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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1916

Page

16

Local News Roundup From Watha Area Friday Visits

Miss Ida Black of Wilmington visited the Van Eden Colony Friday. Mrs. W I Jiss of Wilmington returned home after a real operation. Mr. and Mrs. LeRoy Lee and their Fayetteville visitors went home Sunday. Mr. and Mrs. Edd Hall and child of Wilmington returned home after a few days with N. W. Hall. Elma Hall of City Point Va returned to work after visiting his old home. Miss Hall McGowan of Willard visited Watha this week. Ethel Newton of Crooms Bridge stays with her sister Mrs. Roscoe Brice. Minnie Grant and Pansey Justice spent last weekend in Wilmington. Tommie Hall of City Point Va visits relatives. J P Newton returned from Richmond with mules and horses. Rudolph Rivenbark of Rose Hill spent a few hours in Watha Thursday.

Edd Hall Wilmington N. W. Hall City Vr. Elma Hall City Point Watha Ethel Newton Croom’s Bridge Roscoe Brice Tommie Hall J. P. Newton Richmond Rudolph Rivenbark Rose Hill

Local social notes highlight dinners and club gatherings

Mrs W Motz and Miss Mary Parker Lee visit relatives in Maryland. Mr and Mrs Self visit King's Mountain. Harry M Roberts of Fletcher visits Lincolnton. A Friday course dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs J L Thompson with pumpkins and Halloween decor. Do-as-You-Please Club meets at Miss Ruby McClellan's home with masked partners and games. Anna Jackson Book Club, led by Mrs J L Lineberger, discusses Shakespeare plays over refreshments.

J. L. Thompson Ruby McClellan J. L. Lineberger Anna Jackson Book Club

Local Visitors Return Home After Visits

Miss Donna Williamson returned home to Winston-Salem from visiting in the area. Mrs. T. L. Camiclemiie went home to Raleigh from visiting relatives here. Mr. and Mrs. V. E. Long of Gastonia spent time here with relatives. Mrs. G. C. Lamb and Miss Olivia Hyman of Henderson returned home. Mrs. ALM. Page of Jacksonville and Mr. H. T. Rollis visited in Troy. Mrs. H. M. Pridgen attended a D A R event in Raleigh.

Hamlet Donna Willamson Winston-Salem G. C. Lamb Olivia Hyman Henderson

Mount Olive Visitor Notes and Local Itineraries

Mount Olive reports show Mrs Cecil Davis of Wilmington visiting relatives. Mrs T M Brezeal spends time in Raleigh with friends. Mrs Joseph Kelley of Kenansville visited Mount Olive last week. Mrs M H Schulken of Whiteville stayed with Miss Blanche James. Mr and Mrs R A King left for Clinton for visits. Miss Minnie Davis of Goldsboro spent the weekend with relatives. Mrs L R Herring is in Kinston for a stay.

Mount Olive Cecil Davis Wilmington Joseph Kelley Kenansville R. A. King Clinton Minnie Davis Goldsboro

Henderson Social Notes Roundup From Local Visits

Miss Gussie Peter of Epsom visits Miss Stelen Daniel on Andrews avenue. Mr. Mangum Massenburg of Townsville visits relatives in Louisburg. Mrs. George Dunkley returns from Emporia Virginia. Mrs. Sterling Hutchison and Mr. Thomas Shaw of Bakersville visit the Shaws. Miss Mary Adcock of Granville county visits Mr. and Mrs. E. W. Adcock. Miss Kate Horton of Cokesbury visits locals. Mr. and Mrs. Jack Ayscue of Warrenton visit Miss Ayscue and sisters on Andrews avenue. The Topplemans return from Atlanta after a pioneer telephone managers convention. The Daniels and Ida visit Nellie Daniels. Nancy Moore of Jackson visits Mrs. J. E. C. Bell. Mrs. Edward Wood of Edenton and Mrs. C. P. Tillery of Halifax visit Mrs. R. J. Corbett. Mrs. H. B. Turner returns from New York City. cousin Mrs. J. L. Matthews also returns.

Henderson Gussie Peter Epsom Stelen Daniel Andrews Avenue Jack Ayscue Warrenton Miss Ayscue

Halloween Hallowe'en Party at Lane Field

The B Y P A of Johnson's church hosted a Hallowe'en party at the Lane Field school with black cats witches owls and jack o lanterns as decorations. Guests were entertained by ghosts witches and gypsies and refreshments were served.

Warsaw Johnson’s Church Lane Field

Fayetteville Social Notes Highlight Guests and a Gala Halloween Dance

Fayetteville residents host relatives and visitors from Red Spring to Augusta while others plan seasonal trips. The Commercial Club stages a brilliant Halloween dance with Hood's orchestra, festive favors, and a grand procession into the ball room. Many out-of-town guests from Wilmington, Watha, Raleigh, and Flora MacDonald College are mentioned among the week's social happenings.

