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21 A P A GE OF CHARLOTTE SDNDAY .OBSERVER, SUNDAY, JANUARY 21, 1917. GASTONIA HAPPENTNGE to BOY SCOUT TUP Hi TBI HUE" CLUB ABE '.1ED AT 6AST0I1IA Youth of That Town Will Become Khaki Clad Enthusiastic Meeting Was Held Friday Night at the Court House for Purpose of Organization. Special to The Observer. Gastonia, Jan. 20. At a meeting held In the court house Friday niffht. organisations for the Boy Scouts and Camp Fir Girls wera perfected. Scout Commissioner Steere, of Charlotte, to gether With President Oldham, of the Charlotte council, and Mr. Wilkes and Mr. Wilcox, together with one scout, came over to Gastonia to assist In the work. Miss Carrie Grave, of the Charlotte T. W. C. A., also came over to instruct the girls In the Camp Fire work. President J. H. Separk. of the Chamber of Commerce, presided at the meeting which was opened with a prayer by Rev. II. H. Jordan. The program was arranged so as to give the people of the city a clear con ception of the aims of the movements and the unusual possibilities for good among boys and girls. Miss Carrie Graves had the closest attention of the girls and at the meet ing 23 charter members were listed. They will meet at an early date and select their leaders and organise. Sat urday a number of high school girls of the city called at the Chamber of Commerce and made known their de sire to join, and a total of about 100 will make up the local organisation within the next few weeks. There are a few more than 100 boys wishing to become Boy Scouts and they will now have their opportunity. A number of representative citizens have already become members of the local council, being W. L. Balthls, J. H. Separk, J. H. BenderUte. II- H. Jordan, H. B. Moore, R. B. Babington, T. M. Fayssoux. O. W. Smith. W. N. Davis, Joseph . Wray, Edgar N. Le Blanc and CI W- Roberts. The coun cil will be organised and a scout com missioner elected and scout masters appointed at an early date, in the meantime the enlistment of more boys will continue. Ersie Ratchford. Audrey Ratchford. Virginia Henderlite. Maude Caldwell, Sara Elizabeth Love, Frances Robin son, Annie Bland. Mabel Glenn. Eleanor Smith. Marguerite Troutman. Edith Fur, Laura Caldwell. Mary Koyd, Jennie May Beam, Mamie Shu ford. May Shuford, Geneva McEntire. iouls Tarboroogb, Ruth Craig. Helen Koyd. Wilm Blanton and Mrs. C. W. Roberts. MRS. GATES DEAD. Gastonia. Jan. 29. Mrs. Elizabeth Gates, better known as "Granny Gates," who was the great-grandmother of Mrs. Miles Rhyne and Mrs. Xon Lindsay, died at her home near Lincolnton December 24. Had Mrs. Gates lived until April 8 she would have been an even 100 years old. The Citizens Andrew E. Moore, President A. C Myers, V. President W. H. Adams, Cashier John A. Hunter, Jr., Asst Cashier GASTONIA, N.C Capital, Sulplus and Undivided Profits, $150,000.00 Conservatively managed and being equipped with best facilities, this bank solicits the accounts of corpora tions, firms and individuals, promising the utmost liber ality consistent with safe business methods. Savings Department operated in which 1.00 will open an account Certificates of Deposit issued. . FRANKLIN HOTEL GASTONIA, n. C Hear Sevthera R- R.. Station. Mrs. S. F. NEW, Proprietress. $2.00 a Day American Plan. IDEAL THEATRE MONDAY Clara Kimball Young y Official Wife ALSO PEARL WHITE, la Pearl of the Army f II lfte ISO ADMISSIONS 15c GASTONIA AND GASTON COUNTY FOLKS The 25th Series of the Stock of the GASTONIA MUTUAL BUILDING AND LOAN ASSOCIATION. Is now open and YOU are Invited to Join. OUR RECORD IX It IS N 4.S44 Share Now l Frrv r S42.IOO.OO Matared Daring Year. J s SU.OM-M fasti Dtstribatcd to Stockholder tell Months. S42J00.M Montages Gaacetled. Time required to waive stock years and S months at eoet as $S3S per share Loans made from S to 11 months after application. Stock Loans and withdrawals in It days. Yon can Save Money by this method and get good profits beside. Our stock earns more than per cent