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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
1
The Dublin customs house was set ablaze by Sinn Fein supporters at 1 40 pm. Four auxiliary policemen and seven Sinn Feiners were killed, eleven wounded, and 65 taken prisoner as the building burned into the afternoon. Reports said bombs were used and the fate of officials inside was unclear.
County boards review and adjust property valuations amid budget pressures. The process involves elected officials and county assessors weighing changes to values to balance tax effects and public services. Local sources note discussion of school funding and adherence to state guidelines.
The Rainbow club of the Y W C A held its first mixed party at the Y hut last night featuring bidding on decorative supper boxes, prizes behind a screen, singing and piano music. Attendees included Misses Vada Hyatt Iris Atkins Lala Daniel Treva Welch Olivia Northcott Ethel Wright Nettie Haney Relva Calloway Lucretia Owen and Messrs Homer Northcott Hobart Welsh Carl Harrison.
Deputy Sheriff J. E. Wagner stressed prompt tax payment during a daily visit to the sheriff's office. He did not know the exact date extra costs would be added but expected possibly after June 1 and hadn't yet received orders to advertise.
Paris May 25 Henri Desire Landru, awaiting trial for murder linked to the 110 women he promised marriage to, is likely to face the Versailles Assizes in July. He has been popular with warders for his consistent good humor during the 30 months of detention.
Mrs. Modlin celebrated a birthday with Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Skeen hosting at Deep River. A long table dinner was served in a deep grove. Attendees included John Farlow Sr. of High Point and David Farlow of Guilford College. another brother in Indiana could not attend.
In Farmingdale Mass on May 25 the New York Institute of Applied Agriculture began with a ceremony planting a white oak tree using soil gathered from every nation associated with the world war and from every US state. Charles Lathrop Pack called the memorial tree a symbol joining those who served and those who did not return. The soil was collected over more than a year and baked to preserve its productivity.
Carl Hodgin, 16, was stabbed in the chest by Paul Fulton, 15, during a playground dispute on East Washington Street. Hodgin remained in Guilford General Hospital tonight with a knife wound near the heart and possible pneumonia risk. Fulton was arrested by Officer Ed Mungo and jailed. juvenile court action expected.
High Point attorneys are expected to attend the North Carolina Bar Association annual meeting in Charlotte on July 6 and 7 at the Selwyn Hotel. The opening address July 5 will be delivered by Thomas W. Davis of Wilmington, president of the association. Sessions will cover committee reports and business discussions. Junius Parkes of New York will give the annual address July 6 on Increasing Governmental Powers and Activities.
Four deeds transferring real estate in High Point and the township were filed with Register of Deeds R. J. H. Wharton in Greensboro. J. L. Newton to J. H. Bailiott lot 43 of the J. L. Newton plot for 500 dollars. J. C. Maynard to Roy E. Jones lot 1 block A McLewallen plot of the Bencini subdivision for 50 dollars. Hemmer Dewey Guire to Eli A. Aller 26 12 acres in High Point township for 2150 dollars adjacent to John Bolling and Ransom Davis. N. C. Lowe and J. H. Elliott to C. L. Mathews lots 42 and 43 of the J. L. Newton plot for 100 dollars and other considerations.
Motions in the Varner divorce case proceed in Guilford Superior Court Greensboro with hearing at 10 o clock Saturday. Judge Finley continued the session after attorneys requested delay to the end of the week. Key motions include alimony a new bill of particulars and removal of the trial from Davidson County.
In Rome on May 25, wounded soldiers occupied desks at the government insurance bureau. The soldiers asked the women stenographers to resign for the injured men and escorted them from the premises.
Moscow faces severe hunger as peasants hoard corn, removing food from the market. Bread rises from 1800 to 3000 rubles per pound while sugar hits 18000 rubles. Kremlin officials in luxury receive regular food shipments from Latvia and Estonia disguised as diplomatic baggage despite nationwide shortages.
High Point Juniors of the Jr C W A M announce a Saturday 2 PM ceremony at the new Russell Street school. J W Sechrest will present the Bible to C F Tomlinson accepting for the school board, Dr Dred Peacock will present the flag, accepted by Prof W M Marr. C C Muse to MC. Elks Band to play after flag raising.
