Bridge Withstands Flood on Yadkin River
Sunday a High Point party toured the Yadkin river bridge to view flood damage. Water rose over banks for miles, washing away approaches on the Davidson side while arches and rock piers held firm against debris. A lone wooden chair floated by as observers recalled human stories amid the flood’s aftermath.
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High Point
Yadin River
Yadkin River
Davison County
Rowan
Davidson County
Atlantic
God
Get Together Meeting Held by Methodist Protestants
The Methodist Protestants of this section plan a get together meeting at Pleasant Grove M. P. Church between here and Thomasville. A large crowd is expected. The event runs from 10 a m to 4 p m with Essentials for Churches as the theme.
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Pleasant Grove M. P
Thomasville
Prizes For Rural Friends Correspondent Contest
The Review seeks correspondents on five routes from High Point and nearby villages. Energetic readers can write weekly letters, with monthly, semi annual and annual prizes including 50c 25c and up to 200 for a perfect year. Subscriptions and back-collection bonuses are offered to earn extra money. Start Aug 15th, submit letters now.
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High Point
OFF TO STATE REUNION
Members of High Point Camp No. 1682 United Confederate Veterans travel to Wilmington for the state meeting led by Commander T J Wood with a parade and a ball to conclude the convention.
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High Point Camp No
United Confederate Veterans
Wilmington
T. J. Wood
Samuels and
Jones
Wingfield Manning
Irvin Paylor
Margaret Kirkman
A. T. Wishart
Local dog deemed mad after bite incidents near Raleigh
The Pickett family and associates traveled to Raleigh for Pasteur treatment after a bull pup with hydrophobia bit several people. Most were severely bitten. O P Pickett and Clifton Pickett avoided major wounds. The dog was examined in Raleigh and labeled mad. the group must stay three weeks.
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Clifton Pickett
Clifton, Jr
O. P. Pickett
Alex Trexler
Oscar Welborn
Raleigh
Pasteur
Morton Leonard
Messrs. O. P
Cliff Pickett
Clifford Pickett
Lexington Dispatch
Death of Aged Man Near Fairfield Church
Uncle Tommy Modlin died at his home four miles south of here near Fairfield Church. Funeral services set for tomorrow morning at eleven o clock. He was between 85 and 90 years old and had suffered from age and infirmities for the past three years. A wife survives him. He was one of the oldest citizens in this section.
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Tommy Modlin
Here
Fairfield Church
Recent marriages Cupid pulls off a double
Last week at the home of Eugene Lovett in Highland Cotton Mills Miss Lillian Black and Allen Jones were made one and just afterwards Miss Addie Satten field became the bride of C. Thomas. A J. M. Hilliard tied the double net. Married Saturday night. Miss Mamie Young to Troy Campbell at the bride’s home with Rev. J. M. Hilliard officiating. In Jamestown Miss Louise Gardner wed John Neese at the home of the bride with Rev. L A. Peeler officiating. Miss Dela Murphy of Thomasville married Edward Phaff of Mt. Tabor in Winston. the bride is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Murphy.
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Cupid
Eugene Lovett
Highland Cotton Mills
Lillian Black
Allen Jones
Addie Sattenfield
C. Thomas
J. M. Hilliard
Mamie Young
Troy Campbell
Jamestown
Louise Gardner
John Neese
L A. Peeler
the Reformed Church
Deaths in Ramseur Area Include Two Year Old and Others
Carl Matthews aged two died of meningitis and was laid to rest in Ramseur after services. Ella Fink aged twenty died of typhoid at English Street home. she was a recent bride of a month or two. O F Lewis, fifty, died suddenly at home on Tomlinson Street. funeral at Friends Church with large attendance. Lewis worked at Snow Lumber Company and belonged to Jr. Order Patriotic Sons of America and Daughters of Liberty. floral tributes noted.
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Carl
W. M. Matthews
Ramseur
Ella K. Fink
English Street
Frank Perdue
A. G. Dixon
Main Street
M. P. Church
O. F. Lewis
Tomlinson St
Friends Church
Snow Lumber Company
Jr. Order
Patriotic Sons of America
Daughters of Liberty
Handles Worthless Strips of Paper
A white man calling himself W. A. Carl used aliases to cash worthless checks at Lexington Grocery Co and Wachovia Bank, with another $25 check tied to W. M. Barnes of Greensboro. He vanished, leaving a pattern of no good checks signed under various names. Police are tracking the suspect, with cold trails today after recent activity in Winston and Greensboro.
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W. A. Carl
Lexinton Grocery Co
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
W. M. Barnes
Greensboro
Wachovia Bank
Carl
Winston
Remnant and Clearance Sales Advertised by Local Firms
Local papers announce a Remnant Sale at Moffitt Furnishing Co with start soon. Harris and Bros promote a bona fide Annual Clearance Sale promising real values. Younts & Newton Bros advertise space for weekly notices to readers.
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Moffitt Furnishing Co
Harris and Bros
Ad. Younts
Newton Bros
Boil Your Well Water For Typhoid Warning
Public notice warns of typhoid fever germs in city well water after heavy rains, noting several deaths and urging residents to use pure city water. Also mentions land posters for sale and various legal deeds.
