Weather and Love in a Rainy Evening Ballad
Daisy M. Hendley laments longing during dreary weather and bright mornings promise hope. The verses contrast mood shifts with sun and rain affecting romance and memory, ending with uncertainty about love.
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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 20, 1917
Page
5
Farewell Party for F W Gibbardt Held at Hedrick Home
A farewell gathering honored F W Gibbardt at the Willowbrook Street home of Mr. and Mrs. H H Hedrick last Friday evening. Attendees included Misses Bright Fleming Morris Lillian Younts Letta Perry Mozelle Ellison Iane Wilson Myrtle Davis Rev L A Peeler and Mrs L A Peeler C F Wilson George Hedrick Elmer Hedrick Keifer Hedrick Lena Hedrick Eula Hedrick and Marie Hedrick. Mr Gibbardt left for Wilmington Friday night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Gibbardt
H. H. Hedrick
Willowbrook Street
Bright Fleming
Morris
Lillian Younts
Letta Perry
Mozelle Ellison
Iane Wilson
Myrtle Davis
L. A. Peeler
E. T. Hedrick
C. F. Wilson
George Hedrick
Elmer Hedrick
Keifer Hedrick
Lena Hedrick
Eula
Marie Hedrick
Mr. Gibbardt
Wilmington
Funeral set for Lieut Billy Armstrong in El Paso
Mrs. Billy Armstrong and her father John Griffin of Roslyn Long Island with Jack Everitt of New York travel to attend the funeral of Lieut. Billy Armstrong who died Saturday night in El Paso Texas from tubercular meningitis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Billy Armstrong
John Griffin
Roslyn, L. I
Jack Everitt
New York
el Paso
Tex
Mrs Emerson Allred Leaves for Cuba on Health Visit
Mrs Emerson Allred, in frail health, departed for Santa Fe Isle of Pines Cuba to visit her nephew Rev Malcolm Steward a Methodist missionary. She plans to stay about two months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emerson Allred
Santa Fe
Isle of Pines
Cuba
Malcolm Steward
Allred
Local U D C Invites Veterans To White Sale At Elks Home
The local chapter invites Confederate veterans to attend the white sale at the Elks home tomorrow after noon from 3 o clock as guests. A large crowd is expected with many features planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elks
Mrs Stanton to Host Sorosis Meeting Friday
Friday afternoon at 3 o clock Mrs D Stanton will host the Sorosis at her East Green street home.
Mrs J W Harris Hosts Entre Nous At Broad Street
Mrs J W Harris will entertain the Entre Nous club at her Broad Street home Thursday afternoon at 3 o clock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Harris
Broad Street
Burton Returns to City After Shelby Border Assignment
J. S. Burton, previously stationed on the Shelby company border assignment, has returned to the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Burton
The
Shelby Company
Woman's Club Social Service to Meet Tomorrow
The social service department of the Woman's club will gather at 3:30 PM tomorrow at the Elks' home for a meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Woman's Club
Elks’ Home
Personal notes on Greensboro visitors brief visit
Dr. J. A. Williams of Greensboro spent yesterday afternoon in the city on professional business. D. T. Hare of Greensboro was among out of town business men spending yesterday here on business. Dr. Thomas Newlin returned to Guilford College yesterday afternoon after a
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Williams
Greensboro
D. T Hare
Thomas Newlin
Guilford College
Professional visitors in Greensboro
Dr. Dred Peacock, a professional visitor for the institution, was in Greensboro yesterday. Thomas H. Tate returned from Greensboro yesterday after a short visit to his mother, Mrs. H. E. Tate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Dred Peacock
Greensboro
Thomas H. Tate
H. E. Tate
Local visitors and residents noted in Greensboro report
Thomas J Gold, a professional visitor, was in Greensboro yesterday afternoon. P. A. Hayes returned to Greensboro last night after spending the afternoon on business. Miss Eva Thurston has been ill and confined to her home for several days. Mrs by G. Craven of Winston-Salem is visiting Greensboro guests at Mrs. Frank J. Sizemore's Parkway home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J Gold
Greensboro
Eva Thurston
By G. Craven
Winston-Salem
City
Frank J. Sizemore
Parkway
Do Pity The Trials Of The Reporter On A Day Like This
A restless journalist finds no news at the police station and other sources as “news air scarce” while awaiting a story that may break soon. The account uses sharp humor to depict a day without solid leads and a dusty typewriter hoping for a break.
