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Newspaper
Pinehurst Outlook
Location
Pinehurst, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 10, 1909
Page
9
A Pinehurst editor, returning from work at night, discovers his home looted and left in disarray. His wife is missing amid a dusty, empty house with trunks on the bed and bric-a-brac scattered. He endures a sleepless wait in his office chair, hoping for a sign of normalcy when the fates allow him to return home.
The article mocks new spring hats described as frightful washbasin-like headgear with hanging gardens and awkward twig inserts. It questions their charm and asks how women wearing them could win love, yet ends with hope that the maiden will remain lovely and charming despite fashion dictates.
The history traces archery from ancient warfare to a popular 19th century pastime. Maurice Thompson and Will H. Thompson helped spread the sport in America after 1860, with clubs forming, the National Archery Association founded in 1879, and a revival in the last five years. It notes notable shooters, both men and women, the sport’s accessibility, and encouragement for beginners. CHas. R. Hupparp, Hartwell, Ohio.
Pinehurst's Pure Water reports monthly chemical and bacteriological tests show the supply remains satisfactory and more abundant than in the past.
Allan Lord of the tournament committee notes that about forty eligible players did not participate in the qualification round. He says an entry list of at least 213 could have been possible and that a record entry might reach 225 or 230, illustrating golf's growing popularity and its future role in American sport.
April first uncalled letters at the post office include Austin Miss R EB Baldwin Alex Bracey Miss Nellie A Brown Theodore Brown Miss Lois Bertrand Miss Octavia Comerais Mrs Emily C Curtis A W Clarksby Miss Helen Colton A L Canell Mrs Genie Donly Will Corcoran Miss Nellie Donald Wm Colling Mrs R Darmody Miss M Dow Mrs Lucy M Evans Henry C Dow Miss Evelyn Gillapie Mr Daniel Davis Mrs Hugh H Hamilton W D Fox Sallie Hapar Arthur Hughes Miss Ruby Kiely Edward Hyde Miss Mary Nese Kelly C B Harrison Miss Julia Mashburn M L Nlardy Miss FE V McBryde T J Harris Mrs Joashea Hearthorn Miss A Bousefield Mrs E A Wm N Reynolds McDowell Mrs R L Smith Edw R McIntyre Miss Ida L Schmitt August G Pratt Miss Elsie V Walker N H Snears Miss India Smith Miss C S Steward Mrs Hannah Twitty Mrs James Twitty Mrs Francis McLean Witturell Miss N K Yale Mrs Milton H Brown Miss Gldys. The local baseball league rounded out its season with twenty four games. Carolina won thirteen and Village eleven, with plans under way for another year on an elaborate scale.
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