Independent telephone men meet in North State Co. plant tour
The Carolinas and Virginia independent telephone men met in session on Tuesday and Wednesday with about fifteen exchanges represented by fifty delegates. Officers were elected and the North State Co. plant received high praise as 24 cities and 15,139 telephones were represented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolinas
Virginia
Masonic Hall
East Washington Street
North State Co
L. J. Freel
Statesville
J. A. Harrill
Mooresville
J. F. Hayden
High Point
B. L. Fisher
Rocky Mount
W. F. Carter, Jr
Mt. Airy
A. S. Halstrom
Earthquake Felt Across South Warns of Aftermath
Monday evening at 6 40 many High Pointers felt a tremor lasting about a minute. The quake was widely felt in the South and was the most pronounced here since the 1886 big quake.
Francis Williard Memorial Service Held at Local Church
Francis Williard memorial services were held at the First Baptist church Sunday night with President Mrs. B. E. Moore of the local W C V T U presiding. When asked about the whiskey question, about 1,000 people rose and voiced support for America as a temperance nation. Revs. Townsend Rowe Claxon and Farriss spoke, and the meeting was noted as helpful and likely influential.
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Francis Williard
First Baptist Church
B. E. Moore
America
W. H. Townsend
Gilbert T. Rowe
A. W. Claxon
J. J Farriss
Hammer Exonerated Vindicated by Justice Department Letters
The Justice Department sent letters to District Attorney W. C. Hammer stating the charges against him were without merit and forwarded copies to Butler and Vale, the parties through whom the charges were filed, claiming vindication for Hammer.
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Hammer
U. S. Department of Justice
W. C. Hammer
Butler
Vale
Bank Bid Secures Funds for High Point Greensboro Road
The Commercial National Bank representing the Mercantile Trust and Deposit Co of Baltimore won a $125,000 loan for road construction. The money will be used to build the High Point to Greensboro highway at an interest rate of 4.25 percent.
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Commercial National Bank
Mercantile Trust and Deposit Co
Baltimore
High Point
Greensboro
Movies News Roundup Details Return of Classic Stars
Paul A. Stamey reports star comebacks and new placements in major studios. Ethel Grandin returns to Universal after years away while Sidney Drew and wife join Metro program. Neal Hardin actor Wm Courtleigh Jr. moves to Universal and Elise Jane Wilson shifts to Paramount. Henry B. Wathall and Edna Mayo co star in Strange Case of Mary Page series debuting March 24 at Rose. Pearl White leads The Iron Claw at Broadway with Two Pearl White features The King's Game and Hazel Kirke at Rose forthcoming. Gold Roosters are noted.
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Paul A. Stamey
Ethel Grandin
Universalite
Sidney Drew
Vitagraph
Metro
Wm Courtleigh, Jr
Neal Hardin
Httle
Edna Mayo
Mary Page
Pearl White
Hazel Kirke
Review outlines army bill and war updates
The House committee approves a framework for a new army bill while war coverage highlights ongoing events. Senate approves a Nicaraguan treaty as legislators spar over policy. Miss Mary Neuschafer of Baltimore returns home after visiting her father. Earthquake felt across six states with reports from multiple areas.
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Senate
Kin Hubbard
Mary Neuschafer
Baltimore
Neuschafer
Death of Our Baby God Sends an Infant to Editor’s Home
The editor mourns the loss of his infant daughter who died shortly after birth. A home funeral was held at 213 Washington Street with Rev. Gilbert Rows officiating. Calla lilies and white carnations adorned the grave as mourners gathered.
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Heavenly Garden
Washington Street
Gilbert T. ‘Rows
Wesley Memorial Church
Died Yesterday Infant Of G F Wilson And Other Deaths
Deaths include an infant of Mr. and Mrs. G F Wilson died yesterday morning with funeral set for this afternoon at 2 p m. Geo Norvell brother of Mrs F Johnson died in Charlottesville Virginia of heart disease Monday. Mrs Rachael Hayworth sister of Mrs J W Sechrest died last night near the rock quarry in her 65th year with services tomorrow at 3 p m and interment in Oakwood cemetery.
