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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1916
Page
5
A devotional poem fragment asks for guidance to value today and live righteously. It references prayer to know tomorrow is today and to endure with faith, invoking themes of Lent and divine meaning.
The social calendar lists dances and club meetings through Friday and a Halloween themed events run. It also reports the engagement of Miss Julia Laura Sinclair to Henry Clay Kearns with a Marion party featuring witches and spooks and a lavish six course luncheon.
Local residents plan visits and weekend hosting across Culpepper Virginia Washington DC Greensboro and Chapel Hill. Mentions of travel to Wecarston Salem and Charlotte and a note about planning for a chrysanthemum show and football event under Memorial church auspices.
Salisbury, Oct. 28 A coroner's jury found Special Officer W. M. Linker was killed when struck by an automobile driven by Ollie Talbert. Talbert posted a $2,000 bond on a manslaughter charge after the tragedy on a crowded Salisbury street. The driver allegedly sped and struck Linker as he performed duties, dying minutes later. Patbett, accused of fast driving, fled to his Spencer home.
Charles Hughes continued his campaign through New York after leaving Rochester. He planned daytime speeches and a night meeting in Ogdensburg, staying until 5 o clock the following afternoon. He then proceeded to Ottawa.
Judge Carter Dalton found both defendants guilty in the Vail Bennett affair. J W Bennett received a $25 fine plus costs for shooting Vail, while Vail was fined $15 plus costs for injuring personal property. The trial consumed several hours. Geld and W P Raegan appeared for Vail, C C Earnhardt for Bennett, with T W Albertson prosecuting.
Hi C Massey has been ill since last May and treated in a Charlotte hospital. He has returned to the city considerably improved and is expected to resume duties at the Southern Railway freight station soon.
The Associated Press reports that Republican campaign contributions through October 23 amount to 1,667,757.29 dollars from 22,226 contributors, per the national committee’s receipts and disbursements report released by the treasurer in New York on October 28.
The defense rested at 11 17 this morning after finishing rebuttal testimony in the John Copeland case over the murder of anti Catholic lecturer William Black. Counsel announced willingness to submit the case to the jury without further argument.
Newark New Jersey October 28 the jury in the murder case of Mrs Margaret C Beutinger who was accused of shooting her husband Cristoff reported after an all night deliberation that it could not reach a verdict and was discharged and a new trial set for November 21 with Beutinger remanded to jail
Chen Chin tao proposes a foreign loan of one billion dollars to stabilize the republic. Funds would cover reviving specie payments, disbanding surplus troops, province reorganization, railway improvements, and administrative expenditure. Emphasizes reform of tax collection and a new inspectorate general.
Dr. Frederick Lo Hoffman, statistician for Prudential, reports leprosy appears to be increasing in civilized nations. He cites data from the United States and other regions, urges standardized world statistics, and favors federal leprosarium against inadequate interstate care.
Raleigh Oct 28 The Caroling company of Statesville filed for charter today with the secretary of state. The capital stock is 50000 and the charter lists saw mills and a lime operation. Fear Shippin: Wilmington filed for a separate charter of 100000. The applications cite salt tax security and a loan transfer plan under supervision.
Five additional sections of concrete bleachers, each 30 feet long, are under way at Riddick Athletic Field, NC College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts, to be ready before Thanksgiving. The project, funded at 3000 dollars, adds to a prior section and brings total seating to about 2200 with plans for a full concrete stadium later.
New York observers begin a week long observance of the Seated Presbyterian churchs 160th founding anniversary. Clergy and former parishioners from across the country plan to attend as the church, the second oldest in the city, reflects on a history dating back to revolutionary days. The First Church is noted as the oldest in the city at about 200 years.
A splendid assortment of Serges Poplins and Gabardines in green black navy brown and plum. Some trimmed with fur buttons pleats or velvets. About one hundred snappy suits priced at 12.50 15.00 and 17.50. Values higher than prices.
Bank notes advertise a four percent rate on all time deposits and promote safety deposit boxes and travelers checks. Bond security is mentioned as part of the offer.
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