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High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 15, 1915

Page

5

Social teas highlight Hamilton street gatherings

Mrs George Matton Jr hosts Gamma Zeta club at her Hamilton home with eight rook tables, pink stationery prize won by Mrs Walter Chandler, and a guest towel prize for Mrs C T Ingram. Mrs J C Hill and Mrs FE Parker also entertain with rock and flower par ties featuring roses and ornate table decor. Mrs T F Wrenn to welcome Woman's Missionary Society with guest speaker Mrs Forest Carter.

George Matton, Jr Matton Hamilton Street Gamma Zeta Club Vistors Walter Chandler T. Ingram Jamie Bryan Iola Sweeney Mrrs. Alatton J. C. Hill Rock Mesdames S. L. Davis W. W. Idol W. G. Shipman E. M. Shipman C. B. Overman D. M. Pollock Jim Kearns L. W. McFarland W. A. Hayes A. W. Klemme Albert Hart F. P. Ingram Bascom Hoskins T. Hamilton F. Wineskie A. T. Wishart G. W. Denny Clara Cox Edna Hill Minnie Pollock Lucy Cobb FE. P. Parker Sorosis Club Mesdames W. G. Bradshaw Elwood Cox E. T. Harmon L. J. Ingram Wilbur Jones Oscar Kearns John Lindsay Francis ,Pickett A. A. Sherrod A. H. Sisson E. D. Steele M. C. Crowson L. W. Blackwelder S. H. Tomlinson Gurney Kearns H. A. White R. B. White Almira Whitehurst Elizabeth City R. L. Adams Bridgeport Conn

Cardui Helps Ky. Woman Reach Health After Months of Illness

Mrs Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky describes months of sickness and bed rest before using Cardui the woman’s tonic. She credits eleven bottles with restoring energy and the ability to work and wash. The ad urges others with women’s ailments to try Cardui and to write for guidance and a 64 page home treatment book.

Laura Bratcher Cardus Chattanooga Medicine Co Ladies’ Advisory Dept Chattanooga, Tenn Spectra N.C

Oak Ridge preacher to deliver Baccalaureate Sermon

Rev A G Dixon is at Oak Ridge where tomorrow at 1 oclock he preaches the baccalaureate sermon for Oak Ridge Institute. Miss Virginia Ragsdale of Jamestown spent yesterday with Mrs R T Pickens. Miss Carolyn Hege is spending Sunday in Winston. Mr and Mrs F Taylor have gone west for the summer with Mrs Taylor remaining most of the season. Mrs J H Petty and Miss Kathleen Petty returned from Carthage relatives. Mr and Mrs J P Rawley spend Sunday in Greensboro.

A. G. Dixon Oak Ridge Oak Ridge Institute Virginia Ragsdale Jamestown R. T. Pick Carolyn Hege Winuston F. Taylor Miers Raylor J. H. Petty Wathleen Petty Carthage Mrr J. P. Rawley Greensboro

Unusual opportunity for expert home canning and gardening advice

A series of illustrated lectures begins Monday May 17 at 7 30 p m at Springfield high with Mr B Szymoniak government expert on Vegetable Gardening and Insect Pest control. Miss Grace Schaeffer will discuss Canning and the Fireless Cooker. Lectures target Guilford County women and all interested in home canning fuel saving and productive gardens.

Springfield High School B. Szymoniak Grace Schaeffer Guilford County K. H. Anderson Mass Grace Schaeffer Coagent Canning Club

Cox to attend Mohonk Peace Conference this May

J Elwood Cox sails for Lake Mohonk New York for the Mohonk peace conference May 19 20 and 21 invited by Daniel W Smiley host of the estate. About 1000 delegates are expected including Archibald Johnson of Thomasville. Cox will share Quaker peace perspectives with his Baptist friend.

J. Elwood Cox Lake Mohonk Mohonk Archibald Johnson Thomasville Johnson Mr. Cox Cox

H. C. Edwards Dies at Home in Kernersville

H C Edwards aged 82 died at his Kernersville home yesterday morning after a period of serious illness. Survived by four children Marvin Henry Edwards of Kernersville Anna Edwards of Winston Salem and Eulalia Edwards of Greensboro. Mrs Edwards is sister of W C Boren of Pomona. Funeral at Kernersville Methodist church at 3 this afternoon.

Kernersville H. C. Edwards Edwards W. C. Boren Pomona Marvin Henry Edwards Anna Edwards Winston-Salem Eulalia Edwards Greensboro Methodist

Humane Sunday Observed Across Churches in Be Kind to Animals Week

Churches unite for Humane Sunday with sermons devoted to animal protection. High Point civic department of the Woman’s club joins the National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in a week of humane activity. Boy scouts will carry banners on streets to promote kindness to animals.

Pastor's Association Society For the Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Woman's Club National Society For Prevention of Cruelty To Animals Dumb Friends of Man High Point Boy Scouts

Political Romanism and American Patriotism

Hon. Chas. Dr. Haines ex-congressman from New York will deliver an address on Political Romanism and American Patriotism at the auditorium tomorrow afternoon at 3 o clock. A thirty second degree Mason and active fraternal member, he is expected to draw a large crowd to the topic of vital public interest.

Chas Haines New York

Lincoln Literary Society Oratorical Contest Winners

Last night at 8 in Lincoln Hall on South Main Street the Lincoln Literary Society held an oratorical contest. Contestants were Odie Ingram and David Cauble. Judges awarded victory to David Cauble who will receive the society pennant at the commencement exercises.