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G. F. Wilson
Geo . Norvell
F . Johnson
Charlottesville
Hayworth
Rachael Hayworth
J. W. Sechrest
Rock Quarry
Oakwood Cemetery
Marriage Announcements From Greensboro
Miss Janie Hinshaw and Alex Candle of this city plan marriage. Forthcoming union announced for Miss Ola H. Horney and Brother Chas Lee Cruse. Bride to be is daughter of the late J. D. Horney.
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Greensboro
Janie Hinshaw
Alex Candle
Ola H. Horney
Br. Chas. Lee Cruse
J. D. Horney
Lassiter Bros Progress on High Point Greensboro Road
The Lassiter Co has begun work on the High Point Greensboro road at $11,000 per mile. The plan follows the old course from the High Point end for seven miles before joining from Greensboro. Work aims to complete the route by Independence Day.
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Lassiter Bros
Washington
High Point
Greensboro
Lassiter Co
Phonograph and Review Offer For $5.48
An advertisement touts a phonograph and a year of The Review for $5.48 with 12 records for an extra 50 cents. It claims sound quality rivals a hundred dollar model and urges readers to visit the office soon as the offer lasts only a few days.
Escape by drain pipe ends theft case in Greensboro
Lawrence Phillips and Len White, two local youths, were taken into custody by Greensboro police for an alleged watch larceny from Mrs. E F Rogers. They escaped arrest Sunday morning by climbing down a drain pipe while the officer moved to another room.
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Lawrence Phillips
Len White
Greensboro
E. F. Rogers
Liberty
Personal and Local News Blends in High Point
The column reports everyday events in High Point North Carolina including a dislocated shoulder injury to Mrs Amos Ragan and social visits by J B Havre of Berkly California. It notes school registration deadlines, bond election voting, local business ads for phonographs and reviews, and civic notices from Daughters of Liberty and the U D C. The piece mentions a fire at Rufus King’s outhouse, Washington’s Birthday observances, a car ejectment case in superior court, health updates from Petersburg Florida, and ongoing construction and club activities.
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Amos Ragan
Jean
J B. Havre
Berkly
California
Cuba
Misses Smith
Steele Street
J. JH. Mellichampe
Co. M
First Infantry
Capt
Zellicoffer
Col
D. H. Milton
Daughters of Liberty
C. C. Earnhardt
First Baptist Church
D. A. Welborn
Lizzie Craven
Thomasville
Route 2
Rufus King
Washington
N. C. Public Co
E. L. Madison
Superior Court
Madison
R. B. Terry
Petersburg
Fla
Sunset Film Co
Southern Car Company
Kin Hubbard
Elk’s
Washington Street
Chas. Long
J.F. Hayden
Confederate Veterans of
High Point Camp
J Herbert Whicker
Winston
South Main Street
J Walter Long
Greensboro
Rose
South Main
Kress
Town Boosters Weekly Reader Reminder
Town Boosters columns urge every Review reader to follow the weekly installments as expert, concise guidance. Look for the upcoming issue next week and read to gain useful, to the point advice.
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Town Boosters
Tax notice on 1914 poll voting and 1915 bond election
The statement that the 1915 poll tax must be paid to vote in the March 7 bond election is erroneous. If the 1914 poll is paid you can vote but you must register. Books close this Saturday night.
K of P Debate and Social Meeting
A Monday night K of P gathering featured a social and debate on Preparedness. George T. Woods and W L Stamey opposed the measure while L W Blackwelder and B E Moore supported it. the judges sided with the opposition. Refreshments of fruit were served during the discussion, with visitors Cutting and Robinson from Richmond attending.
