29 May 1913
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
1
Forty four Red Men from Greens boro arrived by car for a fraternal visit to the Red Men of this city. An interesting time followed with refreshments and cigars served.
Secretary Clark reports daily telegrams for contracts at the first Southern Furniture Exposition. Hirsch-Spitz Co of Atlanta wired for 2000 feet of floor space, signaling the event as the largest of its kind in the South.
Rev H C Bynum preaches a special sermon to Chickasaw Tribe No 32 at South Main Street M E Church Sunday morning. Members and visitors are asked to meet at the wigwam at 10 15 and march to the church. Graves of three deceased brothers will be decorated at 9 o clock. Be on hand Red Men.
Sunday early morning Chief Ridge fired at Burl Holly a fugitive. The chase led into near Bencini row where the suspect fled into timber. Ridge fired close to the man and knocked a liquor bottle from his pocket.
Mr. T. H. Tate, a well known insurance man from Greensboro, has joined the Harrell Agency in High Point and will make this city his future home.
A large number of residents from towns along the Mt Airy branch of the Southern railway urged the state corporation commission to require the railroad to institute a double daily passenger service in and out of Mt Airy. They argued that the traffic on the Mt Airy branch justifies the enhanced schedule.
Dr W M Jones Guilford county health superintendent married Miss Lala Mundy in Denver N C. The wedding, originally planned for June, occurred in the bride’s home morning. Jones left for Denver last Sunday and will return to Greensboro with his new wife in a few days.
The body of Edward Frazier was brought from Greenville South Carolina and buried at Prospect Church. He was a relative of Jess Newton of the city. Secretary Daniels of the Navy asserts firm oversight of armor plate contracts and competition issues with big plants. He notes possible misused funds and investigates stolen specifications. Our North Carolina friend and editor is on the job.
The article argues for bright lighting along Main Street to welcome visitors at the forthcoming Furniture Exposition in High Point. It stresses that a strong first impression influences the expo’s future and urges city support for a royal, visually appealing streetscape that also pleases visitors with food and ambiance.
The editor describes a Sunday drive from Guilford Battle Ground through Summerfield Oak Ridge and Kernersville to Winston and back via High Point a 90 mile journey with few bad roads. Beautiful farms clean grounds painted houses and well kept fields marked the trip.
At an adjourned city council session on Wednesday afternoon, officers and employees were elected including B. C. Ridge as Chief of Police and A. B. Horney as Chief of Fire Department. J. H. Long and others named for fire, water, light, health, meat and milk inspection, and cemetery keepers with salaries fixed. patrolmen resign to June first amid new requirements.
Abner Walter, the town's likely oldest resident and Cabarrus native, submitted a mule horn shed by a 35 year old farm animal owned by Charley Walter's wife. The horned mule has four horn growths, one above each hoof, four inches long, and the animal remains in good health while still working on the farm.
Space is reserved across the state for a large furniture exposition from June 26 to July 12 in High Point. Secretary Clark leads preparations to showcase Southern manufacturers and counter past northern market discrimination. The piece urges buying from southern factories to support regional industry.
Mrs Mary Jarrell Perry aged 82 died at her East Washington street home Tuesday night after a stroke. Funeral is today at 3 PM from M E Church conducted by Rev J H Earnhardt. Perry was a respected longtime resident and widow of Seborn Perry.
At a Friday meeting the board awarded the South Main Street School addition to R. G. Lawrence with completion by September 15. The Elm Street School addition contract was also let. A new school building for colored students will be erected in the town’s southern part, expanding High Point facilities.
Arthur Gibson Mack Smith and others were found guilty and taxed with costs for leaving horses untied on the street. J J R Reitzel was cited for leaving his auto on the street without lights. Earn Causey admitted to larceny. S Hannah from Greensboro paid $15 and costs for drunken auto operation. Ella Ross and Weldon Garrett along with John Thornton faced charges of drunkenness and disorderly conduct. Jacob Horn trespassing and U S Greer disorderly conduct were also noted. Arthur Haney Frank Burrus were listed as drunk and disorderly, all taxed with costs.
A visitor interviews Chief Harvey of the Chimallo tribe Isleta New Mexico at a Universal Pictures set near Los Angeles He explains his life work sheep ranching studying in Carlisle and his return to the ranch in lambing season He shares pride in his people and the money driven work abroad with a final image of beads and a village banquet
Bright sale items include striped voile yardage at 12 1 2c and curtain scrims 25 pieces at 5c. White linens, pique, seersucker and velvets appear in various low prices with dresses for ladies and children priced to move. Ratine Crepe in blue and tan and lace curtains offer special showings alongside men's and boys' wear.
London critics in the Daily Mail deride William Jennings Bryan and his peace program, urging him to first resolve disputes like the Panama Canal tolls with Great Britain and tariff and Japanese-tcase issues, before attempting to arbitrate global affairs. The piece notes political hurdles and questions his readiness.
Stamps vanished at Yonkers postoffice for three years. Inspectors and agents failed to find a thief until workers found a hidden nest of mice behind a wall, made from stamps. The clerk who reimbursed the shortage plans to seek government reimbursement.
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