Buyers Pack Second Week Showings At Local Sale
Large turnout for a local sale as buyers from all regions attend a second week of showing. Registration cards indicate strong interest with more visitors than during the summer session.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 26, 1926
Page
1
Furniture Show Attracts Wide Range Of Buyers Amid Snow
The second week of the furniture exposition drew more buyers despite bad weather. About 530 purchasers attended the first week, with visitors arriving from distant markets and trains delivering new buyers daily. The Baltimore display by the Carriage and Toy Company impressed many, while registrations list numerous firms from Virginia, North and South Carolina, Georgia, Tennessee, and beyond.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monay
Carriage and Toy Company
Baltimore
Prechtel
Reid
D. A. Jefferson and Wife
Chatham Furniture and Undertaking Company
Chatham
W. R. Edwards
Edwards Studio
I High Point
E. E. Carter
Ernest Carter
High Point
J. M. Allison
Farmers Supply Company
Brevard
H. C. Hilton
R. A. Johnson
Phillip Levy
Norfolk, Va
C. 8. Freel
Sluder Furniture Company
Canton
Mu Robbinett
Robbinett Brothers
Georgetown
S. C
J. S. Wrenn
Wrenn Brothers Furniture Company
Siler City
L. Tabakin
Meyers and Tabakin Company, Inc
E. S. Turling
Harlow-Willcox Furniture Company
Petersburg
W. J. Buchanan
Gilmore Furniture Company
Charlottesville
B. T. Britt
Zebulon Supply Company
Zebulon
N. C
Walter M. Jones
R. E. Jones and Son
Galax
W. H. Simpson
Fuller-Simpson Furniture Company
Clinton
8. C
M. M. Clockin
M. M. Clockin and Company
Portsmouth
W. M. Linker
Bell and Harris
Concord
E. H. Thompson
Thomas Brothers
Richmond
Goodwin
Goodwin-Smith Furniture Company
Raleigh
D. C
Jepson Furn, Co
Titusville, Fla
L. P
Jepson
Sun Spot Observations Reported by Danville and Raleigh
A distinctly visible sun spot was seen in Danville Virginia at 11 30 AM and again in Raleigh at 1 15 PM local time both through smoked glass. Observers described the spot as prominent in the upper right area of the sun though occupying a small portion of the surface. Washington notes sun spots are not new and recent displays may be linked to the Northern Lights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Raleigh, Jan
Washington
United States
Heavy January Traffic on Greensboro to High Point Road
Traffic officials report Greens boro High Point road as the heaviest in state highway district five for January. On January 13 a snow blanket reduced travel. 1 527 vehicles passed a point seven miles east of High Point including 1 275 passenger cars and 194 trucks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro-High Point
State Highway Commission
High Point
Ruffin
Raeford
Guilford College
Funeral Services for J. W. Hennis
Funeral services for James W. Hennis, who died at his home near Oak Hill school Saturday night, were conducted at the home. Rev. L. M. Swain and Elder Neese Davis officiated. Burial followed in Waughton cemetery in Winston-Salem. Pallbearers were W. C. Welch Roy Russell Early Sheaf W. O. Peebles J. E. Rhodes and J. B. Smith. Flower bearers were Miss May Morgan Miss Minnie Walters and Miss Eunice Issom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James W. Hennis
Oak Hill School
L. M. Swain
Neese Davis
Winston-Salem
Waughton Cemetery
Mr. Swain
W. C. Welch
Roy Russell
Early Sheaf
W. O. Peebles
J. E. Rhodes
J. B. Smith
May Morgan
Minnie Walters
Eunice Issom
Funeral services for Deaton child today
Charles Hoy Deaton five year old son of Mr and Mrs G D Deaton of Star died yesterday afternoon after several days illness. The body was taken to the parents home last night for funeral services and interment this afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Hoy Deaton
Deaton
Star
Florida Judge Dead
Former Judge J. L. Billingsley of Miami Florida died in Washington after an illness of more than three months. He had treatment by the Mayo Brothers in Minnesota eight weeks before entering the Washington Sanatorium. Judy Billingsley survives with three Florida brothers and Mrs Billingsley from Charlotte North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florida
Washington
J. L. Billingsley
Miami
Fla
Mayo Brothers
Minnesota
Judy Billingsley
Cadiz wireless reports San Carlos in contact with Neplus Ultra
The Cadiz wireless station says at 12 15 p m the steamer San Carlos spoke with the Spanish plane Neplus Ultra en route from Gando Bay Canary Islands to St Vincent Cape Verde Islands. Aviators said all going well and they were maintaining course by radio compass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Cadiz
San Carlos
Neplus Ultra
Gando Bay
Canary Islands
St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
World Court Vote Delayed as Senate Debates Continue
In Washington on Jan 26 AP reports many senators spoke today on the World Court and other matters, dimming hopes of a final vote before tomorrow. Pro court leaders say c loture was needed and the decisive vote will come tomorrow as talks persist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate moves toward World Court vote under cloture
Washington Jan 26 Under cloture the senate nears a vote on joining the world court with debate lingering over the Swanson substitute resolution. Pro court leaders seek a strong majority, while opponents celebrate reservations added to address objections from both parties.
