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The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
Community Service is
Organized in The City
for Welfare Work

Organization of committees for COM
munlty service work in High Point
was effected at meeting of local .citi-
zens in the assembly room of the
chamber of commerce Friday night.
Frederic A. Cummings, organizer
from the national organization, stated
the object of the meeting and discuss
ed community service work. He told
of the accomplishments of the organ
ization in other communities and
freely expressed the belief that there
was plenty of room for community
service right here in High Point.
Those present lost little time in
getting down to business. A board Of
directors was named. A. E. Tate was
elected chairman and Mrs. Willis
Slane secretary.
Rev. P: D. Brown, Mrs. J. H. Tate,
Mrs. w. C.. Jones and w. M. Mari
were named members of a committee
to form the cnostiution and bylaws.
The same playground committee
that has been serving for sometime
past will be retained by community,
service, according to decision reached
at the meeting Friday night. The
committee consists of Mrs. w. C..
Jones, Mrs. w. A. Copeland, w. l..
Stamey, Rev. Roy Leinbach, Joseph
Cox and Miss Clara Cox.
It was announced by Mr.. Cummings
that trained lead der for mass singing
is expected in High Point this week.
Joseph Cox was appointed chairman
on arrangements for music.
The question of playground super
vison occupied not little attention
of the community workers last night.
They discussed it in detail and came to
a conclusion that the one and only
thing to do will be to secure capable
supervisor. Mrs. Copeland discussed
the question Of proper supervision of
the city Fairgrounds and w. L. Sta
mey spoke of the possible ways of
financing the undertaking.
The committee appointed to state
the detectives of community service
and direct the publicity campaign,
consists of Rev. Charles P. Coble,
Miss Clara Cox, Rev. Roy Leinbach,
w. L. Stamey,a and Mrs. Dunbar.
Archdale and Trinity had large
representation and upon motion of w.
l.. Stamey, a vote of appreciation of
the visitors presence was extended.
The next meeting of the organiza-
ton will be held Friday night.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
Crosses the Bar to a
Harbor of Peace

organized the Marsh Furniture com.
pany, of High Point. Since then Mr.
Harr7ss had sold his interest in that
Econcern. His latest factory organiza-
ton is the Harriss-Covington Hosier,
mills, which was last year chartered
by the secretary of state and is now
being operated in High Point. The
hosiery mill was organized by Mr.
Harriss and his son-in-law. w. C..
| Covington.
The deceased was interested in the
banking institutions of High Point,
having served and being at the time
OF his death vice-president and direc-
tor of the Commercial National bank:
vlce-president and director of the
High Point Savings and Trust COM
pany, and director of the High Point
Perpetual Building and Loan associa-
tlon. He also was vice-president of
the Ring Drug company, director of
the Pickett cotton mill, director of the
Southern Furniture Exposition build
ing and director of the High Point,
Randleman and ASheboro railroad.
He was large stockholder in the
High Point Hotel company and until
recently served on the board of di-
rectors of that corporation. He re-
signed because of i'll health. Mr. Har-
riss owned stock in various enter
prises in High Point and was pronni-
nently identified with the business
men of the city and state.
Interested in the educational move
ment, Mr.. Harriss had given much of
his time to the cause, having been I'M
til death claimed him, member of
the board of trustees of both Green's
boro college and Oak Ridge institute.
Deceased was faithful and consist
ent member of Wesley Memorial
church and one of the pillars of that
institution. 1t was largely through
his efforts that the new Wesley Mem
orial church building was erected, he
having made the deed for the lot up
on which the edifce now stands. He
was a member of board of stewards
and also a trustee of the Methodist
congregation. For seven years he
served as chairman of the board of
stewards.
Besides his widow, the deceased is
survived by daughter, Mrs. W. c.
Covington; a son, Welch Harriss, and
a grandson, julius Harriss Coving-
ton. He also leaves the following
brothers and sisters: Mrs. Fl. C..
Kearns, of High Point; r. K. Har-
riss, of SwanDanoa; John Harriss, of
Hickory; F. M. Harriss, of Fayette-
vile; Mrs. r. r. White, Of Conway;
Mrs. M. K. Callum, of Greensboro;
r. F. Harriss, of Hoover Hill, and
L. w. Harriss, of Roanoke, Va.
Mr.. Harriss was one of the really
strong men of this community and
in his death High Point loses one of
it's best citizens, while the church
mourns the loss of loyal friend.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
Warming Up for
League Opening

