20 Jul 1916
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 20, 1916
Page
1
A reader narrates a dreamlike vision of afterlife as Saint Peter greets the traveler in paradise. Vast wonders and divine companionship contrast with doubts about heaven’s bliss, then a jab at a political bond issue spoiling heaven. The piece closes with local notices on a wedding and travel return.
A 10 year old boy, Robert Shelby Welborn, died instantly when a shotgun discharged as it struck the floor while three boys played. The incident occurred near Trinity at the home of Mr and Mrs J R Jordan. Funeral services were held at Hopewell church and the remains laid to rest in Hopewell cemetery.
Uncle Joe Cannon will be the star attraction in Greensboro on Saturday July 29 at 8 PM addressing residents of the 5th District and state. You should hear him.
City council approved 1000 for the Parkway sewer line and agreed to take over the project. Homer Wheeler offered to sell the vacant Main and Church street lot for 15000 and to transfer the city park at 3500, with the city to take over Wheeler property.
The issue features the Busy Bee Cafe ad noting patronage is welcomed. Police officer C S Carroll supports the cafe and assures a well kept sanitary eating place for customers.
The Specialty Store announces a Loom End Sale for ten days at Gilmer Bros on South Main Street. Friend Hauser promotes great bargains for High Point buyers, emphasizing real values and customer satisfaction during the event.
Solomon Robonowitz announces a ten day sale at the store around the corner of Harris Bros on East Washington Street. He says prices are lower than elsewhere with low profit margins and extra values on shoes hats clothing and mens and ladies accessories.
An Old Citizen writes to The Editor arguing High Point residents do not need outside persuasion on street improvements. He condemns external influence from Greensboro and Raleigh and urges voters to honor local history and resist higher taxes or a Raleigh styled city government.
Aged citizen Aunt Sallie Hayworth aged 83 dies Tuesday night at her Springfield home. Her funeral is held this morning at Friendship with Rev. Mr. Welker officiating. She was well known and liked and connected in Guilford and Randolph counties.
Miss Annie Jones eldest daughter of Sheriff and Mrs B A Jones of Greensboro died in a Charlotte hospital Sunday after a criminal operation. The item also reports penalties for local offenses including Henry Gilmore alias Black Diamond given a 60 day road sentence for assault on Julia Terry and fines for drunkenness and other assaults. Judge Dalton and family were temporarily marooned at North Wilkesboro en route to visit the judge's brother in the country nearby. Main Street M P Sunday School holds its annual picnic today at the M P Children's Home.
David Matthews received a four month road sentence in Recorder's court for vagrancy and cruelty to animals. He lived with his wife and child on Redding street in a bare home with little food and a sick mother horse that died from starvation. Neighbors urged work. judge Dalton sent the wife to her mother and ordered Matthews to a summer training on the roads to seek livelihood.
D F Staley attended the Jewelers Convention in Greensboro last week and reports a pleasant time. Walter B Royal has resigned the secretaryship of the Merchants Association to take effect August 1. T A Cubit left for New York on a business trip stopping at Philadelphia. First Baptist Sunday School picnicked at Abbott's Creek. Miss Mary White of this city wed Mose Woodward of Raleigh in Baltimore. New York millionaire William Zeigler plans a $4000 lodge in Randolph County. Rev James A Clark will lead First Baptist Church from August 15. Broadway manager Wagner attends Durham convention and bids for next one. Hats off to Durham. The Chamber of Commerce boosted the Bull City. Daily Bulletin praised. Hats off to Durham Powell Miller injured by No 12 train. Dr Stanton attended him. Dr H W McCain studying X-ray and infantile paralysis in Philadelphia and New York. Big T P A banquet planned for July 26. R T Pickens and Mrs Frank Armfield visited Greensboro. Married in New York Kauffman of High Point to Miss Ida Sulkan now making their home here.
North Carolina endured the worst flood in its history with about 15 million dollars in property damage and more than thirty deaths reported. Western towns like Asheville faced eight feet of water submerging depots while bridges and homes were destroyed. High Rock island rescues and a drowning near Spencer highlight the disaster. The piece also honors Lee Aldridge, a 67 year old farmer who died of Bright's disease, noting his character and family.
Mr. Rees principal owner of El-Ree-So Cigar Co announces plans to establish a Greensboro branch plant soon and employ 75 or more workers. The weekly payroll is projected at $1,000.
A Sunday night raid on two 20 and 60 gallon hell kettles three miles from High Point near Providence church exposed the operation. Chief Gray Deputy James and officers Welch and Carroll led the raid, based on a prior tip. A cut by Deputy James on Gray’s hand occurred during dismantling. Part of the stills is on display at the police station. operators were not home.
The firemen left on the early Monday morning train for the tournament at Raleigh and from all reports they had a great time. The crew was reported filled with good things to drink and eat. An embargo on all freight west of Salisbury by the Southern Railway may last a week or ten days.
The narrative describes Queen Esther approaching the king, her influence over him, and his gesture of favor. It notes her fear as she enters the royal court and his offer to grant requests, leading to salvation for her people the Jews.
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