High Point Pageant Showed Off 1600 Children in May Day Parade
The High Point May Day pageant drew over 1600 schoolchildren from ages six to eighteen marching along Main Street before thousands. Elm Street and Indian groups led the parade with guards on horseback, followed by states and themes from Columbus to Georgia and Old Time Slavery. The event, a Federation of Women’s Clubs attraction, cost families at least 3500 and left spectators praising the display as a sublime sight worth annual repetition.
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High Point
Elm Street
Perhal
Federation of Women's Clubs
Main Street
Gray
Carroll
America
Maryland
North Carolina
Edenton
South Carolina
Georgia
Gol
Fishing party and visitors noted in local Route 2 items
Route 2 items report a fishing party to Free mans mill and visits from Aberdeen Worthville Washington, D C to Mrs W L Kivett and others. Also mentions a Richmond Va trip for MAAS students and a late May Massy's Business College destination for Salene Kivett. A Saturday wedding at Cedar street joins T Thomas and Martha McParland with a wedding supper.
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Pearl Kivett
Irene Wilson
Nina Jones
G. Noeline Jones
Chushalls
Freemans Mill
Ross Davis
Irene Wilson Sundey
Mr. Colon Osborne
Aberdeen
Daisy Osborne
Worthville
A. J. Luck
Aldred
Archdale
Inez Vestal
Washington, D.C
W. L. Kivett
Gladys Kenedy
June Williard
Salene Kivett
Richmond
van Massy
Business College 6
MAAS
Pearl
Salene
Gladys Kivett
Miss Kivett
R. G. Soyars
The
Humane Society
High Rock
Penny Jus
Thomas Bros
Cedar Street
T. Thomas
Martha McParland
Squire A. M. Idol
Echoes From the Federation of Women’s Clubs
The session concluded with Miss Clara Cox elected recording secretary and other officers chosen unanimously including First Vice President Mrs. Clarence Johnson Raleigh and Treasurer Miss Adelaide Fries Winston. Morganton and Greensboro proposed 1917 convention sites. Notable speakers included Dr. Francis Bradley from the U S children's bureau and Mrs. Percy V. Pennycracker of Texas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Cox
Clarence Johnson
Raleigh
Adelaide Fries
Winston
Gertrude Weil
Goldsboro
State Federation
R. R. Cotten
E. A. Duncan
Sallie Southall Cotten
Cotten
Morganton
Greensboro
Percy V
Thess
Fisoh
Sohn
Hays Hammonds
Fred N Tate
R.C Soyars
High Point
Federation
H. A. White
Dean Shirley
Salem
Florence Houseward
Kentucky
Ellerbe
South Carolina
North Carolina
Chas. Ivey
New Bern
Ruth Howard
T. Brockman
Gastonia
Brockman
Bardin
Chadbourn
High Point notices: millinery sale and piano sale advertised
Advertisers announce millinery by Miss Venetia Smith and a wholesale piano sale by Stamey Printing House and Frazier Piano Co. The High Point veterans plan a Birmingham reunion trip. The 26th annual High Point Normal and Industrial Institute begins with sermon by Rev. G W Watkins and commencement address by Rev. Sylvester Newlin. Zenna Wagner hosts a birthday party Monday with invitations issued.
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R.L. Loflin
Venetia Smith
Wade Rankin
Stamey Printing House
Frazier Piano Co
High Point
Birmingham
High -Point Normal and Industrial Institute
G. W. Watkins
Charlotte
Sylvester Newlin
Zenna Wagner
Wagner
Broadway
High Point Robbery Convictions Lead to Prison Terms
Henry Grissom and Jule Fagg were convicted of robbing High Point Motor Co and stealing ties valued at 300 dollars. Fagg received 18 months and Grissom 14 months on the roads for larceny of automobile tires. Other defendants include Arthur Williams jailed two years for armed robbery, John H. Champlin given 30 months on the road for stealing a diamond ring, and Chas Hand found guilty on appeal for wife beating.
