Southern Textile Show Declared Biggest In Years
Edwin J Payne of Philadelphia Belting Co calls the seventh Southern Textile Exposition in Greenville S C the biggest in years. More than 20000 attendees saw displays of cotton goods from raw material to finished fabric with full textile supplies on show. Social events included luncheons dances and barbecues with Civic clubs and industry figures like Joseph D Cox attending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edwin J. Payne
Southern
Philadelphia
High Point
Textile Hall
Greenville
S. C
Payne
South
Two
Carolinas
Mr. Payne
Kiwanis
Civitan
Poinsett Hotel
Civitans
Carolinas Association of Civitan Clubs
Lion and Rotary Clubs
Witness Places Hall and Mills Together in New York in 1921
C Russell Gildersleeve testified at the Hall Mills murder trial that he saw Rev Edward Wheeler Hall and Eleanor Mills in New York in the summer of 1921, more than a year before the Phillips farm killings. The defense avoided cross examination after his testimony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Somerville
N. J
C. Russell Gildersleeve
Jersey City
Hall-Mills
Edward Wheeler Hall
New Brunswick
New York City
Eleanor R. Mills
Broadway
Forty-Ninth Street
Gildersleeve
Hall
Witness describes De Russey lane sightings in Mills case
Robert Ehrling testified about seeing Mrs. Jane Gibson in De Russey's lane the night of the Hall Mills case. He described two automobiles and a man with a mustache and noted Mrs. Hall owned a Dodge sedan. Defense challenged earlier statements and Ehrling's memory of a female companion in the lane.
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Coturt House
Somerville
N. J
Robert Ehrling
Jane Gibson
de Russey
Hail
Ehrling
Gibson
New Brunswick
Life Insurance Men Gather to Form High Point Association
A lunch meeting at the Sheraton with life insurance salesmen and Greensboro life underwriters members discussed forming a High Point association. W H Andrews opened the session. J Frank Marshall led as toastmaster. J Elwood Cox spoke on community interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Underwriters Association of
Greensboro
Sheraton Hotel
W. H. Andrews
J. Frank Marshall
W. B. Merriman
J. Elwood Cox
High Point
Sedgefield
Pilot Life Insurance Company
Thomas J. Gold
Guilford
Tully Blair
A. R. Perkins
Jefferson Standard
Co. M. Waynick
W. T. O’donohue
C. C. Garrett
Chamber of Commerce of
S. M. Baylor
Merchants’ Association
I. T. Mann
Kiwanis Club
Rev. H. Norwood Bowne
St. Mary’s
Frank Sizemore
Chamber of Commerce
W. Chase Idol
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
M. E. Block
Life Underwriters’ Association of
Winter Convention of Baseball Men Plans 25th Anniversary Meet
Close to 150 hotel reservations have been filed by players from major and minor leagues for the 25th anniversary winter convention of the National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues to be held December 7 8 and 9. Commissioner Kenesaw M Landis is expected to arrive late this month with National Association president Mike Sexton arriving a few days before the session opens.
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Ashevtiuuw, Syuy
National Association of Professional Baseball Leagues
Kenesaw M Landis
Mike Sexton
National Association
Trial testimony reveals fingerprint and burial records details
The proceedings alternate between names and testimony as Jenny Lenfort’s married name is withheld upon objection. Frederick Drewen, a fingerprint expert, notes the evidence card with Willie Stevens prints was photographed at a New York newspaper office. Burial statistics for the rector and choir singer were briefly postponed while Walter R. Scott, assistant register of vital statistics, testified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jenny Lenfort
Frederick Drewen
Willie Stevens
New York
Walter R. Scott
Register of Vital Statistics
Eight Children Admitted to 10th Month Home Here
Supt E G Lowdermilk reports to the M P Conference at Grace church that eight children joined Greensboro’s Children’s Home while six were released. The home now hosts 76 children with hundreds more turned away for lack of space. The home’s farm yielded large crops and stored food for winter as a death and health report notes good conditions and a memorial for Milie L Bowman.