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K. of P
Messers
Geo. T. Woods
W.L. Stamey
L. W. Blackwelder
B. E. Moore
Messers, Cutting
Robinson
Richmond
Recorder Court Doles Out Fines and Bonds for Assaults and Drunkenness
Frank May faced assault charges with a pistol and paid $10 plus costs with a $200 bond to keep the peace with his wife amid domestic trouble and whiskey cited as causes. Various defendants, including Tuggle, Kerney, Snuggs, Jones, Workman, Tucker, Turner, Boger, Lewallen, Beeson, Phillips, McCarty, Martin, and Robins, were fined or bonded for offenses ranging from drunkenness and affray to theft and disturbing worship, with several sentences recorded and multiple costs assessed.
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Frank May
Bill Wade
May
New York
Russell Tuggle
Aoa Kerney
Bill Snuggs
Aoe Jones
A. W. Workman
Wm A. Tucker
Lorenzo Turner
Henry Boger
Leon Lewallen
Geo. Jones
W. E. Beeson
Oscar Phillips
Million Dollar Berry Blackberry Plants Offered for Sale
W L Stamey of High Point North Carolina advertises several hundred one year old Macatawa Everbearing Blackberry plants for sale. plants ship 1000 miles fruit yields 18000 quarts per acre. best for canning desserts jams and wine. orders accepted with tiered prices and delivery. set out by April for best results.
What He Does Not Print
A Burlington Hawk Eye reflection on editors and the ethics of printing. It argues editors avoid printing certain happenings to protect individuals, praising restraint and conscience over sensationalism. It notes editors may be mocked yet find deep personal reward in not publishing every story.
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Burlington Hawk+ Eye
May Open Indian Mounds in Bertie
United States District Attorney Francis D. Winston oversees plans to have two large Indian mounds in Bertie County opened with possible Smithsonian Institute intervention. Governor Winston negotiates with Smithsonian authorities to send an expert to study pottery and tools proving Tuscarora civilization and Iroquoian lineage over Algonquin roots.
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Bertie County
United States
Francis D. Winston
Smithsonian Institute
Washington
Winston
Institute
James Mooney
Wilson vows firm stance as German envoy faces passport threat
President Wilson remains resolute and will not concede a single point to Germany. Tensions between the United States and Germany have surged with the German ambassador possibly ordered to depart, signaling a seriously strained relationship.
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Wilson
Germany
America
Man Arrested for Retailing Near City Home
June Williard was nabbed Monday night by Chief Gray as his home near the city yielded evidence of retailing. He appeared before Justice Brown and gave a $200 bond for a March 2 preliminary hearing. Roberson Earnhardt and Smith will prosecute. Williard, a man of means, has prior trouble.
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Gray
June Williard
Justice Brown
Roberson
Earnhardt
Smith
Williard
Stag Patrol Debates On Crime Cause
The Stag Patrol of the Boy Scouts met Hal Reynolds on Steele street for a debate on whether money causes more crime than poverty. Paul Stamey and Julian Sales spoke for, Wm Lee Smith and Robert Morris against. judges favored money as the greater cause. Dr Od Baxon to meet next Friday at Royster Tucker’s for first aid instructions. Roy Gilliam joined the patrol.
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Boy Scouts of America
Hal Reynolds
Steele Street
Paul A. Stamey
Julian Sales
Wm Lee Smith
Robert Morris
O. D.baxton
Royster Tucker
Roy Gilliam
Bonds Face Possible Defeat If Public Sentiment Stays
Analysts warn bonds may fail at the election if voter sentiment does not improve. They say the outcome rests entirely with the public and that officials will accept the voters’ decision.
Delinquent Subscribers Urged to Pay by March First
A local notice reiterates that unpaid subscribers must settle accounts by March 1. The appeal stresses prompt payment and references ongoing reminders from the previous month.
Wonderful Victor Emerson Phonograph Offer The Review
The Review offers a Victor Emerson phonograph for one year plus one machine at 5.48 with 50 cents extra for 12 records. Open to old and new subscribers, existing paid subscriptions extend a year. See notice and office demonstration, ad on last page.
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Victor Emerson Phonograph
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