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Newspaper

High Point Enterprise

Location

High Point, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1919

Page

5

Wedding of Anna Belle Walton and John A Scott Jr.

Miss Anna Belle Walton and John A Scott Jr wed Tuesday at First Presbyterian Statesville in a double ring ceremony. Dr J A Scott and Dr C F Raynal officiated. Mrs H A Millis served as maid of honor in orchid velvet with Maryland roses. The couple left for a western bridal tour after the ceremony.

Nence First Presbyterian Church of Statesville Anna Belle Walton John A Scott J. A. Scott C. F. Raynal Presbyterian Church H. A. Millis Maryland

Miss McCoy Weds Bailey in Charlotte Ceremony

Mrs J P Rawley returned from Charlotte where she attended the wedding of her sister Miss Laura McCoy and L A Bailey of Norfolk. After a bridal trip the couple will reside in Norfolk. Miss McCoy is the youngest daughter of Mrs M A McCoy of Charlotte and a popular young lady who has visited here often.

J. P. Rawley Charlotte Laura McCoy L. A. Bailey Norfolk Mrs. Bailey Baltimore Washington New York Miss McCoy M. A. McCoy

Ladies Aid Meeting at Mrs Hall's Home

The Ladies Aid will meet Monday afternoon at 3:36 in the home of Mrs Dennis Hall with full attendance expected.

Ladies Aid Dennis Hall

George Eliot Centenary Noted As England's Remarkable Thinker

The text lauds George Eliot for her centenary this November, calling her the most remarkable woman in 19th century England. It credits her with mastery of physical sciences arts and philosophies and knowledge of classical modern languages plus Russian and Modern Greek.

England

Government arbitration offer rejected by railway union

Downing Street announced that the national union of railwaymen refused the government’s arbitration proposal and also declined a seven day truce. The Home Office called for nationwide citizen guards to aid police and protect peaceful citizens while maintaining food and essential supplies.

London Downing Street National Union of Railwaymen Home Office

Guild Meeting at St. Marys Church

The Woman's Guild of St. Mary's church will meet Monday afternoon at 3 30 at the home of Mrs. Richard Johnson Carrick Ave.

Richard Johnson Carrick Ave Woman’s Guild St. Mary's Church

Cotton Futures Open Steady In New York

Cotton futures opened steady in New York with October at 30.60, December 33.31, January 31.05, March 31.13, and May 31.18.

New York

Wife Forced to Travel Freight Gets Divorce

Mrs Winnie Fisher testified she was compelled to travel by box car and on the rods from Montana to Denver after her husband Les lie E Fisher sent for her to join him There she injured her ankle when she fell from a boxcar but he would not stay with her Judge E J Ingram granted a divorce in County Court Denver October 3 1 sentence summary of legal action and main facts from the case.

Denver Winnie Fisher Montana E. J. Infram Les

autos for u d c delegates attract private cars

A chamber of commerce report says no citizens have signed to furnish an automobile for the U D C D P D convention rides next week. Secretary Massey believes people would provide cars if asked in person, with a driver to explain the city. The chamber remains busy with plans for a hotel air mail service apartment house housing parks and a community center.

Massey

Germans tried to bottle up British fleet in Firth of Forth

A London paper recounts a major 1914 to 1916 German U boat plan to block the Forth entrance with a half moon of mines. Mines were laid and cleared repeatedly. 1100 mines cost about 1 000 each with the King Edward the only fighting ship to fall. British mine sweeping progressed as more fields were found.

Firth of Forth Forth Moray Firth Orkneys Harwich

Whittles Stick Splinter Blinds Gaffney Man

T G Mc Graw of Gaffney S C was whittling with a pocket knife when a splinter pierced his right eye penetrating the eye. He was operated on in Spartanburg and his friends fear the sight may be permanently lost.

Whittles Splinter Gaffney, S. C T. G. McGraw Gaffney Spartanburg

Fire damages Moffatt Grocery wareroom in Chester

Chester South Carolina October 4 a small blaze damaged the Moffatt Grocery wareroom. The fire is believed to have started from a lit cigarette igniting a case of matches. Damage was slight and contained quickly.

Chester S. C Moffatt Grocery Company

Personal notes show visitors and departures in city

Miss Katherine Pickett will spend the week end in the city while attending Greensboro College for Women. Jos Cox of Roland Park and his little son Joseph Jr have returned. Mrs B V Mimms of Winston Salem visits Mrs R L Terry and both depart for Atlanta tomorrow. Ruby Holiday of New York visits at S L Davis home. Valette Jones and Mrs C C Prince leave tomorrow for Atlanta for several weeks. John Farlowe leaves for Charlotte to take a position. Wm W Burgess in city on business from Winston-Salem. J W Keane of Jacksonville Fla a furniture buyer here. J R Walker from Rutherford College. Nellie Stone and mother out of city for week end. Delk Smith in Greensboro last evening. S L Yon from Quincy Fla. Yon a furniture buyer. Ben Martin of East Bend stops over en route to the University. Mae Campbell and Mamie Lois Jordan of Siler City visiting at cousins’ home. Mrs J T Bennett returns. John Little returned yesterday from Randleman. F L Hutchings and W A Cook of Wilmington buyers in city today. O C Walker becomes superintendent of Barnes Manufacturing. Walker is a furniture man with wide experience.

