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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 05, 1917
Page
1
Greensboro Chamber of Commerce to lead this year’s Fourth of July celebration at the Guilford Battle Ground inviting residents of High Point and nearby areas to attend. Amusement will fill the day. attendees are urged to plan meals and stay for the full day.
About 175 guests gathered Sunday two miles east of Bunker Hill at Chas Idol's home to celebrate Mrs. Vi Negels 6th anniversary. Attendees came from High Point Kernersville Waughtown Colfax Friendship and nearby areas. The feast included more than 30 large cakes chickens ham pies and other fare. Children Bud Chas and Dolph Idol and Miss Flora Stafford reside nearby with 26 grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. Mrs Flora Payne Alf Idol and June Ellington of High Point were noted. It was a day long to be remembered.
Passenger trains Nos 21 and 22 will run via Winston Salem and Barber's Junction instead of the Greensboro Salisbury main line. The adjustment stems from strong freight demand forcing railroads to cut passenger trains and alter routes and schedules to meet conditions.
Ed Daniels a white barber on East Commerce Street was attacked by a knife wielding assailant on East Green Street after midnight. He did not recognize the attacker and suffered a deep cheek wound and severe blows. Police were alerted but details remain unclear due to late hour and lack of witnesses.
Miss Florence Bristow daughter of Mr and Mrs S C Bristow of Fifth avenue sustained painful if not mortal injuries in a car crash at Summit avenue and Percy street. The vehicle driven by Ralph Justice struck a telephone pole after steering gear failed at high speed. Connie Bristow suffered facial cuts. others escaped unharmed.
A Missouri challenged printer touts fast turnaround for orders like 1000 statements or letterheads. With a new quick drying ink and cement, Stamey Printing House promises pads and deliveries within three hours after receiving the order. Phone 275 Broad Street, claims to deliver exceptional rush capacity.
Commander Tom J. Wilipds of High Point Camp 1682 led a large delegation to Washington for a reunion. The march to the White House drew cheers as Colonel Woods guided the Tar Heel line. A child, Miss London, shook hands with President Wilson and his wife, creating a memorable moment for the North Carolina group.
Mack S. Hiatt and Miss Huron T. Stuart were united in marriage Thursday afternoon at the Hiatt home with Rev. J S. Hiatt officiating. The couple left for a trip to Washington and northern points, then will reside in High Point after returning.
The Review warns delinquents that next week bills will be issued for overdue accounts and placed for collection if prompt payment is not received. Readers are urged to settle what is due at once to avoid further action.
Mary J Gurley reduces a $17,000 verdict against Southern Power Company over son Samuel Shropshire’s drowning at a plant pond near High Point to $9,250 by consent to avoid Supreme Court review. The prior $17,000 result followed a second trial after a $10,000 first verdict was overturned. Seventeen thousand remains Guilford county’s record for personal injury damages. Clyde Wilson, Beavans salesgirl, is on vacation.
A scattered local column covers weddings and social news, church activities, a new substation suggestion for Highland Cotton Mills, obliquely notes on residents moving or visiting, a streetcar of opinions on national leadership, and remarks on labor, exemptions, and justice. It references the Murphy family, a chimes of Normandy event, and various local figures with brief updates.
A mix of obituaries engagements and civic notices. Shelley Hicks, 19, daughter of Mrs. Jane Hicks, died Friday and was buried Sunday. Miss Lyndon Robbins to Lyndon Robbins is announced. Lydie Greer to Henry C Horney wed in a home ceremony. Banks and stores plan holiday observances with Friday half days in July and August. A call to sacrifice in war effort follows a speech by Dr. E K Graham. Voters may register for voting by mail under a legislator enacted absentee law with county boards handling ballots.
The Health Ice advertises the best ice and urges readers to call 109 for service. The Arctic Ice and Coal Co emphasizes reliable delivery and customer pleasure, praising the business as a valuable city asset led by a capable manager and his team.
An issue highlights the North Carolina State College of Agriculture and Engineering as a premier state school for young men. It calls attention to Solomon Rabinowitz’s East Washington Street store with several $1.00 specials and promotes Home Banking Co. savings deposits earning interest from July 2, in effect by July 10, urging readers to start saving now.
President Wilson sent a letter of appreciation to Mrs Louis Meyer of Wheeling West Virginia after she wrote that she had given two sons to the army and would offer a third if needed He praised the spirit of motherhood and Americanism and said such messages strengthen his belief in the country's capacity to meet every crisis.
The Greensboro Patriot reports that after failed bids for 75,000 refunding 5 percent 30 year bonds, Mayor Stafford accepted a telegram offer from Harris Forbes Co of New York to take the bonds at par. The issue will instead fund a 6 percent bond issue.
R W Glenn of Greensboro heads North Carolina applications for a second officers training camp at Oglethorpe Georgia starting August 27. Only 379 NC men admitted. War Department seeks men over 31 or with prior service. eligible ages 21 years 9 months to 44. Applications due by July 15. A remark criticizes Washington suffragists as pests surrounding the enemy.
A reader’s letter ties the start of the war to Kaiser Wilhelm II and Serbia, arguing a 666 calculation across names and numbers. The note cites Bible verses to claim the beast’s number 666 and dates the war from August 1914 to February 1918.
The administration pushes taxing unused private land to raise wartime revenue. Secretary Lane argues no one deserves property not used, urging capture of speculative land value to fund the $7 billion bond issue amid broader levies on incomes, profits, transportation, housing, food, and other costs.
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