Lady Lytton's Life and Society Role in Admiralty
London report profiles Lady Lytton wife of the new Civil Lord of the Admiralty. It chronicles her marriage to the penniless Miss Plowden, social circles with the Souls, and her shift into government circles as a notable beauty and advocate for women's suffrage. It notes her family, wedding at Knebworth, and four children.
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London
Lytton
Admiralty
Lord Lytton
India
Knebworth
Greenk
Ramela Slowden
Miss Plowden
Archioness of Granby
Duchess of Rutland
Lady Granby
Margot Tennant
Asquith
Arthur Balfour
Lord Curzon
Lady Lytton
Lord Howard de Walden
England
Lord Wolverton
Earl of Dudley
Lord
Italy
France
Germany
House of Lords
Austria
Turkey
Europe
Alverstone
Byron
Constance Lytton
Pankhurst Brigade
Viscount Kenebworth
Edward
Alexander Edward Lytton
Alexandra
Margaret Lytton
Princess of
Sweden
Katherine
Marriage Called Off in Warsaw Sends Surprise Telegram
A telegram from Warsaw announced that Miss Mary Viola Plyfer and Ottis C. Kelly would not marry that evening. The ceremony at Waxhaw Presbyterian Church proceeded with Rev. C. E. Robertson officiating. The couple then traveled to Wilmington for several days.
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Chadbourn
Warsaw
Mary Viola
J. 8. Plyler
Waxhaw
Ottis C. Kelly
Chardbourn
C. E. Robertson
Social Notes from Fairmont and Nearby Towns
Fairmont news roundup records residents visiting relatives and friends in Fayetteville Lumberton Rowland Salemburg Halifax and Akron Ohio. People listed include Mrs J P Brown Mrs Luke Blue Miss Louise Townsend Mrs Pannie Townsend Mr and Mrs John Stubbs Claude Bullock Miss Nell Butler Miss Rebe Ausby Mrs H Weinstein and others with various weekend or weekday visits.
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Pannie Townsend
Louise Townsend
Lumberton
Local Visitors and Thoroughfare Notes in Kinston
Kinston notes list Willie Nelson visiting Thelma Johnson of Dunn and other local residents. Mrs J J Tolson of New Bern and J J Cuthrell of Plymouth are in town briefly with friends. The Hodges and Westbrook couples returned from trips to New Bern and Wilson.
Wrights Return to Mississippi After Visit
Mr and Mrs B V Wright have completed a visit to Civitqnyr and returned to their Mississippi home.
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Civitqnyr
Vand
B. V. Wright
Mississippi
Local Social Notes From Clinton and Nearby Towns
Miss Maude Peacock returns home to Eastman Georgia after visiting relatives. Estelle Ray leaves for Raleigh to resume studies at Meredith College. Kate Williamson departs for Rose Hill to teach. Mr and Mrs D C Johnson and Miss Lucile Johnson spent the weekend in Fayetteville. J C Herring returns to Rocky Mount after visiting Clinton. Mary Lane returns from Maryland to Clinton for the summer. Mrs H E Lance of Roseboro visits Clinton. Katie Boney returns home to Wilmington after visiting Clinton. Mrs L J Everton visits friends near Mount Olive. Eunice Parker of Fayetteville spends several days in Clinton. Mrs John Quinn leaves for Mount Olive to visit relatives.
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Estelle Ray
Raleigh
Meredith College
Local Trip Returns and Visits From Durham Area
Mrs M C Herndon and daughters return from a summer near Asheville. Dr Carl P Norris and family, visiting Pinehurst, return home. Miss Selma Roycroft goes to Wilkins to visit relatives. Mike Blanche Sanford leaves for Greensboro to visit relatives. Mr and Mrs I S Eubanks return from their wedding trip. Miss Helen Wiggins goes to China Grove to visit relatives.
