02 Dec 1915
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1915
Page
1
The Review announces plans to erect a citywide Christmas tree for the poor with participation from individuals, secret orders, and businesses. Contributors may give money or usable items, and all donors will be named in publication to inspire broader support and an early start to the charitable event.
Chas. Allen White was found guilty of retailing before Judge Dalton Tuesday and sentenced to six months on the road for selling a pint of whiskey at $5. Jim Myers, a patron, mistakenly paid a $5 bill for a single drink. White is described as a bad character with prior indictments and appealed to Superior Court.
A Christmas tale by Raymond M. Alden features Pedro and Little Brother, two penniless orphans, whose story illustrates perfect faith as told in The Review.
Wallace Weedon, a High Point youth well traveled, is recovering from a severe pneumonia attack in a Plymouth, England hospital. J Elwood Cox received a cablegram about his condition at Weedon's mother's urging, illustrating a mother's love crossing land and sea to hear from her son.
Wagner of the Broadway theatre has closed a contract with E. W. Wattman of Greensboro an expert piano player to furnish music for all shows starting Thursday with Damon and Pythias. Music will be adapted to each picture and enhance interest at the up to date theatre.
Local shoppers are urged to patronize area merchants including Staley the jeweler and Allen’s with straightforward ads. Coca-Cola is advertised by Arctic Ice and Coal Co praising its sanitary bottling plant and “brace up” energy. Manager Lee highlights strong Coca-Cola sales and future plans. Solomon Rabinowitz also appears in space advertising with the Fair’s coat offerings.
Epworth era style items note Rev L W Blackwelder preaching to the Daughters of Liberty with special music. Christmas shopping countdown and Panama Pacific Exposition films shown at the Broadway. various town people in court and social events, including a 4 month sentence for car theft and quail hunting trips.
Our special correspondent reports on Hopewell covered by a busy season with a community Christmas tree rise and signs pointing to the county’s largest Christmas trade. A grand jury indicts trainmen as trains face disruptions and Moonlight schools continue.
The Review records the death of John Mungan who died Wednesday night at his parents home. He served as superintendent of the Southern Veneer and Panel Co. and was a member of the Elks. The funeral was attended by the Elks in a body on Saturday.
Frank Burns claimed Philadelphia as his home and was arrested here last week for attempting to dispose of pawn tickets at a drastic discount. Officers believe the scheme a fraud against city statutes as the tickets offered to Jim Clements D W Welborn Joe Levine Marshall Thacker and others were as low as two dollars on a ninety dollar diamond ring. Burns was released after no charge could be held.
Mystery surrounds the death of Express Agent S. B. Marsh in Thomasville last week. The practical cause given is ill health that unbalanced his mind. Marsh told an auditor he might be $50 or $60 short but later his books were found correct, negating the shortage theory. He appeared to be suffering a nervous hallucination.
The ad promotes Pepsi-Cola as a health drink made from true fruit juices with main office in New Bern and branches across the state and South. It claims the plant is thriving and lauds its digestion aiding mild tonic effects for tired nerves after a hard day. It ends with a call to drink Pepsi-Cola.
The Mechanicsville Council of the Jr. O U A M gave a Bible and flag to Delane school. Rev J M Hillard presented the Bible, Rev R C Stubbins accepted for the school, and Rev L W Blackwelder spoke on fraternity.
A promotional ad from The Review of High Point offers five magazines for one year each at 1.18 dollars or 18 cents more than the Review price. Readers are urged to place orders by December 5 to start with the Xmas number.
The Southern Railway will run a special train to Washington DC on Thursday December 16 passing High Point at 9 30 pm. Tickets from High Point and Thomasville are 5 50 with return valid until Monday morning. Holiday round trip rates go on sale through January 6. See local agent or RH DeButts TPA Charlotte NC.
The editor and family with J L Kirkman enjoyed a delightful Thanksgiving at Grandpa and Grandma David Welborn’s home. Seventeen people, including Rev Shelton’s wife and child, shared a warm dinner and a day of hunting possums and rabbits before returning home.
The Associated Charities led a city wide meeting at the school auditorium to review the past year and plan for the coming year. Dr Dred Peacock presided as treasurer Rev L A Peeler secretary Rev J M Hilliard reported and officers were chosen for the new year. Dr Sylvester Newlin of the Friends church gave the evening address.
University of North Carolina geologists led by Prof. Collier Cobb are examining soil conditions at High Rock after a previously unexplained earth disturbance. The group conducts spring and autumn field trips to observe soil in various state areas and recently focused on the High Rock site.
Guilford College crushed High Point 37 to 0 on the gridiron. Virginia beat North Carolina 14 to 0 in Richmond. Washington and Lee defeated A and M College of North Carolina 48 to 13 at Norfolk.
The December civil term of Guilford Superior Court begins Monday with 89 cases on the calendar. Most will not be tried in court, many likely to be disposed of by non-suit. A two week criminal term follows, with over 30 prisoners awaiting trial and numerous defendants under bond. Judge H M Justice will preside over both terms.
The article argues Hopewell thrives on Dupont industry and railway links, noting a harsh access road from Petersburg, the lack of public services, and Dupont payroll of 750000 dollars semi monthly. It cites Richmond Chamber talks with Norfolk and Western for a through train, and predicts a 30000 population tied to Dupont and nearby construction.
A Review reporter describes Hopewell with a harsh trip to hell and back. The piece accompanies a published map sent there last week and presents a stern early-page editorial outlook.
The Red Men and their wives will host an entertainment on Thursday night December 9 in the hall with good music and refreshments. All Red Men are urged to attend. ladies are especially invited.
The W C T U asks all city ministers to lead special prayers in churches on Sunday December 5 for divine guidance of the 64th Congress meeting the next day. The group notes many new members in Congress and some Senate lean toward liquor, urging renewed effort on National prohibition.
Mrs. G N Conrad died at her South Main street home Wednesday night after a long illness with paralysis listed as the immediate cause. Survived by husband and four children. Funeral services held Friday at Bee Fork church conducted by Rev. P D Brown, pastor of the Lutheran church of which she was a member.
The local Hebrew community observes Hanukkah, the festival of lights, during the eight day celebration. The observance highlights the religious and cultural traditions among Hebrews in the area.
High Point area notes show R I A A Gordon and wife spending Thanksgiving with their son Milton Gordon. Miss Valley Gordon wed Mr Smith of Randolph County on Saturday November 17. Neighbors, including Hallie Welch Unn Kirkman and the Culler and Kirkman families, joined dinners and social visits across Randolph and Davidson counties.
Hopewell plans to print three local papers but currently does so from Richmond. Power installations will move printing to Hopewell. A new trolley line Petersburg to Hopewell is under construction but timing depends on excavation work. If Hopewell grows into an independent city with its own government and rail access, it could become a strong, energetic community.
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