annual Interest F- G. MrLl'RD, Secretary and Treasurer. MISS TORRENCE TO BE HEARD IN GASTONIA In Concert With Signor Sorren tino, Leading Tenor of Royal Theater, Florence, Italy. Special to The Observer. Gastonia, Jan. 30. One-of the most talked-of events' now engaging the at tention of Gastonia society is the early coming of Signor Umberto Sorrentino, "the emotional singer with the glor ious voice." Signor Sorrentino is said to be the youngest grand opera tenor in America today. Appearing here with him will be Miss Marie Torrenee, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Frost Tor ence, a native of Gastonia, who, on February 3, will be graduated from the New Tork School of Music and Art. Miss Torrenee is now a soloist at the Bronx Forum In New Tork City and this appearance is but a recogni tion of her distinction as an artist. George Roberts, the well known pianist, of New Tork City, will ac company them. This concert will be given in the graded school auditorium on the even ing of February 7 under the auspices of William Gaston Chapter of Daugh ters of American Revolution. Miss Torrence's soprano voice has been compared with Tow's, her notes even going to higher levels. Her mus ical education in New Tork. noted re cently in these columns, has put her in the company of the master artists and Gastonia will welcome back the young woman of its own people with the warmeth and pride befitting the brilliant evening. Signor Sorrentino is the leading tenor of Royal Theater, Florence, Italy; Grand Opera de Nice. France; Theater National of Mexico City; Bos ton Grand Opera Company, etc He Is now touring America and Gastonia gets him February 7. MEETING S. O. S. CLUB AT HOME MISS ADAMS Special to The Observer. Gastonia. Jan. 20. At her home on South Oakland street Wednesday aft ernoon Miss Rebecca Adams was hos tess at a most delightful meeting of the 8. and O. Club. Trail was played at three tables, after which the guests were invited into the dining room, where a delicious course luncheon was served. The decorations were especially pretty, the centerpiece being a large basket of pink carnations and white narcissus and the room being ! fitted with pink-shaded candles, covers were laid for 14. Besides members of the club. Mrs. Andrew E. Moore was an invited guest. THE GASTONIA CHAMBER'S NOMINATING COMMITTEE Gastonia. Jan. 20. At a meeting of the officers of the Gastonia Cham ber of Commerce Friday night, the following committee to nominate seven directors and a treasurer were appointed. A. C. Jones, chairman; J. L. Beal. W. J. Clifford. "R. B. Ba bington, A. E. Woltt. This committee will hold its first meeting Saturday evening at which time the new officers may be nomi nated. National Bank ROOMS Large and Comfortable TABLE and SERVICE Homelike. Lime, Cement Plaster, Laths, Mortar Colors Anything In the Building Line JNO.L.BEAL. Gastonia, N. C Trans., iosnga ay. . n;iii r ill FEBRUARY WILL BE Commercial Secretaries, Farm ers, Bankers and Other Busi ness Men From All Parts of State Will Be Present Special to The Observer. Gastonia, Jan. 20. President J. II. Separk says the meeting of the bank ers, business men, eecretaies and farm demonstrators to be held in Gastonia Februay 6 to S will be the greatest gathering of business men ever held in the Carolina, and the program in cludes some of the most prominent men in the country Monday, February S, the secretaries and demonstrators will arrive. Dem onstrators will each nke an exhibit of the products grown in their respec tive counties. Secretary Roberts, of the Gastonia Chamber of Commerce, will give a banquet to the visiting sec retaries Monday evening. Tuesday, the bankers and business men will arrive. In the morning there will be a joint meeting of the secre taries and the county agents, and Just prior to the big banquet to be served at 12:30 the visitors will be given an automobile ride over the City of Gas tonia "The Textile Center." The ladies of Gastonia will serve a banquet which promises to