Former High Point Minister Dies in Concord
Rev W R Lowdermilk former pastor of Main Street M E church in this city died in Concord Tuesday afternoon after a paralytic stroke. He served the church here about 17 years ago and was well liked. The remains will be interred in Concord. He was 55. An enthusiastic Junior Order member, they will take part in the burial services. Funeral at Main Street M P church at 2 this afternoon conducted by Rev A G Dixon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. R. Lowdermilk
Main Street M. E
Concord
Lowdermilk
Main Street M. P
A. G. Dixon
Deep River
Meetif Friends
Ferian Church
Gar Coné
Greensboro
Gilmer
Essers
H. A. Millis
J. H. Is
Randolpheek
Will Fanfield
Asheboro
Kauto
Gilster
J J. Jackson
Hight Hospital
Evelyn Thurston
Brag
Perry
T. F. Wrenn
W. Broad
Fred N Tate
T. J. Gold
Washington
John S. Welborn
Hattie Sheets
New York
Elizabeth Harris
Clara Steele
Penny Bros
American Land Co
Dr. Mack
Thomasville
L. J. Ingram
J.L. Sechrest
English Street
P. D. Brown
Tom J. Wood
A. T. Wishart
Germany
United States
Farm Sold Tuesday by Martine Clinard 130 Acres
The Martine Clinard farm of 130 acres sold Tuesday. Mike Ship Jett supervised the sale. D. H. Baker bid the farm in as a whole for about $6,000, after bidding first on single tracts, then double, with the whole bid exceeding the later tract bids combined.
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Martine Clinard
Mike Ship Jett
D. H. Baker
Devil Tempts Angel: Tragic tale of a teen girl harmed
A 17 year old girl in a nearby community is victimized by a married professor nearly twice her age. The incident, described as one of life's tragedies, led to ruined reputations and heartache for both families. The piece condemns the professor's cowardly escape and calls for public memory of the wrongdoing.
Adventures of Buffalo Bill at Rose Theatre Friday
Buffalo Bill adventure screens at the Rose Theatre Friday for the Fire Department benefit. One of the week’s top attractions, don’t miss this event.
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Adventures of
Buffalo Bill
Rose Theatre
Fire Department
New Seed Tape Method Promises Easier Planting
An advertisement touts seed tape as a labor saving farming innovation. It describes a roll of seeds embedded in thin paper that enables planting an entire row at once, reducing back strain and crooked rows and saving time and money for gardeners. Dealers handling seed tape are listed at the bottom.
Guilford County Court House and Lot Sale Date Set
The Guilford County Court house and lot will be sold April 9 1917 at 11 00 a m by the County Commissioners this action follows the buying of the new location for a magnificent court house building and roomy lot at another place in Greensboro.
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Guilford
Guilford County Court House
Court House
Greensboro
Textile and textile industry highlighted in North Carolina
The Charlotte News presents a magnificent Textie Edition praising the textile industry as a great and comprehensive issue for the state. It credits North Carolina with a ten stroke impact on textiles and related industries and calls for recognition and appreciation.
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Charlotte News
North Carolina
Textile
Fire damages machine room at Southern Chair Co
A small blaze broke out Monday afternoon in the top of the Southern Chair Co machine room. Firefighters quickly subdued the flames, causing an estimated loss of 500 dollars.
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Southern Chair Co
Amendments Backed By Both Parties In High Point
Voters in High Point favor city charter amendments with Republicans expected to back them by about three to one. Democrats also support the amendments. All citizens are urged to register before the new books close Saturday evening.
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High Point
Death of Uncle Sam Hoover at 87 in Elks Home
Sam Hoover aged 87 died Tuesday night after months of illness. Born in Randol county he moved to Indiana as a young man and returned eight years ago to live at the Elks Home, where he was loved. Survived by two sons Fred P. Hoover of Bloomington and Foster Hoover of Texas. Funeral today at 2:30 from the Elk's Home led by Rev. Sylvester Newlim. interment in the local area. He belonged to Guilford Council No. 23 Jr. O U A M.
