W. N. Coler starts High Rock road Denton to High Point
The W N Coler Company announces a road contract from Thomasville to High Point via Denton with August 15 completion and cars running but Greensboro is not included. High Point to serve as terminal. Southern Power buys Freise Power in Winston creating an inter urban system linking High Point Winston and other Carolinas. Millinery openings draw crowds at Moffitt Furnishing Co Venetia Smith and H A Moffitt with hats described as very pretty.
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W. N. Coler Company
High Rock
Denton
Thomasville
High Point
Greensboro
Southern Power Company
Freise Power Company
Winston
Carolinas
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Venetia Smith
H. A. Moffitt
Mayor Tate Proposes City Stockholders Meeting and Reports
In a letter dated March 11 1913 Mayor Fred Tate outlines plans to publish a comprehensive annual financial statement and hold a mass meeting for citizens to review city operations and future policy He proposes frank discussion to calm rumors and invite public suggestions for the next two years and offers to provide requested information.
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High Point
General Assembly
Fred Ntate
High Point Lodge B P O Elks Sees Growth and New Home Plans
High Point Lodge No 1155 B P O Elks has grown from 30 charter members to 165 in three years. Work on the Elk's Home on Broad Street advances, with Arthur Lyon active as secretary treasurer and honored with a life membership. Officers elected include Exalted Ruler R A Wheeler, Leading Knight F E Perkins, Loyal Knight C L Gray, Lecturing Knight W F Clayton, Secretary R H Sechrest, Treasurer E W Freeze, Tiler C B Bundy, Trustee C M Hauser, Rep O Arthur Kirkman, Alternate Rep W G Bradshaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
B. P. O. Ells
Broad Street
Arthur Lyon
Lodge
R. A. Wheeler
F. E. Perkins
C. L. Gray
W. F. Clayton
R. H. Sechrest
E. W. Freeze
C. B. Bundy
C. M. Hauser
Grand Lodge
Rochester
N. Y
O. Arthur Kirkman
Ww. G. Bradshaw
The M P Orphanage Nearing Completion
The editor visited the M P Orphanage grounds Sunday. The brick slate building sits on ample land in a desirable area. It is designed to house about 100 orphans and is expected to be ready for occupancy within the next month or two.
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M P
M. P
Suggeste d political ticket and silo farming promo
A citizen submits a signed but nameless ticket for mayor and four wards in Atlanta. The piece also promotes a Southern Railway booklet on building a silo for 65 dollars feeding 20 cows for four months, highlighting live stock farming benefits and Wilson renewed faith in the Southern states as a food source.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Southern Railway
F. L. Ward
Southern Railway Bldg
Tennessee
Wilson
United States
Re Organization of The Merchants Association
The Merchants Association met Tuesday night for reorganization. H. A. Moffitt was elected chairman. Officers elected: Chas. Amos president Geo. T. Wood vice president J. Allen Austin secretary Eugene Jarrett treasurer. Executive Committee includes Jule Allen John Sheloff J. H. Vestal B. H. Bradner and W. W. Idol. A smoker followed the meeting.
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Merchants Association
Fo Order
H. A. Moffitt
Chas. Amos
Geo. T. Wood
J. Allen Austin
Eugene Jarrett
Jule Allen
John Sheloff
J. H. Vestal
B. H. Bradner
W. W. Idol
Smoker
Rapid growth of Piedmont Camp 62 and new Woodmen Circle
Piedmont Camp No. 62 in the city expands to 150 members with about 40 new applications in the last three months. A Woodmen Circle will be organized soon with thirty names secured, open to men and women.
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Piedmount
Northwest visitor J Lee Stamey visits North Carolina Stamey kin
Mr. J Lee Stamey of Sumas Washington longtime laundry man and brother of the late Rev P F W Stamey spent yesterday with Stamey relatives in Greensboro Winston Pilot Mountains and Lincoln County. He recounts a near death aboard the Dakota and an eye injury from a railroad accident. He notes Canada US border quirks and prefers High Point or Greensboro if he returns to North Carolina.
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J. Lee Stamey
Sumas
Washington
Stamey
P. F. W. Stamey
North Carolina
West
Dakota
San Francisco
Hong Kong
Pacific Ocean
United States
Canada
Canadian
E. L. Stamey
Greensboro
Winston
Pilot Mountains
Virginia
High Point
Stameys
Lincoln County
South
Honor Roll List for Mechanicsville Graded School January
The January honor roll lists students by grade from Mechanicsville Graded School. Notable names include first grade John Vestal Virgie Yokley Roy Lambeth and eighth grade Carl Swaim with Florine Robertson. Mr Rankin, a longtime para lyzed teacher, fell Tuesday and is critically injured at W L Smith's Pine Street home.
