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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1916
Page
4
High Point welcomes Baracas and Philatheas from Guilford county for their first convention since the county union formed. Marshall A. Hudson, founder, is praised for launching a movement that strengthens churches through organized Sunday school classes and Baraca Philathea work. Guilford county leads North Carolina in Baraca Philathea activity, with High Point hosting the inaugural convention.
The ceremony marks a milestone for Wesley Memorial Methodist church in High Point with Bishop John Kilgo attending to deliver congratulatory remarks. The new building is praised as a premier project in the Western North Carolina conference, a testament to the congregation’s sacrifices, prayer, and community pride.
An 1844 Jamestown reminiscence recalls key figures and businesses from the era. Noted lawyer io C Mendenhall operated a grist mill and store on Deep River, with a ne cro clerk named Cal. Uncle Richard Mendenhall ran a tanyard and shoeshop nearby. The piece names physicians, teachers, craftsmen, and shops, notes the Jamestown Female Academy fire, railroad work, and Civil War disruptions, ending with a quirky portrait of Thomas T Ayers the hatter and tailor who spoke king's English.
In early dealings on March 25 in New York fractional changes dominated with gains. Trading was light, most deals in small lots except Reading and Kennebec Copper at 1000 and 2200 shares. Leaders rose including Baldwin Locomotive American Zinc American Lyndseed common and preferred Pittsburgh Coal preferred Mexican Petroleum General Motors rebounded 28 points to 480. Crucible Steel Studebaker and Southern Pacific edged lower. Anglo French bonds remained sound and active.
Wheat prices declined on heavy rains in the south with opening declines from to percent. May futures opened around 1.08 and July near 1.06 as traders soon saw a brief rally before another downward turn.
A called meeting of Republican voters in Trinity township organized a Republican club. H. B. Ragan served as acting chairman and J. B. White was appointed secretary. J. F. White outlined the purpose, Prof. N English spoke, about 30 members joined, and plans for a follow up meeting within two weeks were made.
An advertisement from High Point dental parlor highlights modern dentistry and living prices under Dr. Hendey and Dr. Fox.
Notice of re sale ordered by the Superior Court in Jamestown township Guilford County North Carolina for a tract of 86 acres with 205 acres previously sold. Sale set for April 1 1916 at 2 00 pm cash terms require 25 percent deposit with commissioner failure to deposit allows next highest bid. W H Ragan Commissioner.
Northbound trains on the Asheville Branch listed with times for Nos 141 107 135 143 and returns Nos 142 136 134. The timetable shows departures and arrivals at Asheboro with morning and afternoon slots including 7 05 a m 12 15 p m and 5 40 p m.
The schedule lists expected arrival and departure times at stations for the Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad. Times shown are not guaranteed, with 9 50 am and 10 12 am noted for train No. 22 departing daily.
Account of the Southern Sociological Congress announces ticket sales on April 11 12 15 16 and 17 with final limit set for April 30.
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