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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1916
Page
4
Notice from the Associated Press with editor and manager names and telephones. Appears as a historical newspaper masthead fragment indicating second class matter status at the High Point post office under the 1872 act.
A 1916 High Point editorial urges voters to back a $50,000 bond measure for street improvements. It argues the plan advantages all districts, ensures fair access to better streets, and protects taxpayers across future administrations. The piece stresses the city’s long failing streets and appeals for informed, decisive action.
The piece urges residents to vote yes for a bond issue to fund better streets in High Point. It frames the decision as a civic duty, cites recent rainfall records, praises past leaders, and notes a “Good Roads Day” and forthcoming bond election tomorrow with local campaigning and rumors.
The Enterprise publishes a letter from a local property owner disputing bond promises. He warns rents will rise if bonds pass and questions council promises to street work and police salaries. He asks who funds voter registration drives and why tax dollars would back the bonds.
Poem by W. H. Dugdale urges plain fair talk and careful action as “the other man's waiting for you.” It likens leadership, judgment, and political influence to a game where timing and choices determine outcomes and scrutiny from opponents. The piece ends with the notion that someone must lead and give a tip to move things forward.
Bloomington notes reveal Edward Elvin Elliott, once of Bloomington and now in San Rafael, Cal, read a paper detailing how he and his Illinois infantry company captured Santa Anna's cork leg at Cerro Gordo in 1847. The relic surfaced in Memorial hall Springfield where McLean County Historical Society documented the tale.
The New York market opened with renewed firmness as strong cables and bullish crop advices lifted prices. The day started with gains of 15 to 18 points, later absorbing selling and climbing above early levels. Futures listed: August 14.12, October 14.36, December 14.47, January 14.58, March 14.74, May 14.59.
Chicago wheat futures opened August 14 down about 1.35 percent led by Canadian estimates of a Dominion 230 million bushel crop. September contract fell to around 1.41 to 1.42 percent before retreating to 1.41 percent.
In municipal court, Johnson admitted entering A. E. Watson's store on a Monday night and taking clothing, shoes, a bicycle, and other items valued around 75 dollars. Since the value exceeds the court's jurisdiction, Judge Dalpe sent him to the next term of the Superior court in Greensboro. Bond set at 250 dollars. several other minor cases were disposed of with costs or fines.
Rev Walters Rowe of Grace Reformed Church in Newton declines the Trinity Reformed Church invitation from Concord. He remains pastor and serves on the Catawba College faculty, sacrificing wider opportunities to honor students and his congregation.
High Point moviegoers focus on Cabaria shown at the Broadway Tuesday. The feature costs an estimated 250000 to produce and is attributed to Italian writer Gahariete ly Annunzio. The lengthy production is expected to command steady audience attention from start to finish.
Regular communication lists Numa Reid Loder and No 3 Tonight at S. Fawall W. M. urging readers to try the velvet ice cream at Mann's describing it as fine.
Aug 14 report says Greensboro commissioners voted to extend the water main beyond city limits to supply Church Street and Cherry Street houses. In one family in that area three typhoid cases and one death occurred. residents relied on three private wells.
A patient from Moore's Hill Indiana reports relief from constant side and back pains after using Foley Kidney Pills. He claims pains disappeared within 48 hours and credits the pills with restoring kidney activity and relieving bladder ailments.
State of North Carolina Guilford County Superior Court In Re L E Ritchie Administrator of John A Arey deceased Notice to Creditors to File Claims Claims must be presented within twelve months from July 14 1916 otherwise barred L E Ritchie Administrator J Allen Austin Attorney 7 14 1916
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