19 Aug 1915
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1915
Page
1
Dr McAnally forgot to place his car at the depot and officers searched for it. Chief Gray went to Thomasville and planned Salisbury travel before Ed Mungo spotted the car by the depot and ended the chase.
A German souvenir from the interned Kron Prinz Wilhelm is shown by Chas. Reith along with a hat band in German colors. Social events include Wesley Memorial missionary meetings planning a November bazaar and flower show. Local notes mention resignations, tax rates, road upkeep, traffic laws, marriages, travels, and a Beeson Hardware front replacement due to condemnation.
The tropical hurricane swept southern Texas causing three foot water on Galveston streets. Docks, houses, and wires were damaged, leaving the city dark as residents sought shelter aboard government boats. Coastal farms face heavy losses and over 100 deaths are reported so far, with damages totaling well above 50 million dollars.
The Merchants Association of High Point held its monthly meeting to establish a city wide credit rating for buyers. Members will distribute blanks to compile a rating list and urge swift account adjustments for mutual benefit. Plans for an entertainment event were discussed as a standout feature.
Six parcels changed hands in the register of deeds office on Monday with three parcels located in High Point. D H Parsons sold five Moon plat lots to Ed L Ragan for 435.60 dollars. Ed L Ragan sold a Moon plat lot to E M Richardson for 250 dollars. J H Vestal and wife conveyed a 1 002 by 115 foot East Green street tract to T F Wrenn for one dollar and other valuable considerations. The adage notes busy people work.
The North Carolina Conference of Seventh Day Adventists reports large crowds and diligent work. C. R. Callicott of Greensboro elected secretary treasurer of the conference and of the North Carolina Tract Society. The secretary treasurer posts go to Callicott. Montgomery, Siler, Beach, and Adkins named to committees. E. M. Brower retires from Mt. Vernon Springs. Reuben Vail arrives home from England by cattle ship and enjoys the experience. Chas Workman 7 fatally injured by a traction saw in Lexington. Dixie Furniture employees return after a wage cut. Melon crop not up to average.
The city schools announce the faculty for the fall term opening September 27. Listings include Main Street, Elm Street, Third Ward, and Park Street schools with named teachers and principals. Thomasville census notes 4588 population with 1036 white schoolchildren and 751 colored. 1914 population 4831, loss due to manufacturing delays.
High Point townships lift assessed values from 3 363 303 to 3 781 930 dollars and neighboring townships record gains as Guilford County reports a year’s total valuation increase of over 1.5 million dollars. A Thomasville reader offers a theory linking the High Rock slide to an ancient Indian cave storing tribal wealth.
Amos Tate, a negro, was convicted of assault in Recorder's court Thursday and sentenced to 30 days on the road. He threatened to use a knife on Olia Wilson, colored, after slapping her.
Columbus Hinshaw, stepson of S. E. Willis, died Monday night of typhoid fever. He was chief engineer at Sunny Side Ice and Fuel Co. In 1908 he married Bessie Perry. four children survive. Funeral held yesterday at 4 p.m. at South Main Street M. E. Church, member of the church. Sympathy expressed for the family.
Jake Treadway, employed at the Elwood hotel, died this morning at the local hospital from typhoid fever.
The Conservatory of Music will open September 8 on the second floor corner Main and Washington with Miss Chrysteen Currick of New England Conservatory and Miss Clyde Kearns of the Southern Conservatory of Music overseeing instruction in violin piano and vocal music.
Local branch completes upgrades boosting output to fifty tons per day and supplying surrounding towns with about 25 tons. The note closes with a quip about fortune.
The editor and his family with Mrs J L Kirkman and son spent a pleasant Sunday with Mr and Mrs David Welborn in Davidson county. Guests enjoyed a hospitable home and a dinner described as one of the best ever. Long life and much happiness are wished.
The Review invites correspondents to cover routes and communities around High Point. Free copies, supplies, and stationery will be provided. reporters should report to the office on first arrival for equipment.
A reminder to subscribers to submit payments this week as the paper shifts to a paid in advance model starting September 15. The notice emphasizes reader responsibility and timely renewal.
The United States Civil Service Commission schedules an exam in Greensboro on August 28, 1915 to fill a rural carrier position at High Point and potential future routes in Guilford County North Carolina.
The Review publishers urge all accounts to be settled by September 15 to ensure patrons receive a good rating in the Retail Merchants' Association Rate Book. They request prompt payment and invite visits if payment is not currently possible to inform how the account will be rated.
Daniel Worth home place subdivided into twenty small farms near Guilford College North Carolina to be sold Friday August 20 at 10 30 a m Terms very easy and within reach of everyone Free lunch on the grounds Music by Live Wire band Penny Bros and Thomas Bros conductors of the sale Greensboro North Carolina
Leo M. Frank lynched by mob from Georgia state prison. War news updates. Dollar leads as world financial ruler. US notes on war munitions. Lumber exports drop 52 percent. Allies block cotton to Germany. Texas fears Mexican invasion. Diplomats examine peace prospects. Armenian exodus reported. Printers meet in Baltimore. Appeal sent to Mexican leaders. Ag department to combat cattle tick with poster. Boundary line marked. Tobacco sales record. Export marksmen chosen. Big cotton mill chartered. Road work advances in Davidson. Hendersonville park project. North Carolina markets covered. Severe wind and flood damage in Galveston and nearby. Notable locals and editorials.
J W Sechrest and others attend the State Jr O U A M meeting in Charlotte. W C Ester elected vice president as W C Jones chairs a key committee. Hunter Sechrest faces appendicitis and may be operated on in Mt Airy with Dr. Stanton visiting from White Sulphur Springs. Annie Davis hosted a Roland Park party with Lillian Hendricks of Greensboro as guest.
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