Two Dead in Fatal Greensboro High Point Boulevard Crash
A wreck on the Greensboro High Point boulevard Sunday afternoon killed Mrs. Mamie C. Loyal and Mrs. Dave Shelley and injured others. Shube Anthony, aged farmer, is jailed on murder and intoxication charges after his car overturned. Funeral services for Mrs. Loyal were held at Rehoboth church with burial in its cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mamie C. Loyal
Dave Shelley
Shube Anthony
Loyal
Anthony
Greensboro
W. L. Golden
Sumper Township
Sam Patterson
High Point
Greensbro Undertaking
St. Leo’s Hospital
Shelley
St. Leo's Hospital
Jesse Loyal
Phipps
Clark
Hobbs
Squire D. H. Collins
Anthny
Anthony Boy
Automobile Party
Rehoboth Church
Mary Fogleman
Hugh Yarborough
Charles E. Fulp
James L. Fulp
Sumner Township
Honored Grace Kephart Dies at Wade Mecum Springs
Mrs Grace Kephart a valued city musican and church member died Monday at 5 am at Wade Mecum Springs from poison buildup in gall bladder trouble. Funeral held at Wesley Memorial church with Rev W A Lambeth interment Oakwood cemetery. Survived by mother Mrs Folk and son Charles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Kephart
Wade Mecum Springs
Wesley Memorial Church
Folk
Charles
W. A. Lambeth
Oakwood Cemetery
High Point Week Slate Highlights Wins and Upcoming Games
OH BOY A clear week for High Point with Winston White Sox defeated Friday 15 to 4 and White Oak Saturday 6 to 2. Five games are scheduled for next week two against Gastonia, one of the latest teams in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Winston White Sos
White Oak
Gastonia
Local News Notes From High Point Area
Community updates include James Pool returning to naval service after visit with the Clodfelter family, Mrs. George Motsinger’s death and burial at Shady Grove, J. R. Clodfelter’s Morganton visit, local business activity at Stamey’s Jewelry, and social visits among the Pool, Clodfelter, and Clodfelter families in High Point and Winston areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M.clodfelter
William Pool
James Pool
U. S. Navy
George Motsinger
Bethany
Shady Grove
Goode
J. R. Clodfelter
Morganton
R. M. Clodfelter
Clodfelter
Stamey
Winston
Roby Clodfelter
Clyde Clodfelter
R. M. Clodelter
Escaped convict taken into custody near Raleigh
Frank Young an escaped prisoner from the Raleigh state penitentiary was caught by local police five months after his escape. He had killed a man in Mecklenburg county last December and was to serve ten years. A $25 reward spurred the capture at his wife’s East Washington street home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Young
Raleigh
Young
Mecklenburg County
East Washington Street
Picketers Fined in High Point Mills Picket Case
Mrs. Alice Haney, Mrs. Daisy Murphy and Mrs. Alice Greenwood were fined $1000 and costs for an alleged assault on Miss Myrtle Teague during a street car incident tied to union picketing at High Point and Piedmont mills. An appeal bond of $50 was set. Oscar Mitchell faced assault charges, fined $25 and costs with an appeal bond of $20.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alice Haney
Daisy Murphy
Alice Greenwood
Municipal Court
Myrtle Teague
High Point
Piedmont Mills
Janey
Oscar Mitchell
Gracy Aycock
Tomlinson Chair Company
Engagement Announcement for Elizabeth Candler Sherrod
Mr and Mrs George L Candler of Savannah announce the engagement of their daughter Elizabeth to Henry L Sherrod son of Mr and Mrs A Sherrod of this city. The wedding is planned for November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George L. Candler
Savannah
Elizabeth
Henry L. Sherrod
Blanket sale called off by war department
Postmaster J. J. Farriss reports the army blanket sale has been canceled by the War Department with no further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Farriss
War Department
Two Die in Clash at State Fair War Exhibit Site
At the state fair in Charlotte, two men were killed and about 10 injured during a midnight clash between police guards and a mob at the Southern Public Utilities war barn exhibit. Authorities report gunfire, arrests for throwing missiles, and a large crowd of up to 2,000 people. The government display features captured French battlefield trophies and extensive military equipment from the Army Navy and other departments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Southern Public Utilities Company
Clem Wilson
Walter B. Orr
Wilson
Southern’Public Ucilities Company
Tthe
Carmen
O. H. Drum
United States
France
War Department of the
Russia
Ordinance Department
Quartermaster Corps
Signal Corps
Engineer Corps
Air Service
Medical Department
Army
Navy
Marine Corps
Department of Commerce
Department of Labor
High Pointers To Tour Europe
