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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1919
Page
5
Miss Helen Brown attending the University of Virginia summer session in Charlottesville is expected to return to the city tomorrow. Reports say the school of the orange and bine is a fine place to study.
Mrs. P V Kirkman and her daughters Mae Nanny and Dorothy Kirkman P V Jr and Carlton Kirkman returned last night from Bryson City where they had spent the summer months.
Mr. and Mrs. J. A. Eshelman and their children have returned from a trip to Blowing Rock Hickory and Pridgewater, where they spent time visiting and sightseeing.
Mr and Mrs EE F Bowers of Jackson are visiting for several days as guests of Mr and Mrs R B Strickland at their Russell street home.
Mr and Mrs A M Rankin were visitors in Salisbury yesterday. They were accompanied by Miss Margaret Rankin and A M Rankin Jr.
Miss Nellie Williams of Winston Salem visits this city as guest of Mrs Liduie Craven staying at her home and enjoying local hospitality.
Robert Jerome of Kinley is visiting at the home of Mr. and Mrs. R. B. Strickland on Russell Street according to a local notice.
A memorial service honoring Dr. Anna Howard Shaw was held Tuesday at 4 p.m. at the Friends church by the local equal suffrage league. Similar services are planned nationwide as leagues in various cities observe her life as the leading feature. Mrs. Walter White, Mrs. E. M. Shipman, and Mrs. EF. Taylor gave readings and papers on childhood influences, school and college days, and Shaw’s suffrage work. A large audience attended the service together with an appropriate program and reflections on her life.
This morning in the municipal court Attorney C G C Scharnhardt asked to reduce A M Stuart’s fine from 50 dollars plus costs to 25 and costs after noting withdrawal of an appeal. Judge Kirkman granted the reduction. Mrs Soffian Meredith was cleared of slander against Miss Nannie Brown. Alice Greenwood filed an appeal bond of 56 dollars in an assault case linked to picketing at High Point hosiery mill.
Mrs. Jesse L. Newton died yesterday afternoon at 2 o clock at her Best Street home. She leaves husband Radford and Geneva Newton. A life long county resident and Methodist Protestant member she was loved in the community. Funeral held at 4:30 p m at the Methodist Protestant church with Rev. C A Cecil and Rev. George R. Brown officiating. Pallbearers were Mack Allred H A Moffitt A M Rankin W W Idol and Luther Gray. Interment in Oakwood cemetery.
No trace has been found of a Buick roadster stolen from O. P. Moffitt's garage a few nights ago. A $50 reward was offered after a police warning. The car was freshly painted with a new top, one front fender wider, radiator twisted, two black tread tires and three white tires. Motor number 236,895.
Tomorrow at 8 PM Captain Francis H. Ball former Princess Patricia's Canadian Regiment of Light Infantry will address at St. Mary's Episcopal Church. He will share souvenirs from his service and recount the Angels of Mons legend.
The wedding took place Tuesday at 7 am in First Presbyterian Church with Rev. Charles P. Cobl officiating. Miss Eileen Parnell, raised in High Point and daughter of Mr. and Mrs. D H Parnell, wed Thomas Coyle Watson of Norfolk Virginia. The bride has taught in High Point schools and held posts in Norfolk and Charlotte. The groom works for American Railway Express in Norfolk. The couple left for a mountain honeymoon tour in western North Carolina.
Lockport New York August 27 Frank Gaffney known as General Mc Hale, called the second bravest man in the war, declines a Democrats bid for the New York state legislature. He is chief of police at a plant employing 1200 workers and cites satisfaction with his current job. His notable war feat was single handedly capturing 84 Germans.
New York August 27. Members of the ladies' tailors and alteration workers union seek a $50 weekly wage for a 44 hour week. Their contracts expire in September and they plan to demand higher pay, signaling higher costs for women's wear this fall.
Miss Norma Hege of Advance is visiting friends and relatives in this city for some time.
Roy Shiplett spent a short time in Shelby yesterday as a visitor, staying briefly before continuing his trip.
Crickett Hicks worked on the farm this morning and praised farm life though he noted much motion and activity. He lifted his hoe high intending another task when the dinner bell rang.
The Tin Peddler, active in many roles, joined a funeral procession near Rye Straw and, with a slow pace, had his horse poke along during the event.
Jefferson Potlocks repapers his house using newspapers filled with peace news, aiming for quiet months ahead. The project centers on salvaged print rather than modern wallpaper, reflecting a restrained, era-appropriate interior choice.
Miss Mary Hannah leaves this city and returns to Mt Airy after several days as a guest of Miss Margaret Rankin at her North Main Street residence.
Miss Blanche Wagner has returned from Salisbury where she visited friends for some time.
Rev. P. D. Brown and family have returned from Philadelphia after a three week vacation trip.
Mrs. B A Best and her son Benjamin of Richmond visit this city as guests of Mr. and Mrs. W C Beavans. Mrs. Lest is a former resident of this city.
Charles Be. Hayworth John Hay worth S B Robinson and H W Kronheimer toured Winston-Salem for several hours today as business visitors representing their firms and meeting local contacts.
Mr and Mrs Asa Biggs of Greensboro visited the city last evening as guests of friends. Their short stay included social calls and time with local acquaintances before returning home.
J M S Salsbury, long known resident of Roland Park, has shown marked improvement after several days of illness at his home. Doctors report his condition has stabilized and he is resting comfortably.
Miss Harriet Betts of Ashboro is visiting Mrs Liddie Craven at her South Main Street home for several days.
Teo WP D Brown departs for Salisbury to attend the Woman's Missionary convention for North Carolina synod at the Lutheran church. Mrs H F Cooper will attend as delegate from the local society.
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