May election called for city offices and bonds
City council meeting sets May first Tuesday election for mayor and council seats. Ward registrars open books at their offices with poll holders named. A May bond issue totaling fifty thousand dollars will also be voted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. M. Sechrest
L. J. Ingram
C. S. Welborn
J. L. Sechrest
A.R. Hammer
A. B. Horney
John Farlow
Hunter Sechrest
L. C. Sinclair
D. H. Parsons
J. F. Hoffman
W. T. Parker
A. Lyon
A. M. Briggs
Sanatorium Resident Hayes Accused in $5000 Shortage
The late Winston superintendent H A Hayes faces an audit finding of a $5000 shortage. He resigned earlier for health reasons and is now in a Richmond sanatorium. If his sanity is confirmed, law action will proceed. the institution’s standing remains unaffected.
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Winston
H. A. Hayes
Hayes
Richmond
Greensboro College elects new president Dr. S B Turrentine
Dr S B Turrentine presiding elder of the Shelby District was elected president of Greensboro College to succeed Mrs Lucy M Robertson who has served as president for years and resigns with universal good will. Robertson becomes president emeritus for life and Turrentine is seen as an able successor expected to lead to larger achievements.
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S. B. Turrentine
Shelby
Greensboro College
Lucy M. Robertson
Old Southern College
Robertson
College
Turrentine
Assassination of King George of Greece at Saloniki
News reports confirm the assassination of King George of Greece on Tuesday in Saloniki by a degeneral Greek. The event shocks the world as Greece and Bulgaria fight the Turks, drawing international condemnation of the act.
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George
Greece
Saloniki
Raid On The Card Table Ends With Arrests
Chief of police Ridge and officers Woods Welch and McGhee raided a second story room beside the Bellevue hotel finding several young men playing a social card game. One youth was found with knucks and fined at trial. he denied ownership and later faced perjury charges and was bound over to the court.
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Ridge
Woods
Welch
McGhee
Bellevue Hotel
Eggs for Seiting from Holly Farm Raleigh N C
Advertises eggs from White and Buff E rpingtons Rhode Island Reds and Anconas at 15 eggs for one dollar. Also Berkshire hogs. Orders invited from Holly Farm Route 5 Raleigh North Carolina.
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Rhode Island
Holly Farm
Route 5
Raleigh
N. C
Woman Drinks Carbolic Acid in Greensboro Station
Mrs Will Hicks formerly Grace Stilley of 500 Green St High Point drank an ounce of carbolic acid on a Greensboro platform. W P Sizemore, her second cousin, held in custody after admitting cohabiting with her four months at Schoolfield Va. He was released after Miss Stilley said he had no role. She remains in St Leos Hospital in critical but later recovering condition. Police found life insurance policies totaling 1000 and two half filled vials plus a pistol, prompting suspicion of premeditation.
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High Point
Will Hicks
Green St
Grace Stilley
Greensboro
W. P. Sizemore
Schoolfield
St. Leo's Hospital
Sizemore
Winston
Mass Meeting Invites High Point Citizens March 24
Mass meeting in the Sherrod Building Industrial Club Rooms invites all taxpayers and citizens to hear the Mayor and City Council report on city operations and to discuss future development. Fred N. Tate urges broad participation for informed views and planning for ambitious city projects. $50,000 has been pledged for a new M E Church on North Main Street.
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Sherrod Building
High Point
Fred N. Tate
M. E. Church
Florence Gordon Weds George C Leach In Town Nuptials
Wednesday morning at 11 at the bride's home in James town Miss Florence Gordon married Mr. George C Leach of Aberdeen. The bride is the daughter of Dr and Mrs J R Gordon and the groom is the son of the late Geo T Leach. They left for Aberdeen to begin their future home with witnesses Geo A Matton and Mrs Cowen attending.
Hats Arrive At H A Moffitt Store In Bulk
A large shipment of small and medium hats arrived this morning at H A Moffitt's popular price store. The new stock promises affordable options for customers seeking everyday headwear.
