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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1916

Page

5

Sunshine and smiles as lovers praise a beloved

A sentimental poem contrasts ruinous glory with the warmth of a lover's smile and blue eyes. The piece appears beside social notes from the Charlotte Observer, mentioning local residents and their travel, illness improvement, and house plans. Jessie and Myrtle Trogden go to Greensboro as guests of Mrs. Anthony. Misses Whitfield and Jones also visit Greensboro after seeing Rosa Bryant. Alma Haeden recovers from typhoid fever and her brother Donald walks outside for the first time, delighting friends.

Hamilton Street White Oak Street Jessie Myrtle Trogden Greensboro J. G. Anthony Pearl Whitfield Clara Jones Rosa Bryant King Street Alma Haeden Donald

Miss Eunice Blair Visited High Point After Flood Delay

Relatives feared for Miss Eunice Blair who left Little Rock on the 15th to visit relatives in High Point and Raleigh. She arrived last night and is staying with Mr and Mrs J W Blair at Archdale. A letter from Prof W M Marr notes High Point reps at Columbia summer school and 8090 pupils worldwide.

Eunice Blair Prof I. C. Blair Little Rock Ark High Point Raleigh Memphis Nashville Asheville Professor Blair Miss Blair J. W. Blair Archdale Hizh Point Alvin Parker Hamilton Street Lynchburg Hot Springs W. M. Marr Columbia University New York Polly Heitman Allie Strickland Edith Gradshaw Ohio Massachusetts California Hattie Sheets White Sulphur Springs Ida Shergo Goldsboro Ida Harrris Marce Goley Graham J.H. Adams English Street Ida Harris Rose and Rena Shapiro Richmond Walter L. Watson

Winter Park Church Adopts Resolutions for Rev J A Clarke

Winter Park church in Wilmington adopts unanimous resolutions regretting pastor Reverend James A Clarke and wife leaving to lead First Baptist Church of High Point North Carolina. Clarke begins new pastorate the third Sunday in August after preaching at First Baptist next Sunday. Resolutions praise his seven months of service increasing membership about 40 percent and doubling house contributions respect his resignation and wish blessings, with copies to Clarke Biblical Recorder and local papers.

Winter Park Wilmington James A. Clarke First Baptist Church Clarke First Baptist Church of High Point Brother Clarke Biblical Recorder

Thursday Values in Seasonable Curtain Goods and Hosiery

Thursday offers seasonable merchandise with Voiles Marqui settes in cream white and voile fabrics. New today include white middy blouses and organdy waists. Hosiery in white black and fancy colors complements the lineup for budget conscious shoppers.

Postoffice Inspector Recommends West End Sub-station

Greensboro inspector Hodgin recommends a new sub-station in High Point's third ward to be named West End. Dowdy's store is the likely site as the lowest bidder. This adds to two existing sub stations at Mechanicsville and Silliman's store. Postmaster Farriss seeks a stamp station near Roberson's store.

Postoffice Hodgin Greensboro West End Dowdy High Point Mechanicsville Silliman Farriss Roberson

Local paper mocks conscientious objectors in July missive

In Liverpool on July 26 a local paper quotes a harsh line describing conscientious objectors as a social anarchist with an abnormal egoism and calf lymph notoriety reaching opprobrious apotheosis, calling it a pharisaical funk.

Liverpool

Virginia Press Association Meets in Staunton Session

The Virginia Press association met in Staunton on July 25 and opened its annual session led by President R. S. Barrett. Secretary Daniel and John Barrett, director general of the Pan American Union, delivered the address at tonight's session.

Staunton Virginia Press Association R. S. Barrett Daniel and John Barrett Pan-American Union

Affray Charge Delayed In Recorder Court

Bob Lineberry and Lee Jackson are out on bond to appear Thursday morning in recorder's court to answer a charge of affray. State witnesses could not be obtained this morning and the case was postponed.

Bob Lineberry Lee Jackson Recorder’s Court

Senate Democrats Advise Quick Passage of Child Labor Bill

In Washington on July 26, Democrats of the Senate urged rapid action to pass the child labor bill at the current session of Congress, responding to an urgent request from the President.

Washington Democrats Senate Congress

Economy Stove top offer to cut gas bills

To the public readers are urged to save on gas by installing an Economy Stove top paid for by installments from one hundred to five hundred dollars. Message signed A. B. Fergusson of the Colonial, with a phone contact.

