High Point News Tidbits From the Cecil Building Era
The Enterprise reports Paschal Brothers opened a grocery in the Cecil building and a cotton factory planned to start early next year. James Johnston visited on business. J M Sechrest opened an oyster saloon with fresh oysters daily. A Raleigh cotton loss of fifty thousand dollars occurred last Tuesday. Dr J M Tomlinson of Bush Hill reportedly leased the Bellevue hotel for five years. Duncan Cameron, son of Paul C Cameron, died at Hillsboro. G P Hall opened a grocery and oyster saloon near Jarrell's hotel office. Houses and local commerce expand as Holton retires from the Bellevue and a new clerk takes over Guilford county. The cold wave brings 26 degrees above zero. A stockholders meeting for the National Bank of High Point is slated for January 11, 1887. Reports mention several relocations, farming yields, and church fund drives including contributions from John Ferree and Mrs C A Hanmer. A Republican newspaper is rumored to begin in Lexington. Tobacco markets show high prices despite lower quality. a proposed weather station for signals may cost 25 dollars to establish. An unknown man was found dead near McLeansville with two pistol wounds, suggesting a possible card game dispute.
Hurrah for Kernersville town clock and local ties
Notes celebrate Kernersville gaining one town clock and highlight Miss Maggie Sparrow’s Washington wedding to Rev. Charles M. Payne of Lexington. Sparrow is linked to Greensboro through sisterhood to Mrs. Frank Dalton and known locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles M. Payne
Lexington
Maggie Sparrow
Washington
Episcopal Bazaar Disbands After Long Charity Drive
At a Ladies Aid Society meeting in High Point on Monday, 1886, the group thanked High Point and distant towns for help in a charity bazaar that raised 171.11 dollars with net profit 63.87. Donations came from Mrs. Richardson of Greensboro, Mrs. Heaven of Philadelphia, and others. Members expressed gratitude, agreed to divide leftover items, and decided the society would disband with Mrs. Hamner remaining treasurer of the Episcopal Building Fund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
A. Haniner
High Point
J. B. Richardson
Bennett
Wadesboro
N. C
Hines
Wilson
Richardson
L. P. Heaven
Philadelphia
Parker
St. James Mission
New York
Sallie Hansley
Nellie Hansley
Wilson, N. C
Mary T. Hamner
L. M Maston
Salem
Callie Futch
Wilnington
N.C
Remfry
Sallie Neems
Maudie Remfry
C. A. Hamner
High Point, N.C
Bazaar Thanks Readers and Donors in Local Editor Note
Editor notes gratitude to High Point Philadelphia Wadesboro and Wilson for articles aiding a small Bazaar praised as a success. Mrs J Remy Ladies Aid President commends paper and asks continued courtesy. S V Hoyrr thanks High Point donors at Cansey's Tall and wishes blessings. Paschal Broilers seeks all country produce at top cash price.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Exterprise
High Point
Philadelphia
Wadesboro
Wilson
J. Remy
Pres
Ladies Aid Society
Evitor Exterprise
Cansey's Tall
S. V. Hoyrr
Revival in Trade At A B E Smith Co Drug Store Promotes Free Trial Bottles
A B E Smith Co reports booming trade from free trial bottles of Dr King's New Discovery for coughs and lung diseases. Also mentions a dramatic tale of RU Scott's death and dissection, promotion of Electric Bitters as a liver and kidney tonic, and a brick sale by J D Horsey in High Point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. BE. Smith & Co
Dr. King
A. FE. Smith & Co
Saur
High Point
J.D. Horsey
Tar Heel Liniment praised by Greensboro citizens
A collection of testimonials from Greensboro and elsewhere extols Tar Heel Liniment as a cure for stomach pains colic rheumatism nasal congestion catarrh and toothache. Readers claim relief from rheumatism in hips and joints sinus issues and nerve pain after using the product with several noting lasting improvement and endorsement to others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crreensboro
Greensboro
N.C .Beby
N. Cy
J. W. Puen
Muneie
Ind
Lhereby
Jas. R. Drenrar
N. C
Lettie Jones
New Alagia
Tonanie
Temmie
Hanson
J. A. Purvenzrt
N.C
Thomas Cock
North Carolina
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Enterprise
Paschal Brothers
Cecil
James Johnston
J. M. Sechrest
Raleigh
J. M. Tomlinson
Bush Hill
Bellevue Hotel
Duncan Cameron
Paul C. Cameron
Hillsboro
G. P. Hall
Jarrell’s
M. K. Callum
Holton
Bellevue
Superior Court
Guilford County
J. B. Best
Tarboro
Oscar E. Wilson
Columbia
8. C
Grand Central Hotel
National Bank of High Point
Colums
W. J. English
Horney
William Collett
Davidson County
Mark R. Gregory
Scales
Joseph 8. Worth
New Garden
W. C. Denny
John Freeman
Deep River
John Ferree
Randleman
James W. Reid
Branson
C. A Hanmer
Baldwin
Chas. W. Dabney
Weather Service
Geensboro
W. P. Beall
McLeansville
Kernersville
Bill Arp
Atlanta Constitution
Tomlinson Manufacturing Company
Georgia
Tomlinson Manufacturing Co
Messrs
C. & M. Pretafelder
D. Langfeld
R. R. King
Messrs. Pretzfelder
N C
Viola V Barbee
Thomas P Bishop
Marion Cobb
J V Crawford
Y Davis
A P Hanner & Co
T D Krotz
Margaret Lamb
Adaline McClain
Ed Morgridge
Luke Richardson
J P Stanton
Lins Thrift
Frank Thrift
P. M
Spartanburg
Paschal Brotilers
Scott
Cantrells
Hil
Wheeler
Sam Jones
ET Blair
FOS. Horney
T. B. Exvriner
Tae Exteprist
Nical Company, CS. A
Brown & Matten
Pharmacisis
RSE
Prosener
Allred& Modcre
Jarrett
Dr. H. Clay Pitts
High
Sindie
Bey
Bros
Ragan, Millis & Co
General Merchandise
Cedar Falls
Randleman M
Central Falls and
J. M. Worth
High Point, &. c
Laflin & Randpowderco’'S
Ational Bank
Natrionan Bank
Hien Porn
W. Worth
Casniren
Mrs. Blair’s
Nan
KE. T. Blatr
L. E. Laws & Daughter
Mantua
SM Tomlinso
E . Wilborn
M Idol
JC Jinnett
W Guyer
L E Fforney
M R Raper
TE Anderson
JF Baio
Micajah Wrigs S. Perry
J. R Purdy
FG Cartland
A C Jones
Ira Johnson
A A Barker
W A Welch
Joseph Payne
Cuarloete, N. JL
Pirate
Ludden & Bates Music House
KK. M. Andrews
Edo Vers
Bany Taitats
Macuixn Co
Richmond
Mendenhall
Thomasville
Chicago Daily News
West
Chicago
Cago Daily News
Associated Press
The
Daily News
Fifth Ave
Chicago Weekly News
America
Loess
Portage
Addrous Vigtor F. Lawson
H Womerius
Clibcovuty
Heridan
Munges
Dr. i
Nico
Nail
Southern Progress
Pams
Gatubruh
Adagusia Chronicle
Charleston News and Courier
South
BIGSBY @ EDMONDS
Exchange Place
Baltimore, MD
Oder
Barbara
Uecllevue
Darrell’s Hotell
Brighton Gent
Ys Hy Td Sc
Lewis Stein
Centre Street
E.G. Newcomb’s
Qjell
N. Q
Chensboro
E. Lewis
Barnes, &c
H. H. Cantiann
Houston & Finerseny
Greensbore
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