Della Maxwell Rites Held at Marlboro Quaker Church
Mrs. Della Maxwell died Saturday at 608 West Lee Street Greensboro and was buried at Marlboro Quaker cemetery in Randolph County. Rev. R. M. Andrews conducted the service with family and Greensboro friends in attendance. The bereaved include her husband, children, siblings, and many relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marlboro Quaker Church
Mr. Andrews
Della Maxwell
W. Lee Street
Greensboro
Marlboro Quaker Cemetery
Randolph County
J. M. Millikan
W. 3. Richardson
Juanita
Andrews
Maie Farlowe
High Point
M. G. Davis
Edgar
Inlaw
B. H Millikan
Staley
Staley, Half-Rother Andd Sister-In-Law; R. M. Bulla of Randleman
Wy L. Stamey
High’ Point
Marlboro
R. M. Andrews
M. P. Church of
Messrs
Troy
Jim
Olive Hoover
Jeana
M. A. Farlow
Maxwell
Wesley Memorial Church
Tree to be removed for High Point Steam Laundry build
Crowder Bros proprietors of the High Point Steam Laundry plan to take down a nearly century old large oak on their East Washington street lot near People’s Motor company. The tree is a city landmark as preparations begin for the laundry building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowder Bros
High Point
East Washington Street
People’s Motor Company
Indiscreet Doings in Mondays Court
In Recorder's court on Monday Ernost Croft was sentenced to 30 days on the road for an assault with a whisky bottle on John Briles. Ennos Croft’s 30 day sentence was suspended if not indicted again in 12 months. Croft paid $6 and costs. A R Williams, colored, created a spree damage case with $10 window pane damage and was ordered to pay $10 plus costs. Bert Gilliam and Will Hill each paid fines and costs for disturbing the peace after hours in front of the Broad Street Greek restaurant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernost Croft
John Briles
Recorder’s Court
Croft
Ennos Croft
A. R. Williams
Bert Gilliam
Will Hill
Broad ‘Street
Kress Plans New Store On South Main Street
A contract for a $25,000 two story store has been awarded to W P Rose of Goldsboro for a Kress building on South Main Street extending 200 feet from Main to Rankin. Comstock Electric will handle the electrical work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kress
South Main Street
W. P. Rose
Goldsboro
Comstock Electric Company
Main
Rankin Streets
Three Questions on City Bond Vote This Voter Raises
A 20 year resident argues the bond issue requires higher taxes and questions spending plans and street priorities. He insists Main Street needs paving and suggests detailing costs and tax impact before approval.
Postmaster Named for High Point in Party Support
J. J. Farriss is named post master of High Point and will assume duties next week. He has contributed to the town and the party and is praised for his service at the pie counter.
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City
J. J. Farriss
High Point
Mr. Farriss
Southern railway holiday excursion to Florida and Gulf ports
Spend the winter days traveling with Southern railway to Tampa Pensacola Mobile and New Orleans during the Mardi Gras season. Tickets on sale February 3 to 8 for Tampa with return by February 21 and extension to March 8 for $1.00. Pensacola Mobile and New Orleans sale February 28 to March 6 with extension to April 3 for $1.00. Includes fast through trains sleeping and dining cars. The Southern serves the South.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tampa
Pensacola
Mobile
New Orleans
Southern Railway
Fla
Southern
South
Agent South Railway
R. H. DeButts
D. P. A. Charlotte
N. C
Laymen's Convention Set for Greensboro February 9 13
High Point will cooperate with Greensboro in the Laymen's Convention to meet there February 9 to 13. J W Harriss is chairman with A E Tate as vice chairman and T D Gilliam as secretary, guiding several committees to keep the matter before the public. Large crowds from this city expected. Miss Edith Hayworth has accepted a position with Commercial National Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro
J. W. Harriss
A E. Tate
T. D. Gilliam
Edith Hayworth
Commercial National Bank
Personal and Local News Highlights from Wesley Memorial Area
The community enjoyed a church reception for new members at Wesley Memorial. Notices include executions of Mrs. W. G. Bradshaw’s estate valued at $30,000 with attorneys Peacock, Dalton, and G. B. Bradshaw. visits by Richmond business people. a rail freight-rate dispute noted. various social and church events. a child’s death at Jamestown. plans for a Republican paper in Thomasville. and multiple local incidents from basketball to a shop theft and social gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wesley Memorial Church
L. W. Blackwelder
Mooresville
Jones
W. G. Bradshaw
Peacock
Dalton
Bradshaw
O. A. Kirkman
A. T. Wishart
Steve Clark
Richmond
Uadge Dalton
Interstate Commerce Commission
Snow Lumber Company
Raleigh, Charlotte, and Southern
Norfolk Southern Railways
Liberty-Pied
J. E. Holton
Jamestown
Springfield
W. A. Jones
Thomasville
Maj
J. G. Baird
Charlotte
First Baptist Church
Baird
A. M. Rankin
Asheboro
J. A. Hart
C. W. Comstock
E. K. Willis
Washington
Welch School House
Polly Heitman
St. Louis
Messrs
A. M. Seales
H. Hodgin
E. J. Davis
B. Turrentine
Greensboro
Fred N. Tate
New York
McLellan
South Main Street
John W. and
R. L. Lambeth
Wachovia Bank and Trust Company
A. E. Tate
Delos E. Hammer
Petersburg
Hopewell
Raeford
Zilla Smith
Hunter C. Sechrest
J. E. Kirkman
Atlantic City
Miss Avery
Philadelphia
J. W. Hobbs
Nettie P. Jones
C. P. Cobb
High Point
Fayetteville
H. B. Hiatt
Bridge
Roland Park
Frank Sizemore
Ladie
Walter Chandler
Ed Watson
Silk Mill
Social Service Conference Closes Fourth Annual Session
The State Conference for Social Service ended its fourth annual session in Charlotte on January 26. It featured sermons, a mage meeting, and talks by Drs. Walter L. Lingle and W. L. Poteat. Sessions covered morals, education, public health, country life, drug abuse, child labor, and prison reform with focus on child welfare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
State Conference For Social Service
Walter L. Lingle
Richmond
W. L. Poteat
Wake Forest
Henrys Books Offered With Free Kipling Set
Advertisement promotes O Henry stories and Kipling works at low prices. Orders today include a free Kipling set with each O Henry book, ideal for libraries and bulk buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. Henry
Kipling
Bank of Commerce Ad Series On Robert Morris
This week begins a series of Bank of Commerce advertisements highlighting Robert Morris, an immigrant who later financed the American Revolution. The ads promise education on history and the advantages of patronizing the bank, inviting readers to learn more in future installments.
