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Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-10-28
DIR. M. J. BROWN, OF SALIVA

Specialist in the medical and sur
gica1 diseases of the Eye, Ear, Nose
and Throat and correct fitting OF
glasses, will be at Penny Hotel or DR..
Burnett's Office, in WaKeeney, Mon
day, November 9Th and at Ellis Tues
day, November 9th
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-10-28

Price soc, at all dealers. Don't sim
ply ask for a kidney remedy-get
Doan's Kidney Pills-the same that
Mrs. Gordon had. FOSTER ilburn Co.,
Mfrs. Buffalo, N. Y.
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-10-28
FINANCIAL LOSS DUE TO COLDS

It is estimated that the average
man losses three days time each year
from inability to work on account of
having a cold. Much of this loss can
be avoided by treating every cold as.
soon as the symptoms of the disease
appear. Chanbelain's Cough Remedy
has won a wide reputation and i'm
mense sale by its cures of this disease.
Try it. You are certain to be pleased
with its pleasant taste and the prompt
relief which it affords.
For sale by all druggists
Western Kansas world. [volume] (WaKeeney, Kan.) 1885-current, 1920-10-28

Car of Colorado hard coal on the
road. Leave orders at Hardman Luna-
Der Co. adv.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
POWHATAN IS DRIFTING HELP
LESSLY IN A GALE.

Boston, Jan. 25.-A wireless mes
sage intercepted here late today frpn1
the army transport EI7owlla ta1y
has been disabled off the coast Since
last Sunday, said the water was gain
ing slowly and that it might be neces-
sary to take off all the crew except a
few volunteers. Relief was requested
as soon as possible.
The message, which was addressed
to United States army officers at Hall
fax, said that the United States coast
guard cutters Gresham and Acushnet
and the Canadian government steamer
Lady Laurier were standing by and
that the United States coast guard
utter Ossipee was near. In stating
that he might remove the crew Cap
tain Randall said he would ''take no
chances"
An earlier message from the Fresh
am intercepted here, reported the
Powhatan as drifting helplessly be-
fore an east-northwest gale with the
steamers that were standing by unable
to put tow lines aboard. The position
at noon was given as about $50 miles
southeast of Halifax.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
J. 0. FREEMAN DIES AT HOS
PITAL HERE.

J. O. Freeman, of Cedar Grove, died
at a local hospital Monday morning
where he had been a patient for a
week.
Mr.. Freeman was so years of age
and was prominent lumber dealer
Of Cedar Grove, being associated with
his son, Oscar Freeman, of that place.
He was man of splendid business
ability and was held in high esteem
by those who knew him.
Besides his widow Mr.. Freeman is
survived by four brothers, M. J. and
H. L. Freeman, of East Orange, n. j.;
T. D. w. and N. l.. Freeman, of High
Point; one son, Oscar Freeman, of
Cedar Grove, and three sisters, Mrs.
w. D. Stednnan, of Asheboro and
Misses Addie and Blanche Freeman
of High Point.
The funedal, conducted by Rev. w.
A. Lambeth, pastor Of Wesley Memo
rial church was held from the home of
N. L. Freeman, LA Steele street,
Tuesday afternoon at 2 o'clock and
interment followed in Oakwood Gene
terry.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
YOUTHS PAY DAMAGES TIC
MOTOR CAR OWNER.

Tom Hodgin and Elmer Sexton,
two white youths, were given a hear
ing in municipal court Friday, charg-
ed with the larceny Of the automobile
of Basil H. Hedgecock, a local banker.
Judgement was suspended upon pay
nent of 500 to Mr.. Hedgecoek, for
alleged damages to his car, and a
bond for good behavior.
Upon motion of T. J. Gold, counsel
for the defendants, the warrant was
changed to read forcible treaspass.
Hodgin and Sexton are alleged to
have stolen the car from in front of a
local theater Monday night at $50
o'clock. Later in the evening a mes
sage received from the Lexington
police conveyed the news that the
boys and the car were being held
there.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
.MANUFG. ACTIVITIES. HERE
TWO MORE TEXTILE MILLS FOR
CITY.
Two More New Enterprises are Re-
corded for High Point.

