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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 18, 1915
Page
1
Monthly statement for February 1915 lists credits from light and water departments and special tax with a balance to the Dr of account. Ashboro reports Mrs Will Sykes burned to death and her child severely burned while a sack caught fire, mother perishing and child’s life in danger.
The obituary recalls David L. Clark of High Point born July 8 1824 who died at his East Washington street home. He helped plan the town since 1856 and contributed oil paintings for the Guilford Battle Ground Company. He valued nature and art, married Elizabeth Ann Alston in 1854, had no children but raised nephews, and was active in M E church and local Masons. Funeral services were at Wesley Memorial church with Masons aiding at the grave.
Annie Maynard a 35 year old white woman was found severely wounded near the Presbyterian church by Dr. H. B. Hiatt after a heavy blow to the head. Ivy Stout was identified by the victim as her assailant. two other men were present. He allegedly attacked during a disputed “divy-up” game after failing to receive a share of proceeds. The case is expected to raise sensational testimony and involve others.
Summary of notable items: a second government agency starts work. England outlines blockade plans against Germany. lawmakers adjourn after approving 1498 bills. Governor Craig comments on the session. Adjutant General Young reports a National Guard in fine shape. Supreme Court decisions issued. Mrs Boylin named tomato clubs sales agent. fertilizer costs in Halifax rise above food costs. official cotton state weather outlook. North Carolina market prices for corn cotton and cottonseed. death of High Point’s oldest citizen. opening of a white way in High Point. white way poem by W H Dugdale. feature tale Exploits of Elaine.
The notice notes a push for a full Associated Press daily for High Point to be run largely by the Greensboro News management. Editor J. J. Farriss has offered his Enterprise for sale. the option expires April 1. The town faced a late Friday fire alarm at J. A. Clapp and Son store with undetermined origin. Dr. Guy F. Duncan plans immediate work on his Roland Park lot.
Guilford county commissioners ordered an April 20 election in the Jamestown special tax school district after receiving a petition signed by over 25 percent of freeholders and endorsed by the Guilford County Board of Education. The vote seeks a 15000 bond to replace the high school building destroyed by fire in February.
In New York on March 16 Justice Page denied Harry K. Thaw’s request to be sent back to New Hampshire. The judge ordered Thaw returned to Matteawall unless papers to keep him at the Tombs were served. Counsel had already secured a writ of habeas corpus from Justice Bijur to keep Thaw in the Tombs until next Friday for court production.
New Bern March 16 a giant meteor weighing thousands of pounds fell near Vanceboro causing a loud explosion heard for miles. Citizens witnessed the fiery visitor and a distant swish was noted as it struck the earth. An editor notes a correction about a false marriage report unrelated to the meteor story.
The readers are invited to find in today’s issue a musical poem titled The white way on the way by Mr. Dugdale. It is praised for its spirit of progress and its uplifting ring, leaving readers feeling good about the future.
Southern Railway offers sale dates from March 1 to November 30, 1915 with final return three months from sale, but not after December 31, 1915. Fares 84.15 to High Point and Greensboro, higher rates for Seattle routes, and diverse routing with stopovers. Contact Southern Railway Agents or R H DeButts in Charlotte for details.
Mrs. Bettie A. Clark and family extend sincere thanks to friends and neighbors for kindnesses during the illness and death of husband and uncle David L. Clark. The delinquent tax list appears in this issue of The Review.
High Point celebrates the first lighting of main street with electric globes. Crowds gathered Monday night to view the soft mellow glow, marking a progressive civic spirit. When old poles are replaced, Main Street will look markedly improved and modern.
A page of misspelled ads hides a proverb word list. Read each advertisement carefully, collect the added letters to spell the proverb, and clip the coupon to mail by the Tuesday after publication. Twenty rewards include gold, dictionaries, and Book of the War items, with highest totals awarded over twelve weeks.
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