Review highlights Wilsons orders and party shaping moves
President Wilson orders out the entire militia. Wilson and Marshall are renamed by the Democratic convention. Democrats adopt their platform and adjourn. War prospects hinge on Carranza. Mexican troops advance as Carranza issues threats. Democrats plan campaigns. Russians move forward. Austrians evacuate Czernowitz. K of P annual meeting and textile convention at Asheville noted. Col Kerr dies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
United States
Marshall
Carranza
Czernowitz
Moose
K. of P
Asheville
Col. Kerr
New District Agent Takes Over Local Post Licenses
Paul Stamey is appointed district agent for the Saturday Evening Post Ladies Home Journal and Country Gentleman and will serve former customers and new buyers. Current sales total 275 copies with expectations to reach 500 shortly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Stamey
Saturday Evening Post
Ladies Home Journal
Country Gentleman
Mr. Stamey
Better Streets Discussed By Greensboro Mayor
Mayor T. J. Murphy spoke to a small audience at the auditorium Monday night about improving streets. He praised his road advocacy and noted High Point favors improvements but called current conditions very indifferent.
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T. J. Murphy
Greensboro
Greensboro Men Buy Peerless Machine Works
Messrs. W. W. and H. L. Smith of Greensboro bought the Peerless Machine Works from 5S. A. Hellum who will pursue other business locally. The buyers plan to move their families and relocate at an early date.
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Messrs. W. W. and
H.L. Smith
Greensboro
Peerless Machine Works
Missionary Societies Gather in Greensboro District Meeting
The Missionary Societies of the Greensboro District in the Western North Carolina Conference met in session at Wesley Memorial M E Church on Tuesday and Wednesday with about 50 delegates attending. The gathering was described as interesting and profitable.
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Missionary Societies of
Greensboro
Western North Carolina Conference
Wesley Memorial M. E. Church
Ready for Service in Detroit Reinforcements Reported
Capt Zollicoffer says two company members from Detroit head to join the unit and enlistment already exceeds the quote as soldiers anticipate a fray with the greasers.
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Zollicoffer
Detroit
Aged Confederate Vet Blair Dies at Home on Philips Street
Joseph F. Blair, aged about 75, died Friday morning at his Philips street home. Funeral services were held Saturday from the house, conducted by Reys Sylvester Newlin and H G Kopen haver, with interment in Oakwood cemetery. He served four years in the Confederate Army and never was scratched. Blair belonged to Company A 10th battalion NC artillery and High Point Camp No 1682 UCV. Seven children survive: Wesley Edward Carson Erastus Canady Dora Gurley Gertie Livengood Florence Murphy and Bula Blair.
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Joseph F. Blair
Philips Street
Reys
Sylvester Newlin
H. G. Kopenhaver
Oakwood Cemetery
10Th Battery
Artillery of
North Carolina
High Point Camp No. 1682
U.C. V
Wesley
Edward
Carson
Erastus Canady
Dora Gurley
Gertie Livengood
Florence Murphy
Bula Blair
Peace
Wesley Memorial Sunday School Picnic Plans
The Wesley Memorial Sunday School holds its annual picnic at Old Trinity tomorrow if weather permits. otherwise it will be held in the Sunday School rooms. Autos will transport the crowd at 3 and 1 o'clock with lunch served at 6 30 rain or shine.
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Wesley Memorial Sunday School
Old Trinity
Clash Near Carrizal Sparks Mexican–American Clash Confirmed
General Funston announced official confirmation of a clash between Carranza forces and American troops near Carrizal Mexico early today. Casualty figures were not yet known.
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Washington
Funston
Carranza
Carrizal
Mexico
Review celebrates measures and public health efforts
The piece lauds measures in public health and governance, notes upcoming inspections of meat and milk, crackdown on push carts, and health screening of foods. It highlights High Point figures in legislature and local events, plus recent marriages, auctions, and meetings.
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Vic
Health Department
Carter Dalton
High Point
What Partisan Politics Does for a City
An editorial laments how partisan politics harms High Point’s welfare and tarnishes its name. The writer blames 1915 legislature for poor choices and warns the city’s fate hinges on next elections to replace disliked leaders.
Soldiers Called to Arms in Tar Heel Nation
Sunday night sparked excitement as national guardsmen were summoned. Captain Dallas Zollicoffer gathered his company by Monday, and by night the full quota reported in. Soldiers marched with grave resolve while wives feared a long separation. The town debated the mobilization all day Monday.
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Dallas Zollicoffer
Militry Company
Large Number Conversions Reported After Revival Meetings
The article states more than 200 conversions occurred during Black revival meetings that ended Sunday night. It lists denominations with counts: Methodist Episcopals 50 Presbyterians 32 Methodist Protestants 17 Baptists 40 Reformed 11 Friends 18 Christian 4 Episcopal 3 Lutheran 2 Primitive Baptists 2 and 20 with no preference expressed.
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Methodist Episcopals
Lieutenant Hiatt Heads to Mexico for Field Hospital Duty
Lt H B Hiatt departed Asheville for assignment to a doctor corps unit in Mexico after receiving orders from Adjutant General Lawrence Young. The duration in Asheville and start date for travel remain unascertained.
