Prayer, Pride, and People in the Western District Meet
Poem and social notes recount devotion and faith while detailing attendees at the Western District convention of Christian Endeavorers in Winston Salem. The column lists prize winners, theater attendance in Greensboro, and local departures and visits, including Leona Muse’s teaching appointment and Wallace Weedon’s return from Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lillian Albertson
Jessie Cecil
Amore
Western District Convention of Christian Endeavorers
Winston Salem
Social calendar and wedding news from Guilford area
The social page lists events for March 30 including a Boren Jones wedding at Wesley Memorial church and a Guilford College ceremony near Winston Salem. It notes Attendants, gowns, and a honeymoon plan plus club meetings, hostess acts, and U D C secretary election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Social Service Department
Woman’s Club
Elks
Boren-Jones
Wesley Memorial Church
Toyo Kisen Kaisha to Build Two Large Passenger Liners
Tokio reports Toyo Kisen Kaisha plans two 17000 ton passenger steamers for San Francisco service. One will be the San Francisco Maru with quadruple expansion engines and room for 300 saloon, 100 second, 800 third class passengers. Top speed projected at 23 knots.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Tokio
Toyo Kisen Kaisha
San Francisco
Empress of Asia
Canadsian Pacific Steamship Company
Pacific
New York
Panama Canal
Great Britain
Japan
South American
Return to Normal After New York Transit Strike
In New York on October 14 the transit strike situation returned toward normal as police were withdrawn from subway and elevated trains and stations after disorder during the strike.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steske
New York
Associated Press
Davidson's Fair Opens in Lexington County
The first Davidson county fair opened in Lexington with record attendance. The grounds remained crowded all day as the event began at 11 o clock with Commissioner of Agriculture W A Graham officiating.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lexington
Davidson County
W. A. Graham
Judge Cocke Speaks for Weaver in North Carolina Race
Asheville audience hears Judge Philip C. Cocke defend Democratic rule and forecast Zebulom Weaver’s victory in the Congressional race for this district.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Judge Cocke
Weaver
Asheville
Philip C. Cocke
Cannon
North Carolina
Zebulom Weaver
National Guard Troops Reach El Paso After 86 Mile Hike
Fifteen thousand troops of the tenth provisional division arrive in El Paso after a grueling 13 day march of 86 miles. Heavy rains and cold wind soak the marchers as they resume duties in the border city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paso
Tex
National Guards
Tenth Provisional Division
Nooom
WomanPinned Under Auto In Long Island Crash
Mrs. F. F. Oliver of Brooklyn was injured when the car she rode in skidded into a ditch near Oakdale Long Island to avoid a head on collision. She was pinned under the wreckage and may die from the injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
F. F. Oliver
10Th Street
Brooklyn
Oakdale
Long Island
Will Extend Road to Mount Gilead Bond Proposal Heard Tonight
Commercial Club meets at 7:30 to hear Coler discuss a proposed $25,000 bond issue for extending the Carolina and Yadkin River railway from Denton to Mount Gilead. Coler will outline potential gains for High Point and the railway’s northern outlet, with a vote possible to endorse the plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Gilliam
Commercial Club
Bird
Coler
The
Carolina and Yadkin River Railway
Ito
Commeiccial Club
C. and
Y. R
Denton
Mt. Gilead
High Point
Norfolk Southern
Mt. Coler
Gilliam
Laundry ad for High Point Steam Dry Cleaning
Does your suit or overcoat need renovation Send it to the High Point Steam laundry Dry Cleaning Department for wonderful service in this department Silk dresses gloves and other delicate fabrics can be dry cleaned successfully by this new method Try it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
High Point Steam Laundry Dry Cleaning Department
Foley’s Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Promises Relief
