Farriss Takes Over High Point Post Office
J. J. Farriss is installed as postmaster of High Point after a month of interim service by W. B. Merrimon, bonded through Aetna. Merrimon, formerly of Greensboro, handed over duties following Dr. Bradshaw’s death. Farriss, longtime proprietor of Farriss Publishing, assumes full charge with W. G. Brown remaining in active printery duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Farriss
Farriss
High Point
William Buck Merriman
Greensboro
Aetna Bonding Company
W. G. Bradshaw
Merrimon
Merriman
Shepard Prohibition Bill May Be Delayed
Washington reports indicate the Shepard prohibition bill may be postponed as Sen Tillman plans to tackle the government armor plate factory bill after the water power measure. The War Department pressed for a version that avoids hindering grain alcohol supplies for medical and army use, a letter sent to the vice president and then to the senate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Senate
Shepard
Tillman
War Department
Department
China extends term for salt inspector Sir Richard Dane
Peking January 17 AP Sir Richard Dane foreign chief of the salt inspectorate and adviser to the Chinese government has renewed his agreement for three years. Under his leadership the salt monopoly becameChina's main revenue source and backed a European loan. After meeting foreign obligations last year China showed a small surplus and officials expect a larger 8 million gold surplus this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Peking
Richard Dane
Salt Inspectorate
Richard Dan
China
Fo ley Kidney Pills advert from Mann Drug Co
An advertisement claims Ley Kidney Pills ease back and side pains stiff muscles rheumatic aches and kidney trouble symptoms such as puffy eye swelling and disturbed sleep. The Mann Drug Co. promotes the product as beneficial to thousands.
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Mann Drug Co. Adv
Republicans oppose East River harbor funding in bill
Republican members of the rivers and harbors committee vow to fight the entire appropriation bill unless the East river item is dropped. The $500,000 project would aid access to the Brooklyn navy yard, cited by Rep. Hurlburt who pressed the President. Republicans accuse Democratic politics of driving the New York harbor provision.
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Washington
Congress
Man Hurlburt
New York
East River
Brooklyn Navy Yard
New York Harbor
Washington Street Church Bell Presented to Marr's Chapel
The Wesley Memorial church stewards give Marr's chapel the bell from the old Washington Street Methodist church. Marr’s chapel, founded by the Washington Street church, has Rev. W. A. Barber as its young minister and is said to be progressing splendidly.
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Washington Street
Marr
Board of Stewards
Wesley Memorial Church
City to Hold Election with Appointed Ward Judges
The City Council appoints election judges for First through Fourth Wards and designates polling places at Back of Home Bank Washington street City Hall Jordan street Jarrell Hall Building Main street and Welchs Stable Rankin street. Registrars must open voter books January 24 1916 close February 26 1916 with extended hours and Challenge Day February 20 1916. Ballot results to be counted and reported March 8 1916 to certify bond issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Gurley
W. D. Simmons
C. M. Brown
A. B. Horvey
W. G. Brown
J. S. Dennis
Z. M. Silman
J. E Wagner
E. T. Hedrick
J. P. Myers
L. Parrish
N. M. Hodson
Home Bank
Rankin Street
General Assembly
City Hall
High Point
N. C
Towit
High Point Seeks March 7 Bond Election On Street Improvement
City council calls an election for March 7 1916 to decide issuing 50000 90 dollars in bonds to extend and improve streets. Registrars are named for each ward led by L J Ingram in the first ward and J L Sechrert in the second ward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N. C
City of
Thas
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J. J. Farriss Takes
Post Office
W. B. Merrimon
Bonding Company
Army
Hart Drug Co
Horlick
Norfolk, Va
Via
A. C. L. and
Y. R. Ry
F. J. Sizemore
T.M.C
Third Ward
W. F. Brown
Fourth Ward
J. F. Hoffman
Second Ward
Jordan
Jarrell Hall
Main Street
Welch
W. P. Picket
Jersey
Ragan & Tomlinson’s
High Point, N. C
City Point
E * Red Riding Hood
Plashus
L. J. Ingram
J. L. Sechrert
G. B. Mattocks
Ford Performance
Ford
Universal Ford Service
Detroit
White Oak Street
Independent Insurance & Investment Co
O. E. Mendenhall
W. R. Morrow
Southern Bugsy Company
North Main St
Columbia Records
High Print Enterprise
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