Boiler Explosion At High Point Laundry Kills Fireman
Friday afternoon a boiler at High Point Steam Laundry exploded, killing Eli Ingram, a negro fireman, and wounding S S Martin, a white man related to Crowder Brothers. The blast tore the end of the building, sent debris across the site, and caused windows to shatter at nearby Union Supply Co. The cause was careless operation with cold water into hot coils. Martin, burned on face and hands, is recovering. Crowder Brothers escaped with minor damage and reassured by the incident.
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High Point
Eli Ingram
S. S. Martin
Crowder Brothers
Union Supply Co
Messers, Crowder and Bros
East Washington Street
Martin
North Main Street
New Cafe Earns High Praise From Editor
The editor visited Brown and Wagner's new cafe on Tuesday and found it in first class shape. A close inspection rated performance beyond 97 percent, signaling potential for strong patronage if the standard remains high.
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Brown and Wagner
Dalton's Candidacy signals strong support in Greensboro and High Point
The Greensboro News cites chatter that Point will back Dalton and that he has secured pledges of support in High Point. It suggests Dalton is an easy winner if High Point gets its preferred representative. The piece also notes Dalton's advertisement and mentions Young John Farlowe joining the Hopewell colony.
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Greensboro
Carter Dalton
House
Point
Dalton
High Point
Mr. Dalton
John Farlowe
Hopewell Colony
Safeguard the Publics Health in High Point Milk and Food Inspection
A call urges city officials to resume monthly milk quality analysis and restaurant inspections. The writer argues public health requires transparent black and white results to spur sellers to provide safe, sanitary food and drink, regardless of political or religious affiliation.
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High Point
Veterans Have a Most Interesting and Profitable Meeting
A High Point Camp United Confederate Veterans gathering featured a historic flag presentation for the camp, talks on comradeship and the Birmingham reunion, gifts to the camp, and a photo at the Elks Home. Attendees included Daughters of the Confederacy and local sponsors. The Snow Park property sale of 51 lots brought $8,000.
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High Point
United Confederate Veterans
Elks
J. E. Jones
Irvin Paylor
Jessica Smith
Maj
Orren Randolph Smith
Davis
Miss Smith
D. H. Milton
Messers
Tom Wood
A. M. Idol
Ringlands Battery
J. W. Sechrest
Steven Clark
Mesdames
Bascom Hoskins
Robert Morrow
J. E. Perryman
Alfred Bros
T. J. Steed
John Farlow
Venetia Smith
Daughters of the Confederacy
James B. Richardson
Herbert C. Field
A. E. Tate
Woman's Home Committee
Zillah Smith
SL Irvin Paylor
Madge Field
Mary Harmon
Snow Park
Penny Bros
Thomas Bros
Community Notes From High Point and Greensboro
Local society items include Judge Dalton named as World Court Congress delegate for May in Carnegie Hall. Mrs. W. J. McAnally hosting a literary party. Rev. Lewis McFarland visiting Yadkinville for Friends church work. Mentions Misses Margaret Kirkman Louise Reitzel Converse College students. organ recital by Mortimer Browning and spouse. high point B and L association record mature payments. Lawrence Phillips sent to Jackson Training School. Col Al Fairbrother buys Greensboro Record. Prof George Crowell seeks Greensboro school superintendency. various visits and renovations noted. Ridgecrest Theological Seminary address. baby contest judges. Mrs. Benj E Moore in Philadelphia for nurses’ graduation and wedding plans of Lorenz Moore Lippincott.
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Thacker’s
Dalton
World Court Congress
Carnegie Hall
W. J. McAnally
Lewis McFarland
Yadkinville
Friends Church
Margaret Kirkman
Converse College
Lawrence Phillips
Jackson
al Fairbrother
Greensboro Record
Joseph Reece
George Crowell
Greensboro
J. L. Mann
W. H. Ragan
W. W. Dinsmore
Montgomery
Ala
Messers
E. A. McGhee
C. R Godkin
P. A. Jones
The
Metropolitan Life Insurance Co
Raleigh
O. L. Stringfield
Green Street Baptist Church
Ridgecrest Theological Seminary
William C. Jones
James J. Farriss
Benj. E. Moore
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Hospital
Edith
Moore
Lorenz
Miss Lippincott
Truax Electric Co
Wilmington
Delaware
Lee Manufacturing plant acquired by Thomasville group
R R Ragan W C Mungan J A and J W Clinard of the consolidated Weener aeanes Co purchased the bankrupt Lee Manufacturing plant at Thomasville and will operate the facility.
Poll Tax Notice Predicts May 1 Deadline for Voters
Voters must pay the 1915 poll tax to J. L. Parrish by May 1 to be eligible in a forthcoming bond election and other elections. Mrs. J. Elwood Cox injured her right ankle after falling on her porch Friday afternoon, straining a tendon.
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J. L. Parrish
Advertisers showcase millinery and sales in local ads
R L Loflin promotes top millinery pieces by Miss Venetia Smith while Allen Bros lists unusual items and Wade Rankin offers tire service savings. Leonard Beavans Stamey Co endorses big specials. Stamey Printing promotes services. Artic Ice and Coal Co sells coal for cold weather. Atlantic Sales Co. announces seasonable goods at 25c on the dollar with Chennault staff ready to help. H Harris and Bros advertise an Easter push, Hart Schaffner Marx clothes and shoes featured, Allen’s Shoes also promoted.
