10 Aug 1916
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1916
Page
1
The Review editor reaffirms support for bonds to fund street improvements while noting past opposition to small $50,000 issues. Recent developments show officials aligned, anticipated 12 to 15 miles of streets, no tax rate rise, and a shift to state law that reduces abutting property costs.
Registrars report 1079 registered for the bond election, needing 540 votes to carry if all are qualified, up from 828 in March. Ward counts show large gains in several districts as bondproponents push their case with citywide speakings planned ahead of next Tuesday’s vote.
The fifth excursion to Atlantic City New Jersey will be run by the Southern Railway on Thursday August seventeenth. Low round trip fares apply with key points including High Point at 11 03 and Thomasville at 9 52 p m both with $12 50 fares. Returning tickets valid on all regular trains within a 15 day limit.
Gossip and notices from High Point North Carolina describe visits by Mrs. Billie Armstrong and family, typhoid concerns in Lexington, and local attitudes toward Ford cars. The piece notes court convictions for a street fray, summer deaths and births in High Point, and various travels and community events, including church meetings and social visits.
The article describes a city bond drive with open air speakings and rallies led by Maj. L. C. Sinclair J. Matt Hedgecock and editors at various stores and locations. With registration closed nearly eleven hundred voters, the campaign aims to convert the convertible to bonds and fund better streets ahead of next Tuesday's election.
The Township Sunday School Convention met last Sunday August 6 in Trinity. Mrs Bruce Craven opened with a welcome address, Prof English replied, and speakers included Bruce Craven Frank Ellis Captain Parkin and others. Dinner followed. Vera Callet acted as secretary and Prof Dr Johnson was president before resigning. Charles Redding elected to replace him.
An editorial notes Wm P Ragan claims he will triumph in the forthcoming November vote. The piece contrasts his view with Judge Carter Dalton and suggests Ragan will lead as results are tallied, inviting readers to read the article for details.
City officials call for removal of weeds and old rubbish. Draining stagnant water holes and fixing unsanitary conditions to prevent sickness and mosquito breeding.
The Farmers Union picnic and rally will be held at Guildford Battle Ground Friday. Officials promise an event of much interest with speeches and community gathering.
Local notes report a Greensbord road surfacing plan near High Point Greensboro and a celebration planned for next month. Rail workers avert a nationwide strike as the U S Board of Conciliation mediates. Steven Clark named secretary of the Commercial Club industrial department. Debates form between Democrats and Republicans over upcoming elections. County seeks special court term for murder trial J A Terry. A blockading capture in George township by Sheriff Stafford and deputies concludes the update.
Greensboro commissioners adopt an ordinance prohibiting the use of siren horns by automobiles and most vehicles within the city limits except for fire department trucks. The move aims to curb noise while preserving emergency response.
The Interurban Motor Lines will run a sixteen passenger bus from the Elwood Hotel to Guilford College on Saturday and Sunday for the Friends Yearly Meeting. Departures from the Elwood occur at 8 10 12 3 and 5 AM. Returns from Guilford College at 9 11 1 4 and 7 PM. Fare is 60 cents one way or $1.00 round trip, with tickets available at the Elwood until Sunday night August 13. First car leaves Saturday at 8 AM. O Arthur Kirkman, Phone 58.
The New York Board of Health notified City Physician McCain that a child of L. C. Nichols at 400 Vall Street, previously in the infected district, returned to High Point Monday. Dr McCain found the child arrived on No 36 Tuesday and quarantined her at the above address.
Messers A Kirkman W D Simmons and Geo T Penny plan a mixed use building at South Main and East Commerce. The one story front and two story rear will host a drug store and a modern moving picture house leased to a stock company for years. The corner site near the post office boosts future trade activity in a busy pedestrian and vehicle corridor.
Miss Kate Smith of Greensboro marries W A Roberts of High Rock yesterday afternoon at the home of Rev. Chas W Byrd on West Market Street M E Church. Niece Lena Smith of Boise City and friends witnessed the ceremony. The groom owns interests in the High Rock park. Mrs Roberts to stay in Greensboro a few days before joining her husband.
The State Fair Premium List for North Carolina is ready for distribution. Secretary Joseph E. Pogue is praised for tireless work as the state fair grows bigger and better each year.
The yearly meeting of Friends is under way at Guilford College. The first session Tuesday drew a large crowd and the gathering will continue through Sunday. Notable Quakers include Prof. Elbert Russell of Haverford Pa and local leaders Thomas Jones Edgar T Holt and John Kittrell.
Judge Peacock told Emmet Tate a colored youth four months on the roads after Tate admitted taking a $15 harness set from J. C. Welch’s barn and selling it to J. C. Smont for $7.00, with officers recovering the harness from Bynum’s stables. Tate had previous terms of 30 and 60 days on the roads.
An unknown Black man entered Officer Evans's house Monday morning while a child was present. Nothing was reported missing and the intruder's purpose remains unclear. Neighbors observed the entry.
The Intreurban Motor Lines Inc will run a first class sixteen passenger car between High Point and Greensboro starting Monday morning August 14th. The service operates for public convenience between trains and weather conditions do not affect reliability.
Rev W L Blackwelder resigns as pastor of St Marys Episcopal church and Rev F L Fiddler resigns from West End Baptist church. Both pastors are praised for their work and High Point regrets their departure. Dr Claxon also recently resigned from First Baptist Church, underscoring the losses felt by the community.
August 5 1916 High Point NC letter from W P Ragan criticizes Carter Dalton a state candidate. The writer argues voters will reject Dalton in November and warns against prematurely promising city charter changes. Notes Republican surge across Guilford County and urges readers to engage before the November election.
Tomlinson Chair Co announces a new dividend plan rewarding labor. This week one department earned $100 after meeting a monthly output standard, with employees sharing the overflow. The move is a notable innovation for the region’s large plant and is well received by management.
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