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Enterprise Greensboro Bureau
Greensboro
Navy
E. G. Lowdermilk
M. P
Grace Church
High Point
Kannapolis
Millie L. Bowman
Coe
Zack F. Smith Buried at Oakwood
Funeral services for Zack F. Smith were held at Emmanuel Lutheran Church at 2:30 p m yesterday with Rev F L Conrad and Captain Barrett of the Salvation Army assisting. Burial followed in Oakwood Cemetery. Pallbearers included John Roach Rodney Roach James Roach Ralph Haney Heartha Roach Dennis Welborn Robert Gurley Odell Welborn. Flowerbearers listed Nora Haney Grace Roach Agnes Haney Dorothy Haney Addie Smith Olga Haney Ruby Hepler Vera Hepler Lucille Scisim Virginia Roach Laura Cruthis Kate Welborn and Mrs Dennis Welborn. A large turnout of friends and relatives attended.
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Zack F. Smith
Emmanuel Lutheran Church
F. L. Conrad
Captain Barrett
Salvation Army
Oakwood Cemetery
John Roach
Rodney Roach
James Roach
Ralph Haney
Heartha Roach
Dennis Welborn
Robert Gurley
Odell Welborn
Nora Haney
Grace Roach
Agnes Haney
Dorothy Haney
Addie Smith
Olga Haney
Ruby Hepler
Vera Hepler
Lucille Scisim
Virginia Roach
Laura Cruthis
Kate Welborn
Increased Sunlight Boosts Grass Palatability in Tests
Agricultural tests indicate grass becomes more palatable with greater sunlight exposure. Researchers note higher photosynthesis rates improve nutritional quality and grazing appeal for livestock.
High Point College Seeks Endowment and Growth Boost
The High Point college report by President R. M. Andrews shows a larger student body across classes and departments totaling 252 with 217 unduplicated. He outlines a $12,000 running deficit, a $5,000 grant promise, and a goal to raise $25,000 per year or $500,000 endowment to solidify a permanent A grade rating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Trustees and Friends of
High Point College
General Board of Education
Johnson
Anderson College
High Point Sunday Enterprise
Winston-Salem Journal
The
Hi-Po
Bessie Battle
University of North Carolina
Duke University
State Board of Education
R. M. Andrews
Elwood Cox Heads North Carolina For Highway Conference
Elwood Cox the fifth district commissioner heads to Pinehurst for the annual United States highway officials session. The meeting runs from tomorrow through Wednesday with delegates from every state plus Canada and Hawaii. Secretary Jardine will deliver the keynote address, with other prominent officials likely to speak. The 1925 meeting was held in San Francisco.
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Elwood Cox
North Carolina
Pinehurst
United States
Canada
Hawaii
Agriculture Jardine
San Francisco
Cal
High Point Civil Cases Set for Guilford Court
Guilford Superior Court in Greensboro opens a two week civil term with High Point suits on dumping debris and injuries. J. W. McMichael, J. A. Peace, and T. E. Albertson sue the city of High Point for damages over rubbish disposal. Arthur Harris sues Hill Veneer for work injuries. S. H. Keeling estate seeks 40000 against Dr. J. T. Burrus for alleged negligence during an operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enterprise Greensboro Bureau
Greensboro
Guilford Superior Court
Thomas J. Law
High Point
J. W. McMichael
J. A. Peace
T. E. Albertson
Arthur Harris
Hill Veneer Company
S. H. Keeling
J. T. Burrus
High Point Hospital
C. M. Keeling
Notable ministers listed with leaving appointments
A list of ministers and their associated towns and churches shows several named clergy like J. B. Briant Bebh ane Edward Suits Mecklenburg W. T. Totten Melton's Grove J. H. Trollinger Midland J. W. Hu lin Mocksville J. T. Sisk Moriah M. P. Chambliss Mount Hermon and others. Several individuals are noted as left without appointment at their own request including G. W. Holmes H. S. B. Thompson and C. J. Edwards.
