Juniors of Guilford Celebrate 62d OYAA M Anniversary
Junior Order of the OYAA Mys Guilford and Mechanicsville Councils met in the Commerce Street hall to mark the 62nd anniversary of the order. Chairman J W Sechrest welcomed guests as Delos E Hammer Rev O F Lewis John Hayworth and John R Hayes spoke on junior fraternity. Refreshments followed. ladies attended.
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Commerce Street
Guilford
Trophy
Mechanicsville
J. W. Sechrest
Delos E. Hammer
Rev. O. F. Lewis
John Hayworth
John R. Hayes
New Enterprise for High Point Coffin Co Inc Incorporators
Samuel B. Coffin C B Vestal and A C Hoffman organize the Samuel B. Coffin Co Inc with $15000 paid in capital. Building rises on South Hamilton street at the old site. Operations planned to begin about July 15. Special work in the fine woods will be manufactured as before.
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New Enterprise
High Point
Samuel B. Coffin
C. B. Vestal
A. C. Hoffman
Samuel B. Coffin Co. Inc
Hamilton Street
Review Week Highlights Include Fleet Visit And Labor Remedy
President Wilson surveys the Atlantic fleet while offering a remedy for labor troubles. Snow falls across several states as weather is tracked. John Paul Jones’ home is slated to become a national relic. Grand Masons elect officers in a regular fraternal gathering.
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Wilson
Snow
John Paul Jones
Grand Masons
Farm lecture series to tour county this May dates listed
E H Anderson and Grace Schaffer announce illustrated lectures on canning club work and farm life. Lectures set for May 17 Springfield high school, May 18 Bessemer, May 19 Jamestown high, May 29 Pleasant Garden high, May 21 Summerfield, May 22 Brightwood, May 24 Guilford high, May 25 Monticello high. Register today as Saturday is last chance. Do not vote on court house bond without you do.
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E. H. Anderson
Grace Schaffer
Canning Club
Springfield High School
Bessemer
Beir School
Jamestown High School
Pleasant Garden High School
Summerfield High School
Brightwood High School
Guilford High School
Monticello High School
Real Estate Bulletin High Point Lots for Quick Sale
Real Estate Bulletin offers weekly ads for property sales in High Point North Carolina. No. 1 Two Clara Barbee lots 50x286 priced 250 each. No. 2 Clover Field lots 50x140 at 150 each. No. 3 Carrick Grove lots 50x150 at 585 each. No. 4 Ran kin Street business lots opposite City Hall at 2450 each. Prices reflect quick disposal and strong values.
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Clara Barbee
Clover Field
Carrick Grove
Rankin Street
City Hall
Printing house ads offer mileage coupons with purchases
The issue highlights free mileage coupons redeemable nationwide for every dollar spent with The Review and Stamey Printing House. It mentions two ads on the last page from Moffitt Furnishing Co and notes a Proverb contest with valuable prizes. A court case involves a row between colored people and a white man.
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Moffitt Furnishing Co. Ie
Frank Eee
United States
J. Elwood Cox
Mohonk
N. Y
M.C
Crowson
Lyon
Review
Stamey
Death of Mrs W P Smith in High Point
Mrs W P Smith died Sunday morning at her Russell Street home after several months illness from cancer. Born in Davidson county she was the daughter of the late Geo Hedrick and married to Mr Smith in 1904. She was a member of South Main Street M E church. Funeral at First Reformed church with Rev H C Byrum and Rev L A Peeler. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
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Russell Street
W. Pink Smith
Paying Proposition Impresses Proverb Page Advertiser
An advertiser on the Proverb Page says the ad is a fine investment, with over $150 in direct sales traced to the advertisement and an expectation to double that amount by completion. Responses indicate readers engage thoroughly with the ads.
Bond issue debate at Manufacturers Club discussed
W C Boren John Wilson and others spoke at the Manufacturers Club Monday night on the proposed county courthouse bond issue. A good turnout listened as speakers discussed the matter from their viewpoints.
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Manufacturers’ Club
Messrs. W. C. Boren
John Wilson
County Court House
Supt Haynes Re-Elected In City Council Meeting
Friday night the City Council re-elected Supt Thornwell Haynes to a $2,000 yearly salary with one dissenting vote by A. E. Alexander. The board plans retrenchment except in schools, aiming for higher efficiency. Dr. J. T. Burrus urged hospital tax relief, granted unanimously. Col. Wescott Roberson noted bonds require mayor clerk and auditor signatures. J. W. Harris named auditor and J. J. Farriss clerk. An eleventh grade was proposed and more male teachers to raise school standards for college entry. The revenue bill for next year was passed by sections amid school funding debate.
