Senator Johnson enters 1916 race as direct to people candidate
California Senator Hiram W. Johnson formally announced his bid for the Republican nomination for the presidency. He plans a personal campaign in every state to appeal to the electorate directly, bypassing convention politics. The move energizes the presidential contest with other major figures already in, including Poindexter Sutherland Harding Wood and Lowden. The Salvation Army plans Christmas baskets for over 200 poor children and fuller aid for older poor residents. Captain H B Mills said that no one would be overlooked in bringing Christmas cheer and food baskets to the community.
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Salvation Army
H. B. Mills
Mills
California
Washington
Hiram W. Johnson
Johnson
Theodore Roosevelt
Senate
Poindexter
Sutherland
West Virginia
Harding
Ohio
Leonard Wood
Guernor Lowden
Ornia
Senator Johnson
Postmaster Urges Early Christmas Parcel Mailing
Postmaster J. J. Farriss stresses High Pointers should mail Christmas parcels early to avoid disappointment. Rail service cuts due to a coal strike mean parcels need extra time to reach destinations, so locals are urged to start sending packages immediately.
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J. J. Farriss
Marriage Announcement for Mamie Deal
Mr and Mrs K Z Deal of Taylorsville announce the marriage of their daughter Mamie to a here of High Point on Wednesday December 10 1919 in Taylorsville N C The bridegroom is son of Mr and Mrs E F White of this city and holds a position in Kernersville They will reside there
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K. Z. Deal
Taylorsville
Mamie
High Point
Weday
N. C
E. F. White
Kernersville
Young Pollock Suffers Broken Leg At Home
DeConiey Pollock three years old son of Mr and Mrs D M Pollock 905 North Main Street broke his leg Friday morning at 10 o clock while playing with friends at home He climbed a chair lost balance and his foot was caught in the chair arm He received medical attention and is resting easy this afternoon He is brother to Maressa Pollock who has had diphtheria for several weeks.
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DeConiey Pollock
D. M. Pollock
North Main Street
Pollock
de Coniey
Maressa Pollock
Christmas Clubs Spur City Spending
Commercial National Bank the Banking Company and the Bank of Commerce issued Christmas checks to several thousand subscribers last week. The payouts released thousands of dollars to shoppers boosting local merchants and benefiting the community.
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Commercial National Bank
Name Banking Company
Bank of Commerce
Anarchists Emma Goldman and Berkman Sail for Tropics
Emma Goldman and Alexander Berkman, longtime companions in radical activity in the United States, left the mainland today likely for good. The party of O Arthur Kirkman and M J Wrenn secured passports to Cuba Porto Rico Jamaica and other southern points and plan a year end voyage visiting C A Kirkman Jr studying in Havana. The notice also mentions Mary Alice Campbell marrying Eugene Donald Idol at First Presbyterian Church High Point North Carolina. Elsewhere crowds in the city celebrated with abundant alcohol.
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New York
Emma Goldman
Alexander Berkman
United States
O. Arthur Kirkman
M. J. Wrenn
Cuba
Porto Rico
Jamaica
Tropics
C. A. Kirkman, Jr
Havana
Jennie Campbell
Mary Alice
Eugene Donald Idol
First Presbyterian Church
High Point
North Carolina
High Point Boys Fall to Lexington in Armory Contest
In Greensboro, the High Point varsity boys lost 15 to 8 to Lexington. Everhart led Lexington with strong plays, while High Point's Ingram and Thomas excelled on defense. The second teams of High Point and Trinity also played, with High Point winning. The girls lost to Greensboro 43 to 4, marking the second season defeat by Gate City.
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Lexington
Greensboro
Armory
Lexington Quint
Payne
Everhart
E. Everhart
Ingram
High Point
Thomas
Smith and
Baker
English
Brown
Gate City
Humane Society Targets Cruelty Cases in Local Law
The Humane Society plans to enforce cruelty laws as a Charlotte vaudeville owner Rose Killion faces a 200 fine plus 29.40 costs for animal cruelty. Dee Coursey Pollock suffered a broken leg from a Thursday fall at the Pollock home. survivors include sister Mary Terry Pollock. Funeral for a Sunday service at 3 pm was held from the home with Rev. Charles P. Coble officiating.
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the Humane Society
The
Humane Society
Rose Killion
Charlotte
Ani
Dee Coursey Pollock
Pollock
Mary Terry Pollock
Charles P. Coble
First Presbyterian Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Knox Urges Immediate Consideration of Two Resolutions
Washington December 13 The Senate moves to break a German peace treaty deadlock after three hours of debate over responsibility for the treaty situation. The article notes limited enforcement of the new automobile law and cites editor observations.
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Knox
Washington
Tuberculosis Seals Sale Aims to Fight White Plague
The National Tuberculosis Association launches a Red Grass Christmas Seal fundraiser starting December 1. Proceeds fund tuberculosis combat in every US community with about nine percent staying in your state. Supporters are urged to contact their state or local Tuberculosis Association to participate.
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The
National Tuberculosis Association
United States
Tuberculosis Association
Death of a Lovable Child Marcella Pollock
Marcella Pollock six years old daughter of Mr and Mrs D M Pollock died at 90 North Main Street Saturday at 3 am after weeks of illness including a diphtheria relapse. She attended the First Presbyterian church Sunday School and wore Christmas dress. The community mourns the loss of a well known child in the city. Eggs are scarcer and hens on strike. neighbors report many colds this season. Mr J R Clodfelter Morganton will visit relatives for Christmas.