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C. EB. Phillips
Pleasant Grove
G. L. Reynolds
Pinnacle
A. L. Hunter
Randleman
W. H. Neese
Randolph
A. O. Lindley
Reidsville
George R. Brown
Richland
W. M. Pike
Roberta
Robert Short
Rockingham
J. H. Tredlinger
Roseneath
F. W. Paschall
Saxaphan
H. L. Isley
Shelby
L.S. Helms
Spencer
Glenn Madison
Spring Church
A. D. Shelton
Tabernacle
W. F. Ashburn
Thomasvile
H. M. Maier
Thomasville
First Church
J. L. Trellinger
Thomasville West End
G. W. Andrew
Union Grove
Vance
E. G. Cowan
Weaverville
J. D. Crawford
West Forsyth
Town Marshal Fatally Wounded in Kentucky Gun Battle
Somerset Kentucky November 8 town marshal Charles Wright 55 of Burnside 15 miles south of here lies dying from wounds suffered last night when he tried to arrest Wade Bell witnesses say Bell drove recklessly Wright fired but had no witnesses to the fray and Wright lay in the street with three bullet wounds after emptying five chambers from his revolver in the attempt to arrest Bell
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Somerset
Charles Wright
Burnside
Here
Wade Bell
Wright
Bell
Market Reports Poultry
Poultry prices in Chicago on November 8 show alive birds weak with receipts of 25 cars. Fowls bring 17 to 22 cents, springs 22 to 22 1 2, turkeys 35, roosters 18, ducks 22, geese 19 cents.
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Chicago
Opening of New York Stock Market Sees Varied Moves
Uncertain price swings marked the first session with brisk demand for railroad shares. Major issues like United Drug and United States Steel opened up, while Dupont declined and General Motors fell. Several rail and industrial stocks showed fractional gains as traders weighed early indicators.
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New York
Dupont
General Motors
United Drug
United States Steel
Atchison, New York Central
Union Pacific
Drunken and Disorderly Evidences in Local Court Docket
A long list of court dispositions shows multiple defendants charged with drunken and disorderly conduct and violations of prohibition laws. Sentences include jail terms from 30 days to 60 days suspended, fines and costs, and several continuances or dismissals. Names include Oscar Griffin John McCarter Joe Luther Hattie LeGrand and many others with varied outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. King
Oscar Griffin
Fred Branch
Miliom R. Buchnan
Branch
John McCarter
Mary Hayes
P. A. Hancock
Joe Luther
F. W. Shelly
Donald Johnson
Harry Matthews
Joe Pope
Marshall Caldwell
Hattie LeGrand
Co. W. Buchannon
Jim Davis
John Bullin
S. W. Meahan
S. W. Nelson
Ernest Hancock
Ed Stack
Everett Kearns
J. W. Broadwell
Dan Sheety
John Bailey
Roy Allen
Grady Allen
Anderson Banks
Earl R. Smoot
Crawford Little
Pink Overman
Tillman Poteat
J. M. Ward
Library Fund Continued From Page One
A local library project seeks funds to purchase high quality books for Miss Marianne Martin’s new library. Contributors include Joseph Hoover, American Business Club, Mrs. W. G. Mungan, Rev. Geo. R. Brown, J. H. Adams, Henry A White, and many others, with totals reaching hundreds and thousands in support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marianne Martin
G. Munyah ci
John Teague
American Business Club
W. T. Hicks
FF. G. Sag
Bae Ja. Wrogwoe Ok
R. O. Lindsay
Mogs Ok UK Ia
ORR Os
Geo. R. Brown
Philomathean Book Club
Monarch Club Ois Eessse
Laura Dodemead
Paul W. Smith
Lee Parks
W. J. Armfield
W. G. Mungan
R.br. Rawan
Icia Ce
O. C
J. C. Creyioe
BaRar Hartley Cic
Julius E. Marsh
Idol
F. R. Taylor
Henry A White
T. Wingate Andrews
BouRer
Sacks Ue Ae
D. Smith
Ealiwak
H. Li. Brockman
Porosi
Clah
Bee Shelton Woodworking Machinery CO. Wesc
Eecceksuw Bee Jonn KR. Peacock Sidesten
H. F. Cooper
Potato market news shows light trading this weekend
Chicago November 8. Potatoes receipts 208 on track 515, total U S shipments Saturday 1106, Sunday 39 cars. Trading very light with very few sales. Wisconsin bulk round whites 225 to 235.
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Chicago
U. S
Wisconsin
Commodity metal prices steady across copper tin iron lead zinc
Copper hull electrolytic spot and futures slip 0.13 percent. Tin firm on spot and nearby at 69.75. Iron steady. Lead steady at 8.00. Zinc steady. East St. Louis spot and futures quoted 71.7 to 72.0. Antimony spot 13.00.
