Building Contracts Report on Local Residences
Mrs. Bessie M. Wood secures a $4,000 residence contract on the Boulevard between Howell and King. W.G. Petty to erect a seven room house on Chestnut Street costing $1,240. R. P. Underwood plans a White Oak street home at $95,000. John Leach to build on Fairview for $400.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie M. Wood
Boulevard
Howell and
King
W.G. Petty
Chestnut Street
R. P. Underwood Willuild
White Oak
John Leach
Fairview
Fire destroys High Point Motor Co. car on highway
A Moline auto belonging to the High Point Motor Co. burned Thursday night on the Greensboro High Point highway. Everything but the iron framing was destroyed. The car had been sent to pull in a disabled Ford. Cause of ignition is not known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auto
High Point Motor Co
Greensboro- High Point
Ford
Cars Crash Near Here on Highway Collision
The J. H. Shaw car collided with a Ford about eight miles away on Thursday night on the main highway. The Henry car turned turtle with broken glass injuring some occupants while the Shaw car sustained the least damage and its occupants were unharmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. H. Shaw
Henry
Shaw
Death of Ham Lindsay at 63 in High Point
A. H. Lindsay known as Ham Lindsay died after a long illness at age 63. He moved to High Point 41 years ago to run a mercantile business but had lived retired for 23 years. Funeral services are set for Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev Gilbert T. Rowe. Survived by one sister Mrs. Julius C. Fuller of Randolph County and many nieces and nephews including W. C. Jones R. Jones John A. Lindsay Mrs. Berta L. Carraway and Mrs. W. C. Beavans. His death mourned by friends and acquaintances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Lindsay
Gilbert T. Rowe
Lindsay
High Point
Julius C. Fuller
Randolph County
Messers
Ces
H.C. Ss
Piedmont Developing Co
Colon
Mr. Moffitt
Thos. L. Lowe
Thomasville
Wallace Weedon
Europe
Chas
F. Weedon
Hamilton Street
Chas F. Muse
Piffalo Bill
Greensboro
W. P. Ragan
Carter Dalton
Dalton
H. A. Millis
Thos. D. Gilliam
Chase W. Idol
V.A. J. Idol
Koerner- Donald
Kernersville
R. B. Terry
New York City
Geo. F. Kirby
St. Matthews
S. C
Black Diamond
Henry Gilmore
Recorder’s Court
W. W. Bay
Charlotte
Western North Carolina
M. E. Church
Guilford County Medical Association of Colored Physicians
A. W. Claxon
Hamilton
Gladys Bell Ritter
Percy L. Phillips
Richmond
Oteoberth
Miss Ritter
Co. B. Mattocks and Company
Kress
Lillie Hodgin
Ross Lowe
Jamestown
Welch Purchases 65 Acre Farm Near Fairgrounds
J C Welch of High Point bought the 65 acre King Armfield farm west of the fair grounds for 7600 dollars. A crowd attended the sale held Monday with about a score of small tracts sold averaging around 1000 dollars each, totaling near 30000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Penny Bros
Thomas Bros
King-Armfield
J. C. Welch
High Point
Local ads highlight weekly shopping from High Point merchants
Advertisers pluck savings across High Point shops from Main to East Washington. Leonard-Beavans-Stamey, Sisson Motor Supply, Loflin’s Millinery, and Wachovia Bank publish spot ads while others promote coats, hats, coal, and tailored garments. The Commercial National Bank and Wish Point Building and Loan feature notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Athletic Sales Co
Leonard-Beavans-Stamey Company
Commercial National Bank
Fail and Company
Main
English
Seend
C. B. Mattocks Co
Wish Point Perpetual Building and Loan Association
W. A. J. Idvl
Loflin
Venetia Smith
Wachovia Bank and Trust Co
Moffitt Furnishing Co
Coats
Artic Ice and Coal Co
Sisson Motor Supply Co
High Point
N. C
Solomon Rabinowitz
East Washington Street
Albemarle Trip Reveals Old Town Past and New Mills
The editor recounts a 186 mile Sunday drive from High Point to Albemarle and Badin. He recalls former local sites including the old church parsonage, the old post office now the Enterprise, the Bivins family, and the 1886 earthquake. The trip notes Albemarle’s growth with mills and a dam at Badin, plus modern streets and utilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fas
Chalmer
al- Wea
Albemarle
P. F. W. Stamey
M. E. Church
Albemarle Enterprise
Bivins
W. A. Bivins
Enterprise
Court House
Anderson
Pemberton
Seago
Blalock
Snuggs
Ross
Carter
Lilly
Howell
Jerome
Spinks
Sam Pemberton
Palmerville
Seelam
Snuggs Home
Lilley
Mammoth
Incorporate
Badin
Whitney
Joe Hoffman
Lilly Carter
Sisker
New York Herald Canvass Maymislead on Hughes Wilson gains
Charles A. Hines critiques the Herald summary of national presidential canvass figures. He notes Hughes leads in California with a 5 691 margin, but Wilson is stronger in truly undecided states, arguing Democrats could foresee Wilson gaining ground overall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Herald
Hughes
Wilson Hughes
California
Wilson
Charles A. Hines
Greensboro
High Point Contractors Burdened by Scarce Materials
Contractors are busy in High Point yet hampered by shortages of hands and materials. The supply delays slow work but are deemed unavoidable. Revival at East End Methodist led by Rev Geo Williams of Rural Hall N C continues through this week. Capt and Mrs A M Rankin attended the Christian Endeavor convention in Winston Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East End
Geo Williams
Rural Hall
N.C
Capt
A. M. Rankin
Christian Endeavor
Winston Sunday
Herbert Greater Shows At North Main Park Thrills High Point
The Herbert Greater Shows, the largest pest amusement aggregation, play this week at North Main street ball park under local firemen auspices. Manager Herbert runs a clean, popular act with free attractions twice daily and proceeds benefiting volunteer firefighters. Joseph D. Wall, formerly of Matton Drug, died Sunday in Randleman at 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Herbert
North Main Street
Joseph D. Wall
Matton Drug Company
Randleman
Local notes from Greensboro and area events
Local notes report the Koerner Dunnell wedding in Kernersville and several community mentions. Obituaries note Reese F. Miller's death in Asheboro and Mrs Sallie Sechrest's critical illness. Other items cover court dates, coal prices, upcoming events, and marriages including Miss Sallie Gilmer Jones to Charles Kemp Boren.
