Moore's Springs Promoted As Healthful Mountain Retreat
The Moore's Springs resort near Wade Macon and Piedmont offered health benefits from pure water and scenic views. The Crutchfield case illustrates travel to the springs for treatment, while development plans include a steel bridge, sidewalks, and new cottages amid scenic peaks like Moore's Knob and the Cascades.
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Blue Ridge
Ole Virginny
River View
Dennin’s Rock
Deerman’s Rock
Messrs. Moore
The
Dan
Winston
Greensboro
High
Point
Moore’s Springs
Wade Mecon
Piedmont
Smart Set Social at Miss Ingrams Friday Afternoon
Friday afternoon Miss Louise Ingram entertained the Smart Set at her Lha street home. Rook was played with Miss Nellie Muse winning the club prize and Miss Bertha Cox the other prize. Black orange ice and cake were served. In the morning Miss Ingram hosted the Children of the Confederacy led by Mrs A E Tate. The program covered The Relation of the Slaves to Their Owners.
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Louise Ingram
Lha Street
Rook
Nellie Muse
Bertha Cox
Miss Ingram
The
Confederacy
A. E. Tate
Enjoyable Country Social By The Deep River Friends
The Philathea class of the Deep River Friends Sunday School entertained the Baracas on a Saturday evening at Ernest White’s Saponaside home. Moonlight lit the lawn with Japanese lanterns as music recitations and readings charmed guests. A moonlit picnic supper and games followed, ending around 11 with everyone calling it a delightful evening.
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Deep River Friends Sunday School
Baracas
Ernest White
Saponaside
Moonight
Thackers closes Oxford stock as nearby mills shut in August
Thackers urges closing out Oxford stock as Proximity and White Oak Mills in Greensboro plan August shutdowns. The move grants employees a month of vacation while Thackers clears remaining Oxford inventory with prices posted in the window.
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Oxford Saleon
Thacker's
White Oak
Greensboro
Oxford
Thacker’s
High Point Soldier Pitcher Venable Excels in 18–0 Victory
Nogales Arizona July 19 1915 letter from Co E 12th U S Infantry praises Venable a popular pitcher from High Point North Carolina for his standout game where his team beat the 2nd and 3rd Battalions 18 to 0 Venable struck out 14 allowed only two hits and nearly blew a save moment in danger but recovered to secure the win The note highlights his athletic promise and character for local readers
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Nogales, Ariz
W. L. Stamey
12Th Infantry
Nogales
CO. E
U. S. Inf
Venable
The Plumber by W. H. Dugdale
A rousing poem questions the archetypal tradesman the plumber who endures public blame while helping others. It ponders who bears costs for others mistakes and who ultimately receives reward and honor for steadfast service and virtue.
Theer's Big Reductions on Hand Bags and Suitcases
Company M of the High Point Rifles returns from Camp Glenn Morehead City after a few days outing. The unit reports ideal camp sanitation, artesian water, sewerage, and surface drainage with no sickness. Captain Zollicoffer praises the command's high efficiency. Thacker's offers B V D shirts 45c and Union Suits 85c. E Tate returns from a short trip north.
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High Point Rifles
Camp Glenn
Morehead City
Zollicoffer
B.V.D
Thacker's
Thacker
S . E. Tate
Moore's Springs visit and local notices
The editor and son Paul returned from Moore's Springs with W. L. Smith and the Staley and Harmon families. Robert H. Sechrest takes three Livengood orphans to Tiffin Ohio for placement, returning later. Community notes mention church events, excursions, and several local moves, with Thacker's promoting sale items and fall goods.
