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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 14, 1916
Page
5
A lyric meditation on preferred love grounded in restraint and lasting devotion. The speaker rejects youthful passion and post May nostalgia, valuing steady affection over fleeting flirtation while imagery of moonlight clouds tides and sorrowed willows frames the sentiment.
Misses Carrie and Flossie Stout visit Troy then Greensboro before High Point return. Various residents from Madison IFa to Winston, Raleigh and Charlotte travel or visit Greensboro and surrounding towns. Recent social visits include Woodall family, Isle of Palms trips, Morganton party, and upcoming work in Kannapolis area.
Two Cunarders Orduna and Andania departed at 5 PM for Liverpool and London with cabins full and holds packed with war munitions. Notables aboard include Alexander Le Marchant of the Bank of England and John Hartniss of Brown Brothers. Lord Brabourne faced passport confusion, while J Murray Allison of the London Times also sailed. Mayors and Canadians, including Toronto’s E C Cole, joined voyages to Europe as relatives fight in the Somme.
Citizens at a mass meeting in Asheville urged U S representatives to back establishing a fish hatchery near Asheville in Pisgah National Park. William L. Hart of the forestry service spoke on park development, with George S. Powell introducing him and noting public consultation in forest policy.
Ansonville area incident reports a trespasser shot by landowner Will Robinson after he allegedly drew a pistol. The wounded man was transported to a hospital in precarious condition as Dr. Brenizer from Charlotte planned an X ray exam to locate the bullet. Robinson posted bond at the magistrate’s hearing.
W E Webb of Roxboro dies Saturday afternoon at age 68. A longtime Democrat, he served as Person County register of deeds for 24 years, earning broad public trust and winning strong endorsement in the recent primary for a 13th term. He retired July 1 due to ill health.
Thomas M. Newland, solicitor of the sixteenth judicial district, died Saturday afternoon at his Mulberry street home after a 30 hour illness from acute Brights disease. Born in McDowell county, he was licensed in 1895 and served as district solicitor since 1913. He married Mayme Wilcox of Washington DC two and a half years ago. funeral services were held Sunday.
Raleigh August 14 Governor Craig's western friends urge him to appoint Mark Squires Lem Wetmore and others to succeed the late Tom Newland as solicitor. He says Gus Self from Catawba isn't eligible but acknowledges the district is discovered and he would be glad to offer the position if appropriate.
Washington reports a 2 cent per gallon fall in wholesale gasoline within three weeks. Prices drop from 23.5 to 21 cents per gallon, with similar reductions sweeping the East and easing nationwide from earlier highs.
The Moffitt Furnishing Company presents silk petticoats in taffeta and black silk options in a wide range of shades. First showing today with prices at 3.95 for silk taffeta styles and 98c to 1.98 for cotton petticoats.
The body of L. E. Saxon of Atlanta, a 21 year old unmarried telephone line man, was recovered Saturday after drowning in the Catawba near Belmont, Charlotte.
Saturday filings show R A Wheeler and wife selling lot 12 Oakwood Court to Charles F Tomlinson for 10 dollars and other valuable considerations. Julius C Smith as trustee transfers lot 12 Oakwood Court in the city to R A Wheeler for 750 dollars.
A Coca Cola delivery truck left the road on Trinity road at the Ragan farm this morning. The vehicle was badly damaged but there were no injuries. The crash occurred around 6 o'clock as the driver maneuvered near the farm.
Three traveling men discuss state roads with a North Carolina emphasis. They mention Guilford County’s Greensboro to High Point road and Washington Street in High Point as the worst in the state. One traveler plans to vote for a bond election for street improvements in High Point.
Burlington Aug 12 Saturday was observed as the annual holiday picnic and barbecue given by the Burlington Coffin company to its traveling men office force and employes. The event at Piedmont park drew many in automobiles and trolley cars with a ball game between single and married men a foot race and various contests before a plentiful 1:30 dinner.
The Wes ley Memorial Methodist church aid society of High Point expresses heartfelt sympathy to Mrs Martha Heindel’s family. Though a stranger at first she joined as a member, attending every department and showing earnest care for church welfare. Signed by MRS A J OWEN MISS VENETIA SMITH MRS BENJ E MOORF.
One new case of infantile paralysis developed in East Durham today. Miss Isabelle Cameron, who had been ill for several weeks, has practically recovered.
Public notice-style advertisement urging every family to keep Chamberlain’s remedy for summer ailments. It extols its value and urges immediate purchase, claiming no superior product for colic and diarrhoea. The text emphasizes urgent use during hot weather.
MISS CLARA-BOYD will take a limited number of pupils in Piano Harmony and Sight Singing. Phone 352.
Eugene S. Knight of Wilmington North Carolina recommends Chamberlain's Tablets for constipation and indigestion noting gentle action and effective laxative effect. His wife also benefited from the remedy. Obtainable everywhere.
Fever, asthma, and persistent coughs overwhelm thousands this season. Foley's Honey and Tar promises relief by reducing inflammation clearing airways easing coughing and soothing the throat. Sold in a family bottle by Mann Drug Co. with claims of lasting use.
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