Risse Tire Company Eyes North Carolina Factory
The Risse Tire Company of Chicago plans a North Carolina tire factory and visited High Point. Local chamber leaders discussed stock participation of High Point businessmen totaling 100000 to fund the High Point plant, with investors assured of securing the funds. The firm will choose among seven Southern cities including Greensboro and Winston-Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Risse Tire Company of
Chicago
North Carolina
High Point
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs. Connell
Miller and Laughlin
Risse Tire Company
McConnell
High
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Charles M Burton Dead At Home In High Point
Charles M Burton, 53, a well known High Point resident, died at his home 421 Mangum Avenue after a brief illness. The funeral, conducted by Rev George R Brown, pastor of the Methodist Protestant church, was held at the home with interment in Mechanicsville Cemetery. He was a member of Jr O U A M and W O, with the crew handling the services. A Ford touring car theft incident occurred when Mr Hayworth found his car moved from North Main Street after he left it for a few minutes while shopping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Burton
High Pointer
Mangum Avenue
George R. Brown
Methodist Protestant Church
Mechanicsville
W. O
Way
Crewe
Hayworth
High Point
Lorad
North Main Street
Mr. Hayworth
New Cigar Factory for City in High Point
The McCrarry Cigar company opens as a late High Point enterprise. It operates from the Western Union Telegraph office on North Main Street. It seeks a charter with 100000 authorized capital stock. Cigar names are Big Boy and Oh Pa. E. T. Terrell of Greensboro, with 25 years in the trade, will be superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McCrarry Cigar Company
High Point
Western Union
North Main Street
New Cigar Company
E. T. Terrell
Greensboro
Municipal auto license laws invalid in Raleigh ruling
Raleigh May 14 The Supreme Court holding in the Hallman Fink case from Concord invalidates city ordinances collecting $20 cab fees as unlawful. The ruling cites the State highway act setting a $1 maximum treasury intake, affecting about 100 taxi companies in Raleigh and reducing city revenues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Supreme Court
Hallman Fink
Concord
Embargo Details On Freight Movement Near Washington
An embargo on freight destined far north of Washington, notified to S C Schaub of the Southern Railway, was caused by Potomac yards congestion per C and O traffic manager Lews Ryan. The embargo was temporary and has been relieved. Miss Annie Horney of Jamestown is visiting Miss Noriie Horney nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
S. C. Schaub
Southern Railway
Potomac Yards
Lews Ryan
C. and
Wake Forest graduates open law office in town
Wilson and C. By DeShazo, Wake Forest college graduates, establish a law office over Mat ton drug store to practice law. Miss Lorraine Burgess and Miss Helen Blackwell visit, A. E. Futrell improves at home, families travel to Kings Mountain and Hot Springs Ark, Guilford college and Trinity attendances noted, and a smallpox report mentions Anthony Spencer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
DeShazo
Wake Forest College
Matton Drug Store
Lorraine Burgess
Greensboro
Kings Mountain
Saunders
E ‘Eyherd
Petersboro
Gnotdine
High Point
Mary Mendenhall
Summerfeld School
Beatrice Crouch
High Point Hospital
Death of Alexander C. Clod Felter near Wallburg
Alexander Clod Felter died last Saturday at home after throat surgery at Winston Hospital. He was 18, a lifelong Christian active in church and Sunday school. Funeral held at Shady Grove with Rev Goode and Rev Parker, survived by father, mother, three brothers and two sisters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallburg
Winston Hospital
Burrus
High Point
Phillips
Christ
Shady Grove
Goode
Thomasville
Parker
Thomanville
Carlisle
Kirkeley
Commencement Exercises of City Schools Reported
The report describes a crime case involving a Black Hartman suspect and the identification by Mrs. Zera Sartin. Sheriff D B Stafford escorted the suspect to jail for trial. Community members gathered to observe the arrest and discuss sightings near the crime scene. The text also lists various senior class events and graduation activities planned for the week.