Bill Pierre, manager of the High
Point baseball club, arrived in the
City Thursday from Birmingham.
Pierre will begin at once to assem-
be his club for spring training at
Welch field about April 1. The local
pilot expects to have a splendid team
in the race and one that will stay at
the top throughout the season.
Bill was accompanied to High Point
by Mrs. Pierre. The local pilot, who
has been spending the winter south,
is looking well and says he is enjoy
ing splendid health.
Baseball is now being talked in
High Point. With spring weather
comes the call of the diamond and
many fans and moguls are now suf-
fering with the baseball fever.
According to President Arthur Lyon
of the local club, High Point will have
a eft-hand pitcher here this season
who is better thman Ed Rommel, fa-
NOUS knuckle ball pitcher for Connie
Mack's Philadelphia Athletics.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
One of Best known
and Wealthiest
Citizens is Dead
J. w. Harriss Falls on Sleep After q
Few Days IIiness-Great Throng
Attends Services at Church and the
Cemetery.

julius w. HarrisS, we'll known and
influential citizen, prominent church
naE and big-hearted gentleman, died
at his home here Saturday afternoon
after only six days illness. The news
Of his death caused universal sorrow
because Mr.. .Harriss was we'll and fav-
o1ably known by practically every per-
son in High Point and community. He
was also generally known throughout
the state, being member of the
board of trustees of Greensboro COL
lege, Oak Ridge insti 1te, and various
other outside interests.
The funeral services were held on
Monday afternoon at 3 o'clock from
Wesley Memorial NJ. E. church, con-
Quoted by the pastor, Rev. w. A. Lam
beth, assisted by Revs. A. w. Plyler,
DR.. Geo. r. Brown, DR.. A. G. Dixon,
hardt and DR.. Gilbert T. Rowe. The
attended by people from all over the
state. The floral offerings were nu-
merous and exceptionally beautiful.
The editor had known "Jule" Har-
riss, as he was affectionately called by
his friends, for over 80 years and al
ways found him to be true south
ern gentleman, a constant friend and
splendid citizen and Christian gen
tleman and his death causes unusual
SORROW TO US.
Mr.. Harriss was born in Randolph
county on October %, 1866, SON of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. Ransom w.
Harriss. He received his early educa-
ton in the schools of Randolph and
later entered Trinity college as a stu
dent Upon leaving the Methodist in
stitution he accepted position as
travelling representative for the
Purcell Ladd and company, of Rich
mond, Va.
About 35 years ago Mr.. Harriss
came to High Point and for three
years conducted a grocery business
here. On December 23, 1866, he mar
ried Miss Florence Welch, daughter of
the late Mr.. and Mrs. J. J. Welch. To
this union two children were born,
both surviving. .~z-e~-~.~~ ~, ~ :
In the year 1900 Mr.. Harriss and
his father-in-law established the
Welch Furniture company. The de-
ceased had be,u az 51e head of the or
ganization since it's inception and at
the time of his death was the largest
stockholder of the corporation.
In 1907 Mr.. Harriss and j. E. Marsh
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24

Mrs. w. B. Waff, of Pittsboro, az
rived Thursday night in High P3inC 3inC
and is the guest Of her daughter MISS
Ruth P. Waff, on Elm street,
Mrs. James simeson has been Sc =
riously i'll suffering with t4a,. pfOma'iis b,1f is
Still confined to her home on Maple
street. r:.o
is here now with Mrs. M: A. league
and other relatives. Mrs. Young is OF on
her her way way home from St. Petersburg, 42 =
Fla, where she has been for Cne
winter. IN
Mrs NJ. Kenneth Price continues TO
improve after a recent operation II al al.
the Guilford General hospital a. haee aee
mother, Mrs. Ezelle Rocks, is neie ie
High Point until after her daughter $
recovery. .4 voe
here last week for short visit WIN
his uncle, Rev. Thomas L. Tortt' at
the Elks' club.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
A Few UnimpOrtant
Cases Before Judge

A few minor cases made opt the
docket before Judge o. A. Kirkman in
municipal court Friday.
For violation of city traffic ordi-
nance, w. M. Crouch and w. H. Per
due paid half the costs in their cases:
John Apple and C. B. Thacker paid
half the costs for parking their auto
mobiles within Is feet of water hy-
drant.
J. A. Anthony was found not guilty
of allowing a dog to run at large.
Two cases were continued until
Monday morning.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
Baptist DeacOns
Have BANQUET

