Growth of the Thomasville Baptist Orphanage Struggle and Progress
The article recounts the founding and development of the Thomasville Baptist Orphanage. It highlights key figures like J. H. Mills, J. C. Searber, Noah Biggs, and Rev. M. L. Kesler, the construction of dormitories, the central dining and sewing facilities, and the 450 acre farm. It notes later gifts from Mrs. Kennedy and others, the Kennedy Memorial Home plan near Kinston, new buildings, fundraising needs, and the role of Sunday schools in sustaining operations and support for orphans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greansboro
Charlotte
Thomasville
C. Durham
J. H. Mills
Baptist State Convention
J.C. Searber
Mr. Elliott
Dr. Kingsbury
Mills
Scotland Neck
Noah Biggs
Biggs
Huffham
John Mitchel
W. W. Mitchell
John Watson
Dennis Simons
Ing
Fannie Miller
Miller
Trinity College
Milla
J. B. Boone
Boone
North Carolina
M. L. Kesler
Kinston
N. C
Carolina
Calvert
Kennedy Memorial
Averitt
State News Highlights From Charleston Fire to Federal Posts
Charleston reports a 35000 fire on the 25th as the Morganton Messenger notes events from the 26th ult. Violations include the Southern Express office break in and liquor theft. Porter's postmaster Smith faces mail rifling charges on bond. Wachovia cashier Hicks seeks a two year term after false entries. Newton School expansion shows 525 students with 100 remaining. Panama Exposition offer to Greensboro veteran Andrew Joyner Sr. at 3000 annually. Parcel post weight cap urged from 20 to 50 pounds. Atlantic Coast Line president Martin Emerson dies in Wilmington at 63 from indigestion. Malone named customs collector for New York Port, succeeding Mitchell. Judge Bragan resigns effective Dec 31 amid health concerns.
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Andrew Joyner
Greensboro
Beeen
San Francisco
Burleson
Interstate Commerce Commission
Dudley Field Malone
Port of
New York
John Purroy Mitchell
New York City
Malone
O’gorman
Stephen C. Bragan
First Judicial District
Gov
Craig
Washington D. C
Declamation Contest Draws Watauga Students to Boone
On Thanksgiving Day schools from Watauga County sent declaimers to Boone for prizes offered by Appalachian Training School faculty. Winners included Joe Phillips for boys and Nora Bingham for girls. The event inspired plans to hold it annually and highlighted local talent from Cove Creek Sandy Flat Phillips Walnut Grove.
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Watauga County
Boone
Appalachian Training School
Cove Creek School
Sandy Flat
Phillips School
Walnut Grove
Joe Phillips
Bower
Phillips
Joe
Var- Ira Mast
James Horton
Cove Creek
H. W. Grady
Frank Ieenhour
Sandy Flats
Maude Perry
Bingham
Geneva Icenhour
Constipation Promises From Dr King's New Life Pills
Advertising copy claims constipation poisons the entire system and promises relief from waste buildup. It urges use of Dr King's New Life Pills to cure constipation and related headaches, priced 25 cents, available at druggists or by mail from H. E. Bucklen & Co of Philadelphia and St. Louis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. E
Bucklen & Co, Phila
St. Lou
Obituary for Isaac W Storie Longtime church member dies aged 32
Isaac W Storie died August 31 1913 at age 32 years 10 months 4 days. He joined Three Forks Laurel Fork Beth and Forest Grove churches serving as deacon and treasurer. After feeble health he spent his final days with his children, faithful wife having preceded him. A G Storie commits to J L Council deputy in Statesville will move to Florida to develop property.
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Forest Grove Baptist Church
Isaac W. Storie
Three Forks
Laurel Fork
Leing
Beaver Dam
Beth Church
J. L. Council
Watauga
Revenue
Or ii
Statesville
Florida
Veterinary Surgeon Announces Practice in Vilas NC
Professional notice from T. E. Bingham and F. A. Linney promoting legal services and a veterinary surgeon H. Hayes announces veterinary practice in Vilas North Carolina offering expertise across branches of veterinary surgery and claiming sole county presence.
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Cory
Vilas, N
H. Hayes
Tragic shooting in Charlotte Minnie Springs over jealousy
A 17 year old Black girl was shot and killed by a similarly aged Black boy in Charlotte Minnie Springs. The motive is listed as jealousy. An unrelated ad touts Dr Hobson's Eczema Ointment with a testimonial from Geo W Fitch of Mendota NL claiming long term eczema relief after one box. The ad promises a money back guarantee and is sold by Pfeiffer Chemical Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Minnie Springs
Hobson
Geo. W. Fitch
Mendota
Hendrix Brothers Store Ad at Stony Fork NC
Know Your Goods. We carry Geo. D. Witt winter shoes for all, hats from NY markets, easy wear C T C clothing, and a wide hardware line. Undertaker supplies, up-to-date stock, and guaranteed fit. Highest prices paid for country produce. Call for items you don’t see. Hendrix Brothers.
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Geo. D. Witts
N. Y
Undertaker
Hendrix Brothers
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Thomas Wise Baptist Orphanage
Zara Parnell
Baptist Church
Charleston
8.C
Morganton Messenger
Agem
Ladies of United Charities
Town
Southern Express
Main
Stonewall Smith
Porter's
Stanly County
A. W. Hicks
Spencer
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
The
Newton News
Martin Emerson
Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington
Mr. Emerson
Southern Railway
W. W. Finley
Washington
Jenn. Williams
Yadkin County
Williams
UARY
T. E. Bingham
F. A. Linney
Ly. Pd
I. A. Love
Love & Cline
Attorneys-at-Law
Newland
Avary
Coun
E. M. Madron
Sugar Grove
E. S. Coffey
Attorney At Law
Boone, N. C
Nat. T. Dulaney
Fourth
Bristol
Tenn
Edmund Jones
Dr. Hopson
Stony Fork, N.C
L. D. Lowe
Banner Elk, N.C
Mitchell
Boone, N.C
18Th Judicial District
E. F. Lovill
W . R. Lovill
Lovill & Lovill
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