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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1935
Page
7
The Asheboro prison camp inmate Will Norris 60 known as Dad explains his two year murder sentence as influenced by a Mojo charm. He claims the mojo guided his verdict amid a case involving his wife's lover and a self defense claim.
A narrative recalls multiple self defense killings at a prison camp and the lingering spirits of Shelly Patterson and Dad Norris. Shelley's charred body was buried in a potter's field. Dad discovers Shelley's locked box will not open since the siren. The Mojo mouth omen suggests return to Shelley's grave on the new moon with a party to learn more.
A special three-boat patrol will guard North Carolina coast nets during the shad season to curb illegal net fishing. Captain John A. Nelson, fisheries commissioner, organizes the operation, operated from Wanchese Stumpy Point and Croatan Sound for about two months to aid fishermen against marauders.
An old advertisement fragment touts Peterson’s Ointment, claiming relief for suffering and sleeplessness. It mentions a 4Sc box and a tube version with a rubber applicator priced at 60c, available at druggists. The copy references Philadelphia, Pa, and a Dr. Miller signature, with scattered garbled text.
Several thefts were reported to police today including two house entries. Stolen items include about 8.45 dollars from A G Marlee’s home at 911 North Hamilton. Prolific thefts also affected J G Doggett at 409 Parkway and an attempted break in at Brass Bell Diner on South Main Street. A dozen chickens vanished from the Ingram Drive area. A purse was stolen at the furniture market. a juvenile suspect was reportedly taken into custody.
A local schoolmaster urges civic support for the Boy Scouts not as charity but as an educational program shaping future citizens. He recalls his own missed chance to join as a youth and urges readers to invest in character through Scouts for all boys 12 and up, rich or poor.
Three High Point men Wade Smith Joe Carter and Roy Beck were arrested by Southern Railway detectives on charges of breaking and entering freight cars in Greensboro North Carolina. All are held in the county jail in Greensboro in lieu of 1000 bond pending a hearing date and a further arrest of a fourth suspect. Warrant issued by Magistrate John Strickland. A car of Southern Railway and a New York Central car were entered with various merchandise inside.
Funeral services for Mrs Bettie Lewis 65 wife of J T Lewis were held yesterday at 4 p m from Koonce Funeral Home Chapel. Rev John Padgett and Rev FE M Bryant officiated. A women’s quartet sang several hymns and pallbearers included E B Chris ley FE W Comer and Price Burleson. Interment followed at Oakwood cemetery.
At the Chicago World’s Fair of 1898 John Philip Sousa was presented with a massive base horn. The instrument stood six feet high and weighed about 90 pounds showcasing the era’s grand spectacle.
Funeral services were held for R. O. Brand 75 in Alamance county with interment in Osceola Baptist church cemetery. Dr Charles M Clodfelter 57 former physician died after a long illness in Lexington with survivors including wife Lucille and children. Funeral at Evangelical and Reformed church set for Friday morning.
John H Beanblossom aged 69 died Wednesday at his daughter's home on Hill Street after pneumonia. Funeral services were set for 3 p.m. at Zion Reformed church with Rev. Kendall Shoffner and Rev. J A Palmer officiating. Surviving are four daughters Mrs Herbert Burton and Misses Bertha Clara and Ruby Beanblossom.
James Walker Montgomery age 57 dies at his Burlington home after a four week illness. native of Orange county he served as city tax collector since 1933 and earlier in 1914 he held the post. he was a deacon at First Baptist church and linked with fraternal groups. funeral at First Baptist church Thursday at 2 30. burial Pine Hill. survivors include wife Edith Williamson two daughters Mrs Layton and Mrs Fogleman and two sons L
The brief notice names Luther of Winston-Salem and James W. Jr. of Burlington along with four sisters in Mebane and Chapel Hill and two brothers in Mebane and Winston-Salem and mentions two grandchildren.
Funeral services for Cletus C Williams who died in a local hospital were held Wednesday at 2 30 PM at the Evangelical and Reformed Church. The church was filled with friends and relatives. Choir members and pallbearers listed among attendees.
The interment for Rawdon and Malcolm Davis took place in the family plot at Oakwood Memorial Park, with family members in attendance.
A sales pitch touts relief from winter sniffles and invites readers to enjoy immediate warmth. The ad promises an easy path to comfort during cold months and hints at a seasonal product or program.
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