Register by vote on bond issue today
Reminder urges voters to register and cast a ballot on the bond issue, noting personal choice to vote or abstain and stressing timely participation.
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1916
Page
5
Reminder urges voters to register and cast a ballot on the bond issue, noting personal choice to vote or abstain and stressing timely participation.
The article argues that persistent underpricing hurts merchants and the community. It warns that selling staple goods at no profit destroys trust, damages other sellers, and undermines the market. A seasonal clearout is acceptable, but continual loss leading sales threaten honest livelihoods and overall business health.
Ten days remain to pay back subscriptions and secure the Review at one dollar yearly. Four magazines are offered for 18 cents more per year for a total value of 3 50 at just 1 18. The health officer reports a recent case of disease and removal of furnishings. President Wilson calls relief for Jewish sufferers. Voter registration is urged as required to vote. Lee Jackson Day observed with war themes and veterans’ remarks. March 3 set for electrocution in a murder case. Supreme Court finds no error. Polls and bond issues noted.
February 6-12 marks the sixth anniversary of the Boy Scouts. Local businessmen met Friday to form a council directing city scouting. Officers include S. L. Davis president W. D Brooks vice president O. A. Kirkman secretary Ed. Millis and A. T. Wishart scout master. Readiness for Scout weeks includes services and a Father’s Son Banquet.
The notice explains voting rules for a bond issue, stating registering and voting affect counts while not registering neither supports nor opposes the bond. County Commissioner T A Wilson died at his Greensboro area home aged 51 leaving a wife and five children. Former NC Baseball official Arthur Lyon invited to NY Waldorf dinner Feb 9 for NL 40th anniversary. Five black men accused of Sheriff Moreland’s murder in Lee County Ga were lynched Jan 20. Mrs Frank H Wood shows improvement.
An old ad style mentions Gets It as the world’s best corn remedy. It claims immediate relief with 2 seconds application and no sticking or cutting. The ad cites 25 cents per bottle and lists Lawrence & Co. Chicago as distributors with endorsements from Mann Laue and Hartung companies. It also notes Mrs Charles R Gheen visiting Williamsport, highlighting local society.
A reflective essay argues that reputation drives quality in goods and character. Readers are urged to demand known good brands, as world opinions shape standards and adulterations rise from lax purchasing. Presses readers to seek the best and insist on named, trusted products.
A Philadelphia Record poem contrasts gloom and hope while The Review invites public discussion of a proposed bond issue. The newspaper declares itself a public forum and welcomes communications on the bond question and other matters affecting citizens.
Sallie J Bradshaw executrix of W G Bradshaw seeks all claimants to present claims by January 25 1917 or be barred. Creditors must settle debts promptly. Executrix signs this notice dated January 25 1916 from High Point North Carolina.
Virginia woman Mattie Dexine of Norfolk describes nerv ousness weight loss and poor appetite improving after six bottles of Vinci tonic. The ad claims Vinci is a delicious cod liver and iron remedy that builds appetite aids digestion and creates healthy blood with a satisfaction guarantee from Matton Drug Co. High Point North Carolina.
In the Superior Court of Guilford County Mary M Richardson and O N Richardson file a special proceeding to sell lands for partition. Defendants Annie Leslie Richardson Cornelia Richardson and Elizabeth Macon Richardson are minors non residents and will have guardians ad litem appointed. They must appear before the clerk March 13 1916 to answer or demur. This notice dated January 2 1916. M Want Clerk.
Martha L. Stuart administratrix of E. J. Stuart deceased at Guilford County North Carolina warns creditors to present claims by December 23 1916 and all debts to be paid promptly. Attorney D H Parsons of High Point NC handles the estate.
This notice records the sale of Kinley Grocery Co to C A Beck and Cicero Davis on December 30 1915 with obligations assumed. It also certifies the Peerless Grocery Company dissolution by Secretary of State J Bryan Grimes dated December 8 1915 and announces estates administration for Joel and Mary Mitchell with claims due by January 6 1917.
We remind subscribers to settle overdue accounts to provide funds for printing materials. Printing costs are high and must be paid promptly. we believe subscribers will respond quickly with ready money to support the paper.
Directory of churches with pastors and weekly schedules. Wesley Memorial M E led by Rev Gilbert T Rowe offers 11 am 7:30 pm services and Sunday school 9:30 am. North Main Street M P served by Rev A G Dixon with 11 am and 7:30 pm services. Friends led by Rev Sylvester Newlin with 11 am and 7:30 pm services and 9:45 am Sunday school. First Presbyterian under Rev Chas P Coble with 11 am and 7:30 pm services and 9:45 am Sunday school. First Reformed with Rev L A Peeler 11 am and 7:30 pm. Main Street M E with Rev H H Robbins 11 am 7:30 pm. Lutheran led by Rev Pleasant D Brown with 11 am 7:30 pm and 9:45 am Sunday school. St Marys Episcopal under Rev L W Blackwelder 11 am 7:30 pm. East and West M F E with Rev W A Barber 9:45 am and 7:30 pm. Welch Memorial head Rev Mr Shelton 11 am 7:30 pm with 7:30 pm midweek prayer.
Tax books for 1915 will be at J. L. Parrish at 109 E. Washington Street. Taxpayers should call to settle before March 1.
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