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Durham
M. C. Herndon
Asheville
Carl. P. Norris
Pinehurst
Selma Roycroft
Wilkins
I. S. Eubanks
Helen Wiggins
China Grove
Slice
Clarkton Social Notes Hints at Local Visits and Plans
Clarkton residents report visits from Mrs E S Clark and Mrs D D King with King returning to Lumberton and Miss Rosa Lee Clark preparing to study in Richmond for two years before missionary service in China. Guests include Miss Ilsa Benson from Elizabethtown and Mrs G T Clark visiting relatives in Yorick.
Miss Mary Gillespie Enters Local School Class
Miss Mary Gillespie of Fairmont is among those who entered school here Monday.
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Mary Gillespie
Fairmont
Visitors Depart for Homes From Alexander and Rowland
Miss Amanda Clark who has been visiting in Alexander Idaho returns home. Miss H A Johnson who has spent time here returns to her home in Rowland.
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Cora Allen
Danville
J. A. McIntyre
Grantham
Blanch James
Norfolk, Va
Ethel Hatch
Dn Goldsboro
D. D. King
Lumberton
Amanda Clark
Alexander
Idaho
H. A. Johnson
Rowland
J. B. Brinkley
Wilmington
Berdie Alston
Oxford
Dennis Armfield
Rockford, Mo
Lula Sparrow
Scranton
Freeman Notes Visitors and Residents in Wilmington Area
Freeman Sept 23 reports Mr Norton of Wilmington visiting here Monday. Mrs J B Brinkley returns home from Wilmington. Mrs Lewis and Mrs Rugers of Bolton visited here this week. Minnie Mae Byrd returns from Virginia. Mrs J Carney of Wilmington returns home. Mrs B Walker and Mrs W F Creech visit parents Mr and Mrs Best at Pee Dee.
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B. Walker
W. F. Creech
Mrs. Best
Pee Dee
Mrs Williams Guest of Local Residents
Watha September 23 Mrs Jim Williams of Red Springs is the guest of Mr and Mrs W F Peace visiting the area while stopping in town for a short stay and social calls.
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Watha
Jim Williams
Red Springs
W. F. Peace
Social notes from Wilmington visits and trips
Mrs Emma Anderson and her daughter Mildred are spending a few days in Wilmington. Mrs George Branch of Wilmington visits sister Mrs W B Gurganos. Mr J M Lee made a business trip to Wilmington Friday. Mr Fitzhugh Lee motored to Scott's Hill Monday. Mrs Walter Wiles visits relatives in Wilmington this week. Dr Bulea of the State Board of Health spent a few days in Watha. Mrs J T Thompson and Miss Lillian Daniels motor to Wilmington with Dr Bulea Thursday.
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Emma Anderson
Mildred
Wilmington
George Branch
Mrs. W. B. Gurganos
Mr. J. M. Lee
Mr. Fitzhugh Lee
Scott’s Hill
Dr. Bulea
State Board of Health
Watha
J. T. Thompson
Lil‘lian’ Daniels
Carolina Industrial School Opens Monday Aboard by Boston Arrivals
Mrs Abbie Peterson Mrs W S Key and two teachers Miss Ruth Weston and Miss Anna Summerville arrived from Boston Friday to open the Carolina Industrial School on Monday the 25th.
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Abbie Peterson
W. S. Key
Ruth Weston
Anna Summerville
Carolina Industrial School
Boston
Mr Carroll Celebrates 75th Birthday With Family
Mr A Carroll observed his seventy fifth birthday on Monday the 17th with a sumptuous dinner shared by his children. Guests included Mr J C Carroll and wife of Wilmington, Mr Herbert Carroll, Miss Hattie Carroll, Mr and Mrs R H Hele of Woatham, and Mrs Ella Carroll with Misses Bee Bell Lucy and Laura, wishing many happy returns.
