Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Hughes Brothers, Accused in Murder of Deputy Sheriff Louis Blevins, Surrender, Jan. 31, 1923
Two Surrender at Bakersville After Tragedy. . . Flem and Herbert Hughes Give Themselves Up in Mitchell
Bakersville, Jan. 30—After having been sought since October 19, last, Flem and Herbert Hughes who figured in the double tragedy in which Deputy Sheriff Louis Blevins and Arthur Hughes were killed in a liquor raid, surrendered here today. Their attorneys are preparing to institute habeas corpus proceedings.
The killings occurred in the Big Rock Creek section near the Tennessee line. Deputy Sheriff Clyde Pritchard had received reports as to the whereabouts of the alleged moonshiners in the vicinity and with his deputies went to the scene. The officers halted a machine in which they claim were John Moffitt, Henry Troutman and Garfield and Arthur Hughes. Shots were fired from the car and Deputy Sheriff Louis Blevins was killed on the spot. Troutman was wounded, but together with Moffitt, he is said to have fled.
Mr. Pritchard placed the two Hughes boys under arrest and took them back to the Hughes home and left them in charge of his deputies while he went out to look for the pair that had run when the officer was killed.
In the absence of the sheriff, Flem and Herbert Blevins are alleged to have come to the house and inquired if the Hughes boys had been arrested. Before an explanation could be made, the officers say, shots were fired and Arthur Hughes was mortally wounded, death resulting two days later.
Moffitt was caught by the sheriff and was detained under a bond of $1,000. The Blevins boys disappeared after the second shooting and nothing was heard as to their whereabouts until they appeared in Bakersville and gave themselves up.
From page 2 of the Asheville Citizen, Wednesday morning, January 31, 1923
Industrial Building of Livingstone College Destroyed by Fire, Jan. 30, 1923
Salisbury, Jan. 30—The industrial building at Livingstone College, local negro institution, was destroyed by fire this afternoon. The fire is said to have started in an upper story classroom and nothing was saved except a few personal belongings of the students and such furnishings of the building as could be hastily removed.
From the front page of the Asheville Citizen, January 31, 1923
Roger Parker, Bridgeton Garage Owner, Killed Himself, Declares Coroner's Jury, Jan. 31, 1923
Garage Owner Kills Himself in Craven
New Bern, Jan. 30—Roger Parker, garage owner of Bridgeton, near here, found dead in his automobile here last night with a bullet through his head, met death at his own hands, according to the verdict of a coroner’s jury. Despondency was given as the cause.
From the front page of the Asheville Citizen, January 31, 1923
Romer Kee, Charged With Robbing Summerfield Bank, Says He's Never Even Seen the Bank, Jan. 31, 1923
Young White Man Is Charged with Robbery
Greensboro, Jan. 30—Romer Kee, young white man, who says that his home is in High Point, jailed here on a charge of robbing the bank of Summerfield, near here, says that he has never seen the bank. He was brought here Monday from the Rockingham County jail at Wentworth, where he has been for some time, placed there upon request of Surry County officers, where there is a charge against him of highway robbery. The Rockingham County authorities turned him over to Guilford ones because of the greater seriousness of the charge against him here.
From page 2 of the Asheville Citizen, January 31, 1923
Kiwanis Club Forms Band Under Direction of R.D. McCurry, Jan. 31, 1923
Kiwanis Club to Organize Band as Civic Feature. . . R.D. McCurry, Experienced Bandmaster, Is Chosen as Director
The Asheville Kiwanis Club Band, now being formed, promises to be one of the outstanding musical organizations of this section, composed of business and professional men interested in furnishing music for civic purposes and will be a valuable addition to the city, it was stated last night by Robert D. McCurry, experienced bandmaster, who will direct the new organization.
Merrill P. Galliher will be business manager of the band and states that the interest shown in the organization meeting, which was held at Falk’s Music Store last night, gives promise of the band becoming one of the finest club bands in the South, several having been formed in various cities.
The initial practice will be held at the Y.M.C.A. Tuesday night, from 7:30 to 9:30 o’clock, which has been designated as the regular rehearsal night.
For the present the band will be composed of 12 members, with the appropriate uniforms, as follows: R.D. McCurry, cornet; M.M. Leonard, cornet; Dr. W.H. Scruggs, baritone; David E. Bennett, alto; J.T. Henry, alto; Albert P. McGraw, saxophone; Allen Riddick, saxophone; Dr. W.J. Hunnicutt, basso; Robert Moody, trombone; Seth J. Perkinson, snare drum; J.V. Martin, bass drum and Henry E. Gruver, cymbals.
Albert P. McGraw will serve as secretary and treasurer of the band.
Director McCurry is confident that the band will be ready for the first formal appearance during the International Convention of Kiwanis Clubs, to be held in Atlanta, during the month of June, and the Tar Heel band will be one of the features and will vie with the band of the Greensboro Kiwanis Club for State honors.
From page 2 of the Asheville Citizen, January 31, 1923
Col. A.D. Watts patient at Statesville Sanitarium, Jan. 31, 1923
Watts Is Reported in Statesville Hospital
Statesville, Jan. 30—Col. A.D. Watts, who resigned as commissioner of revenue late yesterday, arrived in Statesville this afternoon from Raleigh and is now a patient at a local sanitarium. His physician stated that colonel Watts is suffering from nervous shock and a physical ailment of long standing.
From the front page of the Asheville Citizen, January 31, 1923
Monday, January 30, 2023
J.B. Bruton, Manager for Singer Sewing Machines and Edison Phonographs, Jan. 29, 1923
J.B. Bruton. . . Manager of the Lumberton Office of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, and Agent for Edison Phonographs Serves Many Users in District
There are so many homes possessing and enjoying them that there are two certain articles of mechanical character that may be safely regarded as essential parts of the home equipment. One of them is for service; the other for entertainment.
The first mentioned is the sewing machine and the second is the phonograph or talking machine.
Homes of Lumberton and Robeson county enjoy unexcelled facilities for access and possession of either or both of these mechanical devices, just as they choose for Mr. J.B. Bruton, manager of the Lumberton office of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, also is the local agent for the Edison phonograph.
Mr. Bruton established himself here in these lines about three years ago and he has built a large clientele for himself in one or both lines in which he specializes. He has been serving the people well in both since he started.
The store of Mr. Bruton is a well appointed and conveniently located place, is large and roomy and comfortable and for the demonstration of records of which he carries a large and exclusive stock he has a sound-proof room.
In connection with the sewing machine agency Mr. Bruton conducts a business of doing fine hemstitching and fancy pleating. Skilled machine and hand operatives are employed and very beautiful and well executed work is produced.
Mr. Bruton is a native of Cumberland county having come to Robeson county about 10 years ago. He has always taken a keen interest in local affairs and is ever ready to put his “shoulder to the wheel” and give a boost where it will best advance the welfare of this section.
From page 11 of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., January 29, 1923
Hotel Lorraine in Lumberton Offers Rooms with Private Bath and Shower, Fine Dining Room, Jan. 29, 1923
Combining the comforts of home with the conveniences and service of the most modern of hotels, the Hotel Lorraine at Lumberton is spoken of in highest terms by commercial travelers and others who have had occasion to spend some time in Lumberton as guests of this hostelry.
Even before one reaches Lumberton he has heard much of its leading hotel and he knows just where he wants to stay while in the town. While the Lorraine makes its motto “Always at Your Service” there are times when it is filled up and some visitors must necessarily be disappointed. But there is never disappointment for those who are able to reach Lumberton at such times that accommodation can be held at the Lorraine. In fact many guests to be safe write or telegram for reservations at this hotel as far in advance as possible. They have found this the safest and surest way to be able to stop at the Lorraine.
The popularity of this hotel is due primarily to the excellent service that is given in every department. The rooms are large, light, airy, well heated and ventilated, and they have that homey atmosphere so much to be desired. There are 30 rooms with private bath and shower out of the 45 rooms that the hotel possesses. The dining room and elevator services are excellent, all employes courteous and attentive and no reasonable want of any patron is allowed to go unfilled. The cuisine is characterized with the savor of the old South and the meals served in the dining room are very popular.
The Hotel Lorraine is managed by Mr. E.W. Durham, a hotel man of large experience, having been in connection with the hotel business since boyhood. He is a popular man and numbers friends by thousands among travelers and among the people of Lumberton, Robeson county and adjacent territory. He came here from Winston-Salem three years ago. Mr. A.E. White is president of the owning company.
The Hotel Lorraine was established in 1916.
The hotel is finely furnished throughout and in every detail is as complete as any modern large city hotel. The dining room is a most attractive one and the service given therein is maintained by four white waitresses. The sanitary equipment of the Hotel Lorraine is one of the points upon which the management prides itself.
From page 11 of The Robesonian, Lumberton, N.C., January 29, 1923
Watch Lumberton Grow, Ads, Jan. 29, 1923
North State Drug Company, prescription drugs, toiletry, perfumes, stationary, candies, cigars, and a soda fountain
Lumberton Cycle Company—Bicycles, Motorcycles, sporting goods
The Olympia Café for ladies and gentlemen, E.G., Paris, proprietor
Britt & Britt, Attorneys at Law
Freeman Printing Company, 106 5th and Elm streets
The Style Shop, Latest Things in Millinery, Miss Amelia Linkhauer
G.P. Kirkman, high class plumbing, heating, vacuum cleaners, repair work a specialty
O.M. Britt, a successful farmer who believes in advertising his county and state.
Insure Your Property with Q.T. Williams, who has had 32 years experience in the business and has never had a loss that was not paid, nor a claim contested.
