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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1916

Page

5

A Word of Praise Poem and Local Social Notes

A verse extols praise as balm and music for the heart. Also notes social items: A Kenneth Campbell visiting Sacramento Bee guest of C H Baker on Johnson Street. Uriah Rush visiting Miss Virginia Henry. FE Freeze and WA Ringe travel to Charlotte on No 36 returning in Freeze's car.

Kenneth Campbell Sacramento Bee Uriah Rush Asheboro Virginia Henry W. Freeze W. A. Ringe Charlotte Mr. Freeze

Entertaining Night for Miss Ruth Balsam at Wishart Home

Mrs A T Wishart hosted Miss Ruth Balsam, guest of her niece Miss Odell Peacock, with about nine dozen young attendees. Guests included Elizabeth Harris Maude Owen Crace Beneini and Josephine Wood along with several others. ice cream cake and a cannell box were served. later Bristowe Pits birthday event planned by Dr H Pits. Miss Ora Raper of Wilson visited Miss Clara Gurley, who will entertain tomorrow afternoon.

A. T. Wishart Ruth Balsam Odell Peacock Mrs. Wishart Lacey Neal Carr Josephine Woced Miss Balsam Elizabeth Harris Maude Owen Crace Beneini Emily Brooks Katherine Hermon Clara Steele Aliee Riddick Odelle Peacock Josephine Wood Louise Steed Wade Marsh Tom Kearns Lawrence Ingram William Simmons Richard Reitzel Banks Bencie Herbert Field Charlie Wephart Koonneth Bei Mount Airy Pits Bristowe Smart Set Chools Ora Raper Wilson Clara Gurley Gaurley Miss Raper

Mrs. L. C. Gidney and baby return from Shelby visit

Mrs. L. C. Gidney and her baby, who had been visiting Mrs. M. E. KE. Gidney, the mother of Mr. Gidney in Shelby, have returned home.

Shelby L. C. Gidney Baby Mr. Gidney

Wentz Guests with Sister in Charlotte

H. C. Wentz of Charlotte is visiting his sister Mrs. C. A. Yost on Elm street as a guest.

H. C. Wentz Charlotte Mrs. C. A. Yost Elm Street

Visiting Cousin Front Page Social Notes

Miss Evangeline Brown of Greenshoro visits her cousin Miss Bessie Pitts. Howard Hicks accepts a position at Martins music store.

Miss Evangeline Brown Greenshoro Bessie Pitts Howard Hicks Martin

Daughter Born to Mr and Mrs Ed Halker

A daughter was born to Mr. and Mrs. Ed Halker. The brief notice records the birth without additional details.

Ed. Halker

Wedding Party Plans and Summer Travel Notes

Julius Smith travels to Charlotte to serve as best man at a wedding. D Pennelton of Richmond will wed Miss Lottie Alexander of Charlotte. Miss Blanche and Lillian Herndon of Durham visit Miss Bessie Woodson at Elwood and plan a summer in Asheville. Bessie Woodson, Blanche and Lillian Herndon, Julius Peel, Clyde White, and Jim Hoover traveled to Winston to see a ball game. Dr. Dred Peacock in Oxford for the Masonic Orphan's Home trustees meeting. Co. BR. Baker of Williamston is mentioned.

Julius Smith Charlotte Pennelton Richmond Lottie Alexander Charlote Blanche Lillian Herndon Durham Bessie Woodson Elwood Asheville Julius Peel Clyde White Jim Hoover Winston Dr. Dred Peacock Oxford The Masonic Orphan's Home

Cheaper Gasoline Predicted at Hearing

Washington reports at a federal trade commission hearing that gasoline prices may drop as over-production of crude returns. T. J. James of the Refiners Association of Kansas and Oklahoma says supply and demand are near balance and a period of over-production is coming, noting refiner prices fell from 21 to 17 cents f o b but not yet at the jobber or retailer.

Washington Kansas Federal Trade Commission T. J. James Association of Refiners Oklahoma Mr. James

Grand Lodge Pythians Meet in Waynesville

The 48th grand lodge session of Knights of Pythias North Carolina opened in Waynesville with over 300 attending. A public reception followed in the high school auditorium featuring a varied musical program. Mayor Clyde B Bay welcomed visitors and former Attorney General Robert D tilmer spoke for fraternal orders. D J Kerr greeted neighboring lodges. Past Grand Chancellor George J Hackney of Lexington delivered the response.

