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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1916
Page
13
The ladies societies of Orange Presbytery meet in session with the First Presbyterian, opening Tuesday and continuing through Wednesday. Mrs. W. G. Shipman chairs the entertainment committee and Mrs. A S Caldwell Jr. leads the refreshments. A large crowd attends.
Health Officer A J Griffin of the normal school was indicted Friday for allowing a constable dog pen to pollute the city water shed. He was ordered to pay costs and to remedy the matter by April 15. Mrs Soyars, the seventh officer, brought the charge and praises the work being done.
Nearly one hundred thousand dollars was invested in High Point buildings in the first quarter of 1916 with March accounting for about half. Major items include S. H. Kress Co. store three thousand dollars and Bascom Hoskins dwelling thirty five thousand, among others. The next quarter is expected to exceed the first. Gilmer Bros. store closed for Capt. J. E. Gilmer’s death. April to June activity likely rises with a busy spring.
The New Atlantic Hotel in Morehead City will again be managed by Mr. R. P. Foster for the summer season. Improvements are underway and the opening date will be announced later. The hotel will feature modern conveniences and Foster’s experience ensures good service and courteous attention. Low summer and weekend excursion tickets will be available throughout the season. H. S. Leard, G. P. A. No Folk Southern.
An article argues asphaltic roads offer best service for money with examples from communities using macadam and asphalt. It discusses cost, durability, foundations, and the balance between upfront price and long term interest costs for rural highways.
Community crews deploy brush, broom, rake for cleanup and painting. Residents urged to swat flies while preparing areas for spring work. Public health note warns vaccination as the only sure defense against smallpox, due to lack of quarantine measures.
Wanted bids on a brick building 48 by 80 feet one two and three stories high. Specifications furnished. See The Review city. D F Staley and wife visited Liberty Sunday for Mr Staley's sick brother. R C Boyd principal at Welch school resigned to become mail carrier on Route 5 and teachers will fill the rest of the scholastic term.
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