Local Retailer Hopes to Open High Point Branch
Richmond Virginia tea coffee and spice store owner Mr J E Harris visited High Point praising its streets fire protection and post office and said he will open a modern up to date store here He plans to buy in large quantities and offer quality and price to High Point customers Meanwhile Winston Salem manager Sterling Smith announces a strong 1915 1916 Auditorium season for High Point theatergoers and a good roads meeting at Glenora on August 21 drawing local interest
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Harris
Richmond
High Point
North Carolina
Virginia
Harris
Winston-Salem
Sterling Smith
Forsyth City
Clearance sale brings eager bargain buyers to store
Shoppers crowd aisles as price reductions draw eager buyers to the store. Deals quoted lure customers to inspect discounted goods and compare values during the clearance event.
Fixing For The Enemy Mine Laying Near Norfolk
The Norfolk navy yard accelerates mine production with 3 000 mines ordered. Twelve hundred ready to plant or float as tensions rise. A July 20 test near the Elizabeth river hull of a caisson nearly shattered the armor, testing if battleships can be mine proof.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Uncle Sam
Navy
Hampton Roads
New York Harbor
Norfolk Yard
Department
Elizabeth River
Navy Yard
Doctors in Session Hear European Critics and Squint in Children
Gulilford County Medical Association met at the Manufacturers' Club Thursday afternoon. Dr J T Burrus spoke on Notes on European Critics and Dr J W Austin discussed The management of squint in children. Visitors included Drs Reeves Mosely and Jones of Greensboro and Foscue of Jamestown. Plans for the Eighth District Medical Association meeting in November were discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gulilford County Medical Association
Manufacturers’ Club
J.T. Burrus
J. W. Austin
Eighth District Medical Association
Greensboro
Foscue
Jamestown
Pleased with Pay-Up Week Boosts Local Merchants
Merchants praise Pay-Up Week closure on Saturday and express gratitude for public cooperation. High Point association president Geo T. Wood notes strong support and gratification from members.
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Geo T. Wood
High Point Association
Sunday Schools Visit High Rock For Picnics
Sunday School groups from South Main M E Church M P Church and Wesley Memorial plan outings to High Rock this week and praise the site as a favorite one day recreation point made accessible by Col Ulmer.
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Col. Uoler
Sale at Full Blast at H Harris and Bro
The first ten days of the sale have been the most successful in the history of H Harris and Bro. The notice urges readers that only a few days remain to cure many bargains and invites customers to see the evidence for themselves.
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H. Harris & Bro
Fire Demon at Work in Mechanicsville House
Fire destroyed the C V Staley home in Mechanicsville late Saturday morning when an oil stove exploded as glue was heated. Neighbors helped save adjacent houses. Loss about 2000 with 1250 insured. damage also to the Skiff residence estimated at 100 or more.
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House of C. V. Staley
C. V. Staley
Mechanicsville
Eureka Mining Co Incorporation Granted in High Point
Incorporation papers issued to the Eureka Mining Co of High Point with capital stock of 50000 and 10500 paid in The incorporators are D E Ham mer E A Ham mer Jno M Ham mer W L Stamey and D H Parsons The company plans to deal in mining lands and already possesses a valuable gold mine
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Eureka Mining Co
High Point
Messers
D. E
E. A
Jno
M. Hammer
W. L. Stamey
D. H. Parsons
Optometrist Dr. A P Staley Moves to Winston
The town learns with regret that Dr A P Staley will leave High Point to join Winston. The well known optometrist is described as a gentleman and first rate fellow, and his departure is seen as a gain for Winston and a loss for High Point.
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A. P. Staley
Winston
Twin-City
High Point
Local Advertisers Promote Seasonal Bargains
Wood's busy little store advertises rare seasonable merchandise with savings if purchased now. Munford's Cash store touts bankrupt stock offered at low prices. Leonard Beavans Stamey Co announces exceptionally fine values in a special sale now.
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Wood's
Munford’s
Leonard-Beavans-Stamey Co
Honor Roll Subscriptions Reminder for Paid Plans
The notice urges readers to pay subscriptions to The Review before September 15 to switch to a paid in advance plan. Non payers will be dropped but may settle balances. A list of recent payments will appear in the next issue and readers are invited to have their name on the roll.
Mrs Dugaale Injures Step at Home on Him Street
Mrs W H Dugaale suffers a painful accident at her residence on Him Street after missing a step on the back porch. She received severe bruises but, under treatment by Dr S M Cee, is expected to recover soon.
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Him Street
Cee
Notice to correspondents about weekly mail deadline
Route 1 city news from Miss Allie Guyer arrived late for this issue and will appear next. Readers are reminded to mail letters so they reach the office no later than Tuesday night each week.
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Route 1
City
Allie Guyer
Jitney Bus Debate Opens Transit Regulation Discussion
Hon. Bird S. Coler addresses Pan American dinner on Transportation in Greensboro, urging regulation of jitney buses. He argues new road development requires full freight share and calls for licensing, bonds, and fines to ensure safe consistent service and street upkeep. The piece also notes local events and a playground accident involving Zeb Chernault.
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Bird S. Coler
High Point
New York
Greensboro
Carolina & Yadkin River Railroad
Coler
Social notes fill page with visits and gatherings weekly
Thursday and Friday guest lists appear with entertaining events. Mrs Dred Peacock hosts for Mrs W W Vicars of Norfolk while Miss Clara Gurley hosts Beta Pi Club. families visit, travel to White Sulphur Springs Mt Airy and Cedar Falls. churches hold lawn party and Camp Fire girls meet.
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Clara Gurley
John S. Welborn
White Sulphur Springs
Mt. Airy
W. A. Sherrod
Spartanburg
D. A. Stanton
A. P. Staley
Hiddenite
Anna
Frances Harrell
Hebert C.field
Petersburg
J. S. Griffin and
West End Baptist Church
Mangum Avenue
Russell Streets
Lois Peterson
Olive Paschal
F. M. Pickett
Robert H. Walker
Jackson Springs
Baracas
West End
Philatheas
W.H. Dowdy
J. A. J. Farrington
Spray
A. B. Horney
Farrington
W. A. Wix
Winston
W. A. Yost
Raleigh
W. A. Yo
Pretty as a Picture at Mr Idol’s Peach Orchard
The visiting editor toured J. J. Idol’s farm five miles out and found a thriving operation with grain feed vegetables and a fine peach orchard. Idol claims 400 bushels sold and as many more on the trees. The piece notes Idol’s home life and describes the orchard as picturesque. Ivey Smith visited Marion for his wife’s visit. The Muddy Creek murder case drew local attention with many related books sold this week.
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J. J. Idol
Idol
Ivey Smith
Marion
Muddy Creek
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Glenora
Wood
Pelling
Ily
U. S
High Rock
W. H. Dugaale
MR. Coler
Mary Alice Tate
Ruffin
Miss Tate
Jamestown High School
Guilford College
S. C. Bristowe
Dora
Nashville
Tenn
Alice Mitchell
Mexia
J. W. Carrol
Waco
Texas
Burns
Catherine Albertson
Elizabeth City
M. C Crowson
Young Man
Zeb
J. L. Chernault
Jordan Street
Drs. McAnally
Doe
T. T. Ferree
S. H. Ferree
Cedar Falls
J. R. Smith
Hugh Prince
Fred P. Ingram
Rona Johnson
High Point Hospital
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