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Mechanicsville
Alexander Bailey
Carl Fearington
Ray Hedgecock
Roy Lambeth
John Vestal
Virgie Yakley
Madge Idol
Alma Lambeth
Cleo Brown
Pauline Gallimore
Pauline Culler
Edith Jester
Mildred Albertson
Homer Huff
John Isom
Newell Idol
Pearl Stone
Gladys Kelly
Roy Johnson
Dale Montgomery
Treva Hedgecock
Susie Stone
Eva May Brown
Norma Dutton
Ida Guyer
Lillian Stone
Ida Lambeth
Mary Davis
Marie Swaim
Janie Moran
Berta Cook
Ollie Brown
Virgie Yokley
Gracie Hicks
Della Ring
Dallas Ring
Virgil Cook
Pearl Teague
Bertha Hutchins
Violet Bailey
Gladys Kelly Pear Stone
Ireva Hedgecock
Carl Swaim
Miss Florine Robertson
City Clerk Named to Finish Term as Election Day Near
City Clerk J. D. Suttenfield is chosen to fill the term until election. A tax and safety note mentions cycle regulation. Moffitt Furnishings hosts a millinery opening with souvenirs. Webb defends liquor bill against shipment bans. Homer Harvis breaks arm at skating rink Tuesday night. Odd Fellows district meeting in Thomasville notes. Miss Venetia Smith millinery opening draws crowds. Dr Eugenia Whitehead visiting, B. E. Moore and sister attend Washington inauguration. Legislature allows women on school boards. Millinery opening continues with souvenirs. High Point bids for Barnum's Circus this fall with a date set. Boy Scout Ministress show receives decent turnout. Tilley's Emporium ad praised. James Anderson, 76, dies at Park Street. Infant son of Mr. and Mrs. Swift dies. Price Concert Co. performs at auditorium. Champ C. shows temper. Adams Exposition starts April 6.
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J. D. Suttenfield
Oes
Wilson
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Webb
Homer Harvis
Thomasville
Venetia Smith
Eugenia Whitehead
B. E. Moore
Washington
W. H. Swift
Price Concer'Co
Champ C
Adams
Millinery Opening Invites All Ladies to March Event
H. A Moffitt announces a two day millinery opening on Thursday and Friday March 13 and 14. Everyone is invited and a souvenir will be given to every lady who attends.
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H. A Moffitt
H.A Moffitt
Orphans Singing Class Plans State Tour From Oxford Orphanage
Since John H. Mills led the Oxford Orphanage, its singing class has annually toured the state. The group began its journey Monday and will cover most of the state, with two two week rest periods to break the fatigue of travel.
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John H. Mills
Oxford
Opening event invites all with souvenir for attendees
The note invites everyone to attend the opening on the 14th. A souvenir will be given to every lady who attends, as stated by H.A.
Car Track Extension Planned Through Mechanicsville
More than one third of a mile of car track will be added to the North Maine end carrying the system through Mechanicsville proper. Work will commence at once.
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Mechanicsville
North Maine
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Bu Som Company
A. P. Staley
High Point, N. C
Bruce Craven
Wachovia Bank
High Point, N.C
Milliner South Main St
Mayor Tate
Gertrude Adams
Baltimore
Leonard-Beavans-Stamey Co
Tilley's Emporium
Commercial National Bank
Bennett's Meat Market
The
Home Banking Co
Matton Drug Co
Roland Park
Royal Baking Powder
International Harvester Co
Solomon Rabinowitz
A. E. Tate
W. H. Ragan
Craig
Tate
State Hospital
Morganton
Mr. Ragan
M. College
High Point Lodge
J. W. Harris
J. P. Redding
Capt. Rankin
W. G. Burnett
D. H. Milton
J. M. Hedrick
Jule Marsh
Finley
Woodmen OF the World
Rankin
W. L. Smith
Pine Street
Harris Block
Washington St
Anna Gertrude Adams
the Moffitt Furnishing Company
New Series Piedmont Building Loan Association
W.C. Idol
Sec
Treas
Paris
Alexanders
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