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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1918

Page

5

Grandmother Tate Honoree on Eighty Eighth Birthday

Relatives and neighbors gathered at Mr. and Mrs. A. A. Holton residence on Steele Street for a lawn party honoring Mrs. Mary A. Tate known as Grandmother Tate. The event featured lavender attire, ferns, flowers, Japanese lanterns, a white birthday cake with seven candles, and patriotic decor. Refreshments included cake, ice cream, and punch, with six American flags given as favors to numerous guests and expressions of thanks from Grandmother Tate for the 88th celebration.

Steele Street Mary A. Tate City Grandmother Tate A. A. Holton Grandmother Isabella Tate Margery Tate Mary Clara Tate Mabelle Tate H. Montague Broaddus Billie Elizabeth Mariannt Murphy Rober Gold Margaret Bud Ibbie Gurley Nannie Dorothy Kirkman Martha Armfield Charles Kearns Julia Gold Clark Ruth Spicer Clark Carson Henry Ira Sinclair Gibert Theodore Rowe Paul Henry Gurley Mary Duncan McAnally Mary Harmon Mae Kirkman T. J. Murphy E. G. Gurley P. V. Kirkman W.P. Ragan High Street Cameron Ragan America

Community Notes on Health and Travel

J. D. Mann's appendectomy last night was successful and he is doing nicely. Mrs. Henry Campbell returns home to Hopewell Virginia after a two week visit to Mrs. J. R. Young on White Oak Street. Lieut. George H. Davis has arrived safely overseas, to the relief of friends and relatives. He is the son of Rev. E. B. Davis a former local Methodist minister.

J. D. Mann Henry Campbell Hopewell, Va J. R. Young White Oak Street Lieut George H. Davis Lieutenant Davis BE. H. Davis

Local residents and visitors conduct brisk business day

W M Tucker returns to the city after Raleigh stay. P D Brown and family come back from Camp Greene where Brown served as Lutheran camp pastor for three months. Greensboro guests include P A Hayes and Miss Margaret Smith visiting Rev James W Rose. Coble siblings Mae and Madee return to Greensboro. Several business visitors from Greensboro, Winston-Salem and Reidsville are noted along with others from Lynchburg and Raleigh.

P. D. Brown City Camp Greene Margaret Smith Greensboro James W. Rose Madee Mae Coble Rev. C. P. Coble

Carlton Organizes a Company Union of Telegraphers

Carlton of the Western Union Telegraph Company leads initial steps to form a company union of telegraphers in Chicago on July 12. B L Black of St Louis serves as temporary chair, reportedly independent of the Commercial Telegraphers' union. Miss Helen Tiepier visits Winston-Salem and North Hamilton area friends after a stop with Miss Elizabeth Norwood.

Carlton W. U. Telegraphers Helen Tiepier Winston-Salem Elizabeth Norwood Hamilton Street

Meeting of Veterans Confederal Veterans State Event Notice

There will be a business meeting of the Confederate Veterans Saturday at 3 PM in the hall over the Enterprise offices. Attendance is urged for all veterans able to attend. Geo Jenner of San Antonio reports Foley Cathartic Tablets as the best laxative for constipation and biliousness and recommends them to travelers.

Confederate Veterans Enterprise Geo. Jenner Labor Street San Antonio Tex Mann Drug Co

Wanted Boys at Welch Furniture Co.

Help wanted at Welch Furniture Co. seeking eager boys for work. Wages described as good. position available starting April 15. Local applicants urged to apply immediately.

Welch Furniture Co

Foley Kidney Pills Advertising Claim

A vintage drug ad touts Foley Kidney Pills as preferable to other medicines. It claims relief from kidney and bladder troubles, backache, sharp pains, rheumatism, swollen joints, sore muscles, puffiness under eyes, nervousness, fatigue, and sleep disturbances, attributed to bladder ailments.

Mann Drug Co

Five Injured In Wreck Of Troop Train In Louisiana

A troop train of fourteen coaches on the Vicksburg Shreveport and Pacific railroad wrecked eighteen miles east of Shreveport. Two men were seriously injured and three sustained minor injuries. The injured were brought to Shreveport for treatment.

Shreveport Vicksburg, Shreveport and Pacific Here Shreveport Sanitarian

Public Vehicle Rules Enforced Under 1918 Ordinance

Warning to automobile owners that the new maffer and cut out ordinance will be enforced to the letter starting July 10 1918. The notice also cites a state dimmer law to be enforced. Chief E N McGee signs as police chief.

E. N. McGee

Calotabs Calomel Promoted as Harmless Purifier

An advertisement touts Calotabs as a new harmless form of calomel, claiming it purifies the liver and cleanses the system without nausea or danger. One tablet at bedtime with water is all needed, morning renewal promised. sold sealed for thirty-five cents with druggist guarantee.

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