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Henry Grissom
Jule Fagg
High Point Motor, Co
Cline
High Point Motor Co
Snow Lumber Co
Arthur Williams
John H. Champlin
Elmer Spencer
Champlin
Chas Hand
Recorder’s Court
Randolph County Man Dies in Trinity Neighborhood
Dr Cicero Frazier longtime Randolph County resident and noted dentist died Monday after a prolonged illness. He was father to Dr A E Frazier and Clarence Frazier and relative to Mrs L C Barbee. Funeral held Tuesday at home with Confederate Veterans taking part at Prospect burying ground.
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Cicero Frazier
Trinity
A. E. Frazier
Clarence Frazier
L. C. Barbee
Frazier
Prospect Burying Ground
Mother's Day Rose Tribute Prompts Civic Show of Gratitude
A letter urges citizens to wear a rose on their coats next Sunday to honor their mothers or deceased mothers as a tribute to the best friend they ever had. The message emphasizes living near a red rose or a white rose for early commemorations.
Southern Buggy Co Declared Bankrupt by Judge Cline
The Southern Buggy Co of this city was declared bankrupt on Tuesday by Judge Cline who named A. M. Hardie temporary receiver. T J. Gold represented Roy Skiff and other creditors in the matter. The issue also notes U S acceptance of Germany's reply, border tensions with Texas rangers, and other items in the Review.
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Southern Buggy Co
Cline
A. M. Hardie
T J. Gold
Roy Skiff
Man Guilty of First Degree Murder in Cotton Mill Killing
Monroe Johnson was found guilty of murder in the first degree for the March 6 shooting of Carl Preddy in the spinning room of the White Oak cotton mill. Judge Cline sentenced him to electrocution at the state penitentiary on June 16 and warned of little chance for appeal or pardon.
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Monroe Johnson
Carl Preddy
White Oak
Superior Court
Cline
State Penitentiary
Supreme Court
Commercial National Bank 25th Anniversary Notice 1916
The Commercial National Bank of High North Carolina announces its twenty fifth anniversary of founding. Officers and directors extend compliments to friends and express appreciation for cordial business and personal relations. Dated May 9, 1916.
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Commercial National Bank High North Carolina
Death of Robert Staley in Julian After Lingering Illness
Robert Staley died Tuesday evening at his home in Julian after a lingering illness from Brights disease. He was a brother of D. F. Staley jeweler of this city Dr A P Staley of Winston Mrs Florence Staley of Julian and Mes sers Joseph and Lamb Staley of Juhan. Funeral services were held yesterday afternoon from the home and the interment was in the family plot near Julian. Mrs D F Staley accompanied her husband to the funeral.
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Robert Staley
Julian
Bright
D. F. Staley
A. P. Staley
Winston
Florence Staley
Messers
Joseph and
Lamb Staley
Juhan
Claxon to Occupy Pulpit at First Baptist Next Sunday
Rev Dr Claxon will speak at morning and evening services at the First Baptist Church next Sunday and invites the entire congregation to attend both.
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Claxon
First Baptist Church
Warrant Served Over Sale of Intoxicants at Grissom Drug
A warrant was served on the Grissom Drug Company in Greensboro last week charging the sale of intoxicants. The drug store reportedly sold Henry Freeman a lemon extract containing 90 percent alcohol, who appeared in court Monday on a drunkenness charge.
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Grissom Drug Company
Greenshoro
Henry Freeman
Alleged Blockader Brady Arrested in Greensboro
John Brady a white man alleged to have operated a blockade in Montgomery county was arrested Tuesday in Greensboro by Deputy Marshal Boger. He waived a preliminary hearing posted bond for the June term and has since moved to Randolph county. Prof and Mrs Sneed visited the Sheltons this week. The Lexington mill boys defeated High Point 13 to 1 Saturday.
