Visits Here After Years Absence Prominent High Point Visitor
Prominent Saskatchewan business man J. B. Preston and his daughter Marion visited High Point staying at the Edwood for a few days during their tour of the states. Preston formerly ran Preston's saw mill here forty one years ago and says the town has grown greatly since his last visit. He attended Guilford College and now operates in Saskatchewan with his sons in general merchandise and real estate. His son serves in an English training camp awaiting front lines. He notes Canada and Saskatchewan are prosperous despite war induced stagnation. The party plans to travel on to Virginia Washington Pennsylvania New York and Toronto after leaving High Point.
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High Point
J. B. Preston
Dategrter
Marion
Saskatchewan
Canada
Edwood
States
Mr. Preston
Preston
Jarrell
United States
Guilford County
Guilford College
Saskatchnemen
Death of Maj Blair Pegram Veteran Cavalry Leader
Maj Blair Pegram a well known Confederate veteran from Virginia died at his Smithfield home. He served with the Curry cavalry during the Civil War.
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Norfolk
Blair Pegram
Virginia
Smithfield
Curry Cavalry
Guilford murderers get week reprieve in electric chair
Governor Craig grants a seven day delay for Jeff Dorsett Ed Walker the first double electrocution to be carried out in North Carolina They are Guilford county men convicted of robbery and murder near Greensboro January 20 1915 The governor cites no clemency and the delay allows preparation while the case for clemency remains weak Also mentioned are the Winston-Salem Nora Warren case and political commentary on Judge Allen and President Wilson
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Raleigh
Jeff Dorsett
Ed Walker
Craig
Guilford County
John Swaim
Greensboro
Supreme Court
Gaston County
Guilford
Governor Bag
Mrs. Warrer
Nora Warren
Winston- Salem
Visitor Joseph Elkinton Delivers Lyceum Talks at Guilford College
Joseph Elkinton of Philadelphia lectured at Guilford College on his travels in China and Japan and spoke on mysticism of the Quakers. He opposed militarism and preparedness and recently conveyed the Philadelphia meeting’s antiwar message to President Wilson.
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Guilford College
Joseph Elkinton
Philadelphia
China
Japan
Elkinton
North Carolina Meeting House
Washington
Wilson
Claude Kitchin
High Point to vote on street bonds in March 1916
City council calls a municipal election for March 7 1916 to decide issuing 50000 dollars in street improvement bonds. New registration books prepared. polling places listed. election officials named. voting hours set from January 22 to February 26 with extended weekend hours. results to be certified at City Hall.
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High Point
Ft Ines
City of High Point
Isere
N. C
Ciy
L. J. Ingram
J. L. Sechrest
W. F. Brown
F. Hoffman
D. S. Gurley
W. D. Simmons
C. M. Brown
A. B Horney
W. G. Brown
J. Os. Dennis
Z. M. Silman
J. E. Wagner
KE. T. Hedrick
J. P. Myers
EK. L. Parrish
N. M. Hodson
Home Bank
Washington Street
City Hall
Jordan
Third Ward
Jarrell
Alain Street
Welch's Stable
Rankin Street
General Assembly
Jay
Banda
W. P. Pickett
Price for Big Fight Increases in Willard Moran Bout
Tex Rickard and Ramuel McCracken raise the offer for the Willard Moran ten round bout to 49500. Moran's share rises to 717000 and the Pittsburgh fighter will receive 382500 from the total purse. A prior offer of 30000 to Willard remains part of the deal.
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New York
Tex Rickard
Ramuel McCracken
Jess Willard
Frank Moran
Moran
Pittsburgh
Willd
Thei
Wiz Tiz Relieves Tired Sore Swollen Feet
An ad promotes Tiz from the drug store to ease tired feet. It claims instant pain relief for corns calluses and bunions and promises reduced swelling and comfort for sore feet. The tone urges readers to buy now to end foot torture and shoe tightness.
The Fitting Of Shoes
The article urges careful intelligent fitting of shoes to prevent foot problems from ill fitting footwear. It emphasizes retarded circulation from poor fit, offers a carefully selected stock and expert fitters, and promises patient, expert service.
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W. T. Bost
Allen
Tom Warrer
William R. Allen
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Judge Allen
Burchard
North Carolina
Secretary of State
State Board of Examiners
Department of Education
North Carolina College
L. N. Hickerson
Rockineham
J. H. Highsmith
Wake Forest
W. A. Graham
Z. V. Judd
J. Joyner
N. W. Walker
H. EF. Austin
J. CC. McIntosh
Department of Agriculture
Graham
James L. Burgess
Tomers
N.C. Public Service CO
Thacker
Bank of Commerce
Ance
W. R. Morrow
A. L. Freeze
Morrow
Enterprise
Fidelity and Deposit of
Baltimore
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
J. Gurney Briggs
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