The Robesonian, Inc., Just received, new shipment of typewriter ribbons, Remington, L.C. Smith, Underwood, Oliver, Burroughs, Royal and other makes
McMillan, pure drugs, the handsomest store in town, the finest fountain
Johnson & Johnson, Lawyers—Thomas L. Johnson, E.M. Johnson, John B. McLeod
Chero-Cola Bottling Company, carbonated beverages. Try our muscadine punch, orange drip, lemone lime.
Battery Service Company—We fix-em when others fail. Full line of repair parts for all electric systems, Prest-O-Lite Batteries, Starter, Generator and Electrical Experts
Sunday, January 29, 2023
County Development Edition of The Robesonian, Jan. 29, 1923
County Development Edition
With this issue The Robesonian presents a Robeson County Development edition that is a modest attempt to tell something of the progress Robeson county is making along various lines, notably in education, road building, farm and home demonstration and health work, and to present to the outside world something of the wonderful advantages offered to the home-seeker of less favored sections.
The Robesonian believes in Robeson county and its people; it believes that there is no better county and that there are no better people on earth than this county of Robeson and it’s people; and it believes that the wonderful development of recent years is but an earnest of the development that will be seen during the next 10 years. Robeson county has for many years been among the leaders among counties in North Carolina in educational matters; it was among the first counties in the State to employ a whole-time health officer and home and farm demonstration agents, and in recent years it has entered whole-heartedly into the road-building spirit that permeates the State, now has good roads throughout its large territory, and is building good roads now faster than ever before.
Robeson county leads the counties of North Carolina in value of crops and is surpassed in the entire South by only one other county, which stands just one notch above Robeson; and it stands 17th among the 50 leading counties in the United States in this respect. There are no limits to the possibilities of development of a county like this.
It was at first intended to get out this edition must earlier, but unavoidable hindrances delayed work on it for more than two months.
Credit for whatever of merit may be found in this edition is due in large measure to Mr. Geo. C. Simms, special edition publisher of Norfolk, Va., 614 Clay avenue—in whose behalf it is only fair to say that a much more comprehensive edition could have been issued if his services had been secured when the edition was first launched—to those who contributed special articles and to the business men who gave loyal support to this enterprise.
From the editorial page of The Robesonian, Monday, Jan. 29, 1923
Grover Britt Leaving for Dunn Dispatch; Hal Brown to Replace Him on The Robesonian, Jan. 29, 1923
Change in Robesonian Staff
A change will be made in The Robesonian’s staff on February first. Mr. Grover Britt, who has been local editor and business manager of the paper for the past 10 years, has accepted the position of editor of the Dunn Dispatch and secretary of the Chamber of Commerce, and he will be succeeded on The Robesonian by Mr. Hal V. Brown of Fairmont.
Mr. Britt became known to Robesonian readers as “Happy Jack” by correspondence from Mt. Elim before he became connected with the paper, also as field representative. When an opening came he naturally stepped into it and has been with the paper ever since. He has been faithful, has done good work on the paper, steadily increasing in usefulness, and The Robesonian parts with him with genuine regret, wishing for him, and expecting him to achieve, success in his new field. Mr. Brown needs no introduction to Robesonian readers. He has for more than a year done good work as Fairmont correspondent of this paper and on special work occasionally. He knows Robeson county and its people, among whom he has lived all his life, and The Robesonian is fortunate, since it has to lose Mr. Britt, in securing to take his place another Robeson county young man who is fitted by training and ability to step into the position thus made vacant.
From the editorial page of The Robesonian, Monday, Jan. 29, 1923
The Robesonian Supports Bill to Enable Needy Mothers to Keep Children Out of Orphanages, Jan. 29, 1923
One of the meritorious bills that has been introduced in the General Assembly, one that should, and no doubt will, pass, is the bill to enable needy mothers to keep at home children deprived of the support of their father. The orphanages have more than they can do to care for the children who have no home sin which they can stay, and even if there were enough orphanage accommodations to take care of all t he children who apply for admission, it is better for the child to be kept with its mother when proper provision for its support can be made. Often homes are broken up when women are deprived of the support of their husbands, when under the provisions of this bill the mother would receive enough financial assistance to enable her to maintain her home and support herself and her children.
From the editorial page of The Robesonian, Monday, Jan. 29, 1923
Senator Varser's Proposed Legislation to Regulate Secret Societies, Jan. 29, 1923
The Robesonian does not know Senator Varser’s views about the Ku Klux Klan, but it gets encouragement from the fact that he has been appointed chairman of the special Senate committee that is charged with the duty of framing suitable legislation to regulate secret societies. It is also encouraging to note that the Senate recognizes popular demand for something to be done to clip the claws of hoodlums who use the masks of the Ku Klux Klan for their devilment. It is safe to say that the Masons, Pythians, Odd Fellows and members of other societies who are proud of their membership and make no secret of it will not object to any legislation that will reach the class whose activities must be check in the interest of law and order.
From the editorial page of The Robesonian, Monday, Jan. 29, 1923
Reign of Terror and Chaos Followed Advent of Klan in Bastrop, La., Jan. 25, 1923
Reign of Terror and Chaos Followed Advent of Klan. . . Ku Klux Must Be Held Responsible for “Morehouse Atrocities” Says coco—Many Persons Connected with Long Series of Crimes
Bastrop, La., Jan. 25—The open hearing conducted by the state of Louisiana into the operations of masked men in the parish, which Attorney General A.V. Coco has characterized as the “Morehouse atrocities,” ended today after having been in session continuously since January 5. Scores of witnesses testified concerning floggings, deportations, circulation of warnings by a “vigilante committee,” kidnappings and the spiriting away of Watt Daniel and T.F. Richard on August 24, of whom no trace was found until their bodies floated to the surface from the depths of Lake La Fourche December 22.
The entire hearing revolved around the disappearance of Daniel and Richard and virtually every witness was questioned as to his knowledge surrounding the circumstances of their kidnapping.
Until today no witness had testified who had knowledge of the movements of the kidnappers after they were seen at Collinston, eight miles east of here, the night of August 24, when the hooded captors released three other men taken with Daniel and Richard and obtained a supply of gasoline for their cars.
Leon Jones of Moselle, Miss., the only witness at the concluding session, testified that his car was disabled on the highway about three-quarters of a mile from Lake La Fourche “sometime in August,” and during the night one small touring car and a small truck containing masked men and two others who appeared to be prisoners, passed him bound toward the lake. Some time later the cars returned from the lake and he said there seemed to be no prisoners.
It has been established that Daniel and Richard were placed in a small truck at the scene of the kidnapping and they were in the truck when the cavalcade stopped at Colliston. Jones, however, could not say whether it was the night of August 24 that he observed the truck and touring car near the lake.
The hearing adjourned at this forenoon, but a few minutes prior to that time Attorney General Coco made a statement to the court declaring that evidence had been developed sufficient to show the Ku Klux Klan responsible for the lawlessness in the parish.
His statement follows:
“It is my very painful and humiliating duty to refer to the deplorable conditions in the parish as revealed by the evidence.
“The proof is convincing, that since the advent of the Ku Klux Klan in this parish there has gradually arisen a condition of disorder and lawlessness which ripened into a super session of a government of its own, form which a reign of terror and chaos has resulted, and the parish was on the brink of riot and bloodshed when the governor sent the militia here and these proceedings were initiated.
“While it may be conceded that many klansmen did not actually participate in or encourage these many acts of lawlessness and crime which finally culminated in the murder of Watt Daniel and Thomas F. Richards, they must, nevertheless, be deemed responsible therefore by reason of their silence and inaction. The offenses and crimes were committed in the name of the order, under the protection of its regalia, and in the use of its recognized methods and practices, and under the leadership of its officers, the principal of which has for the last six months at least brought about a condition in this parish which is a blot upon our civilization and brings into question the proud title of American citizenship.
“The flogging of citizens, their deportation and banishment, and other kindred offenses were but mere pastime and of such frequent occurrence that they were accepted as commonplace things, the protest against which was itself sufficient ground for deportation.
“Without going into detail, we beg to say that the conclusion we have reached is that many persons have been identified and connected with these many acts of violence and crime, leading to and including the kidnapping August 24, 1922, and the murder of Watt Daniel and T.F. Richard, and it is the purpose of the state to present this evidence to the grand jury for its consideration and action as soon as we can get a transcript of it.”
From the editorial page of The Robesonian, Monday, Jan. 29, 1923
Doings Down Orrum Way in Robeson County, Jan. 25, 1923
Down Orrum Way. . . Mr. Rufus Britt Victim of an Accident—Farmers Busy—Personal
Down Orrum Way
Orrum, R. 1, Jan. 25—Farmers in this section are preparing for another crop. Almost every one has sowed his tobacco beds.
It is cold weather down here.
Mr. Rufus Britt turned his Ford over in front of Mr. W.A. Britt’s house on the 23rd and got his arm cut, broke off the windshield and tore the top off. Mr. Tobe Ivey spent Saturday night and Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Lawson.
Mrs. Bert Britt, Mrs. Troy Lawson and Mrs. W.A. Britt spent Sunday p.m. at Mr. and Mrs. H.C. Lamb.
The Bank of Proctorville has got some of our people thinking two ways at a time.
Mr. and Mrs. T.M. Lawson and Cleve Ivey have gone to Mrs. Callie Ivey’s funeral at Barnesville today.
Best wishes to The Robesonian.
