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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 17, 1916
Page
4
A court dismissed a chauffeur's charge for failing to stop at a street car due to claimed universal nonenforcement of the state automobile law. The piece criticizes lax enforcement, urges officers to uphold provisions, adds commentary on prohibition, and touches on national issues from Brandeis to international tensions and divorce court rhetoric.
The cotton market opened with renewed activity and mixed vibes as prices showed slight moves. March contracts traded around 11.68 cents, May 11.85, July 12.06, with new crop steady and prices for May and July near last night’s levels.
Hugh Hamilton argues High Point must approve street bonds to repair rough streets which he says exceed any similar city in the region. He claims better roads would attract visitors, reduce wear on vehicles, aid factories and farmers, and urges citizens to vote next month.
New York stocks opened with heaviness over Cu Stania controversy and Mexican issues. Major names Cruci ble Steel, New York Airbrake, Mexican Petroleum and American Smelting fell 1 to 2 points while others declined. United States Steel inched down with rails steady. Crucible Steel led a brief early rally before the first half hour, but overall tone remained unsettled.
In Newton Superior Court the suit of Mrs. Margaret Fox against Sheriff John A. Isethour, Jailer John O. Gilbert, and bondsmen was continued until next court with potential jurors from another county. The action seeks damages over the death of the plaintiff's son. A divorce for Shelby Gardner vs Zadie Gardner was granted. Old kennel buildings near the Carolina and Northwestern railway were destroyed by fire yesterday.
A civic petition argues for street improvements in High Point. It cites large mudholes, easier transport for manufacturers and farmers, healthier city, and enhanced property values to attract visitors. Voters are urged to stand up and vote.
Chicago February 17 A leading crop expert said the Hessian fly had spread farther west into Kansas infesting a large wheat producing area. This boosted prices with May futures up to 1.50 to 1.31 and July to 1.2554 to 124 percent before a small pullback and fresh gains.
Geraldine Farrar appears in the photodramatic production of The Temptation directed by the Jesse L. Lasky company. Hector Turnbull wrote the drama for Miss Farrar while Cecil K. DeMille produced, following the success of Carmen.
Oscar Phillips, a Black man from Thomasville, jailed for four months by Judge Dalton after being found guilty on two counts. He admitted stealing 20 cents from Jane Coley, an elderly Black woman. Beeson, identified as W. E. Beeson, was fined five dollars plus costs for drunkenness.
An expert landscape gardener is working on the residence of E. A. Bencini on South Main Street. He plants shrubbery trees and flowers and adds artistic decorations to enhance the home’s beauty.
The colored First Baptist church has let a contract to Dallas Stephens Brothers of Greensboro for a Sunday school room annex. The additions will cost an estimated not less than a specified amount.
An old drugstore advertisement touts a 26 cent box of Tiz to relieve tired swollen feet. It claims quick pain relief from corns callouses and burn and promises comfort, reduced shoe tightness, and a glow to tired feet.
In Guilford County North Carolina Superior Court Harry Raymond versus Old Dominion Veneer Co Inc a summons was issued February 5 1916 for $6000 due for commissions from 1915 1916 under contract and breach of contract a warrant of attachment was also issued returnable March 13 1916 at Greensboro. The defendant must appear and answer or demur or relief will be granted.
A description of military camp life at Plattsburg and Fort Oglethorpe details daily drills hikes and classroom lectures. It notes progressive load bearing from 0 to 35 40 pounds and ten mile daily hikes with tents food and sanitation training. Cost for camp is 30 dollars with 25 for board and 5 refundable deposit.
The First Reformed Christmas Endeavor Society held a full weekly meeting in the Sunday School rooms last night with several new members joining. The roll remains open until next Wednesday to accept more members, aiming for 50, up from about 35, as committees begin work and leaders report encouragement from Christian Endeavor week.
In Monroe on February 17 friends of Robert Ney McNeely the missing American consul from the Persia sinking believe the body found near Alexandria is his. Clerks and associates identify clothing and a watch linked to McNeely including a watch with his mother's photo in the back and notes about a purchased suit and the watch by associates.
W H Ragan commissioner announces re sale under a Guilford Superior court order in the estate of Elizabeth Wheeler deceased. On March 11 1916 at 2 pm at the Jamestown township premises the 85 acre tract with 20.3 acres previously sold is offered to the highest cash bidder with 2 percent good faith deposit and 25 percent final acceptance under court confirmation.
A physician endorses daily hot water with limestone phosphate to wash the liver and bowels. He claims this practice removes indigestible material, toxins and sour bile, preventing headaches and other liver-related complaints. He warns against calomel and notes the mixture is harmless, inexpensive, and widely available.
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