Colored Porter Is Released from Jail
Walter Perry, the colored porter on the troop train which passed through here Saturday en route to the mountains, was released from the city jail this morning on order of Recorder Pruitt. A complaint was lodged against Perry by a captain on the train, the officer alleging that the negro was in collusion with another porter in the theft of a handbag containing about $500. Neither the railroad nor the Richmond authorities would prosecute, and the Hickory officers discharged Perry and he left his morning.
Methodists Deplore Lynchings, Sale of Cigarettes to Children
Goldsboro, N.C., Dec. 16—Before adjournment today the North Carolina Methodist conference went on record as deploring lynchings and urging the enforcement of the law against the sale of cigarettes to children and urged the general assembly to enact an ouster law. The conference also expressed regrets that cigarettes had so lavishly been given to the soldier boys.
Death of Mrs. Bowman
Mrs. Blanche Bowman, wife of Mr. O.C. Bowman, died at her home in West Hickory Saturday after an illness with influenza and pneumonia. The funeral was held yesterday from Shiloh Lutheran church, Alexander count, and was conducted by Dr. W.A. Deaton. Mrs. Bowman was about 26 years old, was a splendid young woman and is survived by her husband and three children.
Two Deaths From Flu at Claremont
Little Creola Yount, the 7-year-old daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J.R. Yount, died Wesdnay and was laid to rest in Bethlehem cemetery Thursday. The little child had influenza-pneumonia. Creola will be greatly missed in the home and also by her Sunday school teacher. The family has the sympathy of the whole community.
Several other children have been seriously ill with influenza and pneumonia.
Mrs. Edd Sipe, after a short illness of influenza, died at her home Thursday and was buried Friday in Bethlehem cemetery beside her little son who died Sunday, Dec. 8, with the same disease. The deceased was 28 years of age. Surviving are her husband and six children, several sisters and brothers, besides a number of friends. We are glad to note the rest of the family is recovering. The family has the community’s deepest sympathy.
Rev. J.C. Koepp is ill at his home with flu. We hope for his speedy recovery.
Mrs. S.A. Hoke is confined to her room with erysipelas. We hope she will soon be able to be out again.
Mrs. Eugene Morrow is recovering from attack of pneumonia.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Charlie L. Sigmon, Sunday, December 15, a daughter.
Illness In Hickory
Five members of the Mr. L.R. Brewer’s family are ill with the flu.
Born to Mr. and Mrs. Buren S. Neill of Charlotte, a daughter.
Mr. John Murphy is ill at his home on Twelfth avenue with flu.
Mr. Richard Boyd is home from Chapel Hill after being mustered out of the service.
Mr. B.D. Gaddy is seriously ill at his home on Twelfth street with the flu.
Mr. L.F. Abernethy, cashier of the Consolidated Trust Company is getting along nicely after being ill with flu. He was able to sit up yesterday afternoon.
Mr. J.L. Cilley, assistant cashier of the First National Bank, is ill at his home. He reported for work this morning but returned home soon.
The Red Cross sewing room will be closed until after Christmas on account of the influenza situation. Anyone desiring to do knitting can get the wool from Mrs. W.H. Nicholson.
Messrs. P.C. Setzer, D.H. Russell and Albert Huffman are confined to their homes by illness. Mr. Russell is able to sit up. Mr. Setzer is improving, and Mr. Huffman is staying at home to nurse members of his family.
Corp. John Guthrie Surratt writes his mother from France under date of November 22 that he is well and feeling good and working almost day and night, but does not mind that for it will help the boys to get home sooner. He urged them not to worry if they did not hear from him often for they had lots of work to do now and just live in hopes of us getting home soon and having a happy reunion.
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