Clyde B Bay Robert D. Tilmer D. J. Kerr Canton George J. Hackney Lexington

Danville Man Sues Grocer for Jaw Injury

Danville Virginia June 14 J L Wells a local contractor files suit against J L Throckmorton a grocer seeking 6000 damages claiming his jaw bone was irreparably damaged in a September fist fight over an old account Wells says prior to the assault he could chew solid food but now cannot make his teeth meet.

Danville J.L. Wells J. L. Throckmorton Wells Throckmorton

Eastern Star meets in Asheville for 11th annual session

Asheville June 14 The 11th annual session of the Grand Chapter of North Carolina Order of the Eastern Star opened at 10 o'clock in the Masonic temple with an estimated 300 to 400 delegates and visitors in attendance. The grand chapter organized in 1905 has shown continual growth with new chapters added across the state.

Asheville Grand Chapter North Carolina Order of the Eastern Star Masonic

Pigs Offered to Club Members Across North Carolina

Raleigh June 14 Director TV E Browne says more than 5000 dollars worth of pure bred pigs have been made available to pig club members. Bankers statewide have supported local clubs to provide the stock.

Raleigh TV. E. Browne Pig Club Division Department of Agriculture and Experiment Station

Boosting Organizations Join Hands in Minnesota Plan

St. Paul Minnesota June 14 The All Minnesota Development association met in a three day meeting to advance state development plan. The association formed of all existing development groups and was initiated by the late Governor W B Hammond.

St. Paul Minn All-Minesota Development Association W. 8. Hammond

City Manager Lyon Earnings Spark Salary Increase Talk

At a called council meeting the issue of raising City Manager Lyon’s pay from 2000 to 2500 arose after praise for his efficiency. Lyon himself declined to demand a raise, while council members debated the fit given his full-time city duties and prior parallel baseball earnings. The vote to extend consideration followed as other items, including street vendor curbs and school-teacher elections, occupied the session.

Lyon Davis Quaker Woods Smith Terry Alexander Pickett North Carolina Baseball League

Japanese Students Begin Military Training in Tokyo Schools

Tokyo reports the start of military training for university and primary students as war preparedness expands. Army officers will supervise drill now, replacing teaching staff, with aims to extend to all Tokyo schools and other cities following a 1886 recommendation by Viscount Mori.

Tokio Viscount Arimori Mori Washington

Warrants Sworn Out for Hopewell Banker

Hopewell Virginia June 14 warrants sworn out by two Italian depositors charging MM F Seneca presumed president with embezzlement were issued after the bank closed and Seneca disappeared. Police report about 35000 dollars in deposits from claimants.

Hopewell MM. F. Seneca Seneca

Durham to Censor Movies

Sunday schools in Durham form committees to push a local board of censors and stop the showing of immoral pictures in city theaters this week.

Durham

Forethought Saves Family Expenses, Otters Chamberlain Remedy

W Archer of Caldwell Ohio notes his family has used Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for years and carries it on extended visits. The product is obtainable everywhere.

W. Archer Caldwell Ohio Chamberlain

Symbol of health in five pointed star on Cham berlain tablets

The five pointed star on Cham berlain tablets is presented as a symbol of health dating to ancient Greece. The ad claims quick relief from indigestion biliousness and constipation and encourages purchase from any druggist, noting availability everywhere.

Greece

How to Feel Good Tomorrow June Health Promises

An advertorial touts kidney pills Foley Kidney Pills and Mayr's Wonderful Remedy for stomach liver and intestinal ailments. It promises permanent results and urges readers to buy from Hart Drug Company with a money back guarantee.

Mayr Hart Drug Company

Mayr's Wonderful Remedy Promises Cure for Stomach Ailments

Gall stones cancer ulcers of the stomach and intestines are claimed to be cured by Mayr's Wonderful Remedy. Auto intoxication yellow jaundice appendicitis and fatal stomach trouble are warned against. Hart Drug Co. sells it alongside other druggists.

Mayr Hart Drug Co

Williston Man Restored to Health by Remedy

Kr. T. Wade of Williston North Carolina suffered stomach disorders after trying multiple remedies and medicines. He credits Mayr's Wonderful Remedy with immediate relief and reports in a letter that the medicine has worked wonders.

Williston N.C MAN Kr. T. Wade Williston, N. C

SAVES DAUGHTER Ready Kentucky woman touts Cardus remedy

Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky describes years of illness and failed medical care before taking Cardus the woman’s tonic. After eleven bottles she reports restored health increased weight and ability to work. Ad touts Cardui over fifty years of customer success with instructions to write Chattanooga Medicine Co. for a 64 page home treatment book.

Laura Bratcher Cardus Chattanooga Medicine Co Ladies Advisory Dept Chattanooga, Tenn Womer N.G

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