Moore's Springs Hotel, Several Houses Burned Wednesday Night, March 10, 1926

Moore’s Springs Hotel Burns. . . Several Houses Also Destroyed by Flames Late Wednesday Night—Loss of $60,000

Fire believed to have started from electric wire destroyed the Moore’s Springs hotel, the post office and store and several cottages owned by the hotel company last night (Wednesday night). The total loss was estimated at $60,000 including furnishings and stock of the store. The entire group of buildings were destroyed and were only partly covered by insurance.

The blaze started in the hotel about 11 o’clock and spread to the other buildings in a short time. There were only three people at the hotel at this time, and they formed a bucket brigade but did not accomplish much towards extinguishing the blaze.

Mr. Bradshaw, manager of the hotel and owner of the grocery store situated next door to the hotel, was the only one at the scene when the flames started.

The hotel is owned by a stock company composed of business men of Winston-Salem and Greensboro.

From the front page of The Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, March 10, 1926

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Jesse Van Dyke's Murder Trial Has Begun, March 10, 1926

Jesse Van Dyke Being Tried Now. . . Two Hours Required to Select Jury from Special Venire—The Defendant Killed Police Officer

Gastonia, March 10 (AP)—The trial of Jesse Van Dyke of Cherryville, charges with the murder of Policeman A.L. Painter on January 14, got underway at 11:30 today. More than two hours was consumed in selecting a jury from a special venire of 50 men summoned from Gastonia and South Point townships. It is expected that the trial will last until Friday. Clyde Hoey of Shelby is the chief defense counsel, while Senator Butler of Gaffney, S.C., is aiding Solicitor Carpenter in the prosecution.

The court house is jammed to the windows and doors for the trial.

The trial of Van Dyke is the aftermath of the “night of terror” at Cherryville last January when the defendant is alleged to have attempted to “shoot up the town.” Painer was killed, according to witnesses testifying before an investigating body, at the time, by Van Dyke when the officer attempted to halt the man as he came down the street firing pistol shots into the air.

VanDyke was in an intoxicated condition at the time of the occurrence, it is said.

Deputy Sheriff Stroup was the first witness called by the state. He told the story of the shooting, saying that he tried to prevent Van Dyke from shooting the officer. Stroup’s testimony was to the effect that he had previously heard Van Dyke threaten Painter.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, March 10, 1926

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George Cardwell Charged with DUI, March 10, 1926

Auto Joy Riders Get Into Trouble. . . George Cardwell of Madison Charged with Operating Car While Intoxicated—Crashed into a Buggy

Madison, March 9—Yesterday Mayor Meador sent George Cardwell, a young white man, on to court under a $250 bond for operating a car while under the influence of whiskey. Cardwell and two friends had been driving around town Sunday afternoon and evening. In the meantime, Oscar Ballin, who lives a few miles from town, had parked his buggy, to which a mule was attached, while he went to Ralph Webster’s to secure some ice for his family, 10 of whom are sick. Cabell Gibson was in the buggy when Cardwell and his companions came up behind. The car Cardwell was driving hit the buggy in the rear, throwing Gibson out and cutting him up to some extent. The buggy landed on the mule, that is what was left of it, and the animal was so badly lacerated that it was necessary to secure a Winston-Salem veterinarian to render the necessary surgical aid. The buggy was demolished. Chief George T. Martin took the three joy riders under his protecting wing and they spent the remainder of the night in the town jail.

Influenza is still raging in this section, and probably never before has there been so much sickness. There are also several cases of pneumonia.

From the front page of The Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, March 10, 1926

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Quincy Derrick Dies Of Injuries After Collision, March 10, 1926

Quincy Derrick Dies of Injuries Sustained

Monroe, March 9—Quincy Derrick died in the Ellen Fitzgerald hospital this morning as a result of injuries sustained when his auto left the road and collided with a ‘phone pole on highway number 20, four miles west of Monroe, last Saturday night. Ed Helms, who was with Derrick at the time of the accident, is at large under bond. He contents that both were so drunk that he does know who was driving. Derrick did not regain consciousness from the time of the accident until his death.