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John Brady
Montgomery County
Greensboro
Boger
United States Court
Brady
Randolph County
Royal Hosiery Mills organized in High Point
Messers T A Gurney J W and O E Kearns are principal stockholders in Royal Hosiery Mills with 5400 paid in capital and 100600 authorized. Plant at 518 Hamilton Street with J W Kearns as active manager. Machinery order placed for 10000 arriving this month. initial production to be 50 percent with plans to enlarge. The 220 leader machines are described as top on the market. Hosiery business has been strong in High Point for 15 years.
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Messers T. A
Gurney
J. W
O. E. Kearns
Royal Hosiery Mills
Hamilton Street
J. W. Kearns
High Point
Messers. Kearns
Memorial Day Observance and Local Notes
Memorial day was observed with flowers on Confederate graves by the daughters of the High Point chapter U D C. Governor Craig urged a special Guilford county criminal term for the June 12 start to handle pending docket cases. The Rose theatre reports strong attendance and new balcony while featuring serials and hit films. Alvin R. Hammer broke his left ankle at Jamestown in a fall from a mill building. The Broadway to bring Easley blind band as a notable attraction. The Home Banking Co. outs its quarterly statement and invites depositors. Seed peas offered by High Point Milling Co. The Rose Theatre remodels inside and Sharpening Co. offers electric razor blade sharpening at Matton Drug Co. manager Wagner seeks top movie offerings and patrons respond. W H Jackson visits en route to Charlotte for Mecklenburg day. Rev D D Brown and Dr Claude Reitzel attend Concord synod. Swift and Co. represent in Randolph Supply Co. bankruptcy case. Dr W F Clayton travels to Florence for ill brother.
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Daughters of High Point
Craig
Criminal Court
Guilford County
Broadway
Easley Blind Band
Alvin R. Hammer
Jamestown
Rose Theatre
McIntyre
D. A. Robertson
West Salem
D. A. Welborn
Thomasville
Route 2
E. A. Shepperd
The
Home Banking Co
Mary Page
High Point Milling Co
Stirling Sharpening Co
Matton Drug Co
Wagner
High Pt. Milling Co
W. H. Jackson
Back Creek
N.C
Mecklenburg
D. D. Brown
Claude E. Reitzel
Lutheran Church
Synod
Evangelical Lutheran Church of North Carolina
Concord
South
Roberson, Earnhardt and Smith
Swift and Co
Randolph Supply Co
Asheboro
W. F. Clayton
Can't Vote Split Ticket in Legalized Primary
Attorney General T. W. Bickett rules that voters who consistently back the Democratic state and county tickets may participate in the Democratic primary and vote state and county boxes, but cannot vote in the national box of either party. The ruling allows ticket consistency in the primary while permitting division only in the general election.
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T. W. Bickett
State Board of Elections
Bickett
Schools to Close for Spring Term on May 19
City schools close May 19 as examinations begin across campuses today in preparation for the spring term’s end.
Big Order for Cars From New York Railway Secures 70 Autos
The Southern Car company lands a contract worth about 200000 dollars for 70 cars from a New York railway client. The deal marks one of the firm’s largest orders. Also, Miss Dorg Hill wed Lee T. Stanton at the Reformed church parsonage with Rev. L A Peeler presiding.
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Southern Car
New York Railway
New York
High Point Concern
the Reformed Church
Dorg Hill
Lee T. Stanton
L. A. Peeler
Presidential Straw Vote Request Published in The Review
Voters urged to submit their presidential straw choice by June 1 1916 to help predict the race. The notice notes a June publication of results and includes a bank cashier affidavit sworn May 10 1916 by M C Crowson and notary G A Pollock Jr with three signatures for authentication.
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Ceesseerer
State of
North Carolina
Guiford
Ss. I
M. C. Crowson
G. A. Pollock, Jr
T. F.fwrenn
D- Simmons
J. C. Welch
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Tala
Juwa
Federation OF Women’s Clubs
Randolph
la Bankruptcy
Review
U. S
Germany
Texas Rangers
Cymric
Borah
Carranza
M. A. Tucker
Polkton
First Baptist
W. G. Sneed
F. G. Shelton
Lexington Mill Boys
North Carolinas
National Bank
U.S
Insurance Department
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