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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 24, 1915
Page
4
One year six months three months and rates advertised. Death of Gov Jarvis noted as loss to North Carolina. Gov Slaton praised for mercy in freeing Frank. Wheat crop outlook cited as promising. New York Sun reports German spies abroad aiming at ammunition works. Citizens of German birth urged to aid in detecting spies and to be vigilant. Fears raised of broad suspicion towards German citizens.
The Greene memorial monument will be unveiled at the Guilford Battle Ground celebration on July 3. Mrs. Hamilton Meader Jr of Providence Rhode Island and her brother George Washington Greene Carpenter of Boston Massachusetts are lineal descendants of Gen Nathanael Greene, honoring his memory as the government erects the monument.
A Reidsville Review remark urges reporters to ask readers what news they want and to pursue surprising stories. It notes many respond with nothing special but cautions that groundbreaking items can astonish and disappoint, driving reader interest and anger in equal measure.
Kuhn Leeb Co sent the largest check on a New York bank to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company treasurer on June 1. The check, for roughly 62 to 63 million dollars, represented net proceeds from the May 7 bond sale.
A Lexington Dispatch note describes an 1861 to 1865 Silver Hill mine ledgers kept at the courthouse. The war kept the operation busy and prices rose, with flour at 2 1 2 cents per pound in 1861 and 4 3 4 cents in 1862, plus 10 bushels of wheat bought for $55 and 50 bushels of corn paid to Shaw for $250 on the same date.
An anecdote about Sam Walter Foss composing The House by the Side of the Road after observing a welcoming country home. The tale links a charitable couple to the poem’s theme of living among and aiding travelers rather than judging them.
Dr G E Jordan a leading physician of eastern Guilford died at his home in Gibsonville Monday afternoon after a sudden paralysis attack. He was 56 and is survived by his widow two sons and three daughters. The funeral was held at M E church Gibsonville Tuesday at 3 oclock conducted by Rev W S Hales.
Mr. L. G. B. Bingham, a long time Randolph County resident and prominent Republican, died at his home last Wednesday aged 81. He served one term in the legislature and two terms on the county board of commissioners. He was active in the Methodist Protestant church.
Greensboro has been selected as one of the sixty to seventy five cities to hold a national laymen’s convention. The event is likely February 9 to 11 and expected to surpass the 1910 Laymen’s Missionary Movement gathering in attendance and program. It will focus on both home and foreign missions as a natural continuation of the first major meeting.
A reflective poem contrasts past and present work life from early mornings to modern changes. It laments inspectors higher costs and altered trades from merchants to plumbers and gas suppliers. The piece argues progress requires steadfast conviction and acknowledges those who shaped today’s prosperity.
An editorial attacks Mr Bryan for resigning amid a German note issue, labeling its timing as discreditable. It contrasts Bryan with Lincoln and mocks the self styled Commoner title while criticizing perceived political opportunism and support for the President during a national emergency.
The author argues growing staples at home saves money and breaks the grip of supply merchants. A Georgia reader notes Elmer Payne selling a Pullman Car in the county and doing well, highlighting regional commerce and thrift.
Mr Will R Rankin, once improving after a long serious illness, has suffered a relapse and is again confined to his home on West Market Street Greens TC.
Mr J E Hanes connected with the Huffine hotel and Miss Grace Frazier of Gulf were married Thursday morning at the bride’s home. They are spending their honeymoon in Asheville.
Greensboro Mayor Thomas J. Murphy was elected president of the Carolina Municipal Association during the annual meeting in Asheville. The event concluded Thursday and Friday, highlighting municipal leaders from across the region. FOR SALE A fireless cooker unused, offered for 5.98 if taken by Saturday noon, from The Review office.
The Merchants' Association reports a Mountain Excursion Day to Asheville on June 29 1915. Southern Railway offers round trip fares from High Point Thomasville Lexington and other points with return valid through July 3 1915. Stops permitted from Ridgecrest to Asheville with visits to Black Mountain Waynesville Hendersonville Lake Toxaway Hot Springs and Brevard. For details contact R H DeBurrs D P A Charlotte NC.
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