Adventist Mission Faces Backward Slide in Africa War
Letters from missionary work on Ukerewe Island describe widespread upheaval as tribes, emboldened by war between Britain and Germany, loot stations, kill locals, and force evacuations. Mrs. Minnie Toppemberg reports shortages, guards, and the family’s escape to English-held camps with risk of further attacks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seventh Day Adventist
Livingstone
Stanley
Minnie Toppenberg
Berg
Seventh Day Adventists
Victoria Nyanza
Ukerewe Island
German East Africa
Busegne
Usukuma
Kanadia
Ukerewe
Muanza
Kid Mu
Vasenius
Mbalageti
Ohme
Tim
Ami
Busegwe
Niagangi
Sizaki
Speke Gulf
Buremba
Africa
Mitchell non suits $20,000 civil case over hotel fire deaths
Mrs Annie E Mitchell through her lawyers took a voluntary non suit in a Winston hotel fire death suit against its owners seeking $20,000 damages. The case, moved from Guilford to Forsyth for trial, drew local interest as to building owner liability for fatal fires.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Annie E. Mitchell
Annie FB. Mitchell
Neil Hotel
Winston
Guilford Court
Forsyth County
High Point
Greensboro
Webb
Forsyth
Hugh Chatham
A. C. Hill
W. H. Clinard
Neil
Mitchell
Policeman Lindsey of Draper to Stand Trial
Harry Lindsey postmaster and Draper police officer in North Carolina must face trial after a preliminary hearing in Danville Virginia. He was exonerated by a coroner's jury for the September 10 shooting death of Tom Murphy and is bailed $500 for appearance in Wentworth court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danville
Harry Lindsey
Draper
N. C
Tom Murphy
Geo. T. Davis
Williamsburg Township
M. D. Hulderby
Ruffin
Wentworth
Make the Most of Prosperity with Foley Kidney Pills
Promote health and productivity with Foley Kidney Pills claiming to aid disordered kidneys and bladder, backache, swollen joints, and rheumatic pains. Ad notes availability at Mann Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mann. Drug Co
City of High Point August 1916 receipts and disbursements
The report shows balances for August 1916 with $32.63 on hand at the start and $10,700.42 in total funds. It lists the general fund activity for the month including receipts and disbursements by the City of High Point North Carolina.
City disbursements list for September 1916
A detailed of payments by the Bank of Commerce and city departments showing sinking fund deposits, payrolls for sewer and water, postage, repairs, freight, taxes, police and fire salaries, and publishing costs. Includes balances and various refunds and credits totaling 10 093 87 with a September 1 1916 balance of 639 18.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morey
Rankin and
Commerce
Chautauqua
Ashboro
Schoo Weer Ees Escesseseere
City of High Point School Fund Receipts and Disbursements
Financial record for August 1916 showing balance on hand 683.15 and numerous payments to Wachovia Bank & Trust Co. for payrolls, labor, and repairs, with a final balance on hand September 1, 1916 of 148.54 and a signature by City Manager Arthur Lyon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Montsinger
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
J. E. Milliken
Park Street
H. B. Pendry
Robert Brockett, Jr
E. A. Bencini
J. C. Hall
Elm Street
J. H. Wright
W. J. Murphy
de Tom Clegg
Ieee Bodie
Venetia Smith
John R. Cook
Bath
M. M. Coletrane
Geo. Robertson
Walaine
Painone
W. M. Marr
R. W. Welborn
Emma Rosemond
Bennett's Market
Domestic Science
Also Mentioned on This Page
Adventist Church
Bar
Washington
Ina
Lindsey
City OF
Bank of Commerce
High Point Perpetual B. & L. Asso
J. J. Farriss
W. F. Clegg
Fire Department
C. S. Carroll
High Point Enterprise
Peerless Machine Works
Will Edwards
Frank Jackson
S. O. Schaub
Piedmont B. & L. Association
City of Greensboro
J. M. Evans
Light Department
M. M. Cole
Hanover National Bank
Robert In Kaat Jr
L.C. Gidney
H. C. Ansley
So. Ry Co
Southern Bell Tel. & Tel Co
N. C. Public Service Co
W. J
Montsinger
Eos Bank of Commerce
Roberson, Barnhart & Smith
Auee Bk
Carter Dalton
Auwee Foe Ee Ae Ays
T. W. Albertson
C. L. Gray
W. H. Welch
O. Wood
Aueet
Auee Sar Gka
Eee
A. M. Idol
Paget Tpg
J. L. Snyder
Auee Pre Eo A
Will Wade
Au CO
David Yow
Mae J
Ernest Southard
John Roach
Au- CS Pure Saas
Ecess
John Martin
Salalary
H. M. Sechrest
Jno
L. Michael
W. C. York
Water and Light Dept
Water and Light Department
Stateis OG
Arctic Ice & Coal Co
SIMA
J. W Lineback
J. W. Sechrest
Western Union Tel. Co
Postal Telegraph Co
Sunnyside Ice & Fuel Co
Matton Drug Co
N. W. Beeson
Farriss Publishing Co
Stamey Printing House
Busy Bee Cafe
M. Idol
J. P
Oterono
W. P. Pickett
A. E. Alexander
S. L Davis
C. D. Smith
R. B. Terry
Ry Tes Sa
Arthur Lyon
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