Big fire devastates businesses in Winston Arbovelock area
A morning blaze ripped through Winston Arbovelock destroying the Elk's Job Piedmont hotel Liberty theatre Hutchinson's drug store pool room restaurant fruit stand and other properties. Firefighters battled the flames as residents watched. Pixie Griffich formerly with Matton Jue Co was reportedly assisting at Hutch’s during the incident.
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Winston
Elk's
Piedmont
Liberty Theatre
Hutchinson’s
Pixie Griffich
Matton Jue Co
Hutchase Dregs Co
Compulsory Vaccination Advocated By City Leaders
In a public statement the city urges compulsory vaccination as the sole effective preventive against an outbreak. Quarantine is criticized as ineffective and lifted to a state level. Dr McCain reports High Point cases minimal and mild, with free vaccination offered to those unable to pay.
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McCain
High Point
Notice of New Registration for Guilford County
This notice announces an entire new registration for Guilford County with registration places in Northeast High Point Southeast High Point and Northwest High Point. Registration books open April 25th and close May 20th. Books on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to noon and during the week at registrars’ places of business.
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Guilford County
High Point
J L
Old Plank Road
Railroad Register
Mayor's
Ragaee
J. F
Old Jarrell Hotel
Northwest High Point
L. £. Ingram
Regiswar
Old Monk Road
Basiness
Republican County Ticket Named by Party Leaders
The Republican slate for county offices includes William Grissom for Congress J G Frazier for State Senate W P Rosen C D Cobb and S E Coltrane for House of Representatives B I Dixon for Sheriff E S Wil Sul for Register of Deeds Walter Royal for Treasurer J S Trogdon for Surveyor Dr J J Hilton for Coroner and A B High and E L Spencer for County Commissioners all with several nominees from High Point.
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High Point
Congress
William Grissom
State Senate
J. G. Frazier
House of Representatives
W.P. Rosen
C.D. Cobb
S. E. Coltrane
B. I. Dixon
Register of Deeds
E. S. Wil- Sul
Walter Royal
J. S. Trogdon
Coronir
J. J. Hilton
Board of County Comissioners
A B. High
E L. Spencer
Birthday dinner at Welborns honors two birthdays
Families of W. L. Stamey and J. L. Kirkevan joined Mr. and Mrs. LD A Welborn at their country home for birthday celebrations. The sister and Mr. Welborn share birthdays a day apart, with Welborn turning seventy six this year. A fine dinner was served and visiting was enjoyed at the hospitable home.
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W. L. Stamey
J. L. Kirkevan
LD. A. Welborn
Mr. Welborn
Emperor William Seeks Peace in US Controversy
The report states Emperor William of Germany desires to settle the dispute with the United States without rupture. President Wilson expresses hope for the best as discussions continue.
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William
Germany
United States
Wilson
Bell and Gordon wed in High Point ceremony
Mr W F Bell of Albemarle married Miss Ella Gordon daughter of Mrs Emily Gordon Guilford College in a High Point Thursday afternoon ceremony. John W Moon remains confined to his room with rheumatism.
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W. F. Bell
Albemarle
Ella Gordon
Emily Gordon
Guilford College
High Point
John W. Moon
Donkey Party Convenes in Guilford Convention
Guilford Democrats met in Greensboro led by Cameron Morrison who warned against Negro domination and pledged protection for Southern women within an Anglo-Saxon government. Delegates to the State Convention were chosen with new High Point precinct registration and designated registrars and pollholders. Registration opens Friday April 27 and closes May 2. re-registration is required to vote this year.
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Guilford
Greensboro
Cameron Morrison
Charlotte
Morrison
Oklahoma
South
Mr. Morrison
High Point Township
High Point
Northeast
J. L. Sechrest
R.H Sechrest
Northwest
L. J. Ingram
W. D. Simmons
Southeast
J. F. Hoffman
N. M. Hodson
Revival Begins As District Conference Opens at Main Street Church
The district conference of the M E church is held at Main Street Church with renowned ministers providing revival services. Pastor Robbins leads the meetings with support from another pastor as the events run concurrently with the conference.
