Pythians Hold District Meeting With Banquet In Greensboro
The Pythians from Spray Winston Reidsville Greens boro Haw River Liberty Siler City Burlington Ramseir High Point and Lexington met yesterday in Greensboro. A public session followed by a business meeting ended with a banquet at the American Cafe. Notable speech by Mr Baird titled It Makes a Difference.
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Spray
Winston
Reidsville
Greensboro
Haw River
Liberty
Siler City
Burlington
Ramseir
High Point
Lexington
American Cafe
Baird
Fred N Tare
C. C. McLean
J. G. Baird
G. V. Cusi
M. H. McBryde
Geo. H. Royster
W. W. Wilson
S.D
U S Marines Seize Vera Cruz Customs House War News
Washington reports say Marines and sailors took Vera Cruz customs house with four killed and twenty wounded. The action followed Huerta’s break with the United States over Tampico and arms shipments. Rear Admiral Fletcher warned further firing would be met with big gun fire as Congress considers the President’s plan. Galveston confirms the seizure and lists the Florida crew among the fallen and wounded.
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Wilson
Admiral Fletcher
Vera Cruz
Topila
United States
Iit
Huerta
Uncle Sam
Veras Cruz
Bryan
Senate
Congress
Fletcher
Chester
Washington
Customs House
Tampico
Mexico
Republic
House
Galveston
Tex
Reds and Blues Play Night at Marr's Chapel
The Reds will entertain the Blues at Marr's Chapel Friday night April 24 at 7 30. All Blues and Reds are asked to attend. Refreshments will be served and a short program rendered. It is hoped the new rooms will be finished by then. Be there to get acquainted and enjoy the good time.
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Marr’s Chapel
Community notices from Route 1 gathering
Local residents attended Dr. J R Reitzel's burial last Sunday evening. Mrs W E Kirkman visits Greensboro this week. J C Elliott and E J Welch share Sunday time. Garfield Guyer regains walking after a serious foot mash. James Lowe starts a new house. Ethel Welch and Arthur Goodman visit W E Kirkman. Rev Ashboron had dinner with Mrs Sarah Smith and granddaughters Maudie and Glenolia Elliott. J M Gordon gets a new telephone. Clyde Kirkman visits J A Culler’s.
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J.R. Reitzel
W. E. Kirkman
Greensboro
J. C. Elliott
E. J. Welch
Garfield Guyer
James Lowe
Ethel Welch
Arthur Goodman
W.E. Kirkman
Ashboron
Sarah Smith
Maudie
Glenolia Elliott
J. M. Gordon
Clyde Kirkman
J.a.culler
Sailor Hal Walker sees the Pope in Rome during European voyage
Hal Walker, in the U S Navy, describes seeing the Pope in Rome during a European trip. He notes the gilded stairway, guards enforcing kneeling, and the Pope's praise for American sailors. The voyage includes North Africa Spain Gibraltar and plans to sail for Mexico by July.
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Hal Walker
Rome
J. R. Scroggs
Shelby
M. E. Church
U. S. Navy
Shelby Star
Europe
Italy
Hal
North Carolina
North Africa
Spain
Straits of Gibraltar
Mexico
Factory Fire Destroys Samuel B&Gofin Plant and Nearby Rows
A morning blaze destroyed the Samuel B&Gofin factory along with a store and four dwellings. Winds gusting to gale force aided rapid spread. Losses reach about 43 000 with 35 000 insured for the factory and 3 500 for Ramsey store and dwelling. Insurance values noted at 300 and 600 for other properties. Fire origin suspected near the Kearns Upholstering Co. remains under inquiry.
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Samuel B&gofin
AS Ramsey
Royals
Kearns
Mayor mandates strict enforcement of city ordinances
The mayor orders rigorous enforcement of all city rules including sewer connections hog pen cleanup and sanitary standards. He also aims to enforce traffic laws appointing plain clothes officers to catch violators and pursue cases. The policy targets speed limits turns signals staying on the right and other violations amid prior complaints.
