Local literature club meeting and bridal shower notes
The literature department met with Mrs. B J Moore at her Ran kin street home. Miss Pattie Newlin presided. Browning studies were approved for 1915 916 using Stories From Browning. A Panama trip talk by Mrs. Wearns, plus a Kearns account of canal life and flora, followed by notes from federation travels. A linen shower for Miss Clara Stanton featured a green white theme and a bridal table with gifts and a reception at the Bradshaw home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. J. Moore
Rankin Street
Pattie Newlin
Cobb
Browning
C. Alphonso Smith
Kearns
A. White
J. J. Farris
Federation
High Point
Frank Ogburn
Edith. Bradshaw
Clara Stanton
Bradshaw
Miss Stanton
Miss Bradshaw
Social visitors and hosting in High Point district
Miss Clara Bell of Harrisburg is a guest at the Brooks home on North Main. Auditor Penn Wood of Raleigh is in High Point today. J P Gilbert of Thomasville is a business visitor in High Point. Miss Elsie Boling of Asheville is staying with Mrs. Seawell at the Colonial. Mrs. S K Wilson of Winston visits Mrs. Hoskins on Centennial Avenue. Mrs. J B Bullin of High Point is on
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Marion
Pilot Mountain
White Sulphur Springs
Kate Graham
Ruth Faison
Greensboro
State Normal College
Frank Hood
Clara Bell
Harrisburg
W. D. Brooks
S. K. Wilson
Winston
J. D. Hoskins
Centennial Avenue
J. B. Bullin
High Point
Two Boys Walk 1250 Miles to World’s Convention
Lloyd Erwin and Lee Smith depart Waxahachie Texas for Chicago to attend the World’s Convention of Christian Endeavor opening July 7. They carry a greeting from Governor Ferguson to President Wilson, with rallies planned in overnight towns and a projected crowd of 20,000 including speakers Billy Sunday and William Jennings Bryan.
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Lloyd Erwin
Lee Smith
Waxahachie
Texas
Chicago
Christian Endeavor Society
Billy Sunday
William Jennings Bryan
Evangelistic Services Continue Through Sunday
Evangelist J. W. Ham preached at West End church last night in a revival that will run daily to Sunday with 3 p m and 7 30 p m services. Prof A A Lyon stays to lead singing through Sunday. The message titled Regeneration urged heart change and touched over 50 in prayer with about 25 conversions. Afternoon services at 3 p m, night program 7 30 song service and 8 p m preaching.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Ham
West End Church
A. A. Lyon
Mr. Ham
Marriage of Linnie Mann and John O Neal Craig
City and state friends received notice of the marriage of Linnie Cornelia Mann to John O Neal Craig. The ceremony will be Wednesday evening May 26 at eight o clock at Wesley Memorial church in High Point North Carolina with a reception at 409 South Main Street from eight thirty to ten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis Mann
Linnie Cornelia
John O'Neal Craig
Wesley Memorial Church
High Point
North Carolina
South Main Street
Commencement Sermon by Rev Leonard B Smith
Rev Leonard B Smith D D of Christchurch Baltimore will preach the commencement sermon Sunday May 23 at 11 am in the High Point school auditorium The churches join for one morning service with all congregations meeting there Miss Blair music teacher at South Main street school will lead the music
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Leonard B. Smith
D. D
Christchurch
Baltimore
High Point School
Miss Blair
South Main Street
Funeral for G C Hicks Held After Sudden Death
Funeral services for the late G Cleve Hicks were conducted at 3 p.m. from the South Main street home by Rev H C Byrum of the South Main street Methodist church and burial followed at Oakwood cemetery Hicks born January 20 1886 in Franklin county was about 29 at death He died suddenly after returning from work at the Standard Mirror company leaving a wife three children and two brothers Frank and Thomas Hicks to mourn the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. Cleve Hicks
South Main Street
H. C. Byrum
Oakwood Cemetery
Hicks
Standard Mirror Company
Cleve Hicks
Franklin County
Henry ©. Sechrest
High Point
Frank
Thomas Hicks
Taft Calls for Patience Stand By the President
In a Union League address in Philadelphia on May 12 William H. Taft urged patience amid the international crisis and asked Americans to stand by President Wilson. He cited the Lusitania sinking and said heat of indigination should not rush action given the potential loss of life and treasure. He warned delay cannot change the situation.