A. B. Fergusson

For Summer Troubles Hay Fever Relief

Hay fever and asthma sufferers endure torture but Foley's Honey Tar provides relief. It allays inflammation clears air passages eases coughing and soothes the throat. A wholesome family remedy sold by Mann Cruz Co.

Foley Mann Cruz

Methodist Protestants to Have Big Reunion

Methodist Protestants of High Point Thomasville and nearby communities plan a rally at Pleasant Grove church next Saturday. A picnic dinner will precede a 10 a.m. start and 4 p.m. close with Rev. R. C. Stubbins leading a song service. The program features talks on church growth Sunday school work and youth endeavors with several ministers and lay leaders participating.

High Point Thomasville Pleasant Grove R. C. Stubbins J. W. Self M. P H. A. Moffitt Dr . Coe C. A. Cecil Juanita Hammer C. Robbins E. 0. Pritchett

May clinch Gould control of railroad

New York July 26 Control of the Denver and Rio Grande and outlet lines to the Pacific southwest by the Jay Gould estate may be clinched at a conference in George W Gould's office. The plan would have Goulds surrender Missouri Pacific interests in Texas and Pacific and International and Great Northern to allow Missouri Pacific to develop the middle south while Missouri Pacific trades Western Pacific and Rio Grande stock to Gould estate in exchange.

New York Denver and Rio Grande Pacific Southwest Jay Gould George Wd. Gould International Great Mis. Y ii Pacific R. G Missouri Pacific Control Goulda Outo Missouri Pacific Pacific Coast Territory Gould Gould Estate Missour Pacific Great Northern Tly Middle South Goulds Exch Ana R. G D. Ant SR Southwest

German colonial troops enlist bees to fight British

A strange report from Natal describes East Africa German colonial forces using bees in their defense against the British. The tale, surfaced in London on July 1, notes allied efforts and the unusual tactic as part of wartime maneuvers.

London Hos. Él East Afria Toli Natal

Yard of Lumber Offered in Department Store Bargain Signs

An odd advertising item appears as department stores offer a yard of lumber by the stick for three cents. Reporters note warm reception and mixed goods including silk hose and fancy items. Bundled with wartime era beehive and weapon imagery, the piece sketches a chaotic scene of supplies and distant conflict.

Loop Gonad Mepwestern

Women to Rope Steer and Bust Broncho at Colorado Event

In Cheyenne on July 26 the National Council of Women Voters reports women show stronger reform effects than men under prohibition. The frontier program opens with broncho busting and roping events, with women champions entered. judges note fewer habitual drinkers among women compared with men.

Cheyenne Wyo National Council of Women Voters Colorado

Man Dies on Operating Table Then Survives

London reports Lance Corporal Mayes of the Queen's Westminster regiment was fatally wounded at Ypres when a shell severed his right arm. He died on the operating table but a surgeon revived him with an emergency chest incision. Mayes later survived and began recovery toward an artificial arm and a government-supported trade training.

London Lancerporal Mayes Queen’s Westminstergiment Ypres Christas Tient Tge Mayes Layes Ming

Woman’s decline blamed on liquor habit and environment

Drunk, women become liquor victims through environment and despondency. Phillips says once cursed with this habit a woman’s downfall is faster than a man due to frail physical makeup. Women addict to liquor and tobacco. curing is nearly impossible.

Phillips

England’s Great Coal Combine Formed Under Rhondda

Lord Rhondda merges Cambrian combine with Davis and Sons coal assets in South Wales worth about 3,5090 to 4,000 acres. The deal includes Welsh Navigation Steam Coal collieries bought by Davis and Sons for 1,574,250 dollars. The new organization claims capital of 17,765,170 dollars.

South Wales Davis and Sons, Ltd Welsh Navigation Steam Coal Company, Ltd Davis and Sons Lord Rhondda

Enforceability Questioned On Nazi Dress Rules

The Reichsanzeiger in Berlin concedes the Bundesrath dress rules cannot be strictly enforced. It suggests case by case exemptions for those needing more frequent clothing renewals. Criteria include household inauguration, pregnancy, illness or death, special occasions, and other hardship cases.

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Pelf Charlotte Observer J. A. Clarke Noffitt Furnishing Company A. D. Shelton A. G Dixon MAY Clinch Gould East Africa Colo Prokisitios Venile Court John Phillips Piedmont Building & Loan Association W. C. Idol Wachovia Bank & Trust CO England Associated Press United Kingdom D. A Thomas Cambrian Bine Hague Netherlands Reichsanzeiger Berlin Robert Brocktt Harlette News Seneca Hart Drug CO High Point, N. C ALC Agency Neca “Ameras
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