From The Robesonian, Monday, Jan. 29, 1923
Saturday, January 28, 2023
Miss Blanche Bullock, 18-Year-Old School Teacher, James Hursey, Charlie Thompson Killed, Jan. 28, 1923
Creedmoor Man Killed Saturday. . . Charlie Thompson Called to Door and Shot as He Steps Into Yard
Oxford, Jan. 28—Charlie Thompson, Creedmoor, was called from his home Saturday evening about 9 o’clock and shot dead by an unidentified person, making a total of three tragic deaths in Granville county Saturday. Thompson’s death followed closely the shooting of Miss Blanche Bullock, 18-year-old school teacher about 4 o’clock in the afternoon by James B. Hursey, said to have been a rejected suitor of the young woman, who in turn killed himself.
Sheriff Hunt and Coroner Bryant of Granville county were summoned to the Thompson home Saturday night, just after they investigated the Bullock-Hursey shooting, where they found the body of the slain man in such a position as to give rise to the belief that he weas called form his home and shot as he stepped off the porch. Mrs. Thompson and her three children were not at home when the shooting occurred and as far as authorities can learn there were no eyewitnesses to the affair.
The character of the two shootings is said to be unparalleled in Granville, the mystery of the second shooting made deeper by the fact that the authorities are unable to locate a definite clue as to the identity of the murderer. However, the sheriff and his deputies are making strenuous efforts on the case.
From the Durham Morning Herald, Jan. 28, 1923
Black Man Accused of Killing Sheriff. . . White Man Convicted of Killing Sheriff, Jan. 28, 1923
Militia Called to Whiteville. . . Wilmington Light Infantry Called to Guard Negro Charted with Murder
By the Associated Press
Wilmington, N.C., Jan. 28—The Wilmington light infantry, a unit of the North Carolina national guard, will leave here at 9 o’clock for Whiteville, having been ordered there by Assistant Adjutant General Gordon Smith of Raleigh because of threatening attitude of citizens of Columbus county toward Bob Williams, Wilmington negro captured there last night and held for the murder of Chief of Police Bradly Cribbs of Fair Bluff Thursday night.
Request for the troops was made by Solicitor Woodus Kellum of this city. The order was received for dispatching the troops about 7 o’clock and Captain R.L. McClennan, commander, immediately issued a call for the men and arranged for a special train to take the troopers to the Columbus capital.
Woodus Kellem at midnight informed the Morning Star that three officers and 40 members of the Wilmington light infantry had reached Whiteville and that they would be retained as long as necessary.
Mr. Kellum stated that conditions in Whiteville were very tense, and large crowds have surrounded the jail throughout the evening.
An attempt to remove Williams from the jail was made by the mob about 10 minutes before the arrival of the troops, but local officers succeeded in holding them off until the arrival of the soldiers.
From the Durham Morning Herald, Jan. 28, 1923
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No Development in Peacock Case. . . It Is Not Known Whether Search Being Made for Him
Tallahassee, Fla., Jan. 28—There were no developments today in the capture of Dr. J.W. Peacock whom Governor Hardee last week decided could be extradited to North Carolina, where he is wanted for escaping from the insane department of the state prison.
Dr. Peacock was heard from last at Lakeland more than a week ago. It is not known here whether search for Dr. Peacock is being made.
From the Durham Morning Herald, Jan. 28, 1923. If you're interested in reading more articles about the Peacock case, use the search engine for this blog.
Escapee Captured in Morganton, Jan. 28, 1923
Captured One Who Escaped Burke Jail
By the Associated Press
Morganton, N.C., Jan. 28—June Bowman, one of the four men who sawed their way to liberty from the Burke county jail Saturday night, was captured at Burkemont this morning by Chief of Police Morgan, of this city.
Grayson Moses, John Moses and Frank Mull are still at large and rewards have been offered for their arrest. None of the men are charged with serious offenses.
From the Durham Morning Herald, Jan. 28, 1923
C.M. Steele Killed Auto Collides with Charlotte Train, Jan. 28, 1923
Auto Collides with Train in Charlotte
Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 28—C.M. Steele, 29, formerly of Lancaster, S.C., is dead, Mansel Shaver of Lancaster, S.C., is believed to be fatally injured, and J.J. Sapp of Lancaster is seriously injured as a result of a collision between an automobile and Southern train No. 38 at East Third street crossing here tonight.
The automobile is said to have been proceeding west on Third street when the accident occurred and was practically demolished, the men being hurled some distance from the tracks. Mr. Sapp was driving the car.
The three men were carried to the Mercy hospital, Steele surviving only a short while after being examined. Shaver sustained a fractured skull and broken hip, and Sapp was badly cut and bruised and it is believed injured about the back but not fatally.
From the Durham Morning Herald, Jan. 28, 1923
Rufe Doughton Visits Chapel Hill Where He Was Student 43 Years Ago, Jan. 28, 1923
Rufe Doughton at Chapel Hill. .. Brief Stay at University Sunday—Visits Old Room
By the Associated Press
Chapel Hill, Jan. 28—Assemblyman Rufus A. Doughton of Alleghany county drove over from Raleigh today to pay a few hours visit to the University and Chapel Hill. It was the first time he had been here in two years. With Dr. Charles H. Mangum he walked about the campus and looked at the new buildings.
They visited the room, number five in the old west building, where Mr. Doughton lived when a student in 1880. He found that the student now occupying it was from Yadkin county, not many miles from his home in Alleghany.
In talking with Dr. Mangum Mr. Doughton recalled many of the men with whom he had been associated here 43 years ago, among them Charles B. Aycock, Locke Craig, Charles D. McIver, John A. McIver, Edwin A. Alderman, James Y. Joyner, and M.C.S. Noble.
From the Durham Morning Herald, Jan. 28, 1923
Three Teens Out Hiking Killed, 5 Injured, When One Shoots Bag of Dynamite, Jan. 28, 1923
Three Killed When Dynamite Explodes. . . Boy on Hike Fires Pistol Into Dynamite—Five Others Are Injured
West Palm Beach, Fla., Jan. 28—Three youths were killed and five others were injured near here early today when one of them fired a shot into sticks of dynamite which had been placed for safe keeping in a knapsack hanging from a Palmetto tree. They were on a hiking trip at the time.
The dead are Lawrence Haworth, 14; Robert Lincoln, 14; and Martin Feuse, 14. The injured, Pal Nichols, 14; Orson Morgan, 15; Thomas Matthewson, 17; Lewis Hall, 16; and Lawrence Clinging, 12. Matthewson is the only one of those injured believed to be in serious condition. All of the dead and injured are residents of Palm Beach county.
Those comprising the “hiking” party were the nucleus of a scout troop, which they expected to organize in their neighborhood.
Lawrence Clinging, the only one of those injured able to talk tonight, said the boys found the dynamite under a house near where they pitched camp last night. They took out several sticks with the intention of taking them home to use in blasting out stumps on tier farms and hung the rest in the palmetto tree.
Early this morning, young Clinging said, as the boys were sitting around the campfire, Haworth fired his pistol apparently, Clinging thought, into the air.
“Everything happened so quickly that I could not tell where the shot went. All I know is I saw red.” Sometime later, Nichols, although desperately injured, made his way three miles down a sandy road to a settlement and notified the boys’ families. Doctors and ambulances were immediately rushed to the scene.
From the Durham Morning Herald, Jan. 28, 1923
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Friday, January 27, 2023
Smallpox Situation in Rowan County Improving, Says Dr. C.W. Armstrong, Jan. 27, 1923
Smallpox Situation in Rowan Improving, Says Health Officer
The smallpox situation in Salisbury and Rowan county is greatly improved, according to a statement by Dr. C.W. Armstrong, county health officer, this morning.
The health officer stated that while there was a decided let up in the number of cases of smallpox throughout the county it was yet advisable for those who had not been successfully vaccinated within the past five years to have their arms “scratched” again. This is urged as a sure precaution.
There were quite a number of cases of the disease in this section some several weeks ago and there are still a number of cases but the health authorities took hold of the matter at once and held it in check, and hundreds of persons, the majority being school children, were vaccinated, and no fears are entertained as to the spreading of the disease.
From the front page of the Salisbury Evening Post, Jan. 27, 1923
Gang of Auto Crooks Operating in Kinston, Jan. 27, 1923
Gang Auto Crooks
Kinston, Jan. 27—Mysterious disappearance of a number of automobiles in this section is the result of the activities of an organized gang of automobile thieves, according to the belief expressed by local policemen.
From the front page of the Salisbury Evening Post, Jan. 27, 1923
Construction Beginning on New Yarn Mills at Helmont, Jan. 27, 1923
Two Fine Yarn Mills Are to be Built at Helmont This Spring
By Associated Press
Gastonia, Jan. 27—Officers of the Stowe Spinning company and of the Eagle yarn mills, at Belmont, announced today that construction of these mills, which were organized three years ago, would be started this spring and summer.
Both mills will manufacture fine yarns.
The Stowe Spinning company, which has an authorized capital stock of $1 million, will have 22,000 spindles and the Eagle mills, capitalized at $500,000, will have 10,000 spindles.
From the front page of the Salisbury Evening Post, Jan. 27, 1923
Steven Foster Memorial Day Observed, January 1923
Steven Foster Memorial Day Observed
Steven Foster Memorial Day was observed at Salem on January 13th. The program was presented in Memorial Hall by the Musical Appreciation class with Mary Warren, Elizabeth Griffin, and Ruth Reeves serving on the program committee. All of the selections were taken from the great King of the Folk song’s own compositions. The History of Music class was especially invited but a cordial invitation was extended to all who cared to attend.