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Thornwell Haynes
A. E. Alexander
Haynes
J. T. Burrus
High Point Hospital
Col. Wescott Roberson
J. W. Harris
J. J. Farriss
C. C. Earnhardt
Praise of High Point City Schools Superintendent Haynes
The Review lauds Superintendent Haynes of High Point for his efficient leadership and scholarly, courteous nature guiding local schools. It argues the public should value educational quality over finances, noting the city council wisely retained him and urging citizens to avoid personal dislikes that could harm children’s future.
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Review
Southland
High Point
Haynes
Last Week of Registration Books Close Saturday at Sunset
Notice urges voters to register this week as books close Saturday at sunset. It warns that those who fail to register cannot vote.
Local social notes honor upcoming brides and clubs
Mrs W H Ragan hosted at home in honor of Misses Berta Lindsay and Aileen Pitts who are soon to wed. Mrs Chas T Ingram and Mrs Chas Long also hosted honor gatherings for the same brides. A miscellaneous shower will be given at Mrs J Ed Kirkman’s in the morning, followed by a reception for Clara Stanton and others. Gamma Zeta and Sorosis clubs held meetings with prizes and refreshments. a rock party and missionary society gathering featured talks, refreshments, and light fare. Farm demonstrators were entertained by Miss Blair and friends at Springfield, with a cordial dinner and reception.
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W. H. Ragan
Berta, Lindsay
Aileen Pitts
Chas. T. Ingram
Clara Stanton
Berta Lindsay
Linnie Mann
Chas. Long
J. Ed. Kirkman
H. A. Millis
W. A. Sample
W.G. Shipman
E. M. Shipman
Otis Mendenhall
Wm. Geo. Matton
Gamma Zeta Club
Walter Chandler
Woman’s Missionary ‘Society
The
First Baptist ‘Church
Forest Carter
China
Ada
Elva
Emma
Martha Blair
Springfield
Trinity College seniors invitees to commencement June 6 9
The notice lists invitations to the Panama Pacific exposition concessionaries and to Trinity College senior class commencement exercises from June 6 to 9. It also records the marriage forecast of Berta Marguerite Lindsay and Bruce Hilliard Carraway on Tuesday June 1 at Wesley Memorial Church High Point NC with a reception 9 to 11 at the couple's home.
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Trinity College
Durham
John Alexander Lindsay
Berta Marguerite
Bruce Hilliard Carraway
Wesley Memorial Church
High Point
N. C
Comstock Electric Gets Mt Olive Plant Upgrade Contract
The Comstock Electric Co. has won the contract to convert Enterprise Lumber Co. at Mt. Olive, North Carolina, from steam to electric power. The project costs $6,500, and the High Point firm’s ability to meet the demand reflects well on its standing.
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Comstock Electric Co
Enterprise Lumber Co
Mt. Olive
N. C
Perfection Self Starter for Ford Cars Introduced
Frank Gurley, agent, offers the Bob White Patrol Boy Scouts party for Camp Fire girls Monday at 7 30 PM at Howard Hicks home on Green Street. Mills run at full capacity while knitters work day and night amid concerns over itinerants harming merchants.
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Ford
Frank Gurley
Boy Scouts
Camp Fire Girls
Howard Hicks
Green Street
City Council Adopts Revenue Plan Amid Bond Debate
City council meet Tuesday approved third reading of revenue ordinance and a $60,000 bond issue to refinance $35,000 in floating debt. Teachers up for re election, Elm Street school to delay principal appointment. bids for bonds due July 6, 1915. bonds at 5 percent for 30 years. Police and officers to be elected next meeting. Negro pool room denied. New tax schedule enacted with varied rates for wood and coal dealers, pistol and real estate dealers, and other trades. licenses updated including bakers, billboards, bottlers, pawnbrokers, and art galleries.
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Haynes
Elm Street
Ice Company Increases Daily Capacity To Fifty Tons
The Artic Ice and Coal Company has boosted its daily output to 50 tons to meet rising local and surrounding trade. Sanitary ice at all times is the company motto and guiding principle.
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Artic Ice
Ual Co
Death of Mr. Briggs in Amesbury and High Point founder
George H. Briggs died at his Amesbury Massachusetts home recently. He founded the North Carolina Wheel Co in this city and moved the plant to High Point in 1902, serving for years as company president. He was active in other High Point enterprises and well regarded by many residents.