Car Fire Affects Bus Between High Point and Thomasville
A car caught fire Tuesday night while changing its batteries on the High Point to Thomasville run. Batteries aged and cost about 200 dollars to replace. the vehicle was repaired and resumed its regular service today.
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High Point
Thomasville
John Bull oversteps in Chesapeake Bay war dog dispute
A snide column questions British involvement in Chesapeake Bay naval matters criticizing Britain as meddling with US concerns. It mocks John Bull and Uncle Sam’s tug of war over maritime strategies and German connection rumors.
Gray in voluntary bankruptcy with meat market move
R. W. Gray files for voluntary bankruptcy listing assets of 30000 dollars and liabilities of 28000 dollars. E. H. C. Field serves as receiver and E. D. Steele, Gray's attorney, accompanies the case. Gray recently relocated to Hopewell Virginia where he runs a meat market.
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R. W. Gray
E. H.C. Field
E.D. Steele Grays
Mr. Gray
Hopewell
Sub-station Proposed in West End at Dowdy's Store
Post Office inspector Hodgin of Greensboro recommends establishing a new sub-station in the West End likely at Dowdy's store, signaling a nearby postal service expansion.
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Post Office
Hodgin
Greensboro
West End
Dowdy
Moffitt Furnishing Co Announces Interior Improvements
The Moffitt Furnishing Co reports completion of interior work including papering and repainting at their store. Exterior repainting is planned and they congratulate Alf Moffit on the improvements and progress.
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Moffitt Furnishing Co
Alf. Moffit
Deutschland Ready to Return to Germany Warship Cleared for Sea
The Deutschland has received clearing papers and is ready to sail for Germany at any time. British ships patrol the approaches to Baltimore harbor, hoping to prevent its departure, while commentators hope for a safe return for the vessel.
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Germany
Capes
Baltimore
Truth and Honesty in Advertising Policy Notice
The Review rejects advertisers who misstate or exaggerate claims and commits to fairness and truth. The paper will not run ads that it cannot expect to be fulfilled and warns against fake or fraudulent promotions to protect subscribers.
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the Review
Recent Law Saves The Property Owners
Mr. Brockett argues that the 1915 statewide bill requires abutting property owners to pay only one fourth of street improvement costs rather than one third. He insists the Brockett act unfairly shifts costs, urging bond promoters not to overcharge property owners.
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Brockett
Mushroom City Rumor Says Hopewell Scene Collapses
Hopewell Virginia reports claim the mushroom city has collapsed like a wilting vegetable. Many individuals say they warned of this. A visitor called the place worth fifty dollars a day to live there and said she would leave her husband if he did not depart soon.
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Hopewell
Bids Wanted on Brick Building Near Rankin Street
Bids are invited at once for a brick building 40 by 90 feet with full electrical and plumbing work. Electrical and plumbing should be bid separately. Specifications available on request. Building fronts on Rankin Street near Commerce. See W. L. Stamey immediately.
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Rankin Street
Commerce
W. L. Stamey
Take a Vacation Soon Time to Rest Mind and Body
An editorial urges workers to take a vacation for health and productivity. It stresses rest over stress and offers practical tips about safe travel, sanitation, water, and vaccination. It cautions against overpacking and overspending while highlighting rest as essential to well being.
Resolutions of Respect for Deceased High Point Camp Members
The High Point Camp U. C. V. No. 1682 notes the death of five members W L Brower Alexander Mc Pherson H C Frazier R J Harrison and J F Blair as loss to county town and state. The group extends sympathy to bereaved families and orders the resolutions entered in minutes and published in The Review and The High Point Enterprise.
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W. L. Brower
Alexander McPherson
H.C. Frazier
R. J. Harrison
J. F. Blair
High Point Camp
United Confederate Veterans
Cause of
The
Confederacy
Old School
Review
High Point Enterprise
J. M. Hilliard
Thomas Folwell
I. Irvin Paylor
Thos.j. Wood
Corner Store Ad Promises Low Prices on Shoes and More
A local shopkeeper Solomon Robonowicz advertises a ten day sale at the corner of Harris Bros on East Washington Street offering low margins on shoes hats clothing and men and women accessories to draw customers to the store.
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Solomon Robonowitz
Harris Bros
East Washington St
Hart Drug Co contest appeal from Hattie Loyd
Miss Hattie Loyd asks friends to vote for her in the Hart Drug Co contest. She requests that votes be credited to her and asks for a phone call to confirm, offering appreciation.
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Hart Drug Co
Hattie Loyd
Drs. Burrus & McCain
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of Mary’s Episcopal Church
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New York
J. van Lindley
Pomona
H. W. McCain
Atlantic City
Philadelphia
J.A. Terry
John R. Stewart
Mose Woodward
Maury White
R. B. White
Tate
Grand Rapids
J. Allen Austin
H. G. Barnes
John Pickett
Guiford Mercantile Agency
Peacock Sherrod
Slim Jim
Recorder’s Court
Mill of Justice
H. A. Millis
Dr. Mendenhall
J. Robt. Parker
Graham
Alvin Parker
M. A. Tucker
Polkton
H. A. Oakes
State Firemen’s Association
Johnny
Oman
John S. Welborn
England
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John Bull
Chesapeake Bay
John
Samuel
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