Carnival at Ball Park Assault Leaves Teen Critical
Sam McCorkle a 14 year old Black youth was struck near Home Banking Company corner Monday night leaving a critical head injury. Three Black bystanders claim white youths chased and threw rocks. Henry Davis arrested as an accomplice but denies throwing rocks. Davis later released on 500 bond. McCorkle underwent skull surgery. condition critical with uncertain outcome. Officers continue investigation amid May festival promotions at Argyle shows managed by G R Gibbs.
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Sam McCorkle
Home Banking Company
Azy
H. W. McCain
McCorkle
Henry Davis
McCorkie
Davis
City Schools Commencement Exercises and Related Events
Commencement exercises followed Friday city school closing with class day events. A Saturday reception by junior and senior girls occurred at Lincoln Memorial hall. Sunday morning Rev T F Marr of Salisbury gave the union sermon. Dr D W Daniel of Clemson College delivered the commencement address to a large crowd.
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Lincoln Memorial Hall
T. F. Marr
Salisbury
D. W. Daniel
Clemson College
D. C
Marr
Daniel
Nok Place
Suit for death of husband in Wimston fire
Mrs Annie Mitchell sues hotel company over her husband L E Mitchell printer killed in Wimston big fire that destroyed P hotel where he was lodging. Negligence by hotel manager charged. She seeks 29000 dollars. Plaintiffs’ counsel WS Royals of this city and L hk Well of Winston.
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Annie
L. E. Mitchell
Wimston
Mitchell W
Mitchell
Winston
Winston Printing Company
WS. Royals
L. Hk. Well
Barn and Contents Burn in Ray Street Fire
Fire destroyed J A Morris's barn on Ray street, consuming a horse, straw, harness and wagons valued around 175 dollars. Total loss estimated 300 dollars. Cause likely an electric light wire, with no insurance.
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J. A. Morris
Ray Street
Death of Mrs Levi Briggs at age 59 in city home
Mrs Levi Briggs aged 59 died late Saturday morning at her southern city home. She left four married children. A flat funeral service was held at a house by Rev H H Robbins of Wain Street M E church Monday morning, then interment followed at Kernersville.
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Levi Briggs
H. H. Robbins
Wain Street
M. E
Kernersville
Family returns from New Mexico health trip
Mrs E. Stamey and four children came back from Alamogordo New Mexico after fourteen months there for the climate aiding little Eunice’s health. Oldest son Cartland stayed west in revenue service. Wesley First Philatheta class visited on Edgeworth Street with gifts to celebrate the reunion.
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E. &. Stamey
New Mexico
Little Eunice Stamey
Wesley First Philathea
Stamey
Edgeworth Street
Greensboro News
Quick Work for Readers Showcases Charlotte Celebration
The Review promises a full illustrated account this week of last Saturday's Charlotte gathering. Pictures capture the presidential party and other scenes, emphasizing prompt, comprehensive coverage for readers.
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Charlotte
Quart Curtis Sappenfield Arrested on Retailing Charge
Curtis Sappenfield was arrested Tuesday for retailing but acquitted in Recorder's Court due to insufficient evidence. The defense showed he had exactly one quart of liquor in three receptacles before Judge Dalton. John Pearce of Thomasville paid the costs for boarding a moving train, claiming he only intended to visit his friend the flagman.
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Curtis Sappenfield
Recorder's
Sappenfield
Dalton
John Pearce
Thomasville
Advertisers and weddings in local notices from 1916
Moffitt Furnishing Co advertises on the last page with prices for ladies readers. Millinery notes from R L Loflin and Venetia Smith highlight values. Tire repairs by Wade Rankin and a gigantic Frazier Piano Co sale at wholesale prices. Marriages include Sara Frank to Max Israel, Elsie Lanier to Hebert Farmer, George Kearsey and Lavidia Swiggett, and Ora Alva Cobb to George Alexander Sikes with details from The Review.
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Moffitt Furnishing Co
F. L. Fidder
West End
High Point North Carolina
Greensboro
Moffitt Furnishing Company
Governor May Pardon Stripling Likely in Georgia
The Georgia State Prison Board sent a report to Governor Harris on a pardon request for Charles Edgar Stripling, former police chief of Danville, Virginia. Board chairman R. E. Davison favored the pardon, two members opposed, and Harris said he would study the matter and decide soon, with belief he may grant clemency despite prior unanimous opposition.
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Atlanta
Georgia State Prison Board
Harris
Charles Edgar Stripling
Danville
R. E. Davison
Stripling
Memorial Sunday Service Unites Guilford O U A M Lodges
A memorial service was held in the Guilford Council lodge room bringing together Junior Orders and Sons and Daughters Councils from Guilford 23 Trophy 29 Mechanicsville 347 South High Point 430 Pioneer 52 Victory 63 and High Point Council. State Deputy J W Sechrest led the service with tributes for 13 members who died in the past year. After prayers and tributes at the hall the group marched to the cemetery where graves were decorated. over one thousand attendees.