Dog suspected of rabies killed after town chase

In Monroe on October 4 a dog believed mad fled through the northeast part of town and was shot after a crowd pursued it. Two children and several dogs were bitten. the children were the sons of Marvin Stutts and the daughter of Mrs. Gus Horton. The dog’s head was sent to Raleigh for rabies testing.

Monroe Marvin Stutts Benton Heights Gus Horton Raleigh State Laboratory

Terminal hotel taps longtime manager and legal news

Hamlet Oct. 4 reports Jesse C Leigh takes over the Terminal hotel succeeding R D Crawley who returns to Cheraw S C to run a future hotel Miss Elizabeth Harrison daughter of former president Benjamin Harrison is admitted to the Indianapolis bar after completing law studies at New York University aged 22

Hamlet Jesse C. Leigh Terminal R. D. Crawley Leigh Cliraw S. C Elizabeth Harrison Benjamin Harrison United States Indianapolis Harrison New York University

Housewives Share Home Economy Tips For Readers

A call to readers to submit short letters on practical cost cutting ideas. The Enterprise invites housewives to describe economical methods tried at home to help lower living costs, with optional byline removal.

Government Lumber Use in World War Effort

Government demand for lumber during the war totaled nearly six and a half billion feet. Army use reached about five and a half billion feet, the Navy over 120 million, and 1918 heat construction by the Emergency Fleet Corporation approached 800 million feet. Army aircraft construction accounted for about 181 million feet, with spruce making up more than half.

Washington R. C. Bryant Industrial Examiner United States Forest Service Army Navy Emergency Fleet Corporation

Railroad Schedules Inform Passengers at High Point

Passenger schedules at High Point published as information only and not guaranteed. Figures show arrival and departure times, stops, and running times for trains, intended for traveler reference rather than official timetable accuracy.

Train schedule rush of routes and times

Rail timetable lists arrivals and departures with multiple city pairings including Washington Birmingham New York Charlotte Richmond Danville and Atlanta. Times range from early morning to late night with several cross connections and same day transfers.

Washington Birmingham N. Y Charlotte Richmond Danville Charlotte Washington

Bus Schedule Note for Asheboro Route

The schedule lists trip times with partial stops at Asheboro and a note that service is conditional and does not run on Sundays. It shows morning and afternoon departures with gaps and a referenced stop at Asheboro, plus a Sunday exclusion.

United States Railroad Administration Depot Ticket Office

A brief notice lists the depot ticket office under the United States Railroad Administration with telephone number 146 for inquiries and service.

United States Railroad Administration

Dos Hill Paragrafs By George Bingham

A dusty street scene at the Rye Straw store shows the proprietor watching customers. The humor hinges on the idea that staring at one’s wrist reveals either bites or the time.

High Point Destined to Become City of 6 000

Burke Culpepper praises High Point promising growth and solid Americanism. He says climate attracts investors, calls locals fine working people, and expresses hope to return as he signs off as a friend of the city.

Culpepper

Poke Eazley Rebuilds Cracked Pig Pen Near Old Structure

Poke Eazley starts new construction to replace worn out pig pen walls replacing the old enclosure. The project aims to provide a sturdier shelter for pigs and improve pen integrity.

Nine candidates initiated by Hamlet Royal Arch Masons

Hamlet chapter initiated nine candidates at a Wednesday meeting and banquet. J H Anderson of Fayetteville, grand high priest, spoke as a visitor among speakers at a banquet served by the Eastern Star chapter.

Hamlet Hamlet Chapter Royal Arch Masons J. H. Anderson Fayetteville Eastern Star Chapter

Reverend Trott to Preach at Highland Mills Sunday Night

Rev. Thos. L. Trott will preach in the school house at the Highland cotton mills Sunday night at 8 o clock.

Thos. L. Trott Highland Cotton Mills

Wanted Man and Wife for Boarding House Work

Help wanted for a boarding house: man as clerk and wife as manager. Call 618 English Street. 10-4-3t.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Scott Walton New Y York Times George Eliot Are Moffitt Furnishing Co Lie E. Fisher Mrs. Fisher Fisher Her U. D.C The Office of the Chamber of Commerce U. Dpd. C Cigaret Katherine Pickett Miss Pickett Greensboro College For Women Jos. Cox Roland Park Joseph, Jr City B. V. Mimms Winston Salem R. Lb. Terry Atlanta Ruby Holiday New York City S. L. Davis Valette Jones John Farlowe Wm. W. Burgess Winston-Salem J. W. Keane Jacksonville, Fla J. R. Walker Rutherford College Nellie Stone W. A. Stone Delk Smith Greensboro S. L. Yon Quincey Fla Mr. Yon Ben Martin East Bend Mae Campbell Mamie Lois Jordan Siler City J. T. Bennett John Little Rom F. L. Hutchings W. A. Cook Wilmington O. C. Walker Barnes Manufacturing Company Mr. Walker Ence Ienterprise Terprise Pas Senger High Point Rairoad Asheboro Ashebroo Minerva Knitting Yarns Minerva Cretonne Ivory Goods Department Store Dos Hill George Bingham Poke Eazley Royal Arch Rev. Trott Small People’s Dimity Dresden
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