Total Taxable Valuation of High Point City and Racial Groups
The city totals show property valuation of 5,236,119 with taxes of 86,507.27 and 2,273 polls. White property valu ation stands at 5,058,200 with 82,169.50 in taxes and 1,799 white polls. Unlisted white valuation is 51,610 with 1,341.15 in taxes and 162 polls. One colored valuation is 114,542 with 2,703.13 in taxes and 282 polls. Unlisted colored value is 11,760 with 281.60 in receipts. Population of High Point is 13,985.
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High Point
Santa Claus on His Way Prompting Early Shopping
Christmas is six weeks off and buyers are ready to spend. Merchants should prepare holiday listings and advertise early to capture the largest harvest. The article urges prompt action as money is plentiful and shoppers are inclined to buy.
Jamestown Marriage of Maud Vickrey Futrell
A pretty wedding was solemnized Saturday evening at Jamestown. Miss Maud Rae Vickrey became the wife of William R. Futrell. Rev. W. M. Robbins performed the ceremony at the bride’s home. The bride’s father A. J. Vickrey gave her away. Both are well known and favorably regarded.
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Jamestown
Maud Rae Vickrey
William R. Futrell
W. M. Robbins
A. J. Vickrey
New Ford Prices Announced In This Week's Ad
New Ford price list shows Roadster 384.89 Touring car 400.27 Countlet 60.37 Sedan 743.81 Town car 692.54 Chassis 364.40 one-ton truck 864.39 delivered. These figures replace previous ad prices shown this week.
Automobile Wreck Near Archdale Injures Carl Boulden
A Tuesday afternoon crash near Archdale left Carl Boulden unconscious for over ten minutes after his car skidded and overturned. The steering wheel was twisted, and he suffered head cuts and minor injuries while being thrown clear of the wreck.
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Archdale
Carl Boulden
Boulden
High Point Route 1 Community News Summary
Mrs J Mat Gordon returns to work after illness. Births: a daughter to Mr and Mrs John Proctor named Eulalah. Local travel and visits include Jack Bolling and Miss Bessie Cashwell in Winston. Shredding corn tasks performed by Tom Kimrey, Jack Bolling at local farms. Typhoid pneumonia recovery noted for William Phillips. Ivey Cashat back in charge after lagrippe and pleurisy. Social visits among Welch, Kirkman, Pierce families. Stamey Duck moves to Winston for work. Hats on sale at Venetia Smith this Saturday for cash only.
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J. Mat Gordon
John Proctor
Eulalah
Jack Bolling
Bessie Cashwell
Winston
J. R. Welch
Tom Kimrey
Elwood
June Williard
F. W. Welch
J. M. Smith
Charlie Burns
W. E. Kirkman
Stamey Duck
Henry Chandler
Clarence Pearce
W.E. Grissom
Alfred Pierce
Big Auction Sales Here On November Saturday Sales
The American Land Co and Penny Bros auctioneers list 50 choice lots for sale next Saturday on East Greene Street known as the Mrs Hiram J Wood property. Lots are high and dry in the silk mill section. Cars leave the public square at 145 pm. On Tuesday November 27 a 100 acre Kearns farm near South Main Street will go to auction starting at 1030 am with a noon dinner and live wire band. Cars will be provided. On Thursday November 29 several town lots to be sold. See ad.
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American Land Co
Penny Bros
East Greene Street
Hiram J. Wood
Silk Mill
South Main Street
Russia’s awakening and its outlook for reform
An editorial contends the Russian bear has awakened under a strong leader, pursuing revolutionaries. It predicts Russia will eventually stabilize and emerge stronger in governance, though internal troubles may delay its impact on the broader war effort.
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Russia
Italy Reaches Stated Limits in War Effort
Italy has backed up as far as she intends to go and is giving the Austrians and Germans all they are looking for at present. The remark suggests a strategic pause and concession while maintaining alliance expectations amid ongoing hostilities.
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Italy
Patriot cards honor households with service in France
A newspaper piece notes the simple cards on homes stating a man from the house is fighting in France or serving in the US armed forces. It urges respect for these families, calling them the nation’s backbone and asking readers to remove hats and say God Bless You. The author wonders why High Point lacks such cards.
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France
United States Army
Navy
High Point
Local business notices advertise savings and reopens
Wachovia Bank announces a change of ad highlighting savings. Loflin interests reopen at the old stand after a remodel. W P Welch returns to 121 N Main as optometrist and jeweler. Solomon Rabinowitz promotes winter arrivals and weekly watch ads. Efird's Economy Sale runs November 17 to 24 with a page ad extolling values.
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Wachovia Bank & Trust Co
Loflin
Old Stand
W. P. Welch
N. Main
Solomon Rabinowitz
Efird’s
Foot-Washing Dunkards Event And World News
The editor plans to attend the Dunkards foot-washing festivities at Fraternity near Winston next Sunday described as an interesting event. Kerensky regains control in Russia with broad public support, ending the Maximalist regime swiftly. Mrs. S L Davis backs a melting pot for YMCA campaign fundraising. Citizens discuss contributing old silver as the government buys it at regular prices.
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Dunkards
Fraternity
Winston
Kerensky
Russia
S. L. Davis
Recorder's Court Finds Brown Pair Guilty In Main Street Scrapping
In Recorder's Court Monday C. M. and S. Brown were taxed 15 dollars and costs between them for scrapping J. W. Jamison on Main street Saturday afternoon. They, sposaited and bond was fixed at For leaving his horse untied or unblocked Walter Whitaker was taxed with the costs.