Commercial Club New Club Hood J. J. Farris J. M. Lee Watha

New Bern Social Notes and Visits Across Town

Mrs Vera Washburn returned home from Morehead City after visiting relatives. The Woman's Club met for a regular gathering. Mrs A S Culpepper of Cove City visited New Bern. Mrs C E Hancock of Beaufort and Mrs Charles Webb of Morehead City passed through en route to Oxford. Miss Love McCleese visits Richmond Virginia. Mr and Mrs J S Hargett of Trenton visited New Bern. Mrs C J Amis of Virginia and Mrs T G Ethridge of Norfolk stayed here. Mr and Mrs N H Banks of Greensboro and Mrs Ella Howell were seen in town. Mr and Mrs K K Chapman and daughter visited Norfolk. Mr and Mrs A T Gerrans stayed in Jacksonville Florida. Mrs Lucama Jones of Merrett spent Tuesday in New Bern.

New Bern Vera Washburn Morehead City A. S. Culpepper Cove City Charles Webb Oxford Lucama Jones Merrett

Halloween Party at Phileathea Society in Durham

The Phileathea lass of the Methodist church hosted a Halloween party at Mrs. J. H. Harris home with an engaging program and guests enjoying the evening. Mrs. H. M. Krahmer, visiting Washington relatives, returns. Misses Lucy Stokes Cecelia Henry join a Duke family party for two weeks in New York. other locals visit Greenville Dunn Raleigh and Greensboro.

J. H. Harris Lucy Stokes Cecelia Henry

Miss Isabel Cro martie Visits Wilming ton Friends

Clarkton residents and visitors share social notices as Miss Isabel Cro martie spent last Friday in Wilmington. Many locals report relatives and friends visiting, teaching, or marrying nearby towns and counties including Lumberton Fayetteville Whiteville and Goldsboro.

Raleigh Social Notes From Greensboro to Norfolk Visitors

Miss Sadie Gallagher of Greensboro visits Raleigh guest of Miss Josie Robbins. Cornelia Harris returns from Fayetteville. Mrs. P. E. Farr returns to Raleigh after Atlanta visit. Mrs. W. E. Foster and Misses Dora and Willie Foster back from Norfolk. Mrs. W. M. Hall returns to Norfolk. Elizabeth Uzzell days in Franklin. D. B. Pennington of Mount Olive in Raleigh. Louise Hicks back from Richmond. Bishop and Mrs. Joseph Blount Cheshire return from St. Louis Protestant Episcopal Convention. Mrs. J. E. Dozier spent last week in Rocky Mount.

Raleigh Sadie Gallagher Greensboro Josie Robbins Joseph Blount Cheshire St. Louis J. E. Dozier Rocky Mount

Local Social Notes From Dunn Area

Miss Josie Link of Buies Creek visited Dunn on Monday. Mrs Birdie Barber visited relatives in Barbour Sunday. Mrs J Lane spent several days this week with relations in Wilson. Mrs J P Pittman and Mrs Mitchell visited Fayetteville Tuesday. Mrs J W Currie of Maxton is visiting here with relatives. Mr and Mrs C Clifford who have…

Lenora Womack Wilson Dunn Josie Link Buies Creek Dunnim Ous Birdie Barber Barbour

Visitors in North Carolina towns extend warm greetings

Miss Madrid Hood visits Raleigh and Greensboro while in the area. Mr. and Mrs. George E. Prince spent last Sunday in Durham. Mrs. W. H. Williams of Griffin Georgia visits with Mrs. E. F. Young. Miss Lucy McCay, student at Salemburg Academy, spent the weekend here. Mrs. H. Barnes and Miss Helen Barnes of Jacksonville Florida are visiting relatives nearby.

George E. Prince Durham Lucy McCay Salemburg Academy H. Barnes Helen Barnes Jacksonville, Fla

Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting in High Point

United Daughters of the Confederacy held an engaging meeting in High Point as Miss Helen Brockett spoke. Miss Iris Burrus hosted the G. T. Club gathering at 113 Boulevard with a pleasant program and a luncheon afterwards provided by the hostess and guests.

High Point The United Daughters of the Confederacy Helen Brockett Iris Burrus G. T. Club No. 113 Boulevard

Camp Fire Girls Host Friday Night Social

Mrs Charles Hammond left Tuesday to visit relatives in Fayetteville and Wilmington. The Camp Fire girls entertained a Friday night with many camp members and visitors present. A most enjoyable time was reported. The quiets were in costumes.

Charles. Hammond Fayetteville Wilmington

Garner Notes Social Visits and Halloween Party

Mrs J S Buffaloe and daughter Ruth visited Clayton relatives. Mr and Mrs Numa Broughton and Miss Lillie Wrenn stayed with Broughton family near McCullers. Miss Ethel Britt will teach near McCullers this winter. The Sandy family from Raleigh spent the weekend here. George Parker and Ms M C Penny hosted guests. Miss Cora Sawyer visited Raleigh. The Betterment Association held a Halloween party at the Garner academy with costumes ghosts witches and lanterns and refreshments. Miss Nan Landsdall visited Cary to study playground equipment for Garner school. Lina Middleton spent Monday in Raleigh. H A Dupree of Raleigh visited his parents on route two. A number attended the Leesville Baptist Association last week and reported a successful meeting.