Woman at Monroe stands trial for murder in Fowler case
Bertha Case faces murder charges in Monroe Superior Court over the 1924 death of farmer Frank Fowler. The defendant testified she shot after Fowler cursed her and threatened her and her child while she claimed she only meant to fire into the floor. Fowler had begged not to be prosecuted and left his estate to her son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monroe
Bertha Case
Frank Fowler
Superior Court
Fowler
Union County
Fower
Prince Is Captain Nominee at Mid-Surrey Golf Club
The Prince of Wales has accepted a nomination for captaincy of the Mid-Surrey Golf Club. He is a member and often plays over the club’s Richmond course.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince
London
Rince of Wales
Mid-Surrey Golf Club
Richmond
Toledo teen in court over embassy liquor claim
Miss Benita Kennison, 19, of Toledo visiting Washington, faced police court after driving into a lamp post in a snow storm while wearing a red bathing suit and silk pajamas. Sister Velma and John Hoffman were in the car. police pursued after reports of a two day endurance party with embassy liquor. Judge MacDonald ordered a night in detention and postponed the hearing. Kennison faces charges of driving while drunk and without a permit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Benita Kennison
Toledo
MacDonald
Velma
John Hoffman
Benita
Flying Squadron
House of Detention
Preacher講: Dr Ek McLarty Leads Gang Revival Meetings
Rev E K McLarty of Wesley Memorial delivers a sermon on redemption and forgiveness at the High Point Gang meetings. The series continues nightly this week at 7 30 with a local pastor preaching each evening and an invitation to the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
E. K. McLarty
Wesley Memorial Church
Dr. McLarty
Wesley Memorial
Jesus
Texan Calls For Inquiry Into Mitchell Court Martial
Rep Connally of Texas introduces a resolution to form a special house committee to review the Mitchell court martial and military law. He cites public concern over the trial and conviction of Col William Mitchell for violation of the articles of war. Mitchell met with Rep Reid at the capitol but offered no comment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
A. P
Mitchell
Representative Connally
Texas
House
William Mitchell
Connally
Army
Navy
Congress
Representative Reid
Capitol
Hig Point College Sets Mid Term Exams and Spring Term
Hig Point college will start mid term examinations Thursday and continue for one week. The regular spring term begins February 6. Officials report 198 students currently registered, with several new registrations expected to push the total above 200. Officials praise the closing term and anticipate an even better spring term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hig Point College
Five of Best Teams Entered The Pas Dog Derby
The Pas Manitoba January 26 AP five top dog teams were entered for the ninth annual The Pas dog derby The 120 mile event spans three days with one third of the distance each day on a Saskatchewan river course Entrants for the first lap include Billy Grayson Marl Brydges Harry Olensky Ross Moxley and Emil St Goddard all of The Pas Shorty Russick a former winner and favorite did not enter at the last moment
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pas
Manitoba
Saskatchewan
Billy Grayson
Marl Brydges
Harry Olensky
Ross Moxley
Emil St. Goddard
Shorty Russick
Atlantic Coast Line seeks approval for $5 million equipment trust
The Atlantic Coast Line asked the Interstate Commerce Commission for permission to issue five million dollars in equipment trust certificates. Proceeds would fund the purchase of 45 locomotives and other railway equipment to be sold to J P Morgan and Company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atlantic Coast Line
J. P. Morgan and Company
Haugen Bill Resumes in House on Marketing Division
Washington January 26 The Haugen bill to create a cooperative marketing division in the agriculture department was resumed by the House with an early vote expected. The proposal aims to strengthen farmer cooperatives and stabilize markets through federal support and guidance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lashington
Agriculture Department
House
Mitchell Stripped of Rank Begins Five Year Suspension
Former colonel William Mitchell begins a five year suspension from the army after a court martial found him insubordinate over the push for a unified air service. President Coolidge approves half pay during the suspension, set at 397.67 dollars monthly, while still retaining him on the payroll.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Army Air Service