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R. L. Loflin
Venetia Smith
Allen Bros
Wade Rankin
Ad. Leonard-Beavans-Stamey Co
Stamey Printing House
Artic Ice and Coal Co
Atlantic Sales Co
Chennault
Explosion kills one in boiler burst at local plant
Report from this issue recounts a fatal boiler explosion with one dead and another injured. Separate items note two boys stealing $300 in auto tires, reinforced troops in Mexico, and updates on European and Mexican border events. Also mentioned: German U-boat actions, French setbacks, cotton goods prices, Mexican wire offers, trench captures, and a local police note about Jule Fagg nicknamed Slim Jim.
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Mexico
S.C
Robbery at High Point Motor Co. suspects nabbed and fled
Henry Grissom and Jule Flagg face charges for breaking a Hamilton street window and stealing about 250 in auto tires, mostly 30x3% and 30x3 Firestone. Eleven tires found near a saw mill. reward posted. Grissom captured. Fagg escaped after firing at an officer during pursuit.
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Henry Grissom
Jule Flagg
High Point Motor Company
Hamilton Street
Commerce Street
Ford
Firestone
Goodrich
Wilson
Snow Lumber Co
High Point Motor Co
Jule Fagg
D. I. Brooks
Shooting scare in barber shop ends with judge's fine
Silas Hayes faced Jim King after a shooting in Win Guy's barber shop with an apparent accident. Judge Dalton offered 90 days or a $22.50 fine. Reuben Vail arrested in Salisbury for whiskey sale now indicted here. case postponed to Friday with T. J. Gold and C. C. Barnhardt assisting.
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Silas Hayes
Jim King
Win Guy
Dalton
Hayes
Reuben Vail
Salisbury
T. J. Gold
Albertson
C. C. Barnhardt
Presbyterial Elects Officers at 19th Annual Session
The Woman's Presbyterial completed a three day session, naming officers for the coming year. President Mrs C G Jones of Greensboro and Vice President Mrs Geo W Oldham of Yanceyville head the slate, with others including Secretary Mrs Frank Moore of Graham and Treasurer Mrs E D Fanning of Durham.
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Winston
C. G. Jones
Greensboro
Geo. W. Oldham
Yanceyville
Frank Moore
Graham
E. D. Fanning
Durham
Bradaw
Lexington
Assembly
J. H. Suttenfield
T. D. Sherwood
Young People
Lynn, Williamson
Synodical Presbyterian Congregational Work
Arthur Finley
North Wilkesboro
Orphans’ Relief
A. W. McAlister
Dunlap Signet Stars to Win Pony Harness and Trap
The notice promotes a prize drawing where children can win a Shetland pony harness and trap by obtaining merit coupons from subscriptions, ads, or purchases at The Review or Stamey Printing House. No time limit, no competition, and free votes for top entrants. The society is newly organized and details are at the office. Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall hosts Friday auction club. Ball game chatter spreads nationwide.
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Review
Stamey Printing House
Plan for a new Methodist church in High Point
The Methodists of High Point seek a larger, more pretentious house of worship. A plan and location committee including Mayor Pickett and several others was formed. Pastor Dixon leads a jubilant congregation as the church notes progress during his tenure. The new church will not be on the current site due to space limits.
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High Point
W. P. Pickett
A. C. Robbins
Geo. T. Penny
W. W. Idol
J. A. Gray
Dixon
Farmers Delay Planting Corn Amid Rain In High Point Region
High Point area farmers report slow corn planting due to recent rain with potatoes prioritized. Local residents Mrs. Eugene Clodfelter and Miss Wilmer Clodfelter visit relatives in Wallburg and High Point shopping. Commencement at Wallburg set for April 28 and community notes mention new Ford for Arline Garrison.
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Carley Smith
Winston-Salem
Eugene Clodfelter
Wallburg
Wilmer Clodfelter
Myrte Clodfelter
Sarah Myers
Conrad
High Point
H. Clodfelter
S. A. Clodfelter
County Commencement Saturday in Greensboro
The county commencement will be held in the Grand opera house Greensboro starting at 10 o'clock. The event is expected to draw a large crowd from all sections of the county. Married Maggie Harville and Taylor Dowdy were wed at Welch Memorial parsonage officiated by A. D. Shelton. R. A. Sheroff travels to Savannah to join his brother in hardware. Local women J. Elwood Cox and Sylvester Newlin recover from accidents. High Point debaters report from Chapel Hill. Easter excursion to Washington for April 20 1916 offered by Southern Railway with round trip from High Point 7.00. Train departs 9:45 p.m. for Charlotte Lexington Thomasville High Point share rate. For details contact agents or write R H Debutts. Two $50 Edwards Business College scholarships offered in town.
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Greensboro
Grand Opera House
Washington
D. C
Southern Railway
North Carolina
Washington,d. C
Pullman
Charlotte
High Point
Lexington
Thomasville
R. H. Debutts
D. P. A. Charlotte, N
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H. C. Lewis
High Point Camp
Europe
Slim Jim
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O. E. Mendenhell
Welch Memorial Parsonage
Maggie Harville
Taylor Dowdy
A. D. Shelton
R. A. Sheroff
Savannah Ga
Sam
J. Elwood Cox
Sylvester Newlin
Chapel Hill
Edwards Business College
Chichester
Gaia Petal
Albor
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