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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 14, 1917
Page
5
A man wakes with a cold and mocks neighbor advice. A raucous day follows with sirens and help from locals. He ends up deliberately choosing confinement in a prison cell, escaping the coldesque fate by staying in.
The executive committee of the Christian Endeavor society at First Reformed Church will meet at 8 PM at J. R. Young's home 208 White Oak Street. Members urged to attend as they outline work to help entertain the state C B convention at the High Series Auditorium June 19-16.
Mrs J R Reitzel leaves for Washington to attend Home Missionary society sessions of the Methodist Protestant church as a delegate from North Main Street church. She will visit her daughter Miss Louise Reitzel, a School of Domestic Science graduate, and both plan to return home later this week.
Miss Marcie Goley Miss Eleanor Gwynn Miss Mary Wilson and Miss Lizzie Roddick of Winston-Salem along with Dr and Mrs C D Baxter Mr and Mrs Charles Long Dr W F Clayton Robert Amos Ernest Wall and Willis Slane arrived back in the city yesterday after a short stay at the High Point Fishing club camp near Pinehurst in Moore County.
The Philathea class of the First Reformed Church will hold a business meeting tonight at Miss Lottie Foust's home. The gathering was postponed from last Monday due to bad weather and all members are urged to attend.
Mr and Mrs Charles W Gold and family of Greensboro spent a few hours in the city yesterday afternoon as guests of Mr and Mrs Gilbert W Clark. Mrs Saye Cunningham of Rockingham is spending several days in the city as guest of Mrs H W McCain. Reece Harry of Greensboro was a business visitor to the city this morning.
Miss Leona Muse leaves this afternoon for Raleigh to spend a week with friends. The young son of H. B. Long broke his leg Sunday while visiting his sister in Winston-Salem and is resting nicely this morning. Fishermen Kit Barbee and Cy Wheeler return from a Yadkin river trip below Denton.
J. S. Correll of Greensboro was a business visitor in the city this morning. Mrs. Joe J. Everhart of Thomasville is visiting the city as guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. J. L. Welborn. Miss Lizzie Roddick returned to Win-
A brief stop in Ston Salen this morning followed a short visit to friends and relatives in the city, with no further details provided.
Charleston May 14. Pursuant to Governor Cornwell the West Virginia Legislature convened in extraordinary session to consider war measures and issues from the Virginia debt suit. Lawmakers will also address the transfer of over 200 acres in Charleston to the federal government for an armor plant and pass appropriation bills blocked in prior sessions.
Dallas Texas May 14. The Interstate Cotton Seed Crushers Association holds its twenty first annual convention in the city with large attendance. G W Covington of Hazlehurst Mississippi presides as sessions begin and will continue for several days.
Lowell mass May 14 operatives in textile mills begin a new schedule with about a 10 percent wage increase affecting more than 30 000 workers in the plants.
The Giants top the league in team standings batting and fielding and 8K pitching but critics say the club’s edge is tied to their manager who remains away from the dugout.
Some experts claim the White Sox are smart while others argue the only smart feature is the finiment used by the Sox trainer.
The Washington team has faced tough opposition recently but once he gains speed he should rise several spots in the ranking.
High of the Yankees sits low among American League batters while Bigbee of the Pirates holds a modest batting mark in the National League.
A slant at the International league standing this season argues Pat Donovan observed his Bi sons as league champions, asserting their dominance throughout the season despite skepticism.
An advertisement invites readers to mail a slip to Foley & Co at 2835 Sheffield Ave Chicago IL with name and address to receive a trial package. The package includes Poleys Honey and Tar Compound Foley Whiskey Pills and Foley Cathartic Tablets for coughs colds and croup.
A Mississippi reader reports relief from rheumatism kidney and bladder issues and dizziness after using Foley Kidney Pills. The ad notes disordered kidneys cause side and back pains sore muscles swollen joints and fatigue. Manm Drug Co.
Knudt Lee of Wannaska Minnesota reports his daughter suffered a chronic cough for years. After using Foley's Honey and Tar the cough disappeared in a few days and has not returned. The remedy contains no opiates and is described as rare and reliable for children. Mann Drug Co.
The Guilford Farm Bureau adopted a Greensboro chamber of commerce resolution warning of a worldwide food shortage. It urges production boosts, conserving supplies, and aiding allies with wheat and other staples while urging government officials to curb idle behavior and waste.
Havre may 14 a Belgian engineer on king Albert's staff has invented a life saving apparatus for steamers a detach able chart house can be released from the deck in twenty seconds and made watertight in minutes it features fifteen sleeping berths and ten fresh water tanks
John P. McGowan, director general of Signal-Mutual studios in Los Angeles, a renowned motion picture director, is famed for railroad themed films. He directs The Railroad Raiders starring Helen Holmes, with the seventh episode showing at the Broadway today.
The National Association of Manufacturers opens a Waldorf Astoria meeting in New York on May 14. The three day event will tackle war related industrial issues including labor, taxation, transport, and material costs with leaders of industry and public officials scheduled to speak.
Springfield Ohio May 14 The Ohio State Medical society opened its annual meeting with large attendance The lead topic asks how physicians and surgeons of Ohio can best aid the government during the war Control of cancer is another major discussion focus during the three days sessions
Voters in Denver Célo. will decide several amendments to the city charter at tomorrow's municipal election. A city auditor and nine councilmen are to be chosen under the nonpartisan plan as a high spirited campaign ends.
Washington May 14 Commissioner Harlan of the Interstate Commerce Commission and Secretary McGinty have been subpoenaed to testify in New York in the trial of Capt Franz Rintelen David Lamar and others charged with conspiring to stop export of munitions in the German interest.
Ten thousand seven hundred licenses canceled since 1904 licensing act. Average purchase cost slightly over $4,600. Total expenditure near $50,000,600.
The article notes the Actors' Fund Fair at Grand Central Palace opening for ten days, featuring a live motion picture production studio for public viewing. Stars like Fatty Arbuckle are expected, with other film figures and a Winter Garden production including a patriotic finale. Detroit settings aspect appears in Maxine Elliott's upcoming screen debut under Roi Cooper Megrue, with William S. Hart in Wolf Lowry and Margery Wilson in the lead, plus Selig releases A Social Climber, Rescuing Uncle, and The Danger Trail starring TH. B. Warner.
The Empress of Fashion Valeska Suratt returns to film at the Rose theater in The Straight Way from William Fox. Suratt plays a wronged wife seeking revenge through her husband’s daughter, a plot twist reveals the daughter is her own child, and a timely defect ends the drama with a happy family reunion. John Madison and Herbert Heyes appear with Glen White in a strong cast. The story is written and directed by Will S. Davis with Suratt showcased in many gowns.
Charles P Taft aged 19 son of former President Taft has enlisted as a private in the artillery. Robert Taft another son failed to gain army admission due to eyesight.
Southern Railway authorizes a round trip fare to Raleigh for the Elks State convention May 15 to 17 at 8 20. Tickets on sale May 3 to 15 inclusive with final return limit May 19. Sales at the Southern railway passenger office. Raleigh making preparations for entertainment.
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