Notable Stamey family reunion honors long life
Sunday, June 13 marked the 86th anniversary of Mrs Belzorah Stamey widow of Rev Alex Stamey and mother of five ministers. She has 11 children 86 grandchildren 106 great grandchildren and 6 great great grandchildren born July 18 1829 in Lincoln County North Carolina. The piece also praises Mr M Irwin Dunlap memorial tribute to President McKinley and highlights patriotic themes and family lineage.
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Stamey
Belzorah Stamey
Alex. Stamey
James Haynes
Daniel Haynes
M. Irwin Dunlap
William McKinley
Lexington
Gettysburg
North
South
Art Gallery of the Universe
Reunion Honors Long Stamey Family Across Generations
A large Stamey family reunion gathered with over fifty attendees spanning five generations. Members traced roots to Jugtown and Lincoln County, with descendants across Virginia North Carolina Michigan Idaho Washington and Iowa. A grand dinner followed group photos and extensive family storytelling, ending with Grandma Stamey sharing a recipe.
Prominent Citizen Declines NC Governor Run
J Elwood Cox says he has no time or inclination to run for governor of North Carolina. He notes the nation backs President Wilson in the current crisis and that High Point is in as good shape as any region except where war supplies are manufactured.
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J. Elwood Cox
North Carolina
Wilson
High Point
North Carolina druggists elect leaders for next year
E. L. Tarkenton of Wilson was elected president of the state druggists association while Geo. A. Matton of this city is named second vice president. The group will meet next year at Wrightsville.
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North Carolina
Wrightsville
E. L. Tarkenton
Wilson
Geo. A. Matton
County Buys Two Two Ton Auto Trucks for Roads
County commissioners placed an order with Mr. E F Craven for two auto trucks of two ton capacity to support road work. Each truck costs 2050 dollars and delivery is expected within two to three weeks. Craven won the contract in a competitive process against several factories.
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E. F. Craven
Craven
Editor apologizes for typographical errors in two papers
The editor issues a public apology for typographical mistakes in last week's issues including articles titled President McNeill Talks Straight and James Let off Lightly. The note cites careless printing and proofing lapses by a young employee. Chautauqua week in High Point promises large crowds with daily attractions.
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McNeill
James
Grandma Stamey’s Long Life Remembered At Family Gathering
At a family table W L Stamey toasted long life and happiness. Grandmother Stamey, despite age, remains active with ten grey hairs in jet black hair. She recalls the Mexican and civil wars and facts about the Morrison family and Mrs Stonewall Jackson. The Morrison father was by Rev Alex Stamey’s father at his death. The day was pleasant and memorable.
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W. L. Stamey
Grandma Stamey
Morrisons
Stonewall Jackson
Morrison
Alex. Stamey
Wedding of Miss Stanton and William A Sherrod
At Wesley Memorial Church yesterday evening Miss Clara Stanton became the bride of William Archibald Sherrod Rev G T Rowe officiated The bride was given away by her father Dr D A Stanton A reception followed at Green and Hamilton streets The couple will live in Spartanburg S C with the groom in business there
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Wesley Memorial Church
Clara Stanton
William Archibald Sherrod
G. T. Rowe
D. A. Stanton
Henry Sherrod
Edith Bradshaw
Green
Hamilton Streets
A. J. Sherrod
Spartanburg
S. C
Bitter Contests Rise From Miss Cox Estate
Asheboro notes a bitter estate dispute after 88 year old Acenith Cox dies leaving vast wealth and lands. Probate fights occur over a last will and two land deeds. neighbors and lawyers prepare for a Superior Court contest beginning Wednesday. Local builders start a two story double storefront on Depot Street, Randolph Bulletin to use one unit, and a small fire on Hinshaw’s home causes minor damage with $100 loss.
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Asheboro
Acenith Cox
Ashboro
Superior Court
John M. Caviness
Messers. Brittain and
Brittain
Garner
Hammer
Edward Hinshaw
Elks to Charlotte Parade on Special Train
The Elks of the city will travel to Charlotte by a special train next Thursday to wear full dress in the parade and aim to reclaim the cup currently in their possession.
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ELKS
Charlotte
Personal and Otherwise in High Point and Surroundings
Dallas Zollicoffer named captain of Company M High Point Rifles. Geo A Matton attended a Pharmaceutical Association in Durham. Mrs J F Hayden hosts friends Friday. Miss Mary Alice Tate returned from YWCA Blue Ridge. Miss Josephine Woods entertained Occoneechee Camp Fire girls. Mrs Albert J Owens entertained Wesley Memorial church Woman's Missionary society. YW A society of First Baptist hosted by Mrs Herman Sears. Hunter C Sechrest plans insurance work in Mount Airy. Question raised about drowning of Shropshire. First Baptist church addition nearly finished, to be used next Sunday. E Poole of Greensboro dies after operation. J H Dobbs Sr in critical condition after stroke. Boy scouts active. Coble Ogburn and Dr Jackson lead divisions. Prof W M Marr travels to Bryson City with boys. Nellie and Thomas Dodamead go to Hendersonville for house party. Ellen Wilson class entertainment at First Presbyterian led by Mrs F E Creelman. Edna Hill, Charlotte Presbyterian hospital graduate, taught in local schools. Edward W Smith marries Marcella Stedman in Druid Hills GA. J Elwood Cox returns from Battle Creek. W E Stewart returns to Concord. A B Horney and Misses Lamb return from San Francisco Exposition. Mrs W C Jones hosts tea for M P congregation. Ross the elocutionist attends. B E Moore ill in bed. New officers elected at Numa F Reid Lodge No 3444 A F and A M. Rosa Johnson, Ethel Daniels, Mason Kellam at High Rock. A C Staley visits Liberty. Miss Clara Cox to address Asheboro Friends meeting. Governor Slaton of Georgia to decide Frank case Friday.