be one of the best ever served in the South. The Gastonia Music Club will furnish an excellent program. They have been practicing for several weeks for this occasion. GASTONIA SECRETARY TO DELIVER ADDRESS e Invited by Dr. Clarence Poe to Explain Greater Gaston Idea to Social Service Conference. Special to The Observer. Gastonia, Jan. 20. C. W. Roberts, secretary of the Gastonia Chamber of Commerce and the greater Gaston County Association, will address the North Carolina Conference for . So cial Service Tuesday morning at the conferent-e on current examples of social progress, using as his subject, The Greater Gaston County Associa tion and - hew it serves an entire county." Dr. Clarence Poe will pre side at this meeting nd has selected this address beeausl be things it would be well for every county in the State of North Carolina to fol low the Gaston County idea. MR. RUD GOES TO TENNESSEE. Gastonia. Jan. 20. W. K. Reld, son of Mr. and Mrs. J. P. Reid. who has held a position with the A. H. Guion Company for several years, left Thurs day for Chattanooga, Tenn., where he goes to accept a position in the offices of the cfaim department of the South ern Express Company in that city. Holland Realty and Insurance Company J. M. noiiaad, Manager. GASTOXIA, N. C. TALK WITH tiaithcocli ! " Gastonia Beal Estate" Off ice Glenn BuihUng Opposite Xew Bank Building Try Pboaea SSS ar SS. Gastonia, N. C. TRY Royal Cafe AT VEW STAND Across Street From Postofflce Good Cooks aad a Clean Kitchen GASTOXIA, X. C. Pietant Telephone & Telegraph Company Universal telephone service, m - through connection with Bell sys tem, up-to-date local service. Talk, don't write and walk. Rates reasonable one of the few things that has not advanced in price since the war in Europe began. Rent a telephone, transact your business over it. and save time, worry and expense. Call Contract Department Who ttill be glad to quote rates. Piedmont Telephone & JelEpphlonipany. W EVENT FAIR ASSOCIATION ELECTS T. L CRAIG PRESIDENT W. T. Rankin, Vice President Gratifying Report by Treasur er Holland Old Directors Re Elected -Fine Prospects. Special to The Observer. Gastonia, Jan. 20. At the annual meeting of the stockholders of the Gaston County Fair Association held in the office of Secretary J. M. Hol land Thursday afternoon at 4:30 o'clock, Col. T. L. Craig was re-elected president, W. T. Rankin, vice presi dent, and all of the old board of di rectors were re-elected as follows: A. C. Jones, R. G. Rankin, J. L. Beal, F. L. Smyre, A. J. Kirby, G. R. Spencer and A. E. Woltt. Mr. Holland, who in secretary and treasurer, submitted his financial re port which showed that the 1916 fair was a sptsmlid success financially and from the standpoint of attendance. The association has no outstanding obligations, has a considerable equip ment and some money in the bank. The stockholders present expressed themselves as being highly pleased with the showing made for the sec ond annual fair. HISTORIC HOME BURNED. Stanley,. Jan. 20. The historical home of John H. Kutledge, near this place, has been completely destroyed by fire. An ordinary oil lump ex ploded and so quickly did the flames flash over the room in which the acci dent occurred, that it was Impossible to extinguish them. There was 1,100 insurance on the building and con tents, covering about half the loss. Mrs. Henry Garrison, aged 82, died at her home. Just west of here, Tues day, funeral services were conducted a Mt Zton Wednesday. The members of the Recreation Book Club decided to discontinue regular weekly meetings until later, when the weather improves. They expect to obtain a new set of books. Mrs. Lydia Cole of Virginia, who has been visiting her father, L. L. Smith, was called home on account of receiving, news that her husband was injured in an accident while at work with an engine. Mrs. A. IS. McLurd. who has been seriously ill at her home for the past few weeks, is no better. Rev. W. W. Rimmer of Lincolton filled his regular appointment