Mr and Mrs A E Tate and Mr and Mrs S S Lambeth of Thomasville depart September 3 for Europe. Selected by the Southern Commercial Congress to study trade conditions and export prospects. They will spend weeks in France Italy and Belgium and return about October 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. E. Tate
S. S. Lambeth
Thomasville
Europe
Southern Commercial Congress
Tate
Mr. Lambeth
France
Italy
Belgium
United States
City to Buy New Fire Engine With Insurance Savings
The city council plans a six cylinder 750 gallon fire truck to replace the small unit at the port side station and move the old truck to the West End building. The expense will be recovered by reduced insurance premiums, with first year savings around $12,000, exceeding the purchase cost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porthside
West End Company
Father of Dr. S. S. Coe Dies Suddenly
Samuel F. Coe a respected Mo riah church citizen died Tuesday at 7 AM from heart trouble after a period of feeble health. He was the father of Dr. Samuel S. Coe of this city, and his death came as a shock to relatives and friends. President Wilson plans a westward trip starting in 10 days lasting 25 days, per Secretary Tumulty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel F. Coe
Mo* Riah Church
Mr. Coe
Samuel S. Coe
Wilson
West
Tumulty
Former Union Officer Kiser Faces Whiskey Retailing Charges
In municipal court two cases against Scott Kiser, ex official of a city union, for whiskey retailing were heard. Attorney Matt Hedgecock entered not guilty pleas. Key witnesses Charles Kitchin and R W White failed to appear, case continued, police asked to locate them. Kiser jailed for bond default. appeal filed on the gambling conviction with $200 bond, total $800. Charlotte quiet after riot left five dead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott Kiser
Matt Hedgecock
Charles Kitchin
R. W. White
Kiser
Kirkman
Union Picketers Active Last Week At Local Factories
Union picketers were active and peaceful last week at Welch and Kearns factories and surrounding plants. Walter Ben, a driver for Kearns, attempted to drive through the crowd, drew a knife, was stopped, struck on the head by a rock, and treated by a local physician. Wade Hinkle was arrested, found guilty of assault, fined 50 dollars plus costs, and posted 150 dollar bond pending appeal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch and Kearns
Walter Ben
The
Kearns
Wade Hinkle
Brady Aycock
Tomlinsen Chair Company
Tate Furn. Co
Continental Furn. Co
High Point Furniture Company
High Point
Piedmont Mills
Dalton
Marsh Furniture Company
Ideal Table Company
Globe Parlor Furniture Company
High Point Metallic Bed Company
Marriage of Parnell and Coble
The bride is the accomplished daughter of Mr and Mrs D H Parnell and the groom is connected with the American Railway Express Company at Norfolk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vise Parnell
Coble Pheiding
D. H. Parnell
American Railway Express Company
Norfolk
Mrs J L Newton Dies In Best Street Home
Mrs Jesse L Newton longtime resident dies Tuesday afternoon at 2 at her Best street home. Survived by husband and two children Geneva and Radford Newton. Member of the Methodist Protestant church. Funeral held Wednesday at 4:30 at the M P church. Also an ad for glass bevelers seeks steady work at The American Mirror and Art Glass Co in Cleveland Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesse L. Newton
Best Street
Geneva
Radford Newton
Methodist Protestant Church
M. P
American Mirror and Art Glass Co
Superior Ave
N. W
Cleveland
Ohio
Ban Dits Pursued After Day of Limited Operations
American punitive expedition keeps pressure on bandits who held two U S aviators for ransom. Mexican troops and American forces cooperate with no friction fears, while Gen Dickman says no immediate withdrawal and seeks more planes to extend liaison as searches continue. Miss Lillian Smith visits relatives in Charlotte this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marfa
Presidio
Texas
Joseph T. Dickman
Southern Department
Mexico
Dickman
Also Mentioned on This Page
Nan Bowman
Benaja
W. L. Smith
Pine Street
Ely P. Denson
Deason
J. W. Welton
Eton College
Christian Church
W.J. Beavans
Enfield
W. G. Beavans
W.T. Taylor
Marianna White
J. C. Cross
Willis Bede
Friends Church
J. J. Fallon
Lynchburg
Frank Gurley
Associated Charities
Chas. Holton
High Point Hospital
Lakeview
Myrtle Hill
E. L. Rhyne
Chestnut Street
T. H. Williams
Anna Howard Shaw
Friend’s Church
High Point Equal Suffrage League
H.C Kearns, Jr
New York
Francis H. Ball
Princess Pat's Canadian Regiment
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Gilmer Bros. Co
Shields
Route 4
Mary A. Clodfelter
DR. S. S. Coe
Five
J. L. Newton
Lillian Smith
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