Shelby Bank Buys County Bond Issue At Premium
The First National Bank of Shelby won the bid for $56 000 of 4 percent county bonds with a $25 premium. Bid deposits earn interest set by President C C Blanton and Treasurer Rush Stroup. Funds will replace bridges washed out in July floods in Cleveland County.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelby
First National Bank of
First National
C. C. Blanton
Rush Stroup
Cleveland County
Mud Deep on City Streets After Storm
Mud remains inches deep across the city as pedestrians tread carefully to avoid slips. The morning thunderstorm and heavy rain failed to wash mud from paved streets, leaving sidewalks coated and perilous.
One Case Tried Today in Municipal Court
John Stone, a one armed white man, appeared before Judge Peacock on a special statute distinguishing Sabbath drunkenness. He was found guilty but judgment was suspended upon payment of costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Stone
Peacock
Stone
Business Men Hear Patriotic Pleas Luncheon
The Merchants' Association of New York held a luncheon at the Hotel Astor inviting business and professional leaders to pledge patriotic support for the President in any international crisis. Speakers included Mayor John P. Mitchel, Martin W. Littleton, and Senator-elect William M. Calder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
The
Merchants’ Association
Hotel Astor
John P. Mitchel
Martin W. Littleton
United States
William M. Calder
Break Drives Despondent Austrian to Suicide in Chicago
Gustav Gepischke aged 48 ends his life at his home 3154 South Racine Avenue by shooting amid a break between the United States and Germany. Gepischke is identified as Austrian Chicago Tribune.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gustav Gepischke
United States
Germany
South
Racine Avenue
Gepischke
Coriander Plant Found Across Egypt Persia and India
The common garden herb coriander is native to Egypt Persia and India. It produces globular gray seed corns and is noted in biblical references Exodus 16 31 and Numbers 11 7.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Egypt
Persia
India
Government Sets Butter Purity Standard In Venezuela
The Venezuelan government by law establishes a purity standard for butter and prohibits the sale of adulterated butter. The measure aims to ensure product safety and protect consumers from inferior dairy fats.
German Mauser Faster Firepower in War
The Mauser rifle is described as firing faster than any other rifle used in the war with a five cartridge magazine. In Pennsylvania, anthracite mines reportedly contain more than 7 000 miles of underground tunnels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pennsylvania
Genuine Turkish caviar in solid roe form described
The source notes that genuine Turkish caviar in its solid roe form is clean to handle and has long shelf life.
