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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 29, 1916
Page
4
The snippet lists W. XN. Keener as managing editor and J. PF. Rawley as business manager. It also notes a time frame of one year six months and three months in unclear context.
The piece argues a bond defeat would stain High Point in the view of other North Carolina cities. It cites Greensboro News commentary on how distant observers may judge the city as preferring mud and dust to streets, urging voters to consider outsider perspectives before election day.
Registration books show 1078 names for the bond election next Tuesday with purges likely lifting eligible voters to about 1000. The key question asks if 550 men will vote for bonds to fund permanent street improvements, a sum near 156 000 dollars, reflecting a confidence that High Point will approve a major progressive step at the March 7 ballot.
A reader urging High Point voters to approve a $50,000 bond to pave streets cites the city’s lack of paved roads and compares progress in Guilford County and other North Carolina towns. The appeal argues bond approval will spur growth, reduce “mud,” and align High Point with regional prosperity, noting no tax increase.
The hearing before Governor Craig on Ida Ball Warren’s appeal for commutation from the death sentence is scheduled for March 20. Judge E B Jones, her attorney, secured the date, with the governor’s recent note indicating the hearing must occur on or before March 20.
Edward H. Wilson former postmaster and longtime Southern Bell Telephone exchange manager in Winston died in Atlanta today at age 57. He moved to Atlanta about six months ago and his body will be brought back to Winston for burial.
Announcement states Rev. Dr. P. Maclaughlin resignation as pastor of St. James Lutheran Church has been accepted. He will assume the pastorate of First Lutheran Church in Greensborough, Pennsylvania.
Associated Press reports seven people were found dead in the ruins of a farm house near Tologa Oklahoma after a blaze last night. Identified victims include M Creed the occupant his wife three children and a brother.
One deed recorded yesterday in High Point shows J. R. Maggie Dickson transferring lot 74 by 150 feet on a proposed street in Sligh Point city to W. H. Upton for a price of 500 dollars.
Special notice proclaims exclusive High Point agents for Adler-i-ka a mix of buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients said to cleanse bowels quickly. It claims one spoonful relieves constipation and stomach issues without griping and with instant action.
The New York cotton market opens steadier with March at 11.13 May 11.1 July 11.58 October 11.77 and December 11.91 as traders cover and seek a rebound. Officials register voters and set ward polling places for a 1916 election in High Point North Carolina under city council directive.
The market opened with notable gains led by New York Central Canadian Pacific and Reading as investors rallied on views of Germany’s submarine policy. Copper petroleum and Mexican shares moved in varied patterns with Anglo French bands also firming after yesterday's volatility.
In Chicago on February 29 the market rose on hopes the new German note could avert a break with the United States. Wheat futures for May and July advanced before pulling back, with prices moving from early gains to higher levels then retreating later in the session.
An old Mann Drug Co advertisement urges readers to cut out a coupon and mail it to Foley & Co in Chicago to receive a trial package. The offer promises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound for coughs and colds, Foley Widney Pills, and Foley Cathartic Tablets.
A brief advertisement promotes a tonic described as sharpening appetite, aiding digestion, improving health, and giving strength and vigor. Sold exclusively by the advertiser for $1.00.
An old advertisement promotes Foley Kidney Pills from Mann Drug Co. claiming benefits for back pains sore muscles joints rheumatic aches and kidney trouble symptoms like puffiness under the eyes and sleep disturbance.
City of High Point North Carolina calls a March 7 1916 election for voters to decide on issuing fifty thousand dollars in bonds to extend and improve the city streets. The vote uses ballots For Street Improvement Bonds or Against Street Improvement Bonds. A new registration is ordered by the city council.
The action in Guilford County Superior Court involves Harry Raymond and Old Dominion Vermeer Co Inc. A summons issued February 5 1916 seeks $6000 for commissions earned and unpaid from 1915 1916 under contract. A warrant of attachment against the defendant's property was also issued February 5 1916 returnable with the summons for the March 13 1916 term in Greensboro.
A North Carolina notice announces a second sale of land in Jamestown township after a bidder default. W. H. Ragan as commissioner will re sell March 4 1916 at 2 pm to the highest cash bidder, SS acres with 20 3 acre exception, 25 percent deposit required, sale subject to court confirmation.
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