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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 03, 1888

Page

3

Church Directory Listings in The Enterprise

The Enterprise lists multiple congregations with service times and pastors. Mernopist Rev E H Davis preaches Sundays at 11 am and 7 80 pm with Sunday School at 9 am. Prespy TerraAN Rev P H Dalton preaches 2nd and 4th Sundays at 11 am and 7 30 pm with Sunday School. Friends hold services Sundays 11 o'clock and Thursday worship with Sunday School at 10 am. Bartist Rev 8 H Thomp son preaches 2d and 4th Sundays at 11 am and 7 30 pm with Sunday School at 2 30 pm. Episcopal Jarrells Hall Morning Prayer Litany and Ante Communion at 11 o'clock Evening Prayer and Sunday School at 4 pm. Public invited.

Mernopist E H Davis Prespy Terraan P H Dalton Friends Bartist H Thompson Episcopal—Jarrell’s Hall

Local Notes and Openings Across Greensboro and Vicinity

Community updates span Purdy and Payne comings and goings, new shops on Jarrell Street, tobacco premiums at South Boston, and a Greensboro shoe factory move. A table of new taxes, a fire loss for Bradshaw, and a railroad meeting outline town progress with tax funds funding wells and improvements.

South Boston

Empire Plaid Mills shows vast output and ambition

The Empire Plaid Mills in operation twelve months occupies 10,752 square feet of weaving space plus dye and factory outbuildings. It houses 2 beamers, 6 spoolers, 112 looms, and several machines with capacity to produce 1.7 million yards of plaids yearly. They employ 60 workers and own ten acres with 18 tenements, led by Messrs. Causey and Field.

Empire Plaid Richmond High Point Messrs. O.S. Causey E. H. C. Field

City notices and local happenings in Greensboro area

Mayor J J White sick but improving. Linton and Getz of Pennsylvania guests at the president's railroad project. Gen Gray homestead sold to Arnold. Mail line from High Point to Trinity alleged at 60 per year, old rate 125. Greensboro College girls plan Feb musical in chapel for new building. Commencement set mid June with L L Burkhead chief marshal E L Moffitt manager Blair and Dr Talmage to speak. Trial: Jesse Miller vs Albert Kennedy for forcible trespass. Mike Bradshaw successful for defendant. Flour sold cheap by Cox Hoskins.

High Point Trinity Greensboro College L. L. Burkhead E. L. Moffitt Senator Blair Dr. Talmage Blair Esqs Bradshaw Wilson Jesse Miller Albert Kennedy Mike Bradshaw Asheboro

Town Tax Due for 1887 Requested By Town Collector

Public notice announces town taxes for 1887 due by March 1 with collector F Hoffman available on streets for settlements. Hoffman & Farlow seek to buy 100 pounds of fresh butter and pay cash for all kinds of fur.

F. Hoffman

Rumors of faculty change and town growth in Thomasville

In Thomasville on February 3 1887 reports mention J C Scarborough potential appointment at Thomasville College after March and local industry activity with coke for smelting works. Town sees new houses rising and pole road negotiations amid seasonal Groundhog lore and health notes about Mrs Best. Local ads tout Best black oats and Hoffman Farlow meats with Cox Hoskins groceries.

High Point Best

Unclaimed letters advertised in High Point post office

List of names awaiting pickup at the High Point N C post office dated February 1 1888 notes that uncalled letters will be sent to the dead letter office after 30 days. Also promotes fish sales and a 19th century health remedy with product claims.

Denny High Point N. C R. D. Brown M. Caldwell M M Farley Emma Green J M Hayworth M M Hayworth W D F Hayworth L J Hine Fannie Hinshaw Lucinda Hoover Mr. Jers John Henry Journex Lydia Kenneday John R Parker W W Pickard Geo. Scales W R Wheeler Maggie Wi Moffitt & Bradshaw N.C J. T. Moffitt W. G. Bradshaw W. G. Bradsiaw

North Carolina Lime-Phosphate claims and use guidance

A historical ad describes North Carolina Lime-Phosphate fertilizer contents per 200 pounds and contrasts it with competitors. It lists 10-16 pounds phosphoric acid 23-35 pounds bone phosphate 100-120 pounds lime 1-4 pounds potash and minor other components. It argues the product is drier and uses minimal sulfuric acid and offers application rates for cotton corn wheat oats rye grasses with kainit and muriate potash.

