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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1916
Page
5
A lyric poem by J. M. Lewis in the Houston Post describes cozy winter scenes. A mother and children gather at home as winds howl outside and winter songs fill the room, ending with a family prayer at bedtime.
A Tuesday gathering on Hamilton street led by Mrs. J. E. Kirkman discussed Peace Arbitration and Missionary cooperation. Mrs. Walter White spoke on the topic, with Mrs. John L. Kittrell from Ohio sharing plans to grow the union. Mrs. Hill reported on the Indianapolis national convention and states that have gone dry, inspiring hopes for wider adoption and renewed interest in High Point.
A string of visitors and business travelers are reported in Greensboro yesterday and today. C. T. Smith, W. P. Ragan, Leet O'Brien, Nelson Acrie, and W. H. Slane are listed as business guests or travelers from Charlotte, Greens boro, Winston-Salem, and Atlanta. Mr and Mrs W C Beavans, Mrs FE Harmon, Mrs Will Snow, Mrs A T Wishart, and Miss Lillie Parrish are noted among locals or guests in Greensboro yesterday afternoon. Toccoa Ga and Yale Dartmouth hockey coach mentions complete the scattered notes.
The Philomathean club will meet tomorrow afternoon at 3 o'clock with Mrs A Matton on Hamilton Street.
Evangelist John L. Kittrell spoke at the Friends church with tenderness and directness, noting conversions in the morning. The evening message used Proverbs to stress procrastination dangers, disobedience consequences, and Christ as remedy, with daily services listed at 10 a.m. and 7:30 p.m.
High Point Chautauqua committee chairman Fed N Tate issues a call for all guarantors to meet tomorrow Friday at 7 30 PM in the Elwood hotel parlor. The brief conference aims to arrange next year’s program and ensure broad attendance. The 1916 season was praised as a brilliant artistic success and organizers seek even greater enjoyment in 1917.
The Birth of a Nation plays its final two day run in High Point with matinee and evening showings. A 20 piece orchestra accompanies the film noted for its strong photography and scenic effects. Officials say it will be withdrawn soon to make way for other Griffith productions while audiences are urged to reserve for tonight.
A reader notes a Christmas wish list item titled BOXWOODS including pyramids and globes, intended for Ford at Willoubar Terrace. The message urges adding these items to a Christmas list.
The annual stockholders meeting of Commercial National Bank High Point N C will be held in the Directors Room on Tuesday January 9 1917 at 10 oclock a m. A J Idol Cashier Dec 10 1916 notice appears with sale notices for S H Kress Co store positions.
Friends of manager Bill Clymer of the Louisville American Association circle call for major leagues to sign the noted pilot. They argue the Louisville boss offers proven leadership and nation-wide appeal, contending he is undervalued by big clubs.
Rose Theater presents The Life and History of the James Boys in Missouri a new photo drama by Manager McIntyre. The film portrays Jesse and Frank James from childhood through their deaths with histor ical accuracy and without sensational bloodshed suitable for children. Frank James appears in person in the film recently shot and he died soon after filming.
Cut flowers and pot plants listed at Ford sales on Willoubar Terrace. Nettlefield estate details indicate mixed inventory and owner handling. Pricing and sale conditions not specified in fragment.
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