Blue Ridge Trip Through Virginia Hills and Snow Hill Visit
The narrative recalls a motor tour through the Blue Ridge from Mount Airy into Virginia, stopping at Snow Hill near the Stamey graveyard, visiting relatives and the old church built by Grandfather Stamey, and pairing scenic mountain views with family reunions. Eldest Winesett kin are highlighted, including Eli Winesette, famed cyclist, now in Oregon, and Lemuel Winesett's strong family. The party returns via Piper’s Gap to Mount Airy, noting a broken car spring but satisfactory repairs.
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Orth Carolina
North Carolina
Virginia
Mount Airy
Blue Ridge
Pipers
Boo Friend
Lexington
Car
Snow Hill
Grandfath
Alex. Stamey
Emery
Robert Winesette
Alex
Winesette
Lemuel Winesett
Robert
West
Virginia Hills
Eli Winesette
Lemuel Winsette
Blue
Eli
Lemuel Winesette
Galax
Ruth Stamey
Seattle
Wash
Piper's Gap
Max
Mr. Combs
Ed. Dodson
Claude Jones
Mary Dodison
Mancie Dodson
Pilot Mountain
W. L. Stamey
Lelia Laurie Pell
Whiskey and car seized after arrest of J L Skeen
J L Skeen was arrested after police found three pints of liquor in his car. The vehicle and owner were taken to police headquarters and Skeen was held on a thousand dollar bond for tomorrow’s court appearance. A gallon of liquor found near the car is believed to be part of the three pints with more on deck.
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J. L. Skeen
Skeen
Superior Court Returns Fines In Racial Assault Cases
In High Point, Arthur Deberry and Irvin Spencer, both described as negro, faced fines for assault and related offenses after appeals from municipal court. The court heard testimony about Louis Thomas charged with carrying a concealed weapon and possessing whiskey for sale, including a vivid witness description. Marvin Cheek, white, failed to appear for vagrancy and auto larceny charges, with bond set at 700 and capiases issued.
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Arthur Deberry
High Point
Municipal Court of
Irvin Spencer
Louis Thomas
Lonnie
Marvin Cheek
RAT SNAP Ad Promises Odorless Rat and Mouse Elimination
An old style ad claims RAT-SNAP kills rats and mice with no odor. It notes cats and dogs avoid it and urges readers to buy three sizes for different buildings. Available through Sizeloff Hardware Co. Matton Drug Co. and Gilmer Bros. Co.
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Sizeloff Hardware Co
Matton Drug Co
Gilmer Bros. Co
Guilford Court Hears Labor Case and Sentences Vail
Labor 30 days on Guilford roads for Reuben Vail after a mistrial in Ed Stevenson assault case. Vail, 300 bond, to begin service Oct 1. Scott Kiser found guilty in another High Point labor dispute case. Also notes deaths and local appointments including J B Carr family, Dr H B Hiatt, Miss Annie Yow moving to High Point, and new citizen Joseph Hutchens Gray.
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Annie Yow
Thomasville
High Point
C. A. Ring
Broad Street
Miss Yow
France
Watts Hospital
Durham
Valuable Property in Furniture City Sold in High Point
A business property parcel located at the northeastern corner of East Washington Street and Centennial Avenue in High Point was the top deal among 10 deeds filed for registration. The 84 by 170 foot lot, with a brick single story building, sold for $9,000 to Chis Bambalis and associates from Milton Silver and others, with plans for a modern garage to be built.
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High Point
East Washington Street
Centennial Avenue
The
Register of Doeds
Chis Bambalis and Associates
Milton Silver
Oakwood Cemetery Improvement Under City Action
The Oakwood cemetery has undergone marked change in three weeks as the City Council directed Streets Superintendent J. D. Koontz to improve the grounds. High grass and weeds were cleared from graves and tombstones, and the lot now presents a creditable appearance. The entrance arch may be painted or removed with shrubbery added. Miss Bessie Myers hosted an informal dance Friday night.
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Oakwood Cemetery
J. D. Koontz
Man loses sight of eye after nail accident at city plant
R. E. Sayles, a carpenter at the new city water plant, lost sight in one eye Thursday when a nail glanced while he was driving a 20 penny nail into scaffolding. He was taken to a local sanatorium for treatment.
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R. E. Sayles
New City
Sayles
Rat Snap Ad Promises Rodent Control for Buildings
An old fashioned ad markets RAT SNAP as a reliable rodent destroyer. It comes in cake form without mixing with other food and offers a money back guarantee. Options include 50 cent two cake size for coops and small buildings and a dollar size for broader use. Sold and guaranteed by Sheloft Hardware Co and Matton Drug Co.
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Sheloft &Hardware Co
Matton Drug Co
Gilmer Bros. Co
Sheroff Hardware Co
Liberty Bond Conversion Drive Seeks Early Action
Holders of Second Liberty Loan and First Liberty bonds may convert now to 4 1/4 percent bonds to gain higher interest. Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond announces that about 750 million in Second Liberty Bonds remain unconverted, with local holdings sizable. Convert before November 15 1919 for Second Loan, and before December 15 1919 for First Loan. New interest starts on conversion dates.
