11 Jan 1917
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 26 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 11, 1917
Page
1
The Review announces a 15 installment serial Nan of Music Mountain starting January 25. Subscribers gain access to the weekly chapters plus added departments and features including Life in the Metropolis and President Wilson items. Subscriptions are 50 cents for the full run or 1.50 for a year.
Robert Brannock and his wife and daughter of Seattle visited W L Stamey in Winston and Dr E L Stamey in Greensboro before Washington City and Chicago then returned home. They belong to the First Presbyterian Church of Seattle with 15 000 members, a 20 000 seat main auditorium, many departments and a diverse membership.
A Southern Railway plan to install approach warning signs on highways 300 feet from tracks aims to alert drivers early. Signs read R R on a white disk with a black cross, 24 inches wide, mounted on nine foot pedestals. County permission will be sought before placement beyond the railway right of way.
Advertiser E D Steele seeks one to two hundred bushels of ear corn delivered to Trinity at the old Ganaway home. Mrs. Vivian J Parker is reported recovering from a recent indisposition.
On January 19 the Welch school site hosts a community gathering to promote a creamery route tobacco and produce market and related benefits for High Point residents. E Tate chairs the Industrial Committee from the Commercial Club as local civic efforts focus on city improvement and public safety.
Representative Dalton's bill amending High Point's charter passed the House and moves to the Senate. It calls for a March election on the amendments, cuts Councilmen Davis and Terry terms to two years, and shifts to nonpartisan elections with one councilman per ward. An amended plan would end two legislative holdovers. voters choosing both amendments oust them, otherwise Alexander and Davis stay.
Rural residents David Welborn of Thomasville Rt 1 and J M Gordon called on a weekend visit. John Welborn of Thomasville Rt 1 was a caller and chatter.
Tumulto and Lansing deny responsibility. Webb-Kenyon prohibition bill is held constitutional. "Buffalo Bill" faces death calmly. Germany emphasizes good relations with the United States. A plaintiff revokes Cuban bond case. Mill men meet soon. Furniture out of state. Boosts animal industry. State briefs cover these items.
The High Point Humane Society under Mrs. R. C. Soyars reports 1916 activity including 62 members and 52 dues paid. They investigated 3 cases concerning children, prosecuted 8 animal cases with 5 convictions, suspended 10 horses and mules, provided shelter and food for one horse, issued 46 warnings after investigations, and prompted the city to install a drinking fountain near the depot. A public meeting will be held soon to support the society.
William Fox presents Theda Bara in Gold and the Woman a dramatic tale tied to the Mexican situation. Jose Colins stars in A Woman's Honor. Watch lobby for Diamond from the Sky episode dates and the $10,000 winner announcement. Rose-East Lynne teased as a continuing human story.
At the annual stockholders meeting, the Peoples House Furnishing Co elected S. H. Tomlinson as president and D. N. Welborn as vice president and general manager. Bascom Hoskins becomes assistant, E. A. Hatcher Jr. is second treasurer, and S. C. Clarke serves as advertising manager. The store interior will be remodeled.
A graduate from an eastern law school writes to a prominent Arkansas lawyer asking about prospects in the county. He claims to be a Republican and an honest young lawyer, and the reply suggests that honesty eliminates competition and Republican ties will be protected by game laws.
The Southern States Woman Suffrage Conference weighs whether the Donkey or Elephant will win the race to woman suffrage. The conference offers no odds on political locomotion but hopes Democratic solid South may falter to boost suffrage momentum for a seven league stride.
Telegraph notes Harry K Thaw faces kidnapping and whipping charges involving 19 year old Frederick Gump. It also records the death of Col. William F Cody in Denver and mentions salary increases for state and federal officials, alongside local marriage notices from Greensboro and High Point.
The lower house lauded Cuba's withdrawal of the bond suit and sent bouquets to President Menocal and Senator Overman. Governor Craig sent a special message on the withdrawal, drawing applause amid a rush of bills.
Philadelphia dated report says U.S. Marines note pitching horseshoes has become a daily habit in Santo Domingo rivaling baseball. Dominicans, inspired by American troops, embrace the oldtime sport with rival leaders emerging while many still prefer palm shade activities over base running.
A passage jokes about paying workers low daily wages for a stretch of days. It notes a union-backed character named Reddy Backrow and imagines a massive strike if a teacher paid such wages.
A light exchange between two young women about church life notes that services are so small that when the rector opens with Dearly Beloved the listener feels like she has received a proposal. The quip captures social rhythms and humor in local religious circles.
Until February 15 the Review offers a paid in advance subscription at 1.50 with no cost. It claims the magazine is the finest illustrated publication in America worth 250 and includes about 200 pictures in each issue. Act quickly.
Mrs Dennis Richardson died Friday at her daughter’s home on South Main Street after rising from bed in apparent good health. Seven children survive including A C Richardson of Asheboro and Mrs Alfred Cox and Mrs Pearl Allman of Seagrove. Funeral services were Sunday at Flag Spring church Randolph County. H D Satterthwaite, Confederate veteran and father of Mrs C Dunbar, died at his Rawsonville home, first of the year.
Miss Pauline Pore visits friend Miss Dorothy Henderson on Sunday. Families from Waughtown Danville and High Point return home after Christmas visits with Mr. and Mrs. John R. Cook. The Hilton family moves near Zion church in Davidson county. Welch family visits Guyer and Henderson, plans travel to Detroit. Two boys Tom Hilton and Gurney Morgan move to Baltimore to work in a shell factory. Mrs. Irena White arrives from Greensboro to stay with the Pearces. Phillips attends Primitive Baptist meeting at Abbott's church. Martha Guyer visits Gurley family. Minta Zonie Phillips and friends from Mechanicsville visit Saturday.
At a Greensboro meeting Dr. H. W. McCain was elected president and D. C. E. Reitzel became delegate. Dr. W. M. Jones finished close in the race for vice president, Dr. R. A. Schoonover was named secretary treasurer, and three delegates to the state house of delegates were chosen: Dr. J. A. Williams Dr. C E Reitzel and Dr. J. T. Battle. Alternates include Dr. C. W Moseley Dr Parran Jarboe and Dr. W. J. Meadows.
The article notes the income tax bill is prominently shown at the post office but few people are affected since only a small number earn $3,000 a year or will compute it that way.
Confederate veterans plan a May 28 to June 2 1917 journey along a 48 mile stretch of the former Richmond and Danville line now part of the Southern Railway Atlanta Washington route. The line, built by Confederate troops, linked Greensboro North Carolina and Danville Virginia and remains a lasting monument to Confederate efforts.
Woolen remnants coats suites sweaters and culinary items reduced to lowest prices for quick selling. See these selection at the January sale event.
The Big New Year Savings Club at Home Bank attracts many applicants as stock of club cards runs low. Officials report the scheme offers 4 percent savings and aims to boost small weekly deposits, with a final close date this Saturday and hopes for Christmas checks next December. The piece also notes advice on turning hog pens into gardens and chickens as money makers.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.