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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 23, 1916
Page
4
W. N. Keener identified as managing editor and J. Rawley named as basins manager in the latest staff bulletin. The notice confirms roles within the publication and outlines duties for the editorial and production teams.
In a May 2 graduation, Miss Bessie Tate won the valedictory and the cooking prize for the highest scholarship, while Miss Bessie Tesh led with the top average and also won the sewing prize. The speech praises blending brains with handwork as the key to broader success.
The piece notes at least ten party headquarters in Chicago to pressure delegates at the Republican national convention. Roosevelt leads with dual nominations sought from progressives and Republicans, while others like Hughes, Root, La Follette, and du Pont also field offices. mentions England notes and a wild political scene with bolstered booms and strategies.
The fragment notes a divide of focus between Wanukesan and New York amid a discussion of a romance. It also queries the status of Harry Kendall Thaw.
New York May 23 The cotton market opened steady with July at 13.10 and October 13.06 on the call. Scattered liquidations and local pressure pushed July to 12.? and October to 12.98 before the end of the first hour. Prices: May 12.92 July 13.10 October 13.06 December 13.19 January 15.21 March 15.36.
New York stock action opened with 6000 Reading shares at 1101 to 1104, retrying a 1005 record, rising to 130 percent before retreating slightly and rallying again. Heavy dealings appeared in Union Pacific St Paul Wabash United States Steel and war specials along with Mercantile Marine Baldwin Locomotive Mexican Petroleum and Industrial Alcohol reflecting broad strength.
Fresh wheat declines hit Chicago as lower quotations from Liverpool and favorable U S weather pull futures down. July futures fall to around 1.98 percent, with September near 1.07 to 1.087, after an initial drop, rallies occur amid volatile trading.
Winnipeg dispatch says Canadian provincial authorities are informed of an Empire fair in London after the war to boost Britain’s trade. The plan, drafted by a committee, envisions a hall over three times the size of London’s Olympia and seating 10 000. Egypt, Australia, New Zealand and South Africa have reserved space. Canada may join.
Salem College in Winston-Salem honors two women. Miss Louise Haffner receives a Master of Arts for 50 years as a mathematics teacher and 25 years as alumnae treasurer. Miss Louwise Haffner earns a Bachelor of Arts for research in history and literature. Fries serves as Alumnae president.
Asheville May 23 Southern railway announces new and extended trains for summer travel to the mountains and onshore resorts. Trains 44 and 43 will run between Atlanta and Charlotte with through sleepers and multiple connections. New sleepers extend to Lake Texaway and Wilmington, with service from Asheville to Mayne Spartanburg Columbia and Jacksonville. Additional through sleepers and parlor cars are planned, including connections to New Orleans, Waynesville, and Morehead City.
By power of sale in a chattel mortgage dated January 29 1914 and registered January 29 1914 James W Johnson and C C Swaim mortgagees will sell at public auction for cash in front of the Sherrod building Commerce Street High Point the following bakery equipment: one oven one dough mixer one dough mixer one steam boiler two other parts two bread boxes a delivery wagon a horse and harness all belonging to the bakery. Auction date May 20 1916 at 2 PM.
A two week West End Baptist revival ended Sunday at West End Baptist Church. Pastor Rev. Fiddler officiated at a baptism of nine candidates. The meeting reportedly yielded 24 to 30 conversions with strong audience turnout. Rev. FB Fry of Mocksville assisted and aided in related meetings in Mooresville.
Twenty Shriners depart for Raleigh for the Oasis summer outing to attend the meeting. Estimates place about 2,099 Shriners and 300 candidates present with ten active Shriners and ten candidates named, including Charles Hoertel and D. H. Hall among the travelers and Fe W Harris among the candidates.
The Ch many Board of Commissioners warns residents to list taxes on or before June 1. Failure to comply will incur penalties provided by law as stated by R L Picket t.
Voters in High Point must register to vote in the June 3 primary. Registration books open April 27 and close May 20. Registrars operate Saturdays 9 am to sunset at listed locations with additional weekday options at registrars’ homes or businesses.
Fragmentary item notes five vacant lets in Burtos place and a Thurston area corner property listing. References a first Thursday event and a Limdsay and Thurston street corner. Details are incomplete and names appear garbled.
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