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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 03, 1916
Page
4
A historic note recalls Warden Scales dying of apoplexy minutes after signing death warrants for two Black murderers, while a major alcohol roundup netted 26 gallons. Other items include court calendar shifts, war relief canvassing, a wallet recovered and reimbursed, road-boosting talk, and early public reactions to national political moves.
Roanoke College in Virginia reports a hazing incident last week where 16 year old David Cauble was forced into boxing and knocked unconscious by an expert fighter. He remains hospitalized unable to talk or eat normally. His father contemplates legal action, condemning hazing as barbaric and unacceptable.
A call to enter the gold prize letter contest urges readers to explain why they should trade in High Point. Notices of rapid replies appear, urging timely participation. The issue also chronicles three serious accidents in the neighborhood last week and notes a surge in cow hide prices due to rising leather demand.
The State Normal College of Greens boro plans a grand English May Day fete to be staged again, a four year cycle production requiring extensive preparation and organization.
May 20 22 mark the graduation program with 47 graduates. Class day on May 20 and the commencement sermon on May 21, likely by Dr Poteat of Furman University. May 22 features the graduating exercises, and Prof D W Daniel of Clemson College has been invited to deliver the commencement oration.
J R Hamilton urges readers to demand standard named articles in all purchases. By consistently asking for known brands in shirts shoes furniture hardware and household goods, consumers can reduce costs, curb adulteration, and support quality. Remember the brand signposts from makers to homes and buy with confidence. Copyrighted.
R. H. Milton, of Greensboro, son of Col. D. H. Milton, spent Sunday here. The note urges subscribers to pay overdue balances by March 1 to satisfy government timing rules and avoid collection. It mentions annual account reviews, club offers, and emphasizes keeping subscribers on the books.
The Review opens its columns to all residents to discuss the proposed bond issue. The newspaper serves as a public forum for communications on matters affecting the people, inviting comment for or against and any other topic of public interest.
Sallie J. Bradshaw executrix of the will of William G. Bradshaw notifies all claimants to exhibit claims by January 25, 1917 at High Point North Carolina or be barred. Debts to the estate should be paid promptly. Dated January 25, 1916 Guilford County North Carolina.
In a special proceeding in Guilford County Superior Court Mary M Richardson and O N Richardson sue Annie Leslie Richardson Cornelia Richardson and Elizabeth Macom Richardson to partition lands. Guardians ad litem for each minor non resident will be appointed. defendants must appear before the clerk by March 13, 1916 or the petitioners seek relief. The notice is dated January 24, 1916.
Martha L Stuart administratrix of E J Stuart deceased Guilford County North Carolina directs all persons with claims to present them by December 23 1516 or be barred. All indebted parties should pay promptly. D H Parsons attorney High Point North Carolina dated December 22 1915
By virtue of a mortgage deed from Moses Myers and Lily M. Myers to C B Welch dated December 7 1915 and recorded in Guilford County NC lands list the Johnson plaza lot in High Point bounded on Greensboro road 50 by 50 by 150 feet to be sold February 26 1916 at 4 pm in front of Bank of Commerce North Main Street High Point. Mortgagee C B Welch.
North Carolina Secretary of State certifies Peerless Grocery Company a Guilford County corporation dissolved by unanimous stockholders consent filed December 8, 1915. Secretary J J Bryan Grimes signs and seals the document in Raleigh.
Martha L Mitchell administratrix of the Joel and Mary Mitchell estates in Guilford County North Carolina publishes a notice to creditors to exhibit and verify claims by January 6 1917 or be barred from recovery. Debtors are asked to settle immediately and the notice is dated Sunday January 1916.
Mrs Ann We report relief from nervous breakdown headaches and fatigue after using Vinci cod liver and iron tonic. The Mitton Drugs Co. of High Point, North Carolina endorses the product as a strengthener for weak, run down mothers with large families.
Churches across town announce morning and evening services with Sunday school and midweek prayer meetings. Notable pastors include Rev Gilbert T Rowe at Wesley Memorial and Rev A G Dixon at M P church, plus Lutheran Rev Pleasant D Brown and St Marys Rev L W Blackwelder.
Tax books to be found at 100 E. Washington Street for year 1015. Call to settle before March third. J. L. Parrish, D.8.
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