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New York
E. St. Louis
Chicago Poultry Market Report
Butter prices rise across grades with receipts totaling 8 266 tubs while creamery extras reach 4734 units and firsts around 40 42 cents. Eggs hold steady as 5 193 cases move through the market.
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Chicago
New York Cotton Futures Close Higher Amid Thin Trade
Cotton futures closed steady with gains of 14 to 16 points led by winter months. Dec, Jan, Mar, May, and July contracts showed modest advances from session highs to settlements while opening quotes appeared for next day trading.
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New York
Adverse reports lift Chicago grain prices on Nov 8
Rumors from Argentina and Australia sparked an early rise in wheat at Chicago with drought and frost damage cited in western Argentina and premature ripening in parts of Australia. Corn and oats stayed firm with corn up 3 to 5 cents before steadying. provisions softened.
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Chicago
Argentina
Australia
Foreign exchange quotes in New York markets
Foreign exchange rates list easy quotas: Great Britain 84 1/4 pence, cables 48 3/4, sixty day bills 48 1/16, France 32 8 1/4, cables 32 9/16, Italy 42 1/2, cables 42 3/4. Demand: Germany 23 3/4, Holland 39 9 1/2, Tokyo 49 1/8, Shanghai 59 3/4, Montreal 100 12.
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Foreign Exchange
New York
Great Britain
France
Italy
Germany
Holland
Norway
Sweden
Denmark
Switz
Spain
Greece
Poland
Czecho Slovakia
Jugo Slavia
Austria
Rumania
Argentina
Brazil
Tokyo
Shanghai
Montreal
J K Hackett Leader At New York Lyceum And Actor
J K Hackett rose to leading man at the New York Lyceum. He married actress Mary Mannering in 1897 and Beatrice Beckley in 1911, divorcing both. He inherited most of a 1 million dollar estate from niece Minnie Hackett Trowbridge as next of kin after her husband died first. Hackett produced many plays and managed stars like Isabel Irving and Fanny Ward and engaged in operatic productions joining clubs like the New York Athletic Club. He was a yachtsman and angler and member of several social organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Lyceum
Mary Mannering
Beatrice M. Beckley
London
Eng
Seco
Minnie Hackett Trowbridge
Monsieur Beaucaire
Don Caesar
John Glade
Home Secretary
Secre
Polichenelle
Craig Kennedy
John Ermine
Yellowstone
Thomas Seabrooke
Isabel Irving
Fanny Ward
Pauline Frederick
Willian H. Thompson
Nannette Comstock E. M. Holland
Brandon Tynan
Mrs. Springtime
Hackett
New York Athletic Club
the Lambs
the Players
Friars
The
Sons of the American Revolution
Arden
Angle
Also Mentioned on This Page
E. J. Payne
Mrs. Gibson
Sringing
Andy
Life Insurance
E.,. Lowdermilk
C. F. Finch
Grove Park Inn
Oakwood
Andrews
Enterprise Greenboro Bureau
Wall Street
Sss
Scices
Scious
Isc
Ees
Ces Ina. Ee Anaconda
Sccarcessee
Armour
Iaccecas
Baldwin
Ohio
E.eseveeer
Bethlehem
Cceecsseeee
California
Idecciunsen
Coca Core
Wickens Sciees
Crueieie Beal
Davidson Chemical
Peace Pre
Cceen
Houston Oil
Neetaewsee
Cancketom
Int. Harvester
Inter
Tel
Dehli
Kansas City Southern
Kennecott
Louisville and Nash
Mack Truck
Eueen Mid-Continent Pet
Kan
Tex
Missouri Pac
Eees
Montgomery Ward
New York Central
N.Y
Tage
Norfolk and Western
Northern Pacific
Ses Pacific
Sat
Nace Cardaxs Kresge
S.S.) Co
Sears Roebuck
Cece
Wee Sinclair Con
Cesce
Southern Dairies
Southern Pacific
Southern Hy
Standard Oil
Wee
Studebaker
Texas Gulf
Texas and Pacific
United Drak
UWS
Westinghouse Elec
Ces Vbeeen Oom Willye-Oveland
Eubat
Reyne
Liggett and Myers Toh
Judge MacRae
Library Fund
J. K. Hackett
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