Memorial Service for Francis Willard at Wesley Memorial
A memorial service and medal contest honoring temperance leader Francis Willard will be held at Wesley Memorial Episcopal Church on Sunday at 7:30 PM under the Woman's Christian Temperance Union. Miss Christine Tinling will lecture on Francis Willard and six local girls will compete for a medal with short temperance speeches. The program includes hymns, devotional exercises, a keynote address, solos, duets, and the medal presentation. The six contestants are Mamie Brown, Elizabeth Green, Helen Cahall, Lula Albertson, Ruby Hicks, Iris Burrus.
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Francis Willard
Wesley Memorial Episcopal Church
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Christine Tinling
Gilbert T. Rowe
Athem
Norfolk
Solo
Grace Kephart
W. M. Marr
Mamie Brown
Elizabeth Green
Helen Cahall
Lula Albertson
Ruby Hicks
Iris Burrus
Civic Work Talk and City Cleanup Proposal at High Point Club
The High Point Woman's club heard Mrs. J. W. Petty of Greensboro discuss civic work and its phases. A plan to use city garbage wagons to remove refuse at 10 cents per load was proposed with a spring clean-up set to begin March 15 to improve city cleanliness.
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High Point Woman's Club
J. W. Petty
Greensboro
First Baptist missionary circle to meet Monday at 3 PM
The Fannie S. Heck circle led by Mrs. Herbert Field will host the church’s missionary program titled Training for the Kingdom. Devotions by Mrs. C. C. Perry, fund appeal by Mrs. John Teague, and items by Mrs. J. W. Moon, Miss Charlotte Perry, Mrs. James Clark, Mrs. T. F. Wrenn, and Mrs. Charles Weedon.
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Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church
Fannie S. Heck
Herbert Field
C. C. Perry
John Teague
J. W. Moon
Julius Smith
Reading
Charlotte Perry
Louisville
Over the Tea Cups Club Hosts Four-Table Cards
Mrs. Joseph T. Weaver hosted the Over the Tea Cups club in Roland Park on Friday afternoon with four card tables. The top score prize went to Mrs. B. 8. Cummings who received a hand painted cream pitcher. A salad course with accompaniments was served to guests including Mesdames Robert Walker and G. W. Clarke and other local figures.
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Joseph T. Weaver
Here
Roland Park
T. D. Gilliam
W. C. Jones
Harry Raymond
D. M. Pollock
R. B. Terry
H. A. Millis
J. E. Millis
Entertainer Miss Leona Muse Hosts Afternoon Reception
Miss Leona Muse spends the weekend in the city with her parents and will entertain this afternoon from 3 to 6 o clock at rock in complimentary honor of Miss Annie Leslie Richardson of Rome Georgia, the house guest of Mrs EK D Steele of 301 Washington Street.
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D. of C. White
High Point Chapter
Daughters of the Confederacy
Elks’ Club
Children of the Confederacy
J. A. Hart
Helen Brockett
T. J. Gold
Leona Muse
Rock
Annie Leslie Richardson
Rome
Georgia
EK. D. Steele
Washington Street
Interesting PTA meeting at Park Street School
The Park Street School hosts a Parent Teachers Association meeting tomorrow at 2 30 in the afternoon. J A Austin will speak on Patriotism and Professor Marr will discuss Cigarette Smoking in two separate talks.
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Parent Teachers’ Association
Park Street
J. A. Austin
Prof. Marr
W. O. T. Club to Meet at Mrs Jones Home
Mrs. Jones hosts the W. O. T. club Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 for a business session. Members are urged to bring sewing.
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W. O. T. Club
W. C. Jones
Miss Essie Mae Houchins Heads to Charlotte for Weekend
Miss Essie Mae Houchins travels to Charlotte to spend the weekend with friends and visit familiar spots.
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Essie Mae Houchins
Charlotte
Little Fred Tate Andrews Improves After Illness
Little Fred Tate Andrews, previously ill for some time, shows improvement today.
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Fred Tate Andrews
Mrs Ward Returns to Atlanta After Visit
Mrs. T. D. Ward comes back to her Atlanta home this morning following a two week stay in the city as a guest of her daughter Mrs. C. C. Prince.
Clerk Mason W. Gant Probate Work on Local Wills
Mason W. Gant, clerk of the Superior court, was in the city yesterday afternoon on official business. He probated the wills of Harper Johnston and Alston G. Cecil, both recently deceased locals.