Two More New Enterprises are Re-
corded for High Point.
They are two spinning mills now in
Eprocess of organization and work on
zBhe buildings to house them will soon
Ehe started. One will have a capital
hpf 100000 and it is being organized
by ThurloW Kearns, at present con-
Enected with the Grown Hosiery mills,
and manufactururer of consider
sabIe experience. Two or three desir-
able sites are now under considera-
ton, it is stated. The other mill,
equally as large if not greater, will be
operated by the Adams and Ragan in
terests, headed by J. Hampton Adams
and Robert R. Ragan. These gentle
men recently acquired a valuable site
between the 'fY" on the Asheboro rail-
road, near the section of the city
known as Cloverfeld, for their new
est project.
Another Big Contract.
Another announcement of a new
enterprise the High Point plant of
the Durham Hosiery Mills company,
owned by the Carrs, of Durham, is to
be more than doubled. IN capacity.
Abethall and company, of Boston,
Mass, have been awarded the con-
tract for the buildings to adjoin the
present Hamilton street plant and are
here ready for the preliminary work.
Oh the south of the present building
will be constructed an 80 by 240 fcot
structure, four stories high, steel and
concrete, which will be used for the
manufacture of silk half hose A large
.Uarehouse on the north will be so by
104 feet, six stories, and in the rear
there will be several smaller build
1ries, including dye house 40 by so
feet. The contract, it is stated, calls
for the best construction with all mod
erh improvements for mill operation
and when the work is completed Dur
ham No. 3 will be one of the largest
hosiery plants in the section, if not
the south. The plant will occupy al
most one-fourth Of a standard size
city block when the contractors finish.
Roll 81 Panel Company Spreding Out.
An addition 80 by 100 feet is to be
the present plant of the Deg4
ny Roll and Panel company, the man
ager and chief owner, C. W. Denney,
formerly Of Greensboro, announced to-
day. Brick are scarce and the manu-
facturer is scanning the highways and
byways for the $4,000 bricks he must
have for the addition.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
NEWS FROM OLD TRINITY.

Rev. Mr.. Elliott filed his regular
appointment at the school building
last Sunday night.
A family by the name of Dobson
has moved into the old Gannaway
place. We learn they are from near
Asheville.
Mrs. Walter Crowson has been
troubled some with rheumatism late.
ly.
Mrs. Carpenter went on a short Wis
it to Greensboro last week.
Walter Crowsop is now working on
his old job at High Point
The Misses Farlow went home to
spend the week end. They live near
Flint Hill, in this county:
Mr.. George Paul and his family are
spending the winter with his father.
who lives here. Mr.. Paul lives in
Northern r r !; 80 -, We GLADLY waT@r VI
the9H
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
BURNED GIRL IMPROVING.

Friends of Mr.. and Mrs. D. R. Par
ker, 10 Boulevard, will be glad to
learn that the condition Of their 10
months-old daughter, who was severe
ly burned Thursday, is somewhat I'M
proved today.
The accident occurred IN the Farkel C
home late Thursday afternoon Wnlle
Mrs. Parker was preparing supper
A bucket of water had been placed on
the stove and the little girl thought
lessly turned it over, with the result
that she was badly scalded about the
face, arms and other parts OF tne
body.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
dUILFORD'S BIGGEST BANK
WONDERFUL GROWTH OF COM
MERCIAL NATIONAL
High Point Bank of Which ]. ,Elwood
Cox is President, Has $4,OOO,OOO
in Deposits-Is Million Dollar



