Brockwell Apologizes To Gantt Interests In Compromise Of Action
Durham businessman 8 B Brockwell issues a public apology to R B Gantt Mrs R B Gantt and Willard Leathers. He settles three defamation suits for 75000 in damages and pays all costs. Brockwell also requests forgiveness for alleged wrongdoings linked to warrants from last year.
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Gantt
R. B. Gantt
Williard Leathers
8. B. Brockwell
Durham
Ban and
Leathers
Slaunder
Gantts
Willard Leathers
Registrars to Meet Thursday for Guilford County Elections
Guilford County Board of Elections members and registrars statewide will convene at the Greensboro courthouse at 10 a m on Thursday to plan the opening of registration books at 9 a m next Saturday. Registrars will receive instructions and registration books, with election officials answering duties questions. Books stay open 9 a m to sunset on the next three Saturdays at polling places in each precinct.
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Guilford
High Point Settles Adulterated Gas Case With Gantt Leathers
A civil action in High Point was settled this week after a witness statement cleared all parties of wrongdoing concerning adulterated gasoline. The compromise ends the lawsuit docketed in municipal court this week and aims to undo any harm to Mr and Mrs Gantt and Mr Leathers.
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High Point
Correction issued on Auction Owner Hedgecock Property
The property listed for auction by the Commercial National Bank receiver was misidentified. It should read J. E. B Hedgecock Jr. as owner, with the land located in the Westward Development properties.
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J. B. Hedgecock
Commercial National Bank
J. EB Hedgecock, Jr
Furnace Installer Wanted in Raleigh by State Service
The North Carolina State Employment Service seeks an experienced warm air furnace installer. Interested locals with relevant qualifications should contact the local office in the old Post Office building.
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North Carolina
Outlaw Dick Croker Shot in High Point Leg
Richard Croker of Asheboro, once declared an outlaw in Randolph County, was wounded in the left leg on Mangum avenue High Point about 9 20 last night after allegedly stealing Milton Hammers car. Hammers fired the shot after Croker refused to obey.
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Richard
Dick) Croker
Asheboro
Randolph County
Mangum
High Point
Milton Hammers
Hammers
Croker
Burrus Memorial Hospital
Sechrest’s
Mangum Street
Smithdeal Realty Leases Larger Broadhurst Offices
Smithdeal Realty & Insurance Co. announces lease of the entire second floor of the Broadhurst building formerly The Enterprise. They will move from 129 North Main street to open an expanded insurance and loan department. The lease runs for several years with room for expansion and occupancy is expected in a few weeks after remodeling.
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Smithdeal Realty & Insurance Co
Broadhurst
Enterprise
North Main Street
Curtis Smith Deal
Armon B Strowger Installed First Dial Telephone 1891
Armon B Strowger set up the first dial telephone in 1891 in LaPorte Indiana marking a milestone in communications. The invention’s debut connected local users to a new dialing system transforming telephone service.
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Armon B
Reduced Freight Rates Cut But Not All Across the South
The Interstate Commerce Commission ordered new class rates on October 27 that mostly apply to the southern classification with exceptions. North Carolina officials push for full compliance to reduce rates to High Point and other towns, noting remaining disparities against Virginia cities and ongoing legal action to achieve parity.
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Wisconsin
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Detroit
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Cleveland
Owen
Grand Rapids
Tax Settlement Of Club Accepted By Treasury Dept
James B. Lovelace treasurer of the Piedmont German Club announced the U S Treasury accepted the club tax settlement. The club dissolved two years ago after back taxes were demanded and a $500 compromise was offered, which the government accepted.
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Treasury Dept
James B. Lovelace
Piedmont
England and Wales population estimate reaches 40 350 000
An estimated total population for England and Wales stands at about 40 350 000. The figure reflects contemporary demographic assessments and underscores the scale of the two regions combined.
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England and
Wales
Book sales rise as Anthony Adverse tops lists
The piece notes strong sales of Anthony Adverse with Farrar & Rinehart planning a 20000 copy Author's Edition and a September 29 figure of 7625 copies. It connects book demand to a cinema tie in and mentions Community Chest publicity ideas and a farmers barbecue at the city lake. Prof H Augustine Smith will lead a large Sunday pageant with music and art in religion.
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Veally
Anthony Adverse
Farrar & Rinehart
Chamber of Commerce
Merchants’ Association
H. Augustine Smith
Professor Smith
Gilliam Grissom Campaign Stop Planned For Monday
Gilliam Grissom, Republican candidate, will speak at 7 30 Monday night at a local junior high school campaign event. L L Wall of Winston Salem will join the local Republican headquarters for the drive as precinct workers plan final efforts for the upcoming election.
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Gilliam Grissom
L. L. Wall
Winsto
United States
Frank Cock
Will
Eight Building Permits Issued In City
Fire Chief R. K. Ingram issued eight building permits with totals from 50 to 1850 dollars. Recipients include Henry Smith for a new five room house on Underhill Street, High Point Steam Laundry for a non residence reroof at 309 Steele Street, J. B. Chaney for a lunch stand addition on South Hamilton Street, Mra. A. L. Cecil reroof at 208 Best Street, A. Coke Cecil reroof at 210 Best Street, J. E. Black Antique Shop reroof on Cable Street, R. S. Smith wood shed and garage at 109 Taylor Street, and David Bones remodeling of an apartment on Willowbrook near Grimes Street.
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RE. K. Ingram
Henry Smith
Underhill Street
East Washington Stret
High Point Steam Laundry
Steele Street
D. Chaney
Hamilton Street
Mallory Street
Mra. A. L. Cecil
Best Street
A. Coke Cecil
J. BE. Black
Cable Street
R.S. Smith
Taylor Street
David Bones
Willowbrook Street
Grimes Street
Rome Regulated Personal Liberty in 200 B.C.
In ancient Rome the state governed personal behavior with strict rules. Citizens faced tight limits on social gatherings and funeral spending, while even the color of women’s dresses could be prescribed by law.
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Rome
B. C
Chicago produce market notes and price ranges
Chicago market report lists butter at 8848 unsettled creamery specials 93 score 32 32 percent extras 92 316 firsts 90 91 percent 31 31 standards 90 centralized carrots 3149 Eggs 4523 firm prices unchanged period prices and figures noted without significant change.
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Chicago
Aconcagua Peak Rising as Hemisphere’s Highest Volcano
Aconcagua in the Andes stands as the highest volcanic peak of the era hemisphere with a height of 22 834 feet. The extinct volcano dominates the range, attracting climbers and researchers to its summit region.
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Aconcagua
Andes Mountains
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