Prohibition meeting sparks capias service in Charlotte
In Charlotte a special capias ad testificandum was issued after Rev. R. L. Davis displayed eight pints of whiskey at a prohibition meeting. Writs named three drug stores and five clubs with Davis identifying sellers and a Mecklenburg man as the purchaser. The hearing resumes February 15 as authorities pursue the case.
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R. L. Davis
Wilson
Gaateasy
North Carolina Anti-Saloon League
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D. B. Smith
Congress
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North Carolina
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Blind Tigers Sentenced to County Roads in Forsyth County
L H Davis and J G Pepper, operators of the Forsyth Club on Third Street, were found guilty by a jury after a two day trial and sentenced by Judge Daniels to the county roads. Davis received 15 months and Pepper 12 months with bonds set at 1500 each.
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Winston Journal
L. H. Davis
J. G. Pepper
Forsyth Club Company
Third Street
Danils
Davis
Pepper
Daniels
Supreme Court
T. K. Renigar
R. F. Grubbs
Holten
O. McMichael
Trevtings
Datten
Thomas
Stokes County
Salem
Forsyth Club case ends with sentence for Davis
Witnesses testified to Davis’s long bad character including prior near beer saloon work and gambling convictions. He fled to Virginia before being brought back with requisition papers. Judge Daniels sentenced Davis to 15 months. Prosecution speaker Loicestor Graves delivered a powerful closing in the illicit liquor traffic case.
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Davis
Virginia
Daniels
Loicestor Graves
Forsyth Club
Tragic Woodcutting Accident Claims Young Farmer’s Son
Albemarle January 3 reports a young man, about 20, son of farmer Green Sides of Millingport, died after an axe rebounded while he was chopping wood. The accidental blow struck the back of his head and proved fatal within hours. The loss shocks the community.
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Albemarle
Green Sides
Millingport
Mr. Green Sides
Stanty
Court room disturbance reveals revolver near McBride
In Winston on February 3 in superior court, a noise from falling items drew attention to a .38 revolver on the floor near the chair of George McBride and William Lawley, charged with housebreaking and larceny. Both men received two year penitentiary terms. McBride denied possessing the weapon.
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Winston Satem
Superior Court
George Mebride
William Lawley
Calvin Ryan
Bow
Patel
McBride
Ill. Inquiry on Common Cold Aids Sparks Cautious Talk
Readers question safe remedies for minor ailments amid feverish colds. The column notes caution with unverified treatments and urges consulting trusted sources before trying home remedies.
Railroad upgrades planned for Blue Ridge line
The Alleghany Railroad Co plans new equipment and track work to extend and complete improvements on the Blue Ridge route. Additional cars and machinery will be added to boost capacity and speed of completion of the project.
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Birkins Alleghany Railroad Co
Blue Ridge
Salisbury Girl Wins Divorce in Reno for Runaway Marriage
A 15 year old Salisbury girl, Violet Peboleta Thompson, testified before Judge Orr in Reno, claiming extreme cruelty and non support in a runaway marriage to a Cincinnati manufacturer. She had lived with her sister since June and secured Nevada residency after six months, with no children involved.
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Salisbury
N. C
Nevada
Fire at Fort Worth church a incendiary act probe
Fire department suspects incendiary origin as the First Baptist Church of Fort Worth burned in the early hours. Nearby Rev J Frank Morris and wife fought a blaze at their home on the back porch. An earlier January 10 attempt and later gunfire targeted the pastor with no injuries.
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Fort Worth
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Man Fined For Shooting Birds on Land
Salisbary Post reports Judge Miller presided in Rowan County Court Saturday over the case of Henderson Gantt charged with shooting birds on Thonry Cauble’s lands near Raith. Gantt was found guilty and fined 70 dollars plus costs for hunting on another man’s land without permission and related offenses.
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Salisbary Post
Miller
Rowan County Court
Henderson Gantt
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