Local Notes and Community Happenings Update
Last week Roy Seouts defeated Ko Tas while Miss Holt bested Camp Fire Girls in Urn river race. Vivian Hayworth of James town won first in the Central High School composition contest. High Point sent a good showing at Greensboro’s opening pro league game. City streets were crowded with shoppers and theatergoers. Dunbar and Sechrest will occupy two new stores in East Washington street. Marr enjoyed a 10th grade field trip to Attic Ice plant. Registration for bonds to fund a new County Court house is open. Ads in the Proverb Page invite readers to special offers. First Reformed church hosts meetings. Baptist church to host an ongat musical by Mrs Kephart and Mr Reinhart. The Mellichampe family leaves for Bran don Va to reside as Rev and Mrs Mellichampe take new parish. West End Baptist hosts evangelistic meetings led by John W Ham with Prof A A Lyon as singer. Mrs Geo A Metin recovers well from operation at Salisbury Whitehead Stokes Sanitarium. Dr Matton spends time at bedside. N S Telephone Co manager Hayden shows improvement. Randolph county O C Harris joins Home Banking Co in insurance department.
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Mr. Marr
Roy Seouts
Holt
Trinity
Vivian Hayworth
Jamestown
High Point
Greensboro
C. Dunbar
J. W. Sechrest
First Reformed Church
Ongat
Burst Baptist Church
E. E. Kephart
Reinhart
W. L. Mellichampe
Brandon
Mellichampe
West End
John W. Ham
A. A. Lyon
Geo
A. Metin
Whitehead Stokes Sanitarium
Salisbury
Matton
Hayden
N. S. Telephone Co
O. C. Harris
Randolph County
Insurance Department
The
Home Banking Co
North Carolina Enacts Ad Fraud Prevention Bill
A new North Carolina bill makes it a misdemeanor to publish any advertisement that is untrue deceptive or misleading with intent to defraud in news bills handbills posters circulars or other public notices and applies to merchandise securities or services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Fire destroys High Point Casket Co plant
A Saturday morning blaze destroyed the High Point Casket Co plant before dawn. The cloth room origin spread rapidly, burning the building to the ground with an estimated 16000 in losses including 3500 in the structure 5500 in machinery and 7000 in stock. The company shows 10000 in insurance. Secretary R A Wheeler lost papers. superintendent Eugene Andrews was away. Rebuilding is considered possible. For sale Jersey heifers and cows Oblong Dairy Farm Thomasville Route 2. tf
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Casket Co
Wheeler
Eugene Andrews
You Are Blamed if You Don't Or If You Do Poem
A reflective poem by W H Dugdale on the universal blame faced for every action or inaction. It notes judges, politicians, police, editors, and workers all blamed by critics, urging perseverance and integrity. The piece closes with a call to fight on, be upright, and fair.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Dugdale
The Music of the Deep by Gertha Lee Smith
A lyrical reminiscence about a historical mansion on Deep River near High Point. The author recalls its beauty in 1895, describes cedar groves and ivy walls, and laments changes as she reflects on childhood days and the music of the water.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Deep River
George Mephcabsome
Reen
Ormars
Gertha Lee Smith
New Registration for Bond Issue in County Court House Vote
Notice announces a new registration period for a bond issue for a proposed County Court house. Registration opens Thursday April 29 at multiple polling sites including North High Point Mayor's office and Old Jarrell hotel with registrar names and daily hours from 9 a m to sundown. Books close May 22 at sundown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Court House
North High Point
J.L. Sechrest
South High Point
Jarrell Hotel
John Farlow
Ragan and Tomlinson
J. F. Hoffman
Local Social Notes From Tuesday To Thursday
Tuesday evening Mrs. F. E. Creel entertained in honor of Mrs. Wm. Dinsmore of Montgomery Alabama. The Baraca class plans a May banquet inviting Philatheas. Elk's Cotillion Club met Friday night with merriment 8 to 11. Thursday afternoon Mrs. J. Albert Hart hosted Over the Tea Cups Club on English street. Prizes went to Mrs. Robert Walker and Mrs. Chas. Ragan. A salad course was served. Mrs. R. B. White hosted the Missionary Society of the First Baptist church Monday. The civic and social service departments of the Woman's Club met yesterday in Lincoln.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. E. Creel
Wm. Dinsmore
Montgomery
Ala
M. P
Elk’s Cotillion Club
J. Albert Hart
Tea Cups Club
English Street
Robert Walker
Chas. Ragan
R. B. White
Missionary Society of the
First Baptist Church
Woman's Club
Lincoln
Review highlights include speeches and industry notes
W A Graham spoke at the Southern Commercial Congress session. German cruiser Wilhelm was interned at Newport News. Edward K. Graham inaugurated as university president. A modern creamery begins operation. A baby contest and prizes are announced. An automobile accident is reported. High Point Casket Company experiences a fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Commercial Congress
W. A. Graham
Wilhem
Newport News
Canadian
Edward K. Graham
High Point Casket Co
Burns
Automobile Crash Near Oak Hill Churches Injures Thacker and Holder