Recorder Court Hears Speeding and Theft Cases
Tom Morrison Negro fined 21 dollars and costs for speeding and warned by Judge Kirkman. G B Foster, Ai T Holton and William Clark referenced for speeding or failures to appear. Richmond Beaman Negro ordered to pay 350 dollars damages and costs or six months on roads. further six months if operating an automobile. Paul Kirkman white sought to plead trespass. bond posted and appeal noted. John Brewer white found guilty of larceny from Stamey Jewelry. fined 100 dollars and costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Morrison
J. Kirkman
Rds
Morrison
G. B. Foster
Ai T. Holton
William Clark
Richmond Beaman
Kirkman
H. W. Frazier
J. Allen Austin
Paul Kirkman
White
Young Kirkman
Associated Charities
John Brewer
Stamey Jewelry Company
Jessie Lee Moser Dies at 38 High Pointer
Jessie Lee Moser, 38, well known High Pointer, died at his home Friday after several weeks illness. Survived by widow, four children, and one brother D. J. Moser. Funeral held Saturday at Mechanicsville Primitive Baptist Church at 3 PM. Rev. O L Ruth and Rev. McMillan officiated. Jr. O U A M and P O S of A assisted in services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jessie Lee Moser
Moser
D. J. Moser
Primitive Baptist Church
Mechanicsville
O. L. Ruth
McMillan
P. O
Negro driver cited in wreck injuring horse on East Washington
A horse and buggy owned by H. W. Frazier of West High street was struck by Richard Beaman driving for J. B. Strickland. The horse was seriously injured, the buggy damaged, and Beaman was jailed after a reckless driving charge. He paid 300 damages or serve six months, Hig agreed to pay. Miss Hallie Suttle of Turleville, Va., visited Miss Belva Calloway in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Frazier
West High Street
East Washington Street
Richard Beaman
J. B. Strickland
Kirkman
Hig
Hallie Suttle
Turleville, Va
High Point
Belva Calloway
Former Governor R B Glenn Dies in Winnipeg Hotel
Former North Cal governor Robert B Glenn died in his bed at the Royal Alexandra Hotel in Winnipeg. Officials say heart disease caused his death, with a nurse who had attended him nearby. He was on a duty commission tour and had expressed a wish to die in harness before dying after a stair descent attempt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipeg
Robert B.in
North Cal
Royal Alexandra Hotel
Overson
St. Lawrence
City Hall
Gienn
Nee
Associated Press
Robert B Glenn Governor and Prohibition Champion
Robert B Glenn of Rockingham County born August 11 1854 in North Carolina son of Chalmers L Glenn and Annie Dodge Glenn educated at Davidson College University of Virginia and Pearson Law School college mate of Woodrow Wilson served in Stokes County law practice Winston-Salem solicitor district attorney and state senator elected governor in 1904 promoted statewide prohibition oversaw debt reduction improved charitable institutions and railroad rate reform campaigned for Parker and later supported Wilson reelection toured the country as a prohibition advocate appointed to the International Joint Commission in 1913 married Nina Deaderick in 1878 with two children. Stamey Jewelry Store advertises watches and low prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Broadnax Glenn
Rockingham County
N. C
Chalmers L Glenn
Annie Dodge Glenn
Washington Irving
Davidson College
University of Virginia
Pearson’s Law School
Wilson
Stokes County
Winston-Salem
Alton B. Parker
Prohibition
Robert B. Glenn
International Joint Commission
United States
Canada
the Simmons
Nina Deaderick
Knoxville
Tenn
Chalmers L. Glenn
Daniel E. Hoffman
Mrs Bradshaw aboard wrecked steamer Munemar off San Salvador
