Rail line sale prompt to keep Carolina & Yadkin connection
Denton High Point Thomasville business leaders and Mayors attended a court hearing urging quick sale of the Carolina and Yadkin River Railway. Affidavits claim the line served three cities, boosted shipments valued in the millions, and a buyer coalition could restore service and private investment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denton
Thomasville
Jennings
Charles Lambeth
Frank J. Sizemore
High Point Chamber of Commerce
Encoun
High Point
Southern Railroad
Carolina and Yadkin River
Winston-Salem
High Rock
Southern Railway
Carolina & Yadkin Railway Company
Carolina & Yadkin River Railway
North Carolina Public Service Company
North Carolina
Carolina & Wadkin River Railway
Southern Railway Company
Southern
We Must Keep a Budget Bye and Bye
A verse by Berton Braley about personal finances and debt. The speaker laments rising expenses and squandered income while promising to start budgeting someday. It reflects common financial struggles and the urge to save with a humorous, rhythmic warning.
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Berton Braley
Arrangements Made for Dr. Peacock Return to North Carolina
Legal channels are set for Dr. Peacock to return to North Carolina, with the remaining task to locate him. Notes mention opposition to a highway bill being reduced to a club-style scrap and loyal High Pointers traveling to Greensboro to challenge the plan. Ireland's police resources are largely deployed in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Peacock
North Carolina
Greensboro
Mer Rouge Shines In Spotlight Amid Ford Offer Window
Mer Rouge gains global attention as a local figure stands out. The piece notes Henry Ford’s potential offer and suggests accepting it before Ford reaches a centennial milestone.
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Henry Ford
End of Snow Shoveling Season Nears Amid Rain
In damp conditions and rising temperatures, the work of clearing sidewalks and driveways is nearly finished, with estimates suggesting almost 100 percent completion as the season wanes.
Arkansas mob lynching blamed on misidentification
A historical report notes a mob lynched an innocent man in Arkansas, complicating prospects for justice for the victim and his family amid emerging doubts about identity and motive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arkansas
Washington Musings on War Time Transport and Politics
The piece notes potential French seizure of train loads of marks for fuel, Raleigh legislators wary of marine shipping yet supportive of land transport via highway votes, and engineers in Washington describing the White House as a fire trap. It argues whether such statements aim to deter candidates or fear the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Washington
White House
Furniture show fuels Southern industry growth at High Point
The Southern Furniture Market show yields estimates of 4 to 5 million dollars in sales over two weeks with large and small manufacturers reporting hundreds of carloads. North Carolina and the Southeast gain as High Point dominates exports and contracts for deliveries extend three months to a year. The event boosts employment and regional prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mae
Pygum
Southern Furniture Market Association
High Point
North Carolina
Southeast
South
Stage Set for War as Germany Reforms Military Forces
The piece notes post armistice Germany forming police and reichswehr style units, armed and fit for combat while Essen factories function, with Clemenceau warning of hidden arms. It questions how long Allied pressure will hold and mentions Britain’s withdrawal of support and U S disapproval.
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Germany
Reichswehr
Essen
Clemenceau
Krenchmen
Weighty Politics Shadow U S Britain Debt Talks
The British Chancellor of the Exchequer arrives home after talks in Washington on war debt. He warns that politics may derail the joint commissions as Congress and the Senate must approve the measures, noting tensions between executive power and legislative will.
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Great Britain
United States
Washington
Joint Commissions
American Congress
Senate
Congress
Baldwin
G O P Measures Face Limited Success in House
Measures for a joint investigation of the Sanatorium fade as the House shows little support. State printing inquiry set for February 6. Wroughton’s bill not considered. Court term opens with a major rate case from Cleveland county pending. Simey O Neill hosts 30 friends at the General Assembly with oysters and duck then imitates a billy goat on Yarborough table.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wroughton
State Hospital
Raleigh
Supreme Court
Corporation Commission
Southern Power Company
Cleveland County
Simey O'Neill
General Assembly
Mr. O'Neill
Yarborough
Rufe Doughton
Col
A. D. Watts
Peg Leg Lands Him in Jail
William Keehan was jailed for 30 days by Judge Charles W. Boote after using his wooden leg as a weapon in a fight. He has appeared in court for the same offense several times, according to court records.