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Bank of Commerce
Robert Morris
What He Does Not Print
The editor resists printing every sensational item and may be blamed by some for omissions. He believes in restraint, noting the reward is a clear conscience and respect from readers. He defends his approach as a way to do good and maintain integrity in journalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington Hawkhye
Minister in Bad Plight Rev E D McLean Loses 38 Dollars
A Methodist minister Rev E D McLean, stopping between trains, lost or was robbed of 38 dollars while paying a restaurant bill. His acquaintance Rev Gilbert Rowe assisted him out of the embarrassing position.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. D. McLean
Gilbert Rowe
Bankruptcy decree for I A Morris & Bro store in High Point
E E Mendenhall of Greensboro filed for bankruptcy on behalf of creditors totaling 750 dollars. Judge Boyd issued the decree with Mendenhall as receiver until January 31, when a hearing is set. The Morris family operated three High Point stores but reduced to two. a Commerce Street location was vacated recently. The firm owes little to local residents.
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E. E. Mendenhall
Greensboro
High Point
I. A. Morris & Bro
Boyd
Mr. Mendenhall
Morris
East Washington
East Commerce
Art glass order from Central America boosts Standard Mirror
The Standard Mirror company of this city Italy secured a sizable order for art glass work from the German Reformed church in Bluefield Nicaragua Central America. T. A. Cubit, head of the art glass department, toured South America in 1900 and hopes for more orders from the region based on that trip. Cubit is an experienced executive in the business and is advancing the firm with strong gains from the South American market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central America
Standard Mirror Company
Italy
Bluefield
Nicaragua
German Reformed Church
T. A. Cubit
South America
Valparaiso
Cubit
Standard
The Tendency of Every Man to Live Up to His Name
Town Boosters begin weekly installments with a direct expert column and urge readers to stay tuned for next week. A death report notes Mrs E Anthony of Winston died at home and was interred in Mechanicsville after a funeral by Rev C P Coble. The High Point Training school for Sunday workers organized at Wesley Memorial with Thornwell Haynes as superintendent. Patrolman H C Whiteheart of Winston was shot by Sam Brooks. kidney removed in surgery and recovery possible after Brooks fled amid gunfire.
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Review
E. Anthony
Winston
Mechanicsville
C. P. Coble
High Point Training School
Wesley Memorial Church
Thornwell Haynes
A. E. Tate
H. C. Whiteheart
Winstom
Sam Brooks
Dr H B Hiatt Named First Lieutenant in National Guard
Gov Craig signed the petition last week making Dr H B Hiatt the first lieutenant in the Medical Department of the North Carolina National Guard. Hiatt has prior military service and is assigned to the field hospital corps No 1 in Asheville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. B. Hiatt
N. C. National Guard
Craig
Hiatt
Field Hospital Corps
No. 1
Asheville
Mutual Good Meeting for High Point Merchants
A postponed Retail Merchants Association meeting at Amos Furniture announced W C Beavans as president and W F Royals as secretary with plans for a percentage based pay and a new collection system. C C Prince’s resignation was accepted and duties start February 1 as the organization aims to improve local trade conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants’ Association
C. Beavans
Leonard-Beavans- Stamey Company
Attorney Royals
Retail Merchants’ Association
Amos Furniture Company
W. C. Beavans
W. F. Royals
C. C. Prince
High Point
Eye Glassers to Meet Here In July Association Session
The North Carolina Optometrist Association will hold a meeting here July 11 12 in conjunction with the state board of examiners of the association. A large number of delegates is expected to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
EYE Glassers
North Carolina Optometrist Association
State Board of Examiners
In Memoriam William Gaston Bradshaw
The Commercial National Bank of High Point North Carolina records a memorial in its minutes dated January 25 1916 praising William Gaston Bradshaw as charter member cashier vice president and director. It notes his leadership civic engagement church activity and valued service shaping the bank with a wish for comfort for his wife and children. The motion calls for publication of the memorial and sending a copy to the family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Gaston Bradshaw
Commercial National Bank
High Point
North Carolina
William Gastom Bradshaw
Ae Reat
Movement to Complete Macadam Road Between Greensboro and Here
Greensboro starts effort to finish the macadam road at earliest possible time arguing the highway is vital and patching is wasteful. High Point shares the view that funds should be found to complete the project promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
High Point
Tanlac ad agents face scrutiny amid wartime hunger appeal
Promoters for Tanlac Hart Drug Co claim the “master medicine” aids health and use aggressive advertising to draw attention. A call is made urging immediate aid for starving Jews, framing the appeal as a civic duty and humanitarian effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanlac Hart Drug Co
Tanlac
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Main Street
Social Service
Carl Hill
R. McDowell
Hill
McDowell
Humane Society
Knights of Pythias
Evdky
Town Boosters
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