The honor was begun by the singing of “My Old Kentucky Home” by the entire company, Dean Shirley at the piano. Ruth Reeves, as chairman of the committee, then introduced Mrs. Ralph Stockton (Maggie Mae Thompson) who delighted her audience by singing “Old Folks at Home.”
Harriett Uzzle then gave Foster’s life and works. This was followed by Misses White and Aston singing “Massa’s in the Cold, Cold Ground,” with Miss Coble accompanying.
Since Dean Shirley had a special arrangement of “Old Folks at Home” for the organ, it was given as the next number. “Old Black Joe”, sung by all, concluded the program.
From the front page of The Salemite, Salem College, Winston-Salem, N.C., Jan. 27, 1923
"Little Mouse" in H.E. Department Reports on Reception, Jan. 27, 1923
Home Economics Mouse Tells of Another Event. . . H.E. Juniors Entertain Faculty
One of the oddest parties was given on Tuesday afternoon in my apartment, or rather I should say, one of the oddest parties to my own opinion, because those who came did not think it was odd. Instead, they thought it was a lovely party given for the ladies of the faculty. They called it a reception.
For an hour before the reception, there was a hustle and bustle through the rooms. From where I sat, I could see girls placing ferns, draping British ivy around windows, and concealing a large punch bowl in a great mound of green which was in a circle of lighted candles.
I could not see in the kitchen, nor was I brave enough to take a single peep at what was in progress there, because, although it's my own kitchen, I am sometimes chased from it. Nevertheless, from the familiar sounds, I knew that the Junior Home Economics Girls were preparing some refreshments.
Later appeared five ladies, Misses Leftwich, Rogers, Green, Sessoms and Mrs. Meinung. They welcomed the members of the faculty into the Home Economics Department. Punch, chicken salad, biscuits, olives and coffee were served by girls who have a chance to visit the department very often, and who have so many good times cooking, cleaning cupboard and washing towels.
From the expression on the faces of every one who called, I knew the guests were having a nice time.
From the front page of The Salemite, Salem College, Winston-Salem, N.C., Jan. 27, 1923
Permission to Study Until Midnight, Jan. 27, 19232
NOTICE
Lights may be kept on until 12 p.m. during the examination week
PROVIDED—
--Permission is obtained from Miss Stipe between 9:45 and 10 o’clock.
--Tell your proctor you have permission.
--Remain in your own room.
--Absolute quiet.
--In bed by 12 o’clock
--THE STUDENT COUNCIL, Per Elizabeth Zachary
From the front page of The Salemite, Salem College, Winston-Salem, N.C., Jan. 27, 1923
Thursday, January 26, 2023
"Our Town" From the Sandhill Citizen, Jan. 26, 1923
Our Town
Way ahead of all other blossoms except our violets, the Forsythia is all abloom in Pinehurst and the profusion of yellow flowers amid the dull greens is a welcome sight.
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“The Population and Resources of Cape Cod,” a handsomely illustrated and comprehensive volume circulated by the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce has come to hand. If there is any question that could be asked by a prospective visitor or tourist to the Cape that remains unanswered in this book, I have so far failed to find it. A line to the Secretary, Hyannis, Mass., will bring you a copy.
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Mr. Davis of the Reo cars has ordered about $4,000 in equipment for the new garage, this including a cylinder grinder; lathe; and all necessary machinery for motor rebuilding and repairs; all electrically driven and of the latest construction and model.
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The first contribution of books to the library this year comes from Mrs. R.N. Page, who is volowed by Miss Mary Slater. Visitors and inquirers are finding this institution one of the features of our town life.
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Continuing our brief sketch of the growing literature of the Sandhills and authors residing in Southern Pines, Dr. C. Hanford Henderson, well and favorably known to a large circle of friends, is represented in our library by one volume, “John Percyfield.” D. E.M. Poate, a prolific writer of detective stories, is not yet on our index nor is that author of fascinating nature studies, Rev. E.W. Serle.
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Just as the young man’s thoughts turn to love in the spring time, so we older folks turn to treasure hunting, and when there is no treasure, to old furniture, books, relics, hence the perennial interest in Cornwallis’ lost “cannon” now grown from a single gun to a full battery. That a portion of his army came down the old Yadkin road and through the ford of McDeeds Creek, there is no doubt, that it comprised anything but camp followers, Tory contingents and stragglers is uncertain but the march, though practically a retreat, was orderly and involved no rear guard action on either flank of this column. All pursuit by General Green followed the main body of regular troops retreating down the upper road through Guilford, Randolph and Chatham Counties to the fords of Deep River. Under these conditions it is unlikely that any British Captain of Artillery abandoned a gun to face a sure court of inquiry in the future, but it is an interesting tradition and like all legend may be based on fact, however distorted by the lapse of time, and the gun, if there, in the rapidly disappearing ford, would make a trophy well worthy of display.
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There is quite some talk of changing the name of the Southland to the Hackensack Inn, this popular hotel having been invaded by a happy contingent from that famous New Jersey village. Included in this party of bankers, brokers and golf players are “Uncle Joe” and “Aunt Annie” Struthers; Mr. and Mrs. H.Y. Coffey; Mr. and Mrs. P.C. Staib, Miss Phyllis Staib; Mr. and Mrs. George M. Brewster; Mr. William Brewster; Mr. and Mrs. W.H. Wyte; Mrs. Harry Harper.
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Pine Bluff I don’t know whether we can raise a bird club for your special benefit or not. My own pet ornithologist is in South America looking over birds of far gaudier plumage than ever he saw here and the rest of us are busy with the Library, Civic club, Chamber of Commerce or admiring our newly plated streets.
From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, N.C., Jan. 26, 1923. A plated street was paved with rectangular slabs of stone, larger and smoother than cobblestone used in streets.
Pelton Girl Breaks Arm Falling from Porch Step, Jan. 26, 1923
An Unfortunate Accident
Marion Isobel Pelton, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. P.P. Pelton, received a serious and painful injury last Friday in falling from the top step of the porch, which caused a bad fracture of the right arm near elbow. It required the combined efforts of Doctors Mudgett and Milliken to properly set the broken bones. Miss Isobel at present is making a satisfactory recovery.
From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, N.C., Jan. 26, 1923
New England-Southern Pines Association Mid-Winter Meeting, Jan. 26, 1923
N.E.—S.P. Association Meets at the Southland
The Annual Mid-Winter meeting of the New England-Southern Pines Association which took place at the Southland last Friday evening, brought together 174 people of New England origin who met together for a genuinely sociable evening. The weather was clear and balmy, a decided contrast to a January night in New England. The hospitable Southland never looked more inviting, and the throng of people in the spacious, brilliantly lighted rooms made a striking picture. As the guests were assembling the Southland Orchestra played several numbers. President Betterly, in his most gracious and entertaining manner, presided and the annual election of officers for the ensuing year resulted as follows: President, Hugh J. Betterly; Vice-President, H.A. Lewis; Secretary-Treasurer, Miss Mary Richardson. The following Executive Board was also elected: Maine, E.E. Sawtell; New Hampshire, H.A. Lewis; Vermont, E.W. Merrill; Massachusetts, Mrs. D.H. Turner; Rhode Island, Joseph F. Morris; Connecticut, Mrs. E.C. Loomis; Southern Pines, Mrs. L.W. Perkins.
President Betterley called on Mayor Richardson and Hon. Robert N. Page, and both gentlemen responded in their usual entertaining manner. Then followed a short musical program including songs by Miss Gladys Going and John Bloxham and an artistic Spanish Dance by Miss Ramona Shear. The refreshments were then served in a most hospitable manner by the Southland Management. At the close of the evening an hour of dancing was enjoyed by the younger set with the Southland Orchestra furnishing the music. The officers of the Association personally thanks Mr. F.G. Sanborn for the hospitality tendered the N.E.-S.P. Association by the Southland, realizing that it had much to do in promoting that spirit of sociability that was in evidence throughout the entire evening.
The association is planning to hold a sociable evening in February, March and April in addition to the usual banquet and picnic.
The N.E.-S.P. Association has proved to be a splendid medium to promote sociability among our winter residents. New members are cordially welcomed into the association and the membership is unlimited.
From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, N.C., Jan. 26, 1923
Adding Milk to Diet of 6-Year-Old Allows Her to Walk with Support, Jan. 26, 1923
A six-year-old Brunswick County girl who lived on a diet consisting principally of bacon, grits, corn bread and coffee had never walked until the home agent persuaded the father to buy a cow. You would hardly know the pretty little girl who can now walk by holding to a support.
From the editorial page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, N.C., Jan. 26, 1923
Francis Hewitt, 32, Has Died, Jan. 26, 1923
Francis Hewitt
The many friends of Francis Hewitt were shocked to hear of his death which occurred on Monday morning. The funeral service was held in the Baptist Church on Wednesday afternoon, and the interment was at Mount Cemetery.
Francis Hewitt was born at Belle Vernon, Penn., February 28th, 1899, and came to Southern Pines with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. J.T. Hewitt in 1910 and has lived here since that date. He was popular in school and among his young friends as he grew into manhood. On October 18, 1918, he married Miss Francena Jonker of Southern Pines. In 1917 he entered the Southern Pines Post Office as a clerk, which position he held until a few weeks ago when he was obliged to give up his position on account of his health. He made many friends through his position in the Post Office and will be greatly missed.
The sympathy of the entire community has been extended to his wife and his parents and brothers and sisters who survive him.
From the front page of The Sandhill Citizen, Southern Pines, N.C., Friday, Jan. 26, 1923
Call Us, Or Telegram Us, Says Iowa Radio Station, Jan. 26, 1923
On the Air
More worthwhile things were on the air during the week past that ever before. Truly Radio has ceased to be a toy and has taken its rightful place as an educational and entertaining factor.