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Yonkers
N. Y
William Keehan
Charles W. Boote
Keehan
Church Schedule and Worship Times Listed
At the Churches Tomorrow Friends Rev Samuel L Haworth minister Sunday school Joseph D Cox superintendent at 945 Morning worship at 11 o clock PP S4 BE at 645 Evening worship at 730 Mid week meeting Wednesday 730 Junior C E Saturday 3 First Methodist Protestant Rev George R Brown pastor Sunday school 945 regular services 11 morning and 730 evening Prayer meeting Wednesday 730 Christian Endeavor 730 Friday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Friends
Samuel L. Haworth
Joseph D. Cox
C. E
George R. Brown
Christian Endeavor
Saint Mary's Episcopal Service Schedule
Saint Mary's Episcopal Church led by Rev. H N Bowne with eptuagesima Sunday worship. Holy Communion at 8 a m. church school and Bible class at 9 30 a m led by H S Coffield. morning prayer and sermon at 11 a m. evening prayer and sermon at 7 30 p m. Friday feast of the purification of the Blessed Virgin Mary includes Holy Communion at 10 40 a m.
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Saint Mary’s Episcopal
H. N. Bowne
H. S. Coffield
First Reformed Holds Services and Sermons
Rev Milton Whitener pastor leads Sunday school with John W Hedrick as superintendent at 9 45 morning service follows with sermon on Salt of the Earth at 11 o clock. Evening service features sermon on Vision of God at 7 o'clock. second in series by Rev Whitener on Vision.
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First Reformed
Milton Whitener
John W. Hedrick
Mr. Whitener
First Presbyterian Church Weekly Schedule
Pastor Rev Charles P Coble leads public worship at 11 am and 7 30 pm with sermons by the pastor Good music by a splendid choir featuring Mr Schultheiss A Bible school at 945 supervised by Don ald E Headen Christian Endeavor meets at 645 pm A John s gospel study is planned for the mid week prayer meeting Wednesday evening
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First Presbyterian
Charles P. Coble
Bible School
Donald E. Headen
Schultheiss
Christian Endeavor
Emmanuel Lutheran Bible School and Worship Schedule
Emmanuel Lutheran conducts Bible school at 9 45 a m and morning worship with a sermon by Rev F L Conrad on The Power of Christ at 11 00 a m Vespers follow at 7 30 p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emmanuel Lutheran
F. L. Conrad
Christ
Wesley Memorial Methodist Church Service Schedule
Pastor Rev Simmett Kee D D preaches at Wesley Memorial Methodist at 11 am and 7 30 pm Sunday. Sunday school led by B C Harmon with a children sermon in the morning. Prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Record shows October 7236.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Methodist
Simmett Kee
B. C. Harmon
Ako A. m
South Main Street Methodist Services Schedule
Rev. T. J. Rogers is pastor with Sunday school at 9 30 conducted by B B Bynum. Preaching at 11 00 on Responsibility. League at 6 15. Evening service at 7 00 with sermon The Ungrateful Man. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30.
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South Main Street Methodist
T. J. Rogers
B. B. Bynum
League
Green Street Baptist Church Schedule
Rev J E Lanier pastors the church with Sunday school at 9 45 am. Talks on the new building at 11 am. B Y P A meets at 645 pm. Evening service at 7. Mid week prayer at 730 pm Wednesday. Choir practice Friday at 730 pm.
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Green Street Baptist
J. E. Lanier
R. L. Winfrey
Paradise Ranch Rivalry and a Mysterious Stranger
John Hannon, wealthy ranch owner, and his family at Paradise face envy from neighbors as Brideman wins a local game in Hunnewell's Santa Leandra store. A stranger with horsemen arrives, taking Brideman's gold, while Lola Sanchez watches and proposes a stake to the stranger.
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John Hannon
Belle
Val
Hannon
Paradise
Mesas
Hunnewell
Santa Leandra
Paradise Ranch
Brideman
Lola Sanchez
Rose
Youngun
Sanchez
Prideman
Lola
Lolo
Hunnewall’s
Velantrie
The
Friends of Paradise
A Western Card Game and a Fateful Bravado
Brideman stakes his treasure against a mysterious slayer in a high stakes card draw. Lola Marked by mystery smiles as Velantrie leads a bandits’ raid and a fortune vanishes in a flash. Redstar the king horse and Val Hannon share a bond amid the ranch life and desert lights.
Bones Found During Digging at Hunt's Casino Theater
Workmen digging under the foundation on the Wildwood boardwalk unearthed a human arm and hand bones along with Spanish coins and an old molded ring, prompting a police inquiry.
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Wildwood
N. J
Hunt’s Cacino
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High Point Enterprise, Inc
P. Rawley
G. Dickerson Worth Bacon
R. Schrode
Tec. & Bus
Mer
Mt Ae
Lee
Associated Press
N. C
Rebecca
Judge Stack III
Enterprise
Young Men's Christian Association
Dicky Birds
Ireland
Harry
News
Secretary Fall
Mer Rouge
Ty Uingic
Reve
Redcloud
Hotfoot
Dawnlight
Firebrand
Flame
Redstar
Earth
Val Hannon
Triffie
Miore
the Flame
Dawnilight
Lightning
Tom
Lolo Sanchez
Santa Teandra
Red King
Dennis F. Keel
D. D
Reaves Infirmary
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