High Point Local News Roundup
Mrs James Poll recovering after neck growth operation at High Point hospital where she had endured trouble for 20 years. Odd Fellows home orphans staged a concert at First Reformed church. Durham delegates named from High Point Merchants Association include J D Mann W W Idol Lewis Harriss H A Moffitt. Anette Myers and T P Messick married in Durham and will live in High Point where Messick works at the High Point Buggy Co. Philatheas of M P church plan lawn party at South Main school Thursday night. James A Keiger, former High Point graded school principal, visiting after medical study in Virginia. Ashboro Randolph county officers summoned bloodhounds to pursue a convict from a nearby road project.
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James Poll
High Point
Orphans of the Odd Fellows’ Home
First Reformed Church
High Point Merchants Association
Durham
J.D Mann
W. W. Idol
Lewis Harriss
H. A. Moffitt
Anette Myers
T. P. Messick
Messick
High Point Buggy Company
Philatheas
M. P. Church
South Main Street
James A. Keiger
University of Virginia
C. E. Keiger
Mr. Keiger
High Point Graded Schools
City Market Advocate Urges Progress in High Point
A local writer urges High Point to build a city market, arguing it would benefit public health regulation farmers and market men. The piece says every progressive town has a market and cites broad support once in operation.
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High Point
Artic Ice and Fuel Co Forms Under New Management
The Artic Ice and Fuel Co takes over the High Point Ice and Fuel Co and is now led by Joe E. A capable young man is praised for his work. The firm runs an up-to-date ice and bottling plant with Pure Crystal ice served daily and full weight as the motto. The company aims for bigger growth.
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High Point Ice & Fuel Co
Joe E
A Trip to Asheboro
The editor travels to Asheboro by auto route on a Sunday trip. Road conditions improve from here to Randleman with some rough spots. The Randleman to Asheboro stretch is good in dry weather. Randolph County shows growth in buildings and activity. The county courthouse is praised. The editor meets Fred Ingold, former High Pointer, now deputy to the Register of Deeds.
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Asheboro
Randleman
Randolph
Fred Ingold
Deeds
The Spook Seen by Four Boys Turns Out Reflection
A crowd of boys reported a spook stalking streets between 11 p m and 2 a m last night. It proved to be only the reflection of a passing auto headlight on the windshield, the four boys mistaking light for thieves in the night.
Too Big Words for the Darkey at High Point
A Black old woman at a prominent High Point home questions the Mexican war peace talk as the mistress explains that fighting has ceased awaiting peace conference developments. The scene ends with the aunt continuing chores and puzzled by the phrasing.
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Darkey
High Point
Amanda Richardson to Marry Clarence Mattocks in High Point
Invitations announce the marriage of Amanda Richardson daughter of Mrs Dora E. Richardson to Clarence Benjamin Mattocks. The ceremony is set for Wednesday June 24 1914 at 8 o'clock in Springfield church High Point North Carolina.
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Dora E. Richardson
Amanda
Clarence Benjamin Mattocks
Springfield Church
High Point
North Carolina
High Point to Light Main Street Displays for Visitors
Public voices urge a bright display along High Point Main Street with colorful electric globes. A plan seeks a $50 display light funded by merchants and backed by Public Service Co to advertise the town to visitors and locals alike.
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High Point
The
Public Service Co
Notice to Delinquents on Collections and Payment
A January notice warns delinquents that their overdue accounts will be turned to a law firm for collection. It urges immediate settlement, notes previous offers including a 19 cent dictionary, and states stoppage of paper is not possible without remittance.
Public entertainment by Piedmont Camp No 62
The Piedmont Camp No 62 members will hold an 8 o clock public entertain ment in the hall this evening. Ten minute speeches will be given by Hon. F N Tate Rev John R Miller H C Byrum and Dr J T Burrus. Music and refreshments will be served. Souve irns bring your wives and invite two that will make good choppers. R T Chappell Clerk.
