Father Shoots to Death His Four Children
A man kills his four children in a house with a pistol after midnight. The mother recalls a calm mood before the tragedy, with the father previously cheerful and teaching the children. A will found under a dresser reads that the survivor children inherit the estate and insurance, with burial together at Liberty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise
Cowles
Frances
Gordon
J. W. Long
Patterson
Liberty
Thia
Mrs. Patterson
Funeral of a Family of Five Sorrowful Procession at Liberty
Andrew Joyner recalls the burial of a father and four children from one family in Liberty. Five hearses carried the coffins as mourners waited for graves enlarged due to wrong dimensions from Greensboro. Rev. Wolfinger led prayers beside the graves while flowers and wreaths marked the unity of the family in death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andrew Joyner
Liberty
Greensboro
A. D. Wolfinger
First Reformed Church
Administrator Notice for Martha J Tobmas Estate
J F Hoffman administrator of Martha J Tobmas deceased in Guilford County North Carolina warns all creditors to present verified claims by March 25 1917 or be barred. Debts must be settled immediately. Attorney D H Parsons High Point NC. March 22 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martha J. Tobmas
Guilford County
North Carolina
D. H. Parsons
High Point
J. F. Hoffman
J. Thomas
Pp. H. Parsons
For Sale Quick on Clara Barbee Property Lots
A brisk real estate ad offers three 50 by 289 foot parcels adjoining the Fletcher Barbee home place. Buyers can secure one, two, or all three lots, each suitable for dividing into two building sites. Act quickly on the bargain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Barbee
Fletcher Barbee
Freight wreck tales of courage and rescue at Jamestown
Reports describe a freight train collision near Jamestown where a lumber car toppled a baggage coach and damaged two passenger cars. Rescue teams from High Point and Greensboro arrived, with Arch Rowzie and W L Finks among crew, the wreck cleared by 3 am, and authorities pledging support for injured victims. Dr King’s New Discovery is promoted as a cold remedy in the ad that follows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro
Jamestown
Southern
Arch Rowzie
Harrison
W. L. Finks
E. C. Elmore
Mrs Hiatt Dies After Wreck At City Hospital
Hazel White Hiatt aged 23 wife of Mack S Hiatt died at city hospital after severe injuries from the wreck No 43 returning from Greensboro where she and relatives viewed the Holy City at Normal College She was daughter of John Henry Hedgecock and member of Wesley Memorial church Funeral held at Wesley Memorial Church Rev G T Rowe and Rev C C Stubbins of Mechanicsville officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel White
Mack S. Hiatt
City Hospital
Hiatt
John Henry Hedgecock
Wesley Memorial Church
Morris Street
Hotel Richmond and Hotel Cochrane Gift Orders for Sale
W L Stamey offers two gift hotel orders for sale. One for Hotel Richmond in Richmond Virginia valued at 60 dollars with a year validity. The second order is for Hotel Cochrane in Washington DC valued at 60 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Cochrane
Washington, D. C
W. L. Stamey
Southern Railway Holiday Train Fares to Gulf Cities
Greatly reduced round trip tickets on sale from all points via Southern railway. Tickets to Tampa February 3 to 8 with return by February 21 and extension option to March 6 for $1.00. Pensacola Mobile and New Orleans tickets February 28 to March 6 with extension to April 3 for $1.00. Through sleeping and dining cars available. See local agent or R. H. DeButts for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Pensacola
Mobile
New Orleans
Southern Railway
Fla
Southern
South
South Railway
R. H. DeButts
D. P. A. Char
Advertisers and local shops feature specials and services
Wade Rankin fixes tires and casings to save money. Gilmer Bros. highlights a liberal space with exceptional bar gs. Allen Bros. announce spring millinery opening for tomorrow and Saturday with lovely creations. Dr. A. P. Staley moves to Winston and will spend Thursdays in High Point for patrons. Leonard Beavans Staley Co. promotes big specials. Stamey Printing House advertises services. Artic Ice and Coal Co. touts coal for cold weather. H Harris and Bro. featured. Weekly space invites buyer interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen Bros
A. P. Staley
Winston
Leonard-Beavans-Staley Co
Stamey Printing House
Artic Ice and Coal Co
Mother's Joy Salve 25c a Jar Promises Quick Relief
An old advertisement extols Mother's Joy Salve priced at 25 cents a jar for ailments like colds and pneumonia. It claims inhalation and skin penetration offer relief, cites consumer testimonials from Nashville Drug Co. and Goose Grease Co., and guarantees refunds if unsatisfied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goose Grease Co
Greensboro
N. C
Nashville Drug CO
Calton
Fk Schooler
Berea
Rice's G G Liniment praised by customers and vets
A flood of testimonials tout Rice's G G Liniment for horses and humans, claiming relief from rheumatism, colds, croup, bronchitis, pleurisy, la grippe, and piles. Letters from Waddell in Richmond to Gardner in Greensboro, plus multiple users, urge immediate orders and wide use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Waddell
Williams & Co
Richmond, Va
Howard Gardner
Greensboro
N. C
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Dr. King
Pervics
Certain &T
Ervice
Tixos Ae
High Point Electric Shoeshop
Southern Buggy Co
N. Main
P. S
Moore Springs
Moore's Springs
Moore’s Mineral Springs
Moore’s Springs, N. C
Wade Rankin
Redding
Gilmer Bros
Ing Drug Co
Exall
Buist
W. W. Idol & CO
N.C
Main St
R. K. Gregory
M. D
Standard Oil .O
I. G. West
Elm City
New York City
Rice
G. G. Liniment
Lillian Mack
Catarre
Greensboro, N. CG
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