here last night and today. Fred Rhyne, the newly-elected cashier of the bank at this place, has taken charge of the bank and E. E. Abernethy has gone to Denver, where he takes charge of the branch bank. F. Li. Carpenter is at home with his family today, having returned from a trip in the western part of the State, Mr. and Mrs. Jacob Jenkins spent Friday in Charlotte with friends. Messrs. Sigmon, Reinhardt and Rutledge have recently secured some new contracts for dredging and expect to install other dredging boats for this work. Mrs. Frank Hovis, who has been sick in Gastonia, was able to return home this week. The literary society of the High I School delivered an interesting pro gram Friday afternoon after regular school hours, the subject for discus sion was "Which is the Most Useful, Wood or Iron?" THE GROWTH OF Depends in large measure upon her Transportation facilities Fast Passenger Schedules. Prompt local and through freight service. Courteous treatment is of fered by Piedmont & Northern Railway Company GASTONIA The First National Bank GASTONIA, N. C. Capital Surplus and Profits Total Resources . . Officers L. L. Jenkins, President. S. N. Boyce, Cashier J. Lee Robinson, Active Vice President M. T. Wilson, Assistant Cashier R. R. Ray, Vice President. D. M. Robinson, Teller v Directors Thos. L. Craig, chairman; L. L Jenkins, J. Lee Robinson, R. R. Ray, J. O. White, J. K. Dixon, 0. F. Mason. S. N. Boyce, L. F. Groves, S. M. Robinson,, W. J. Clif ford, B. H. Parker, S. L. Smyre. Robinson Shoe Co. Gastonia C NEW 1S16 INDUSTRIES OF VALUED JIT $2,818,000 According to Advance Informa tion From Office of Secretary of State Another Cotton Mill . This Month at $400,000. Special to Tle Observer. Gastonia. Jan. 20. Advance infor mation from the office of the Secre tary of the State shows that during the year 1916 there were 18 new in dustries incorporated In that county, including eight cotton mills, one brick plant and 11 other enterprises . This month there has already been another cotton mill incorporated with a capital of $400,000, and just prior to January 1, 1916, there were some more cotton mills incorporated that have been completed and put into op eration in 1916. And it is still ru mored on the streets of Gastonia that still another cotton mill is to be given birth soon. MRS. A. E. McLURD IS CRITICALLY ILL Special to The Observer. Gastonia, Jan. 20. The condition of Mrs. A. E. McLurd is considered crit ical at Stanley where she has been ill at her home for a number of weeks. Mrs. McLurd is 82 years of age and is the mother of E. G. McLurd and Mrs. R. B. Babington, of Gastonia. LYCEUM ATTRACTION AT CENTRAL SCHOOL Special to The Observer. Gastonia. Jan. 20. Tickets for the next Lyceum attraction next Tuesday night at the Central school auditor ium will go on sale at 1 p. m. next Monday at Kennedy's. The Davenny Festival Quint is the attraction. REPUBLICANS TO MEET. Gastonia, Jan. 20. A meeting of Gaston County Republicans is called for Tuesday at 1 o'clock to be held in the City Hall lr Gastonia. VISITORS TO GASTONIA. Gastonia, Jan. 20. Joe R. Nixon and bride spent the day in Gastonia. Mr. Nixon is superintendent of schools at Cherryville. GASTONIA PARAGRAPHS Clara Kimball Toung made her rep utation in the play, "My Official Wife," in which she appears at the Ideal Monday. One attraction of the Franklin Ho tel, Mrs. New, the proprietress, makes her guests feel at home. The moving picture theaters of Gastonia are Bhowing as good pic tures as any town in the country. "Everything Good to Eat" at a Clean Grocery Store Pure Goods. Prompt Delivery Prices Right. Harry-Baber Co. Inc. Phones 4 and 44S. GASTOXIA, V. C. $ 150,000.00 190,000.00 2,000,000.00 A Robinson, J. H. Separk, F. Shoes, Hosiery, Hats and Bags. The Home of Good Shoes DRUM CORPS TO PARADE FOR CITY'S VISITORS Thirty Members Will Turn Out in Dress Parade at the Big Meet ing in February. .. e Speclnl to The Observer. Oastonia. Jan. 20. The famous Gastonia fythian Drum Corps held a