Gossip Town and local society notes in Union Republican
A serialized poem about Gossip Town warns of dangers of rumormongering. The Union Republican reports social events including the Daisy Davies Missionary linen shower for Brevard Institute, a dahlia show planned for October, and notes on Genevieve Moore's move to Greensboro as a music teacher. The Commercial Club announces a Friday night dance with Hood's Orchestra at 8: 30.
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Union Republican
Daisy Davies
Ladies’ Aid Society
First Baptist Church
Mesdames
C. E. Sheloff
F. M. Pickett
A. E. Tate
Hood
Reunion of the Green family near High Point
A large Robert Green family reunion was held August 26 1916 at C A Green’s Hayworth mill area home in Davidson county. Seventeen family members attended including six children twenty two grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren. A photographer captured the group and a birthday and engagement note appeared in a hidden basket.
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Robert Green
C. A. Green
High Point
Hayworth Mill
Davidson County
J. A. Green
K. M. Hayworth
Luther Green
Archie
Nina Peace
T. W. Albertson
Los Angeles
Cal
C. R. Love
Burlington
John A. Green
W. P. Green
Bert Green
C. A
J. M. Hayworth
Pearl A. Green
Frank Hewitt
Local Visitors and Guests Stop in Town
Miss Janie Spencer and sister Carrie with Marshall Spencer passed through en route to Washington D C after weeks with Lexing ton friends. Mr and Mrs James F Griffin and son Robert of Raleigh visit Mr and Mrs R B White on Lindsay street. Miss Evelyn Jones leaves for Asheboro to visit friends. Henry Hall heads to Raleigh for A and M college. Mr and Mrs H A Millis host Gus Lewis of Statesville. Miss Lucile Golston and Mrs Lindsay and others attend Greensboro picnic. Rev J B Turner of Beaufort and Miss Mollie Walters of Roxboro stay with Rev and Mrs Clarke on Gatewood avenue.
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Janie Spencer
Carrie
Marshall Spencer
Washington, D. C
Lexington
James F. Griffin
Robert
Raleigh
R. B. White
Lindsay Street
Evelyn Jones
Asheboro
Henry Hall
M. College
H. A. Millis
Gus Lewis
Statesville
Lucile Golston
J. A. Lindsay
W. C. Jones
John Lindsay
Greensboro
J. B. Turner
Beaufort
S. C
Mollie Walters
Roxboro
James A. Clarke
Gatewood Avenue
Broadway Theatre Expands Seating With Balcony
Work began today to add a balcony at the Broadway theatre. For the next two weeks or until completion there will be no matinees and doors open at 6 PM except Saturdays. The plan aims to accommodate a strong fall and winter lineup while ensuring safety and uninterrupted night shows.
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Broadway
Wagner
Canadian nuns seek return of adopted child in Topeka case
Topeka, Sept 6. Mrs Ida Spencer refuses to surrender the British subject girl she adopted from a Canadian orphanage six years ago. The Canadian nuns claim recall rights under that country’s law before the child reaches adulthood. Mrs Spencer says she will not give up the child and will defend her guardianship in court if necessary.
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Topeka
Kans
Ida Spencer
Spencer
Millinery Showcases Latest Styles in City Shops
Local milliners unveil fall and winter hats in velvet, velour and felt with citron green and plum shades. Public openings planned. shops highlight large to small shapes, fancy feathers, beads, flowers, and bold trims.
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Napoleon
Allen Brothers
E. B. Wolseley
Allen
High Point
Baltimore
Stella Carroll
James FE. Johnson
New York
Venetia Smith
Loflin Millinery
Virginia Bugg
Virginia
Moffitt Furnishing Company
Flora Stiffy
Wake Forest College Opens for Fall Session
Wake Forest college began its 83rd session with strong enrollment prospects as of Sept 6. Many students registered late due to exam office delays, bringing total enrollment to 215 by late afternoon. More students were expected to arrive today and the bursar’s office would stay open to register those delayed. classes formally begin tomorrow with professors meeting their students.
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Wake Forest
Wake Forest College
Further Rise in Infantile Paralysis Cases in City
New York report shows 53 new polio cases in the 24 hours to 10 a m, up from 43 yesterday, with 22 deaths, one more than before. Hospitals and health officials note continuing outbreak dynamics as authorities monitor the epidemic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Health Department
Fishing Trip to Marion With Four Explorers
W. G. Shipman G. A. Marton Rev. C. P. Coble and Dr. W. A. Hayes are enjoying a fishing trip to Marion, traveling in Mr. Shipman's car.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Shipman
G. A. Marton
Rev. C. P. Coble
W. A. Hayes
Marion
Mr. Shipman
Miss Blair Opens Piano Class in Studio
Miss Florence Blair begins her piano class at her studio located at 329 North Main Street and the graded school building. Classes run from nine to four today.
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Florence Blair
North Main Street
New York Faces Possible Subway Strike Next Morning
Union leaders forecast a two o clock strike of the Interborough Rapid Transit lines tying up subways and elevateds in the city. They demand an annulment of individual contracts barring wage increases for two years. A mass meeting was set for tonight to decide on action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Interborough Rapid Transit Company
Mitchel
Plattsburg
Umpire crawled through fence to forfeit game in Virginia
Petersburg, September 6. Umpire Buckley of the Virginia State league crawled through a hole in the fence to reach the grounds, called the game at 4 pm and forfeited to Newport News 9 to 0 amid uproar. He was charged with trespass, arrested, bondsman posted $100, and Buckley was escorted away. Newport News and Portsmouth contend for the pennant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Buckley
Virginia State League
Newport News
Payne
Nelms
Statehouse
Portsmouth
President Wilson Returns to Washington for Campaign Work
President Wilson arrives in Washington from Hodgenville Kentucky and begins work after Congress adjourns. He will speak at Atlantic City on Friday to the National American Woman Suffrage Association and then base himself at Shadow Lawn Long Branch New Jersey during most of the campaign. The executive offices move to Asbury Park Friday while he continues official duties and campaign activities. He has no engagements until September 20 when he travels to St Louis.
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Washington
Wilson
Hodgenville
Congress
Atlantic City
National American Woman Suffrage Association
Shadow Lawn
Long Branch
N. J
Asbury Park
St. Louis
Blakeslee Issues Apology Over Senate Letter
James I Blakeslee fourth assistant postmaster general wrote a letter to Chairman Bankhead disclaiming any reflection on the senate after being called to account by the senate post office committee for remarks about rail pay in the post office appropriation bill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
James I. Blakeslee
Senate Post Office Committee
Bankhead
Senate
Annual Virginia Excursion to Richmond and Norfolk via Southern
The Southern Railway will run a low fare excursion from North Carolina to Richmond and Norfolk on Thursday September 14 1916. A special train of day coaches and Pullman sleeping cars leaves Charlotte at 6 30 p m. Fare from selected stations to Richmond and Norfolk varies by origin with return validity through September 17. Pullman reservations should be made in advance. R H Debuts D P A
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Virginia
Richmond
Norfolk
Southern Railway
North Carolina
Charlotte
N. C
Casio Cbs
High Point
Wales
Winston-Salem
North Wilkesboro
Eels
Statesville
Bad Albemarle
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W. B.riison
Miss Moore
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F. E. Johnson
South Main Street
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Mrs
Grace Kephart
Blakeslee
R. H. Debutts, D. P. A
Shepherd’s
Department Store
the Ores A
the Bank
Wescott Roberson, Comn
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W. C. Idol
High Point, N.C
J. Elwood Cox
C. M. Hauser
V.-Pres
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