Mrs W G Bradshaw and her daughter Edith, visiting in Cuba, were aboard the Munemar when it ran aground on a coral reef near San Salvador. S O S signals from the Athenic led to the rescue of 83 passengers, now en route to New York. The ship was towed to port by Miami wrecking tugs. the Bradshaws are due home this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Bradshaw
Edith
New York
Bradshaw
Coral
Miami
U C V Meeting at Fayetteville June 1 3
Ansonville North Carolina 1920 notice for U C V reunion in Fayetteville June 1 2 3 Headquarters 2nd Brigade NC Division officers urged to wear uniform and attendees to furnish identification for reduced rail fare. notify headquarters with expected veterans and families to avoid full price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ansonville
N. C
Jane
Prigade
U. GC. V
N. C. State
U. c
Fayetteville
Opals Grow Scarcer as Diamonds Prices Rise
Opals formerly valued modestly now fetch prices comparable to diamonds as supply from Hungary and Australia dwindles. Hungarian mines shut by war may remain closed for years while Australian black opals near exhaustion, driving top stones to 200 to 300 dollars for pins and some as high as 5000. A Missouri lawyer in Shelbyville sends a note about his grandfather Miles O Bryan who helped found the local Sunday school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Australia
Enoch M. O'Bryan
Miles O'Bryan
Shelbyville
Missouri
National Meeting of Methodist Protestant Youth in High Point
One third of state representation attends the national young people's convention of the Methodist Protestant church in High Point this week. Delegates number around several hundred with plans for a record event featuring addresses by Rev J W Hawley Rev H L Freeman and Dr J C Williams among others. The program spans May 18 to May 20 with prayer services group meetings and multiple lectures on children's work youth programs and evangelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Methodist Protestant Church
High Point
J. W.W. Howley
Missouri
H.L. Freeman
Adrain College
Mich
Ed W. Maier
Columbus
Ohio
F .G. Cline
Maryland
Board of Foreign Missions
C. R. Green
BE. D. Stonb
Baltimore
United States
J. C. Williams
Texas
Westminster College
G.W. Haddaway
Young People's Board
The
R. H. Shaw, Jr
J. J. Farris
George R. Brown
J. Kerlin
J. W. Hawley
Stereoticon Pictures
H. L. Freeman
H. W. Mater
J. E. Pritchard
A. G. Dion
Coe
J. Shroyer
C. E. Forlines
W. E. Grovés
J. W. Shell
J. H. Straughn
L. Cc
D. D
L. C. Little
William. Ralph Hall
Ddi
B.C. Kiet
H. W. Maier
W. B. Grove
William Ralph Hall
R. Green
H. Wmaiser
J. H. Pritchard
A. G. Dixon
M. J. Shroyer
BE. Forlines
J. Hu’ Straughn
E.’ D‘stone
G. G. Shurtz
Fools Hill
C. E. Forliness
Living Torch
BH. D. Stone
Jesus
D. BD
My Fathers Garden
America
George H. Miller
G. W. Haddaway
Travelers Protective Association Holds State Convention in Salisbury
The annual State convention of the Travelers Protective Association was held in Salisbury on Friday and Saturday. Delegates from Post D of High Point included A. T. Walker Q C Harris G W Clark D M Brown R Thurman and C F Tomlinson. The event featured business sessions and social activities such as a barbecue and dance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Travelers Protective Association
Salisbury
High Point
A. T. Walker
Q. C. Harris
G. W. Clark
D. M. Brown
R. Thurman
C. F. Tomlinson
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Annie Horney
Jamestown
Noriie Horney
IBM
Lamar McCallum
R. B. Terry
G. P. Parker
Robert Brockett
W. P. Bynum
Charles P. Neese
York
Arpie Fogleman
D. R. Fogleman
Guilford County
Westminister Presbyterian Church
C. E. Hodgin
Ro Neese
wWul Robbins
Will
Old Town
Anthony Spencer
Louise Welborn
Trinity
Miss Welborn
Mary Johnson
Hart Johnson
Mr. Johnson
Alexander Clod
Felter
Swife
Zera Sartin
Gree
Hartman
Eugene C. Brooks
James N. Turner
les*-House Furnishing Co
Recorder’s Court
R. B. Glenn
Stamey
Salis
Sasak Hohe
M. P'S
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