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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 22, 1916
Page
5
Poetic tribute in the News Leader by John Jordan Douglass
A lyrical passage from the News Leader features celestial imagery and romantic lines about mist from the sea, a Westwind rose and a maiden’s dream, attributed to John Jordan Douglass.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westwind
John Jordan Douglass
News-Leader
Miss Pitts Honoree at Mann Pitts Bridal Breakfast
This morning at eleven Miss Bessie Pitts, bride elect to Dr. Lt. Mann on September 26, was toasted with an elaborate prenuptial breakfast hosted by Mrs. A. Barbee at the Barbee homestead Wilnenbar. Decor featured gold and blue motif, marigold and pine, with dainty place cards and favors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bessie Pitts
Mann
Miss Pitts
A. Barbee
Mann-W Pitts
Barbee Homestead
Kathleen Petty
Mann-Pitts
Georgette
Alice
Toasts Toasted Bride in Parasol Glasses at Reception
During the reception between courses, toasts were proposed to the brides-elect. A guest of honor is praised as the fairest in the land, predicting a happy marriage for the bride. Maude Owen is named in the toast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agann
Maude Owen
Wedding Toasts and Blessings for May Bride
A warm verse wishes Hazel Briggs and others a joyful wedding season. The poem notes May as a bright omen, happiness for the bride and guests, and enduring affection. It ends with a pledge of sincere lasting love and friendship for Bess and Frances Mann.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hazel Briggs
Leas
Bess
Frances Mann
May sunshine bless Mrs Lazenby on wedding day
A wedding blessing for Mrs G A Lazenby with wishes of sunshine through years of marriage. May her May wedding day bring happiness, a carefree honeymoon, and a long, beautiful life together. Mary Gladys Campbell signs off with best wishes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Gladys Campbell
To the Fall Brides Poem Greeting by Kathryn Tate
A short verse wishes happiness to brides to be in the fall season. Kathryn Tate signs the couple’s well wishes for smiling, fair days of wedded bliss and enduring joy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kathryn Tate
Bride Wishes Health Wealth and Love in Toast
A wedding toast from Mrs. D. R. Pitts wishes the bride a life of health wealth and love with only gentle cares, ending with a warm blessing for the couple.
Mrs W C Jones Entertains At North Main Party
Mrs W C Jones entertained yesterday afternoon on North Main street with a bright yellow color scheme featuring yellow dahlias snapdragons and roses in the library. A yellow salad course was served.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Jones
North Main Street
Ladies Assist Mrs Jones with Local Gathering
Mrs Jones was assisted by Elizabeth Jones and Daisy Burton. Those present included J. J. Farris, C. M. Hauser, H. A. Millis, Virgil Idol, 9 Caldwell Jr., O. B. E. Mendenhall, Weaver, F. A. Ogburn, Charles Suds, T. D. Gilliam, B. S. Cummings, Carter Dalton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Jones
Elizabeth Jones
Daisy Burton
Mesdames J. J. Farris
C. M. Hauser
H. A. Millis
Virgil Idol
Caldwell, Jr
O. BE. Mendenhall
Weaver
F. A. Ogburn
Charles Suds
T. D. Gilliam
Cummings
Carter Dalton
Visitors Arrival Featured in Greensboro Area
Mrs. Harry Gilliam of Greensboro arrives at noon as guest of Mr. and Mrs. T. D. Gilliam on North Main Street for a day or two. Mrs. H. P. Amos of Washington DC is due to visit Mrs. F. P. W. Sechrest on East Washington Street. Mrs. J. Cauble and daughter Kathleen of Charlotte stay with Rev. and Mrs. H. H. Robbins on South Main. Miss Ethel Youngblood of Charlotte plans to visit the Robbins. Mrs. James Gwyn Hickerson from Marion arrives tonight to stay with Miss Bessie Pitts, with daughter Annie Amelia. Mrs. W. A. Bolt of Mount Airy visits son M. T. Hicks on West Russell, and plans to see daughter Mrs. J. W. Moon on Grimes before returning home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Gilliam
