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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 12, 1916

Page

5

Prize Winning Papers Read In Sunday School

The city contest winners for best essays on whisky and tobacco evils were Paul Stamey and Montrose Ballard first prizes Ruth Mungo and Robert Rabinowitz second. The WCTU read these papers in all 16 Sunday schools as Temperance Sunday observance. Contest essays drew on public school science courses and nationwide sources for research.

Wiiten High Point W.c.t. U Paul Stamey Montrose Ballard Ruth Mungo Robert Rabinowitz Hve

Cox family starts trip to Asheville for state bankers meeting

J Elwood Cox Mrs Cox and Misses Clara and Effie Cox left this morning in Mr Coxs car for Asheville to attend the state bankers association meeting and to join committee meetings. They plan to return later in the week and then return to Asheville for summer at a cottage Mr Cox has secured.

J. Elwood Cox Cox Clara Effie Cox

Report of Goldsboro Baraca-Philathea convention delegate

L Pollard, delegate from First Reformed Church, presented a splendid report to the class Sunday morning. Attendance was good, the report had been postponed several times, and its reading was well received in the teacher’s absence.

A L. Pollard Goldsboro Baraca

Rule O Bryant Wedding at First Reformed Parsonage

Walter L. Rule and Miss Susan O Bryant of this city wed Saturday afternoon at the First Reformed parsonage. Rev. L A Peeler officiated with intimate friends as witnesses. The couple will reside in Tin Point.

First Reformed Parsonage Walter L. Rule Susan O'Bryant Rev. L. A. Peeler

Picnic Planned by Wesley Memorial at Old Trinity

The Wesley Memorial Sunday school schedules a Friday week picnic at Old Trinity. Attendees will travel by automobile to enjoy baseball games other amusements and a large dinner. Picnickers expect to return before dark.

Wesley Memorial Sunday School Old Trinity

Marr to Lead Baracas Class at Wesley Memorial

W M Marr elected superintendent of City schools succeeds Phornwell Haynes as teacher of Wesley Memorial Baracas class. Postmaster J J Farriss led the class yesterday in an acceptable manner.

W. M. Marr Phornwell Haynes Wesley Memorial

Miss Wood Hosts Evening Honor Guest From New York

Miss Josephine Wood plans a social gathering tonight honoring Miss Ruth Balsom of New York, guest of Miss Odelle Peacock. The event showcases local society circles with attention on upcoming social season.

Josephine Wood Ruth Balsom New York Odelle Peacock

Frank Wilkinson Visits Sister in Statesville

Frank Wilkinson of Statesville spent the weekend with his sister Mrs. F Butler and family on South Hamilton street. Mrs Wilkinson has returned home after an extended trip to relatives and friends in western Carolina.

Frank Wilkinson Statesville Mrs. F. Butler South Hamilton

Veterans Dinner Hosted by Tar Heel Chapter

The Tar Heel chapter gave a Saturday noon dinner for about 30 veterans at Mrs. D. M. Pollock’s home. Tables on the front porch displayed ferns and Confederate flags. Dr Pollock offered a blessing and drew parallels between state tensions and the world war.

Tar Heel Chapter D. M. Pollock Tar Heel

Baracas Plan City Wide March to Revival Auditorium

The Baraca classes from First Reformed Welch Memorial and South Main churches will meet tomorrow at 7 30 PM at First Reformed and march to the auditorium for revival services. Members are urged to bring friends and join the city wide effort to invite Baraca groups from other churches, especially on the south side, with a total pledged membership of about 100.

First Reformed Welch Memorial South Main Street First Reformed Church

Two Councilmen Resign Over Minority Protest

Two city councilmen announce their resignations claiming ongoing minority status hindered debate and hampered action. They argue successors would be chosen by the remaining majority, limiting public protest and delaying city development.

High Point Superior Court to Hear Bond Case Docket

High Point Superior Court schedules a special term for bond case trials with about 60 cases, including Local details from May term. June Williard faces prohibition charge, Reuben Vail appeals six months, Snow Lumber case v Faye and Grissom, and Carl Hill appeals cruelty conviction.

High Point Superior Court June Williard Reuben Vail Lotal Recorder’s Court Vail Snow Lumber Company Jule Faye Henry Grissom Carl Hill Recorder’s Court

Obituary: Mrs Rachel Welch Dies at 78

Mrs Rachel Welch died Sunday at age 78 at her daughter’s home two miles north of town after a paralysis attack. She was buried today at 3 pm in Spring Hill cemetery following services by Rev A Cecil. A widow, she left son C B Welch of Mechanicsville and daughter Mrs Tice, with whom she resided.

Rachel Welch Spring Hill Cemetery Res . A. Cecil Welch Davidson County Combaet C. B. Welch Mechanicsville Tice

Drunks in Recorder Court Over Cabbage Patch Fight

Saturday night intoxication and a cow trespass led to courthouse action. Everett Turner and Jackson Liles pleaded not guilty but were fined $5 plus costs after state evidence. John Lithencum paid $5 for a fist fight with G W Spoon after his cow entered Spoon’s cabbage patch.

Recorder’s Court Dalton Everett Turner Jackson Liles Jackson John Lithencum G. W. Spoon John Spoon

Forethought saves expense in family health

E W Archer of Caldwell Ohio writes that his family has used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and always take it on extended visits. The remedy is obtainable everywhere.

E. W. Archer Caldwell Ohio Chamberlain

High Point Independents Rout Winston White Sox

The High Point Independents defeated the Winston White Sox on Saturday afternoon. Jones Peace and Woolen led the offense while Baker pitched well. For Winston White Sox, Ware and Bishop stood out as the top visitors.

High Point Independents Winston White Sox Jones, Peace and Woolen Baker Ware Bishop

Cardui Woman's Tonic Promises Relief For Ailing Women

Mrs Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky describes long illness and nervous troubles ending after eleven bottles of Cardui. She reports weight gain and restored health and urges other women to try the tonic, claiming it has helped thousands over 50 years. Drugstores carry Cardui.

Laura Bratcher Cardus

Jamestown pig club receives 12 blooded pigs and guidance

Demonstration Agent J H Anderson writes to 12 Jamestown pig club members in Guilford county about caring for their pigs. The Bank of Commerce of High Point funded 12 sows and a boar, with future prize listings and instructions to promote healthy, pasture fed pigs.

J. H. Anderson Jamestown Bank of Commerce of High Point Jamestown Club Anderson Jamestown Boys the Pig Clubs

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