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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 13, 1888

Page

3

Church Directory for High Point April 13 1888

The Enterprise lists church services for Methodist Presbyterian Friends Baptist and Episcopalian across High Point with pastors Rev E H Davis Rev P H Dalton Rev 8S H Thomp son and Jarrells noting Sunday School times and worship details public invited.

High Point Ngc Methodist E H Davis Presbyterian P H Dalton Friends Baptist H Thompson Episcorpau—Jarrell

Prolific farming and town progress noted in local items

Street forces continue good work and soda fountains glow with beverages. Postmaster Denny sold five thousand postal cards in the March quarter. Merchants add spring and summer goods while a new barber shop opens near Jarrell's Hall.

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High Point News Notes Revivals Elections and Improvements

The town reports a growing Methodist revival at the local church led by Rev. Nash from Raleigh, with crowds filling the building nightly. Masonic burial services are planned for Thomas Finch at Hopewell church with lodges from Nama F Reid, Thomasville, and Trinity College. Bellevue Hotel gains new management George T Leach family, with extensive renovations including electric belts and improved sewerage. A letter of political notice hints at May municipal candidates J T Baldwin Henry Millis Jacob Tate Hamilton Lindsay Benjamin Jordan. The town election is framed as pivotal for progress and stability.

Thamas Finch Hopewell Church Nama F. Reid Lodge Thomasville Trinity College Methodist Church High Point Nash Raleigh George T. Leach New York Bellevue Hotel Mr. Borror J. T. Baldwin Henry Millis Jnc H. Tate Hamilton Lindsay Benjamin Jordan

Local notes on weather, sports and town affairs

One or two mamps reported not yet among students. Rev L L Nash of Raleigh visited town. James H Robbins plans to build on his land near Brame. Fine weather enables outdoor exercise as baseball football and tennis are played nightly. Prof Johnson plans a map of High Point. A whisky theft rumor circulated but probed as seized by prohibitionists, with activity along Muddy Creek on Easter Monday. Railroad road talks progress with Randolph leaders. Mormon evangelists visit Montgomery county as revenue officers arrive. Ziegler Bros shoes advertised. Charlotte Cotton factory activity grows. over fifteen factories planned in the state.

High Point L. L. Nash Raleigh Jas. H. Robbins Brame Johnson Trinity Muddy Creek Randolphs Montgomery County Montgomery

Hats and shoes headline fall bargains at local stores

A regional sale offers men's stiff and soft fur hats in black and colors plus straw hats in diverse styles at striking prices. Shoes for all ages and types fill shelves, with slips and kid or goat leather options highlighted. The Salisbury Press notes a Vanderbilt private car visit with passengers tossing silver coins to onlookers. The scene is rounded out by new clothing arrivals including corkscrew worsted suits in cutaway styles at appealing prices.

R. J. Lixplay & Bro Salisbury G. Jones Ziegler Gardner Jones

High Point tobacco market aims for front ranks and growth

The High Point tobacco market reports rising average prices since October and strong buyer and manufacturer activity. Advertisements tout local advantages for manufacturing and shipping, plus plans to intensify effort to raise High Point’s market standing. Also promos for various products and remedies appear in the page.

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Also Mentioned on This Page

Enterprise Church Directory Jarrell’s Hall Tom Hoover Cox and Bowers Franklinsville W. H. Ragan E. A. Bencini Mary Baker Petoskey, Mich Clerk Holton Messrs. Hoffman, Farlow & Co Daniel Wright Lexington Virginia Johnson Jamestown J. L. Armfield C. M. Pepper E. A. Snow Virginia L. Woodcocks & Co Elwood Cox & Co Jarrell’s Hotel Frank Harris Levi Houston Greensboro Randleman Col. Andrews Methodist Protestant Church Pleasant Grove John Wesley Cecil W. E. Swaim Winston Mr. Williams Episcopal Church Williams Thomas A. Blair Springfield Capt. Snow Snow Gladesboro Orinoco Snow & Dalton’s Sash and Blind Factory Thomas Pettiford Hoffman, Farlow & Co Archdale Bush Hill W. 8. Tomlinson Peterson Wilmington Davis Peterson’s Gallery Morehead City Beaufort Statesville Trinity Notes Ziegler Bros R. J. Lindsay & Bro Charlotte Progres Fayetteville Episcopal Convention Diocese of North Carolina R. J. Lanpsay & Bro High Point Tobacco Market Anchor Warehouse Soccnacceseias Andreth’s H. B. Benecini Jane Patterson Asheville Bradshaw's Drug Store Shiloh Richmond & Danville Hofeman, Farlow & CO Albert E. Tate Life and Accidental Insurance Hugh Point N.C Pet Cartland Block Ragan, Millis & Co J. H. Millis RaGan, Minuts & Co COX & Hoskins Partridge THES Dey Baby Partridge’s Blaine Boot, Shoe and Hat Store Hieuw Port Jo. H. Fate’‘s Qbelisk Kingan &Co O. W. Spexerr Jade Beeson Bros Rock Norrom Berson Bros Tinware Department Wheeler High Point, N Wrenn Bros
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