27 May 1915
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 27, 1915
Page
1
The article discusses whether High Point should continue a yearly Fourth of July celebration. It notes past success with large crowds, parades, floats, horseback riders, an aeroplane stunt, and other attractions. It urges making the event an annual holiday drawing visitors from far away.
The Interurban Motor Lines Co Inc with O A Kirkman G F Wilson and L B Kirkman of this city was chartered this week with 2500 dollars paid in capital. The company now operates between High Point and Winston with three round trips daily.
Judge Palmer of Pennsylvania will deliver the commencement address on June 2. Bishop McKay of Alabama speaks May 30 at 11 a.m. Rev. G. T. Rowe of High Point preaches May 30 at 8 p.m. May 31 features graduation exercises. June 1 is alumni day with Judge Connor as speaker.
President Wilson and other leaders address the Pan American Financial Conference outlining cooperative monetary aims. The report notes allied nations consider economic collaboration and regional stability amid exchange and trade discussions.
Fifteen hundred pigeons were turned loose by Manager Yost of the express company early Sunday morning. Spectators gathered as 22 crates opened and the birds surged into the air, their flight described as a roar like airplanes.
About 1,300 residents are registered in the township for the upcoming bond election next Tuesday, roughly 65 percent of eligible voters. Some will be disfranchised due to unpaid poll taxes, with sentiment currently against the lands, likely to lose five to one.
Rev E R Platt recently graduated from a German reformed seminary in Lancaster Pa has accepted the pastorate at the Reformed church in Thomasville taking up duties this month The Nebraskan an American steamer torpedoed off the Irish coast carried ballast only and reported no loss of life the ship reached port
Sunday church services were skipped due to school openings. Enoe Tribe members visited the local Red Men lodge. J H Adams bought a Cadillac. A magazine-like mix of social notes and local chatter fills this High Point update. The High Point–Asheboro road work progresses toward an August completion. Shriners held a big day in Greensboro.
A critique of wealthy daughters marrying for money or status rather than love. The piece argues such unions burden their families and suggests marrying local honest men would better preserve wealth and welfare at home.
Thirteen girls on horseback will symbolize the original states during the July 3 Battleground parade. Each rider will wear red, white, and blue attire with a state name regalia, flag decorations on horse tack, and receive official commission from state governors via the chief marshal.
Joseph Edwards, a longtime resident of the Muirs chapel community, died at his home Thursday night. He was 72 years old and had been an invalid for many years. He had never married. The funeral and interment were held at Muirs chapel.
The High Point Normal and Industrial School held its commencement last week. Rev. L. W. McFarland of the Friends church delivered the address. Fifty seven diplomas and certificates were awarded across departments. The school plans an imminent enlargement.
In Greens boro a 76 year old Confederate veteran from Georgia named George W. Sheram walked toward Richmond to attend the reunion. He said he travels for fun and will cover about 700 miles reaching the Confederate capital days before the event. He remains hale despite age. The other note states Czar Nicholas of Russia once gave 100,000,000 from his private treasury to Russia's war fund.
At Tuesday night’s meeting the City Council approved appointments including Carter Dalton as Recorder at 600 dollars annually and T W Albertson as prosecuting attorney at 420 dollars. W C York was named superintendent of waterworks electric lighting and sewers at 200 dollars yearly with a lineman, and the chief of police salary was debated. A pool room license was granted to Clements and Parrish on South Main street. Meat dealers proposed taxes but the plan was scaled to 35 dollars with sanitary regulations pending. The council aims to trench to fund a 2000 dollar city manager salary, but doubts remain about finding qualified cheap labor.
The Bob White Patrol of the Boy Scouts of America entertained Camp Fire Girls of Oconeechee Camp No. 1 Saturday evening from 5:30 to 7:30 at Scout Howard Hicks home. Guests included Madge Fields winner of a magazine contest, and a group of Misses Ruth Owen Hallie Williams Katherine Pickett Helen Reynolds Mary Anna White Narcie White Josephine Wood Marjorie Mae Kirkman Madge Fields Sarah May Haynes plus Scouts Moreland Lynch Lawton Dutton Clarence Schultheiss Arthur Carlton Kirkman Frank Weedon Samuel Davis Bryce Bennett Neil Edwards Edwin Chappell Miss Walker Miss Council Miss Clara Gurley and Mr Marr.
A Philadelphia couple boast the smallest girl and fattest baby in a state after a five year old birth and a 23 pound newborn. A Brooklyn jeweler engraves the Lord’s Prayer on a pin head. A Rev. Davidson tastes syrup mistaken for oil and the car stalls after three blocks. Bryan argues prohibition won’t appear in 1916 party platforms though he favors it. A 12 year old girl in New York is arrested for 15 burglaries with furniture recovered from her home. Roosevelt allegedly paid court costs in a Barnes Roosevelt trial to prove his boss a liar.
Mrs L W McFarland hosted nurses at her home while Mrs Carter Dalton honored Miss Clara Stanton. Auction bridge and rock games featured as guests enjoyed refreshments. Miss Lila Smith of Wilmington visited Mrs C A Smith. future Delta Tau event planned by Mrs Smith.
Thousands watched H. H. Gardiner of New York ascend High Point’s tallest building in a red suited feat. The so called human fly, 36, married father of three, has 20 years of climbs including the Singer and Flat Iron buildings. Gardiner credits Grover Cleveland with the nickname. Miss Juanita Hammer returns from Elon College.
Miss Linnie Mann and Mr J O Neal Craig wed at Wesley Memorial M E Church despite heavy rain. Rev Gilbert Rowe officiated with a lavender and yellow decor theme and a reception at the bride’s home. The couple, both well known in Winston circles, received numerous gifts.
Greensboro reports that a 36 mile stretch between Greensboro and Pelham, built by the Confederate government and later double tracked, remains a durable monument. The line from Greensboro to Danville was a war measure and its wartime routing largely preserved in modern improvements. Miss Mary Alice Tate of Greensboro becomes Converse College YWCA vice president and associate editor of the college magazine.
Mrs. M. C. Crowson and children join Mrs. Almira White hurst to Elizabeth City for an undetermined visit. Several local residents attend services and events including sermons at Mt. Airy, commencement at the Normal College, and social visits in Raleigh and Winston. World news notes Lusitania and German naval actions amid public concern. Grand Excursion to Washington set for June 10 1915 with special train routes via Southern Railway and round trip fares listed.
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