Stormy City Council session over school term postponement
City Council adjourned and adjourned again after a three to two vote to postpone selecting teachers for next term. Mayor neutral as Davis and Alexander push for delay while Terry and Smith oppose. Haynes defends action for 40 teachers awaiting plans. Town debate spills into streets as ex mayor and others weigh in. Tuesday night session sees salary cuts for superintendent and manager, with bids and town matters discussed. A note on local factions cited, plus an auction notice for car load logs on June 17, 1916 near Best Chair Co. crossing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Mayer Pickett
Davis
Alexander
Terry
Supt
Haynes
Smith
Councilan
Councilman
Councilman Smith
Tate
Hamilton Steel
P. C. McIntyre
Staley
Fickett
Lyon
Me. Davis
Lister Pickett
H. A. Moffitt
San Diego
Cunwell
Southern Veneer and Panel Co
N. C
Old Best Chair Co
Schaub
M 84
Southern Railway
Woodmen Entertain Piedmont Camp No 62 Evening Event
Woodmen of the World will host an entertainment program for members wives and sweethearts this evening at the camp headquarters detailing a social gathering and program for attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont
Oodmen of the World
Got Off Light Ira Hutchins Charged With Larceny
Ira Hutchins faced larceny charges for taking a pistol from High Point Armory and was fined five dollars plus costs. The state pursued charges, Hutchins then pled to carrying concealed weapons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ira Hutchins
High Point Armory
Hutchins
Not to Compete The Elks Of High Point Decline
The Elks of High Point decide not to compete at the State meeting in Little Washington citing distance and travel inconvenience. They have won the Loving Cup for two years for best appearance and number in parades and say if they won this year it would become their property but they would donate another cup due to their liberal views.
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Elks of
High Point
Little Washington
Odd Fellows Open Meeting Here In 1917 Session
The 1917 session of the Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows convenes here with local officials preparing for deliberations and public events reflecting the lodge’s fraternal activities and regional reach.
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Sesson
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Ads and notices fill last page of Greensboro issue
Streets bustle with sellers and services as Moffitt Furnishing Atlantic Sales and R L Loflin millinery promote bargains. Miss Netia Sait showcases hats while Wade Rankin offers tire repairs. Stamey Printing advertises services and Frazier Piano Co launches a wholesale sale. A big Greensboro play invites attendance Saturday afternoon.
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Moffitt Furnishing Co
Atlantic Sales Co
H. A. Moffitt
R. L. Loflin
Missnetia Sait
Wade Rankin
Stamey Printing House
Frazier Piano Co
Greensboro
Welch school closes year with concerts and plays
R F D No 1 Welch school marks a successful year with a term end program on April 25 26 including a Toy Shop play directed by Misses Bessie Cashwell and Mary Sharpe a commencement address by Rev Jos Hiatt of Winston Salem and Thos R Foust of Greensboro a recitation contest won by Miss Ann Kirkman and another performance The Old New Hampshire Home. Principal R C Boyd provided the prize.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Welch School
Bessie Cashwell
Mary Sharpe
Jos. Hiatt
Winston- Salem
Thos. R. Foust
Greensboro
Davis
R. C. Boyd
Ann Kirkman
Old
New Hampshire
Boyd
Leona Guyer
Burlington
W. W. Guyer
Arthur Goodman
Lexington
Fowle Hatomer
Mechanicsville
L. Guyer
Sam Smith
Blair
High Point
William N. Guyer
Lucian Long
Dayton
Ohio
E. C. Henderson
Points
Furniture Makers Predict Ongoing Price Hikes
The Southern Furniture Manufacturers association held a Winston meeting with 50 attendees from High Point among 73 total members. They agreed raw material costs will keep rising, pushing furniture prices up, with Glass and Ford figures cited as drivers. New members Bassett Furniture and Hickory Chair joined, next meeting set for Neuweather Greensboro. Memorials were adopted for Dr. W. G. Bradshaw, first president of the group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Furniture Manufacturers’ Association
Winston
High Point
Zinzendorf
Eaton
Henry Ford
Finley
North Wilkesboro
Ryan
Bassett Furniture Company
Bassett
Hickory Chair Company
Hickory
Neuweather
Greensboro
Nee In Nee
High Point Milling Co Ad Urges Local Flour Use
A local promotional notice urges High Point Milling Company customers to buy the mill’s flour to support the town and keep wealth local. It argues the flour is of high quality and that residents should choose domestic products to foster community spirit and economic strength.
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High Point, Milling Company
High Point
Fire devastates McAdoo hotel and neighboring properties
A major blaze in Greensboro last week destroyed the McAdoo hotel along with C Myers and Sykes drug store and several medical offices. On the same afternoon the McCormick and the Gold residences and another house were also burned, marking a severe wave of fires in the Gate City.
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Greensboro
McAdoo
C Myers and
Sykes Drug Store
Physicians
McCormick
Gold
Gate City
Dalton Backed as High Point Choice for Legislature
Endorsements in High Point and across the county rally behind Carter Dalton for the legislature. Voters, committeemen, and town officials favor him, signaling a strong win in the primaries and likely cross-county support.
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High Point
Carter Dalton
New Commercial Club Names Officers and Directors
The Commercial Club announces new officers with Tom D Gilliam as president and R B Terry as vice president. C C Prince serves as secretary. Directors include E A Snow J H Adams J W Harris C F Tomlinson Carter Dalton, with the president and vice president also on the board.