W.O.C., the big station at Davenport, Iowa, has launched an innovation by placing a telegraph office in the studio that the public may commend the artists and their selections, request special numbers or encores right at the time of the performance. And surely a telegram is a small thing with which to express our appreciation when they are spending thousands of dollars for our entertainment.
And please, won’t you people with receiving stations telephone us Mondays about the things you have especially enjoyed during the week so that we may mention the “high spots.” I was very glad to hear the speeches the other night of many notables, including Sir Aukland Geddes.
--Bernard W. Leavitt (PARAGON)
“The Radio Central”
Wednesday, January 25, 2023
The Flu, Improving Pastures, and the Movies Craze, Jan. 25, 1923
Tryon, Route 1
We feel this beautiful Monday morning of January 22, the worst of our flu experience is over. Thanks to the Great Physician, the sick are making a successful recovery so far.
Misses Pearl and Essie Edwards and Bessie Hamilton, victims of the flu, have recovered and returned to their school work at Melvin Hill and Greens Creek. What is the matter with all our correspondence? The paper seems much more interesting when all are on duty.
Mr. Sams, let us have your grass talks in the News, and be not discouraged, the people are waking up more and more to the Creator’s command, “Let the dry ground bring forth grass.” Those who are not the boll weevils are chasing them to their awakening.
Mr. J.W. Jack has recently sown a good-sized new ground in grass.
Mr. John Carpenter, we hear, has recently taken the grass fever, and furthermore, that Hamilton “grass crank” is still trying to have grass everywhere. Mr. Lewis Jackson and daughter, Evelyn, were pleasant callers on the route.
Mr. Arthur Ruppe, after spending a fortnight in Charlotte, returned the other day.
It is time “day by day, in every way, the ‘movies’ are getting better.” If not, we hope Mr. Hayes will bring this to a reality. Some of our boys have taken such a craze for them, they will work hard all day, (and then) go 10 miles on Saturday night to see them, despite the weather.
From the front page of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Jan. 25, 1923
News from Mill Spring, Route 1, Jan. 25, 1923
Mill Spring, Route 1
(Intended for last week.)
There were no services at Lebanon last Sunday on account of so much sickness in the community.
Miss Doris Edwards has been very sick for some days with “flu” but is some better at this writing.
Mrs. D.J. Burnett spent Friday afternoon with Mrs. A.A. Edwards.
A.A. Edwards made a business trip to Columbus last Wednesday.
Miss Chressie Burnett left for Hillcrest Monday where she will enter school.
Miss Mildred Womack has returned to school at Hillcrest after spending several days at home.
Robert Whiteside of Uree, spent Sunday at the home of A.A. Edwards.
Mark Laughter from near Spicers Cove moved his family to the G.O. Womack’s place last week.
Mrs. H.M. Whiteside was a caller at D.J. Bunnett’s Thursday.
Mr. and Mrs. Marion Whiteside and son Lawrence, also Miss Lizzie Dalton of Rock Spring, were callers at W.E. Elliott’s Saturday afternoon.
Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Edwards spent Sunday with the latter’s parents, Mr. and Mrs. N.E. Williams on Route 2.
Mr. Sam Owenby and Miss Hattie Hawkins were happily married on last Thursday at the home of the bride near Rutherfordton. We wish for them a long, happy life.
From the front page of the Polk County News, Tryon, N.C., Jan. 25, 1923
Vicinity News From The Star of Zion, Jan. 25, 1923
Vicinity News
The Sunday School Union will convene at Clinton Metropolitan church Sunday afternoon, January 28th at 9:30 o’clock.
Mrs. Mary Moore-Withers of Cleveland, Ohio, is in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. D.D. Moore of Western Heights.
Mr. and Mrs. Sam Brown of Washington Heights left Sunday evening for a trip through Florida.
Mrs. Carrie White of Biddeville is confined to her room this week with la grippe. We hope for her a hasty recovery.
Mrs. H.P. Lankford of E. 7th St., was called to Landis, N.C., this week to attend the funeral of her uncle.
Mr. D.D. Moore of Western Heights is much improved after undergoing a slight operation of the throat.
Mrs. Emma Hare of New York City is in the city visiting her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Holt of S. Caldwell St.
Miss Floretta Douglass, a member of the Publishing House force, is ill at her home this wee. We hope for her a speedy recovery.
Miss Ernestine Jordan, one of the Gastonia High school teachers, spent the week end with her parents and friends of Biddleville.
A class of nine girls of the primary department of Little Rock church were promoted to the Junior class on last Sunday afternoon. Certificates were presented by Rev. J. Francis Lee.
Mrs. Byce of Martin Street is still on the sick list. A speedy recovery is hoped for her. Splendid prayer services began at Livingstone College Wednesday evening and will be continued two weeks. The services are being conducted by several good ministers.
Mr. John Saunders of Biddleville is indisposed this week with la grippe.
Dr. French Tyson will move to his new office in the Mecklenburg Investment Building next week.
Mesdames Ida and Lizzie Jenkins entertained at their home at Christmas dinner the following guests: Dr. Wm. Wells, pastor of Simpson chapel M.E. Church, Rev. N.D. King, pastor of Clinton chapel A.M.E. Zion church, Mr. Alfred H. Phelps, Detroit, Mich., the Misses Laura Flynn, Vergie Lewis, Mrs. C.W. Simmons, Mrs. C.L. Simmons, Mrs. Sadie Knox and Rev. H.L. Simmons.
The reception given on last Monday night by the stewardess board No. 5 of Little Rock A.M.E. Zion church in hoor of stewardess board No. 8 of the same church, at the home of Messrs. Colston and Barnett, 502 N. McDowell St., was one of the most unique social functions of the season. A short program was rendered after which the guests were ushered into the beautifully decorated dining room where the following courses were served: chicken sandwiches, fruit salad and cocoa; jelly with whipped cream and lady fingers (cakes); after dinner mints and delicious fruit punch. These two boards are doing very tangible work in the church under the efficient leadership of their most excellent chairmen. Stewardess board No. 5 is under the able supervision of Mrs. Edna Neal, while stewardess board No. 8 is well piloted by Mrs. Fannie Springs. A large number was present and a most pleasurable evening was spent by those present.
From page 8 of The Star of Zion, Charlotte, N.C., Jan. 25, 1923
Home Demonstration Agent Shares Sources of Purebred Chicken Eggs, Jan. 24, 1923
Home Demonstration Work
By Mrs. Ethel Wells Moore, Agent
The following is the newest list I have of people from whom pure-bred eggs and poultry may be had:
Turkeys—White Holland Turkeys from Mrs. S.L. Pullian, Jackson Springs, N.C. or Mrs. G.C. Pate, Fayetteville, N.C., Route 3.
Chickens—From Oscar H. Phillips, county agent, Albemarle, N.C., may be had eggs at $2.50 per setting or $12 for 100 of the following breeds: Single Comb Rhode Island Reds, Barred Plymouth Rocks, White Wyandottes.
J.W. Hendricks, Newton, N.C., can furnish the same prices eggs of the Barred Plymouth Rock, Buff Plymouth Rock, White Wyandotte, Partridge Plymouth Rock, Single Comb Brown Leghorns and some other breeds.
Miss Dorothy Yount, Henry, N.C., Route 1, has eggs for Rhode Island Reds.
Miss Viola Kiker, Polkton, N.C., Silver Wyandotte.
Mrs. Roy Slade, Blanche, N.C., utility White Leghorns.
Ed McPherson, Mebane, N.C., Barred Rocks.
Mrs. R.W. Scott Jr., Bolton, N.C., White Plymouth Rocks.
There are a number of poultry club members in our county from which pure-bred eggs may be secured of the following varieties: Barred Plymouth Rocks, Black Minorcas and Rhode Island Reds.
From page 7 of the Reidsville Review, Jan. 24, 1923
Mrs. Williams, Miss Baird Share Experiences in India, Jan. 24, 1923
Missionary Meeting at Methodist Church
A meeting of unusual interest was held at Main Street M.E. church Monday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock when two returned missionaries, Mrs. Williams and Miss Baird, spoke on conditions in India. The meeting was held under the auspices of the Crawford Missionary Society of the M.E. church, but was conducted as a union meeting, every one interested in missions being urged to come.
Mrs. Williams and Miss Baird were sent to India from the Friends church. Mrs. Williams spoke on the work of the W.C.T.U. in India. She gave an interesting account of what the different churches were doing to break up the liquor traffic. Liquor has been introduced into India by so-called Christian nations, and when an Indian is asked to be a Christian, he replied: “What! Do you want to make me a drunkard?”
Miss Baird, fresh from 30 years’ service in India, spoke on the deplorable condition of the women in India. The Indian people are the most religious people on earth and many of the horrors in India are the result of obeying what they believe to be the will of their gods. Miss Baird says India is not yet ready for home rule; that no nation whose women are degraded and ignorant can rule itself. She closed her address with a plea to the different churches to send more missionaries to India—to help India.
From the front page of The Reidsville Review, Jan. 24, 1923
County Residents Raising Money to Help Elon College Following Fire, Jan. 24, 1923
The citizens of Alamance county are doing a fine thing for Elon College, whose administration building was destroyed by fire on January 18, by undertaking to raise $160,000 to aid the college in rebuilding. A mass meeting was held in Burlington the day following the fire and a committee appointed to undertake the work at once. Alamance citizens, regardless of church affiliations, are enthusiastic over the movement and invite any person interested in aiding the college to join them. C.B. Riddle, Burlington, N.C., is secretary of the committee, who whom any donation may be sent.
