Trinity High School Commencement Exercises Recap
Sunday sermon by Rev. M. L. Kesler of the Thomasville Orphanage opened the Trinity High School program. The following days featured primary recitals, a single graduate Miss Bertie Coltrane with The Wandering Jew, J E Abernathy delivering a well received literary address, 10th and 8th grade honors, a declamation contest won by Homer Coltrane, and dramatic exercises Out in the Streets. The event concluded with a large crowd and high praise for the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Kesler
Thomasville
Kesler
Old Trinity
Bertie Coltrane
Coltrane
J. E. Abernathy
Monroe
Ritchie Johnson
Tennyson
Homer Coltrane
Whittier
Alta Winslow
Cornelia-Goittaner
Elaise Johnson
New Market Impresses With Clean, Well-Run Facility
An inspection of the new meat market in the J. C. Welch building on South Main Street shows ideal sanitary arrangements and a pleasant trading environment. If this is a pattern, Mr. McIntire aims to maintain a market that reflects credit to the city and offers a pleasant place to trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Welch
South Main Street
Wm. Cr. McIntire
Are You In It Next Week Dugdale Sermon
A note indicates W. H. Dugdale will deliver a talk titled What Must We Do to be Saved next week. The message invites all loyal Americans to attend and hear the call to action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dugdale
Going Out of Business at C B Matthews Co
The C B Matthews Co plans a total shutdown as every member except manager Geo W Lowe serves in the draft. Lowe has volunteered and expects a call soon, enforcing Uncle Sam’s orders with deep reductions to clear stock quickly. Shoes and gent’s furnishings offered at strong values. Sale starts today and runs until stock is exhausted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. B Mattacks Co
Geo. W. Lowe
D. J. W. Long
Uncle Sam
Mr. Lowe
Uncle Mn
Hosiery Mill to Occupy Former Thomasville Female College
J. H. Adams of this city has purchased the brick three story building once used as Thomasville Female College under Prof. H. W. Reinhardt. The former college will be converted into a hosiery mill for immediate operation with the aim of manufacturing hosiery on the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomasville
H. W. Reinhardt
Thomasville Female
J. H. Adams
Stop It Boys Warned Against Harm to Birds
A warning from authorities to stop harming robins and other birds is issued about this breeding season. Killing birds is illegal and enforcement will follow. Officials urge cooperation of parents as birds prepare to raise young.
Noble War Savings Responses Highlight Negro Contributions
An Ohio man sold his property to buy government war bonds then joined the army. North Carolina’s negroes show similar noble effort in the war savings drive. The first $100 certificate in Chatham County was bought by a colored woman, cook for Olive Webster, postmistress at Siler City. Several African Americans have reached the $1,000 limit club. When names are published it will be a roll of honor for their race.
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Ohio
North Carolina
Chatham County
Olive Webster
Siler City
Limit Club
Editor and Friend Celebrate Birthdays in Thomasville
The editor and his venerable friend David Welborn of Route 1 Thomasville will host guests this Sunday to observe their birthdays. Welborn born April 28 and the editor born April 26 mark a yearly gathering at the Welborns home now in its fifth year.
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David Welborn
Route 1
Thomasville
Welborn
Welborns
Mr. Welborn
Beavans' Saturday Millinery and Summer Fashion Preview
Advertisers highlight summer millinery and new fashions at Beavans' with specials. Atlantic Store and Efird's announce closing sales and the biggest reductions. Loffin promotes spring and summer dresses waists hats while Lashmit stresses shoes as essential. Efird's features a fine line of shoes oxfords and men's wear.
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Beavans
Atlantic Store, Inc
Loffin
Efird's Department
Ty Cobb’s Brother Enlists in U S Marine Corps
Paul Cobb brother of Ty Cobb the Detroit outfielder and former big league player has enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and heads to the Paris Island training camp. He previously played for Detroit Cleveland and Topeka with light batting cited as a reason for his exit from the major leagues. He joins Dots Miller and Big Clarke already at Paris Island.