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M. E. Church
Weretet
Robbins
Tramp Tramp The Boys March On A Sunday City Trip
Messers Eshelman and Sheroffs Sunday school classes from Wesley Memorial took a cross country hike to the Benbow evils about 414 miles from High Point. Fourteen boys enjoyed fishing jumping and games then returned about 6 30 p m. The Ralto Horney residence built in 1765 drew interest with Cornwallis said to have lived there at times. Chaperone A F Esbelman led the outing.
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Eshelman and Sheroff
Wesley Memorial
Benbowevils
High Point
Ralto Horney
Cornwallis Hhe
AF. Esbelman
Technical Error Hearing in Home Banking Co Case
Referee G Sara Bradshaw hears evidence in a suit titled Home Banking Co versus D H Milton and American Surety Co over a $2000 alleged technical error. Hearing in the Redding building will span several days with lawyers Wayland Cooke Reverson Earnhardt Smith and Judge W P Bynum representing parties.
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G. Sara Bradshaw
The
Home Banking Co
D. H. Milton
American Surety Co
Mr. Milton
Redding
King and Kimmett
Wayland Cooke
Reverson, Earnhardt and Smith
W. P. Bynum
Greensboro
Death of Mrs. Leonia Tomlinson in Raleigh area
Mrs. Leonia Tomlinson wife of J B Tomlinson died at her home 602 Willowbrook street Thursday She was in her 49th year Survived by husband two sons J W and Bascom three daughters Vallie Hazel and Bertha three brothers Geo I R D and James I Penny two sisters Mrs Effie Hayworth and Mrs Arthur Lamb Funeral services were held at Main Street M E church Friday afternoon by Rev H H Robbins W H Dugdale spoke at a Master Plumbers Association meeting in Raleigh last week
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Leonia
J. B. Tomlinson
Willowbrook Street
Main Street
M. E
H.H. Robbins
Messers
J. W
Bascom
Vallie
Hazel
Bertha
Geo. ‘I
R. D
James I. Penny
Mesdames
Arthur Lamb
Effie Hayworth
Local Notes and Events Highlight Albemarle Community
Rev. Gilbert T. Rowe delivered the Albemarle public schools commencement address. Local theatre presents As You Like It. Scout track meet set for May 3 at Main Street school grounds for a loving cup trophy. Married notices, sales ads, and upcoming Lyceum and Chautauqua events headline a busy week.
Small Pox Policy Clarified by City Health Official
Dr. H. W. McCain says no quarantine for smallpox families or patients but signs will warn the public with vaccination advised. Only 16 cases reported locally, though many appear to be of a wild nature.
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H. W. McCain
Gas Prices Hover From 27 to 30 Cents in High Point
A North Carolinian E J Justie claims gasoline costs six cents to produce and that the remaining two thirds enrich oil kings. He notes prices vary by region with out west at 19 cents and High Point at 27 cents per gallon.
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E. J. Justie
Guilford County Poll Tax Reminder and New Registration
The notice urges residents to pay the $2.00 state and county poll tax to preserve voting rights before next Monday night. Registration books are open for the primary, with a new registration and grandfather clause changes. A separate damage suit seeks $25,000 from Southern Railway after a Jamestown wreck injuring P H Carroll of Virginia.
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Guilford County
Alan
Superior Court
Southern Railway
P.H. Carroll
Virginia
Courtnotes Bickering Over Smallpox Exposure and Easter Week Cases
Recorder's Court opens with Patrolman Evans announcing a family with five smallpox infections and no quarantine. Judge Dalton grants light sentences for Easter offenses while enforcing the law. Indicted auto licenses, drunkenness fines, concealed weapons sentences, highway robbery allegations, indecent exposure, bond forfeit relief, and pistol threats against residents are reported.