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A. Carroll
J. C. Carroll
Wilmington
Herbert Carroll
Hattie Carroll
R.H. Hele
Woatha
Ella Carroll
Missesee Béll
Lucy
Laura
Visit Notes From Salisbury Social Roundup
Mrs J C Gordon and Miss Mariam Gordon have returned to Washington after a visit to Salisbury. Mrs W R Ware of Statesville visits relatives here. Miss Tracy Morse of Atlanta Ga visits Mrs A D Towell. Mrs T G Caldwell and children of Oil City Pa return home. Women of St Luke s Episcopal church hosted a silver tea Tuesday after
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Salisbury
J. C. Gordon
Mariam Gordon
Washington
Tracy Morse
Atlanta, Ga
A. D. Towell
T. G. Caldwell
Oil City, Pa
St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
Readings and music enliven Chapter House event
A noon Chapter House gathering featured readings and musical selections that enhanced the occasion, making it a notably enjoyable affair beyond expectations.
Miss Nena DeBerry Returns From Western North Carolina Trip
Miss Nena DeBerry spent the summer at Slowing Rock and other Western North Carolina points and has now returned home.
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Nena DeBerry
Slowing Rock
North Carolina
Twice Seven Book Club Meeting Delights Members
The Twice Seven Book Club met Tuesday afternoon with Mrs. N. P. Murphy. Members were warmly entertained in a home festooned with potted plants and flowers, and delicious refreshments were served.
Local residents return from visits across several towns
Miss May Williams returns from Greensboro to Fayetteville while Miss Mary Crotsey arrives from New York City to visit Mrs. J R Tolar Jr. Miss Berdie Alston comes home from Oxford. Mrs Emma Hunter visits Anson county. Multiple locals travel between Wytheville Goldsboro Morganton Rockford Rockland Winston-Salem and Oxford with several staying or returning.
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Mary Crotsey
New York City
J. R. Tolar, Jr
McKethans Spend Several Days at Pinehurst This Week
Mr and Mrs H M McKethan spent several days at Pinehurst this week visiting the resort area and enjoying local amenities.
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Mrs. H. M. McKethan
Pinehurst
Local Visitors Mosaic Highlights New Bern Week
New Bern locals report a steady stream of visitors and extended stays this week. Flora Morgan from Oriental and Hugh Jones of Beaufort spent days in town. Belle Miller of Maribel and Mrs. A T Scott from Rhems joined friends here. Other guests included Mr. and Mrs. C Duncan in Kinston and Mrs. C W Bell of Goldsboro visiting J L Tolson’s home.
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New Bern
Flora Morgan
Oriental
Hugh Jones
Beaufort
Belle Miller
Maribel
A. T. Scott
Rhems
Little Con federates Chapter Meeting in Warsaw
The Little Con federates Chapter C of C met with Miss Bessie Barden hosting. Members voted to donate to the Old Soldiers Home Confederate Woman's Home Mrs Parsley portrait fund and the Jackson Memorial Bridge. A monthly program on Romance of History followed with music by Graded School faculty. New member Annie Lee Adkins joined, five new members this year.
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Warsaw
Little Confederates
C. of C
Bessie Barden
Old Soldiers
Hammond, Meader and Smith
Fannie Monroe
Annie Lee Adkins
Local residents and visitors gather in brief notices
Mrs. W. D. Thomas returned last week from a visit to Wilmington. Miss Sue Hussey of Wallace is the guest of her sister Mrs. J. H. Carter. Mrs. Mitchell of Kinston visits her daughter Mrs. R. H. Best. Mr. Julian Moore of Wilmington stops en route to Philadelphia for a two year medical course at the University of Pennsylvania. He has completed studies at the University of this State. Miss Brookie Hines leaves for Raleigh to study at St. Mary’s School.