This city has for years been noted
for it's strong financial institutions and
particularly have the citizens looked
rpon the Commercial National Bank,
Of which ]. Elwood Cox is president,
as a tower of financial strength and
security, but the announcement early
in the present year that in the Com
,nercial National Bank High Point had
million dollar institution went ahead
Of anything that the people patroniz-
inc banks had looked for. 1t was al
most too big to comprehend.
The statement of the condition of
the Commercial National Bank at the
close of business January is inter
psting and one that naturally makes
High Point and the Commercial Ma
tioral feel little chesty. It shows
that this bank has capital stock of
100000 and S500,O00 surplus, thus
nIacing it in the million-dollar bank
class. The capital stock of the bank
was formerly $15O,O0O, but on Janu-
arv > this was increased to $5O0,O00
and the surplus account at the same
time increased from 100000 to $780,
000
The bank of which Mr.. Cox, who is
retognized as one of the soundest
bankers in the state is at the head,
enjoys a wonderfully liberal patron
are. It has deposits Of more than $4,-
00O,0GO and total resources of over six
and one-half millions.
\ comparison of deposits, showing
the growth of the bank during the
last six years is interesting. On Oc-
tober 81, 1914, or three months after
the outbreak of the world war, the
Commercial National bank had de-
pcsits Of q little over $85O,000. By
December 81, 1915, the deposits had
grown to over a million dollars, and
during the next II months they in
creased to 81, ,631, ,955.26. The publish
ed statement for December 81, 1917,
showed a jump to s2,278, ,529.68 and on
the same date in 1918 the bank showed
DEPOSITS of S2,552. .620.23. Then came
the big jump last year when, at the
close Of business on January 6 the
bank showed more than four millions
in deposits-to be exact, $4,070, ,849.62.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
A BANQUET TO Mr.. COX.

A banquet was rendered Pres
dent J. Elwood Cox, of the CONNER
cial National Bank, by the officers
and shareholders OF the bank, We'd
nesday night at the Elwood Hotel. a
large number were on hand
Mr.. Cox is real part Of High Point
and no history Of the city would do 1t
Justice without giving him big part
of the credit and honor.
The Commercial National Bank
has made wonderful strides. This
year it jumped into the million dollar
class, being the largest bank IN the
county and is as strong as ability and
finances can make it. Mr.. Cox is also
interested in numerous other enter
prises here and is considered our hrst
citizen.
Long may he live and prosper!
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
TWO FALL ON SLEEP
PIONEER CITIZEN OF RANDOLPH
DIES.
Benjamin MOfitt Prominent For Many
Years in BUSINESS Life of County

Benz MOffitt Prominent For Many
Years in Business Life of County.
Asheboro, Jan. 24.-Mr. Benjamin
Mofitt, pioneer merchant and man
| ufacturer of Randolph County, died
at the, home of Mr.. and Mrs. E.. H.
Morris in Asheboro Thursday. Mr..
Moffitt was one of the oldest citizens
Of the county, being about SO years.
His grandfather, Charles Moff1tt, a
native. of Londonderry, Ireland, was
the founder of that family in the
Province of North Carolina
Coming to America young man he
made pioneer settlement in Ran
dolph county near Buffalo Ford, where
the family lived for many years. Ben
jamin Moffitt was the youngest son of
Hugh and Margaret Needham Mof-
fit.
After his fathers death Mr.. Mof-
fit remained with his mother and as
sisted in the work of the farm, dur
ing which time he acquired a good
education in the local schools. He
taught school in Randolph county for
two terms, after which he took up
business career, beginning as clerk
in DR.. Fo1st's store at Coleridge and
then in 1854 he came to Asheboro as
clerk in the store of DIR. J. M.
Worth.
He then set up business for him
self as a general merchant. All of
the merchandise at that time was
hauled by teams over the roads from
Fayetteville. In 1876 Mr.. Moffitt was
one of the organizers of the Franklin
vile Manufacturing company at
Franklinville. For twenty-seven
years he was secretary and treasurer
of this corporation. He resigned in
1908 and has since enjoyed a we'll
earned retirement.
Mr.. Mofitt was married twice, the
first time to Miss MARTHA E. Baldwin
a native of Mississippi. To this union
one daughter, Florence Mofhtt, was
born. She married James Hall, of
Philadelphia. Mrs. Hall died and left
one daughter, Florence Hall, who re-
sides in Philadelphia. Mr.. Mofitt's
second wife was Miss Grizelle Bagley,
a sister of Major w. H. Bagley, who
was cleark Of the Supreme Court for
a number of years. Mrs. Mofitt died
in 1902, and about year after her
death Mr.. Moffitt moved to Asheboro
and has made his home with his niece
Mrs. F. H. Morris since that time.
In the passing of Mr.. Mofitt Ran
dolph county has lost one of her best
citizens. He was o1iet and retiring in
heard one word Of criticism.
The funeral services we're conduct
ed at Franklinville at II o'clock to-
day.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
PAID FOR HIS MEANNEss

Powell Miller, negro, was tried in
municipl court monday on charges Of
carrying concealed weapon and fir
ing pistol within the city limits
Judge J. A. Austin found him guilty
of both charges and fined him $50 for
the first offense and for the other
charge he was taxed with the cost.
The negro was unable to pay the
$50 at the present time and the court
allowed him so days in which to Sc
cure the amount, which is the mini
mum fine for carrying concealed
weapon.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
MRS PICKARD, OF RANDLEMAN
DEAD.

