Vance’s psychological case confronts Markham in Benson murder
In this chapter of the Philo Vance mystery, Leacock confesses to murder but Vance exposes the claim as a lie. Vance declares no solid evidence exists yet names the killer to Markham and tests alibis including Colonel Ostrander and Alderman Moriarty as the two men he may probe for truth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John F.X. Markham
New York County
Alvin H. Benson
Wall Street
Anthony Benson
Anna Platz
Alvin Benson
Muriel ST. Clair
Philip Leacock
Miss St. Clair
Leander Pfyfe
Pala Banning
Pfyfe
Elsie Hoffman
Benson and Benson
Bigsby
Leacock
Vance
Markham
Benson
Hester Prynne
New England
Philo Vance
Colonel Ostrander
Bronx
Moriarty
Piccadilly Theater
Forty Seventh Street
Samoset Club
City Hall
Moriiarty
Hoffman
Cardus Restores Mrs Harris to Health in Mo
Mrs T G Harris of Clarksburg Missouri shares how two years of poor health improved after several months of Cardus. She describes restored strength, color, appetite, and weight gain, noting she could return to daily work and feel healthier than in years. Available at all drug stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clarksburg
T. G. Harris
Cardus
Summit Ave
Greensboro
N. C
Madam Barrett
Sale of High Point Real Estate Under Deed of Trust
Notice is given of sale by trustees John A. Cutchnins and J Allen Austin to satisfy a debt of 3456.00 secured by a deed of trust dated June 20 1927 on Lot 16 Block 12 Johnson Place High Point Guilford County North Carolina. The sale at Greensboro courthouse door at 2 PM December 6 1927 to the highest bidder for cash follows default on the note with Union Trust Company of Maryland and Commercial National Bank of High Point as first trustees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
North Carolina
Guilford
John A. Cutchins
Richmond
Virginia
J. Allen Austin
Guilford County
J. D. Allen
Nettie Allen
Register of Deeds
Union Trust Company of Maryland
Commercial National Bank of High Point Trustees
the Register of Deeds
N. C
Greensboro
High Point
Louise Avenue
Blane Street
Johnson Place
the Home Investment and Improvement Company
Office of the Register of Deeds
Fishermen Begin Winter Operation Along North Carolina Coast
Raleigh November 12 North Carolina's menhaden fleet has started winter operations south of Cape Hatteras with about twenty ships already at sea Captain J A Nelson fisheries commissioner says several boats have been chartered by state fishery interests and more may join The industry employs about 1500 people and supports multiple factories along the coast with abundant fish schools reported for a strong season
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Cape Hatteras
J. A. Nelson
Nelson
Fisheries Commissioner
Queen of the Grapefruit crowned at Brownsville festival
Miss Louise Wicks of Brownsville Texas was chosen to reign for two days as the grapefruit queen at the lower Rio Grande Valley festival where about 20 000 people gathered. The event also notes coastal fish oil extraction and menhaden industry data from the fisheries commissioner report.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Wicks
Brownsville
Tex
Rio Grande Valley
Texas
Veterans Loan Fund Outpaces Expectation in North Carolina
The Enterprise Bureau reports the Veteran's Loan fund in Raleigh is on track to loan the full 2 million within 12 months. John Hall Manning, commissioner, says over 800 thousand already lent with 500 thousand more approved, many securing high quality collateral and few requests for maximum terms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Menning
Architects propose frugal plan to ready state fair grounds
Raleigh November 12: experienced fair men contest the 100000 estimate to prepare the state fair grounds for next year. They argue 10000 to 15000 in the first year suffices with gradual improvements and permanent first buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
W. S. Mote
Moye
Mr. Moye
Time separates best of friends in Tit-bits note
A light Tit-bits snippet recalls a memory where two friends reflect on fourteen years since they were eighteen. He says now she is twenty three and he is thirty two, illustrating the passage of time and changing ages.
Sale of Real Estate Under Deed of Trust In Guilford Co
Notice of sale under a 1927 deed of trust by H George Hedrick and Norah Hedrick. Trustees John A Cutchins and J Allen Austin will sell at Greensboro courthouse at 2 00 PM on November 21 to the highest bidder for cash, first deed securing $12 000 to Carolina Mortgage Co. Details describe North Wrenn Street area in High Point Guilford County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of
North Carolina
Guilford
John A. Cutchings
Richmond
Virginia
J. Allen Austin
Guilford County
Northarolina
H. George Hedrick
Norah Hedrick
Office of the Register of Deeds
Carolina Mortgage Company
Office of
the Register of Deeds
N. C
Greensboro
High Point
State of North Carolina
North Wrenn Street
Richardson Street
M. J. Wrenn
R. P Ragan
Kingfisher Nest Found In Honeybee Hive Habitat
A description notes the ruddy kingfisher native to Borneo lays eggs in the nest site within a fierce honeybee hive. The unusual pairing highlights the bird’s adaptability and unusual nesting choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Borneo
Baltimore dedicates $100,000 plaza beside war memorial building
Baltimore observes a parade and salute as it dedicates the $100,000 plaza that anchors the Maryland war memorial building funded by the state. Local officials and veterans participate in the ceremony marking the landmark dedication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Maryland
Notice of Sale of Johnson Motorcycle Co Interest
J W Johnson announces sale of all interest in Johnson Motorcycle Co located at Corner of College and English Streets High Point NC and states no further debts or obligations after November 4 1927 by J W Johnson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnson Motorcycle Co
College and
English Streets
High Point
N. C
J. W. Johnson
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ee Benson
van Dine
Charles Scribners
George G. Stitt
Stitt and McCoy, Public Accountants
Maurice Dinwiddie
Ernest Heath
Burke, Snitkin, Emery
Manson
Phelps
Tracy
Springer, Higginbotham
Carl Hagedorn
DR. Doremus
Frank Swacker
Currie
S. S. van Dine
LI Markham
Platz
Cecil
DIAL
Wast
Hiatt Tire Co
West High St
Camel City
Winston-Salem
Bue
Sheraton
Lee
Ucpmcu
Wineten-Salem
Charlotte
Statesville
Mooresville
Davidson
Mount Airy
Pilot Mountain
Madison
Mayodan
North Wilkesboro
Kernersville
Uriease
Iewew
Greensvoro
Immer City Lines
Missouri
Fes
Burlington
Een Raleigh
Beideville
Fayetteville
Saafer 4
Viber Polnia
Trustees
Austin and Turner
Life Insurance
W. J. Fraley Hood Bank Bldg
City Fuel Co
J. C. Baskerwill
Kufrsaa
Ostend
Kemal
Austin & Turner
Attys
Mustapha Kemal Pasha
Angora
Grocer
Jones Bros. Bakery
Greensboro, N. C
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