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Liberty Loan
Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond
United States
Lexington Machinist Killed by Current
Lexington report states Jessie L. Ford a machinist at the Dixie furniture factory was electrocuted while removing a bulb from a socket. He died about five minutes after the shock, age about forty, survived by wife and four children.
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Lexington
Jessie L. Ford
Dixie Furniture
No More Rats with RAT SNAP Claim Tested
An advertisement promotes RAT SNAP as a sure rodent killer claiming rats and mice are killed with no smell and that cats or dogs will not touch it. The product is sold with a guarantee by Sheroff.
Cotton Association seeks Chamber help for southern membership drive
S G Rubinow state campaign director of the American Cotton Association asked the High Point Chamber of Commerce to cooperate in a countywide membership drive across the South. He cites aims to hold fair cotton prices and coordinate southern interests while avoiding price drops due to limited refining facilities. He asks for three potential county chairmen to lead the effort.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cotton Association
S. G Rubinow
American Cotton Association
High Point Chamber of Commerce
South
Rubinow
North Carolina
City May Buy Fordson Tractor For Street Department
City officials discuss purchasing a Fordson tractor for the street improvement force. Superintendent Koontz argues the tractor would do more work for less cost than horses and could be used where horses are useless. High feed costs make the tractor a paying proposition.
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J. D. Koontz
Namesake Governor Walter Bickett Birth Noted in High Point
Dr W J McAnally of High Point reports the birth of a son named Walter Bickett Beacham as a lasting sign of esteem for Governor Walter Bickett. The birth occurred Sunday afternoon while the governor spoke to residents, and the father approved the name Walter Bickett Beacham with the birth certificate enclosed.
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W. J. McAnally
High Point
Walter Bickett
Walter Bickett Beacham
U D C of State to Hold NC Convention in High Point
High Point hosts the 23rd annual North Carolina division convention of the United Daughters of the Confederacy. The High Point chapter will entertain visiting delegates October 7 8 9 10 with preparations for at least 200 guests and many local homes opened for the occasion.
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High Point
United Daughters of the Confederacy
North Carolina
RAT-SNAP Odorless Mice Trap Ad Claims Effectiveness
Rat Snap claims to also catch mice and prevent odors from carcasses. A single package is shown as proof of effectiveness with a 28¢ size cake advertised as sufficient for a pan.
Filthy Lucre Drops Into City's Strong Box
Paul Payne, a young white man, pleaded guilty to vagrancy, fined 25 dollars plus costs, and warned by Judge Kirkman to find work. Jesse Pethel, a Black man, faced three charges, sentenced to six months on county roads for stealing 17 dollars from Alford Gordon, plus two housebreaking counts bound over to higher court. John Shepard and Baxter Whiskeen, white men, waived examination and were bound over to superior court with 200 dollar bonds each. Price Reid, a Black man, fined five dollars and costs. Grady Burton speeding case dismissed. drunkenness case lacking sufficient evidence. Other trials included W. G Myers carrying concealed weapons for 50 dollars and Walt Murry assault with costs.
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Paul Payne
Kirkman
Jesse Pethel
Alford Gordon
John Shepard
Baxter Whiskeen
Price Reid
Grady Burton
Washington Street
Burton
W. G Myers
Walt Murry
Denounces Strikes as Tyranny by Few Longshoremen
H H Merrick of Chicago, president of the Mississippi Valley Association, denounced strikes in New Orleans at Zone No 1. He called the longshoremen’s threat tyranny and accused labor leaders of being drunk with power. He questioned the AFL’s influence and warned against obstructing the nation’s machinery with a small minority.
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New Orleans
H. H. Merrick
Chicago
Mississippi Valley Association
Ama- Ean Federation of Labor
Edwards of Business College Charged With Assault
C C Edwards president of Ed wards Business college was charged with assaulting Olivia Preston a student at the college. He was found not guilty in municipal court after the judge said Edwards was capable of running his own school and that rough handling did not prove guilt.
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C. C. Edwards
Edwards Business College
Olivia Preston
Edwards
Kirkman
Kiser Pays Heavy for Retailing and Gambling Cases
Scott Kiser of High Point a former union official was fined 75 dollars and taxed with costs in a retailing case. In another retailing case prayer for judgment was continued as was done in a third case charging gambling.
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Kiser
Scott Kiser
High Point
Ruth Stamey Attends Dance and Visits Greensboro kin
Miss Ruth Stamey of Seattle visiting the editor’s family proceeded to Greensboro Friday for a dance at the Orttenry and planned a Saturday trip to Winston to visit relatives. She departs for home later this week.
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Ruth Stamey
Seattle
Wash
Greensboro
E. L. Stamey
Orttenry
Winston
Auto Jumped Bridge Near Mount Airy No One Hurt
Editor reports a Brisco car ran off a high bridge near Mount Airy in North Carolina Virginia line. The vehicle landed near the bank but miraculously no injuries occurred. A stump caught the left rear spring preventing a fall into the river. The driver claimed a five mile an hour speed, suggesting a possible steering problem.
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Sridge
North Carolina
Virginia
Mount Airy
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