Confederate veterans honored at Greensboro fair gathering
A large crowd attended a Central Carolina fair meeting in Greensboro chaired by Commander Tom Wood. Gen Julian Carr spoke, travel by 2000 miles cited as proof of devotion to Confederate veterans. Miss Paylor received a steel engraving of Gen Robert E Lee, with gifts and letters read from fellow camps. Miss Mary Powell announced NC United Daughters of the Confederacy support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Wood
Greensboro
Gen
Julian Carr
Gen. Carr
Tom
Miss Paylor
Robert E. Lee
Veteran Headquarters
Gannaway
Trinity
Old) College
Lee
George Wood
Will Gurley
Winston Grain Co
Brown and Williamson, Winston
John Rees
Colonel Milton
Mary Powell
Tarboro
North Carolina
United Daughters of the Confederacy
Powell
Son of Sparta Visits Sparta County Grabs Attention
An Alleghany county sheep, cattle, and poultry trader named Jarvis visits Sparta and discusses local life, the July flood, and a resolve to help by chasing Otto Wood. He boasts knowledge of routes and a readiness to act if the thief or car crosses his path.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sparta
Alleghany County
Jarvis
Alleghany
Otto Wood
Review
Wood
Rail Line Bond Revote Sought to Extend Carolina and Yadkin Rail
Bird S Coler asks High Point township for a revote on a 25100 bond issue to extend the Carolina and Yadkin River railway toward Troy or Mt. Gilead to connect with Norfolk Southern. A 1912 vote authorized 50000, with half due on reaching High Rock and half on trunk-line connection by January 1 1915. The time limit lapsed, leaving 25000 unavailable. Commercial club backs the revote and county commission action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bird S Coler
High Point Township
Carolina and Yadkin River
Troy
Mt. Gilead
Norfolk Southern
High Rock
Commercial Club
Bickett to Speak at Armory Saturday Night
The Democratic gubernatorial candidate Hon T W Bickett is billed to address an overflow audience at the armory Saturday night. The event features music by the band and invites ladies and people of all political beliefs to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. W. Bickett
North Carolina
Armory
Bickett
South
Jenkins to Address Voters at Armory Rally
Hon. L. L. Jenkins Republican candidate for lieutenant governor will speak Thursday night at the armory on current political issues. Jenkins, a Asheville businessman, is described as fluent and forceful with music by the band. See display ad elsewhere.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. L. Jenkins
Armory
Jenkins
Asheville
Car Tumbles on Greensboro Road Injures Two Slightly
Sunday night a roadster carrying R. R. Ragan and Mrs. Henri C. Turner turned turtle on a Greensboro road after a frightened horse caused Mr. Ragan to brake and the car to skid. Both occupants escaped with slight injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
R. R. Ragan
Henri C. Turner
Attempt to Break Jail Leads to Arrests and Fines
Ellis McMillan a city jail inmate received three laws from cousin Tyson McMillan during a visit. He told Red Allen a volunteer prisoner who helped enforce the roads sentence. Tyson was fined 10 dollars and costs and Ellis five dollars and costs for a prior assault with bond forfeiture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellis McMillan
Tyson McMillan
Ellis
Red Allen
Allen
Tyson
Where Are My Children See It At Local Theater
A theater advertisement promotes the film Where Are My Children as a moral drama about everyday life. It urges attendance for two days and notes a strong audience appeal to women and families. The piece also mentions the Sth annual Commercial Congress convention in Norfolk December 10 to 14 and identifies A. E. Tate as a city director.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sth
The
Commercial Congress
Norfolk
A. E. Tate
Helpful kindness and human interdependence essay note
A reflective piece argues that kindness is essential to human life. It emphasizes mutual dependence for physical, intellectual, and spiritual growth and claims kindness is timeless, nonoffensive, and universally appropriate, ending with a promise of continuation next week.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Ham
J.C. Welch
Narrows
Stanley
the Herald
Joe Lee
Koerner-Donnell
Reese F. Miller
Asheboro
J. W. Sechrest
Boy Scouts
Paul A Stamey
T. F. Marr
Arctic Ice and Coal Co
Sallie Sechrest
Sallie Gilmer Jones
Kemp Boren
Wesley Memorial M. E
Gilbert Rowe
Chas. Lee Smith
Raleigh
W. C. Beavans
Lennard-Beavans-Stamey Co
Re Bros
Thomas
Central Carolina
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