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Chie
Marcella Pollock
D. M. Pollock
North Main Street
Sen
Auseeettion
First Presbyterian Church
J. R. Clodfelter
Morganton
R. M. Clodfelter
Red Cross Seals Sale Gains in High Point
The Red Cross Christmas Seals sale shows steady growth with intensive selling beginning next week. Local chairman Mrs. W. A. Copeland reports support from city school children as booths rise in business districts for street and booth sales to aid tuberculosis relief nationwide.
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RED Cross
W. A. Copeland
High Point
Death of Lester Parker Attributed to Heart Valve Break
An autopsy conducted by Dr. T. M. Stanton on Lester Parker, a Kearns Furniture Company employee, found death caused by a broken heart valve. Parker collapsed while loading furniture onto a truck. coworkers ruled out accidental furniture crush, noting the piece weighed little. His body remained at a local undertaker awaiting relatives.
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Lester Parker
Kearns Furniture Company
Thursady
T. M. Stanton
Parker
Kearns
Community foundation talks unite Wachovia committees
An 11 oclock Friday meeting at Wachovia Bank in Winston Salem gathered High Point Winston Salem and Asheville foundation committees to discuss citizen duties to their communities and to promote gifts to the Rockefeller foundation for targeted city needs. Colonel Fries led the session stressing central coordination and clear purpose for donations and noted the foundation has proven value over five years. Attendees heard press and pulpit promotion ideas and agreed to a luncheon hosted by Fries in Winston Salem.
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High Point
Winston-Salem
Asheville
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
Winston- Salem
Salisbury
Wase
F. H. Fries
Rockefelled Foundation
Fries
Ciut
Sevial
Colonel Fris
Givn
Winston-Salm
A. E. Tate
W. T. Parker
A.M Rankin
H. W. McCain
R. B. Terry
Preacher Rev O W Buschgen Highlights High Point visit
Well known South Carolina pastor Rev. O W Buschgen of Spartanburg preached two sermons at the First Presbyterian Church in High Point. He was greeted by a large gathering as Dan W Smith directed choir music that evening.
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O. W. Buschgen
Spartanburg
S. C
High Point
First Presbyterian Church
Buschgen
Ihoth
Dan W. Smith
Hoey Elected Yesterday in Burke County Rally for Hoey
Governor Bickett urged Burke county voters to back Clyde Hoey Democratic nominee for Congress, praising Wilson era accomplishments and Democratic policy. He contrasted Hoey with Morehead and predicted a narrow but clear Hoey win, emphasizing national peace and league of nations.
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Wilson
Morehead
Morganton
Burke County
Hoey
Congress
Bickett
Washington
Amica
League of Nations
Clyde Hoey
John Morehead
Mountain
Abraham Lincoln
Hoer
Enforcing the Child Labor Law in High Point
Mrs. Blanche Carr of Guilford County visits High Point each Thursday to enforce compulsory school law. She coordinates with W. M. Marr and local citizens to require employer applications for children ages 12 to 14 after school hours. Certificates are transferable and allow work after school with investigation precedents. The paper notes an upcoming holiday week off.
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Blanche Carr
Greensboro
Guilford County
High Point
W. M. Marr
Raleigh
Local Holiday Visits and Community Notes
Short city social notes list residents visiting and staying with friends over Christmas including Miss Margaret Rankin from Converse College Spartanburg Debroa Brown of Pleasant Garden and Miss Cornelia Coltrane in High Point. Community updates cover trades, church activity and a new fire truck at Northside station. Also obituaries report Mrs Martha Hicks 72 died in Walnut Cove with funeral at Salem Church.
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Margaret Rankin
Converse College
Spartanburg
S. C
A. M. Rankin
North Main Street
Debroa Brown
Pleasant Garden
A. B. Coltrane
Trinity
W. Rosson
Winston-Salem
C. F. Grissom
Green Street
J. L. Ewerhart
Asheville
Elwood
Cornelia Coltrane
High Point
Mae Snyder
A. D. Stuart
Greensboro
Melissa Welborn
Sample Hayworth
Friends Church
Andrew S. Mitchell
Mitchell
Mr. Hayworth
Stamey
Santa Claus
Northside
LaFrance
Hayworth
Vivian
Roach
Speed
Martha Hicks
James. Hicks
Walnut Cove
A. W. Samuel
Salem Church
Copy of The Randolph Sun from 1878 printed in Asheboro
A reprint of The Randolph Sun August 3 1878 shows Randolph county votes for Senate and House with Black and Bingham leading. Majorities listed for sheriff clerk register treasurer coroner and surveyor plus Moore county Black majority. Advertisements for local lawyers and new goods noted.
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Randolph Sun
Chess Thrift
W. C. Thrift
Asheboro
J. A. Blair
A. M. Diffee
E. A. Moffitt
Randolph County
Senate
Black
Shaw
House of Representatives
Bean
Bingham
Lassiter
English
B. Millikan
McNairy
Millikan
Superior Court
J. E. Walker
Diffee
Register of Deeds
R. W. Frazier
M. C. Spoon
Frazier
B. Moffitt
Y. H. Cox
Cox
Wm. H. Crowder
Emsley Newsom
Crowd
the Sun
Hackney & Gilmer
Hoargill Julian
G. W. Reid
B. F. Hoover
The
Sun
Courier
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South Carolina
Stirs
Burke
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