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Guilford Council No. 23
Sons and Daughters
Guilford
Trophy
Mechanicsville
South High Point
Pioneer
Victory
High Point Council
J. W. Sechrest
J. T. Burrus
A. W. Council
J. J. Farriss
W. G. Bradshaw
Geo J. Woods
D. Mood Welborn
C. P. Coble
W. C. Herndon
Norman E. Scruggs
James Young
J. D. Welch
Gaston Ingram
J. B. Rayfield
Jno
Geo. T. Woods
Negro Worker Dies in 110-Volt Shock Mystery
George Holland a 23 year old African American mill worker in the dye department at High Point Hostesy mills was found dead Tuesday night with an electric light wire grasped in his hands. Although the voltage was only 110, electricians found no fault in the line and the death remains a mystery.
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High Point Hostesy Mills
George Holland
Fraternalism in WWI War Crimes Report
A wartime tale from Belgium recounts a firing squad releasing a prisoner after a whispered plea of brotherhood. The officer orders and the victim salutes as arms are presented. The piece frames fraternalism as a fragile, hopeful force amid the brutal war.
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Belgium
Notice to list taxes by June first
Taxpayers are urged to list their taxes now to avoid penalties. The notice is issued by W. C. Boren, chairman of the board of commissioners, with R. L. Pickett serving as tax lister.
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W. C. Boren
Ch'm Board Commissioners
R. L. Pickett
Tax Lister
Graduating Exercises Awards at Closing Night
Graduating exercises listed diploma recipients including Lawrence men May Barbee Fern Perree Herbert Field Catherine Harmon Elizabeth Harris Hugh Hamilton Rona Johnson Violet Johnson Elizabeth Lineback Francis Montgomery Nellie Muse Alice Riddick Florrie Robbins Ethel Robbins Baxter Ridge Earl Smith Clara Steele Ennis Strupe Bessie Tate Ruth Council. Prizes include Wrenn Essay medal Violet Johnson 1 medal Odie Ingram memorial medal Miss Bessie Tate McAnally medal Miss Bessie Tesh D.6 prize Miss Louise Ww c.f. prize Montrose Bullard Paul A. Stamey Ruth Mungo Julian Rabinowitz Rones fal Miss Bessie Tesh Woman's club prize Fern Foree. Scholarships announced: Converse Missie Tate Trinity Fern Ferree University of North Carolina Baxter Ridge Davidson Hugh Hamilton. Highest averages listed for Bessie Bute 95.7 Elizabeth oe 95 Fern Ferree 943 Hugh Hamilton 944 Violet Johnson 936 Earl Smith 923 Elizabeth Lineback 92.1.
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Lawrence Men
May Barbee
Fern. Perree
Herbert Field
Catherine Harmon
Elizabeth Harris
Hugh Hamilton
Rona Johnson
Violet Johnson
Elizabeth Lineback
Francis Montgomery
Nellie Muse
Alice Riddick
Florrie Robbins
Ethel Robbins
Baxter Ridge
Earl Smith
Clara Steele
Ennis Strupe
Bessie Tate
Ruth Council
Prichisers
Wrenn
Odie Ingram
McAnally
Bessie Tesh
Louise
Third Ward
Park
Haytes
Converse
Missie Tate
Trinty
Fern Ferree
University of North Carolina
Baxtterd Ridge
Davidson
Bessie Bute
Elizabeth Oe
Scouts Begin Camp Near Old Schooner Camp
Twenty scouts joined about forty already in camp under Scout Master Marr. The party travels by a sea rated craft carrying belongings and rations for a week. Fresh bread and oats will be supplied, with parents expected to visit on Sunday. Scout Royster Tucker missed the trip due to illness. Scout Paul Stamey will report the expedition for The Review.
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Roy ‘Ary
Marr
Royster Tucker
Paul Stamey
Caring Mothers and Kidney Pills Offer Relief
A High Point reader praises Dean's Kidney Pills for easing a mother's heavy burden from a family member's weak kidneys. Mrs. H. H. Culler recounts fear and annoyance due to kidney trouble, noting a prompt cure after using the pills. 50c at dealers. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo. Also ads: Million Dollar Everbearing Blackberry offers with bulk pricing and prompt prepaid shipping. hotel order cards for sale from W. L. Stamey.
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Dean
Foster-Milburn Co
Msgrs
Buffalo
N. Y
W. L. Stamney
Local News Highlights From High Point And Greensboro
An order for furnishings for the new Commercial club places High Point brand furniture at about five thousand dollars. Greensboro honored with a vice president speaker at the State Normal College commencement. Various social events include Mrs Grace Kephart’s music recital and scores of community notices.
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Commercial Club
High Point
Greensboro
State Normal College
Marshall
Grace Kephart
W. T.kenny
A. L Cecil
Best
Appeal for Untainted Americanism and Peace Speech
President Wilson calls for untainted Americanism and peace as he delivers a dawn of peace message in Charlotte. The Mecklenburg celebration notes Austrian momentum and grave Mexican crisis, while other items report fires, oaths, congress votes, Verdun battles, and local notices.
Noted Kansas City author visits High Point to promote Bible based sex psychology
Sidney C. Tapp, a Kansas City lawyer and author, spoke in High Point about preparedness through Bible sex-psychology. He argues evil stems from sex-nature, cites three books, and notes his Wake Forest education and family ties while planning a Asheville effort and sale in this week’s Review.
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Sidney C. Tapp
Kansas City
High Point
Washington
Moses
Jesus
Christ
Tapp
Orange County
N. C
Wake Forest College
Irma Tapp
High Point High School
E. D. Steele
Asheville
North Carolina
West
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