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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 17, 1919
Page
1
Fire struck the High Paint Machine works damaging the building in an unknown origin. Estimated loss runs around several hundred dollars though the plant will not halt operations pending repairs into Tuesday.
Asheville July 16 Fayetteville won over Greensboro Durham and Monroe here this afternoon as the next meeting place of the North Carolina State Firemen's association. All the old officers were reelected except R C Taylor dead. J D McNeil Fayetteville president A H Wood Asheville second vice president E E Bain Greensboro third vice president Chas Snibbens treasurer Chas D Farmer statistician J L Miller secretary executive committee.
Noah Motsinger died at his home one mile west of Wallburg on Wednesday July 9 after a period of ill health. Heart failure listed as the cause. He leaves two sons J B and J B Motsinger of Wallburg, three daughters and several siblings and grandchildren. He was a prosperous farmer and a longtime Wallburg resident and member of Wallburg Baptist church. Age 79 years and about six months. A supper at Henry Reids on the Wallburg road next Saturday night. Wheat threshing and dry weather affect crops tobacco outlook poor. Speculation on sugar noted. Editor notes we are waiting.
The Greensboro News champions city playgrounds as vital for wholesome child recreation under expert guidance. It stresses safety as top priority, organized activities, and the benefit of supervised play during long summer days. Also notes a Greensboro playground network with supervisors and visits by Mr and Mrs S S Martine to Roanoke and Virginia points.
Three Black people from Durham die in a fiery auto collision near Cary at the Seaboard crossing known as the third crossing from Raleigh. Richard Hayes, driving, survives. his mother Mollie Hayes Minnie Peace and infant Louise Peace perish when a locomotive strikes the car and gasoline explodes. Coroner says no railroad negligence found. crowd witnesses the tragedy near Cary.
Milton Silver of N H Silver Co sold his property at the corner of Washington Street and Centennial Avenue to Chris Bamba las and John Babla of this city. The 84 by 175 foot lot includes a store building and is regarded as one of the best in the area. owners plan to erect a garage on the property.
Judge A O Kirkman in munici pal court Tuesday morning defined the policy of the court and police in enforcing every statute governing automobile operation. He said no person, regardless of class, has special privilege to exceed the speed limit, and intends to place funds on all convicted of automobile law violations including speed and license violations.
Washington July 15 Senator Simmons raised a complaint of discrimination in favor of wounded regular army officers and soldiers over those in the reserve or national army regarding pay and compensation. He contacted the director of the bureau of war risk insurance to draft an amendment to equalize benefits, potentially granting reserve casualties the same retired pay as the regular army.
North Carolina Governor writes to Mr Average Citizen urging truthful reporting of property values under a new tax law. He explains sworn questionnaires will determine fair market value, promising tax equality, reduced rates as values rise, and a pledge that revenues will rise no more than ten percent above current levels.
Walter Royals and W C York occupied a car and met a second vehicle driven by a woman on a curve twelve miles below Asheboro on Tuesday. No one was injured but both cars suffered damage.
The Dixie Dairy Co will begin business August 1 and will sell all milk in the surrounding country at cash prices.
The committee with the City Council met this morning to discuss condemnation proceedings against the Hoskins land for water works. A special committee will decide today and share the ruling, after which either party may appeal if desired.
Ed Farlow is dead and Marvin Harris is jailed in Randolph County after a fatal shooting near Mount Gilead church twelve miles south of the city. The motive cited is a mule trade dispute over a $2.50 cash difference. Harris reportedly fired a shotgun through the door after Farlow moved toward a hip pocket. Harris, once known for mental depression, is held without bail as authorities investigate the homicide. Farlow was a respected singing teacher in the Mt Gilead community.
From Putnam England July 13 Associated Press the R-34 on its eastern trip notes a clear midnight view of New York with twinkling lights and electric signage while 2000 feet above the city a heat surge and an approaching cyclone disturb the airship as it remains steady during the sensitive observation Brig Gen Edward Maitland leads the air ministry representative party and describes aerial advertising significance
Mr and Mrs R H Sechrest have returned home after a ten day journey visiting Atlantic City New York Philadelphia and other points of interest during their travels.
A Raleigh reader dated July 11 1919 urges the General Assembly to craft a taxation system based on perfect truth and justice. The letter argues honesty benefits both state and individuals, asserting that truthfulness is profitable morally and financially and invites others to support this stance.
Horace Wright returns from 15 months overseas and Herbert Beeson comes home safely. Mendenhall spends Friday in Charlotte on business. Albert Freeze returns from France. Former Supt. Haynes becomes minister plenipotentiary. High Point and Leaksville win 9 to 0 in two games. Burlington game also ends 9 to 0. Local notes include illness, school changes, and social visits. Firemen faced a busy week in Asheville. Col J W Sechrest takes vacation. Corporal Julius Mills returns from France to The Review. The editor reports blackberry picking and a profitable fruit season.
Items from Asheboro mention Zell Brown driving to High Point to bring home Mrs. Houston Luck who is recovering from paralysis at High Point hospital. Updates include D M Hohn and D S Coltrane with health notes. Also, Mrs W D Stedman Miss Nannie Bullaspent and the Sluder family travel to High Point and Greensboro, with Spencer family visiting Asheboro while residing in High Point.
Shifter hits Auto Geo Mathews driving an automobile struck by a shifting engine Tuesday night at the Mallory street crossing. Mr Matthews received slight bruises while Mrs Jasper Lovins sustained a broken shoulder. Mrs JH Johnson also in the car received several cuts and bruises. Trip without incident.
A farmer's meeting at Trinity on Monday evening July 21 at 8 o'clock invites all interested in livestock and dairying. An Indiana expert will address the audience and stereoptical slides will be shown. Also advertised are jewelry items including rings bonds and brooches from Stemey's Jewelry.
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