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Sam ” Hoover
Sam
Randol County
Indiana
Elks’ Club
Fred P. Hoover
Bloomington
Ind
Foster Hoover
Texas
Elk’s
Sylvester Newlim
The
Elks
Guilford Council No. 23
Breaks Both Legs in Lumber Yard Accident
A worker named Tussey suffered injuries after a press shifting engine bumped into a pile of lumber on a Monday afternoon. He was rushed to a hospital where both legs were set.
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Corey
Tussey
No Unbeliever Wanted for City Service
A historical note proclaims that the city must be Christian and that only believers in Jesus Christ should serve in official roles. It rejects atheists and infidels from public service, declaring no place for them in city leadership.
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Jesus Christ
Whiskey to Be Sold at Auction in March
Deputy Revenue Officer Crutch of Greensboro seized a $40 gallon steel drum of whiskey stored in the freight office awaiting owner pickup. The whiskey will be auctioned March 20 with a minimum bid of 1.10 per gallon to cover license tax. It notes a prominent citizen avoiding capture.
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Crutchfield
Greensboro
North Carolina
Disgraceful Senate Filibuster Blocks Armament Measure
The speaker condemns LaFollette and several Republican senators for filibustering to block a vote granting the president authority to arm American ships. He cites near unanimous support in both houses, with over 500, and less than 13 against, portraying the action as disgraceful during a national crisis.
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LaFollette
Senate
Southern Railway paid out 1.35 for every southern dollar in January 1917
Comptroller A H Plant reported that for January 1917 the Southern disbursed 7,713,417 in the South. Of this, 6,414,477 went to individuals and industries in the South, about 83.16 percent, which exceeded the Souths total outlay for transportation by 1,679,571.
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Southern
Washington, D. C
Southern Railway
South
A. H. Plant
Winter Garden Girl seen in Charlotte and local notices
Mesdames Terry and Dalton witnessed the Winter Garden Girl in Charlotte. Liberty Piedmont Institute will present Willowdale at Wallburg Saturday night. Various community notes follow including surgeries, auctions, club events, and local happenings with several names, places, and dates.
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Mesdames Terry
Dalton
Charlotte
Willowdale
Liberty-Piedmont Institute
Wallburg
R. L. Phillips
Messrs
Alf
H. A. Moffit
High Point Perpetual B. & L. Association
Bickett
State Hospitals
W. H. Stokley
Erma Lyon
Durham
Arthur Lyon
Vivian J. Parker
Gilmer’s
J. T. Burrus
First Baptist Church
Elwood
Levi Hayworth
George James
Gilmer's
1917 North Carolina Legislature ends its session
The 1917 Legislature adjourned yesterday. Representative Dalton of Guilford joins the Code Commission to codify and revise North Carolina statutes. Richard J. Jones, 95, longtime grand treasurer of North Carolina Odd Fellows, will visit as a distinguished officer. Thomasville to vote April 2 on bonds for better sidewalks. For sale two $50 Edwards Business College scholarships. bargain offered through the Review. Rub-My-Tism antiseptic advertised as relief for rheumatism and sprains.
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North Carolina
Dalton
Guilford
Code Commission
Grand Lodge of
Odd Fellows
Richard J. Jones
Thomasville
Edwards Business College
Hospital Question Dead Beyond Recall
City physicians pledged about 12000 toward the Methodist Hospital proposal leaving 38000 of the 50000 needed. The Review will join 100 to pledge the amount if deemed worthwhile and the editor believes 99 more in the city would contribute with proper approach.
Proposed High Point Daily Paper Discussed Review Office Visit
Representatives of a press foundry called at the Review office last week seeking to know if we were among interested parties in a proposed daily paper for High Point. We admitted we were not on the project and had heard rumors but no definite details at present.
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High Point
Leonard Beavans Stamey Lease Moves to New Store
The Leonard Beavans Stamey firm has leased the Peacock store room beside Hart Drug Co, vacated by McLellan's 5c and 10c store, and will move around April 1 to new quarters. The room will be remodeled and the interior and exterior updated in every detail. If you don't register by Saturday you can't vote.
