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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 05, 1917
Page
5
Residents participated in Clean Up week and prepare to paint streets in the spring weather. The community aims to improve curb appeal and public spaces as crews mobilize for this seasonal cleanup effort.
Winston authorities publish a prospectus inviting sales agents to the city and surrounding area. The brochure highlights open markets, no peddling ordinances, free city lots for horses and wagons, and a farm demonstrator's room in the courthouse. It promises a future women’s rest room and a matron to manage packages with no tips accepted.
The piece advocates showing loyalty to the United States through flag displays and duties in wartime. It denounces pro German sentiment and treason, urging restraint from critics and noting Greensboro’s strong patriotic display in homes and cars.
Addie Copnach of Lynn Indiana recalls in the Courier an incident from Stoneman's raid at High Point during the Civil War. She notes her father Dr Conner lived at Old New Market and was involved in related events.
A first person reminiscence recalls a Civil War era ride to warn of Yankee forces near High Point and Asheboro, the risk to family and home, and a daring 15 minute four mile return. The piece notes regional families and ties to Emma Bulla relatives, and mentions a German spy visit to Greensboro. It closes with a Franklinton duel where J O Burnett and L A Woodlief die after a pistol exchange.
The U S Court rules on subscription renewal and nonpayment. Subscribers who do not protest are presumed to renew. Publishers may continue sending until all dues are paid after a discontinuance order. If a subscriber fails to collect or moves without notifying, they remain responsible for charges.
Local High Point resident Mrs. S C Peebles reports relief from backache and kidney disorders using Dean's Kidney Pills. She notes the medicine benefits her family and recommends it. Available 50 cents at all dealers via Foster-Milhorn Co Buffalo NY.
Notice to the public that an application will be made to the Governor of North Carolina for the pardon of Jule Fagg who was convicted at the May Term 1916 of the Guilford County Superior Court for larceny and sentenced to twenty four months on the roads of Guilford County. This March 31 1917. Elmore Fagg.
Public auction to settle debt on Lot No 4 Block A Campbell division N E Welborn land in High Point Township Mechanicsville Guilford County North Carolina. Sale set for April 23 1917 at 2 PM on the premises. W P Ragan mortgagee.
State of North Carolina certifies the Dalton Furniture Company a High Point Guilford county corporation dissolved by unanimous stockholder consent. Secretary J J Bryan Grimes notes filing dated March 24 1917 with official seal. Agent R B Terry listed for service of process.
Notices warn all creditors to present claims by February 24 1918 and debtors to settle with Yancy Cecil and M E Bowers executors of Alson G Cecil deceased. Also a divorce suit against Viola Shaffer Leagan in Guilford Superior Court set for April 16 1917. Executors J F Hoffman Jr and D H Parsons notify creditors to present claims by March 22 1918 for J F Hoffman deceased.
Certificate of dissolution issued by Secretary of State J Bryan Grimes after unanimous stockholder consent. Principal office listed as No Wise Street High Point Guilford County North Carolina. Document notes dissolution filed March 28 1917 with duly executed consent in writing.
An auction will be held at 423 South Main Street High Point on Saturday April 7 1917 at 100 o clock P M selling the late J F Hoffman s effects including two mules one horse wagons buggies harness farming tools corn and other household goods executors D H Parsons announces the sale date March 17 1917
Mrs S H Tomlinson and her son have traveled to Cordele Georgia to visit friends and relatives.
The Guilford County Board of Commissioners will auction the courthouse square property at the Greensboro courthouse door on Monday April 9 1917 at 11:00 A M. The deed conveys the land with full warranty and certain public-use restrictions and rights of ingress and egress. Terms are one half cash and one half in 12 months with credit for time until possession after the new courthouse is ready.
Seven acre farm near High Point offers a five room house a new barn good water well and a good orchard. Neighbors are close and everything is ready to move in. For information contact LLON LUCK or the Review Office.
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