Bandholtz Reports Calm Coal River Valley Tour
General H Bandholtz led an inspection along the Coal River valley from Clothier to Spruce Fork noting no disorder and a calm atmosphere. Colonel Martin led detachments toward Jeffery and the Hewett valley with orders to patrol the divide, the detail late returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
W. Vas
Virginia
H. Bandholtz
Clothier
oTiers
Ape
Martin
Hewett Valley
Jeffery Ceony
Spruce Forkve
Allen Austin Seeks Solicitor Post in Guilford District
Allen Austin a prominent High Point attorney and Guilford County representative has been endorsed by the township executive committee to run for solicitor of the 15th judicial district. He would replace Cy Bower of Lexington who will not stand in the June primaries. The district includes Davidson Stokes and Guilford counties. The committee aims to nominate a Guilford man and estimates about 10 Democrats support the ticket. Bower has not announced his plans and is not expected to for about a week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Allen Austin
Builford County
Nt Township
Yeelftth
Cy Bower
Lexington
Ing
Guilford Eas Vy
Bower
Davidson
Stokes
Guilbie
Bie Circus Sets Greensboro Run With New Steel Trains
Colonel Seth B Howe, owner of Howe's Great London Circus and Van Amburg's new Wild Animals, announces a new all steel train setup and a national tour. Greensboro dates list September 15 with preparations for seventy foot cars on local sidings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth B. Howe
Howe
United States
Canada
Tts
Greensboro
High Point Businessman Praises Negro Veterans at Legion Benefit
Bruce Carraway, prominent High Point businessman, delivered a forceful address at a Dixie theater benefit for Crispa Atstucks post of the American Legion. He lauded Negro World War service and stressed the importance of service, drawing a large crowd as boxing matches raised proceeds for the legion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bruce Carraway
High Point
Dixie Theater
Crispa Atstucks Negro Post
American Legion
Legion
Carraway
Probing Ku Klux Activities in New London Conn
Superintendent Hurley of the state police announced plans to investigate Ku Klux Klan activity across the state and seek police cooperation from various cities. Readily available recruiting circulars said to be in circulation in valley communities Derby Naugatuck and other towns, with organizers taking profits from new members as part of a concealed society structure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New London
Conn
Hurley
Pece
Con
Derby
Nangtuck
Society
Reily
Nia
Arley
Minin Soralia
I l
Governor Morrison a Suitor for Mrs Vanderbilt
A New York gossip column claims North Carolina Governor Morrison is the leading suitor to Mrs. George W. Vanderbilt of Biltmore. General Pershing and General Julian S. Carr are also named as potential rivals. Morrison has been linked since the Asheville summer, with Mrs. Vanderbilt active in North Carolina public life and road improvements efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
George W. Vanderbilt
New York
Morrison
Pershing
Julian S. Carr
Raleigh
Asheville
Cholly Knickerbocker
New York American
Biltmore
House
Vanderbilt
State Fair Association
Morison
General Carr
General Pershing
Decrease in Births and Deaths in City and Township
City and township birth and death rates fell in August per figures from Dr. M. Stanton vital statistics chief. High Point logged 33 births and 15 deaths for the month while township totals showed 10 births and 2 deaths, down from 24 births and 5 deaths in July.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. M. Stanton
High Point
W. M. Tucker
Labor Day Quiet in High Point Amid Quiet Observance
Labor Day passed quietly in High Point with a morning baseball game and a nighttime Ku Klux Klan parade. Most manufacturers closed. few merchants did, and many citizens showed no sign of observing the national holiday in the Furniture City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Furniture City
Washington Dreadnought Launch at Camden Shipyard
The battleship Washington, one of the four largest US navy ships, was launched Thursday at Gloucester plant of New York Shipbuilding Corporation. She will mount eight 16 inch rifles and fourteen 5 inch guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camden
N. J
Washington
United States Navy
Gloucester
New York Shipbuilding Corporation
Edwards Acquitted After Unwritten Law Claim
Daniel Edwards was acquitted in a Danville preliminary hearing for the shooting death of H. P. Pridmore, the verdict based on unwritten law. A crowd of about 250 people greeted Edwards after the ruling and surged forward to shake his hand.
Stray Horse Sold for 90 Cents by Unknown Man
A white stranger sold a good looking horse on the streets last week for 90 cents. He claimed to be bound for a train and sought a quick buyer. A negro buyer offered 90 cents but could not raise more. the man took the money, handed over the horse, and departed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spencer
Lee’s Sword Used At Upperville Wedding Ceremony
The sword of General R. E. Lee was used to cut the cake at the marriage of Miss Anne Carter Lee and Lieut. Hanson Edward Ely Jr. on Saturday in Upperville Virginia. Miss Lee is the granddaughter of the Confederate leader and the sword was borrowed from Richmond’s museum.