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Mr. Briggs
George H. Briggs
Amesbury
Mass
The
North Carolina Wheel Co
High Point
Speakers Picked for Commencement Orators and Readers
Friday six seniors competed in the commencement oratorical prelims at South Main street school. Selected for commencement were Sidney Perry David Cauble and David Harris in that order. Girls reading essays were Clara Gurley Ida Harris and Mabel Spencer. Judges were Dr. G T Rowe Julius Smith and Mr Sisk. London May 17 British shipping losses total 460,628 tons since the war began with 314,465 tons of German non warship losses.
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South Main Street School
Davie Cauble
David Harris
Sidney Perry
Olin Cummings
Samuel Willis
Hubert Gurley
David Cauble
G.T. Rowe
Julius Smith
Mr. Sisk
Clara Gurley
Ida Harris
Mabel Spencer
Germany
London
Thomas J. McNamara
Admiralty
House of Commons
Mr. McNarama
High Point Visitors and Community Notes Brief
Mr and Mrs O H Bumgarner and child Laura Ada of Marion visited relatives here this week. Morris with daughter of Chester S C visited Davis and Wrightenberry homes by automobile. Herbert Cox joined N C Public Service Co gas dept. Rev J M Hilliard attended State meeting of Patriotic Sons of America in Wilson. honor ed State Chaplain. Rev A G Dixon of Main Street M P church delivered Oak Ridge Institute baccalaureate sermon. John W Johnson of Elizabeth City visited relatives. Dr Gilbert Rowe spoke at Denpsoniet College in Lenoir. Severe hail storm hit Randolph Monday. High Point urged to preserve individuality. Humane day at churches promoting animal cruelty prevention. Boy Scouts to carry banners. County courthouse funding debated at Manufacturers Club with Wilson, Boren and King speakers.
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O. H. Bumgarner
Laura Ada
Marion
Mr. Morris
Chester
S. C
Cyrus A. Davis
D. H. Wrightenberry
Herbert Cox
N. C. Public Service Co
J. M. Hilliard
The
Patriotic Sons of America
Wilson
Hilliard
A. G. Dixon
Main Street
M. P
Oak Ridge Institute
John W. Johnson
Elizabeth City
Johnson
Gilbert Rowe
Dasenpiet College
Lenoir Wednesay
Randleman
High Point
Boy Scouts
Messrs. Wilson, Boren and King
Manufacturers’ Club
Austria Proposes New Steps to Italy to Avert War
Telegraphic briefs report Austria sending proposals to Italy aimed at avoiding a broader conflict. Also note is the German Emperor’s narrow escape from death while observing military operations in Galicia on Sunday.
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Austria
Italy
Germany
Galicia
Patriotic Sons of America elected officers at Wilson session
Officers chosen for the next year include President J N Maxwell of Salisbury and Vice President A Y Cook of Concord. Other posts named C M Earnhardt Charlotte secretary M A Daniel Salisbury treasurer H H Koontz Salisbury guard C L McDuffy Wake Forest conductor W W Allman Concord chaplain Rev J M Hilliard High Point trustee D L Sidern Salisbury inspector R C Harris Lexington.
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D. L. Sidern
Salisbury
R. C. Harris
Lexington
Odd Fellows Elect Officers at Hendersonville Meeting
The Odd Fellows met in Hendersonville on May 29 during the Grand Lodge annual session. They elected officers for 1916 including Grand Master Thomas L. Green of Waynesville and Deputy Grand Master Guy Weaver of Asheville, with other posts filled by C. O. McMichael Wentworth and B. H. Woodell Raleigh. W. F. Evans Greenville was named Grand Representative for two years and C. B. Edwards Raleigh re elected as Trustee for the Orphans Home at Goldsboro for five years.
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Odd Fellows
Hendersonville
Grand Lodge
Wilson
Thomas L. Green
Waynesville
Guy Weaver
Asheville
C. O. McMichael
Wentworth
B. H. Woodell
Raleigh
Richard J. Jones
Wilmington
W. F. Evans
Greenville
Orphan’s Home
Goldsboro
C. B. Edwards
Confederate Reunion Excursion to Richmond by Norfolk Southern
Low fares announced for Confederate Reunion travel to Richmond via Norfolk Southern. Cheap excursion tickets on sale May 29 to June 2, valid until June 10. For information contact Norfolk Southern ticket agents. H. S. Leard, General Passenger Agent.
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Richmond
Norfolk Southern Railroad
Norfolk Southern
H. S. Leard
Last Week of Registration Closes May 22 Saturday
Registration runs through the final week with books to close Saturday evening May 22 at sundown. Readers and participants urged to submit forms before the deadline to ensure inclusion.
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Real Estate Bulletin
High Point, N. C
Frank GI
Urley
Ces
W. P. Smith
Supt. Haynes
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