Fertilizer mixes for crops using Lime Phosphate and related salts

On clay or rich soils mix 800 to 1000 lb Lime Phosphate with 100 lb Muriate Potash and 2 sacks Salt for one or two acres. For wheat on poorer land, mix 1000 lb Lime Phosphate with 200 lb cotton seed meal and 100 lb Sulphate Ammonia or Nitrate Soda and 100 lb Muriate Potash for two to four acres. Lime Phosphate plus Kainit boosts oats. Broadcast 600 to 1000 lb with Kainit on sandy land.

Bluegrass Kentucky

Lime Phosphate Use For Fruit Trees And Nurseries

For Yettrow Tosacco. one to two acres receive 1000 pounds lime phosphate and 80 bushels fine horse manure with ground fish or other ammoniate and 100 pounds high grade sulphate. Horticulturists urge lime phosphate with lime, phosphate and potash for trees and vines. Nurserymen broadcast heavy lime phosphate before planting and apply 5 to 10 pounds around each young tree.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Enterprise Church Directory E. R. Purdy John Payne B. F. Jordan Greensboro Lula Hubbard Virginia Capt. Johns J. W. Long Randlemap Brown & Burton Jarrell’s Hall John Smith Davidson County Thomasville H.C. Bencini Causey Lindsay Mr Thompson Brown Matthews Charlotte The Chronicle South Trinity College W. E. Stone Sue Dick Judge Dick Ragan, Millis & Co G. Sam Bradshaw Randleman Alfred & Moore's E. T. Blair Carraway and Ugharrie Randolph County North Corona David Smith Alexander Martin Esquire Fairfield Safe Ware Enos Blair Ireland Randolph John West A. W. Blair California Nevada New Garden School Craven Trinity Notes J. J. White Messrs. Linton and Getz Pennsylvania Gen. Gray Mr. Arnold Penn Arnold Loggins Cox & Hoskins Thomasville Notes J. C. Scarborough Thomasville College W. G. Barbee Hoffman & Farlow’s Board of Aldermen of Wilmington Cape Fear J. H. Millis Ragan, Minus & Co W. H. Snow High Point, N. C J. M. Secrest Taylor Raxing Royan Baking Powder Co Wall St New York Dr. H. Clay Pitts High Hed Wrenn Bros J.C. Croie Lenny June Godeys America Godey’s Godey’s Lady's Book Philadelphia APE Fear & Yadkin Valdey Railway Company Bennettsy Maxton Fayettevill Fayetteville Sanford Greensbo Son Pilot Moun Greensbor Bennetts Passen R and M Pasa, & Mail P&m Nner Prt & Ace’a Branck Bennettesville Carolina Central Factory Branch J. W. Fry W. E. Kyle Gen. Wass. Ag.t Edmont Air Line Richiaughd & Danville Railroad New York Baltimore Washington Lynchburg Danville Goldsboro Raleigh Durham Thillsboro Salisbury Atlanta Norrupomp Brior Sessives Hillsboro BES CA Doue Oui Beesok Brot Beeson Bros Wheeler Igh Point Classical) Institute S.C. Lindsay A. M Prr Darron ME. C. Feenley Undertaker High Point, BC C. B. Hayworth Ragan Millis & Co’s Hien Point Wnyworth James Bolejack School & Blank Books Alfred & Moore’s Patridge R C Charles Montgomery Aikin Pullman Sol. Haas Jas. L. Taylor Trafic Gen Pass, Ag’t Pernissi & Huw Broadway, N. Y North Carolina N. C. Phosphate Co Raleigh, N. C James Vick Schosiagn
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