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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 21, 1917
Page
5
A nostalgic verse laments a dust covered horse car and a fire horse idle beside a stall. It recalls times before electric cars and autos with rubber tires, praising past conveyances and noting a reference to Fstelle May Nolte in Judge.
Rev W L Mellichampe issues Lent card to Brandon Virginia congregation listing Ash Wednesday February 21 Easter Sunday April 8 and urging Lent observance. He calls to give up luxuries from the table dust off the Bible attend worship renew prayer seek to overcome sin and donate saved money to charity.
The W C T U met Tuesday afternoon with 21 members. President Mrs J D Ed Kirkman presided as they distributed new programs. A favorable reply from Rep Carter Dalton supported a home for wayward girls and raising the age of consent. Willard memorial report praised. Offertory 10.23. Two new members welcomed. Cigarette sale to minors law read and to be printed. Mrs Williams hosted with cream course assisted by Virginia Clinard and others.
A late evening ceremony at 9 o'clock at the residence of Rev H G Kopenhaver in Greensboro united Miss Ada Arner of Greensboro with Clairenton E Hepler of Greensboro. The bride, well known in the city, married a prominent Hep ler Grocery company owner and the couple left for Greensboro to establish their home.
Miss Beulah Strader and Clyde Baxter, known city residents, were united in marriage at Rev. L. A. Peeler's home on February 15 at 7:30 PM. The announcement noted the surprise it caused in the community.
The ceremony was performed by Rev. Mr. Peeler with the required number of witnesses. The young couple plan to continue living in High Point.
Yesterday afternoon at North Main street Mrs W C Jones hosted a W O T club gathering. Miss Elizabeth Jones and Mrs Gilbert Clark assisted with a salad course. Guests included Miss Helen Brockett Mesdames Gilbert Clark T J Gold J J Farriss A S Caldwell Carter Dalton H A Millis T D Gilliam S H Tomlinson Virgil Idol and C F Tomlinson.
Thursday evening from 7 30 to 10 o'clock an oyster supper will be held in the Sunday school room of the South Main Street Methodist church.
Mrs. Robert Walker will host the Priscilla club at her North Main Street home tomorrow at 3 o’clock in the afternoon.
Mrs J E Millis will entertain the Delta Tau club at her home on North Main street tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock.
A son was born yesterday to Rev. and Mrs. E. W. Mellichampe at Pohick parish in Virginia, marking a new addition to the family.
Dr H W McCain is attending the Tri Medical Society gathering convening in Durham this week.
Miss Laura McCain of Waxhaw departed for New York after staying with Dr and Mrs H W McCain. W P Robinson of Greensboro and Harry E Stewart on business, with W L Sheppard also visiting. Mr and Mrs R L Waynick hosted relatives, and T H Anderson and ex sheriff B E Jones of Greensboro were in the city for business yesterday.
James F. Mann of Greensboro spent several hours in the city on business yesterday afternoon and returned home on an evening train.
Yank Shields departed yesterday afternoon on a business trip to central state cities. John Marsh of Thomasville stopped in en route to Danville Virginia. M. E. Block of Greensboro spent a few hours in the city on business yesterday. C. C. McLean of Greensboro was in the city yesterday afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Millis visited Greensboro today. Mrs. Frank Wineskie left for Statesville to visit relatives. Dr. D. A. Stanton left for Durham for professional business. Mrs. J. W. Smith on Steele street shows improvement after illness. Miss Myrtle Kluttz and Mrs. Stella Carroll returned from New York with spring purchases.
S. L. Davis returns from a Cuba Florida trip. Miss Vene tia Smith sees new stock of millinery while Mrs. R. L. Loflin travels to New York for spring and summer lines. Mrs. S. F. Mitchell and daughter visit Morris street. Rev. W. L. Mellichampe arrives from Brandon, Va. Capt. Roy B. Case of Greensboro visits on business. Jack Cantrell of Greensboro also in town for errands. Mrs. Charles D. Benbow Jr and Miss Frances Long from Greensboro guests for a short time.
Among the visitors in the city for business was Van B. Nicholson who uses Greensboro as his headquarters during his travels.
The State Forestry Association elected Miss Julia Thorns as vice president at large. Miss Thorns chairs conservation in the North Carolina Federation of Women's Clubs and is noted for deep interest in forestry.
The Boy Scouts of the city will hold a banquet tomorrow evening at Wesley Memorial Methodist church basement. Commissioner A. T. Wishart will host along with Scout Masters Marr and Gustafson. Camp Fire girls will serve, aiming to boost youth interest and involvement. the event begins at 7 30.
Miss Venetia Smith has improved her millinery establishment with a beautiful suite of furniture for patrons and other enhancements that brighten the shop and boost its neat appearance.
Mrs. J. B. Whittaker of McDuff Virginia recalls sick headache and stomach trouble improved after using Thedford's Black-Draught. She says it prevents long illness, suits both young and old, and she keeps it on hand for her children. The product is vegetable, aids digestion, and has been used for over 70 years. Sold by druggists for 25 cents. N.C 12a
A Harrisburg couple aged in their seventies reports kidney trouble cured by Foley Kidney Pills. They say they feel as vigorous as thirty years ago and note relief from sleep disturbance, bladder weakness, backache, and rheumatism. Mann Drug Co.
Local readers note Adler-i-ka aids bowel movement quickly with buckthorn bark glycerine and other ingredients. One spoonful reportedly relieves constipation sour stomach and gas by acting on both upper and lower bowel. Short treatment may help chronic stomach issues. The Matton Drug Co.
A Riverdale Georgia resident writes that Foley Cathartic Tablets cleanse the system with no nausea and provide energy and a light free feeling. The note suggests paying city taxes to avoid costs and mentions a drug company.
T. E. Wagner announces disposal of interest in the Brown and Wagner matter to L. A. Brown and states no liability for debts contracted on or after February 1. The notice names L. A. Brown and T. E. Wagner.
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