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H. A. Moffitt
Carr ie Smith Weds Ed Walls at Linwood Home
Miss Carrie Smith of Linwood marries Ed Walls of Burlington Tuesday at the home of C. E. Sheloff with Rev. O P Kelly of the Wallburg Baptist Church officiating. Also offered eggs from single comb white Orpingtons, Cook strain blue ribbon winners, fifteen for one dollar, stock and delivery guaranteed by L. T. Thompson of Aurora, N C.
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C. E. Sheloff
Carrie Smith
Linwood
Ed. Walls
Burlington
O. P. Kelly
Wallburg Baptist Church
L. T. Thompson
Aurora
Local notes and upcoming events in High Point area
The legislature adjourned after a 64 day session. Robi E Peary will speak at Trinity College Durham on June 4. The Southern Car Company secures a two deck car order for Washington. High Point Company lands double deck order, proving their prowess. The Royal Theater opens April 1 next to Moore's Book Store. Winston Salem votes for consolidation, forming Winston with 25 000 people. Navy Secretary Daniels returns home to prepare for life in Washington. Continuous mentions of local business ads, church projects, and community notices.
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C. O. D. Robi. E. Peary
North Pole
Trinity College
Durham
Southern Car Company
Washington
New York City
High Point Company
Aycock
J. E. Denson
Richmond
J. W. Austin
Price Austin
Paul A. Stamey
H. F. Stamey
M. E. Church
North Main Street
Royal Theater
Moore's Book Store
Raleigh
Manufacturer's Club
High Point
Salisbury
Wilson
Hazers
Isaac Rand
Daniels
United States
E. M. Brower
A. J. Owen
A Citizen Urges Higher Pay for Police and Fair Temperance Views
A reader argues police are underpaid and ill treated in small towns, suggesting a raise to $100 monthly and selection by sober, well behaved applicants. He condemns abuse toward intoxicated individuals, notes whiskey as a curse, supports state wide prohibition, and critiques temperance fanatics while urging humane law enforcement.
A Good Man Gone
Clerk of the superior court J. W. Forbis died at his Greensboro home Wednesday after several days illness. The county sustains a loss in the death of this estimable citizen and faithful officer.
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J. W. Forbis
Greensboro
Southern Furniture Exposition Launched
At the Manufacturers Club Tuesday night definite steps were taken for the formation of the Southern Furniture Exposition. Nearly $2,000 has already been raised. Chairs named for funds J. W. Harris, buildings T. D. Gilliamee, advertising M. W. Loyd. N. Tate and C. F. Tomlinson will handle other interests connected with the movement.
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Manufacturers Club
Southern Furniture Exposition
J. W. Harris
T. D. Gilliamee
M. W. Loyd
N. Tate
C. F. Tomlinson
Child’s Coffin Unearthed on Government Lot
Workmen uncover a well-constructed coffin containing bones of a youth about ten. C. N. Simpson, Sr., an historian, believes burial occurred roughly 140 years ago, early in county settlement, noting homemade nails. No cemetery record exists for the site. this is the only coffin found.
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Monroe
C. N. Simpson
Power of imagination drives achievement across history
The text argues that imagination precedes great discoveries and progress. Edison conceived the electric lamp before creating it, Napoleon envisioned continental conquest before attaining it, and Newton imagined the earths pull on the moon before proving it. The imaginative few face mockery from the unimaginative many who doubt bold ideas.
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Edison
Napoleon
Europe
Newton
Easter Hats at H. A. Moffitt Line Shoppers Urged
Don’t miss H A Moffitt’s Easter hats showing one of the city’s largest lines for ladies and children. The store presents a broad array of styles and colors for the holiday season, inviting shoppers to view early selections.
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H. A. Moffitt
Solomon Rabinowitz
Harris Block
Washington St
Dry Goods Sale Note and Redmen Meeting Notice
Notice calling readers to save money on dry goods and Nations, touting E. M. Brower as successor to A. J. Owen. Also announces that Mr. J. Ed. Kirkman will address the Redmen on the second Wednesday night in April at their wigwam.
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E. M. Brower
A. J. Owen
J. Ed. Kirkman
Redmen
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