Deacons of the First Baptist church
were entertained at a supper by the
Ladies' Aid society Thursday evening
at 6:3O o'clock.
An elaborate program was arranged
for the occasion, consisting of good
music, good eats, good talks and
good time. Following was the tenta-
tive program:
Prayer by N. w. Beeson.
Eats.
"What Are We Here For?" F. M.
Pickett.
"Relation of the Deacons to the
Church." J. A. Church.
Retrospective, or the Church
Member Looking Backward" A. f.
Tate.
"Circumspective, or the Church
Member Looking Forward" l." J. j. Far
riss.
General remarks by the pastor and
others.
Benediction.
The banquet will be staged prompt
lv at $3.50 o'clock and one of the
First Baptists said today that every
deacon absent will pay fine of $50.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
G.. G. Crouch Dead
At His Home Here
Well Known Man Dies At Hospital
Funeral Sunday Afternoon

Il
Columbus c.. Crouch, II, we'll
known High Pointer, died Friday aft
ernoon at 1 80 o'clock at the Guilford
General hospital, where he had been
a patient for several days.
Mr.. Crouch was born in Guilford
county on April "a, 1850, son of
James and Sarah Crouch. His wife,
who was Miss Annie Whitelart, died
nine years ago.
Mr.. Crouch was a carpenter by
trade and was known by a large
number of friends, who will learn Of
his death with keen regret. Practi-
cally his entire life had been spent in
and around High Point.
The deceased is survived by II chill
dren as follows: w. M. Crouch, M II.
Crouch, o. E. Crouch and Hubert
Crouch, Mrs. S. M. Hines, Mrs. P. A.
Lamberth, Mrs. Charles Staley, Mrs.
Burley Huff. Mrs. Burchfeld Moore
and Miss Mabel Crouch.
The funeral was held Sunday aft
ernoon at 2:30 o'clock at Lebanon
Methodist Protestant church, of which
Mr.. Crouch was charter member.
Rev. E. R. Suits, pastor of the church,
and Rev. J. H. Motion, of Welch Mem
orial, were in charge of the services
The internent was in the church
cemetery.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
BY JAIME G. DE VEYRA
Resident Commissioner from the Philip.
pines to the United States,

pines to the United States.
II ROM various newspaper clfnnines
r. 1 learn that there is an intention
- OF sending an Investigating body
10 the Philippines. 1t is welcome = tha
sooner 1t is done, the better
Let there be light! The Filipino paople
are not afraid OF light and would ne1 run
away from it. On the contrary, s1ey
want the fashlight of this Natiof,s In
vestlgators focused upon Them The
Philippine Legislature, which has re-
peatedly Detitioned the United States for
independence, has been persistent in it's
invitation to the members of the Comnait-
tees or the Senate and the House. sin
cnarge or Philippine affairs to visi3 shat
distant country SO that they may see egFor
themselves and render Judgment uton.
actual conditions in the Islands Tt was
IN 1917 when the first petition was made.
Ihey did not insist then because the
united States was busy in her war activf-
ties, and the members of the Congress-
were entirely absorbed therein. In the
spring of 1919. Philippine Mission ca me
and renewed the invitation
Securely entrenched in our position ana
fortified with incontrovertible facts Of otif
claim, we do not fear the arrival of ariF
body OF investigators. We want it: wa
request it; we urge it. A
For what purposes are various ma1evosS
lent and suspicious spirits working? A
portion OF the public alleges maladrninisa
trat1on. negligence in service and per-
maps 1nen1ciency of some Bureaus, not tCR
say absolute decentralization of the service +
In view of these allegations it would seemA
IN the mind of the new President there
mas settled a doubt; and it is said that to
please some and satisfy others Mr.
Harding entertains the idea of sending
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
Baptists Have
Mission Sunday

Sunday was annual missionary
Dav'' for the Sunday school scholars
of the First Baptist church. ,
A special program was prepared
and rendered during the Sunday
school and church hour. There Will
be no reaching Sunday morning.
It was announced Friday that Sun
dav school workers of the First Bap-
tist church are stressing the import
ance of paymentof pledges to tne
missionary drive, which was ;c1s iauncneu
Several months ago by the Bapt1sts.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
Mrs. Edwards Died
Here on Thursday

Mrs. Laura Edwards, wife of r. E.
Edwards, died Thursday night at 9:3O
O'Clock at her home on Bradshaw
street, following an illness of more
than week.
Mrs. Edwards was % years of age
and is survived by her husband, 10
months-od son and her parents, Mr..
and Mrs. J.. J. Albright.
The funeral was held Friday morn
ing at II o'clock at the Christian
church, conducted by the pastor, Rev.
Mr.. Warick. The interment was in
Prospect cemetery.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
Wed in YOrke, S. c.

