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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1917
Page
1
Report on draft examinations shows daily tallies of white and colored men accepted or rejected from Monday to Wednesday. Totals indicate 111 accepted and 64 rejected so far with 70 possible exemptions, aiming to reach 89 men. the process may extend into next week to meet the quota.
Odell Brown ten year old nephew of the editor ran away from the Children's Home at Winston last Saturday and came here. He says he was mistreated his clothes shabby and he shows the fear of a frightened deer. James H Poll discusses deserters and slackers linking untrue government men to thieves and illegitimate births. The Merchants Association will cooperate with farmers on market prices. Call secretary.
Alphonso Hacey longtime High Pointer and miller died Thursday after a yearlong illness. He was 57. Wife and six children survive. Funeral services were held at First Baptist Church Sunday afternoon by Rev. James A. Clark. Interment followed in Oakwood cemetery.
C C Johnson selected as secretary succeeding C C Seawell who leaves to join Justice Drug Co of Greenshoo. Seawell earned praise for his meritorious work, and the new secretary, a young man, is deemed well suited to the post and likely to succeed.
A newspaper urges readers to settle outstanding debts promptly to avoid legal action. The notice says stopping delivery does not cancel the debt and claims editors will pursue nonpayers, emphasizing the integrity of most subscribers and cautioning debtors to pay first and continue the paper honorably.
Senatorial remark quotes General Sherman noting war fatigue and the brutal cost of conflict. The speech underscores the horrors and personal losses behind victory, while the town handles a routine greeting at Main Street as a seeded bath event concludes with congratulations.
A Friday evening blaze originating in the rear of the old John Cecil building on North Main caused about forty thousand dollars of damage. Defective wiring was blamed as water pressure hindered early suppression. H. A. Moffitt’s general merchandise store suffered near total water and smoke loss, with Loflin’s jewelry and millinery and Loflin & Brockway’s undertaking business also heavily affected. Firefighters and soldiers aided in moving goods. by 7:30 the fire was under control and stock was relocated to safer quarters.
A Thursday afternoon fire heavily damaged the home of J Gurney Brigg on Johnson Street, likely from lightning, with an estimated loss of 1500 dollars partly insured. Later that night a false alarm from box 21 was traced to a prank.
Despite rain, the annual soldiers feast used the school basement after supper was skipped on the lawn. Mayor W P Ragan presented a handsome silk flag to the company, accepted by T J Gold with brief remarks. A sizable crowd attended to honor the soldiers and enjoy the event.
Port Royal South Carolina August 8 Marines learn to start fires without matches using Flint and steel and wood friction. They revive hollow bamboo method to ignite dry moss by drawing a stick as a bow. Marines in the tropics master rapid fire making and expect alternatives in France.
Mrs J W Yow died at her Cloverdale home yesterday afternoon at age 64. Survived by her husband and two children.
Charles Sheroffi and Pickard ont gomery purchase the old Washington Street M E church and begin tearing down the landmark. After removal, trustees of Wesley Memorial M E church will offer the lot for sale.
Died 11 month old girl of Mr and Mrs J E Groves on Ward street last week after illness. Rosie 16 month old daughter of Mr and Mrs Will Lee died Saturday on Park street. funeral Sunday. H L Conrad 78 died yesterday at home of E T Hedrick. two sons and two daughters survive. Various society items include picnics at Wheeler's Mill Deep River, church revivals, Red Cross comfort bags for drafted men, and local advertisements.
During the Civil War era in Old Trinity a peculiar man named Tapscott from Tallahassee, Florida drew attention for eccentric behavior. He finished college in 1854 as the sole graduate of that year, faded into gloom, and eventually vanished from the town. After a long wandering period he was believed to have died, but a well rescue revealed only an old sock. years later he reappeared as a lawyer in Florida, paying debts and returning to favor. Beatrice Marshburn, 17 months old, died on Highland avenue. burial in Ellerbe.
The council raised the city tax rate from 3.45 to 3.50 on the poll and from 1.45 to 1.50 per 100 of property value. Owners with sewer lines must connect to caid lines and keep hog pens sanitary at least 75 feet from occupi es. Louise Goodman elected English teacher at High School. Bellevue hotel license refund denied after disorderly house forfeiture. Atlantic Coast Realty seeks city takeover of Rowland Park water and sewer lines for 3020.41. Curb stones require immediate concrete sidewalks. Sgt Edwn Mungo granted raise from 50 to 69 monthly. Centennial street paving decision deferred to next week.
Arthur Quate a white man was fined 25 dollars and costs for placing his arms around a young woman during her walk home with a young man while intoxicated and disorderly. The total fines and costs came to 47.20 dollars.
General Order No 15 from February 7, 1864 urges strict Sunday observance across the Army of Northern Virginia. Only duties strictly necessary should occur, and labor should be postponed when possible. Commanding officers must avoid disturbing worship and ensure quiet around churches.
The piece compares the Great War’s cost to a century of warfare, noting 40.0 billion spent in the last 120 years and 100.0 billion so far in the current war. It contrasts Civil War figures with early 20th century casualties, citing up to 13 million under arms in the first year, 2 million killed, 4 million wounded, and 2.9 million captured.
The 220th annual session of the Friends began at Guilford College yesterday. Edith Moore, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. B. E. Moore, has served with the Philadelphia unit Jee corps in France. Westmoreland Davis won the Virginia governor’s race. General Julian S. Carr of Durham and Chas. H. Ireland of Greensboro are Methodist Episcopal Church South agents with the national food administration.
Reported opponents to the draft law are claimed on Route 5 with a farmer noting resistance among craft workers. The piece asserts treason charges and the death penalty will apply at trials, urging citizens to support the law as operation cannot be revoked and one must stand by the country or be shot.
Bud Proctor, a shoe-mender, ran amok on Centennial Street wielding a 32 Winchester and vowing to kill. He cursed residents at a boarding house until Officer Haney intervened. The gun was unloaded. Proctor received 10 months on the roads at trial, appealed, and posted bond of 650 dollars.
Last Saturday on the Shelby Fallston road a bolt killed the Stamey Bros. driver of Fallston and the four mule team he guided. He had long worked for the firm and was en route from Shelby to Fallston with merchandise when death came, leaving the team as well.
A call to residents, especially new settlers, to populate and improve the town. Emphasizes labor over capital, mutual aid, and supporting neighbors, authorities, and public improvements. Encourages cultivating public spirit and speaking well of the town to foster growth and shared prosperity.
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