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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
4
A mob in Wayne County hanged John Richards after his arrest for a crime tied to an earlier killing. Officials warned the public’s anger risked more violence as jail conditions and crowd pressure drew scrutiny from Goldsboro authorities.
The cotton market opened steady with indices ranging from January to July contracts. March rose to 12.59, May 12.81, July 12.94, while later trading showed narrow fluctuations and minor declines from the previous close.
The piece argues for a small, active chamber of commerce with quarterly member meetings and a three year stocklike membership plan. It emphasizes a strong secretary role, varied outreach, and keeping members informed to sustain engagement and cooperation.
Irregular gains and losses were recorded in today's initial dealings on relatively small turnover. United States Steel traded in moderate amounts at 85 to 7 percent, vs 66 percent prior close. Mexican Petroleum American Smelting moved down on war related headlines. several active specialties led advances.
The Young Woman's Missionary society of Wesley Memorial Methodist church records the death of Mrs. E T Kearns on January 3 after a long illness. The note praises her Christian character and asks prayers for her husband and three children. Resolutions express the society's loss and sympathy, and request publication in local papers.
By order of court in Kitchen Cabinet and Table company bankruptcy I will auction six shares of Southern Furniture corporation of Birmingham Alabama for cash at the Bank of Commerce building High Point North Carolina on January 276 1916 at noon. Shares are preferred for dividends. Sale is subject to court confirmation. January 5 1916 R T Chappell Trustee.
Williston North Carolina resident KE Wade suffered stomach disorders after trying many remedies. A letter cites quick relief from Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with claims of permanent results for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. The ad urges readers to get a bottle from Hart Drug Company with a money back guarantee.
High Point readers will view Vernon and Irene Castle in The Whirl of Life via motion pictures at the Broadway theater next Tuesday January 1s. The film traces the famous pair life story with romance and suspense, featuring many of their dances. A dramatic backstage tone complements the Castle legend.
An unclear report describes inmates including a Black man and a youth named M Cuellum who fled from a jail area near Yadkinville. Bolin, previously tried, is noted in connection with the incident involving a bracelet and a bottle, with other prisoners awaiting trial.
Three prisoners escaped during a jail delivery night as a guard slept. Authorities recaptured two. Conrad Till and Ken Fay battled for control, while Vade Folin led the trio in a daring theft of a house and a cow. The jury returned verdicts on related charges.
C T Ingram leaves Greenville South Carolina to take charge of the Polar Ice and Fuel company formed with W D Burnett as president and A M Rankin as vice president. Ingram will serve as secretary and treasurer and oversee initial operations planned for April with a $25,000 paid in capital.
The fragment reflects on men living for the moment while neglecting the future and forgetting the past, urging a consideration of time and memory.
The High Point chapter No 70 R A M calls a meeting Friday evening January 14 for Past and Most Excellent Master degrees. Full attendance desired. J H Dobbs E H P James Griffith Secy January 12 1931
A selection of maxims contrasts marriage, widowhood, and ambition. It warns that enduring resilience outlives trivial gains, and that flattery can soften critique of a woman's opinions. The tone is cautionary and reflective.
A claim links an early morning glass of hot water with phosphate to ward off illness and promote a refreshed appearance. The piece asserts daily intake improves well being and facial freshness.
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