Sunday afternoon near Oak Hill church the Ford of W M Thacker left the road and fell into a deep gully. Occupants J Bert Holder and Thacker were only slightly hurt with Holder receiving finger wounds and Thacker feeling shaken. The car, recently purchased, was being driven with Holder coaching. Thacker’s shoe store will undergo extensive improvements after May 10 with a grand sale and remodel planned to create a leading shoe and gentlemen’s furnishings store in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Thacker
Holder
Oak Hill Church
W. M. Thacker
J. Bert Holder
Mr. Holder
Mr. Thacker
Baracas and Highland Mills Top City League Openers
The City League opened with Baracas of M P church defeating Durham Hosiery Mills 12 to 0. Highland Cotton Mills beat Southern Car Co 10 to 0, signaling strong forms for Baracas and Highland mills teams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baracas
Main Street M. P. Church
Durham Hosiery Mills
Highland Cotton Mills
Southern Car Co
Highland Mills
City Wins Its Case in High Point Fire Suit
The Supreme Court affirms Judge Devine's ruling in Snyder v City of High Point. Plaintiff seeks damages for his 9-year-old daughter said to have died in a fire started by the city’s rubbish pile burning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
City
Supreme Court
Devine
Snyder
City of High Point
Master Plumbers to Meet in Rocky Mount Convention
The North Carolina association of Master Plumbers will hold a convention at Rocky Mount NC on May 5 W H Dugdale of Dugdale Plumbing Co is the county delegate Plumbing improvements for sanitary conditions are seen as a benefit to the public and building trade
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Association of Master Plumbers
Rocky Mount
N. C
W.H. Dugdale
Dugdale Plumbing Co
Baby Contest winners near perfect scores at Wesley Memorial
At Wesley Memorial M E church the Better Babies contest awards were announced. Little Miss Emily Ingram topped with 99.75 points earning a Woman's Home Companion bronze medal and a silver cup plus a ward fund gift. Prizes went to top scorers in three divisions with cups and refrigerators for second prizes. The event honored chairman Mrs H B Hiatt and program head Mrs A F Eshelman for leading the effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial M. E. Church
Emily Ingram
Woman’s Home Companion
Addu
Home Banking Co
Herbert Ingram
Willowbrook Street
Frank English Parker
Mary Drew Dalton
Samuel J. Best
LeRoy Sheloff
Buth Crawford
Avery Hauser
Frank Armfield, Jr
Marcella Pollock
Mamie Moore
William Allan
Charlotte
A. H. Sissons
Laka Rose
H. B. Hiatt
Grayson
Woman’s Companion
Woman's Club
City
Geo. T. Woods
Merchants’ Association
Lillie Waye Baker
High Point Merchants’ Association
A. F. Eshelman
George T. Wood
Ruth Crawford
H. B
Community News Notes From High Point and Nearby
Local visitors and travelers are listed visiting friends and relatives in Greenville Richmond and Trinity. Reports include Rev. W L Mellichampe in Richmond and Rev Mr West supporting the Children's Home in Winston with funds. The High Point Merchants Association remains active under Geo T Woods as president and C P Prince as secretary.
JURY TO PASS ON THAW SANITY ISSUE IN MAY TRIAL
New York April 24 Harry K Thaw wins habeas corpus bid to bring sanity question before a jury with a May 17 trial set Supreme Justice Hendrick presiding A grand excursion to Washington D C with special trains from Salisbury Greensboro Lexington Thomasville High Point Asheboro departs May 13 and returns May 15 1915 Fare five dollars from listed points Tickets valid only on the special train and offering twenty five hours in the capital prospects.
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Thaw
New York
Harry K. Thaw
Supreme Justice
Hendrick
Washington
D. C
Southern Railway
Salisbury
Virginia
Greensboro
Lexington
Thomasville
High Point
Asheboro
R. H. Debutts
Charlotte
N. C
Mellichampe Takes Charge of Washingtons Church Near Alexandria
E Winborne Mellichampe who once printed locally with his brother J H Mellichampe now heads an Episcopal church near Alexandria Virginia noted as Gen George Washingtons church. His family plan to move with him this week.
Ready-to-Wear Seasonal Clearance Slashes Prices
The store announces a semi annual clearance in ready to wear with reductions on women’s tailored suits and remaining dresses. It claims prices are below wholesale and invites customers to claim the seasonal gol den offerings and reap savings on elegant gowns and colorful designs.
Wholesale Dress and Coat Reductions Announced
Advertised reductions on coats dresses and waists with prices ranging from 3 95 to 13 95 for women and children. Feature items include washable house dresses and leisure wear offered at deep discounts with a wide selection of sizes and styles.
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Kotas
Carolina
Bill
Jersey
Oblong
Cline
Thomasville Davidsonian
Marvin
English
New York City
Archdale Shooting Club
Robt
Goelet
Pyne
Venetia Smith
Kathleen Irvin
Phoenix
Arizona
Hart Drug Co
Archie Sherrod
Spartanburg
S.C
Hallet Ice and Coal Co
W. J. Armfield
Monroe
Frank Armfield
Pauline Britt
Lucile Pickens
A. P. Booker
Greenville
S. C
Richmond
J. L. Kirkman
Childrens
J. W. Harris
Berta Royals
Powhatan
Lee Royals
Virginia Clinard
Raleigh
Geo. T. Wood
J. Riley Brown
Evangeline Brown
Katherine Causey
Earl McCrary
Louise Beeson
Nannie Jordan
Elsie Jordan
Marvin Jordan
C. H. Cinard
John Banta
Goshen
Ind
J. J. Hayworth
North Main Street
G. F. Duncan
Merchant’s Association
High Point Merchant's Association
Co. C. Prince
J. D. Mann
W. C. Beavans
John Sheloff
E. Winborne Mellichampe
J. H. Mellichampe
Alexandria
Gen. Geo. Washington
Eeeven
Allen
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