Walton Found in Dying
Condition
Samuel J. Walton, a well-known man of this city, was found
on the streets of Greensboro in a dying condition Sunday night. He died soon
after reaching the city hall. It presumed that he had a fainting spell and fell
on the car track, as no evidence of foul play was found by the coroner’s
inquest. J.C. Johnson is an uncle and Miss Nannie Walton a sister, both of this
city, of the deceased.
A.M. Idol Ill
A.M. Idol, secretary of the Merchants’ Association, has
suffered a breakdown and has closed his office until further notice.
Peacocks Ill in New
York
Mrs. Dred Peacock is recovering from a severe illness in New
York city. Mr. Peacock is also under the care of a physician there.
Welborn Bound Over
William Welborn, charged with operating a whisky still, was
bound over to Federal court in the sum of $500, at a trial before Commissioner
Brown Saturday.
Miss Wilson Attacked
by Flu
Brussels, Feb. 1—Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of President
Wilson, according to The Etoile Beige, is suffering from an attack of
influenza. She is confined to her room in the American legation.
Herbert Wright Home
Herbert Wright has returned to his home here after seeing
much service in France. He was wounded and has just lately been dismissed from
the hospital.
Auto Accident
Saturday morning an automobile driven by A. Sherrod collided
with the J.Y. Garrett car at the corner of Main and Washington streets. Both
cars were damaged but the occupants were unhurt.
Soldiers and Sailors
Memorial Hospital Planned
The physicians of the city have petitioned the City Council
to establish a hospital to be known as the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial
Hospital as a tribute to the patriotism and valor of the boys from this community
who gave their services and some their all. It is likely the matter will be
submitted to a vote of the people. The High Point hospital and home adjoining is
offered at $52,000. It is claimed that it will take $100,000 to erect a
suitable hospital to care for the needs in this community.
To Take Up
Manufacturing
Baxter Smith, who has been with Gilmer Bros. for several
years, has resigned his position to take up manufacturing. He is located on
Green street in the old Bradner building and will, for the time being, make a
specialty of settees in various leather seats. In fact Mr. Smith already has a
contract for all he can make. He is a good salesman and if he develops into the
manufacturing line as well, and we believe he will, success is already written
in large letters on the scroll of time. Here’s to you, Smithy, may you live
long and prosper as you deserve.
New Enterprise for
City
The National Machine and Electric Co. is a new concern for
this city, to do a general line of machine and electric work, etc. The officers
are Julius C. Smith, president; Herman E. Wood, vice-president; Thos. G.
Shelton, secretary & treasurer, who with W.C. Idol and C.C. Muse compose
the board of directors. The plant of the High Point Machine Works has been
secured for the new concern.
Our C. of C. Coming
High Point’s new Chamber of Commerce is coming along nicely.
The committee has been out soliciting for the past week and has met with fine
results. Something like $4,500 was raised from individual subscriptions. The
rest of the $8,000 which is expected to be raised from business firms and
corporations will give the Chamber a nice working capital.
Jerry Pickett Dies
Suddenly
Jerry R. Pickett, a well-known citizen of this city, died
early Tuesday morning of heart failure caused, it is thought, by high blood
pressure of which he had been afflicted. He was feeling well the day before his
death, having performed his usual work. The deceased is survived by his wife,
three children, three brothers, W.P. Pickett, F.M. Pickett and R.L. Pickett,
and one sister, Mrs. J.J. Welch of this city. The funeral services were held
yesterday and interment made in Oakwood cemetery.
Eats and Speech
The Moose Roll Call meeting Tuesday night was a great
success with a large crowd in attendance. Refreshments were served and a
general good time had.
Turner Smith
Sentenced
Turner Smith, who a few Sundays ago carved up Nathaniel
Beane in the rear of Silman’s store, was convicted in the recorder’s court
Friday and fined $150 and costs for the assault and also given a three months’
sentence on the county roads for retailing whiskey.
Hunting at Pinehurst
Messrs. H.A. Millis, O.E. Mendenhall, C.M. Hauser, and R.H.
Wheeler spent a few days at Pinehurst last week hunting. They report fine luck
and a general good time.
Sells Stock in Lumber
Company
J.E. Kirkman has traded his stock in the Snow Lumber company
to other stockholders of that corporation and will in the future devote his
time and energy to the Giant Furniture Company. Mr. Kirkman is a large
stockholder in this concern, being president and treasurer of the same.
Machine & Repair Shop to Open
Machine & Repair Shop to Open
Smith and Loving will open up a machine and repair shop on
East Russell street at an early date.
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