From page 4 of the Reidsville Review, Jan. 24, 1923. The photo with this article is from the Elon University website: www.elon.edu/u/news/2020/01/16/elontbt-the-fire-of-1923/, accessed Jan. 25, 1923.
Local News Includes Deaths of Ben Belton, Mrs. William Brannock, Mrs. Marie Hopkins, Mrs. George Suits, Jan. 24, 1923
Local News
J.C. Huffines is at his store again after a three weeks’ illness with flu.
Attorney D.F. Mayberry is confined to his room on account of a store throat.
Agent Springs of Southeastern Express Co., has secured extensions of delivery of express to take effect February 1st on Silver street and Redd street.
Congressman Stedman has sent The Review a quantity of garden seed for distribution. Those desiring a package may get the same by calling at The Review office.
Ben Belton, a deaf and dumb inmate at the county home, died Sunday night, aged 75 years. He ha been at the county home for more than half a century.
The Parent-Teacher Association of the Franklin Street school will hold its January meeting Thursday afternoon at 4 o’clock. A good attendance is desired. Please come.
There will be preaching at Thompsonville Baptist church Sunday night, January 28th, at 7 o’clock by Rev. R.W. Prevost, the pastor. Everybody cordially invited to attend.
All members of the Tobacco Growers’ Cooperative Association of Calvary school district are urgently requested to meet at Calvary school house Jan. 27, at 2 o’clock, by P.E. Wilson, president.
Come out and get some good home cooking at the C.&A. Hall Saturday night. You will enjoy yourself and help the Parent-Teacher Association get books for the school library. If you can’t come, buy a ticket and give it to one of your friends.
Did you ever hear of a chicken pie dinner? You will have an opportunity to go to one in the near future. The ladies of the M.P. church will serve a chicken pie dinner in the C.&A. Hall some time in February. Watch the paper to see the time.
This section was wrapped in a mantle of sleet and snow last night and today, when the wintry blast brought the biggest snow we have experienced this winter. The snow interfered slightly with telephone and electric service, but no serious damage has been reported.
Mrs. William Brannock died at her home near Lenox Castle Saturday morning, aged 76 years. She is survived by three sons, Richard, William and Lester Brannock, and one daughter, Mrs. Somers. Funeral services were conducted by Elders Stanfield and McKinney Sunday afternoon at Pleasant Grove church and interment followed at the church cemetery. The pall bearers were Sid Burton, Silas McKinney, Felix Combs, J.E. Garrett, J.O. Citty and Capias Waynick.
Mrs. Marie Hopkins, 29 years of age, died Friday night at her home near Brown Summit. Death was ascribed to pneumonia. She leaves her husband, R.H. Hopkins; a daughter, Edith Frances Hopkins; a brother, William B. Moore Jr., and her parents, Dr. and Mrs. William B. Moore of Brown Summit. The funeral was held at Friendship church Sunday afternoon, interment following in the church cemetery. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. J.P. Burke of Reidsville and Rev. Mr. Lowdermilk of Monticello.
An oyster supper will be given by the Lawsonville Avenue Parent-Teacher Association at the C.& A. Hall Saturday night from 5 till 9 p.m. Oyster stew, fried oysters, hot rolls, crackers, pickles, coffee, orange ice and candy will be served. You are invited to be present.
Mrs. George Suits died at her home near Smyrna church Saturday afternoon, aged 84 years. She is survived by her husband and several grown children. Funeral services were conducted by Rev. E.G. Lowdermilk on Sunday afternoon at New Lebanon church, and burial followed at the church cemetery.
From page 5 of the Reidsville Review, Jan. 24, 1923
Tuesday, January 24, 2023
Carl Talley Gets 15-Year Sentence for 2nd Degree Murder of Thomas McCuiston, Jan. 24, 1923
Carl Talley Gets a Sentence of 15 Years
Greensboro, Jan. 19—Carl Talley, on trial in Superior Court here for murder in connection with the shooting to death in Greensboro May 4, 1921, of Policeman Thomas McCuiston, was convicted late today of murder in the second degree and sentenced by Judge A.M. Stack to 15 years in the state penitentiary. Notice of appeal was given and approximate bond fixed at $15,000. The jury deliberated about one hour.
When Judge Stack pronounced sentence, Mrs. Talley, who was sitting beside her husband at the time, created some commotion in the court room by shrieking, “Oh, my God, have mercy on him, please do.” Weeping bitterly she accompanied Talley and an officer form the court room. The conviction and sentence of Talley is the final chapter in a sensational murder and man-hunt which occurred here on May 4, 1921, when Policeman McCuiston was shot dead as he stepped on the running board of what he believed to be a liquor car in which were Carl Talley, Louis Edwards and Tommy Robertson. Edwards was tried here last year, convicted of murder in the second degree and sentenced to 15 years in the penitentiary which he is now serving.
From page 7 of the Reidsville Review, Jan. 24, 1923
50 Cases on Docket in Criminal Court, Jan. 24, 1923
Sisk Case Is Set for Tomorrow
Criminal court convened at Wentworth Monday, Judge T.J. Shaw presiding.
Judge Walter Brock of Winston-Salem is acting as solicitor in the absence of Solicitor Porter Graves, who is in a Baltimore hospital under treatment for throat trouble.
W.A. Stacy of Reidsville is foreman of the grand jury.
Judge Shaw’s charge to the grand jury Monday morning was an able deliverance and was listened to by a large crowd. Court started on the docket at once and quite a number of cases, mostly minor liquor cases, have been disposed of.
The most important case to be tried is State vs. Ed Sisk and his two sons, Sandy and Hardy Sisk, on Thursday for the alleged killing of Deputy Sheriff Ed Zigler near Mayodan several months ago. A special venire of 100 men has been summoned from which to select a jury. This promises to be a hard fought case and will attract large crowds to the court house.
Cases on the docket from Reidsville township to be called are as follows:
Lee Saunders, larceny and receiving.
Robert Holt, violation prohibition law.
The Texas Co., blocking highway.
Roy McCanless, larceny automobile.
Hugh Black, violation prohibition law.
H.B. Farrow, violation prohibition law.
Lee Brooks, abduction.
Garland Dix, assault.
Garland Dix, violation prohibition law.
Bob White, violation prohibition law.
Frank Lindsay, larceny.
Fred Breen, violation prohibition law.
Andy Price and Bill Robertson, violation prohibition law.
Lee R. Ware, violation prohibition law.
J.B. Burgess, driving car intoxicated.
Essie Bason, resisting officer.
O.M. Wingfield, disposing of mortgage property, etc.
Oscar Ayers and Will Allen, breaking, entering, larceny.P> Robert Scales, carrying concealed weapon.
Will Mapp, assault.
A.C. Comer, R.L. and Nannie Dillon, violation prohibition law.
J.D. Snow, violation prohibition law.
Ernest Gordon, assault.
David Barker and Sanford Gillie, violation prohibition law.
Henry Griffin, violation prohibition law.
Grover Marks, assault deadly weapon.
Rawley Williams, assault deadly weapon.
Richard McCain, assault.
Early George, assault.
W.D. Hudson, violation prohibition law.
Ethel Whitt, larceny.
Carrie Johnson, larceny.
Mary Johnson, concealing stolen property.
Oscar Gurley, breaking, entering, and larceny.
Claude Durham and Sam Belton, breaking, entering, larceny.
Jesse Davis, rape.
J.D. Kelly and Ed Byers, violation prohibition law.
C.N. Warren, larceny and receiving.
Robert Perkins, driving car intoxicated.
James Martin, forgery.
Jessie Gillie, assault.
Will Whitener, murder.
Bulah Mitchell, larceny.
Clarence Watlington, larceny.
From the front page of The Reidsville Review, January 24, 1923
Spray, N.C., Man Held for Attempted Attack in Stuart, Va., Jan. 24, 1923
Man Held on Serious Charge
Stuart, Va., Jan. 20—Oden Hylton, who is said also to have gone under the name of “Harris” and who hails from Spray, N.C., is in jail here charged with a heinous offense. He is alleged to have attempted an attack on Mrs. Frank Griffin, of near Woolwine, when she was alone. Mrs. Griffith, it is said, succeeded in driving off her alleged assailant by diligent use of a shovel. A warrant was sworn out for the man at once and he was arrested at Elamsville. He is being held for the grand jury.
From page 3 of The Reidsville Review, Jan. 24, 1923
Why England Has 1% Number of Murders as United States, Jan. 24, 1923
53 Murders in England to 9,500 in United States
Greensboro, Jan. 24—Sir Basil Thompson, K.C.B., regarded as the original Sherlock Holmes, the world’s greatest detective, the most noted criminologist in the world, during the world war at the head of the British secret service department and now head of Scotland Yard, England’s great police and detective agency, lecturing here Monday night, revealed some startling facts, comparing British and American crime figures. Last year in the United States there were 9, 500 murders, in England 63. Of the 63 all but eight were cleared up and the newspapers of England are demanding why they were not.
In one penitentiary in Illinois there are as many prisoners as in all the prisons in Canada.
He attributed the much greater amount of crime in the United States than in England to delays in meting out punishment and to under-policing.
From the front page of The Reidsville Review, January 24, 1923. The headline says England has 53 murders, and the article says 63 murders per year. Whichever it is, England had less than 1% the number of murders than the United States.
