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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 20, 1916
Page
5
The text sings of Christmas approaching with wind through pines snowflakes falling and kids in high spirits. It describes packing to travel home by train and enjoying treats, candy and toys while decorating with holly and mistletoe in a cheerful mood.
Mr and Mrs John Shuler of Washington DC arrive for the day with Mr and Mrs J J Farriss on South Main street. Mrs Shuler was Miss Sarah Tillman daughter of Senator B R Tillman of South Carolina. They continue to Trenton South Carolina to visit her parents over the holidays.
Mrs. W. G. Shipman will entertain the Priscilla club tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock, changing the previously announced Friday slot. The gathering shifts to Thursday.
The library department of the Wo man's club will meet tomorrow after noon at 3 o'clock in the ladies parlor of the Friends church.
Miss Helen Long will entertain the G T C club with a matinee Friday afternoon at 3 o'clock.
Mrs. F. N. Tate and her daughter Miss Kathryn spent the afternoon in Greens boro, enjoying the city’s sights and shopping.
Miss Maude Owen travels from Salem College to spend holidays with her parents on Broad street. Miss Valette Jones and Mrs. C. C. Prince visited Greensboro yesterday afternoon. Miss Odelle Peacock Josephine Wood and Mesdames Dred Peacock and A T Wishart spent the day in Greensboro. Mrs. Robert Brockett Sr and daughter Helen arrived from Baltimore and Virginia after a several week visit. D H Hall Jr will arrive from A M College Raleigh tomorrow night to celebrate Christmas with his parents. Miss Katherine Harmon arrives tomorrow from a Pennsylvania school to join her family on North Main street.
Miss Nellie Muse, a Brenau college student from Gainesville Georgia, will arrive tomorrow to spend Christmas with her parents Mr and Mrs C C Muse on South Main Street.
Miss Louise Ingram Elizabeth Harris Clara Steele and Grace Bencini will arrive tomorrow night from G. C. W.
Greensboro hosts a flurry of guests for the holidays as Capitola King of Kingsburg leaves for home. Mrs. W. L. Armstrong and Dr. Robert Edward Foster of Seattle arrive to visit friends, joining Miss Neely Fraley and Mr. James J. Farriss at their South Main Street homes. Mrs. G. T. Shelton and family depart for Detroit to join Mr. Shelton there.
Miss Bertha Marr ends a visit at Mrs. P. V. Kirkman’s home on Hamilton Street and returns to Bryson City accompanied by her brother W. M. Marr Prof. I Gustafson and young Nellie Kirkman.
Washington reports the War Department has contracted for four thousand Vickers machine guns and accessories at 5.5 million dollars. Additional contracts will raise total outlay for standard arms to about 9.5 million. The move ends debate over adopting the Lewis gun as standard. A reserve fund of about 1.5 million remains for further tests and experimental purchases.
Washington reports the house passed an appropriations bill raising salaries for about 16,000 low wage government workers by 5 to 10 percent and awarding each representative secretary a 500 dollar raise. Secretaries now earn 1500 dollars annually. an extra stenographer for each representative failed. The measure appropriates about 39 million dollars.
The Insurance Herald-Argus notes better vital conditions across the South, especially North Carolina with the lowest Atlantic coast death rate. At a Southern Medical Association meeting in Atlanta, improved health and medical progress were highlighted as transforming the region and its people.
It was announced today that city clubs preparing the community Christmas tree will give full stockings. More than 100 are needed, contributions to Miss Venetia Smith's store by Friday. Stockings will be distributed Friday afternoon and Saturday morning. donors should mark them for girls or boys.
An advertisement notes no higher price for Foley Kidney Pills by Mann Drug Company as costs rise for white bread and clothing. It claims relief for sore muscles stiff joints rheumatic pains backache and bladder trouble and emphasizes affordability.
Final closing out sale at Loflin's offers first come, first choice on millinery items and best values in jewelry. Readership is urged to visit the store for discounted accessories and jewelry selections while stock lasts.
Ottawa County Kansas makes history by appointing its first woman coroner, marking a milestone in local governance. The selection highlights progressive representation within county offices and signals evolving roles for women in public service.
Miss Edna Ferber author of the Emma McChesney stories is reported as the highest paid short story writer in America in current industry chatter reflecting her prominence and earnings in the field.
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