Barber Poles to Go in Winston-Salem District
The Winston-Salem city board of aldermen passed an ordinance requiring removal of all old wooden poles and signs from the sidewalk in the white way district. Mr and Mrs Frank Pell of Ramseur Route 1 spent Sunday with the family of W L Stamey returning Monday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
Frank Pell
Ramseur
Spert
W. L. Stamey
Splendid Asset for Our Children Health program in schools
Health initiative urges weigh and height tests in every school to monitor growth and nutrition. It advocates yearly physicals by family physicians, removal of certain adenoids and tonsils, and emergency school medical kits with dispensary supplies. School nurse duties include personal health instruction, monthly height and weight charts, daily absentee reports, and class talks by nurses and local doctors.
Minor court cases settled in municipal sessions
Judge Walter Royal presided Tuesday as Lee Wiles and Mrs Lee Wiles faced affray charges. Wiles was guilty with costs taxed. Mrs Wiles cleared. Walter Smith T R Davis and A L Davis were convicted of affray, each fined five dollars plus a third of costs. Rose Steelman dismissed on speeding costs. Clark Beeson not pros on disorderly conduct. S M Lewis had judgment suspended for operating with cutout open. Barker not guilty, Prather convicted with suspended judgment. Several cases continued.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Royal
Lee Wiles
Wiles
Clark Beeson
S. M. Lewis
Robert Barker
J. O. Prather
Barker
Prather
Begged for Mercy in Cherokee County Shootout
Chester Warren Canton pleaded for mercy as Sumper Johnson fatally wounded him near Cyde Saturday morning. Johnson allegedly claimed Warren aimed a pistol and fired before Johnson opened fire. A posse hunts Johnson while Warren bleeds, with authorities opposing further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Chester Warren Canton
Sumper Johnson
Cyde
Johnson
Warren
A P Wilson Joins Welborn Furniture as Traveling Rep
A P Wilson formerly of Greensboro has become traveling representative for Welborn Furniture of High Point. He brings extensive furniture experience from his time with Barber Furniture of Greensboro. He will continue to live in the city. Saleslady Wanted at Stameys Jewelry Store for bright energetic person with business qualifications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. P. Wilson
Greensboro
Welborn Furniture Company
High Point
Wilson
Barber Furniture Company
Ate City
Stamey’s Jewelry Store
White Robed Parade by Ku Klux Klan in High Point
About 300 Klansmen in white robes marched through High Point Tuesday night led by two men and horse riders. The parade extended over a half mile along Main and South Main streets, a flaming cross and United States flag visible, amid a heavy rain, while residents watched and speculated about the group's leadership and origins.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of the Ku Klux Klan
Oder
High Point
Centennial Avenue
United States
Main Freet
Tey
Main Streets
Green
Hamilton
Hamilton Street
Appointment of Receivers Delayed in Thomasville Banks
Raleigh dispatch reports delay in naming a receiver for Bank of Thomasville as the state banking commission weighs actions amid alleged banking infractions in Thomasville Denton and Mocksville. Rival banker T J Finch faces opposition, while Mrs Armfield offers 71000 to influence the decision and Rev Archibald Johnson defends orphanage deposits of 22900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Bank of
Thomasville
Corporation Commission
Denton
Mocksville
Commission
T. J. Finch
Davidson County
Armfield
Archibald Johnson
Charity and Children
Route 4 News on Dry Spell and Road Accidents
The letter notes a looming drought blamed on ignoring commandments. Farmers may plant little wheat due to dry weather. A collision near Wallburg between a Motsinger car and Farabee buggy injures T. S. Farabee and his son John Clay, treated by Dr. Jackson. Despite the miracle, road dangers persist and tobacco curing nears end with disappointing quality and poor prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. S. Farabee
John Clay
Wallburg
Chester Motsinger
Distinctive Gifts Shop Offers Silver Gold and Gem Selections
A gift shop markets distinctive selections for givers of good gifts featuring silver items gold pieces and precious stones. The store emphasizes high quality wares and curated selections for special occasions.
