13 Jan 1916
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1916
Page
1
Mrs. Riggan died at her Russell street home Wednesday afternoon at 4 o clock from tuberculosis. The funeral will be Friday at 3 pm from South Main Street M E church. She leaves five children, three at the Children’s Home in Winston and two grown children living locally. She was a good woman.
The city sold two horses two mules two wagons and four pair of harness at public auction yesterday. Revenue totaled 653 dollars with the two mules fetching 200 dollars. The entire sale drew generally low prices.
Mrs J J Farris president of the club and Mrs H A White state Home Economics chair will attend the state federation council in Shelby January 26 28. About 200 delegates from North Carolina will gather with leading women to discuss federation work and the May meeting is set for High Point. The club plans to continue aiding worthy causes in High Point.
H. G. Barnes and Bertha Shields were united in marriage last week at the bride’s Pinehurst residence. The couple met during Barnes’ stay in Montrose seeking health and now reside on Ray Street, where they plan to establish their home.
We repeat the notice of the past several weeks that we expect settlement of accounts. We have waited patiently and each person should pay what is due as this is the beginning of a New Year.
The High Point postoffice reported 1915 postal receipts of 39588.11 dollars. The last quarter of 1915 exceeded the final quarter of 1915 by 348.46 dollars. October 1915 receipts were 3659.70 versus 3564.69 in October 1914. November 1915 were 3106.15 compared with 3025.97 in 1914. December 1915 reached 3463.56. Final quarter 1915 totaled 10229.41, up from 9880.95 in 1914.
Fines and costs totaling 2207.69 were collected in the Recorder's Court from May 1 1915 to Jan 1 1916 resolving 366 cases. Of the total 432.50 covered fines while the remainder were costs.
John Burns a colored porter at the Bellwood hotel says he has sold his 16 acre farm near the Cone mills for 45000 dollars. He holds a note for this sum due June 1 from a Boston capitalist who plans to build a silk mill.
With films for Girl and the Game not arriving, the first installment shown in The Review last week was skipped on Saturday at the Rose. The second installment will appear next week to keep both installments in the paper the same week as shown at the theater. Sam Robinson named new manager of the Fair.
The High Point camp of the Confederate Veterans met at its Wachovia Bank headquarters with many veterans, the sponsor Miss I Irvin Paylor, and the committee Geo T Wood J P Rawley and W L Stamey. Commander Tom Wood praised the quarters and told the Confederate history and hoped for future true Southern histories while honoring comrades in arms. Daughters of the Confederacy and local donors provided coffee sandwiches and cigars from sponsors and firms. recent gifts include a Bible from the PASTORS Association and an electric stove from LE Rawley J L Woodson and W L Stamey.
The Moffitt Furnishing Co announces daily arrivals of spring merchandise including muslin underwear gowns at 98c, shirtwaists middy blouses 50c and 98c, silk hosiery 50c and $1.00, and cotton wash fabrics. Long cloth value 12 yards at $1.19 as part of the early spring lineup.
Carl Jones surrendered after forging an $11 check on A. J. Owens of Sunnyside Tee and Fuel. He pleaded for mercy and promised to support his wife and quit old habits. Judge Dalton granted a suspended sentence with Jones to pay costs.
Walter Hargett was chosen as assistant cashier of High Point Savings and Trust company at its annual meeting. E B Wall was elected assistant cashier of Commercial National Bank at its annual meeting. Both banks show healthy growth during the past year. Col Wescott Roberson attended Wachovia Bank and Trust Co directors meeting in Winston on Tuesday.
A call for ideas and a $5 prize urges High Point merchants and outlying district interests to craft reasons and slogans to make the city a central trading hub. The notice asks for submissions by February 25 and highlights local projects, new rooms at Elk’s Home, and rising Christmas savings bank business.
With Our Advertisers The Artic Ice and Coal Co and the High Point Bottling Co praise past year growth and patron support for a bigger year ahead. Joe Lee guarantees fair deals. Home Banking Co extends savings club to January 15. Jewelers announce price cuts. Leonard Beavans-Stamey Co offers quit values. Moffitt Furnishing Co previews spring goods. Allen's department store slashes suits coats and dresses. Kiss Kola advertised. Dr A C Jones in Raleigh for Veterinary meeting.
Registration booths opened this week at Wood's Dry Goods on South Main and Mat ton Drug Co. on North Main for members of the Humane Society of High Point. Citizens are urged to join and support humane treatment of animals. Mrs. R. C. Soyars credited for starting the society and guiding early efforts.
The county board orders widening of Greensboro area roads to 50 feet with 25 feet from center and optional sidewalks. Asheboro Street, Greensboro High Point road, and Greensboro Winston Salem road cited. S. J. Scott re-elected county home superintendent. Dr. W M Jones reports health stats including disinfections, examinations, and infections such as scarlet fever and diphtheria. Inmate transfers noted to Morganton and local home. jail reports illnesses. routine camps activity noted.
Home Banking Co declares a 6 percent dividend and adds to surplus. Cashier Crowson reports about a 50 percent rise in deposits with many new accounts and strong growth prospects. Shareholders reelect the old board of directors and other officers.
High Point lodge No. 39 K of P reveals officers: Chancellor commander A. E. Teetor vice-chancellor W. W. Jones prelate George T. Wood master of finance John W. Walker master of exchequer Geo. A. Matton keeper of records and seal W. L. Stamey master at arms A. H. Holton.
A holiday train ride in Western North Carolina features a vivid river of passenger sights. An older moonshiner with a white mustache and red features shares space with his son while quietly eyeing revenue officers. A business traveler consumes dainty sandwiches and fruit, opposite a nursing mother with a one year old. The scene closes with a move to the dining car for a balanced craving.
High Point R F D No 3 notes the Oak Shade school opened Monday January 10 with low attendance due to sickness. The community endures a three week wave of illness. Carl Fields returns from Sanatorium North Carolina to care for his father back from High Point hospital. J R Steed of Asheboro visits Mr Edgar Huntly during holidays. Lula Hohn joins Bell Telephone Company in High Point North Carolina.
Mrs. R E Pepper widow of Rev R E Pepper died in Trinity in her 75th year. A devout Christian and longtime M E Church member she leaves three sons J C Trinity Claude Hamlet and Edgar Pepper Thomasville. Funeral held at Trinity with note her husband once pastor of old Washington Street M E church now Wesley Memorial.
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