High Point Residents Urge Road Funds Reallocated
High Point citizens asked Chairman Boren of the county commissioners to redirect the $20,000 good roads appropriation from the Archdale project to Thomasville and Archdale roads. They accuse Boren of sticking to an initial plan despite local demand and worry the funds may have vanished like a myth. Residents also lament a promised High Point to Gate City road that never materialized, fearing continued damage from holes and ruts as autumn arrives.
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High Point
Boren
Thomasville
Archdale
Gate City
Greensboro
W. C. Jones
Winston
Tobacco Town
Old Man Selfish Sees Town Actions and Fair Stop
An elderly man visits the office asking for a sixty day subscription extension. He jokes about spending on tobacco, pool, mail order cigars, and a trip to the fair while admitting he has little money left. He dismisses water works as his wife’s idea and plans to stay for a picture show and to buy items for Jed Beams team.
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Selfish
Mr. Selfish
O.S
O. S
Jed
Wife seeks new Sunday dress despite current outfit
A reader notes reluctance to replace his wife’s dress, joking she may wait until next year. The message ends with a quip on extravagant women and a mundane line about subscription expiration marked opposite the reader’s name.
Old father guiding a doctor to help the poor
Twenty years ago a rural father visited his discouraged son, a young doctor in a city, and witnessed him aid twenty five patients at the Free Dispensary. The father urged that being of use to others matters more than money, pledging to earn to support his son.
Quotations and maxims from Abe Martin column notes
A collection of witty aphorisms and sayings about ethics, effort, luck, truth, and human behavior attributed to Abe Martin. The snippet presents pithy lines on virtue, honesty, hustle, gratitude, self-help, gossip, and timing with a closing nudge to check subscription dates.
Compromise settles Randolph County election contest
Friday night in Asheboro Republicans and Democrats reached an agreement in the Randolph County election contest. Frank M. Rice, Republican, gains the clerk of the court seat vacated by Democrat John M. Caviness. Wiley L. Ward, Republican, wins chairmanship of the county board over Democrat W. J. Scarboro. Democrats retain sheriff J. W.
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Asheboro
Randolph County
Frank M. Rice
John M. Caviness
Board of County Commissioners
Wiley L. Ward
W. J. Scarboro
J. W
Political Compromise Settles Office Dispute
Birkhead a Democrat won with a clean 39 vote margin over Republican John F Hughes. Parties agree to share witness and stenographer expenses, avoid disturbing office emoluments, and split fees and salaries from now on. Democrats favored the compromise amid delayed litigation, Republicans accepted to end the dispute.
The Hymns My Mother Used to Sing
A nostalgia filled reminiscence by W H Dugdale about childhood hymns sung with his mother in a small New England meeting house. He recalls favorites like Rock of Ages There’ll Be No Parsing There and praises the simple singing without instruments.
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W.H. Dugdale
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New England
Mother
Canaan
Greenland
Media
Jesus
Vale of Tears
Chautauqua Tent Blown Down During Storm
A sudden southwest storm toppled the main pole at the Chautauqua tent as children finished a Junior Chautauqua play. Torrential rain and thunder followed, flattening the canvas and soaking attendees, but no one was hurt. The final day events moved to the auditorium.
Good Roads Association appoints delegate
The letter from Joseph Hyde Pratt secretary of the N. C. Good Roads Association notifies that the editor has been appointed a delegate to the Asheville meeting July 14 15 and 16 at the Hotel Langren. Subjects of vital interest to the state's highways will be discussed.
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Joseph Hyde Pratt
N. C. Good Roads Association
Asheville
Hotel Langren
Delinquent Remarks Spark Tension Over School Standings
A report notes that remarks to delinquents are not aimed at students in good standing. The statement clarifies the policy in school discipline discussions and emphasizes targeted corrective measures for offenders.
Inventor touts new talking machine and home devices
The agent announces a combined talking machine, carpet sweeper and letter opener. The proprietor responds that he already has one. The agent adds a personal detail, saying I’m married.
Delinquent Tax List Heads to Public Auction in Greensboro
A Greensboro tax list lists property owners in Guilford County with 1914 taxes and costs due. The notice names numerous owners and parcels across Blair, Thurston, Smith, Vail, Sandlin and multiple streets, with sale set for August 2 1915 at the courthouse door.
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Thurston
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Kearns St
M Long
Smith Street
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Cloverdale
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Anderson St
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Campbell
Boulevard St
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Davis
Burton
Snow Park
AJ Bryant
Emory St
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Burchfield
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Mechanicsville
P Burrus
Hamilton St
E Byerly
Randolph St
Walsie Cable
Cable St
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Morris St
Giles M Carden
Green
Abner Cecil
English St
Cecil
Joseph Crawford
Ragan St
Robert Crawford
Ray St
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Gentry
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Filbert
B Hayworth
Effie J Hayworth
Main St
Icsville
Hudson
Louis St
Geo Leach
Mary E Long
Mechanics Perpetual
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Dayisland
C M Moore
Geo McCorn
Park St
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Willowbrook
Pendry
Flora Pusy
Emma Bullard
Ashe
DO Cecil
Broad St
Myron
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Central Loan and Trust Co
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Wester Ave
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Hatley
Thistle
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Rose Theatre Screens General Program With Edison Essanay Names
The Rose theatre shows the General program featuring Edison Essanay Lubin Selig and Vitagraph brands with stars G M Anderson Wallace Berry Ruth Stonehouse Richard Svavers Chas Chaplin and others. Under the Crescent serial ends at the Point today with Circus Mary and A Dismantled Beauty. Family note: Beatrice Van joins Mutual and Eddie and Harry Lyons’ sister Anna visits to help with housekeeping.
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Selig
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Wallace Berry
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Doan's Kidney Pills Endorsed by High Point Resident
High Point citizen Mrs. R. B. Atkins testifies to lasting kidney relief from Doan's Kidney Pills. She recalls backache and headaches eased after using several boxes and confirms her endorsement over three years later. Price 50c at dealers. Foster Milburn Co., Buffalo NY notes.
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