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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1917
Page
5
Poem celebrates New Year with vows of courage and cheer. Pointers recall a Sarah Bernhardt performance in Greensboro with Alvin and Mrs Millis, J W Harriss family, Elizabeth Harriss resuming studies, and visits by Celia London and Joseph D Cox among High Point attendees.
The United Daughters of the Confederacy plan a 3 PM meeting tomorrow at Mrs. Ottis E. Mendenhall’s Gatewood Avenue home. It is the first local chapter gathering of the new year and attendance of all members is urged.
Mrs. E. T. Harmon welcomed the parliamentary law department of the Woman's club at her North Main street home this afternoon at 3 30 o clock. An interesting program had been arranged for the meeting.
The music department meeting of the Woman's club with Mrs. W G Shipman, set for tomorrow afternoon, has been postponed until tomorrow week according to today’s club announcement.
Inclement weather did not deter a majority of Gamma Zeta members from attending the regular meeting this afternoon at 3 30 o clock at Miss Hazel Briggs home on Hamilton street.
The Home Economics department of the Woman's club met this afternoon at 2 30 o'clock in the domestic science room of the high school instead of at the Elks home as previously stated.
The junior missionary society meeting scheduled for tomorrow afternoon has been postponed.
Mrs Moffitt entertained the Philomathean club this afternoon at 3 o clock at her home on Lindsay street.
Mrs A T Wishart and Mr and Mrs George T Wood were among those who went to Greensboro last night to witness the performance of Sarah Bernhardt. Mrs S H Tomlinson is visiting Greensboro as guest of Mrs W E Blair alongside a large number of high society attendees.
Stephen C. Clark, after buying an interest in Peoples' House Furnishing Co., will devote most of his time to a new interior decoration department. He will advise on drapery and furniture, drawing on training from Koester School of Art and ongoing study at the New York School of Fine and Applied Arts. He will also pursue his realty interests.
Speaking to M C Crow son cashier of Home Banking company he said there has been a constant rush since the year began with new accounts opened under New Year Savings club four year cent savings and checking. Crowson noted the bank will see hundreds of new accounts Saturday and the club, started first in High Point, includes all classes colors and ages benefiting individuals and the community.
Cecil Lupton, 13 months old, son of Chief C. Lupton of New Bern, was severely burned Tuesday night at his Broad street home. He reached for an almost red hot oven door while his mother prepared supper, sustaining burns to both hands.
Statesville reports Mrs. Margaret E. Troutman 70, wife of C. A. Troutman, died at her Shiloh Township home after a long illness.
A meeting of Villa partisans and advisers is planned in San Antonio Texas to discuss forming a Villa government and protecting foreign lives and property. Hipolita Villa would represent Francisco Villa, with talks on the government’s location and officers.
Three Filipino firemen from the naval collier Ajax moored at Cavite were asphyxiated after being confined in irons for several hours in a room above the boilers as punishment for mutinous conduct. Lieutenant Commander Paul Foley assumes exclusive jurisdiction while civil authorities conduct an investigation.
Wheat prices opened with a 1 cent decline to 3-4 cent gains as May and July futures shifted from initial ranges around 1.83 to 1.84 dollars and 1.50 to 1.504 dollars, then moved higher briefly before ending well below the previous session.
Washington January 5 Senate Republicans caucused on endorsing sending Wilsons peace note or opposing adoption of the Hitchcock resolution and offering a substitute. The conference ended without action.
The text notes that the English calendar started on December 25 and continued up to the era of William the Conqueror. It highlights the shift in dating from early sources to post conquest periods as a historical reference.
Seven room house for rent on South Main Street with all modern conveniences. Inquire at phone 400, G. H. Kearns.
Mrs Dennis Richardson died suddenly this morning at 11 30 at her daughter Mrs Mac Lewallen 814 South Main Street The Randolph County native had lived in this city with her children for years She left seven children four survive A C Richardson of Ashboro Mrs Alfred Cox and Mrs Pearl Allman of Seagrove and Mrs Mac Lewallen Funeral services will be held Sunday at Flag Spring Church Randolph County at 1 PM Interment in the church cemetery
Berlin reports the entente reply to peace proposals has reached the American embassy via Washington and Copenhagen. Ambassador Gerard will present it to the foreign office this afternoon, though officials say the note ends any immediate peace prospects and Germany and allies must press the fight with renewed energy.
Washington January 5. The house committee on post offices voted to seek a special rule on the postoffice appropriation bill to authorize a horizontal salary increase for postal clerks and city and rural carriers. The proposed raise matches the measure passed before Christmas. Clerks and carriers earning under 1200 dollars would gain 10 percent, while those making 1200 to 1800 dollars would gain 5 percent.
At a joint meeting the city and county commissioners decided to open a temporary reform school for young boys before local courts. The city will provide the site near the old waterworks, pay $104 per month, and cover half the expenses. The move follows flood damage to the old school and a rising number of youthful offenders.
Lieutenant Colonel Chester Harding selected by President Wilson to be governor of the Panama canal succeeding Major General George W. Goethals who retires. Harding, of the Army Engineers, was acting governor at Panama Canal. Washington January 5.
A Lancashire man who has died left a trust of 5000 dollars funded by his income. The will directs that 25 dollars be given to every child born in his native town on Christmas Day. This provision creates a perpetual local gift funded by the estate.
Memphis officials announce a large festival next May to mark the completion of the new bridge across the Mississippi River. City leaders emphasize community celebration and regional pride surrounding the project finish.
Bensetter Reese suggests a minor operation will ready Cleveland pitcher Guy Morton for the 1917 season. John McGraw and Hans Lobert head to Havana for winter golf and horse racing. Mrs. William H. Crocker funds rebuilding in Vitrimont France, destroyed by German forces.
Former Cardinals and Cubs manager Roger Bresnahan, now a Toledo club owner and manager, is mentioned as a possible successor to Manager Carrigan of the Boston Red Sox.
A whimsical plea as Mrs Newed asks central to call back in three minutes after noting her clock has stopped while she starts boiling eggs. The judge comments on the odd request without further action.
A Paoli Indiana reader describes various cough types from dry to bronchial and a racking cough. He reports relief from Foley's Honey and Tar and notes the medicine is sold by Mann Drug Company.
All members of High Point Lodge BPOE 1155 are urged to attend the call meeting this evening at 7 30. Prompt attendance is requested. Exalted Ruler S Schaub and Secretary E S Wall urge participation.
Inventory sale begins tomorrow offering reduced prices on wool plaid coats serge suits and plush coats in sizes for ladies misses and children. Highlights include navy coats down to 5.95 gray wool plaid coats 5.95 black plush coats 10.95 and green poplin suit 6.95 while supplies last with many small lots and limited quantities.
A sale of all wool coats for children in sizes 7 8 9 10 years priced at 2.95 and 3.95 with smaller coats in ages 5 6 10 years marked down to 1.95. A few red velvet hats and a small toyed trimmed lot are offered at low prices to move quickly.
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