High Point notes new industries and local events
The Enterprise from High Point reports on a possible local furniture factory, ongoing Methodist seminary work in Lexington, arrivals of visitors from Danville Winston Reidsville and Birmingham, a bank dividend, and upcoming regional meetings. It notes the 4th of July closures, wild weatherless skies showing Jupiter, and a thriving wheat harvest. It also covers mortality among infants, Irish potato crops, and plans for the Orhanage Association gathering at Thomasville with refreshment stands and speeches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orhanage Association
Thomasville
Bank profits and town growth boost Randleman region
W J Armfield reports six month profits at the bank totaling 5262 with 762 expenses 1000 surplus 2500 dividends and 1000 retained earnings. Bank poised to expand capital as demand grows. Randleman plaid mill produced 290022 yards from 222 looms averaging 50 yards per loom per day. Town eyes railroad telegraph line electric lights and steady growth. Ordinances expand brick paving and sidewalk upkeep on Salem Fayetteville streets. Fire devastates Chicago Packing plant destroying six acres and 19 million pounds of short ribs. 600-700 workers lose jobs. Kerr Craige to open Salisbury collector's office July 1. average revenue positions about 36 per day. Counterfeit letter scheme recurs. case from Abernathy post office details. A prominent colored church pillar leads prayer urging reliance on Almighty over political blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randleman Manufacturing Company
Randleman
Plaid
High Point
Kerr Craige
Washington
Salisbury
Craige
Revenue Service
Fatal shooting in Ashe county family attack
A Laurel Springs family tale reports two sisters aged 10 and 12, each with a revolver. The 12-year-old fired, wounding the younger in the left eye. as of the 19th, the wounded girl remained alive. The letter notes the incident occurred Sunday the 12th, with the Millee household involved. Farlow & Co. counters with tobacco varieties and a large retail stock in town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurel Springs
Ashe County
Jacob Millee
Farlow & Co
Farlow's
Uncalled Letters Listed for High Point Post Office 1887
Post office in High Point North Carolina lists uncalled letters including Miss Kizzie Charles Mr W H Herrington Miss Lillie Hale Mr John Jarrett Milton Jones Mr B A Myers Samuel Myers James Russell Seymore Strauss D W Swaim J W Sykes Julia Thomas with note that unclaimed letters will be sent to the dead letter office after thirty days. Also notice of August pamphlet by Harper J Elam on Guilford Battle Ground Association and need for ads to cover distribution costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
N. C
Kizzie Charles
W H Herrington
Lillie Hale
John Jarrett
Milton Jones
A. Myers
Samuel Myers
James Russell
Seymore Strauss
D. W. Swaim
J W Sykes
Julia Thomas
W. C. Derry
P. M
Harper J. Elam
Guilford Court House
High Point Citizens Describe Miraculous Cure With New Discovery
Local residents recount multiple cures of consumption using Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption praised as a universal remedy for throat and lung diseases. Free trial bottles available at Moffitt Bradshaw's drug store with larger bottles priced at $1. Road survey work from Roanoke to Winston begins in two weeks as stated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Dr. King
Moffitt & Bradshaw's Drug Store
Roanoke
Winston
W. D Hoyt & Co
Rome
Dr King
New Discovery
Bucklen
Moffitt & Bradshaw
Fruit trees and nursery stock offered in Vanpai North Carolina
A local nursery advertises a large well selected stock of fruit trees ornamental trees evergreens roses shrubs and plants for fall planting. Orders entrusted to Mr C F Crutchfield of High Point will receive prompt careful attention from G L Axtuoxry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vanpai
N.C
C. F Crutchfield
High Point
G. L. Axtuoxry
Lime Phosphate Fertilizer Ad Promotes Dry Content
A dated advertisement extols Nortisina Carolina Lime-Phosphate as a dry 200 pound bag with minimal water under 3 pounds and no excess sulfuric acid. It lists contents including phosphoric acid bone phosphate lime alumina and silica, urging use for cotton corn wheat oats grasses with specified per acre application figures and cautions against other phosphates.
Fertilizer mixtures for wheat oats and grasses on varied soils
On clay or rich soils mix 800 to 1000 lb Lime Phosphate with 100 lb Muriate Potash and 2 gacks of Salt for one or two acres. For thin sandy land use 1000 lb Lime Phosphate 860 lb cotton seed meal ground fish scrap ammoniate 100 lb Sulphate Ammonia or Nitrate Soda and 100 lb Muriate Potash for two to four acres. Lime Phosphate boosts lawns and pastures, broadcast 600 to 1000 lb with Kainit on sandy soil.
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Kentucky
Lime Phosphate and Potash for Orchard Trees
Yeriton Toxracco cites a mixture of 1000 pounds Lime Phosphate, 30 bushels fine horse manure ground fish or ammoniate, and 100 pounds high grade Sulphate to treat one or two acres. Nurserymen broadcast lime phosphate on land for young trees then apply 5 to 10 pounds around each tree when setting out.
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Enterprise
Wm. Partridge
New York
Methodist Female Seminary
Lexington
Ella Shealy
Danville
Matton
Lexington Brass Band
Archdale
G. G. Hendricks
Progress
Mollie Motley
Reidsville
Carrie Jones
Sallie Jones
J. M. Sechrest
R. P. Dicks
Wm. Brown, Esq
Brown
X Roads
Kansas
8. G. Newlin
Mr. Newlin
J. H. Tate
Methodist Church
Franklin College
Indiana
Jesse Moore, Esq
John Edwards
Birmingham
Alabama
National Bank of
Jupiter
J. O. Pickard
Randleman and
Naomi Plaid
Lawyers
Best Block
Clerk Holton
Germanton
Dalton
Statesville
M. E. Church
South
Elkin
Surry County
Key
B. F. Jordan
Greensboro
Ruth Davis
A. C. Davis
E. K. Morris
Bank
W. J. Armfield
Salem
Fayetteville
Old Hunt Hotel
Z. A. Burns
Pickett
John Clark
Chicago Packing and Provision Company
Guilford County
Post Office Department
Abernthy Post Office
S. Scneider
Eighth Avenue
New York City
Statesville Landmark
Cleveland
Guilford Nurseries
the National Bank of
Hieu Point
Asda
Co. W. Worth, Cashier
F. H. Lutterloh
Hieu Pont
University OF North Carolina
Chapel Hill, N. C
John Manning
W. T. Patterson
Chapel Hill
Kemp P. Battle
Pullmanine
Oygochrane
Dr. Biggers
Royal Baking Powpeer Co
Wall
St New York
J.faust & Son
Boot & Shoe Store
DWIFT
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
J. A. Ricnandson
P. Hall
Florence
Jamestown
M. C. Henley
Undertaker
RIN
M. A. Smith
Murer
Druc Store
A. E.smith & CO
Smith’s
Monitt & Bradshaw
High Point, N. C
J.C. Callum
Gar
Ragan, Millis & Co
General Merchandise
Cedar Falls
Randleman Meg Company
Central Falls and
J. M. Worth
High Point, &. C
Laflin & Randpowderco's
D. L. Clark
North Carolina
Nortis Carolina
Wilat
Acre
N.C. Phosphate Co
Raleigh, N. C
H. A. Simmons
Jarrel’s Hotel
Superior Court
Theom’s
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