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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 01, 1916
Page
4
W. T. Dowdy publicizes a political clash in High Point arguing opposition targets the city administration, not street needs. The piece urges voters to judge the broader benefits of better streets and warns against local partisan motives influencing the bond vote set for next Tuesday.
A reader letter debates the forthcoming bond election and criticizes the city administration while urging prudent fiscal choices. The writer asks voters to resist current bonds, promote economical government, and consider bonds only after trust in leadership is earned.
Lexington March 1 Ex Sheriff P E Brown of Wilkes was named by acclamation to oppose Congressman R N Page in the seventh district Republican race. The convention endorsed a single candidate, healed past splits, and set about organizing in townships while naming delegates to the national convention. Brown briefly mentioned Roosevelt as the presidential signal prompting a large gathering.
Editor Archibald Johnson of Thomas Ville did not address the High Point training school for Sunday School teachers due to date confusion. Johnson told J. Allen Austin that he believed the talk was Tuesday night March 7 and promised to speak next Tuesday. Enrollment for the school's first year is strong for High Point despite the mix up.
Tuesday session of the recorder's court reviewed a brawl at a New York cafe between Spencer Welch and Greek waiter Chris Bombalis. Judge Dalton fined Chris five dollars plus costs and Welch sixteen dollars plus costs after evidence showed both parties struck first. The judge attributed responsibility to Welch and doubled Chris's fine.
The cotton market opened nervous and unsettled with May and July futures down several points from last night's close. May fell to 11.24 and July to 11.54, while March and other months opened weaker with March at 11.28, May at 11.48, July at 11.66, and later quotations for October and December provided.
New York opening prices show moderate declines amid international strain. Copper and specialty issues led losses while Reading, Baldwin locomotives, Studebaker, United Fruit and Industrial Alcohol posted fractional gains. United States Steel opened slightly down on an extra dividend but recovered. War group shares dipped further.
Reports indicating Germany may begin a new submarine campaign pushed Chicago wheat prices down. Opening quotes varied, with May at 1.12 to 1.12 percent and July around 1.09 to 1.10 percent before broad declines.
Notice to High Point voters that a bond issue of 50 000 dollars is proposed to extend and improve city streets. Election set for March 7 1916 with new registration books and appointed registrars and judges. Polling places listed and registration periods defined with counting to follow on March 9 at City Hall.
Mrs. R L Loflin returns from Baltimore with a new millinery line to be sold at the stand now known as Tye Queen Jewelry company at 12 North Main Street. Willard Pansworth of Baltimore arrives to oversee the millinery department.
March weather brings coughs colds and grippe with flu like symptoms. Foley's Honey and Tar is advertised as a safe reliable family medicine that eases congested air passages and stops coughing. Mann Drug Co. ad.
In Curlford County North Carolina Superior Court Harry Raymond sues Old Dominion Veneer Co Inc for six thousand four hundred dollars in commissions from 1915 and 1916. A summons issued February 1916 directs appearance March 13 1916 at Guilford County Greensboro court. A warrant of attachment issued February 1916 targets the defendant's property with return to the same term.
A notice announces a re sale of an 85 acre North Carolina parcel in Jamestown Township after default on bidding. The sale on March dth 1916 requires 25 percent cash deposit. 20.5 acres previously sold are excluded. court confirms final bid. W H Ragan commissioner.
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