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The
Commercial Club
Tom D. Gilliam
R. B. Terry
C. C. Prince
E. A. Snow
J. H. Adams
J. W. Harris
C.F. Tomlinson
Carter Dalton
High Rock booms into a growing river town life
The editor visits High Rock and notes rapid changes since fall. Sunset Film Co. led by W A Roberts leases the river island, builds a large studio, 25 boats, and a flowered grounds program for film production. New High Point and Thomasville buildings rise, a pavilion cafe and a boat yard join the scene. Roads improve, lots sell briskly, and the place gains a breezy island vibe reminiscent of the ocean.
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High Rock
Sunset Film Co
W. A. Roberts
High Point
Thomasville
Roberts
Carolina
Yadkin
Color
Thomassilier
Denton
Healing Springs
Southmont
Lexington
Just as Big as Ever Fleas Bite An Elephant
A compact quote reflects a small irritant provoking a much larger response, suggesting persistence of a minor issue despite a strong reaction and the enduring strength of the principal subject. The line plays on a paradox of size and impact, highlighting resilience.
Aged Citizen Dies at Home on Clay Street
J I Davis died of tuberculosis Friday night at his Clay street home in his 63rd year. Survived by two sons and two daughters. Funeral services were held at his home Sunday afternoon led by Rev. J M Hilliard of Greene Street Baptist Church. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
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Clay Street
J. I. Davis
J. M. Hilliard
Greene Street
Branching Out Mirror Co Owns Multiple Plants and Brand
The Southern Mirror Co of High Point has bought the Lexington Mirror Co and the Lenoir factory. It also owns a Winston plant and expects annual business around one million mirrors. Officers are Chas F Long president and Frank Wineskie secretary and treasurer.
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The
Southern Mirror Co
High Point
Lexington Mirror Co
Lenoir
Winston
Chas. F. Long
Frank Wineskie
Surprise Birthday Dinner For Mrs Laurenia Johnson
Mrs Laurenia Johnson of Route 4 city celebrated a surprise birthday dinner last Sunday with her children and many grandchildren. All the sons and daughters present, most grandchildren, shared a table laden with a abundance of dishes. The note closes with wishes for a long and sunny life as she turns 64.
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Laurenia Johnson
Route 4
City
J_ R. L. Andrews
Moore's Springs Water and Hotel Opening Ad
Water that cures at Idol's Drink Moore's Springs water and get rid of indigestion and stomach trouble. For sale by W. W. Idol and Co. Absolutely the best water on the market for all stomach dis arrangements and kindred troubles. Try a case and be convinced. The famous Moore's Springs hotel is now open for guests, rates reasonable. Write Mr. Will G. Moore, Moore's Springs, N.C., the prince of good fellows, for rates, etc.
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Idol’s
Moore's Springs
W. W. Idol and Co
Moore’s Springs Hotel
Will G. Moore
N.C
The
Prince of Good Fellows
Fraternal groups convene in diverse towns this summer
Local delegates report participation in multiple orders. J R Young and M L Burke will attend the 1917 Grand Lodge convention in High Point. Geo T Woods represents here for Knights of Pythias in Waynesville June 7 12 as “Pythian Week.” W L Stamey serves as Grand Master at Arms for the state with W E Herndon as Great Prophet in Asheville June 21 23 for Red Men. Ex Gov Blease expresses intent to attend Mt Airy meeting in October. Charles Hoertell attended Charlotte conclave and secured a charter for the local Knights Templar with 40 members.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Wilson
J. R. Young
M. L. Burke
High Point
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Waynesville
Pythian
Geo. T. Woods
W. L. Stamey
Great Council of the Improved Order of Red Men
Asheville
W. E. Herndon
W. L.stamey
State Orphan's Board
O. R
Red Men
Mt. Airy
Chas. Hoertell
Grand Commandery of
North Cavo
Charlotte
Knights of Templar
Simple Justice Demanded By Citizens In High Point
A City Council meeting Tuesday cut the superintendent of schools salary from 2000 to 1700, provoking outrage from citizens who praise Supt Haynes and warn the move harms the school system. The editorial urges fair pay, larger salaries, and recognition of the superintendent’s value amid debate over education funding. The piece notes the three councilmen present and criticizes the action as a personal opposition impacting 2000 students.
Presidential Straw Vote Request and Instructions
A public notice urges readers to participate in a presidential straw vote and submit their choice by June 1. It notes the tabulated results will appear in The Review in June and invites immediate participation to expedite processing.
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City News R. F. D. No. 1
W.G Bradshaw
C.F Tomlinson
F. N. Tate
Sam L. Davis
A.E Tate
W. B. Thomas
J M.S. Salsbury
C. F. Long
O. E Kearns
John Hayworth
H. W. Kronheimer
John Shaw
Edgar Whitener
Fred Eshelman
Tom Gilliam
J. T. Ryan
Dalton
Edgar E. White
Tenth Avenue Baptist Church
Philadelphia
First Baptist Church
Register
Clem Benbow
Messers
A. G. Dixon
C.A. Cecil
H. A. Garrett
A. M. Rankin
W. W. Ido
Zanesville
M. P. Church
Ruth Council
Nellie Muse
Violet Johnson
Troy Fitzgerald
Tom Watson
Venetia Smith
Davie Loving
Carl Hoileman
Bascom Hoskins
A. L. Holton
Niss Lucile
Culpepper
Virginia
P. S. of A
A. E. Tate
F. M. Pickett
Southern Baptist Convention
Zenna Wegner
North Carolina
Clem Norman
Dallas Zollicoffer
Warner- Denton Telephone Co
M.L. Hayden
Washington
U.C. D
Washington, D. C
W. P. * Pickett
S. L. Davis
A. E. Alexander
C.D. Smith
Hayne
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