The wedding of Hal Ingram, son OF OF
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. ingram, of High
Point, Pc TT to Miss Sarah Meeke Starr, of
Yorke. S. c., occurred Wednesday
night, 8 o'clock, in Yorke. The cere-
mony was one of the most fashion
able of the winter.
Attending from High Point we're
Mr.. and Mrs. L. J. Ingram, with their
daughter, Louise, and Mr. and Mrs MRS:
Dee Pollock, with Mary Perry, Miss
Ingram and little Miss Pollock were
among the most charming OF the
brides attendants.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24

Commission of Investigation TO The
philippines. I repeat: we are not afraid
OF the proposed Investigation. AS in all
human institutions. defects or inefficiency
may be found in the administration of
Fh1l1ppine affairs; but we deny that they
are such as to invalidate our claim Of
ment
interested as we are in the good name
of the Filipino people, of the government
OF whose mana cement we are participants
and nithe truth itself, we cannot but
an nxiousiy await the realization of this
lDIan.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
Thomas Pinkney
Bowman

The Brutal Wife-Murderer- Told
His Own Story-His Picture From
His Own Hand-The Fearful Sc
crets OF Dark Career. :
Below is given Bowman's own sto-
ry: 1t was written by himself in his
cell, and in obedience to his request it
is today laid before the world. It is
given just as he wrote it. No change
tions in photography. The interest
created throughout North Carolina by
the magnitude and blackness of his
crime and intensified by the published
reports of the dark revelations that
came to light during his trials has
leu US TO oOey his wish and offer his
dying evidence to satiate public Gu
mostly. It is his own picture, delin-
eated by his own hand and shaded by
the awful promptings of his own
7~i0lroTo
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24

For Sale-The account of the trial
of brutal wife murderer, Thomas
Pinkney Bowman, at Asheboro, in
August, 1879, and his subsequent
hanging. The "Confession" is writ
ten by Bowman himself and is very
graphic description. The hanging was
witnessed by John Farlowe and others
of this city. On sale at The Review
office or by Mr.. A. J. Winslow, at
Efird's store.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
Main Street Here
Has Been Repaired

Workmen for Robert G. Lassiter
and company, paving contractors, were
busy last week putting new seal coat
ing on the bithulithic pavement on
Main street in the business section OF
the city.
Places where the pavement has
worn away will be again covered with
asphalt, contractors said.-
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24
Meeting of Legion
Men Held Here

An important meeting of Andrew
jackson post of the American legion
was held Thursday night at 1880
o'clock in the post Headquarters over
Ronee' jewelry store on North Main
street.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24

Be sure to register so you can vote
in the primary the 10Th of April and
the election May 3rd. It is an entirely
new registration this time. The books
open March 28th and you have only
a short time in which to register.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24

There is some agitation over the
name for the new school building IN
the 4th ward. The Emma Blair"
seems to meet with popular favor, as
Miss Blair was greater booster and
worker for this school.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24

Found-Pair spectacles in old case.
Owner can get same by calling at
Review office and paying for this
notice.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24

Eggs for Setting-the best stock.
Apply to l.. B. Williams.
The review. [volume] (High Point, N.C.) 1908-19??, 1921-03-24

An this paper as well az
the other news matter.
In these days of the high
cost of living it means
a saving of dollars and
cents to you. Be wise
and read the various ads
Evening star., 1921-02-05
PHILLIPS GIVES
P|NEY ROAD STRIP
Plan Starts Step to Widen
Thoroughfare to 12O
Feet.