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Recorder's Court
C. M
S. ©. Brown
J. W. Jamison
Main Street
Sposaiet
Bond
Walter Whitaker
Trip to Lower Randolph Delights and Delays From Spokane Visit
The editor and family spent a Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. S. F. Pell at Spokane in lower Randolph County about 45 miles from High Point. The day was ideal except for a blowout and puncture delaying travel. A fine dinner followed by stories and a summary of local farming. Mr. Pell reports modest yields and growing land values as Spokane’s farmers from Pilot Mountain improve their lands.
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S. F. Pell
Spokane
Randolph County
High Point
Mountain
Pilot Mountain
Well Known Man Dead Coltrane of Jamestown Dies
J R Coltrane aged 72 a respected Jamestown citizen died Monday after a brief illness. Born Sept 21 1845 in Randolph County he was the son of David and Susan. Surviving are three children three sisters and funeral held at Deep River church Tuesday at 11 conducted by Rev Sylvester Newlin.
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J. R. Coltrane
Jamestown
Randolph ~Cout
David
Susan. Coltrane
A. B. Coltrane
Glenora
E. J. Coltrane
D. S. Coltrane
Randolph County
Russellism speaker faces school auditorium controversy
A Russellism advocate is set to speak in the High Point auditorium after the city granted use of school property. Local ministers condemn Russellism as dangerous while the community debates the appropriateness of educational space hosting such a discourse.
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High Point
Russellism
Numerous Local Incidents Highlight Greensboro Area News
J A Terry, slayer of J R Stewart a farmer near Greensboro, electrocuted in state penitentiary. Rumors of a High Point desertion shooting false. Lexington suffered a $50,000 fire destroying Peacock furniture plant and more. Leedon Bryant jailed with 16 gallons whiskey after auto wreck in Yadkin. Clara Cox reports Woman's Club helped dispose of 157,950 Liberty bonds. Mrs Hiram J Wood sale of 50 late near silk mill planned. E O Jacob spoke on YMCA efforts in Constantinople. Arctic Ice and Coal Co will operate in Winston from former Wineskde site. Greensboro and other plants noted. Lashmit shoe store to occupy former Thacker space by Nov 25. David Welborn bought two mules in Thomasville. Box 26 fire alarm sounded again. Penny Bros selling land near silk mill and Han ner farm sale near Greensboro. Farm for sale near High Point. West End Baptist pounding incident. Western NC Conference and Southern Medical Association attendances. Miss Annie Laurie Council ill in Gastonia. Six weeks till Christmas. send soldier gifts early. Russell Nifong and Ezra Smith wed. Doris Fields dies at seven. service in Greensboro.
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Lashmit Shoe
Thacker
David Welborn
Route 1
Thomasville
J. W. Clinard
Penny Bros
Silk Mill
France
Russell Nifong
Ezra Smith
Doris
H. C. Fields
Rocky Mount
Retribution and divine justice in wartime fury
Opinion piece argues that divine retribution follows those who violate God’s laws, condemning German aggression in World War I. It cites brutal acts, wartime lootings, and the Kaiser and Sultan as targets, urging American resolve and moral consequence in facing the conflict.
Master Fire Alarm System At Northside Station
City installs a Master fire alarm service at Northside station enabling immediate notification to other stations by phone. It improves speed over the old system and urges residents to call Northside when fire threatens property.
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Northside
North Side
City theaters clash with merchants over display signs
The city council orders removal of bangers from theatre lobbies arguing rights over business spaces while theatres defend need to showcase large posters to attract patrons. City Manager Murphy plans to Detroit for a city managers convention. City Engineer Taplin to oversee paving work from Moentlieu avenue to city limits. The city collector to collect back taxes along paving routes. Miss Corinna Lambeth marks her 13th birthday at home with friends from 7 to 9.
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Murphy
Detroit
Mich
Taplin
Moentlieu Avenue
Corinna Lambeth
Noted lecturer here tomorrow night at the auditorium
Maynard Lee Daggy, a popular lecturer, appears at the auditorium tomorrow night. Tickets are 50 cents and on sale at Mann Drug Co. Daggy is highly recommended and expected to entertain, marking the second lyceum attraction.
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Maynard Lee Daggy
Mann Drug Co
Mr. Daggy
Lyceum
Siberia Declares Independence and Proclaims Nicholas Emperor
Telegraphic dispatches from Copenhagen report Siberia declaring independence and elevating former Emperor Nicholas as emperor. Germany’s submarine war is waning while American support strengthens Allied air superiority. Senator A F Pettigrew of South Dakota faces arrest on draft obstruction and antiwar utterance charges and will be tried.
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Copenhagen
Siberia
Russia
Nicholas
Germany
A. F. Pettigrew
South Dakota
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E. T. Corbit
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Pomona
High Point Road
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J. R. Stewart
Greensboro
State Penitentiary
Lexington
Peacock Furniture
Leedon Bryant
Yadkin County
Clara Cox
Woman’s Club
E. O. Jacob
Constantinople
Turkey
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Arctic Ice and Coal Co
Wineskde Glass
Arctic
Gainesville
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Charleston
8. C
John Cox
Gilley
Cascade, Va
L. L Brockway
Mechanicsville
Ridgeway
S. C
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James W. Rose
West End Baptist Church
Gilbert T. Rowe
J. W. Harris
N. C
Asheville
D. A. Stanton
Southern Medical Association
Memphis
Annie Laurie Council
Gastonia
W. H. Dugdale
U.S. A
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Mark Anthony
Cleopatra
Spencer H. Logan
Chicago
Belgium
Rhine
Solomon
Sultan
Gott
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