Garner J. S. Buffaloe Miss Ruth Clayton Nan Lansdall Cary Baptist Association Leesville

Burgaw Social Notes From Local Visits

Burgaw reports show J. T. Bland spending a day in Wilmington last week and Mrs. R. T. Murphy visiting Wilmington last Saturday. Mrs. R. Y. Corbett visited relatives in Atchison. Mrs. W. C. Moore of Cleveland has returned home after a visit. Miss Mary Williams of Bannerman’s Bridge stayed several days here. Miss Marie Pullen of Wilmington spent the last weekend as guest of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. B. T. Pullen.

Mary Williams Nita Davis Red Spring Mary Reed Hobbs Rockingham Mary Starr Cook Burgaw J. T. Bland Wilmington R. T. Murphy R. Y. Corbett Atchison W. C. Moore Cleveland Ohio Bannerman’s Bridge Marie Pullen Mrs B. T. Pullen

Also Mentioned on This Page

Carolina Social News Carol Harriman FuozTo By Ivte Filpf Slrwice Goshen N. Y Carol Harriman E. H. Harriman Glen Arden Wwatha Ida Black Ofilmington van Eden Colony W I . Jiss Ilmington LeRoy Lee Miss Hall McGowan Willard Minnie Grant Pansey Justice Wilhington Lincolnton W. Motz Mary Parker Lee Maryland Self King’s Mountain Harry M. Roberts Fletcher T. L. Camiclemiie V. E. Long Gastonia McNeill Gaskes Relatonia Frances Tuttle Lenoir H. M. Pridgen M. H. Schulken Whiteville Blanche James Mangum Massenburg Townsville Louisburg George Dunkley Emporia,Va Mrs. Sterling Hutchison Thomas Shaw Bakersville, Va F. A. Shaw Mary Adcock Granville County E. W. Adcock John McMillan Canada Kate Horton Cokesbury F. C. Toppleman Atlanta Pioneer Telephone Managers Robert Daniel Ida Nellie Daniels Nancy Moore Jackson J. E. C. Bell Edward Wood Edenton C. P. Tillery Halifax R. J. Corbett H. B. Turner New York City J. L. Matthews Christian Endeavor Society Presbyterian Church Edgar Singletary John Rocks Martha Sallie Faison Best Ruth Williams Tommie Gresham Henry E. Newbury Woman’s Club Federation R. H. Best Kington Brookie Hines St. Mary's College, Raleigh Lillian Bryant Mattie Herring Mary White Carroll Lanefield Chas F. Carroll Grand Theatre Organ Fund Elizabeth Florence Johnson Capt S. A. Johnson M. H. Wooten Theo Wooten Peace Institute Sampson County Fair J. H. Pierce D. W. Hobbs T. B. Pierce A. Johnson L. P D. E Mankie Noble Elizabeth Moore Sallie Hill Reba Meadors Lena Hammond Sadie Loyd Smith Anna Pierce J. M. Williams Messrs W. Collins Ward Marshburn E. Butler Baptist Church Masons Mrs. Haughton Charlotte F. L. Hyman John R. Tolar, Jr Chatham, Va Camelia London Chapel Hill James A. White Augusta Misse Ruth Roke Hodges Linde Peter Mallet Chatham, N Lucile Culbreth Flora McDonald College Cornelia Harriss Ruth Sedberry Tate Miss Love McCleese Richmond, Va J. S. Hargett Trenton C. J. Amis Virginia Mrs. T. G. Ethridge Norfolk N. H. Banks Ella Howell K. K. Chapman A. T. Gerrans Jacksonville, Fila Methodist Church H. M. Krahmer Washington Will O’brien Greenville Claude EF. Felton Teo Thompson 8S. O. L. Club Marie Lyon Helen Lyon Fannie Stone Greenboro Clarkton Isabel Cro Martie Mary Russ Riverside W. H. Harvey Florrie Nell Ford Pages Mill S. C Cora Clark Virginia McFayden Waynesville Connie Troy Indianapolis Ind Olive Sarah Jenette J. P. Council Wannish G. H. Currie Margaret Johnson Lumberton Joe Bullard Florence Banson D. D. King A. K. Brown Mary Lou Wooten Daisy McCallum Alice Clark Red Springs Cornelia Harris P. E. Farr W. E. Foster Dora Willie Foster Orfolk, Va W. M. Hall Elizabeth Uzzell Franklington D. B. Pennington Louise Hicks J. P. Pittman Mitchell Miss Madrid Hood W.H. Williams Griffin, Ga E. F. Young Numa R. Broughton Lillie Wrenn Sunda Mrs. Broughton McCullers Ethel Britt L. L. Sandy George Parker Mr. Parker M. C. Penny Cora Sawyer the Betterment Association of Academy Lina Middleton H. A. Dupree Route
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