Patria and American Girl company at Piedmont theater
A romance and adventure picture Patria will be shown at the Piedmont Greensboro on February 22 George Washingtons birthday. Central figure Mrs Vernon Castle brings star power while Lewis and Root American Girl company offers a miniature musical comedy. Matinees at 2:30 and 4 and evening shows at 7:30 and 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Piedmont Theater
Greensboro
George
America
Lewis and Root American Girl Company
Piedmont
The Purple Mask Episode Two At Broadway Today
Francis Ford and Grace Cunam headline the second episode of The Purple Mask at Broadway theater today with Universal’s latest serial drawing crowds. Agnes Vernon appears in A Slave of Fear and a lineup of Universal players fills the supporting roles. An animated weekly of current events closes the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Francis Ford
Grace Cunam
Universal Company
Agnes Vernon
Universal Players
Blanche Sweet
Paramount
Famous Star Emily Stevens to Headline The Wheel of the Law
Emily Stevens leads a strong cast in The Wheel of the Law at the Rose theater today. The five part Metro sensation centers on wrongful convictions based on circumstantial evidence and political ambition driving prosecutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emily Stevens
Rose Theater
Metro
Miss Stevens
Frank Mills
Roma Raymond
Edwin Holt
Harry Davenport
Raymond McKee
Jerome N. Wilson
Charles Eldridge
German laboring people against extending war
London reports Samuel Gompers to President Legien urging German influence to avert a breach with the United States. German workers say the war should end, decry starvation tactics and the submarine war, and urge England to abandon a war of starvation to win peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vorwearts
Berlin
Copenhagen
Exchange Telegraph Company
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Legien
German Federation of Trade Unions
Gompers
United States
Germany
America
England
Kaiser Held for Trial in National Defense Case
Nogales Arizona February 20 Frederick Kaiser a German citizen charged with violating national defense laws by seeking military information was held for trial in the United States district court Army men testified at the preliminary hearing Kaiser is at liberty on a two thousand dollar bond
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nogales
Ariz
Frederick Kaiser
United States District Court
Kaiser
Hunters Seized by Mexicans Reported Near Border
Three hunters believed to be Americans were seized by Mexicans in Sonora after crossing the border. Their hunting rifles were taken and $1,000 was seized. Colonel Richard H. Wilson of the 14th Infantry is investigating, with the men said to be returning to Yuma.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yuma, Ariz
Sonora
Richard H. Wilson
14Th Infantry
Damascus the oldest city in the modern world
The article notes Damascus as the oldest city still standing in the modern world and cites its biblical mention with Abraham, including references to Genesis chapters 14 and 15 describing his steward from the place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Damascus
Abraham
U D C White Sale at Ellis Home Set for Wednesday
The U D C hosts a white sale at Ellis' home on Wednesday February 2 with games and dancing. Everyone is invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. D. C. White
Ellis
Temperance Union Holds Annual Memorial Service
The Woman's Christian Temperance Union gathered at Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal church for its annual memorial to Frances Willard. Rev. Gilbert T. Rowe praised Willard's life, and a medal contest for the best student recitation followed with entries by Blanche Albertson Mamie Brown Iris Burrus Ruby Hicks Helen Cahall Elizabeth Green.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
Wesley Memorial Methodist Episcopal Church
Francis Willard
J. Ed. Kirkman
Benj. E. Moore
Cilvert T. Rowe
D. D
Frances Mann
Sisson
Grace Kephart
Ben Moore
Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Christine Tinling
Raleigh
Gilbert T. Rowe
Frances Willard
Dr. Rowe
American Hall of Fame
National Capitol
Douglas Bird
Corinna Aumon
Schubert
Isla Marshal
Blanche Albertson
Mamie Brown
Iris Burrus
Ruby Hicks
Helen Cahall
Satin
Elizabeth Green
F. R. Taylor
Couple from Harrisburg Cured by Foley Kidney Pills
A seventy year old couple Mr and Mrs T B Carpenter of Harrisburg Pennsylvania report kidney trouble cured by Foley Kidney Pills. He says both still vigorous as thirty years ago and the pills stop sleep disturbing bladder weakness backache and rheumatism. Mann Drug Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. B. Carpenter
Harrisburg
Foley
Mann Drug Co
Jitney Service Suspended Between Three North Carolina Cities
Interurban Motor Lines announces suspension of jitney service between High Point Greensboro and Winston Salem due to poor road conditions. The shutdown remains until further notice with no specified restart date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point
Greensboro
Winston-Salem
Also Mentioned on This Page
Daisy M. Hendley
Sorosis Club
Entre Nous Club
Moffitt Furnishing
P. A. Hayes
Shelby Bank
Broadway
Temperance Union
W. M. Marr
Interurban Motor Lines, Inc
Eterurar
Allen
Coats
Mother
McDougall
S. Mair
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