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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 19, 1917
Page
5
Abbie Carter Goodloe writes in Scribner's of lovers bidding the brave depart to war with tearful, enduring affection. The poem laments separation, praises courage, and questions if a peaceful land exists beyond battle. It contrasts love's tenderness with the horror of war.
Miss Leona Muse hosted a Saturday afternoon gathering with guest Miss Annie Leslie Richardson. Prizes were awarded to Juanita Moffit for highest score, while the guest of honor received a crocheted bag.
Mrs. Bessie Roun tree visited her daughter Miss Fannie Rountree at Mrs. J. B Braeme's home. Miss Phoebie Worth stayed with sister Miss Clara Worth at the Braeme residence. Miss Hazel Hogan of Thomasville and Miss Frances Barker of High Point visited friends in Trinity. D. M. Ballance and Dave White spent Sunday at home with their families.
Miss Mae Hiatt and Harden Glidewell wed at the Hiatt home Saturday evening in a small ceremony by Magistrate A M Idol. Attending were Luther Davis J L Johnston Mr and Mrs Adelbert Kennedy and Eugene Scott. The couple will reside in the city.
A community sale organizers hope a goodly number will patronize the annual event, supporting their work and raising funds through the sale.
Mrs Davis III and Mrs J F Taylor arrived from Red Springs to be with Mrs Dougan Davis whose illness is serious and her condition remains unimproved.
Tomorrow afternoon at 3 oclock the W C T U will meet with Mrs L B Williams on Steele Street for an organized gathering.
Misses Grace Bencini Louise Ingram and Clara Steele from Greensboro College for Women and Miss Emily Brooks from the Normal college spent the weekend with relatives and returned to Greensboro this afternoon.
Mrs. P. B. Rogers, who has been ill with pneumonia at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. G Shipman on Gatewood Avenue, is somewhat improved today.
Mrs H B Hiatt has returned from El Paso where she spent the winter with Dr Hiatt of the field hospital corps. She comes with her mother Mrs George Washington Saddler who will stay several months. W C Hammer of the Ashboro Courier visited the city yesterday afternoon. George H Scoggins is a guest of his sister Mrs John A Holmes on Lindsay Street.
Yank Shields spent several hours in Greensboro Saturday afternoon on business. A. E. Tate also lingered in Greensboro for Saturday business. S. J. Stern of Greensboro spent several hours in the city on professional matters Saturday afternoon.
Miss Florence Phillips came back to Greensboro Saturday evening following a brief visit with friends.
Elmer Shields returned this morning from Greensboro where he spent the weekend with relatives and friends. C. E. Wagner went back to Greensboro this afternoon after a weekend with his family. Mrs. C. H. Fisher arrived today from Southport where she had spent several weeks. Friends report Mrs. O. E. Mendenhall is improving after a week of grip. J. S. Correll of Greensboro was a business visitor today. J. W. Marsh of Thomasville spent a few hours in the city this morning on business.
Miss Leona Muse was weekend guest of her parents Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Muse on South Main Street and returned to her school near Greensboro yesterday.
E B Jefress Greensboro Daily News business manager and Joe Patton formerly with the Charlotte News visited the city this afternoon. Reece P Harry of Greensboro was a business visitor this morning. W S Griffin of Greensboro was among out of town business men spending the morning here.
Mrs. J. E. Kinch and her young daughter Mary Frances arrived in Urbana on Saturday evening to join Mr. Kinch who is connected with The Enterprise.
Charles B. Hole general manager of the North Carolina Public Service company based in Greensboro spent the afternoon in the city on business.
Mrs. Margaret Willis and daughter Amadna of Lexington visit Mrs. H. A. Oakes on Ennis Street. Mrs. Arthur Ripple and her baby of Welcome are guests at the same home.
The Toledo Blade notes that the final passage of the immigration law proves both chambers hold independent decisions, each reflecting its own judgment. The remark highlights a split approach between the Senate and House on this legislation.
The New York World argues Americans dislike conscription and prefer universal service, noting it avoids implied burdens or stigma and presents a preferable alternative to mandatory draft.
On the west Australian coast tides vary greatly causing vessels to run aground at their piers. In the Bay of Fundy spring tides reach heights of 60 or 70 feet.
U D C sponsors a white sale at Ellis home on Wednesday February 21 with games and dancing. All residents invited to attend.
Manager Stone presents a strong program with Clara Kimball Young in The Girl Without a Soul about a scientist daughter bereft of a human soul. Also debut of Pearl of the Army, Pathe’s latest serial starring Pearl White as enemies of the country are depicted in bold fashion. Admission remains unchanged.
Virginia Pearson appears in a role of compelling emotion in A Tortured Heart at the Rose theater today. The story unfolds in Virginia before the Civil War with chic colonial costumes and a large cast led by Stuart Holmes as a villain.
Havana reports the scout cruiser Dixie entering Havana harbor at 8:30 am from Guantanamo as the city remains quiet. R A Hawley president of Cuban-American Sugar arrives to study revolutionary conditions affecting the sugar industry. Cuban gunboats Paire and Yara reach Havana. Secretary Nunez says the situation is no longer serious.
Private Bailey Cooper of the Wilson light infantry Company K, second North Carolina National Guard, shot a civilian on the Mexican border at Camp Stewart near El Paso Texas last Friday night. Cooper, a Spring Hope Nash county native, was on picket duty and ordered the man to halt, and obeying commands prevented a court martial.
Captain McDonough and crew of the American schooner Lyman M. Law, sunk by a German submarine, arrived in Rome with US consul Roger Tredwell. He recounts that with a single five-pounder armament he could have sunk the submarine, and notes no resentment from his crew or Germans as they parted.
German troops dressed in white to blend with snow attacked Russian lines near Kochova southwest of Dvinsk. Russians counterattacked and expelled the invaders from the captured trench. An Austro German position southwest of Okna was taken by surprise by Russian forces and retaken.
Trinity College plans a Wednesday evening address by Governor Bickett in Craven Memorial Hall. The event is part of the Tri States Medical association meeting with Dr. J. A. Hodges of Virginia also delivering an address. The college marks February 22 with a day off and public addresses by leaders in public life.
Brig Gen James Rowan O Beirn died of heart disease at his New York home yesterday. Born in Ireland 75 years ago, he rose from the ranks to command a brigade during the Civil War.
A 1920s advertisement promotes Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer as a safe alternative to dyes. It claims gradual, permanent color restoration, added hair health benefits, and a money back guarantee. Available at J. A. Hart Drug Co and other stores. 50 cents for a large bottle. free booklet “Hair Culture” on request.
N W McConnell of Riverdale Georgia writes praising Foley Cathartic Tablets for cleansing the system and aiding digestion. He claims the tablets invigorate the bowel action improve the stomach and liver and leave a light free feeling for stout persons. Mann Drug Co.
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