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Mason W. Gant
Superior Court
Harper Johnston
Alston G. Cecil
Dr Dred Peacock Visits Greensboro on Business
Dr. Dred Peacock, a professional business visitor, called on Greensboro yesterday afternoon to discuss potential commercial arrangements. Local officials offered welcome remarks as he toured key offices and facilities.
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Dred Peacock
Greensboro
Trinity Woman Passes Through City En Route to Greensboro
Mrs. E. C. Crawford of Trinity traveled through the city yesterday while on her way to Greensboro to visit her daughter, Mrs. W. L. Carter.
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E. C. Crawford
Trinity
Greensboro
W. L. Carter
Greensboro Guests Briefly Visit City Friends
Mrs. Pierce C. Rucker and Mrs. Dale Starbuck of Greensboro were guests of friends in the city for a few hours yesterday afternoon.
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Pierce C. Rucker
Dale Starbuck
Greensboro
Mr Pritchett Returns to Greensboro After City Visit
George W. Pritchett returned to his Greensboro home last evening after a brief business stay in the city. Miss Marcie Goley spent yesterday afternoon in Greensboro as a guest of friends.
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George W. Pritchett
Greensboro
Marcie Goley
Visiting business men stop in Greensboro
W. C. Bain of Greensboro was among out-of-town business men visiting yesterday afternoon. H. A. Rowe of Spray spends the day in the city on business. Marvin S. Barbour of Richmond visited yesterday as guest of his sister Lena Barbour. Representative Carter Dalton arrived from Raleigh to spend the weekend with family. Mrs. E. P. Land returned to Greensboro after visiting the Dalton children during Mrs. Dalton’s absence in Raleigh. Mrs. Dalton returned to the city yesterday afternoon.
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W. C. Bain
Greensboro
H. A. Rowe
Spray
Marvin S. Barbour
Richmond
City
Lena Barbour
Carter Dalton
Raleigh
E. P. Land
Dalton
Mrs Gheen boards Greensboro visit after Jersey Shore stay
Mrs Charles R Gheen formerly of High Point now in Jersey Shore Pa has been a guest at the Elwood for about a week and left this morning for Greensboro for a brief visit before returning home
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Charles R. Gheen
High Point
Jersey Shore
Elwood
Greensboro
Miss Elizabeth Shipman Recovers From Measles
Miss Elizabeth Shipman of Gatewood Avenue is convalescing at home after illness with measles and hopes to be out again soon.
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Elizabeth Shipman
Gatewood Avenue
Greensboro visitor J. E. Miles tours city
J E Miles of Greensboro visited the city as a business guest today, meeting local officials and touring facilities to discuss potential collaborations and investments.
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J. E. Miles
Greensboro
Small Fire Hits Home on Rankin Street
Firemen were called to the residence of D. F. Moore on Rankin street shortly after 9 30 this morning to a ceiling fire in the living room. A small hole burned and total damage was about 100 dollars.
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D. F. Moore
Rankin Street
Inauguration of Riddick to eclipse all events at A and M college
West Raleigh February 17 Wallace Carl Riddick will be inaugurated as president of the A and M college on February 22. Alumni are expected to attend as headliners include Louis Drinker of Lehigh and Herbert Quick of Farm and Fireside. Cadet dress parade at 10 am, then Pullen hall exercises, 2 pm luncheon, and a faculty reception at the college Y M C A.
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West Raleigh
Wallace Carl Riddick
A. and M. College
Louis Drinker
Lehigh University
Herbert Quick
Farm and Fireside
Farm Loan Board
Cadet Corps
Pullen Hall
College
Senate Passes Drastic Prohibition Provisions In Post Bill
Washington reports the Senate approved the post office appropriation bill carrying 332 million dollars with added prohibition provisions. It bars shipping liquor into states banning manufacture and sale and forbids advertising in mailings to states with such laws. First offense fines up to 1000 dollars or six months, escalating on second offense.
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Washington
Senate
House
Entrance To Santiago Harbor Won't Be Blocked
Santiago de Cuba reports Major Lo ret de Mola and Commander Knox signed an agreement on harbor entry. The U S S Petrel will prevent Cuban gunboat entrances if ships now in the channel are moved and anchored north of Ratones Key in Santiago bay.
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Santiago de Cuba
Loret de Mola
Knox
United States
Petri
Santiago Harbor
U. S. S. Petrel
Ratones Key
Santiago Bay
Two British Steamers Sunk Confirmed by Lloyds
Lloyds reports the British steamers Hopemoor of 3740 tons and Afton of 1156 tons have been sunk. Hopemoor was last seen passing Cape Henry January 26 bound from Baltimore to Hull. No recent reports exist for the Afton.
