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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1916
Page
5
Poetic excerpt reflects intimate sentiments about love and blessing in a moment of bliss. Mentions a kiss and emotional overflow, with stylistic allusions to Le Gallienne and Rubsiyat.
After rehearsals at First Baptist Church for the Baxter Petty wedding tonight at 8 o clock the bridal party visited the home of Mr and Mrs J H Petty North Main for an informal reception hosted by the Petty family. Decorations by Farry Raymond and H A Millis plus a pink rose damask dining room centerpiece set a festive tone.
A promotional note emphasizes assorted shades priced from 2.98 to 33.95, inviting shoppers to compare value across color options and finishes at participating stores. The message targets home decor buyers seeking affordable selections.
City Manager Arthur Lyon is in Raleigh on a business trip regarding upcoming street improvement work that will loom large in High Point. Mrs. C. J. Clapp hosted guests from Greensboro for the birthday of Mrs. J. L. Leverton, Clapp's mother.
Mrs J M Matthews and companions visited Burlington with Fred Barbee and N E Russell. Leona Muse and Dorothy Snow stayed in Greensboro with friends. Thelma Wineskie left for Hollins Institute after recovery. Marjorie Washer Nell Groom and others visited. James Groom and Zack Groom attended from Trinity and Groomtown. R L Waynick family returned and stayed at Blue. A D Brockett on business trip west. Flora Martin to New York Polyclinic Medical College. Millis visitors to Greensboro. Crowder family back from Blackton. Armfield heads to Monroe. Gaynelle Hepler leaves for Kerbersville. Caldwell Sneed Slane Fisher in Winston-Salem.
Miss Clara Stimpson and Miss Arline Gilmer of Asheville join a list of North Carolina figures including C B Anderson of Charlotte and J M Porter of Charlotte in a Tarheels at the Elwood event. The roster also names Angus Mackay T M Laxton Ed Mees J E Ramsay and others from Salisbury Charlotte Winston Durham Fayetteville Oxford and more.
City council wrestles with asphalt choices for new paving districts. Debate over Mexican, Aztec, Montezuma and lake asphalt continues as base depth and street allocations are decided. Tent shows near church eyed with nuisance risk. street fund deposits and bank options spark further discussion. Superintendent Marr seeks office staff support.
High Point Motor company sold its Sun Light Six to Dr. J. W. McAnally and wired for a carload of these cars for distribution in about 10 days. Manager Wilson predicts the Sun Light Six will become a popular local automobile.
H. C. Lewis of Greensboro who led Brown Belk shoe department has joined Allen Brothers to run their large shoe division. He comes highly recommended as a young man of notable ability.
D Ralph Parker and wife conveyed lot 28 in block 3 Snow Park High Point to Z L Phipps for 10 dollars and other valuable considerations.
A rain tonight with likely fair conditions Thursday except in the northeast where rain is possible. Northeasterly winds become fresh to strong with gales along the coast.
Boston officials announced the start of reserv ed seat ticket distribution for the world series games in this city between Brooklyn Nationals and the Boston Americans. All 27,000 reservations were claimed via applications, with games set to open on Saturday.
Public auction scheduled for Monday October 9 1916 at 2 30 p m for a corner lot on Louise Avenue and Hamilton Street Johnson Place High Point North Carolina. The semi bungalow dwelling features seven rooms bath and amenities built under owner supervision by the day. Remember the date and inspect the premises if you want a home.
Allen's Garment Department offers a wide range of stylish suits and coats with complete size and color selections. Prices span from 12 50 to 60 00 as the store promotes exclusive features and quality linings and stitching for discerning women.
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