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Tate
E Department
Hess
High Point
City Seeks Sewer Connection Compliance
The city is conducting a house to house canvass demanding immediate compliance with connecting to the city sewer. Those who fail to comply are cited before the Municipal Court to answer the violation. Several cases have been processed with more to follow daily.
Vera Cruz battles claim heavy Mexican death toll
In Vera Cruz fierce fighting after U S landing leaves over 200 Mexicans dead Tuesday. Commercial National Bank directors adopt resolutions praising Jonathan P. Redding voice condolences to his family and community. The resolutions note his faithful service and civic impact and call for publication in local papers.
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Commercial National Bank
Jonathan P. Redding
High Point Enterprise
J Elwood
W. G. Bradshaw
D. A. Stanton
Leopard Spots Play Hailed for Power and Punch
A review lauds Thomas Dixon's Leopard Spots for dramatic excellence and social relevance amid debates on sensationalism versus reform. The piece questions its impact on sociological issues while praising its power to engage audiences.
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Thomas Dixon
Secret Greens boro wedding and local notices roll in
The week brings a Greens boro secret marriage of Pride C. Brown and Lotte North on April 7 by Rev. H. E. Rown tree. Both work at the Southern freight depot. Also noted are railway lawyers meetings in Washington Col Wescott Roberson attends, UNC men Jim Hoover and Joe Hoffman visiting, NC baseball umpires meeting with Arthur Lyon, and North Carolina’s 9 to 1 loss in Greensboro. Funeral for John Kaney held Monday afternoon. Delos Hammer plans a Friday May 1 engagement to run for the House. A May 1 start is sought by a bookkeeping applicant. J Peyton Clark of New York favors interurban interests in High Point. A city ordinance effective June 19 requires wrapping bread and protecting food to prevent pests, with a $5 penalty. R L Pickett named tax assessor for High Point and city. duties begin May 1. Dae Bellaets, long a Trini merchant, opens a new venture.
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Pride C. Brown
Lotte North
Greensboro
H. E. Rowntree
Southern Freight
Col. Wescott Roberson
Washington
Jim Hoover
Joe Hoffman
U.N. C
North Carolina Baseball Association
Arthur Lyon
North Carolina
John Kaney
J. M. Hilliard
L. W. McFarland
Delos Hammer
House of Representatives
P. Care Review
J. Peyton Clark
New York
High Point
Clark
R. L. Pickett
Hunter
Ae Bellaets
Trini
Veteran Reunion Train Schedules From High Point to Jacksonville
The Southern Railway announces a special round trip from High Point to Jacksonville for Confederate Veterans Reunion priced at $10.30. A train will depart Charlotte at 10 30 p.m. on Monday May 4th and arrive in Jacksonville the following morning.
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Southern Railway
High Point
Jacksonville
Charlotte
Advertisement listings across pages show multiple vendors this week
New ads include Moffitt Furnishing Co and Leonard-Beavans-Stamey Co on page 1, Bradner & Pearsall full page, Leopard's Spots on page 6, Geo. T. Penny on page 4, Ready Money Club page 6, High Point Perpetual B L association page 5, Selz shoes Forrest & Cates page 7, Comstock Electric page 1, Beck plumbing page 7, Cannon & Fetzer Co. page 10.
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Moffitt Furnishing Co
Pag Leonard-Beavans-Stamey Co
Bradner & Pearsall
Leopard’s
Geo. T. Penny
Ready Money Club
High Point Perpetual B. & L. Association
Selz Shoes
Forrest & Cates
Comstock Electric Co
Beck Plumbing Co
Cannon & Fetzer Co
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Post Office
High Point, N. C
D’. A. C. Jones
W. Washington Street
N.C
Electrical Contractors
Wachovia Bank
The
Bank of Commerce
W. W. Canada
Shoemaker
Hagerty
Marten
Poinsett
Florida
C. L. Shahly
A. Scharnz
Cameron
J. I. Plese
Geisburn
D. D. McMillan
Second Marine Regiment
Re View
REDS
United Sailors and Marines
Gate City
Moton
W. L. Stamey
Igzernnes
Chicago
Arkansas
Alans Demk
Deiik
Coca-Cola Company
Allanta
Teoes Cole
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