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Philadelphia
Union League
William H. Taft
Mr. Taft
Six English physicians receive $25 000 annually
London reports six prominent English physicians and surgeons are paid 25 000 dollars a year by the British navy as special advisers during the war. The payments do not bar private practice and were disclosed in the House of Commons by the financial secretary to the Admiralty. A member criticized the expense and said he would press the issue later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
House of Commons
Admiralty
Lyons of Durham Wins Amateur Shooting Event
Memphis report: G L Lyons of Durham North Carolina topped the 150 target event with 147 breaks to win the amateur score. S A Huntly of Omaha Nebraska was runner up with 146 breaks while C G Spencer of St Louis led professionals with 145 breaks. A B Richardson of Philadelphia posted 144 with a 113 streak, as rain postponed the double events.
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Memphis
Tenn
G. L. Lyons
Durham
N. C
S. A. Huntly
Omaha
Neb
C. G. Spencer
St. Louis
A. B. Richardson
Philadelphia
Richardson
Local Business Notices and Sales Hype In High Point
Hart Drug Co promotes a butter milk cow and invites visitors to see it. High Point Mortar Co expects two car loads of Ford autos this week. Thacker's shoe store offers repairs while selling low priced shoes. Mendenhall and Morrow list nearby farms for sale. Allen Bros advertise many housewife worthy articles. George T. Wood maintains stock and prices despite bad weather with a May sale ending Saturday. Point Theatre Manager Stewart touts daily wholesome entertainment. Barker of Peoples Motor Co reports sold several 1916 Buick cars and two Haynes carloads en route.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Barker
The
Peoples’ Motor Co
Haynes
Veterans and Daughters Attend Film at Point Theatre
After coffee and sandwiches at the candy kitchen yesterday, Confederate veterans and the Daughters were invited by Manager W. E. Stewart to the Point theatre to see The Stool Pigeon starring J Warren Kerrigan. They enjoyed the movie and appreciated Stewart's kindness for a day sacred to Confederate memories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Candy Kitchen
W. E. Stewart
Point Theatre
J. Warren Kerrigan
Mr. Stewart
Ham revival heads to East Winston after large meeting
Rev. J. W. Ham and Mrs. Ham returned to Winston-Salem where a large tent is set for a planned meeting in East Winston. He had been conducting a successful revival in Winston and will preach at the West End Baptist church in High Point.
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Winston
J. W. Ham
Winston-Salem
New Season Neckwear at Low Prices
Advertises a rapid selling line of ribbons and neckwear with French and American designs. Claims fast turnover and exceptionally low prices of 25 and 50 cents, highlighting extensive novelty offerings and stylish appeal as the season advances.
Hat Store Offers Straw Hats at Moderate Prices
It will gratify men seeking a correct style straw hat at fair prices. A local store provides such hats with price ranges of 1.50, 2.50, 3.00 and 3.50 each.
Mrs Matton Improves After Illness Crisis
Mrs George Matton has steadily improved since passing the illness crisis. Family members visit Salisbury frequently and report each visit shows a marked improvement.
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Matton
George Matton
Salisbury
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Mrs
Edith Bradshaw
Linnie Mann
Berta Lindsay
Aileen Pitts
Bessie Pitts
Janie Bryan
Marci Goley
Katharine Tate
Lillie Wave Baker
Mesdames J. Ed. Millis
Albion Millis
Robert Bencini
H. I. Cofffield
George Marton, Jr
Robert Morrow
C. T. Ingram
Robert Walker
Collier Ellis
Carter Dalton
J. Allen Austin
Will Snow
Elwood
Joe Duffy
New York
B. F. Quarles, Jr
Birmingham
R. F. Dalton
R. N. Morris
G. Redden
Grensboro
Wm. B&b
C. L. White
W. S. Feethe
F. L. Huffman
Marion
J. A. Anderson
Grand Rapids
A. G. Hubbell
Atlanta
F. Hanson
B. Bunch
Lynchburg
Richard W. Dashiell
J.P. Gilbert
J. A. Lyle
Richmond
John O’neal
Rev
G. C. Hicks
Lyons
Hart Drug Co
Hart
High Point Mortar Co
Thacker’s Shoe
O. E. Mendenhall
W. R. Morrow
Allen Bros
George T. Wood
Stewart
Point
the Fair Girl
Batiste
Rik
Palm Beach
Womien’s
Mail Order Department
Allen’s Department Store
High Point, N. C
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