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Leonard Beavans-Stamey
Peacock
Hart Drug Co
McLellan
Routes Our Representative on the Routes
W M Kivett of Route 2 becomes subscription and collecting agent for The Review serving rural routes and nearby villages. The paper promotes a weekly edition at 1 50 a year and urges readers to enroll as part of The Review family, noting good propositions and asking old accounts to settle promptly.
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W.M. Kivett
Route 2
Review
Kivett
Miss Venetia Smith’s Millinery Opens with Stunning Display
The editor toured Miss Venetia Smith’s millinery shop the day before opening and found a breathtaking display of hats. Orchid shapes, old gold, rose, mushroom, picture hats, and Japanese and Chinese effects drew praise for the expert trimming. If you miss this display you miss much.
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Venetia Smith
Gage & Fiske
Mattocks Company Changes Hands In South Main Store
Messers. Andrew Lindsay Rodney Snow Chas. Kephart and Geo. Lowe purchase the C. B. Mattocks gents furnishing store on South Main street with Kephart and Lowe taking active charge. The business will operate under the old Mattocks Co. name while Mattocks and Welborn enter a manufacturing venture.
Coming Into Our Own Budget Support for Education
The legislature backs a three million dollar bond issue for five years totaling about 700000 dollars annually. The funds will aid the University, State Normal College, hospitals, sanatoriums, and training schools. The Health Department’s allocation is not specified but likely included.
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University
State Normal College
Health Department
President Can Arm Merchant Vessels
President Wilson’s advisers state the Constitution grants broad power to arm merchant ships. Secretary Daniels is ready to deploy guns once formal orders are issued. The issue rests as Senate factions debate a limitation that could enable full armed neutrality if an extra session is called.
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Senate
Boycott Irish Potatoes to Tame Prices in High Point
Citizens plan to stop buying Irish potatoes to force prices down after a spike from 60c to 3.50 a bushel. Locals blame speculators and note a High Point wholesaler profited about 15000 last year at the expense of the poor. The writer urges a boycott and notes Saturday is the last day to register.
Revival at Wesley Memorial Begins Next Sunday
Beginning next Sunday a revival will be launched at Wesley Memorial M E church led by Dr John C Kilgo a prominent preacher in Southern Methodism. The meeting is scheduled to continue for two weeks or more with aims of religious renewal.
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Wesley Memorial
Wesley Memorrs
M. E. Church
John C. Kilgo
Government agents inspect tax books for military service
Government soldiers tour towns checking tax books to identify who is eligible for service in case of war. People in several communities resist the intrusion, showing resentment toward this peeping Tom activity.
Opening at Loflin's Millinery Brightens Local Shop
Mrs R L Loflin announces a stylish hat opening with a rich display and promises the prettiest line yet. Edith Wood takes the new milliner post at Moffitt Furnishing Co and Carroll returns to Venetia Smith's assisted by Miss Russell of Baltimore. Myra Adams from Delaware works at Loflin's while Woosley returns to Allen's with Hattie Peacock at Moffitt's.
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Edith Wood
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Carroll
Venetia Smith
Russell
Baltimore
Myra Adams
Delaware
Loflin
Woosley
Allen's
Hattie Peacock
H. A. Moffitt’s
City Council Adopts Funds For Company M Expenses
The City Council, urged by Capt. Dallas Zollicoffer, approved $200 for Company M to meet current expenses. $100 is to be paid now and $100 on September 1.
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Dallas Zollicoffer
Company M
City Council Adopts Planning Commission Plan
The City Council approved establishing a Planning Commission to protect the city’s beauty lines and related design aims, with members to be named later. The commission’s duty includes safeguarding the city’s aesthetic character and guiding future developments.
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City Planning Commission
Enemy to the Newspapers Ray of Macon Opposes Fair Ad Rates
The text accuses Ray of Macon as the sole legislator opposing a bill granting newspapers a fair rate for certain advertisements. It claims his stance killed the bill by raising quorum issues, forcing Matthews of Bertie to abandon it, and questions why a newspaper should not receive at least cost protection for losing legal advertisements.
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Ray
Macon
Matthews
Bertie
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