28 Sep 1922
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 28, 1922
Page
1
King Constantine abdicates following dramatic palace scenes as revolutionaries demand his removal. Gen. Paoulas tried to negotiate before siding with the rebels. The monarch says he abdicated to honor the will of the Greek people and names his son Prince George as king.
More than 500 Confederate veterans marched in a mile long parade here closing a three day reunion. Automobiles replaced foot banners as spectators cheered, recalling Lee and Jackson era valor and southern tradition before final demobilization.
Rev. Luther Bridgers preached at Wesley Memorial Church to a large crowd of senior citizens many of whom were elderly or shut in. The service featured memories of childhood, old time religion and uplifting songs as the evangelist urged youth to honor the aged. About 75 seniors aged 70 and up came to the altar for a closing benediction. attendees included an 83 year old man and an 89 year old woman.
Frank Page, chairman of the state highway commission, addressed the High Point Rotary Club praising road work as an investment. J. Elwood Cox, a commission member, endorsed Page for governor, saying he would vote for him over any other man. Cox highlighted NC road funding, school transport, and trunk-line improvements as evidence of progress.
Salvation Army advisory board reports higher spending locally than donations from town residents. A districtwide drive for $5,000 begins with workplace collection blanks issued to Continental Furniture and other employers, to be returned to J. E. Marsh.
Rev. Egbert Watson Smith executive secretary of the Presbyterian foreign mission board addressed a large interdenominational crowd at the First Presbyterian Church. He described 31 years since Christianity began in the Congo, 22000 native Christians, 23000 students in day schools and 85000 in Bible training, and urged support to expand five base stations and 600 branch stations across the region. He honored pioneer Samuel Napsley and warned of Muslim influence while stressing medical missions and expanded evangelism in the Belgian Congo.
Athens reports a section of the revolutionary army favors a republic and presses Venizelos. Demonstrators parade with troops, proclaim Venizelos, and march to the legation shouting viva France. Rebels occupy strategic points and ministries as patrols guard illuminated streets at night.
London observers say the abdication of King Constantine may enable renewed cooperation between Lloyd George and Venizelos and trigger rapid shifts in Britain's stance toward Turkey.
The home place of W. H Idol on the Winston-Salem road was auctioned this morning by Penny brothers for the American Land Company. Total price about 80000 dollars. ER. B. Idol bought the home tract and another. Eugene Jarrett, W. L. Stamey, C. B. Ridge, and L. B. Moorefield each acquired several tracts. Tracts ranged 34 to 136 acres, totaling 456 acres.
A resolution in Bay City proposes endorsing Henry Ford for U S president in 1924. It clarifies the framers do not speak for Ford nor have his consent.
Sheriff Lewis departed for St Augustine Florida to extradite Joe C Kemp arrested on a charge of killing Daniel McNeel at Red Springs 44 years ago During the incident the men were cutting down poles Kemp fled after the tragedy and has not been heard from until his arrest report He is expected to waive extradi tion papers and return home with the sheriff on Sunday
Martin Cicero Holton known as Uncle Cicero died at his son M L Holton’s home and funeral services were held at Springfield church. Pallbearers included nephews A A Holton John Holton Willard Holton Talmage Holton E W Holton and John L Holton with honorary pallbearers Judge James E Boyd Judge W P Bynum John A Barranger Alfred Scales Thomas Wood A R Hammer W H Ragan and J Elwood Cox. He was born April 2 1838 in Guilford county near High Point and married Martha Elizabeth Ricks in 1864. survived by five of eight children James E Helton Martin L Holton Ernest H Holton Mrs Maude E Gilbreth and Mrs Mabel B Smith. The funeral followed his farewell address to the Holton reunion four weeks prior. He had lived in the area all his life and was a member of Wesleyan Methodist church.
Funeral services for Dalton R. Raper will be held tomorrow at 1 o clock at his home 1111 West Commerce Street. Rev Samuel Haworth of the Friends church and Rev J M Hilliard will officiate. Interment is in Oakwood cemetery. Pallbearers include William Whitley W I Balis P V Kirkman J J Farriss L T Smith J G C Boultin A C Hedgecock P P Motsinger T M Jarrell and Louis Ryan. The death casts gloom over the city and many friends mourn his loss.
The Hagenbeck-Wallace circus comes to High Point with two shows at Jones Field, matinee and night. A mile long street parade through the city will feature flying trapeze, bareback riding, wire walkers, trained animals, and a grand menagerie. Doors open one hour before each performance for a full tour of the menagerie.
Large crowd gathers in Georgia for the funeral of United States Senator Thomas E. Watson. Simple services planned at Hickory Hill with burial in the family grounds.
Mr J Ewood Cox of High Point leaves for New York to attend the American Bankers Association 50th annual convention. He serves on the executive committee and will participate in sessions before the lessons begin Monday. Preparations are described as extensive for what is hoped to be a highly profitable gathering with noted financiers on the program. The Coxes expect to return to High Point late next week.
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