20 Apr 1916
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 20, 1916
Page
1
The article laments North Carolina lifting smallpox quarantine and urges precautions to stop contagion. It notes exposed individuals mingling in public, risking others by continuing work despite contact with patients, and insists on protecting society even without compulsion.
Citizens press city officials to safeguard health by inspecting milk supplies and dining establishments. The author warns that delays could invite disease during the coming summer, urging prompt action to ensure health and prosperity.
The Woman’s Christian Temperance Union of High Point offers a prize of one new silver dollar to each seventh grader who writes the best essay on Why Business Men Demand Abstinence on the Part of Their Employer. Essays must be between 800 and 1000 words, handed in by May 15 to Miss Isla Marshall at Main Street School or Prof. Smith at Elm Street School, with the prize awarded at commencement.
After buying the Arey Distilling Co. buildings in Salisbury, Messers John W Walker and A Hinson plan tearing them down for lumber profits. They attended the Norfolk sale of the German raider Appam cargo and bid on cotton seed but did not buy it as the seed was infested with boll weevil.
Authorities say Grady Koonce is tried at Statesville this week for the Mocksville safe robbery and may be linked to the High Point Milling Co. case. Other suspects connected to the local robbery will be brought to trial after their current jail sentences end.
An alarm from Box 17 around eight o clock reported a fire at the Hampton residence on Virginia Avenue. A wood box near the kitchen range is blamed for the blaze, with the kitchen heavily damaged and the dining room affected by water and smoke. chemical apparatus could not be used.
J I McNeill, described as “the firemen's friend,” won the Fayetteville mayoralty primary yesterday by a 392 vote majority. Specials at Clinard's include new oxford styles for women and misses with a brisk call to inspect values.
President Wilson declared the United States would protect American lives at all costs after signaling a severance of relations with Germany. A declaration of war seemed probable as tensions mounted yesterday.
The Woman's Missionary Society of Main Street M E church will hold an Eastertide bazaar in the old post office building on Friday and Saturday. Easter articles of wear and dyed eggs will be offered for sale. Patronize the ladies.
Officer Carroll returns from a hunt for Jule Fagg tied to a recent robbery of High Point Motor and Snow Lumber. He traces footprints to expect a duPont plant in Hopewell as the suspect’s likely location.
Judge Dalton informs Brockett that county chairman and High Point township committeemen, all Democrats, oppose a joint debate between household of faith members and therefore reject Brockett's request citing party interests. Gastonia April 20. Pool rooms face new Gastonia rules with floor level rooms street-facing no frosted windows 300 dollar per table license 21 year olds and later closing time 9 pm.
Birmingham groups announce Veterans First as the unifying slogan for the May 15 to 18 Confederate veterans reunion. Committees pledge to ensure comfort and enjoyment for all attending, centering events on Civil War veterans while hosting varied entertainments for visitors.
Revival at East End M E Church closes with 55 conversions and broader momentum. Local figures including J B Clements moving to Virginia and West Virginia work, Eugene S Parrish to run cigar and pool room business for Clements. College banquet at Greensboro Woman's College, health updates, family moves, and a funeral notice. Public notices include divorce suit in Guilford County and local sales of planters and plants.
H A MOFFITT’S promotes a wide Easter assortment with children's hats from 50¢, children's shoes from 65c, ladies’ waists and silks on sale, Buster Brown hosiery and silk lisles, corsets, collars, and belts. Men and boys find hats, pants, and blouses at low prices, plus discounted talcum powders and fragrances.
Henry Grissom charged with robbery of the High Point Motor Company and Snow Lumber Company was bound over to the May term in 300 dollars. He and Jule Fagg allegedly took about 250 dollars in tires from the Motor Company and 200 dollars in leather from Snow Lumber. Most stolen goods were found in woods near High Point. Fagg fled. A strong case is made out against the pair.
Mr Williard Dyer was taken ill Friday and taken to hospital where an acute attack of appendicitis was diagnosed. The operation was performed that afternoon and he is reported to be doing nicely.
The council allowed parties to erect an air home picture show on a vacant lot between the Chinese laundry and Barbee Marble Works. The disposal plant issue was postponed to the next meeting. No action was taken on closing schools due to contagious diseases.
Bargain circular lists discounted prices on coffee sardines salmon pork and beans syrup molasses canned corn peaches and evaporated fruit. Ads promise low cost of living with reduced prices and urge immediate purchase while stock lasts.
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