Mrs. J. 0. Pickard, one of Randle-
mans oldest citzerns, died at her
home on High Point street Tuesday.
She had been in bad health for some
time and her death was not un
expected.
She was the widow of J. o. Pickard,
mains were laid to rest in ST. PauPs
cemetery. She is survived by three
children, w. H. Pickard, of Green's
boro; Anna Morris, Of Asheboro, and
J. o. Pickard, Jr., Of this place.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
CHRISTIAN ENDEAVORERS
MEET.

Members of the local Christian En-
deavor Society met at Main Street M
P. church Friday night and decided to
observe the Christian Endeavor week
OF prayer beginning Feb. 1 and contln-
uinr through the 9Th. The tolloWlng
officers were elected: President h:
H. Shaw; vice-president, Donald
Headen; secretary, Miss Viola Foust;
treasurer, Miss Clarice Newlin; CHAIR
man program committee, Mrs. Lamar
McCallum; and chairman social COM
mittee, Miss Blanche Harmon.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
MISS WILSON DEAD.

News reached here Friday, of the
death of Miss Ruth Wilson, daughter
of Mr.. and Mrs. J. K. Wilson, who
died at her home in Tacoma, Washing
ton "Wednesday night.
Until recently Miss Wilson lived in
High Point She left with her family
three weeks ago for Tacoma, where
they went to make their new home.
It was while on the way that she con-
tracted influenza, which resulted in
pneumonia and her death Wednesday
night.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
MISS ROYALS DEAD.

Miss Laura Royals, of Trinity, died
at the Sanitorium Monday morning
at s o'clock where she had been a
patient for several months.
Miss Royals was 35 years of age,
and was very popular in High Point
and the news of her death will occa-
sion keen regret among her friends
here and in other sections of the state,
where she was held in high esteem.
The following brothers and sisters
survive: June Royals, of Trinity; Lee
Royals, of Deep River; Mrs. Arthur
Jones, of jamestown, and Miss Lille
Royals, Mrs. Emma Welborn, Mrs.
Hugh Miller and Mrs. Luther Frazier,
all of Trinity.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
SMOKING PROHIBITED IN AN
EATING HOUSE AT MEAL
TIME

Columbai, S. c., Jan. 23.-Ihe sen
ate of the South Carolina general as
sen1bly today passed and sent to the
house of representatives bill to pre-
vent the smoking Of tobacco or other
substance" during the meal hours OF
any public eating place in the state
The bill charges managers or pro
prietors of eating places with the re-
sponsibility of displaying signs setting
forth the law and provides the penal
ty of fine from $40 to $25 or term
of 10 to 80 days on the public works
for offenders.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
WITH OUR NEIGHBORS
HIGH POINT ROUTE 4 NEWS.
(By Mary A. Clodfelter.)