The first step toward the widening
and Improvement of Piney Branch
road was taken this week, when VIII
liam S. Phillips, real estate man, dedi-
Gated to the city his part of the land
needed to give the road a width of
120 feet. The present width of Piney
Branch road is thirty-three feet.
The stretch of additional ground
dedicated by Mr.. Phillips is between
Butternut and Van Buren streets.
Maj. F.. S. Besson, assistant engineer
Commissioner. stated today that the
engineer department will now be able
to lay sidewalk along this part Of
Piney Branch road, an Improvement
for which surrounding residents have
been asking for several years.
According to Surveyor Melvin G.
Hazen a bill is pending in Congress
for the widening and extension of
Piney Branch road, 18th street, 14th
street and Concord avenue. The bill
provides that 60 per cent of the cost
of these developments shall be paid
by the United States and 40 per cent
by the surrounding property owners.
Makes Driveway Possible.
If this bill is enacted into law it will
with center parking similar to Maryland
avenue, extending from 18th street and
Colorado avenue to the District Line in
Takoma Park. by way of 18th street,
Piney Branch road and Colorado avenue.
The Commissioners have authority to
institute court proceedings for the
widening or extension of any street. In
accordance with the highway plan with
the provision that the cost shall be as
Evening star., 1921-02-05

Thomas B. Beesley to new resident
here, whose name is withheld. The
property was held at $4,000 by DR..
Beesley. although the exact price paid
is not given.
sold to DR.. William L. Mason, who is
going to use the property in connec-
tion with his present office and resi-
dence adjoining. Due TO the necessity
of additional office space. Or. Mason
has acquired the property, the upper
portion of which is going to be used
as apartments.
Wilson Home improvements.
Among the most interesting Of the
real estate transfers this week is the
recording of the deed from Henry L.
Fairbanks to President Wilson for
the premises 23id s street. Work has
already begun on the erection of a
garage on the west of the residence.
1t is expected work will be completed
by March /. so that the entire prop
erty will be ready for occupancy or
the President by March 4.
This is one of the handsomeSt
houses in the most exclusive resi-
dential section. One of the main fea-
lures is a beautiful garden in the
rear. as the property runs through
the souare from street to Decatur
p1ace AS was previously announced.
the consideration in this transfer was
$3.50 900. and the sale was negotiated
through the office of Randail H.
Hagner & Company.
Evening star., 1921-02-05

Own your own home expositions are
to be held shortly in New York. Chi
cago, Cleveland and Pittsburgh.
Evening star., 1921-02-05
NORTHWEST HOME
SELLS FOR 100000
Congress Member Not Named
Buys DR.. Lehr's New Hamp-
shire Avenue Residence.

| The residence of DIR. Louis c. Lehr,
at 1927 New Hampshire avenue north
west. one of the best appointed prop
critics in that section of the citv and
at present occupied by Norman H.
Davis, undersecretary of state, was
purchased this week by a new mem
ber of Congress whose identity was
not disclosed. The consideration, al
though not announced is estimated
to have been around 100000.
The sale was negotiated through
! the office of Randall II. Hagner & Co.
| The property has a frontage of sew
enty-f1ve feet on New Hampshire ave-
nue., about one-half the frontage be-
ing covered by the house and the re-
mainder forming an attractive garden
to the south. The house is detached
on three sides
1t is understood that Mr.. Davis will
occupy the residence during the rest
|! of the present admin stration. The
house last year was occupied by Ray
mond L. Baker, director of the mint.
Four Stories in Height.
The building is four stories in
height and is of the English basement
! type of construction. There are am
pie facilities for entertaining.
! The development of upper Connecticut
avenue for business purposes continues
una bated.
The Hagner firm reports the sale of
| the property at 1715 Connecticut ave-
nue. to a local investor. who has pur-
chased it as an Investment 1t is
! understood the consideration was ap-
proximately S22,5O0.
The property at 1903 Connecticut
avenue has been remodeled into stores
and apartments. This was formerly
the residence Of George Whittell, now
of California. This property has a
frontage on Connecticut avenue. run
ming through the square to 18th
street. Two squares beyond, at 1903
Connecticut avenue, property has re-
Gently been remodeled for business
and has been rented.
Hagner & Company also report
the sale of 1919 Connecticut avenue
Reichelderfer. The property adjoins
his residence on the south. This now
gives DR.. Reichelderfer for ultimate
improvement, a 50foot frontage on
Connecticut avenue. 1t is understood
the consideration was approximately
$4,000.
1897 800 Residence Sold.
The same firm recently sold for
Leonard L. Nicholson premises 1907
] 9Th street to DeWitte c. Poole. MIR.
Poole is now stationed in Washington,
being connected with the State De-
partment. This is an English base
ment house containing about fifteen
rooms. The price is understood to be
in the neighborhood of $37.500.
Another sale made through the
same office is the northwest corner of
31st and o streets. The property con-
sists of detached colonial house, the
lot having a frontage on 31st street of
"a feet by a depth on o street Of 100
feet. The property was sold by DR..