Lincoln Hall South Main Street Lincoln Literary Society Odie Ingram David Cauble

Six Seniors Chosen For Commencement Orators

At a 4 pm prelim at South Main street school six seniors competed for the commencement platform. The judges Dr G T Rowe Julius Smith and Mr Sisk selected Sidney Perry David Cauble and David Harris as the speakers. Three girls Ciara Gurley Ida Harris and Mabel Spencer were chosen to read essays.

South Main Street School David Cauble David Harris Sidney Perry Olin Cummings Samuel Willis Hubert Gurley G. T. Rowe Julius Smith Mr. Sisk Ciara Gurley Ida Harris Mabel Spencer

Shop Talk and Holiday Ads Highlight Town Features

Manager Stewart promises a feature picture today but presents two in a surprise. Wood’s annual May sale ends today with last day discounts. Ring Drug Co sells Martha Washington candies perfect for gifts tonight.

Liberty Talors Announce Annual Clearance Sale

The Liberty Talors announce their annual clearance sale with a made to order suit priced at 11.90 dollars. A fireless cook stove demonstration by Mrs. Herr begins Monday at the People s House Finishing company. Mr Johns of D B Ryland Company jewelers in Lynchburg Virginia will visit Mann Drug Company next week with silverware cut glass diamonds and related items suitable for graduation and birthday gifts.

Liberty Talors People’s House Mr. Johns D. B. Ryland Company, Jewelers Lynchburg Mann Drug Company D. B. Ryland, & Co. Jewelers

High Point dealer unloads Studabaker cars for sale

Manager Wilson of High Point Motor Company has just unloaded a car load of Studabaker automobiles and expects three or four more loads of other makes next week.

Wilson High Point Motor Company Studabaker Automobiles

Manager McIntire Presents Who Pays at Rose Theater

Rose Theater manager McIntire announces a show today with details in his ad on page eight. O. E. Mendenhall and W. R. Morrow list several good city-area farms with favorable price and terms. Consult these gentlemen before buying. The note adds a line about art and envy as the engine of success.

Stewart Theter McIntire The Rose Theater O. E. Mendenhall W. R. Morrow

Foley Kidney Aids for Aches and Sleepless Nights

The ad touts Foley Kidney as a safe prompt remedy for middle aged men and women suffering rheumatism joint pains and sleep disturbances. Mann Drug Company promotes the product as a relief solution.

Mann Drug Company

Southern Baptists Oppose Union With Other Faiths Meeting Moves

The Southern Baptist convention in Houston debated joining forces with other denominations and agreed to raise 1 065 750 dollars for missions while extending the Judson Centennial fund. It set the Asheville 1916 meeting for May 17 and approved state-by-state apportionments for home and foreign missions.

Houston Tex Southern Baptist Convention Southern Baptists Baptists of the South Home Mission Board Foreign Mission Board Sunday School Board Judson Centennial Woman's Missionary Union Convention Young Women’s Christian Association Young Women’s Auxiliary Shanghai China Woman's Missionary Union Training School Louisville Union Asheville N. C Home and Foreign Missions

German Military Service and Life Insurance Faces War Strains

Berlin May 15 A military insurance company the German Military Service and Life Insurance company of Hanover encounters financial hardship due to war. Deaths at the front have raised payments prompting assistance from thirteen companies totaling about 3.5 million dollars. Reserves covered 7 million, but nearly 5 million more will be needed by year end. Notably no major bank or company has had to suspend since the war began.

Berlin German Military Service and Life Insurance Company of Hanover

Fighting in Mexican Civil Strife Near Sierra Blanc

The Associated Press reports fighting between Villa forces and a new faction near Sierra Blanc in Mexico on May 15. The exact extent of the conflict remains unknown.

The Associated Press el Paso Tex Sierra Blanc

Infection in the Air Chilly Spring Colds Warned

Medical authorities deem colds infectious and some cities bar children with colds from schools. Spring weather aids colds and coughs. Advertises Foley's Honey and Tar Compound by Mann Drug Company as a quick remedy.

Foley Mann Drug Company Adv

Dissolution of Hardie & Brown Pepsi-Cola Partnership

The partnership of Hardie & Brown doing business as Pepsi-Cola in High Point North Carolina is dissolved. A. M. Hardie and J. C. Brown have sold their interests to W. W. Brown and J. C. Buchanan of Burlington North Carolina. All bills are payable to the new owners and all debts are assumed by them. Dated May 14 1915.

Hardie & Brown Pepsi-Cola Company High Point N. C A. M. Hardie J. C. Brown W. W. Brown J. C. Buchanan Burlington, N. C Pepsi- Cola Company

Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted for Coughs and Colds

A historic notice promotes Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds and croup. It claims the remedy eases illness affecting sleep and daily life, noting three generations of use by Mann Company.

Foley Mann Company

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Piccatina C. T. Ingram C. L. Wheeler Charles Ragan W. A. J. Idol J. J. Farriss A. S. Caldwell, Jr C. C. Prince Chase Idol W. C. Jones Mrs Robert Walker Mrs. Hill E. P. Parker Missionary Meeting T. F. Wrenn Broad Street Woman's Missionary Society First Baptist Church Forest Carter Eys Bessemer High School Jamestown High School Pleasant Garden High School Summerfield High School Brightwood High School Guilford College High School Monticello High School Humane Wood Reg Southern Church North Carolina South Carolina Tennessee Virginia Barnes Shoe Shop D. Cohen's R. M. Barnes Wexler Avenue Roland Park Independent Insurance & Investment Co Washington D. B. Ryland & Co Ing. Min Matton’s
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