y
Some selling of eggs at Mt. Airy.
They have been filling the hen fruit
full of liquor and selling them. They
sold like hot cakes at SIS a dozen. The
devil will get such people if they don't
soon repent. Life is too uncertain and
death so sure to follow such mean
ness. 1t is against the law to have
whiskey now and it would be hard to
get if it was not for the internal blind
tigers.
Lee Johnson made his daughter
present of a new Standard sewing
machine. His daughter is Mrs. S. R.
Clodfelter. He is a prosperous far
mer.
Mrs. Jacob Mock is seriously i'll at
her home some two miles south of
here, due to high blood pressure.
Master Clyde Clodfelter has the
whooping cough, also Mrs. Thos. Peg
ram is right sick at this writing, with
la grippe.
Mrs E. E. Jenkins of Greensboro,
has been in Wallburg the past week
shaking hands with old friends. Glad
to have her here.
The farmers are at loss to know
just how to list their land. Will some
one tell them just how to go about it?
They are talking Of going on strike.
(The Review published the matter
bearing on the subject several weeks
ago. You must list all personal prop
erty as of January 1sts and all land
and such property as of May last.
You are expected to give in everything
at its worth, just what it would bring
if you offered it to your neighbor or
what you would take for it now. If
you list too low the list taker will
more than likely raise it, if you list
too high no doubt you will also know.
Then the tax rates shall not exceed
ten per cent Of last year. The tax
rate is supposed to be SO lowered that
the increase in taxes over the old way
will not amount to much more).
Annie Pool called on Wilmer and
jamie Clodfelter Wednesday evening.
Miss Odessa Henderson of South
side, Winston-Salem, has been visiting
her sister and family, Mr.. and Mrs.
LeLayette McGhee, in this connmun-
ity for the past week. She returned
home last week. Miss Henderson is
liked by all acquaintances. She has
been in Richmond, Va, for the past
five years in the millinery business,
but owing to i'll health, she had to
give up her work. Lately she under
went an operation for appendicitis,
since which time she has been at her
fathers home. We trust she will de-
eide to remain among us.
Mrs. William Pool, who has been
sick for the past five weeks, is some
better at this time, glad to know.
The writer and Annie Pool called to
see Mrs. Henry Yates last Saturday
evening which was a very enjoyable
occasion. Mr.. Yates works at High
Point and his sister, Miss Ada Yates,
and little neice, Edith Payne, came
home with him and spent Sunday.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
HALF MILLION BUILDING
MASS MEETING FOR TOWNSHIP
SCHOOL.

There was large representative
croud present, not withstanding the
inclemency Of ,the weather Monday
night at the Auditorium to hear the
proposed High School building dis
cussed from every angle. All seemed
to favor the proposition which they
thought would mean much to the
progress of this Community. Supt.
Faust was present and made a prac-
tical talk. The school is almost
certainty.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
S. GLEN YOUNG GETS A STILL A
DAY IN SURRY.
Also Usually Brings in Deserter or

BlOckader.-DOg on the Job Too.
Mount Airy, Jan. 23-S. Glen Young
with his Belgian police dog is rapidly
becoming terror to blockaders in the
mountains beyond here. Not a day
has passed since his first appearance
here last Monday but that before
night, an illicit still is brought into
town, and generally prisoner or two.
Today Young returned from a trip
over the mountains with a 6O-gal1on
capacity copper still that was captur-
ed just across the Virginia line at
daybreak this morning. He also
brought in Walter Doss, a deserter
from the army, who had made sub
terranean hiding place under his home
where he lived, and where it is aIleg-
ed he made an occasional run of block
ade liquor, whenever an opportunity
presented itself. zDoss had immediate
ly returned to his home when he de-
serted.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
BOND THOMAS is DEAD OF
SLEEPING DISEASE.

Plainfeld, N. j., Jan. 25.-Bonc
Thomas, bfother-in-law Of DR.. Simon
Flexner, head of the Rockefeller in
stitute, who had been suffering fol
three weeks from what physicians be-
lieved to be sleeping sickness, died al
his home here today. His brother
Prof. Henry H. Thomas, df Johns
Hopkins university, said that Mr.
Thomas death was directly due to
pneumonia which developed on Satur-
day..
DIR. Flexner and Professor Thomas
have been attending Mr.. Thomas dur
ing his Illness
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
GOVERNMENT "NOSE FINDERS
ON THE JOB.

The work Of taking government
census in High Point township is
well underway. Enumerators report,
however, that they are being caused
no little inconvenience by the failure
of housewives to be able to tell them
anything about their boarders. Most
of the boarders are away when the
nose-counters call at the front door.
it is pointed out, and the housewives
are unable to furnish the information
desired.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1920-01-29
GOT ONE ON THEM, Ell {
OLD SOLDIER MAKES HIM A
"SORT OF BEER"-ACQUITTED.

Columbia, Jan. 23.-W. H. Murphy,
80 years of age, was acquitted in
United States court today of the
charge of operating an illicit distillery
charge of operating an illicit distillery
The defendant. said on the witness
stand that he had served through the
war as Confederate soldier and had
made ga sort Of beer" from bread and
potatoes for many years. He lives
alone in Florence county.