William Mitchell
Army
Mitchell
Coolidge
Representative Reid
Illinois
Colonel Mitchell
Reid
Congress
Congress, Where the Former Colonel Has Many Friends. Representative Reid
Davis
War Department Board of Review
Maj
John A. Hull
Hull
War and Navy Departments
Board of Review
Coolidge May Consider Clemency for Indiana Ex-Governor
President Coolidge would weigh a clemency petition for former Indiana governor McCray, incarcerated in Atlanta, if he submits a new request citing ill health. The White House noted the prior petition lacked health grounds, though McCray allegedly suffers from high blood pressure and a Justice Department inquiry was ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Coolidge
McCray
Indiana
Atlanta
White House
Department of Justice
Miss Wills Defeats Bedit In French Championship
Miss Helen Wills, American tennis champion, defeated Miss Bedit in straight sets 6-1 6-0 at Cannes France. Her victory extends her unbeaten run since arriving in France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wills
Cannes
France
Helen Wills
Bedit
Marshall Admits He Killed Woman by Strangling Her
Philadelphia report states chiropractor David L Marshall confessed to strangling Miss Anna May Dietrich, dismembering the body, and hiding parts after a struggle over a cabaret lifestyle and financial strain. He was held without bail as investigators reconciled two conflicting statements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
Woman
Philadelphia
Anna May Dietrich
David L. Marshall
Miss Dietrich
Charleston
Media
Bywood Heights
Platt Landis Returns Home After Dream Meeting
Platt Landis, a high school football player, ran away around Christmas to meet Red Grange in Miami where he worked as a water boy. He later took a $30 weekly job as a short order cook but faced a $25 weekly room bill. Home feels best to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Charlotte
Platt Landis
Red Grange
Landis
Miami
Illini
Franco resumes flight from Spain to Argentina
Commander Franco and two Spanish aviators restart their voyage from Spain to Argentina. They departed for the Cape Verde Islands at 8 20 a m aboard the Nepulus Ultra, resuming the long journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Las Palmas
Canary Islands
Franco
Spain
Argentina
Cape Verde Islands
Nepulus Ultra
Three steamships in distress from Atlantic storms
Three ocean liners are in distress today as Atlantic storms delay arrivals. The vessels report difficulties en route to port with several ships held back by heavy seas. Authorities warn of extended delays of one to three days for those attempting to reach harbor.
Distress at Sea as Three Ships Signal for Help
Three steamers including the British freighters Antinoe and Laristan and an unidentified vessel near the Panama Canal reported distress from a Atlantic storm. The President Roosevelt aided the Antinoe after a doomed life boat collision, while the Solvang sank off Delaware breakwater. Leviathan and Aquitania led a fleet of liners with about 6,000 passengers amid waves and radio outages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Atlantic Ocean
Antinoe
Laristan
Panama Canal
President Roosevelt
Solvang
Delaware
Roosevelt
Queenstown
Portland
Oregon
San Francisco
Caledonia
Columbus
Duilio
Edison
France
Montroyal
Giuseppe Verdi
Lithuania
Regina
Transylvania
Zeeland
Leviathan
Duchess of York
Sophie Tucker
Unique Cincinnati Fire Department Cost Reduction Plan
Cincinnati enacts a personal responsibility ordinance making individuals bear the cost of fires they cause. Fire Chief A B Horney cites a verdict ordering a citizen to pay $500 for a blaze after repeated warnings to clean up. The man’s building burned and he must cover the city’s firefighting costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Horney
Cincinnati
Horney
Firemen’s Journal
Bible Class Meets at Mrs Winfrey’s Home
The Green Street Bible class will meet tomorrow at 2 30 PM at the residence of Mrs R L Winfrey 804 East Green Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Green Street
R. L. Winfrey
East Green Street
Also Mentioned on This Page
Greensboro
State
J. W. Hennis
Winston- Salem
Wainghton Cemetery
Senate
World Court
Swanson
Althouh
John Langley
Kentucky
Atlanta Penitentiary
EK. Mlarty
Texan
Derby
Air Service
Anna May Deitrich
Norwood
Samuel J. Henderson
Atlantic
Panama
Stand
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