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London
Hopemoor
Afton
Lloyd’s
Cape Henry
Baltimore
Hull
Fire seriously damages Wilson printing concern
Fire at 7 last night damaged the Wilson Printing and Publishing company office in Wilson. Much blank stock and undelivered matter were destroyed. linotype cylinder and job presses suffered heavy damage. insurance amount not yet known.
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Wilson
Wilson Printing and Publishing Company
Alexander, Alexander Still Not Signed With Phillies
Philadelphia reports President W. F. Baker and pitcher Grover C. Alexander discussed 1916 season terms but failed to reach an agreement. The Phillies offered $7,000 annually plus a $1,000 bonus for 25 wins, while Alexander seeks a three year pact at $15,000 per year and will confer again next Tuesday.
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Philadelphia
W. F. Baker
Philadelphia National League
Grover C. Aelxander
Alexander
Quiet in Havana Province With Troop Push Against Insurgents
Official statement reports calm in Havana Pinar del Rio Matanzas and Santa Clara while a free force of troops operates in Camaguey against insurgents. Aurelio Hevia secretary of government left for Santa Clara to direct military actions.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Matanzas
Santa Clara
Camaguey
Aurelio Hevia
Foley Cathartic Tablets Endorsement by Riverdale Resident
A Riverdale resident, N. W. McConnell, urges paying city taxes and endorses Foley Cathartic Tablets. The testimonial claims the product thoroughly cleanses the system and improves bowel action with no nausea, aiding digestion and vitality. Mann Drug Co.
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N. W. McConnell
Riverdale, Ga
Stock Exchange Devises Measures After Note Leak
New York stock exchange officials adopted resolutions at a special board meeting to condemn the use of newspaper men by exchange houses to obtain advance or confidential information. The steps aim to prevent a recurrence of the presidents peace note leak incident.
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New York
New York Stock Exchange
Board of Governors
Davidson Beats Quakers On Statesville Floor
Davidson College defeated Guilford College 19 to 18 on the Statesville floor last night in a fast second half with a tying score late.
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Davidson
Statesville
Davidson College
Guilford College
Border patrols urged after Salazar raid threat
Lieut. Col. J. C. Waterman, commanding Hachita district New Mexico issued orders for constant border patrols. Unofficial reports say cavalry regiments from El Paso to Douglas Arizona were told to hold in readiness to move at once as a precaution against a renewed Salazar raid.
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Hachita, N. M
J. C. Waterman
Hachita
el Paso
Douglas
Ariz
Salazar
Louisville Segregation Ordinance Upheld by Kentucky Courts
Louisville, Feb 17 The Kentucky state courts have held valid the Louisville segregation ordinance. It bans white families from moving into blocks where blacks are a majority and prohibits blacks from moving into blocks where whites are a majority.
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Louisville
Supreme Court of the United States
Kentucky
Ed G White Motor Company Chartered in Statesville
The Ed G White Motor Company of Statesville was chartered today with 50 000 capitalization and 5 000 paid in The firm plans to deal in automobiles and motor vehicles and accessories of all kinds
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Associated Press
Raleigh
Ed. G. White Motor Company
Statesville
New Lawyer for Albemarle Opens Office in Opera Building
Mack P. Spears, previously practicing in Charlotte, has relocated to Albemarle and opened offices in the opera building. He will serve clients in the area as a local attorney.
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Albemarle
Mack P. Spears
Charlotte
Opera
St. Mary’s Episcopal Sunday School and Service Schedule
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church announces Sunday program with Sunday school at 10 a.m. and lay service at 11 a.m. Choir practice is at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. Visitors are welcome.
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St. Mary’s
St. Mary’s Episcopal
St. Mary’s Church
Railway Traffic Resumed Between Capital and Vera Cruz
Mexico City papers dated Feb 10 report traffic restoration between the capital and Vera Cruz after a suspension caused by a wreck at the hands of rebels between Orizaba and Vera Cruz.
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el Paso
Tex
Mexico City
Vera Cruz
Orizaba
Lady Ann Sunk by Mine Near London
London reports Lloyds states the British steamer Lady Ann was sunk after striking a mine. Two crew members were killed and five injured. The captain and 18 crewmen are missing.
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Associated Press
London
Lloyd’s
Family credits Black-Draught with preventing sickness
Mrs. J B Whittaker of McDuff Virginia says Black-Draught cured her family’s sick headache and stomach trouble for years. The vegetable remedy is praised for aiding digestion relieving indigestion and nausea and has been used for over 70 years benefiting millions. Drugstore price is 25 cents per package.
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McDuff
Thedford
N.C
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