Tribute to Alice Lee Jones, 10, By Her Pastor, Jan. 24, 1923
Alice Lee Jones
For only a brief period of 10 years was she allowed in person to bless the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Robert C. Jones, but throughout their lives will they feel her influence. That cannot be enshrouded. Hers was a beautiful life. She was sincere, obedient and devoted. She respected authority, and the rules of conduct in the home and in the school. She was a good student and was loved by her class mates. She was a most loyal and faithful member of the church, and attended Sunday school, prayer meeting, her missionary society, and the regular church services with unusual regularity. She loved her Savior. She was of a sunny, cheerful disposition, and created a warmth and cheer in the home which makes the loss the more painful. During her illness she was most patient, enduring her sufferings without a murmur. We shall miss her, but we know where she is, and we trust that great grace may be given unto the stricken ones who loved her so devotedly.
If loving hearts were never lonely,
If all things wished might ever be,
Accepting what they looked for only—
They might be glad, but not in Thee.
We need as much the cross we bear
As the air we breathe, as light we see;
It draws us to thy side in prayer,
It binds us to our strength in Thee.
--Her Pastor
From page 7 of the Reidsville Review, Jan. 24, 1923
News Briefs From Reidsville, Route 5, Jan. 24, 1923
Reidsville Route Five
The farmers throughout this section are busy fixing plant land and cutting fire wood.
Miss Ruth Motley spent the weekend with her sister, Mrs. Trent, in Reidsville.
Miss Ollie Wall of this section spent last week the guest of Miss Minnie Hooper on Route 2.
Harry Cross and sister, Miss Emma, of Lawsonville, visited Miss Mabel Talley here Sunday.
Percy Vaughn and Misses Lucy and Kate Wall, of this section, visited at the home of J.C. Wall, near Mt. Carmel Sunday.
Harry Howerton of Greensboro spent the weekend with friends here.
L.A. Manley and family of Route 6 visited at the home of Ed Vaughn here Sunday.
Whitt Brown has entered a Greensboro hospital where he underwent a successful operation for appendicitis.
George Ross and Misses Peimon and Williams of Midway paid our town a brief call Sunday.
W.L. Hooper of Route 2 spent one day last week at the home of J.H. Wall here.
Fred Talley, Mrs. Whitt Brown and Misses Lucy and Ollie Wall spent one day last week in Greensboro.
George Vaughn and T.W. and R.G. Wall visited friends near Reidsville Sunday.
Miss Mary Grey Elmore visited Miss Edna Vaughn recently.
The flu has about died down in this section we are glad to report.
From page 4 of the Reidsville Review, Jan. 24, 1923
Monday, January 23, 2023
Julia Jennings, 74, Hit by Train on Her Way to Work at Cotton Mill, Jan. 23, 1923
Train Kills Aged Woman
Mrs. Julia Jennings, 74 years old, was killed Tuesday morning at 6:45, while crossing the railroad at Beech street crossing by passenger train Number Four, the early morning train from Raleigh.
Mrs. Jennings was on her way to the Elizabeth City cotton Mill where she has worked for 28 years. She was almost across the track when struck by the train and dragged about 75 feet. Her arm and leg were broken and her head badly bruised. She was dead when help reached her.
The last whistle for work at the mill had just sounded and Mrs. Jennings was hurrying to get to her job. Either she did not hear or see the train, or else she thought she could get safely across before it reached her. She had just taken the first step down off the crossing and one step lay between her and safety.
At that moment, according to eyewitnesses, the train struck, throwing her body two or three feet into the air.
Mrs. Jennings was the oldest employe of the Elizabeth City Cotton Mill and the only operative who had been in its employ from the day the mill began operations 28 years ago. She it was who tied up the first end on a spooling frame on the day the mill started and she was still, according to her foreman, L.W. Becknall, despite her years, one of the most faithful, efficient and regularly working operatives in the plant.
She is survived by a sister, Mrs. A. Staples of Riverside avenue; a daughter, Mrs. Canny Haynes of Shiloh, and two sons, Marshal Jennings of Princess Anne, Va., and Wesley Jennings of Wallaceton, Va.
From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Jan. 23, 1923
Mrs. John P. Doyle, First Female U.S. Deputy Game Warden, Jan. 23, 1923
Woman Game Warden Comes to Currituck. . . Mrs. John P. Dole of Baltimore, First Woman Appointed to Such Position
Baltimore, Jan. 23—Mrs. John P. Doyle, well known Baltimorean and a sports woman and expert shot of note, has been appointed United States deputy game warden, with country-wide jurisdiction.
She will leave this week for a ducking trip on Currituck Sound, North Carolina, where she will possess full authority to enforce the migratory game laws and make arrests for violations.
Mrs. Doyle is the first woman in the country to be given this rank for independent work, the only other woman filling a post of this kind being the wife of a deputy. Symbolizing her authority is a commission issued by Henry C. Wallace, secretary of agriculture, and a deputy’s badge.
Both have been forwarded to Mrs. Doyle by W.C. Henderson, acting chief of the Bureau of Biological Survey.
The present appointment, officials of the Maryland State Game Commission said, is due to her interest in game conservation and her well known ability as a huntress. Mrs. Doyle refused to comment on her new position and referred all questioners to the game authority.
From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Jan. 23, 1923
Mrs. Lizzie Overman Has Died, Jan. 23, 1923
Mrs. Lizzie Overman Dead
Mrs. Lizzie Overman died Tuesday morning at 6:40 o’clock at her home on South Road street. Mrs. Overman was about 85 years old and had been blind for four or five years and in failing health. Her death was caused by leakage of the heart. She was up and around in her room Sunday but had not been feeling well for the past week. The nearest relatives that survive her are cousins: Mrs. Lou Mercer of this city, Mrs. George Waldron of New York City, Charlie and Dal Williams of Norfolk. Funeral arrangements are not yet made.
From the front page of The Daily Advance, Elizabeth City, N.C., Jan. 23, 1923
Trinity Church Burned Early Yesterday, Jan. 22, 1923
Trinity Church Building Burned Early Yesterday. . . Fire Destroys Trinity Church Sunday Morn Causing a Great Loss. . . Fire Chief Says Fire Probably Broke Out in Sunday School Rooms. . . Building Worth $175,000. . . Presbyterian and First Baptist Congregations Offer Their Churches for Services—May Use Public Buildings
Grim, blacked walls are all that remains of Trinity M.E. church. Fire Sunday morning destroyed the church that for more than 40 years has been a landmark of Durham and a source of much pride to Durham people of all denominations. The cracked and smoldering walls bear mute testimony to the disastrous blaze, and the lofty spire that has for years pointed upwards, reminding the people of the Master in whose name the church was erected, and calling upon them to worship Him, is sadly missed when one turns his eyes to the sky to see it.
Many people arose from their beds Sunday morning and began making preparations to attend Sunday school at Trinity only to find when the gazed towards the church from their homes that it was afire. The church could be seen from all sections of the city because of the steeple which was the highest in this section of the country and sorrow struck the hearts of hundreds when they knew that it was being destroyed by the flames. Hundreds and even thousands of people went to the scene of the conflagration and in silence watched the progress of the flames as they rapidly ate their way upward to the steeple. Services in other churches were affected through the presence of many of Trinity’s members at the fire. Hundreds still visited the scene Sunday afternoon after the flames were under control to view the remains of the once magnificent church and to watch the firemen as they put out the last smoldering bits of timber and as they tried to pull down some of the wall.
About 7 o’clock Sunday morning the janitor discovered smoke in the building after the fire had been made in the furnace. He investigated but was unable to determine the origin. He therefore called in a member of one of the fire companies close by who made an inspection of the building. He discovered the fire and immediately sent in a call for the fire equipment. Within a very short time the entire department was on the scene but not in time to save the building, and despite the excellent work of the men who had trained nine streams of water upon it, the building was destroyed. The fire originated, it is thought, in the Sunday school department, at least this theory was advanced by Fire Chief Bennett. The manner in which it caught has not yet been determined. The furnace was located under the church auditorium and the chief has as yet been unable to arrive at any logical cause whereby the fire could have started in the Sunday school rooms. The janitor stated, it is said, that a flue to the furnace had fallen but this was not substantiated.
When the firemen had reached the scene, the Sunday school department was a seething furnace of flame. It quickly ate its way into the church auditorium, despite the tons of water that were being poured upon it from all sides of the building. Soon the building was gutted and the flames began to make their way to the steeple. Upward and on they rapidly crept until the steeple was also a roaring cauldron. Flames burst out in many places on it an their intense heat ignited the slate shingles that covered it an they began falling, a veritable shower of fire. At 9:30 o’clock the girders supporting the steeple were seen to bend at the base where they connected with the brick structure as if the hands of some mighty blacksmith was wielding it into some fantastic shape. The lower part bent towards the west and the top bent outwards, toward the east, when suddenly with a mighty crash it fell. The firemen and equipment had been removed to safety when it was seen that it was about to fall and no one was hurt.
Within three hours from the time of the appearance of the firemen on the scene the flames were under control, the firemen displaying some of the best fire fighting that has been seen in Durham in some time. Fighting under a great handicap because of the headway the flames had gained and the danger form falling walls and the steeple, they fought valiantly and through their work the flames were confined to the church edifice.
Dobson Freeman of Fire Station No. 1 was injured after about 20 minutes of fire fighting when the nozzle of a hose attached to one of the pumps got from his control. He received an injured back and was carried to the hospital but his condition is not thought to be serious.
The church was valued at approximately $125,000 and was insured for $71,000. It is a total loss including the entire equipment. The beautiful memorial windows that have been a source of pride to the members of the church and to the public at large were, of course, destroyed, as was the valuable memorial erected in the church some time ago. The memorial was valued at about $25,000 and was a work of art, begin made of marble and representing the last supper. It was placed on the south wall of the church. A number of beautiful paintings depicting the life of Christ which were painted on the four walls of the church near the ceiling were also works of art in which the people felt considerable pride.