Judge Arthur Kirkman presided as minor cases were tried in municipal court. Morris Watts was found not guilty of retailing. Clyde Payne paid costs for reckless driving. Burtie Pindergast was found guilty of vagrancy and ordered to leave the city within 12 hours. Jack Calhoun and Lewis Stilley had judgment suspended for congestion on English street. LeRoy Hayes was found guilty of assault and paid $10 plus costs. Coy Rank likewise paid costs.
The market opened steady as cotton futures gained after bullish acreage and crop condition expectations. July 12.68, October 13.438, December 13.83, January 13.95, March 14.27.
Fredericksburg Virginia marks a 250th anniversary since the 1761 act recognizing its established township. The event recalls John Smith’s 1608 landing and Jamestown settlement, with a monument dedication, historic tablets, a town pageant, and a Marine parade. Notables from state and national affairs attended.
High Point furniture men attend the Southern Furniture Manufacturers association meeting in the Selwyn hotel Charlotte with about 60 members present. J T Ryan secretary says topics will focus on current manufacturing conditions costs and the furniture market outlook. The session runs today with attendees returning to High Point tomorrow.
Mrs Caroline Wotawa sister of President Harding faces a 20000 libel suit in the District of Columbia supreme court filed by Dr Lee Cole. He claims a letter she wrote to Justice Stafford during his domestic case damaged his good name. Grandel Mackey advocates for the plaintiff and Harding's secretary was informed of the letter though it was not made public.
Washington May 25 Senate moves to authorize expenditure from the 90 million naval building fund for submarines. Senator McLain's amendment gives discretion to the department to let contracts for possibly all six submarines already authorized, completion previously deferred. Senator Poindexter also proposed adding a new naval transport vessel to the program.
The President and Mrs. Harding returned to Washington aboard the presidential yacht Mayflower which docked at 10 28 a m at the navy yard after a rough voyage from New York. The couple arrived in perfect health though their rest was disturbed by ship motion. They were two hours behind schedule due to thick weather and went directly to the White House.
The annual concert directed by Miss Genevieve Moore at Main Street School features performances entirely by pupils. A Greensboro boys orchestra aids, with solos by boys and girls in choruses. Tickets require a moderate admission.
At the sixty first annual Presbyterian assembly in St Louis action on foreign missions systematic beneficences and education was planned. The executive committee urged at least 1 180696 to be added to the endowment for ministerial relief and proposed 100000 for education for the ministry and mission service 150000 for ministerial relief 40000 to promote church work in schools and colleges and 125000 for student loan funds. A total budget of 4500000 for beneficences was recommended along with several mission fund proposals. No large denominational appropriations were decided yet.
Paris May 25 The latest settlement plan for Upper Silesia would give Germany jurisdiction over the plebiscite area while keeping the entire territory under the control of a special commission for 30 years.
In Atlantic City on May 25 a 23 degree temperature drop within six minutes sent many bathers scrambling from the surf. The sudden chill drove crowds on the boardwalk to seek shelter and heavier clothing.
High Point High School announces commencement activities for 45 graduates. The baccalaureate sermon is by Rev. S S Best of Durham with music directed by Miss Genevieve Moore. Archibald Johnson of Thomasville delivers the commencement address on June 8 after oratorical and essay contests on June 1.
A contract for a modern brick church in Thomasville has been awarded to E T Hedrick of High Point. Work begins tomorrow. The new Lutheran church, costing between 15000 and 20000 dollars, will mirror the design of the Main and Howell street church.
Miss Isabel Tate daughter of Mr and Mrs A E Tate has left Guilford General Hospital after surgery several days ago friends will read with interest about her recovery and return home to continue recuperation
Attorney General Manning allows county commissioners to rescind flat reductions and modify tax valuations at their next meeting. The state reviews county actions June 15 as the state department of revenue and board of equalization prepare to set final valuations for all 100 counties. Separate Cabarrus case seeks to reopen Cannon Cotton mills appraisal, with the high court awaiting opinion. tax assessments may shift substantial revenue.
Miss Marjorie Tate daughter of Mr and Mrs Fred N Tate returns home today from Guilford General Hospital where she has been an operative patient her many friends will be interested to learn
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