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Wesley Memorial Church
Y. W. A. Society of the First Baptist Church
Herman Sears
Hunter C. Sechrest
Mount Airy
Shropshire
First Baptist Church
E. Poole
Greensboro
St. Leo's Hospital
J. H. Dobbs
C. P. Coble
Frank Ogburn
Dr. Jackson
W. M. Marr
Bryson City
Charlotte Presbyterian Hospital
Edward W. Smith
Clarence Smith
High Point
Marcella Stedman
Druid Hills
J. Elwood Cox
Battle Creek
Mich
W. E. Stewart
Point Theatre
Concord
A. B. Horney
Mary
Claudia Lamb
San Francisco
W. C. Jones
M. P
Ross
B. E. Moore
Numa F. Reid Lodge
A. F
A. M
W. M
Chas. Hoertell
S. W
Frank Wall
J. W
M. R. Lynch
H. J. Dobbs
Rosa Johnson
Ethel Daniels
Mason Kellam
High Rock
A. C. Staley
Liberty
Dollar Day Success in High Point Saturday
Dollar Day drew a good crowd for a first attempt in High Point with plans for broader advertising next time. The event benefits customers and merchants by creating new customers and friends. Officials expect improved reach in surrounding towns and rural districts. A paid-up week concept is proposed to advance community plans for mutual benefit.
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High Point
Mae
The Review Acknowledges Dollar Day Help
The Review states it conscientiously helped make Dollar Day satisfactory for merchants and notes the large city and surrounding readership. It references a Thursday issue with a complete Dollar Day account and nearly all merchants’ cards, asserting the paper contributed to the event’s early success.
New Officers Named Fire Chief Ingram Names Captains
Fire chief E K Ingram appoints J E Wagner as captain of the West End and W G Shipman as captain of the Northside while recruiting two companies to replace quitters. Six men will retain salaries, twenty one more will have poll tax free status and receive one dollar for each alarm responded to. Ingram promises smooth operation soon.
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E. K. Ingram
J.E. Wagner
West End
W. G. Shipman
Northside
Ingram
Principal and Teachers Chosen by City Council
Elm Street school principal is Prof. C. A. Smith, who served 1909 to 1910. New teachers include Miss Cletus Burgess, Florence Baxter, Lois Love, Polly Heitman, and Maud McClees.
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Elm Street
C. A. Smith
Misses Cletus Burgess
Florence Baxter
Lois Love
Polly Heitman
Maud McClees
City reshuffles officials and licenses pool room growth
The City Council re assigns Dr D A Stanton as local statistician and city physician to private citizen Dr H W McCain takes over as city statistician. Stanton resents the move as his two year term remains. Walt Kirkman and Williard Dyer get pool room licenses on South M. The junk dealers tax drops from 75 to 25 dollars.
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Stanton
McCain
D. A. Stanton
H. W. McCain
Walt Kirkman
Williard Dyer
South M
Community News From Rt 1 High Point
Children’s Day exercises at Mechanicsville M P church drew a local crowd last Sunday night. Ruth Lowe, recently ill, is reportedly improving. Delphia Payne spent an evening with Miss Berta Cook. The Kirkmans suffer from colds but hope to recover soon. Wheat threshing and chicken pie soon, while wedding invitations for Charlie Burns and Floyd Kirkman will arrive. J M Smith, unwell for some time, travels to his father’s mountain home to build a house as health improves. Ruth Magdalene Hughes remains unwell but is hoped to recover soon.
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Mechanicsville M. P
Ruth Lowe
Delphia Payne
Berta Cook
W. E. Kirkman
Charlie Burns
Floyd Kirkman
J. M. Smith
Mr. Smith
Ruth Magdalene Hughes
Firemen quits as council ignites chief selection controversy
Northside and West End fire companies resign en masse after a disputed vote named Stephen Clark as chief. Councilman C D Smith pressed to substitute E K Ingram, triggering resignations and a crash of tensions. Southside saw one quit as debate warned of costly delays in a potential major fire emergency.
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Northside
West End
Southside
Horney
Stephen Clark
E. K. Ingram
E. W. Freeze
Clark
Ingram
Freeze
Messrs. Holbrook
Hepler and
Oakes
Holbrook
C. D. Smith
Davis
John Long
Mr. Long
High Point
North Carolina Medical Society licenses exceed a hundred at Greensboro
More than 100 applicants secured licenses to practice medicine before the North Carolina Medical Society in Greensboro this week. C. B. Webb of Statesville was chosen National Councilor of the Jr. O. U. A. M. in Cedar Point Ohio this week. He is expected to appoint his friend J. W. Sechrest of this city to an important office, a deserved move.
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N. C. Medical Society
Greensboro
C. B. Webb
Statesville
Cedar Point
Ohio
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Lincoln County
Carroll County
Grayson County
J. T. Herrin
Pilot Mountain
E. L. Stamey
J T. Herrin
North Liberty Street
Winston
P. F. W. Stamey
M. E. Church
Whiteford Stamey
Frances Winesette
Virginia
Barbara Brannock
Michigan
J. Lee
H.F. Hoffman
J.L. Kirkman
Ivey Smith
Blanche Stamey Wix
Wilbur Stamey
Roaring River
T. Herrim
Sarah Dodson
Mrs. Belzorah Stamey
Mr. Matton
County Boys
Miss Stanton
Wm. A. Sherrod
Cox
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