21 Sep 1916
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Newspaper
The Review
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1916
Page
1
The Democrats plan a rally with speeches by Hon. T. W. Er ee and county leaders at the armory. A full house is expected with music and comfortable seats as speakers including Morrison, Glenn, Vieters, and others address supporters for governor candidate OVerman.
In our county, Tom Gold remains sought after as a speaker, with his presence in multiple counties noted in the Rivth district. The report highlights his broad appeal and busy speaking schedule across the region.
Extended fire limits cover the West Sef street bloc containing the Bellevue hotel to curb noise and disturbances. A. M. Idol is recommended as truancy officer to ensure school attendance. City will buy an auto truck for the waste and Light department. The issue also notes prison events, military actions, local politics, and new civic developments in a broad summary of regional items.
Yesterday evening about 6 40 the Ford driven by R L Coley with Mrs Coley and Mr and Mrs J W Lee aboard turned turtle on the Kreensboro road near the Williard place. The occupants were pinned underneath and seriously injured.
The September term of Superior Court convened Monday in Greensboro with Judge James L. Webb and Solicitor Bower presiding over about 65 cases on the docket. Grand jury foreman C. J. Brockmann led a list of 17 members as Inde Webb outlined duties and scope of juror authority during a two hour charge. Arraignment set for murder suspect John Tt. Stewart. Westside postmaster W. H Dowdy now serves as acting post master.
The Southern Partnered Manufacturers association will meet in High Point for their annual gathering on Wednesday November 8. The city, a center of the southern furniture industry, expects a warm welcome and a big time. Officers include J. H. Finley president North Wilkesboro C. F. Tomlinson vice president High Point F. S. Lambeth vice president Thomasville James al Ryan secretary and executive head S. L. Davis on the executive committee Fred N. Tate chairs the traffic and transportation committee.
The Mitchell suit seeks 20 000 dollars in damages by L E Mitchell's widow against the Winston hotel proprietors over a fatal fire at the Neill hotel on March 27. It alleges improper construction and neglect of safe clearance from the store to the wall led to Mitchell's death.
Catherine daughter of Mr and Mrs J H Billings died from diphtheria Monday at the family home near the city.
Charles E. Hunt longtime Friendship resident died suddenly at his home Sunday afternoon likely from heart trouble. He had returned from a morning car trip to High Point. found dead alone in a room. Survived by widow and two children, son and daughter. He was son of the late J. D. Hunt.
The couple, united yesterday at the home of Rev G T Rowe, will reside near Deep River church. They are well known and favorably regarded by the community.
Petitions for better streets flood city council meetings while editor prepares county reporting trip. Obituaries note Dr. Charles L. B. and J. A. Fitzgerald's deaths from Bright’s disease. Local social news records a lawn party, a wedding, and travel reflections amid flood relief appeals and political chatter in Lincolnton and nearby towns.
Companies M High Point and F Asheville of the First North Carolina regiment were named the least drilled in the First North Carolina brigade after competitive drills at Camp Glenn on Saturday. Captain Zollicoffer wired that his company had mopped up.
At a meeting of the Merchants Association last week the industrial department of the Commercial club was endorsed and the association pledged help to advance work beneficial to the city. In a Superior Court session whiskey cases appear briefly with June Williard’s case not pressed, Bob Wade absent and bond forfeited, Clark Bower’s case continued due to illness, and Ben Johnson, colored, received six months on the roads after entering Watson’s store.
The Oxford Orphanage singing class will present a concert in the school auditorium at 8 p m on September th. The event invites attendees to be present and enjoy the performance by the young singers.
A new concern named High Point Rental and Collecting Agency applies to the secretary of state for charter. J. M. Hedgecock serves as president. The company plans general real estate work including renting houses and making collections.
The state rested its case in the Terry murder trial at Greensboro as the defense asserts Terry was insane when he shot John Stewart. Ralph Richardson’s remains, killed by Train No. 12, were interred at Lexington Wednesday.
An essay on friendship argues for both quality and quantity in friends, urging openness to many trustworthy people. It notes time and life change, warns against harmful ties, and stresses home life as a core source of lasting, faithful friendship.
Public schools in High Point prepare for Monday opening with enrollment expected to top 2000, surpassing last year's 1845. Innovations include a manual training department in the high school with a Kalamazoo tutor and new equipment acquisitions.
Local issue features the School Thrift Club promotion by the Home Banking Company urging every child and teacher to join. Also notes plans for the State Fair, ad space updates from area businesses, a funeral for Miss Annie Young, and sale of two $50 Edwards Business College scholarships plus timber deed blanks.
A reflective meditation on friendship notes the depth and meaning of calling someone a friend. It argues that friendship provides companionship, support, and encouragement, transforming life from desolation to shared joy and purpose, and warns of loneliness without true friends.
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