Guilford Superior Court Hears Fall House Robbery Cases
Three Black defendants in Guilford Superior Court were found guilty of house to house robberies last fall though sentences are not yet handed down. Bessie Davis was found guilty of receiving stolen goods while John Henderson and Will Davis were convicted of entering and breaking, with two cases each. The crimes involved several Greensboro homes and the stolen items were allegedly stored at the Dav is residence.
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Guilfort Superior Court
Montay
Bessie Davis
John Henderson
Will Davis
Greensboro
Oach
Brewer
Jack Armstropp
Memorial Lodge of Sorrow honors John Armstrong in High Point
High Point Lodge No. 1155 Elks held a Sunday memorial service titled the Lodge of Sorrow at South Main Street auditorium. Dallas Zollicoffer delivered the eulogy for John Armstrong, with music, prayers, and a benediction closing the ceremony.
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Dallas Zollicoffee
Ethel Clements
Dred Peacock
High Point Lodge
My Redemer
My Lord
Gurney Briggs
O of the Lodge
Sun
L. A. Peeler
First Reformed Church
Gold plated handled scissors free offer cited by paper
The Madison Herald quotes Judge Shaw telling the grand jury that 30 to 50 percent of criminals in the state are tied to whiskey or cocaine and urges strict enforcement of laws against drug trafficking and prohibition violations. A burglary at Mr Harlin Trinity's home netted about $130. no suspects.
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Shaw
Stedman
Reiusville
Madison Herald
Harlin Trinity
Hove
Mme
Harriet LaBadie
Woman’s Club
Mann’s
Wilson
Bbe
Old Foundry Co
Will Armstrong
Jay Gould
Chase City
American Pointer Club of America
Senator Overman
Robert Amos
R. R
Wholesale Arrests After Night of Violence
A night of arrests on Beaman Street Moontown and Beacivi row followed the killing of Hall a detective Negro Geo Clinton testified and two women Kalby and Heiderson were convicted in whiskey cases as court afternoon sessions continued with several defendants remaining.
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Hall
McGhee
Beaman Street
Moontown
Beacivi Row
Negvo
Geo. Clinton
Gomner Stansbury
W. M. Jones
Kalby
Heidersen
Cech
City council reviews street extension and rail entry plan
The council appointed W. T. Parker as appraiser for Church Street extension and notified W. P. Pickett and R. Iomer Wheeler to name another appraiser for the land passage. Francis grants Chcoma and Yadkin River railroad entry to the city, extending to rear of the Fell property where the depot will rise, with the company liable for damage. Arc lights ordered for Roland Park.
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Church Street
W. T. Parker
W. P. Pickett
R. Iomer Wheeler
G-Stien
Francis
Chcoma & Yadkin River
EHC
City Eyes Crime Clean Up Amid Build Up
Residents debate replacing run down blocks with modern buildings to house law abiding citizens. The discussion ties to past trouble linked to a Beocloi row of negro dives and questions why silence continues about the affair and related sites.
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Bencini
Aleady
Beocloi
Bellevue Hotel
Moffitt Furnishing Co Ad Promises Smart Home Savings
On the first page a clearly worded advertisement from Moffitt Furnishing Co promotes style and value in home furnishings. The copy emphasizes quality, selection, and timely deals designed to attract shoppers seeking mid range furniture and decor.
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Moffitt Furnishing Co
Time to Do Something in High Point
An editorial urges swift action to bring murderers to justice in High Point. It calls for funds or a subscription to support thorough prosecution, arguing that human safety and civic duty require decisive measures and public resolve.
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Kite
High Point
Citizen
Falls From Roof Injures Man at High Point Bed Co
Bud English fell from the roof of the High Point Metallic Bed Co on Monday and sustained painful injuries to his leg and head along with a severe shock. Dr. Hugh W. McCain attended.
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Bud English
High Point Metallic Bed Co
Hugh W. McCain
True bill returned against Lee Meredith in shooting case
A grand jury indicted Lee Meredith of High Point on a charge related to the death of Mrs. Clark. Officers placed Meredith in custody after the alleged shooting with a small rifle he had just bought. Meredith says the shooting was an accident while cleaning the gun and that he notified someone of the death.
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Meredith
Lee
High Point
Elizabeth
Clark
Indisposed A B Horney Confined To Room
Rev A G Dixon of this city serves on the committee of 1000 to urge before Congress an amendment for national prohibition. Miss Nancy Lee sister of Mrs C E Wilson returns home from missionary work in Mexico and will stay until conditions in Mexico settle.
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A.B. Horney
A. G Dixon
Congress
Nancy Lee
C.E. Wilson
Mexico
Christmas Ad Roundup Highlights Local Stores
Advertisers showcase holiday sales across town with half and quarter page spreads. Tilley’s Emporium and Thacker’s Shoe Store promise deep discounts while D Bones & Son offer Christmas jewelry and U S Woolen Mills Co advertises $15 suits or overcoats. Big auction sale of horses listed by E H C Field.
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Belax Ag
Tilley’s Emporium
Thacker’s Shoe Store
D. Bones & Son
Mutual Furnishing Co
Cannon Fetzer Co
U.S. Woolen Mills Co
D. F. Staley
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Leonard Beavans - Stamey Co
E. H.C Field
City Tax Penalty Notice Sets Monthly Surplus Charges
City taxpayers are warned under a 1913 act that unpaid taxes incur 1 percent penalty each month starting January 1 1914. Additional penalties escalate monthly until taxes are settled. H C Field, Collector, issues rigid enforcement with no exceptions.
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General Assembly
Sell Out Sale at Titley’s Emporium Announces Retirement
Titley’s Emporium announces retirement and a sell out sale that began yesterday. Mr. Tilley promises genuine bargains and trustworthy dealings. Read the half page advertisement in this issue for details and savings.
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Titley’s Emporium
Mr. Tilley
The Mail Order Fool Editorial Prompt
A double column editorial invites readers to study The Mail Order Fool and then share it with someone who might be prone to error, urging vigilance against tempting schemes and urging careful discernment in consumer choices.
Knights of Mac cabes to form lodge here next week
The article notes a lodge of the Knights of Mac cabes will be instituted here next week with about 30 names already on the charter member list. Mr. E H C Field plans a large horse auction on the 22nd, advertised elsewhere.
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Red
The
Knights of Maccabes
E. H.C. Field
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Tamey
Stamey Company
Bradner & Pearsall
Bradner
Pearsall
Gents’ and Boy’s Furnishings
Ingram’s
Commerce St. Sherred
the Lodge OF Sorrow
High Point B. F
Elks
Dallas Zollicoffer
John
Brother Ellis
B. P.O. Elks
U.S. A
White High Point
John Armstrong
Grand Lodge
Bisad
Roland Park
H. C. Field
P. S
Furnishing Company
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