meeting Friday night to consider the matter of entertaining the visi tors to the February meeting, and it was voted to give a dress parade and exhibition drill. There are about 30 members of this drum corps of which R. G. Cherry is president. F. C. Abernethy, secretary, and J. Holland Morrow, drum major. The boys will nightly practice for the coming meet ing and they will have a treat in store for every person who ' visits Gastonia on Tuesday, February 6. The Gastonia Drum Corps Is In great demand in many Southern cities and the opportunity to view them is ex ceptional. MEETING OF CENTRAL TEACHERS POSTPONED Special to The Observer. Gastonia, Jan. 20. On account of the very inclement weather the Joint meeting of the teachers of the first, second and third grades of the Central school and the mothers of the pupils In those grades, which was scheduled for last Wednesday afternoon, was postponed until next Wednesday aft ernoon. The hour is the same as orig inally announced, namely from 3 to 4 The education committee of the Wo man's Betterment Association, under whose auspices this meeting Is to be held, are desirous of having as many of the mothers present as possible. COTTON SCARCE IN 1918. Gastonia, Jan. 20. There were 4, 717 bales of cotton ginned in Gaston County from the crop of 1916 prior to January 1, 1917, as compared with 8,971 bales ginned to January 1, 1916. For S a f e REGISTERED BERKSHIRE PIGS Oakland Park Farm G.R. LEWIS, GASTONIA North Carolina W. T. Rankin, Pres. and Treaa. E. B. Brtttaln, Secretary 0. B. Armstrong, R. Grady Rankin. Vice Presidents. Gastonia Insurance & Realty Go, PAID IN CAPITAL, SSO.OOO.OO. Insurance, Real Estate, Loans, Rente, General Investment, i DIRECTORS W. T. Rankin, Pres and Treas. Ozark Mills and Riverside Farm. R. Grady Rankin, Vice President. S. M. Robinson, Sea- Treas. Lowell Cotton Mills and Peerless Mfg. Co. R. R. Ray, Sec-Treas. McAden Mills Thos. W. Wilson, Merchant GASTONIA, W. O. ' Oastonia Real Estate la as staple as gold dollars. We are dealers and can supply you with Real Estate la Gtoa County suitable tor any1 purpose. COZY THEATRE OASTONIA, N. C. Presents Tuesday Mme. Petrova In "EXTRAVAGANCE" WEDNESDAY FRANCIS X. BUSHMAN and BEVERLY BAYNE In "IN A MILLION A MINUTE FRIDAY Mary Pickford In "LESS THAN THE DUST" Cocker Machine and foundry Company GASTONIA. If. O. VISIT GASTONIA . . . "THE TEXTILE CENTER" V OPPORTUNITIES FOR THE CAPITALIST ' MANUFACTURER INVESTOR AND TRUCK FARMER. t Send for copy of New Gastonia Magazine put this week. - "' " ' - - Gastonia Chamber of Commerce J. H. Separk, President A. G. Myers, V. President .JLJUobbsonJr'JPresident Ctortsetary NEW DIRECTORS FOR GASTONIA CHAMBER Seven Named Instead of Eigh teen as Befors W. H. Adams Chosen Treasurer. Special to The Observer. j Gastonia, Jan. 20. The nominating committee of the Gastonia Chamber of Commerce tonight nominated 8. N. Boyce, director of finance; W, B. Mor ris, of mercantile department; J. H. Kennedy, publicity; T. L. Craig, con ventions; F. D. Barkley, traffic; CLB. Armstrong, industries; J. M. Holland, civic affairs; W. H. Adams, treasurer. They were elected, making now seven directors instead ef eighteen as heretofore. NEW ISSUE OF BONDS ALREADY IN DEMAND Special to The Observer. Gastonia, Jan. 20. A number of purchasers have made applications fer the issue of $100,000 bonds lust auv thortzed by the Legislature for Gas ton County. The sale will take place February sixteenth. BROADWAY THEATRE MONDAY "Saving the Family Name" by Philips Smalley And Mary MacLaren. C. B. Armstrong, Pres. and Tree Clara and Dunn Mfg. Cos., and Monarch Cotton Mills Co, J. K. Dixon, pres. and Treas. Trea ton Cotton Mills. Andrew E. Moor. Treas. and Gen, Mgr., Loray Mills.. Pres. Cltlasns National Bank, and See. and Treas. Mayes Mfg. Co. B. B. Brtttaln, Secretary. PATRONIZE . J. L Adams Drug Store Opposite Poatofflce and Just as Reliable. f Phone 15 ,vJ ' GASTONIA. W. O. " Builders of Textile Machinery Soft Clean Grey Iron Castings. v:"Vfr: 4-