From the front page of The Concord Daily Tribune, Wednesday, March 10, 1926

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News from King Section, Danbury Reporter, March 10, 1926

Man Stabbed Near King. . . Walter Merritt Uses Knife on Clarence Kiger—Bank Receives Check—Other News of King Section

King, March ?—The Bank of Stokes County here has received from the insurance company a check for $10,000 covering the loss sustained by the bank being robbed here on the night of Feb. 22. Neither the stockholders or depositors will lose anything on account of the robbery.

Clarence Kiger, who lives about three miles east of here, was stabbed in the leg by Walter Merritt yesterday afternoon near the home of Merritt. From the best information obtained, it seems that Merritt had forbidden Kiger from going across his place. Kiger stated that he had started to see his mother and that the road across Merritt’s place was the only way he had to reach the home of his mother and that the road had been used by the public for years. Kiger further stated that Merritt came up as he was going along the road and opened his knife and made for him and that guarded his licks off for some time, but finally he succeeded in stabbing him in the leg. He was brought to the King Company’s place where Dr. R.S. H??? dressed his wound.

Merritt was arrested by Officer Hull (Hall?) and placed under bond for his appearance before Judge James R. Caudle next Tuesday.

Mr. and Mrs. Claude Allen are the glad recipients of a fine baby boy.

The Pell-Mitchell Hardware Co. building, which is being erected on east Main street, is something like half completed. Work on this new building is being hurried along at a rapid rate and will soon be completed.

A new baby girl was born yesterday to Mr. and Mrs. Dallis Lane.

W.M. Knott of Winston-Salem has purchased from the Virginia-Carolina Land Corporation, a resident lot in Pilot View.

The Pell-Mitchell Hardware Co. has purchased from The Blue Ridge Furniture Company another lot adjoining the lot on which they ae having their new building erected. This gives them a frontage on both Depot and Main streets.

Mack Caudle, who holds a position with the Southern Railway Co., spent Sunday with his parents in Walnut Hills.

B.B. Delp has purchased from W.O. Fowler a business lot on west Main street.

Harvey Pulliam of High Point spent Sunday with his parents here.

Atty. D.C. Kirby of Winston-Salem was here Saturday looking after some legal matters.

Work on Earlie Moser’s new home in Walnut Hills is well underway and will be pushed through to completion at an early date.

Rev. E.A. Holton of Winston-Salem delivered a very interesting sermon at the Moravian church here Sunday.

The epidemic of flu in this section is subsiding. There has been quite a number of cases in tis section recently, but no deaths up to this time.

Rev. Paul H. Newsom filled his regular appointment at Mount Airy Sunday.

Misses Lula Wright and Manny Foor and Dr. E.W. Owen were the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J.G. Bradshaw at Moore’s Springs Thursday evening at a dinner party and dance.

The Westfield high school gave a negro minstrel here at the new school building Friday night. The crowd in attendance was large and the program was thoroughly enjoyed by all.

From the front page of The Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, March 10, 1926

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Briefs from Francisco in Danbury Reporter, March 10, 1926

Personal Items from Francisco

Francisco, March 10—Farmers in this section are very busy having wood choppings and preparing for another large crop of tobacco. The flu is reported to be in several families in this section at present.

Mrs. V. Flippin is seriously ill with pneumonia.

Mrs. Lula Wright of Richmond county spent Saturday and Sunday with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.W. Shelton.

Mr. and Mrs. Joe Bondurant are the proud recipients of a fine baby girl.

Mrs. Bettie Owen is spending a few days with her sister, Mrs. Robt. Nunn.

Marshall Nelson, who resides near here, lost his home by fire recently.

Rev. John D. Smith will fill his regular appointment at Dan River church next Sunday.

Miss Alice Christian, who is at the Lawrence hospital for treatment, is improving.

Reid and Jesse Owen killed two fine porkers last week.

From the front page of The Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, March 10, 1926

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New Glass Factory, Expanding National Furniture Company in Mount Airy, March 10, 1926

It is now assured that a glass factory will be erected in Mount Airy. Local businessmen have formed a company and the contract for the building will be let within the next few days. It is understood that the new concern will manufacture mirrors and all kinds of glass used in the manufacture of furniture and for other purposes.

Work will begin within the next few days upon an addition to the plant of the National Furniture Company of this place. This is already one of the largest furniture manufacturing concerns of the country and the steadily increasing volume of business coming to them make it necessary that they greatly enlarge their factory space.

From the front page of The Danbury Reporter, Wednesday, March 10, 1926

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