Mendenhall Family Reunion Notables Attend California Guest
A Mendenhall family reunion at S H Mendenhall’s rural route near the city drew notable guest Mrs. Josiah Evans Cowles of Los Angeles. Cowles, a national federation leader and relative of the family, spoke on suffrage progress while sharing memories of generation stories and a Fayetteville wedding anecdote.
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Mendenhall
S. Hl
Josiah Evang Cowles
Los Angeles
Cal
National Federation of Woman's Clubs
Mendenhals
Cowles
United States
Tone Hill
Guilford College
Chicago
Joseph Evans Cowles
California
Golden West
Red Cross Lunches Fund Drive At Cox Farm Auction
The Red Cross benefit committee plans feeding at least 1,000 people at the J. Elwood Cox farm auction Wednesday. Mrs. Thomas Jd. Gold reports strong city support and adds profits will bolster the local chapter’s war relief work. Volunteers urged to deliver food donations by Tuesday to avoid plan disruptions.
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Red Cross Benefit Committee
J. Elwood Cox
Thomas Jd. Gold
American Red Cross
Meeting on Food Conservation at Wesley Memorial Church
The Mechanicsville event Sunday afternoon, organized by the social service department of the Young Woman's Missionary society of Wesley Memorial church, was reported as quite successful. Musical selections by Mrs. J. M. S. Salsbury and Mrs. M. S. Hiatt delighted attendees. Papers by Mrs. B. P. Ingram, Mrs. C. J. Cummings, and Mrs. W. A. Copeland were noted as interesting and instructive.
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Mechanicsville
Young Woman's Missionary Society
Wesley Memorial Church
J. M.S. Salsbury
M.S. Hiatt
8. P. Ingram
C J. Cummings
W. A. Copeland
Address Delivered by Miss Clara J. Cow
Miss Clara J. Cow delivered a well prepared address. The report notes the poise and clarity of her delivery and highlights key points raised during the remarks.
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Clara J. Cow
War Prayer union to meet at St Mary's church
The regular weekly meeting of the War Prayer union will be held tomorrow Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock at St Mary's Episcopal church. Attendance of the people of the city is earnestly desired.
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War Prayer Union
St. Mary’s Episcopal Church
Peebles Visit Richmond and Virginia Friends
Mr and Mrs Peebles have traveled to Richmond and other parts of Virginia to spend time with friends and relatives.
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Peebles
Richmond
Virgina
Greensboro social notes highlight Lula Burton and Henrietta White
Miss Lula Burton and Miss Henrietta White of Greensboro spent yesterday afternoon in the city visiting friends and relatives.
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Lula Burton
Henrietta White
Greensboro
City
D. C. Wright
Robert Brockett
Ruby Hammer
Rubyy Orrell l
Bessie Myers
Celia London
Jennie Bowe
Abram Bones
Bones
Camp Creene
Charlotte
Social Guests and Travels Round High Point Area
Local notes report Mrs. C M Brown visiting her brother Frank Burton in Reidsville. Greensboro residents D C Wright and Ruby Hammer visited friends in the city. Karl Bradley and W G Jerome with families traveled from Winston Salem to High Point. Burgess, Derrick, Tobias, Wrenn, Wheeler, and others are listed on travel plans to Charlotte Camp Jackson Marion and Troy.
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C. M. Brown
Reidsville
Frank Burton
Funeral Services of R. E. Stencil Held on Tuesday
Robert Edwin Stencil aged 46 died at his home 610 Hamilton Street Sunday at 6 p.m. He is survived by his widow two daughters in High Point and a brother and sister in South Carolina. The funeral was held from the home Tuesday at 4 p.m. by Rev. James A. Clarke First Baptist Church. Interment unknown.
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Robert Edwin Stencil
Hamilton Street
High Point
South Carolina
James A. Clarke
First Baptist Church
Intera
Gas Masks End Enmity With Tobacco Habit in War Zone
Overseas Y M C A secretaries report gas masks disrupt chewing tobacco among front line troops. Soldiers note gas masks between teeth hinder tobacco use, undermining traditional habit as supplies of cigarettes, tobacco, and sweets arrive to sustain morale.
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Dickens
France
Red Triangle
Revival Services Preparations At West End Baptist
Preparations for revival services at West End Baptist Church begin next Sunday led by Rev. J. C. Owen of Asheville. Ten cottage prayer meetings are scheduled this week with leaders and locations on J. P. Lafoon Best street, Wilson Ensley Phillip street, and other nearby streets. Meetings start at 5 o clock sharp and neighbors are invited.
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West End Baptist Church
West End
J. C. Owen
D. D
Asheville
J. P. Lafoon
Best Street
Jas. A. Clarke
Wilson Ensley
Phillip Street
T. B. Moore
G. W. Prim
West Green Street
A Utes
Matilda Johnson
Adam Street
Miss Myrtle Hill
Chestnut Street
C. L. Tysinger
Grimes Street
Mamie Jones
Barker Street
T. H. Williams
J. J. Nickelson
Myrtle Street
Taylor Street
FE. WL. Sledge
Corner Summit
Ward Streets
Germans Open Fire on Paris With Long Range Guns
Paris reports renewed bombardment as long range guns began firing at 6 30 this morning city defenses and civilian areas likely affected the exchange marks a new phase in the siege and attritional pressure on the capital.
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Paris
Man Praises Foley Kidney Pills in Letter from Calvert
M W Taylor of Calvert Alabama writes a public endorsement for Foley Kidney Pills claiming they restore kidney and bladder function and relieve backache rheumatic pains stiff joints and sore muscles in his experience. Mann Drug Co.
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M. W. Taylor
Calvert, Ala
Foley
Mann Drug Co
C and Y Railway Schedule in Effect November 28 1917
The schedule lists expected train arrival and departure times at stations but notes that stated times are not guaranteed.
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C. & Y. R. Railway CO
Medical Service In Attack On Zeebrugge
London says details of the British naval raid on Zeebrugge praise the medical service for courage and efficiency. Six surgeons aboard the Vindictive treated casualties amid darkness and shellfire, some working where petrol flooded the area, as stretcher bearers helped move the wounded to the ship.
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Zeebrugge
London
Zeebrugge Re
Administrator’s Notice for Jonathan H. Alexander Dec’d
W P Ragan administrator notifies all claimants to exhibit claims against the Guilford county North Carolina estate of Jonathan H Alexander deceased by May 22 1919 or be forever barred. All debts to estate should be paid promptly. This May 22 1918.
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Jonathan H. Alexander
Guilford County
North Carolina
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Anna Mendenhall
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Wishard Mendenhall
Thomas Ring
Red Cross
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W. G. Jerome and Family
W. W. “Il” Burgess
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Beaumont Journal
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Troy
New York
U.S. Army
T. F. Wrenn
Marion
Homer Wheeler
Moore County
Levi Hayworth
W. Chase Idol
High Point Hospital
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Chester Greer
High Point Military Company
B. R. Massey
Peoria, IL
Brother
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Bay Street
R.C. Strudwick
Guy Thomas
Harry Thornton
Haywood
Yreensboro
R. E. Stencil
Edward Lassere, Inc
America
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the Ladies’ Store
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Thomasville
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