Greensboro
T. D. Gilliam
North Main Street
H. P. Amos
Washington, D. C
FP. W. Sechrest
East Washington Street
J. Cauble
Kathleen
Charlotte
H. H. Robbins
South Main Street
Ethel Youngblood
West Russell Street
J. W. Moon
Grimes Street
Tar Heels at the Elwood W Hardin Salisbury NC
A roster of individuals includes Elwood W Hardin in Salisbury and many Greensboro Winston Asheville and North Carolina figures listed with affiliations or residences. The compilation features names such as McDaniel Murray Norris Sisson Lail Wehry Wilkinson Tensley Newton Jones Winstead Crowell Hauser Parsons Tucker and O'Brien among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Hardin
Salisbury
R. N. Carrier
North Carolina
A. S. McDaniel
Greensboro
R. W. Murray
J. B. Norris
North Wilkesboro
Chas. Sisson
Winston
Otis R. Lail
Asheville
J. H. Wehry
H. B. Wilkinson
Concord
C. J. Tensley
T. D. Newton
J. J. Jones
C. KE. Winstead, Jr
C. C. Crowell
Roxboro
J. E. Hauser
B. G. Elmer
F. C. Parsons
L. L. Tucker
Wilmington
L. A. O'Brien
Automobile Drivers Should Heed Warning Across Southern Tracks
Atlanta reports accidents at crossings with Southern rails as drivers ignore Stop Look and Listen. For the year to June 30 there were 57 crashes causing 12 deaths and 59 injuries, with 1915 totaling 69 crashes and 12 deaths. State figures list Alabama 7 accidents Georgia 11 North Carolina 11 South Carolina 17 Tennessee 10 Virginia 1. deaths show Georgia 2 North Carolina 4 South Carolina 3 Tennessee 3. injuries spread across Alabama 9 Georgia 8 North Carolina 14 South Carolina 14 Tennessee 13 Virginia 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Alabama
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Tennessee
Virginia
Swagger Sticks Trend Among Border Officers
At El Paso on September 22, Kentucky militia officers arrived with swagger sticks a short wooden wand like British officers. Regular army officers viewed it as a militia affectation, yet Colonel Allan Guillion defends the fashion saying it adds bearing and helps keep shoulders back. Half of border officers have adopted the stick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
el Paos
Tex
Border
Allan Guillion
Kentucky National Guard
Fleeing Convict Killed by Train Near Wilson
Raleigh Sept 22 Leader Spain a Wake county convict who escaped from camp No 3 Monday was killed near Wilson by a train Wednesday morning The fate was learned through Road Engineer C C M Miller who received a telegram from an undertaker at Wilson giving the death news without details His father is David Spain of Chalybeate Springs and the body will be sent there
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Spain
Wake County
Wilson
CC. M. Miller
David Spain
Chalybeate Springs
New York Reports 20 Infantile Paralysis Cases
The Associated Press reports twenty new polio cases in New York, seven fewer than yesterday, with eleven deaths, an increase of five, according to health authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Ley's Honey and Tar cure relieves hay fever and asthma
For Hay Fever Asthma and Bronchitis. Fo ley's Honey and Tar is a reliable remedy for coughs colds bronchitis hay fever and asthma. It stops racking coughs heals raw inflamed membranes loosens phlegm and eases wheezy breathing. For sale by Mann Drug company.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Mann Drug Company
Allen's Silk Patterns and Prices Highlighted
Allen's advertorial copy highlights silks of superior service and vivid coloring. Prices are mentioned briefly though details are unclear.
Also Mentioned on This Page
G. A. Lazenby
D. R. Pitts
Jie
Elwood
Anna Nilsson
Pathe
Coats
Moffiti Furnishing Company
K.R.R
Kampfmueller Rheumatic Remedy Co
Kampfmueller Block
Louisville, Ky
Kampfmueller
K. R. RR
J. A. Hart Drug Co
High Point
N. C
Allen
Ossard
Gossards
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