28 Oct 1915
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1915
Page
1
The Review starts a complete course of study for moonlight or night schools next week. The feature provides a textbook style program adopted by national and state bodies and aims to guide weekly study for-night school participants.
Frightful Friday night at Wesley Memorial Sunday school rooms features ghosts who will relieve attendees of their silver offering for the missionary cause. The notice warns against gambling and vice dens, urging the Recorder to grant long terms on roe paying out business and to break up race ends of justice.
The Red Men anticipate a large crowd on Saturday November 6 as ex Governor Blease speaks at the auditorium. The public is invited and the morning and afternoon program features the 6th District Improved Order of Red Men meeting.
A proud speaker reflects on friendship love and pride amid neglect and misfortune. He admits partial fault for a supposed love, vows fidelity, and laments social scorn while hoping to weld an enduring bond despite opposition.
The High Point Cas ket Company was adjudged bankrupt in U S District Court Greensboro on its own petition. Liabilities are $21.86 with assets of $2,385. The firm lost its factory and stock to a fire last year, tying to the fire losses to the bankruptcy.
A Lakeport family reports their daughter aged years suffered a debilitating condition with a chronic cough until Vinol was tried. They claim the tonic tissue building iron and digestive elements rebuilt her strength and health, praising Matton Drug Co in High Point North Carolina as distributor.
Local society items include Mrs. H. B. Hiatt hosting the U D C, a Halloween party at Archdale, and a high school athletic association formed with Otis Ingram as president. Other notices mention police activity, visitors, a 1000 mile Studebaker endurance run, court delays for the Winston murderers, film showings, and various moves and illnesses in the Durham-Charlotte region.
The Youth's Companion offers 52 issues for 1916 with free remaining 1915 issues upon receipt of $2.00. New subscribers receive the 1916 Forecast and Home Calendar in addition to this year's issues. Boston based publication invites inquiries and new subscriptions.
Supt Thornwell and Haynes report average monthly cost per pupil of 1.37 dollars. For the past month 1,771 pupils were enrolled with total costs of 2,425 dollars. Main street leads in cost per pupil at 1.49 with 791 students. Elm street is cheapest at 1.15 per pupil with 532 pupils.
The Merchant's Association held a lively meeting Tuesday night. It did not accept the resignation of C. C. Prince as secretary and urged him to reconsider, noting his long service and value as an active officer.
The page highlights several retailers inviting customers to visit stores this week. Mann Drug Co. promotes medicines while D R Raper advertises a 60 day stone sale reduction. Woods Dry Goods and Aldey's urge visits as High Point Motor showcases Studebaker. Hart Drug Co. teams with Buster Brown ads and The Broken Coin serial runs weekly at The Review and Broadway screening. Leonard Beavans-Stamey Co. emphasizes ladies coats and suits.
War news updates and a Raleigh Publicity Bureau meeting report. The issue highlights a large upcoming textile meet with expected crowds, a survey of cotton buyers, and a plan to boost export trade. Patents for Tar Heels referenced.
A positive report on High Point water arrives after weeks of concerns. The City physician advised residents to boil water if they drink it, noting the choice remained with the public after a plain assessment.
Frank Snipes who defied officers near Kernerville was arrested yesterday in Winston and jailed in default of a $10,000 bond. The report notes the arrest followed alleged resistance to officers.
Express receipts show the quart law reduced legitimate whiskey orders while blind tigers continue to haul in liquor from surrounding areas and habitual drinkers buy from them, indicating a thriving illegal market despite new regulations.
Jamestown Training School held its inaugural session on Friday with R. E. Bundy presiding. Principal Coltrane introduced Dr. J. L. Mann of Greensboro whose talk covered Training for Efficiency in Sunday school work. The next session is set for tomorrow and the 24 week course continues.
Gambling defendants John Stone W P Loflin Joe Pre vo W E Coltrane Rube Vail and Fred Suits appeared before Recorder Dalton Monday for gambling near the Pickett cotton mills. Each was fined five dollars plus costs.
Willis L Brower aged 78 died Friday morning at his High Point home on High street He was born in Randolph county and lived in the city for nearly 50 years He conducted the Brower house near the site of the present post office building Surviving is one son Edward Brower merchant Funeral services were held Saturday at the residence with Rev A G Dixon of the M P church officiating and the interment followed beside his wife in the local cemetery
A. J. Bolling and family moved to High Point and settled on English Street. Mrs. Harrison Davis suffers rheumatism. W. E. Kirkman and J. A. Culler are building a small dwelling for Dr. J. R Williams. Maud Elliott works as time keeper at Durham Hosiery mill. Mrs. James Lowe and baby Ruth visited Mr. and Mrs. F. W. Welch. Mrs. W. E. Kirkman returned from Greensboro. Mrs. Solomon Guyer visits son W. L. Guyer and enjoys good health. Calvin Hughes and baby Ruth returned from visit to W. E. Kirkman. Walter Grissom of High Point spent Sunday with his father and brother. J. C. Elliott and family visited J. A. Culler. Farmers busy with sweet potatoes. FE. J. Welch harvested 150 bushels. Zelben Luck and family spent Sunday in High Point. Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Burns visiting countryside. Community neighbors extend sympathy to Mrs. Kivett and family on their loss.
Caught near Gould pond in the Fairview neighborhood Luther T. Smith Carl Gilbreath and Emory Modlin pursued a possum but a live fight with a large coon drew a crowd. After an hour the coon died at the dogs throat, weighing 20 pounds and measuring three feet in length.
Police nabbed alcohol and paraphernalia at Gus Browns known as L A Brown this Saturday morning. They seized two gallons of liquor two pint bottles and 30 bottles of beer along with two small glasses as evidence. Brown posted 300 bond for Monday court appearance awaiting Friday postponement per the defendant’s lawyer.
The notice promotes Rose theater programming with Diamond from the Sky and other pictures. It invites audiences to attend at all times, promising the best in the movie world and no disappointment.
Early morning fire at 5 o clock damaged stock and building on East Washington street. Solomon Rabinowitz Hebrew merchant insured for 3000 dollars. Harris Bros. building sustained about 100 dollars in light and smoke damage. Emerson Allred reported the alarm.
The city council decided to buy a two ton motor truck for street repair work and approve equipment for the fire department including 27 hats 7 coats and 21 pairs of boots. It enforces fire limits repairs on wooden buildings with a $100 penalty. The city manager is authorized to swap the 50 foot fire ladder for two 30 foot ladders and to pay the October city school bill of $2579.16.
Joseph Mitchell died Friday afternoon at his country home near Mitchells Chapel. Born in England in 1862 he immigrated to the United States and lived a long useful life. He passed in his 79th year. funeral and burial were held at Mitchells Chapel. He is survived by his wife and one daughter.
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