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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1917
Page
5
A poem in which voice reflects on changing warfare from past to present. The speaker, a Confederate veteran narrator, recalls Jackson and Lee, laments new war methods with gas and submarines, and mourns not being able to witness future battles as the ghost of the Old Guard at Home. Written by Frank L. Stanton for the Atlanta Constitution.
The Woman's club civic department met at the Elks home to discuss a garden mart and turnip green dinner, appoint a nominating committee, beautification work along the railroad banks led by Miss Rhode, and home gardening programs for children. An upcoming auditorium lecture by a National Cash Register representative was announced along with papers by Dr. F R Taylor on Tuberculosis and Mrs. H A White on responsibilities to the Negro.
Greensboro College alumnae will meet at Mrs. J. W. Harriss home tomorrow at 3 30 pm. All former students are urged to attend.
Philomathean club will meet with members expected to discuss upcoming events and activities. Community attendees invited to join discussions and plan schedules.
Mrs J K Kirkman will hold an event tomorrow afternoon at 3 30 o clock at her home on Washington Street.
Tomorrow at 2 30 in the auditorium the Camp Fire Girls of the Oconeechee tribe present an entertainment titled Songs in Living Pictures. The program features soloists and selections including Peg O My Heart Ruth Owens Drink to Me Only With Thine Eyes Odell Jeancock From the Land of the Sky Blue Water Mae Kirkman Merry Zagarellas Josephine Wood Mother Mahree Mariane White Columbia the Gem of the Ocean Katherine Pickett Sunbonnet Sue Narcie White Sweet Kentucky Lady Mayorie Kirkman Quaker Down Quaker Town Mary Harmony The Rosary Hallie Williams Where the River Shannon Flows Madge Field Tulip Time in Holland Ruth Welborn.
Van Williams of Greensboro spent yesterday afternoon here on business. Mesdames Harry Raymond and R. B. Terry were visitors to Greensboro yesterday afternoon. Mrs. W. H. Plummer spent yesterday afternoon as a guest in Greensboro. Dr. W. F. Clayton left last night for Atlanta for mid winter clinics. Ernest Hall was a business visitor to Archdale last night. Mr. and Mrs. S. H. Tomlinson spent the afternoon in Greensboro. Rev. J. H. Earnhardt of Greensboro attended Wesley Memorial church services led by Bishop J. C. Kilgo this morning.
The High Point court heard an alleged interracial marriage case as Judge Peacock noted the unusual proceedings. Crews, described as well behaved since arriving, faced a miscegenation charge under the 1908 statute prohibiting marriages between whites and Negroes or those of Negro descent to the third generation.
Washington readers can start seeds in indoor seed boxes to get tomatoes cabbage cauliflower peppers eggplant and lettuce earlier. Transplanting aids root growth and indoor boxes with gravel soil and proper watering hasten germination and hardening off for later outdoor planting.
Mies Lois Peterson returned from Hickory where she visited relatives for several days. Rev. J. H. Bennett of Greensboro was in the city today as a visitor.
Monroe March 15 The new drug firm chartered by Frank Sloan and A M Sechrest will open in Albemarle next week Sloan has headed Union Drug in Monroe and will relocate after a residence is built for him due to Albemarle’s rapid growth and housing demand.
Avery Craver of Oak Ridge visited the city yesterday afternoon while traveling to Charlotte.
Danville March 15 Judge R W Peatross overruled a motion for a new trial in the Commonwealth against M H Hatcher convicted last December of storing whisky. He was fined 200 dollars and jailed 30 days. An appeal was noted the first liquor case taken to the Virginia Supreme Court from Danville. Hatcher rebonded 1000 dollars with J A Lawson as security.
Asheland Moore eldest son of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Moore of Old Fort died of meningitis. The body arrived on No. 12 and was interred in Thomasville yesterday. Attending were Mr. and Mrs. C. B. Wilkerson and Mrs. J. T. Valentine, all of Greensboro.
Charlotte March 15. The Charlotte Fair association plans to raise capital stock from 25000 to 50000. A committee was appointed Tuesday night to solicit subscriptions. The association shows assets of 55582 against liabilities of 57943.
A humorous exchange between two boys centers on daily prayer habits. One boy says he prays at night because daytime life is self-managed, a nod to morning routines and personal reflection. The quip highlights simple, timeless humor.
The A. A. U. national basketball championships open in Chicago with top amateur teams from across the country. The Second Illinois Infantry Armory hosts games starting tonight through the week under the Illinois Athletic Club.
Berlin reports the government plans a new coal tax soon. It is expected to yield about 250 million dollars annually, based on an output of 500 million tons.
The New Mexico battleship now under construction at the New York navy yard is set for a late April launch. Miss Margaret G. Debaca, daughter of the late New Mexico governor, is named sponsor for the event.
A suggestion proposes installing a battery of electric flood lighting units to permanently illuminate the dome of the national Capitol in Washington at night. The idea aims to enhance visibility and accentuate the landmark after dark.
A boy was taught narration means tale and trickle means run. He replies with a sentence about a little dog trickling down the street with a tin can tied to his narration, illustrating playful mislearning.
Foley Cathartic Tablets advertised as a wholesome physic to cleanse bowels tone liver and relieve indigestion biliousness bad breath bloating gas constipation. Claims include no griping or nausea and targets stout persons seeking a light free feeling from this remedy.
Washington reports nationwide commemorations of the 150th anniversary of Andrew Jackson’s birth. Democrats honor the former president with meetings and banquets, while many cities named for New Orleans victors plan suitable exercises.
Tom Cowler faces Joe Bonds in a 10 round bout in New York. Jim Coffey takes on Joe Cox in a 10 round Brooklyn showdown. Bill Brennan meets Frank Hagney in a 12 round clash at Lewiston Maine.
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