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Paul
Moore’s Springs
W. L. Smith
D. F. Staley
Thacker's
Delos E. Stemiee
Montgomery County
John Sechrest
North Carolina
Philathea
Main Street
M. E. Church
Thomasville
Oak Hill
Wesley Memorial Church
Gurney Briggs
W. C. Beavans
C. F. Farley
David Bullard
J. L. Allen
Western North Carolina
J. W. Harriss
Asheville
Messrs
S. L. Davis
Capt
A. M. Rankin
Dougan Davis
Birmingham
Harvey Davis
Col. Roberson
A. Snow
Jackson Springs
Chas. Hoertell
J. F. Cannon
W. A. Copeland
W. G. Shipman
High Rock
Gus Hoffman
Greensboro
Chas. C. Muse
Denton
Mr. Muse
Nellie
Troy
F. M. Pickett
Pickett Cotton Mills
Notice to subscribers about payment plan change
The publisher asks subscribers to move to a paid in advance plan starting August 1. If unable to pay now, notify to adjust. They intend to retain subscribers but will demand payment on stopping or refusal as required by law. Cooperate with us.
Teutons Face Stiff Resistance on Multiple Fronts
London reports emphasize strong Russian defense near Warsaw and along the Narew river while Austro German efforts press to seize the Lublin Chelm railroad. German operations extend toward Riga and a widening Baltic front, raising strategic stakes as Warsaw potential fall looms.
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Londan
Gulf of Riga
Warsaw
Sokal
Narew
Capial
von Hindenberg
Lublin-Chelm
Teutons
Bug
Lubin-Chelm
Narew' River
London
Baltic
Zilma
Petrograd
Riga
Elks Picnic and Local Happenings in High Point Area
High Point reports cover an Elks picnic at O A Kirkman farm near W L Kivett. local visits include Gladys Kivett from Randleman and Mary Plummer, and relatives in Asheboro. Notes on car repair mishap, hospital updates, and multiple social visits follow. A government expert advises city water and sewer plans. Thacker’s and Wood’s sale ads appear with Pay-Up week set for Aug 7. Ivy Smith family to visit Hickory and nearby points.
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Thacker’s
Gurney Briggs
W. R. Edmonds
Il Trovatore
West End Baptist Church
C. R. Sorrell
Norfolk
General Fund
Home Banking Co
Commercial National Bank
Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Bank of Commerce
Thacker's
High Point
Thomasville Medical Academy
Elks
O. A. Kirkman
W. L. Kivett
Gladys Kivett
Randleman
Mary Plummer
Asheboro
Claude Byerly
Mary. Smith
Ada
Myrtle Davis
Byrne Kivett
Robins
High Point Hospital
Salene
Farlow Low
Carrick Kivett
Marvin Kivett
Clarence Bould
Martha Parsons
D. H. Parsons
Harrison
Wright Jones
P. Jones
Lula Billings
W. P. Pickett
Greensboro
H. R. Crohurst
Lyon
North State Telephone Company
J. E. Kirkman
East Washington Street
Ivy Smith
Edith
Hickory
Pear
Wood's Big Days Clear ance Sale Fr id ay
Week end sales note at Wood's announces clearance events on Friday Saturday and Monday with discount prices on household goods. Items include 25c talcum powder 10c basting and darning cotton 3ac per yard 2c per yard on embroideries and laces 9c per yard ginghams 4c per spool of spool cotton 8e per yard bleaching and cambric at reduced prices.
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Wood's
Bargain Silk Table Offers Wide Range of Fabrics
A large table displays silks voiles rattles crepes and other fabrics about two thousand yards in various colors and qualities with prices as high as 50 cents per yard. Don’t miss this bargain.
Big Annual Sale Offers Girls Dresses and Accessories
A large table displays children's dresses play suits underwear middys and related garments. All items are reduced for the big annual sale offering wide selection for girls.
Hosiery Sale for Women and Children Reduces All
Advertisement announces reductions on silk and cotton hosiery for babies, sisters, and brothers. Emphasizes availability for women and children with diverse sizes and styles at lowered prices.
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Moore's
Auratown Range
Moore's Springs
Will Moore
Crutchfield
Walkertown
Moore's Knob
Cascades
Moore’s
George
Review
Chicago
Germany
Sweden
Mt. Mitchell
W. H. Dugdale
Plumber
Theer’s
Soldier Boys
Route 2
Wood
Elwood
Fico. T. Woods Dry Goods Co
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