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Asheville
H. B. Hiatt
Field Hospital Corps
Mexico
Haitt
Lawrence Young
Hiatt
Oversight Leaves Date Unchanged for This Week’s Insert
The notice notes an error where the date remained set to the 15th instead of updating to the 22nd. It explains the oversight and that the incorrect date appeared in the current insert.
Wanted: boys to sell Curtis publications for big prizes
Advertisement seeks two or three live boys to sell The Saturday Evening Post The Ladies Home Journal and The Country Gentleman. Notifies readers to apply to Paul Stamey District Agent at the Review office for eligibility and rewards.
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Curtis
Saturday Evening Post
The
Ladies Home Journal
Country Gentleman
Paul Stamey
Review Office
A Trip to the Land of the Sky and Waynesville Visit
The editor spent part of last week in Waynesville North Carolina at 2000 feet elevation near Junaluska Mountain. He attended Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias sessions with officers elected including Grand Chancellor McBride Holt and others. The piece covers lodge activity High Point Rocky Mount Clayton and Orphan’s Home reports, Waynesville sights, Miss Lucile Satterthwait, Canton Fibre and Pulp Mills, Junaluska trip, Marion progress, and a 25 cent lunch spot at Connelly Springs operated by Wm Davis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waynesville
Asheville
Jynaluska Mountain
Eagle's Nest
Satterthwait
Grand Lodge, Knights of Pytias
Grand Lodge
McBride Holt
Graham
Byron Clark
Salisbury
W. T. Hollowell
Goldsboro
A. C. Qwens
Rocky Mount
Geo. T Montcastle
Lexington
C. G. Sassers
Mount Olive
W. W. Branch
Rhodhils
G. . Guire
Canton
Thos. H. Webb
High Point
Clayton
Orphan’s Home
Geo. H. Crowell
Junaluska
Lucile Satterthwait
Moving World
North Carolina
New York City
Miss Satterthwait
Marion
Connelly Springs
Jeff Davis
Davis
White Week Offers At Local Stores Include Deep Discounts
Moffitt Furnishing Co promotes a big white week with an extended ad promising valuable information. Arctic Ice and Coal Co urges readers to keep cool with ice offerings. High Point Milling Co pushes White Frost products for health and savings, with a 30 day limited offer on fine dinner sets at one third selling value.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Arctic Ice and Coal Co
Joe Lee
High Point Milling Co
Officers Named for High Point Lodge No. 39 Term
The following officers for the ensuing term of High Point Lodge No. 39 K of P are listed: Chancellor Commander W. W. Jones, Vice Chancellor A. H. Holton, Prelate L. W. Blackwelder, Master of Finance J. W. Walker, Master of Work A. E. Teetor, Keeper of Records and Seal W. L. Stamey, Master at Arms Geo. T. Woods, Inner Guard B. E. Moore, Cutter Guard J. L. Chernault, Master of Exchequer Geo. Matton. There was much excitement.
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High Point Lodge No. 39
K. of
W. W. Jones
A. H. Holton
L. W. Blackwelder
J. W. Walker
A. E. Teetor
W. L. Stamey
Geo. T. Woods
B. E. Moore
J. L. Chernault
Geo. Matton
Patriotic Durham Mills Pledge Pay to Soldiers' Families
Durham Hosiery Mills declares soldiers called to colors will receive full pay minus government contributions with the company making up the difference for wives and dependents. The policy covers workers in Durham High Point Chapel Hill Goldsboro and Mebane, praised as a fine patriotic example.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
High Point
Chapel Hill
Goldsboro
Mebane
Southern Retail Furniture Association Meets in Asheville
The Southern Retail Furniture Association is in session at Asheville this week. Mrs J E Hardie nee Miss Connie Charles visits her mother Mrs A C Charles.
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Southern Retail Furniture Association
Asheville
J. E. Hardie
Connie Charles
C. Charles
Councilmen Terry and Smith Hold Line on City Council
In a public letter to High Point citizens Terry and Smith explain they will remain on the city council though in the minority. They insist their stance aims to protect public interests and an economical administration while protesting measures they deem harmful to the city’s welfare.
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Terry and
Smith
Tewn
Messrs
Terry and Smith
High Point
First Electric Car Runs Between High Point and Thomasville
The first storage battery electric car ran yesterday between High Point and Thomasville. Service uses a heavy roomy vehicle with 30 minute intervals and a fare of 15 cents. Six round trips are operated daily.
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High Point
Thomasville
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H. A. Millis
T. D Gilliam
Mt. Airy
Geo
A. Matton
O. E. Wilson
Good Roads
Wrightsville
T. A. Cubit
Standard Mirror Co
Carolinas
Virginia
C. M. Hauser
G. W. Clark
R. B. Terry
Rock and Bridge
Phyllis M. Huddleston
Raymond R. Ronk
H. S. Kopennayer
Chairtown
Bellevue Hotel
E. A. Bencini
Tate
W. C. Beavens
Royals
E. L. Allen
Retail Merchants Association
Winston
Henry Turner
Child
Marietta
Colonial
Gray
Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men
W. E. Herndon
Guard of the Forest O. R. York
Bradner
Williams
Land OF the Sky
Knights of Pythias
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