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Evans
Dalton
Messers
H S. Ragan
J. L. Welborn
A. G. Lamonds
R. A. Hampton
H A. White
Tom Skipper
Aftenton
Oak Hill
Ed Medlin
Worth Loflin
Carl Jones
Walter Coltrane
W. R. Bowman
Pin Ross
Arthur Williams
Williams
Richard Crawford
Glass Gray
Arthur Holmes
Percy V.kirkman
Wilson Williams
Will Gaither
Lonnie Whittaker
Republican Rally Draws Large Crowds in Friday Night
A big Republican rally Friday drew a large crowd. Principal speakers included Col. Grissom of Greensboro who will run against Major Stedman and Col. W. P. Ragan, High Point attorney and orator. J. Matt Hedgecock and Whitener of Hickory could not attend due to other engagements.
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Col. Grissom
Greensboro
Major Stedman
W. P. Ragan
High Point
J. Matt Hedgecock
Whitener
Hickory
Pounding for Welch Memorial Pastor Raises $40
The congregation of Welch Memorial church pounded Rev. A. D. Shelton at the parsonage on Thursday night, leaving all the best foods. The gesture is a traditional show of appreciation and donations totaled $40.00.
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Welch Memorial Church
A. D. Shelton
Review Briefs From A Turbulent World War I Issue
Senate aims to pass Rural Credits bill while global events unfold with Irish invasion setbacks, German propaganda ridiculed, ships sunk, Villa rumors and capture, Carranza blockade, and U S. diplomacy. Wilson and Bryan move agendas. ports close. education and road topics appear. meetings planned in June.
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Ireland
Emperor
Villa
Pablo Lopez
Parral
Russia
Germany
U. S
Carranza
Bryan
Washington
Wilson
Congress
Medical Society
Asheville
Charlotte
Local Advertisers Highlight Millinery and Goods
With Our Advertisers R L Loflin announces the best in millinery Miss Venetia Smith the milliner has splendid values awaiting your inspection Read ad elsewhere Wade Rankin can fix your tires and casings and save you money See ad We specialize in printing Stamey Printing House Phone 275 H Harris and Bro has a special Easter announcement in space today which will pay you to read The Hart Schaffner and Marx clothes and a fine line of shoes are advertised Leonard Beavans Stamey Co speak of big values in coats coat suits silks hosiery etc Find ad Arctic Ice and Coal Co sells pure crystal ice and delivers to your door Read ad Allen Bros as usual has something of an unusual nature to offer in their regular space this week Mr and Mrs A S Halstrom have returned to their former home in Chicago to live.
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R. L. Loflin
Venetia Smith
Wade Rankin
Stamey Printing House
H. Harris
Leonard-Beavans-Stamey Co
Arctic Ice and Coal Co
Auto accident injures Arlow Nance in Greensboro
In Greensboro on Tuesday a Ford driven by J. F. Nance struck a city motor truck. Arlow Nance his wife and baby were in the car. Arlow is reported injured but recovering with minor expected effects. J. F. Nance also involved.
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Arlow Nance
J. F. Nance
Holder's
Greensboro
Mr. Nance
High Point Store Sells Shoes and Expands Offerings
To the People of High Point we announce the sale of our entire stock of Women s Misses and Children s Shoes to the Atlantic Sales Company and declare plans to run a Men s Store with Shoes Furnishings and Tailoring. A large stock of new goods will arrive this week and our tailoring department offers over 1000 summer patterns. Visitors are invited to make our store their store.
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Atlantic Sales Company
High Point
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Cuba
W.G. Bradshaw
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J. D. Mann
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America
Shakespeare
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L. A. Peeler
Reformed Parsonage
C. E. Wagner
Rankin Coffin and Casket Co
D. H. Parsons
C. E. Keiger
Statesville
Edna Sechrest
John Sechrest
Washington City
Judge Alden
Boston
J. Harvey Shields
Fay Johnson
Bride
Shields
High Point Hosiery Mills
A. S. Parker
W. C. Idol
J. D. Cox
Parker-Anderson
Winifred Stoner
Woman's Federation of Clubs
C. A. Yost
Yost
Stella Norman
F. E. Johnson
Norvel
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Mary
J. I. Benson
L. B. Williams
Recorder’s Court
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Pounds Pastor
Review
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Mrs A. S. Halstrom
Chicago
Atlantic Sales CO
Thacker
North Carolina
Ring’s
Thackers
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