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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1916
Page
2
Mrs. T. W. McLaughlin of 150 South Main Street praises Tanlac after using it to regain appetite and energy. She says the tonic restored her strength and boosted her desire to eat, while her husband has just started his first dose. Tanlac claims to restore vitality and normal digestion.
Nine crewmen died when the Norwegian steamer Cossack formerly Peeresse carrying gasoline drums caught fire and burned after a mid ocean abandonment on August 12. Three survivors, rescued by the Tamaqua after two days at sea, reported gas drums burst and flames in the fire room. The ship’s cargo was valued at 41 100 000.
Washington reports the intense heat wave east of the Mississippi is expected to ease by tonight as low pressure systems over Manitoba and the St Lawrence valley move eastward. Cooler air from the upper lakes should follow, with yesterday’s highs in northeastern Pennsylvania and eastern New York reaching August records.
Basil Hallam once a prominent English vaudeville figure was killed at the front in France. He commanded the Kite section of the British flying corps and had appeared in New York supporting Miss Billie Burke in Mrs. Dot.
Elon College announces three additions to the music faculty for the year Miss Ava L B Dodge of Shingle House Pa becomes director of the music department and voice teacher Floyd Alexander a piano and voice graduate from the Southern Conservatory becomes assistant in the music department Josephine B Atkins a violin graduate of Elizabeth College Charlotte becomes violin teacher Mrs Thyra Swint head of the domestic science department with supervision of the young men’s cooperative boarding plan W L Kinney elected instructor in mathematics
City Manager Lyon Councilmen Smith and Davis and Prof A A Taylor the new principal of the South Main high school attended the county educational cooperation banquet at Greensboro yesterday at noon. Dam T Gray of the A and M college gave the principal address and several short talks were made. Lyon spoke on greater efficiency in High Point school matters under the commission form of government compared with the old board system.
London reports Major Baird told the house of commons that since the war began the Allies have accounted for 35 Zeppelins. He noted 34 raids on England with 334 civilian and 40 military deaths in the remaining attacks. Lord French oversees a comprehensive air defense system improved daily and the British flying corps holds a record superior to others.
Chicago August 23 Miss Anne Martin chairman of the National Woman's party opened her speaking campaign in behalf of Hughes and Fairbanks to Illinois last night. She addressed students at the University of Chicago with Mrs Jesse Hardy Mackaye presiding. The Democratic party is the only party committed against national action. Martin commended Hughes for his statesmanlike stance in support of the national woman suffrage amendment.
A heavy hail and rain storm swept Asheville for about 30 minutes damaging gardens and vineyards. The same day a tin shop strike over metal shingles prompted six workers to leave, with union leaders hoping for a peaceful settlement.
Washington reports the American embassy in Constantinople has been instructed by the state department to represent Armenians facing danger from the Turkish push into Persia. This move seeks to protect Armenian interests amid regional conflict.
New York dispatch reports Catholics urged at a mass meeting of the German Roman Catholic Central Verein to unite and influence voting. James F. Zipf cites 3,000,000 Catholic voters as a political force for social, civic reform and peace. A wartime peace resolution was approved by the American Federation of Catholic societies. Union officers were re-elected: President Michael J. Slattery and others from Philadelphia Baltimore and Wilmington.
Deeds filed in the register of deeds reveal a major sale for a 13 646 square foot tract in High Point township bought by Bessie Sherrill Wood from W. C. Jones and wife for 1000 dollars. Other transfers include W F Keiger and wife to J A Caviness for 100, Fate to Jones for 100, Keiger to C W Dorsett for 11250.
Chicago hosts 450 members of the American National Association of Masters of Dancing at the Blackstone hotel for the 33rd annual convention from late August to September 2. Louis Fretlow, 75, leads the group with renowned steps and showy dance commentary.
Train schedule notes times for arrivals and departures at listed stations but cautions that stated times are not guaranteed. Schedule published by the Carolina and Yadkin River Railroad Company outlines expected service windows.
A person discovers a hidden desk drawer from their grandfather containing love letters. Most letters bear a name not belonging to the grandmother, suggesting secrets or secrets about relationships in the family history.
An officer returning from the front reports four dogs fled from German trenches just before the major assault. The beasts crossed No Man’s Land despite their handlers’ pleas, defecting to the English. The Tommies cheered the omen and began charging while singing.
An urging advertisement promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as essential for households in hot weather. It claims the product is superior and worth its cost, urging immediate purchase before summer ends.
North Carolina trains operate to Norfolk terminal without transfer via Asheboro and Norfolk N B. Leave Asheboro 3 45 p m daily except Sunday for Aberdeen and intermediate stations. Arrive Asheboro 10 40 a m and 2 35 p m daily except Sunday. For information contact L D Burkhead Agent Asheboro N C KE D Kyle H S Leard traffic mgr genl pass agent Norfolk VA
Walter Royal receiver for Southern Buggy Company will sell its personal property at public auction in High Point North Carolina on August 19 1916 at 10 a m. The sale includes harness leather buggy fixtures machinery and other personal property excluding accounts. Buyers must deposit a percent of bid as good faith and possession passes after court confirmation and payment. Inspection available through the receiver at Wachovia & Trust Co High Point NC. August 1 1916.
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