For sale by Mann Drug Co. the cough suppressant claims to ease bronchial tickle and irritation, restore sore membranes, open air passages, and provide lasting relief as coughs worsen with time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Mann Drug Co
Chestnuts Fetch High Prices in Asheville This Fall
In Asheville on October 13 Chestnuts command five dollars per bushel, up from one last year as buyers snap up roasted and raw nuts. Dealers lament losses but welcome extra earnings for locals who forage among leaf litter. The hills glow with color as chestnuts drop, attracting families and children eager for seasonal treats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Sisson Motor Supply Halts Gas Sales Over Tank Ordinance
Sisson Motor Supply will not sell gasoline after city officials ordered a halt on installing a gas storage tank larger than 160 gallons within 100 feet of any building in the fire district. Until compliance is achieved, gasoline sales are suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sisson Motor Supply Company
Advt
Dodge Brothers Cars Boost at High Point Trade
Manager Geo Wilson of High Point Motor reports a large demand for Dodge Brothers vehicles. One carload arrived last week and all sold. another shipment is expected late this week or early next. The cars are described as the best value in the moderately priced market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. Wilson
High Point Motor Company
Dodge Brothers
Advt
Cardui Woman's Tonic Praised By Kentucky Mother
Mrs Laura Bratcher of Ready Kentucky describes long illness with head and nervous troubles. After trials with doctors she drank Cardui eleven bottles and regained strength and ability to work. Ad touts Cardui as best medicine for women and urges readers to obtain a bottle and write for a 64 page guide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laura Bratcher
Cardus
Oyster season at Ingram's Meat Market with fresh York oysters
Ingram's Meat Market receives twice weekly shipments of York river extra select oysters with Wednesdays and Fridays as oyster days. Call Eli to place your order for reliable service. Leflin's Millinery offers a distinguished stock at popular prices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ingram’s
York River
Eli
Leflin’s
Notice of Service by Publication in Guilford County
Minnie Ball is notified that a summons in the action Alexander Ball vs Minnie Ball was issued October 10, 1916 by M. W. Gant, clerk of the Superior Court of Guilford County North Carolina. Publication to serve as required by law.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Guilford County
Alexander Ball
Minnie Ball
M. W. Gant
Superior Court
Divorce Suit Returnable in Guilford Court in 1916
Summons returnable to the Superior Court of Guilford County at Greensboro on December 4 1916. Defendant must answer or demur to the complaint during the term or relief will be granted. Action for absolute divorce filed October 10 1913 by plaintiff against his wife. Clerk M W Gant signs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Guilford County
Greensboro
N.C
M. W. Gant
Superior Court of
Guilford
Also Mentioned on This Page
Rod
Reust
Frances Mann
Josephine Wood
Odell Peacock
Lucy Neal Carr
Ruth Owen
Margie Kirkman
H. C. Pitts
D. R. Pitts
J. J., Farris
J. T. Mann
John Peacock
Randall Mann
Daddy Long Legs
Szreensboro
Leona Muse
Oak Shade
L. C. Furgurson
Baby
Danville
W. P. Pickett
Herman Merideth
Wilmington
Wallace Weedon
Europe
Charles F. Weedon
Hamilton Street
J. Albert Hart
Lawrence Ingram
W. C. T. Chib
W. C. Jones
Boren- Jones
J. J. Farriss
Library
Woman's Elab
Ladies’ Parlor Friends Church
Entre Nous Club
Jobis ‘Tate
Philgmathean Club
J. Elwood Cox
Coggins
J. R. Coggins
Guilford College
Hattie B. Coggins
Stephen E. Case
Winston-Salem
W. R. White
May Coggins
Lester Coggins
Priscilla Club
V. W. Idol
North Main Street
Miss Powell
Mary Powell
Tarboro
Gastonia
A. E. Tate
Broad Street
C. C. Muse
Enterprise
Davidson’s Fair
Woman
Auto
Mount Gilead
Mr. Coler
Crepe DE Chine
NEW Today
Dr. Burrus
George Matton
J. P. Rawley
W. L. Stamey
Allen
Ashevile
Chattanoooga Medicine Co
Ladies’ Advisory Dept
Chattanooga
Tenn
Moffitt Furnishing Company
Chichester
Buster Brown
Walker-Over
Edwin
Depert Ment
Les
Dance Brothers
Nou
Detroit
High Point Motor Co
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!