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Mrs. Lee Holmes
Wilmington
Thomas Hale
Miss Smith , Paul
Grantsboro
New Bern
St. Mary’s School
Raleigh
Sue Hussey
Wallace
J. H. Carter
Julian Moore
Philadelphia
University of Pennsylvania
Elizabeth Moore
Moore
University
Brookie Hines
Charlotte Social Notes Highlight Local Visits and Return Plans
Mrs Reynolds plans return to Charlotte around October 10 after a summer at Waynesville and Mountain house parties. Mrs Twitty returns from Bowling Rock and Waynesville, Miss Alice Springs arrived from Blowing Rock. Mr and Mrs McDaniel visit from Georgia, Yorkes return from Raleigh, Roper and Annie Roper visit Laurinburg, Thompson families visit Colonial Heights, Book Club hosts first fall meeting with refreshments.
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Charlotte
W. A. Reynolds
Waynesville
Alice Springs
Blowing Rock
E. G. Norvell
Mrs Spencer Hosts Bridge Afternoon
Mrs J L Spencer entertained guests at a Wednesday bridge gathering. Vases of asters and other flowers adorned the music and living rooms where play took place. The high score prize, a set of cut glass goblets, was won by Mrs Br W Mellon.
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J. L. Spencer
Bridge
Br. W. Mellon
Miss Annie McDuffie Attends School in St
Greensboro report notes Miss Annie McDuffie is attending school at St. Continued on page sixteen with unspecified details from Greensboro dated Sept 23.
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Greensboro
Annie McDuffie
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Pat Martin
Fair Bluff
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Jennie Brown
Hallsboro
Honey Hill School
J. A. Brown
O. W. Williamson
Cherry Grove
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J. J. Anderson
Mount Olive
Doane Hicks
Faison
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S. H. Hobb
C. H. Smith
Sanford, Fla
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E. R. Stroud
Jessie Lee
Smithfield
Lady Doles
Elm City
John Mozingo
Ocala, Fla
J. P. Brown
Fayetteville
Luke Blue
John Stubbs
Claude Bullock
Center
J. B. Anderson
Darlington
S. C
H. G. McCormick
Mary A. Taylor
Nell Butler
Salemburg
Rebe Ausby
Halifax
Carlet Osescy
Mark McDaniel
Akron
Ohio
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J. L. Watch
H. Weinstein
Kerin Lum McMillian
Dman
E. S. Wright
Kinston
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Dunn
J. Tolson
J. J. Cuthrell
Plymouth
George ‘H. Hodges
J. Ht. Hodges
Mosrias
Jave Westbrook
Wilson
Clinton
Kate Williamson
Rose Hill
D. C. Johnson
Lucile Johnson
J. C. Herring
Rocky Mount
Mary Lane
Maryland
H. E. Lance
Roseboro
Katie Boney
Mrs. L. J. Everton
Eunice Parker
John Quinn
Mike Blanche Sanford
Clarkton
P. H. Hobbs
Abbottsburg
Cora Clarke
Queen’s College
W. H. Goodman
Concord
Ilsa Benson
Elizabethtown
Margaret Johnson
Maxton
Rosa Lee Clark
Richmond
China
Janie Stephens
Council
Freeman
Minnie Mae Byrd
Virginia
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Walter Wiles
May Williiams
Emma Hunter
Anson County
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Goldsboro
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Winston-Salem
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Wytheville, Va
H. A. Rankin
Douglas Rankin
Morganton
J. 8. Moody
Josephine Martin
Rockland, Me
Janie Underwood
W. H. White
Augusta McKethan
Katherine Purdie
Mrs. C. Duncan
Lillian Hill
Morehead City
William Milan
Pauline White
Graded School
Nannie Creaugh
Pollocksville
Mrs. L. 8. Wood
Missey Sadie
Ethel Wood
Ladies’ Aid Society of the Baptist Church
Lila Kennedy
H. L. Stevens
Walkner
Charleston
Citadel Military Academy
Inez Milliken
Greenville
W. D.thomas
Mrs. Mitchell
R. H. Best
W. H. Twitty
Bowling Rock
W. F. McDanicl
Georgia
J. F. Yorke
J. A. Roper
Annie Roper
Laurinburg
Carrie Thompson
Miss Hallie Thompson
Davidson
W. N. Thompson
Franklin Gordon
Colonial Heights
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