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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1916
Page
7
An overwhelming majority of Greensboro voters endorse High Point’s choice Carter Dalton for the House of Representatives. The list of endorsements from Greensboro’s leading Democrats includes numerous figures as they signal strong cross-city support for Dalton.
Local reports say Giant Furniture grows strong profits prompting a night shift to handle rising orders. Other factories in the area also note surging business and brighter prospects for Wilson prosperity.
J W Guyer and family attended preaching and missionary exercises at Hickory Chapel. F G Hammer leaves for Gibsonville to become rural mail carrier with Mrs Hammer soon joining him. Mrs Henry Proctor operated for cancer of the face. Willie N Guyer now in Detroit with auto company job. Welch school house to host a community meeting with Prof Thomas R Foust. Several locals visit High Rock. E C Henderson goes to Badin for work.
Joseph Kinnard of Tarrytown New York fell sixty feet striking a guard wire and turning a complete somersault before landing on his feet His lone remark after the incident was I did not expect to come down this way.
A Pennsylvania woman, reportedly aged 939 years, is recovering from an appendicitis operation. The note adds a humorous line about her long life rendering an appendix unnecessary.
High Point announces the Model Sanitary Cafe offering clean linen, sanitary counters, and wholesome food prepared by an expert chef. Doors are double screened, promise low worry for Sunday dinners, and quick service on short notice. Patronage requested.
In Calcutta a 14 year old girl Snehatal a sacrifices herself over dowry demands. Her father, unable to raise 800 rupees cash and 1290 in jewelry, planned to mortgage the home. She set fire to her clothes, burning on the roof as onlookers tried to rescue her. In a note she decries the burden of marriage and the social shame surrounding her unmarried status. World Outlook reports the incident as a critique of dowry customs and reform efforts.
Court activity resumes as further inquiry is heard. Police report Henry Davis Luther Rooks and Sam Deaton white, along with five negro boys, were arrested in connection with the assault case.
Mrs. C A Bennett died Saturday morning in Morganton and her remains were interred at Pinnacle. She was a daughter of Rev J H Wipperman of this city. Rev J M Hilliard conducted the funeral services.
Chairman W. H. Ragan of the Board of Trustees of the A and M College in Raleigh attended the third Tuesday meeting to elect a president to succeed Dr. Hill.
R. C. Smith of High Point wed Miss Lou Miller of Cooleemee in a union reported from last week. The couple’s betrothal and venue details are noted in local society notices.
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