Hickory Leader fears for postmaster race over odd poem
A prominent Hickory Republican told the Record he could not sleep after reading a poem recited by Congressman Gaines in the national house. The verse titled When Democracy Will Die appears in his Bible, and he fears it portends the end of the Republican postmaster bid. The item also notes Henry B. Varner of Lexington and various local social and civic happenings, including obituaries and real estate transfers.
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Hickory Record
Hickory
John Wesley Gaines
National House of Representatives
Entre Nous Club Hosts Social at Mrs Jones Home
Yesterday afternoon the Entre Nous club met at North Main Street home of Mrs. W. C. Jones with three tables of rooks. Hostess assisted by Mrs. WW. C. Beavans conducted serving and flower prizes were awarded to Mesdames Harry Raymond B. S. Cummings and Oscar Moffitt. Guests included Mesdames Gurney Barns A. E. Tate John Tate A. T. Wishart W. C. Beavans B. S. Cummings Virgil Idol Dr. Peacock J. J. Farriss.
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W. C. Jones
North Main Street
Hunters from North Carolina head to Manchester Club
W C Parker and a party from High Point and Greensboro began a fox hunting excursion at the Manchester Hunting Club. They sent ten horses for the huntsmen and expect additional members to join within days.
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W. C. Parker
High Point
L. Gilmer
Neal Ellington
J. F. Jordan
J. E. McKnight
Bob King
Greensboro
Tom Kernodle
Alamance
E. P. Shedd
New York
Manchester
Vernon Castle Dance Duo to Star at Broadway Theatre
Mr and Mrs Vernon Castle world famed dancers head to High Point's Broadway Theatre next Tuesday January 18 promising a memorable film presentation of The Whirl of Life. The tale blends their life story with dramatic comedy and a finale in Castles by the Sea with The Castle Walk and tango waltz.
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Vernon Castle
America
Broadway Theatre
New York
Irene Foote
Vernon
Paris
Castles-by-the-Sea
High Point
Piedmont Building and Loan Election Meeting Notice
The annual meeting of Piedmont Building and Loan Association stockholders will be held in the Wachovia Bank directors' room on January 17, 1916 at 8:00 p.m. for the election of the board of directors and other business as may come before the meeting. Dated December 13, 1915. W. M. Idol, Secretary.
Dissolution Notice for Parnell and Maynor Firm
The firm of Parnell and Maynor consisting of C. H. Parnell and C. H. Maynor has mutually dissolved. C. H Maynor buys Parnell interest and assumes all liabilities and collects all accounts due. Dated January 1 1916.
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Parnell and Maynor
C. H. Parnell
C. H. Maynor
C. H Maynor
I. C. H. Maynor
Three Young Negroes Arrested in Robbery at Randlerman
Officers Wood and Welch captured Robert McMasters Roy Hayes and Abram Lebram in connection with a late Wednesday night home robbery at Samuel Wrights Randlerman residence. About $28 in cash was taken with $15.50 recovered. McMasters allegedly knew the home and conspired with the others who kept watch and shared the proceeds.
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Wood and Welch
Samuel Wright
Randlerman
Robert McMasters
Roy Hayes
Abram Lebram
Randleman
McMasters
Mr. Wright
Mrs. Wright
Giuseppe Verdi Sails With Guns Mounted
The Italian liner Giuseppe Verdi sailed for Naples with two three inch guns mounted on the after deck. It was cleared after assurances the weapons would be used only for defense, following word from Washington to Dudley Field Malone that the Italian government had given assurances to the State Department.
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New York
Giuseppe Verdi
Naples
Washington
Dudley Field Malone
State Department
Sunday School Workers Organize Training School
High Point Sunday school workers plan a training school for teachers next Sunday at 3 pm in the Wesley Memorial church Sunday school room. City officers and teachers are urged to attend as the state Sunday School association plans to send speakers with announcements on tomorrow.
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High Point
Wesley Memorial Church
AIL
State Sunday School Association
Man Defined by Principles Not Reputation
A reflection on morality noting that a person may surpass their reputation in character but cannot exceed the bounds of their core principles. The quote emphasizes integrity over public esteem.
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Mesdames
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Oscar Moffitt
H. B. Varner
Henry B. Varner
Lexington
Lexington Dispatch
Good Roads Advocate
State Farm
Warner
Wilson
R. E. Pepper
Oakwood
Trinity
J. H. Crowder
County Registrar of Deeds Office
A. C. Searce
M. R
George Searce
South Main Street
J. L. Hines
J. H. Long
W. L. Bouldin, Jr
G. L. Bouldin
Nashville
Tenn
Cairo
FE. Jarrett
Thomasville
Mollie Lowe
Tally
Sanford
Jennings
D. H. Parsons
Tillie Silver
Baltimore
Miss Kramer
J. M. Hilliard
S. W. Mitchell
J. Elwood Cox
Guilford College
Mr. Cox
Kr. D. Steele
Concord
D. F. Staley
Julian
Mr. Staley
Carmen
Geraldine Farrar
Broadway
W. C. Goode
Col. F. S. Lambert
John Lambeth
Zeb Griffith
Reece Harville
Judge McRae
Miss Parker
Henry WY. Warner
Charles Brown
Entre Nous Club
Elkin West
Red Cross
Percals
Madras
Widce Madras
MR. and
Mrs. Vernon Castle
the Stockhold
Ers of the
Piedmont Building and Loan
The
Wachovia Bank and Trust
Idol
Mit
D. H. Parnell
Horlick
Tanlac
Hart Drug Co
AMT
Mann Drug Co
Children’s Shoes
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Leonard Beavans
Stamey Company
Wachovia Bank
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C. Idol
Wescott Roberson
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