Paris Seat Relocated and World War Fronts Echo
The French government plans move from Paris to Bordeaux. Reports from Russia recount a seven day battle near Lemberg with Austrians, the Russians claiming victory and capture of 150 guns. Separate dispatches note German cavalry movements, British actions, and Japan’s troop landings near Tsing Tau amid China’s neutrality protests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Bordeaux
Lemberg
Galica
Russia
East
Cadpiegneen
Japan
Lung Kow
Tsing Tau
Pekin
China
Community News Roundup from East North Carolina to Virginia
Local updates report visits by Snow Church representatives O D Pickard and E D Pickard to family in North Carolina and Virginia, nurse Gilbert Muse returns to City Hospital, Margar ite Kirkman hosts a party, Dr J T Burrus back from Europe, M C Crowson relocates, Odell Peacock convalescent, Mrs Haynes and daughter home from South Carolina, W C Beavans visits North Wilkesboro, Recorder Edmunds health improving, Elks meeting planned, consideration of new auto tax for war funding, J A Tussey burglary on Ray Street with $8 in cash stolen from his and his wife’s purses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D.pickard
Snow Church
Nashville
Tenn
E. D. Pickard
Lansing Michigan
WJ. Armfield
Noath Carolina
Virginia
Gilbert Muse
New York City
City
P. Ward Eshelman
Pittsburgh Plate Glass Company
Margarite Kirkman
East Washington Street
J. T. Burrus
M. C. Crowson
The
Home Banking Co
Jones St
Odell Peacock
Thorowell Haynes
South Carolina
W. C. Beavans
Chas. Sinks
North Wilkesboro
Recorder Edmunds
High Point
Elks
Thei
J. A. Tussey
Ray Street
Mr. Tussey
Judge Reverses Bond Claim for Best Chair Co. Case
In the bankruptcy matter of Best Chair Co. Beulah Best Price won on appeal before Judge James E. Boyd. She sought two $1,000 bonds as collateral for a $1,600 debt. the referee had barred collateral for both loan and services. The judge ruled the bonds may collateralize the loan but not the services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. Boyd
Best Chair Co
High Post
Beulah Best Price
Ferguson
Boyd
Scene of a Drable Murder in Dixon Home Remembered
Editor visits the Dixon home near Cleve land County and recalls the Dec 13 1912 axe murder of John Dixon his wife and a child The account credits Frank Gladden and John Ross with planning the attack and details the confessions and aftermath including trials and sentences The piece also reflects on the nearby Piedmont Schools Goodnight home and local memories and mentions recent travels and church moves in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland County
Dixon
Pee
Brat
Frank Gladden
Homse
Jo Dixon
Jerry Queen
Frank Gladdep
John Dixon
Gladden
Joan Dixon
Mr. Queen
John Ross
Ross
Mr. Dixon
Pleasant Trip Marred by Repeated Car Troubles
The editor and his family, plus Mrs. Harry Hoffman, travelled from High Point to relatives in Catawba and surrounding counties. A punctured tire sparked a chain of tire failures and delays from Lexington toward Thomasville, ending with a late return home. The piece notes repairs, a missing property item, and reflections on highway guidance and hospitality encountered along the journey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hoffman
High Point
Catawba
Lincoln
Cleveland
Salisbury
Hickory
Jugtown
Fallston
Shelby
Waco
Cherryville
Bessemer City
Gastonia
Charlotte
Spencer
Lexington
Thomasville
Ben Morris
Winston
Sarah Johnson
Tom Wyant
Nash Wyant
S. L.eetevers
Pink Wyant
John Leonard
Slanderer Run Out of Town After Court Action
A man named Shepard also called Gaston and employed by Mellichampe Bros. and Petrie Printing Co was arrested for slandering a city young lady. He received six months on the county roads, then was ordered to pay costs and to leave town by 430 p m and depart the state. He departed for Jamestown afoot after signing a sworn denial of the accusations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shepard
Gaston
Mellichampe Bros
Petrie Printing Co
Jamestown
Precinct Committee Appoints City Polling Aide Group
Mr E G Sherrill names a precinct based polling committee including TJ Geld Dr Zollicoffer J S Kirkman Eugene Parrish A E Tate Geo A Matton R A Wheeler W J McAnnally S L Davis R L Pickett C F Long E H Farris W L Stamey R A Gray D H Milton Arthur Lion J J Griffith to serve in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E.G. Sherrill
TJ Geld
Dr. Zollicoffer
J. 5. Kirkman
Eugene Parrish
A. E. Tate
Geo. A. Matton
R.a.wheeler
W. J. McAnnally
S. L. Davis
R.L. Pickett
C.F. Long
E. H
New Tailor Harris Tailoring Co Opens in High Point
The Harris Tailoring Co located at 203 N Main Street next to Home Banking Co will open Saturday September 5. The gentlemen in charge promise prompt efficient work with a fall line priced from 16 to 60 dollars and invite inspection of the up to date establishment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harris Tailoring Co
High Point
N. Main Street
Home Banking Co
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la Baim
Leonardo Beay Ansstamey Company
Thor
North Carolina Public Service
North State
Jack Taylor
Germany
the Kaiser
Bonds
John Dix
Usband
Uni
Ed Lias
Weip
Ross i
Mrs. Queen
Sidd Kriggs
Ella Williams
Kriggs
Piedmont
Meaury
Goodnight
Palm Tree
Mr. Goodnight
Capt. Wyant
Henry ‘White
Henry White, Jr
Lynn
Mass
C. P. Cobb
Mebane
C. S. Farriss
Balsam
J.B. Richardson
Stamey Bros
North Carolina
W. E. Herndon
J. W. Walker
Lane
North Main Street
Ball Park
Maccabees
R. F. Dalton
New York
NEW Tailor
Kryptok
A. P. Staley Optometrist
Staley
N.C
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