“We shall continue to carry one,” Dr. A.D. Wilcox, pastor of the church to whom the destruction of the building came as a hard blow, stated. No plans have as yet been made for the future, but it was stated that the congregation would probably hold services in one of the public buildings until such a time as a new edifice can be erected. The board of stewards will meet within a few days, it is thought, when plans for the future will be made.
The use of the First Presbyterian and the First Baptist church was tendered to Dr. Wilcox for holding services. Resolutions were adopted by the First Baptist congregation at the Sunday morning service inviting the Trinity congregation to hold services jointly with them with Dr. Wilcox filling the pulpit until such a time when a successor to Dr. J. Elwood Welsh, resigned, shall have been secured. This would allow the Baptist congregation to hold services each Sunday as well as the Methodists.
Trinity church was the oldest Methodist church in Durham. Prior to the time of erecting the building destroyed Sunday, the congregation had worshiped in a wooden edifice. The congregation was formed in 1860 when a number of Methodists moved to Durham from the Orange Grove church. This city was then known as Durham’s. At that time Durham was nothing more than a village with less than a dozen families. The Methodists held a meeting at which an acre of ground to the year of the present First Baptist church was donated by R.F. Morris for the erection of a church. William Mangum was given the contract to erect the little church and his price was $650, he agreeing to furnish both the material and labor.
Work was begun in erecting it when some of the leaders decided that a little grove on Cleveland street, then called the Roxboro road, was a better location, and an acre and a half of ground was purchased from William Green for $150 and the foundation and frame of the church was moved to the present site. The old church, a little wooden building, stood just west of the place where the destroyed building stands, and for a number of years it served the needs of the congregation. The board of trustees was named as follows: William J. Duke, Archibald Nichols, Washington Duke, D.M. Cheek, James Stagg, Z.I. Lion, and John Barbee.
Durham’s first Methodist church was a plain country meeting house. A section of the building was railed off so as to allow negroes to attend worship in it. In the old church a number of important and history-making events transpired. It was in this building that Ex-Governor Graham and Henry K. Nash debated the question of secession from the union. During the Civil war the church was badly damaged by General Sherman’s army. All during these years of privation, however, the church was never without a minister. After the war the church was used as a school building until a school house could be erected. The church made good progress in membership and soon alterations and improvements were made to the building. In 1872 the building was repaired with new pews being installed and the house painted outside. Gen. J.S. Carr repairing the roof.(?) There was a graveyard to the east of the church. In 1875 general Carr purchased two acres of land a half mile from town for a cemetery, and this was the beginning of Maplewood cemetery. Most of the bodies were removed but some few of them still remain under the Sunday school and in the lot.
Many ministers took part in the work of the church. During the pastorate of Rev. H.F. Wood the building was destroyed Sunday was begun. His term of service in Durham began in 1879. The cornerstone was laid in 1880. This marked a new epoch in the life of the church and the community, and its influence was felt in the town’s religious life. A revival was held in Durham by Rev. Sam P. Jones in the old Parrish warehouse in 1888 and 1889, during which 189 new members were added to the church. The main portion of the building was completed under the pastorate of Rev. Jesse A. Cunningham and was dedicated on the first Sunday in June, 1881, by Rev. N.H.D. Wilson, presiding elder of the Durham district. In 1892 Rev. R.C. Beaman promoted the plan to erect a Sunday school addition and while the structure was being erected the congregation held their meetings in the court house. On the fourth Sunday in January, 1894, during the pastorate of Rev. B.R. Hall, the new and enlarged church and Sunday school were opened. That was Trinity until Sunday.
The church has had a wonderful growth until now it is one of the leading churches in the Methodist conference.
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From the front page of the Durham Morning Herald, Jan. 22, 1923.
Sunday, January 22, 2023
N.C. Druggist H.A. Grissom Still Missing in Florida, Jan. 22, 1923
N.C. Druggist Is Still Missing. . . Search for Body of H.A. Grissom, Greensboro Druggist, Unavailing; Car Plunged in Creek
By Associated Press
Jacksonville, Fla., Jan. 22—Further efforts to find the body of H.A. Grissom of Greensboro, N.C. druggist, were unavailing last night, and those engaged in the search believe that unless it is pinned to the bottom of the creek where his automobile plunged Thursday night, it will rise to the surface today. Hope that he still lives is held by a few, who point out that he might be on the north bank of the creek, lost in dense swamp. No trace of the body has been found.
Was Traveling Alone
Mr. and Mrs. Grissom had been in Florida for the past two weeks with their small child. The trip was made in a Hupmobile touring car, state license 40735, city license 307.
Thursday night the child was not well and Mrs. Grissom decided to come straight back to Greensboro on the train. Mr. Grissom was to come back in the automobile. He bought the ticket for Mrs. Grissom and the child in Jacksonville Thursday night and about 7:30 left in his car. Mrs. Grissom caught a train and reached Greensboro Saturday night.
Mr. Grissom had only a small about of money with him, about $15, and he was to wire for more from Atlanta. No word has been received form him since Mrs. Grissom parted with him in Jacksonville. His plan then was to push ahead and make either Waycross or Atlanta the first night. Since that moment the first information from him in the dispatched from Florida reporting the discovery of the car upturned in Thomas creek. The first dispatched reported the city license number was 4073-J and no state number was mentioned. Dispatches last night said the state number was 40735 and the city number 307. Both are the numbers of Mr. Grissom’s Hupmobile touring car.
From the front page of The Salisbury Evening Post, Monday, January 22, 1923
Mills Close Again Due to Lack of Hydro-Electric Power, Jan. 22, 1923
Southern Power Closes Mills Again. . . Another Curtailment of Hydro-Electric Power Announced; Due to Lack of Rainfall
By Associated Press
Charlotte, Jan. 22—Curtailment of power to mills and other plants served by it in North Carolina and South Carolina will be resumed Wednesday, the Southern Power company announced here today.
Lack of rainfall has lowered the water streams which feed its hydro-electric plants, the company said, and has again made necessary a curtailment schedule, which was effective last autumn.
The plans call for a division of its power subscribers into five zones, according to locality, and having plants in each zone shut down one day in each week.
The schedule will start, it was announced with the mills in Gaston county, this constitution zone 3, shutting down.
It was explained that this was to be a renewing of the curtailment where it was left off. The company announcement said it was not known when a full supply of power would be resumed, as this would depend on the rain.
From the front page of The Salisbury Evening Post, Monday, January 22, 1923
Helms' Store Broken Into, Jan. 22, 1923
Store on the Concord Road Is Broken Into
The country store of Mr. C.E. Helms, on the national highway between Salisbury and Concord, about three miles out from this city, was broken into some time last night and a quantity of goods carried off. Sheriff Krider’s office was notified early this morning of the robbery but there was no clue to work on and so far no arrests have been made in connection with the crime.
Mr. and Mrs. Helms live only a short distance from the store but they did not hear any noise and knew nothing of the affair until Mrs. Helms went to open the place this morning.
From the front page of The Salisbury Evening Post, Monday, January 22, 1923
Adam Walser's Leg Broken When Rowan Oil Truck Overturns, Jan. 22, 1923
Oil Truck Overturns, Breaking Driver’s Leg
An oil truck of the Rowan Oil company, whose station is located in the southern part of the city, overturned on West Horah street shortly before noon today.
Mr. Adam Walser, who was driving the truck, sustained a broken leg in the accident. He was removed ot his home near the oil station.
From the front page of The Salisbury Evening Post, Monday, January 22, 1923
Durham's Trinity Methodist Church Destroyed by Fire, Jan. 21, 1923
Church Destroyed
Durham, Jan. 22—Fire totally destroyed the large Trinity Methodist church of this city, early Sunday morning. The origin is unknown. The damage is estimated at $125,000. The church carried $75,000 in insurance.
From the front page of The Salisbury Evening Post, Monday, January 22, 1923
William Hall, 89, and Carrie Bame Poole, 37, Have Died, Jan. 22, 1923
William Hall Dies at Ripe Old Age
William E. Hall, 89, died this morning at 10 o’clock at his home on East Hill street, following a continued illness and the development of complications.
The funeral services will be conducted tomorrow afternoon from the home at 3 o’clock. Interment will be made in Chestnut Hill cemetery.
Surviving are two daughters, Mrs. Victoria Jarrett and Mrs. Canna Williams.
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Mrs. W.C. Poole Died Sunday of Pneumonia
Mrs. Carrie Bame Poole, wife of Mr. W.C. Poole, died yesterday afternoon at 3:15 of pneumonia at the age of 37 years. Surviving besides the husband are six children, and also the father and mother, Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Bame of Rowan county; three sisters and four brothers: Mesdames Zeb Morgan, Richard Morgan, Wesley Morgan, Leborn Shaver all of Rowan county; brothers being Rev. P.J. Bame of Lexington, Johjn Bame of Lexington, Samuel Bame of Virginia, and Luther Bame of Lexington.
Mrs. Poole was a consistent member of St. Matthews Evangelical Lutheran church from youth up and remained so until death. She was a faithful worker in that church until about two years ago when they moved near Salisbury on the Stokes Ferry road. Mrs. Poole was of a loving and sweet disposition and was loved by everyone who knew her.
The funeral was held from St. Matthews Lutheran church this afternoon at 2:30, funeral being conducted by the pastor, Rev. G.H. Cooper.
From the front page of The Salisbury Evening Post, Monday, January 22, 1923
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