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Piedmont Camp No. 62
F.N. Tate
John R. Miller
H. C. Byrum
J. T. Burrus
R. T. Chappell
Tragedy Described Of Boss Overseeing Two Workers
A stark scene recounts a large boss observing two Black workers as they toil while the boss appears to benefit more from the labor, highlighting power and inequality.
Scholarship pitch offers $50 for 100 new subscribers
The Review advertises a scholarship paying $50 to anyone who secures $100 in new subscriptions by September 1. The offer promises equal scholarships to all winners, with 25 percent on progress if targets are not met, and hints at rural routes and High Point areas.
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High Point
Edwards Business College
Witte
Young Paul Wins Cameron Park Lot in News and Observer Contest
The editor's son Paul owns a Cameron Park lot on Hilsboro Street Raleigh valued at 1800 dollars, won in a News and Observer contest after nearly fifteen million votes. He notes potential future value higher than a first prize Chalnels Six and says buyers must meet his price. The lot sits beside a 7000 dollar residence, near a park with playground and macadam road, between St. Mary's and A M College.
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Paul
Cameron Park
Hilsboro Street
Raleigh
News and Observer
Chalnels
Southern Announces Low Round Trip Rates for July Holiday
Southern railway offers greatly reduced round trip fares to and from all points for the Fourth of July holiday with sale dates July 2 3 and 4 and final limit July 7 1914. For information consult nearest agent R K Debuts D P A Charlotte NC.
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Southern Railway
R. K. Debutts
D. P. A. Charlotte
N. C
Creelman Sued in New York Over Life Income Trust
Mrs Pearle G Creelman suing in White Plains Supreme Court claims she gave her father in law Frank E Creelman of High Point NC about $50 000 for a life income but has received no interest and no accounting She states that on her husbands death she received $45831 in life insurance and alleges the money was invested by Creelman who has failed to render any account or pay returns
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High Point
N. C
Creelman
United States
Joe Hoffman
Board of Pharmacy
W. S. Bainbridge
New York
High Point Hospital
Guilford Tent No
Knights of the Maccabees
Charlotte
O'Neil
Greensboro
Dred Peacock
Eamonds
Horace Hayworth
Brother
Whittier College
California
Horace
Leland Stanford University
Denomination of Friends
W. R. Edmonds
Mt. Airy
Southern Express Company
Parcel Post
Signor Calefaty Victor Leads Italian Band to Notable Fame
The article extols Signor Calefaty Victor as a premier Italian band leader in America, leading twenty five top Italian musicians. It praises his vitality and baton swing, noting West Chester Local News lauded their grand concerts as worth a season ticket.
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Signor Calefaty Victor
Victor
America
Signor Victor
West Chester
William Jennings Bryan to Headline July Fourth Chautauqua Event
A record crowd is expected in High Point for a July Fourth celebration tied to the Chautauqua with Hon. William Jennings Bryan as the draw. Railroads will run excursions and Rev. S. H. Hilliard of Asheville is visiting local friends.
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Wm. J
High Point
Chautauqua
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Enius
S. H. Hilliard
Asheville
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College Ad
State run college for women offers five regular courses and seven special teaching courses with free tuition for those who commit to teaching in the state. Fall session begins September 16, 1914. For catalogue and info contact Julius I. Faust, President, Greensboro, North Carolina.
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North Carolina
Julius I. Faust
Greensboro
N. C
Two Fine Lots for Sale in Carrick Grove
Offer to sell two 50 by 150 foot lots on the knoll facing High Point in Carrick Grove. Located four blocks nearer the city than Roland Park, offered at half the Ro land Park price. Quick inquiry at this office or Box 333, city.
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Carrick Grove
High Point
Roland Park
City
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Ashboro
Randolph County
State Squad
the Artic Ice & Fuel CO
Dimity
Artic Ice & Fuel Company
High Point Ice & Fuel Company
Joe Lee
Mgr
the Spook
W. O. W. Entertainment
Paul A. Stamey
Victor and His Band
Geo. H. Royster
Nisth
South Carolina
Insurance Department
Knights of Pythias
Commoner
North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College
Ges
North State
Service
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