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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1916
Page
5
Cleveland reads a new Riley poem sent to Mrs L Motts of Lakewood. The verse expresses Hoosier philosophy about fate and contentment, ending with acceptance of whatever God sends.
Saturday morning at ten o clock Miss Thelma Wineskie entertained a number of the counger social set at a rock party at the home of her parents on Hamilton street in honor of guests Misses Pauline Leach Esther Patterson of Asheville Marguerite Williams of Macon Ga Elizabeth Felton of Macon Ga and Marguerite Aston of Lebanon Va Blooming plants and ferns decorated the house Guests received crepe de chine handkerchiefs with the prize of a box of stationery going to Miss Felton Guests enjoyed a sweet course after games Those present included Esther Patterson Pauline Leach Marguerite Williams Elizabeth Felton Margaret Aston Bessie Woodson Maude Owen Clara Blair Leona Nellie Muse Violet Johnson Katherine Tate Clara Steele Louise Ingram Elizabeth Warris Bessie Tate Dorothy Snow Mary Sherrod Dorothy Henley Aileen Parnell Isla Marshall Mary Campbell and Alice Riddick
Otis W. Perry and Miss Bessie Saunders were married Sunday evening at the bride’s mother Mrs. W. F. Coe on Mamzum avenue. Rev. J. M. Hillard of Green street Baptist church officiated. About 60 guests attended a home reception and out of town visitors included Mr. and Mrs. John Perry of Liberty and Mr. and Mrs. Gaston Thompson of Greensboro.
Bob Amos and Charl s Amos and family spent the day in Reidsville yesterday with their parents. Ed N. Stoker and Miss Jennie Carroll were quietly married at the Reformed church parsonage by Rev. L A Peeler. The couple left for a short honeymoon and will reside in High Point. Katherine Dorsett and Louise Beeson, teachers in Lexington schools, are visiting relatives in the city.
Mr and Mrs Charles Long will be among the High Point guests at the Twin City club reception this evening. The club has sent out engraved invitations by Tiffany for its first annual reception. A separate event hosts a small party tonight at Helen Reynolds home with eight couples expected to join in games and merrymaking.
Miss Hazel Briggs a teacher in Asheboro visits her parents Mr and Mrs Alpheus Briggs for the Easter holiday. Miss Thelma Wineskie and her guests and Willis Slane traveled to Winston to attend the Twin City Club morning dance.
This afternoon from three o clock to three Miss Helen Brockett conducted a dance for her children's class. Several youngsters participated eagerly and enjoyed the activity together.
Miss Mary Witte travels to Greensboro to attend the Guilford Davidson game and the dance tonight. RR Harris of Richmond visits the city as a guest of friends. Sam Born arrives to join Mr. and Mrs. S D Clapp with a newborn son. Mrs. George G Lineback leaves for Little Rock to visit relatives. Miss Lillian Hicks spends time in Greensboro with relatives. Dr Z B Zollicoffer, Miss Sosie Zollicoffer, Miss Tempie Zollicoffer, and A Moss of Weldon pass through High Point en route from Charlotte to home.
Local residents visit Trinity College sites and share news of Easter visits and family ties. Notables include Miss Viola Nitelie Johnson and J W Ellis in Durham contests, Miss Bessie Johnson in state recitations, and several families from High Point Greensboro and Jamestown enjoying Easter gatherings and weddings. Ontario becomes Canada’s top gold producer with 44 percent of national output last year.
A large delegation of Baracas and Philatheas and Sunday School workers will attend the Goldsboro convention April 27 to 30. Delegates may register in advance with Miss Hattie Dewey, and special rail and lodging rates are offered. Dr. J Wilbur Chapman and Dr. Alexander will lead sessions with other national and state leaders predicting record attendance.
The First Baptist church and Wesley Memorial Methodist church presented cantatas yesterday drawing large crowds. At the Baptist, An Easter Allegro by Keyser was performed with soloists and choir under Misses Kearns and Currier, praised for vocal warmth and organ and violin accompaniment. At Wesley Memorial, The Resurrection and the Life by Ira Bishop Wilson featured soprano soloists Mrs. Kephart and Miss Ruth Sechrest, with a strong bass and tenor group, noted as perhaps the best Methodist program to date. The organist Corinne Allman received particular praise for a powerful, resonant performance.
The Baraca-Philathea Union adds evangelist Dr J Wilbur Chapman to its speaker lineup. Chapman is well known across North Carolina and his appearance promises to strengthen the program.
Delaware farmer Anson James reports 60 pigs missing tails and one gilt chasing its own tail. He quips the tail-chewing pig may have been trying to bite its own tail off and establish an alibi.
Bell Telephone reports on February 14 the Montreal to Vancouver line is now in operation. At 4,227 miles it surpasses the New York to San Francisco link at 3,400 miles. The route connects through Buffalo Chicago Omaha Salt Lake City and Portland Oregon rather than direct Canada.
The Alaska-Gastineau Mining Company of Juneau Alaska drives a tunnel through a mountain and taps Annex lake to add 12000 horsepower bringing total plant output to 18000 HP for use at the mines.
The piece argues Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is safe for children as it contains no opium or narcotics and can be given as confidently as to adults. It notes the medicine is pleasant to take, aiding treatment of coughs colds and croup and advises obtaining it everywhere.
E. T. Wade of Williston North Carolina suffered stomach disorders after trying many remedies. He found relief with Mayr's Wonderful Remedy, reporting immediate improvement. The ad promises permanent help for stomach liver and intestinal issues and offers a money back guarantee through Hart Drug Company.
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