Pretty Wedding Near High Point Sets New Home
A neat home wedding outside the southern High Point incorporated lines joined Miss Rosa D. Wilson and Mr. Robah A. Adams. The Rev. Andrews officiated as guests watched the ceremony. The couple left for Burlington where the groom works at a moving picture theatre and will reside. The Review extends best wishes to the newlyweds. The editor toured High Point laundry, where Crowder proprietors recently installed modern machinery and expanded plant. The two-story facility now hosts hotel work, dry cleaning and washing with a capable staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa D. Wilson
Robah A. Adams
Andrews
Burlington
Moving Picture Theatre
Moving Picture Theatre, and Where Mr. and Mrs. Adams
Mrs. Adams
High Point
Messrs. Crowder
Messrs
Crowder
Ku Klux Klan Letter Warns Crawford in Staunton
W. G. Crawford received a letter signed Ku Klux Klan warning him to wear respectable clothing take baths more often stop talking to women and girls in undignified ways and either go to work or leave town authorities investigated the threatening message in Staunton Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Staunton
W. G. Crawford
Ku Klux Klan
Mt Airy to Attack Rats in Sept Campaign
Mt Airy North Carolina will stage a rat killing campaign from September 5 to 10. Town commissioners Kiwanis club and Woman's club have bought enough rat poison to supply every home and business with a free can as the war on rats begins in earnest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mt. Airy
Mount Airy
N. C
Kiwanis Club
Woman’s Club
High Pointer Reports Weevil Plague Shrinking South Carolina Cotton
S. M. Wade, a High Point resident, returns from South Carolina with boll weevils in a bottle to show farmers the pest's impact. He says the cot ton crop will be smaller this year due to weevil activity, noting farmers are discouraged as he toured the cotton belt with his family, including relatives in Columbia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Wade
South Carolina
S. M. Wade
High Point
Palmetto
Mr. Wade
Martdn
Wade
Columbia
Justice for All Classes: Greensboro Doctor Sentenced
A prominent Greensboro physician received a lengthy term for immorality, with a call for equal punishment of big and small violators. The writer argues justice must apply uniformly, regardless of status, to uphold law and deter crime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
North Carolina
Law and mob rule tested in West Virginia
The article argues the central issue is whether law will remain supreme or mobs seize control. It asserts that while mobs briefly disrupt order and force concessions, the law endures and government authority remains untainted. West Virginia will follow this pattern.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Dissolution of Kivett and Jones partnership store pending court decision
The Kivett and Jones store is closed while the court considers the dissolution of the partnership. Mr Kivett desires to buy or sell Mr Jones interest in the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kivett & Jones
Kivett
Body of Soldier Reaches America in Hoboken
The body of Sergeant Willie L. Underwood, age 32, killed in France on November 10, 1918, arrived in Hoboken, New Jersey, Friday night and will be brought to High Point for interment. He led the first High Point contingent to Camp Jackson, trained at Camp Jackson, and went overseas in spring 1918 with the 322nd Infantry of the 81st Wildcat division. Funeral planned at his father in law J. G. Igonard’s home at 800 Willowbrook Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Willie L. Underwood
France
Hoboken
N. J
High Point
Underwood
Camp Jackson
J. G. Igonard
Willowbrook Street
Soudon
322Nd Infantry
Man recovering after horse kick injures jaw at hospital
Tom Michae, a young white man, was seriously injured Saturday when kicked by a horse. He is improving at Guilford General Hospital where he was taken for treatment. He suffered a broken jawbone and facial injuries. doctors expect recovery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Michae
Guilford General Hospital
Michael
Laying Hens Need Real Entertainment
Durham, Sept. 4. The Rev Marshall Dawson of Storrs Conn outlines hen psychology and how to keep laying stock entertained to avoid boredom. He spoke at a rural pastors conference at New Hampshire College on profitable sidelines for ministers. The piece notes Dawson’s poultry interest alongside his preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
N. D
Marshall Dawson
Storrs
Conn
New Hampshire College
Heer
Dawson
Cotton Prices Go Still Higher in New York Open
The cotton market opened strongly on September 6 with gains from the prior week’s bullish crop figures. Prices rose 104 to 135 points, with advances of 140 to 155 points from the call, as futures for December and later months opened around 19 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Where is Mississippi Settlement in North Carolina
A reader asks for the location of Mississippi Settlement in North Carolina once home to relatives. The note mentions 4 Rev. High Point and Ww. Stamey Pee Sir and asks for historical light on where Mississippi Settlement or Mssassip Settlement may have been, requesting any information from readers. The editor invites further light on the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N. C
Stamey
Mississippi
N.C
Mssassip
Sirdes A. Jacobs
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Spectro
Allen Austin
Solicitor’s Orb
Bie Circus
Mrs. Vanderbilt
Department of School
the Klux Klux Klan
Route 4
Mary A. Clodfelter
Wilson Nuptialism Dandy High
Bundayight J Point Institution
America
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