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Tyrus
NAVY
Cleveland
Paul Cobb
Ty Cobb
Detroit
United States Marine Corps
Paris Island
S. C
Young Cobb
Topeka
Cobb
Marines
Dots Miller
St. Louis Cardinals
Big Clarke
Not CE-SERVICE By Publication Divorce Case Guilford 1918
North Carolina Guilford County Maggie Clinton sues Samuel Clinton in Superior Court for absolute divorce in June term 1918. Defendant must appear at the June 10 1918 term in Greensboro to answer or demur. failure may lead to relief sought. Clerk Pn W Gant signs the notice.
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North Carolina
Guilford County
Maggie Clinton
Samuel Clinton
Superior Court
Superior Court of
Guilford Charity
Said County
Greensboro
Carolina
W. Gant
Guisford Councy
Local notes and Liberty Loan push amid wartime life
High Point workers eye a half million in Liberty Loan efforts. Died Grover Caldwell Jr. three months old. services today at 2:30 from 308 Mangum Ave. Interment Oakwood. Mr and Mrs John Suits visited the city. Irish potato price trend noted with 1.00 per bushel. Welch and Redding return from Hot Springs. Hedrick joins J W Long hospital unit bound for Fort McPherson. Bond window at W W Idol’s store promotes conservation. Meteor sighting and detonations reported. Gov Birkett names Farriss a Philadelphia Peace Conference delegate for May 16 18. Esther Spoon weds Albert Cox on Phillips Street. Mrs Neuschafer returns from Ohio and Baltimore. Negro selectmen to camp receive comfort bags. Four minute men push Liberty Bonds at theatres. Trish potatoes priced 35c peck. profiteers warned. Lieutenant Daniel Cooper quotes on English endurance and French charge. One South Carolinian kills seven Huns before being struck from behind. Editor notes three tightwads among big-mean subscribers. more next week.
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Grover, Jr
Grover G. Caldwell
Mangum Avenue
W. H Wall
Green Street
Daniel Cooper
France
Time and Duty Call in Wartime Memoir叩
A reflective editorial urges readers to value every moment as time and life, urging action now rather than procrastination. It cites aging senators and wartime leadership, contrasts time with money, and ties personal discipline to supporting the war effort with diet changes and patriotic resolve.
Governor Bickett Visits High Point for Patriotic Rally
Gov. T. W. Bickett drew a huge crowd at the High Point auditorium as Carter Dalton presented him and Dr. Dred Peacock spoke on war duties and unity. The gathering included Boy Scouts and a Liberty Loan pledge campaign that raised funds at the event.
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Gov. T. W&bickett
S of
North Carolina
High Point
North
High Point Orchestra
America
Carter Dalton
Dred Peacock
Gov. Bickett
France
Cornwallis
Washington
Liberty Loan Battalion
Gilbert T. Rowe
Peacock
Frank H Fleer
Thomasville
Fleer
Germany
Bickett
Jamestown
Also Mentioned on This Page
Trinity High School
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Lashmit
High Point Liberty Loan
James W. Welch
Chas Redding
Hot Springs
Ark
H. George Hedrick
J. W. Long
Fort McPherson
W. W. Idol
Liberty Bond
Gov. Birkett
Farriss
Philadelphia
Esther Spoon
Albert G. Cox
Phillips Street
T. H. Williams
J. H. Neuschafer
Niles
Baltimore
Mickie
Mickele
Prof. Osler
Dillingham
Vermont
Warren
Wyoming
Gallinger
New Hampshire
Reed
New Jersey
Page
Tillman
South Carolina
Nelson
Minnesota
Senate
Moses
Israel
Noah
Elisha
Elijah
Rover Cleveland
Buffalo
New York
White House
Princeton
N. J
Hedin
Nature
Alexander
Kaiser
Sam
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