CHAlvLOTTE SUNDAi U-clVi, SUNDAY, FilBUUAivi 4, 1917.
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WELCOME TO IE QBSD16
GUESTS; FINE PBOGRKU
FOR DISTINGUISHED E
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Details Complete for Reception
Next Tuesday of Chairman
Harding, Federal Reserve
President Harrison, Southern
Railway, and President Miller
of Richmond's Bank. "
Special to The Observer.
Gastonia, Feb. S. With some 20t
men and women working during the
whole week past, Gastonia ia row In
readiness to receive the several hun
dred visitors who will be her guest
from Monday, February 5. to Friday,
February .
The chief attraction of the meetings
ill be the address of Hon. W. P. G.
Harding, governor or the Federal Re
' serve Board. Mr. Harding will ad
dress the business men of the State at
a general banquet at the armory, in
Gastonia at 12:30 o'clock Tuesday, and
st 8:S0 o'clock at the Gaston County
fourt house. In Gastonia. he will ad
press the farmers and others who will
Sot hear him at the banquet, and then
n the evening at 8 o'clock, he win
be the guest of honor at an exclusive
banker's banquet at the Armington
Hotel, In Gastonia. at which there will
be some ISO prominent bankers front
fcorth Carolina. South Carolina. Rich
jnond, Va., and other Southern cities.
M. Harding will speak to the fanners
in The Observations of the Next
?rop."
; Elaborate plans have ben made for
Kth banquets. The wontn of fias
on la will serve the banquet at noon,
furnishing their own and best china,
lilver and linen. Miss LJIMan Atkins
orchestra will furnish th i.iusie for
the evening banquet and the Castonia
"Music Club will furnish th music for
the noon banquet, which will include
a "Welcome Song," the words of
which are by Mrs. Brock man. it Gas
tonia. Immediately after No 37 arrive with
Mr. Harding all guests will aswmblS
at the Armington Hotel to review the
drills of the Gastonia Drum Corp.
after which an visitors will be Riven
an automobile ride over the 'Textile
Center." On the return from the auto
mobile ride, the guests will gather at
the' Armington Hotel Just previous to
marching to the armory for the gen
eral banquet. Arrangements have been
made to seat four hundred at this
banquet.
Attractive souvenir badges will be
presented to each guest with his name
on it
Mr. I. L. Jenkins, president of the
First National Bank, will serve as
toastmaster. while Mr. Andrew E.
Moore, president of the Citizen's
Gastoniaris Who Will Welcome
Visitors to Gastonia This Week
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C. B. Answtrong, Mayor of Gastonia. J. H. Srpark, President of the Cham
ber of Commerce ( Manufacturer. )
GASTOFI FAIR OCTOBER 9-1 3
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New Commodious Poultry Build
ing Three Departments for
Livestock New Premium List
75,009 People Expected
Next Fair.
Special to The Observer.
Gastonia, Feb. . October 9, 10, 11,
II. and 13, 1917. are the dates for
Gaston County's third annual fair,
which will be held in this city, the
election having been made at an
important meeting of the board of di
rectors Friday evening.
It will be of interest to those en
gaged in the poultry business to know
that the directors decided to erect
at the next fair, a commodious poultry
building. In addition to this and the
already splendid equipment, a num
ber of other changes and additions
were authorized.
Owing to the complete revision of
the premiums to be offered this Fall,
it was decided to have printed and
distributed, at once. 5.0 (mi copies of
the premium list this being in addi
tion to the regular issue during July.
Also, owing to the large display
of live stock last year, this department
was divided into three .ceparate de
partments, cattle, horse and pigs.
Already the secretary ); received
numerous inquiries from some of the
largest carnivals on the road. Reports
that have gone abroad of the wonder
fully successful fair of last year, and
the unprecedented growth of Gas
tonia. made the amusement world "sit
up and take notice," said Secretary
Holland.
One of Mr. Holland's slogans is:
M The fair is no side issue with us.'
Seventy-one thousand, eight hundred
and fifty pieces of advertising matter
were distributed last year, the attend
ance, in spite of rain twice that of
1915 fair. More than 75,000 people
are expected for 1917 fair. Gastonia
la a city growing by leaps and bounds,
ight new cotton mills, making a total
of 23, built and being built since last
fair, giving Increase, before 1917, of
more than 5,000 new people. The
motto of the fair is: 'If it is worth
doing, it's worth doing right."
FOR STATE CHAMBER OF
COMMERCE FRED N. TATE
Of High Point Will Make Address
on This SubjectWritten
Opinions Requested From Absentees.
Gastonia, Feb. 3. One of the "im
portant business matters to come' be
fore the Gastonia meeting will be the
discussion of the need of a State
Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Fred N.
Tate, of High Point, N. C, will make
the recommendation and lead the dis
cussion. A number of business men of the
Stat? and many organizations and
firms are desirous ot seeing a State
Chamber of Commerce formed, to
advertise the State as a whole and
look after matters of State-wide in
terest, and with a special view of
maintaining a State Freight Bureau
for the benefit of the small cities and
individual shippers who may become
members of the body.
The business men and shippers of
the State are urged to attend this'
meeting and to assist In the organiza
tion of a State body if it is decided to
do so.
If all those who cannot attend will
express their opinion by writing the
Gastonia Chamber of Commerce, it
will be a great assistance to the
meeting.
IMPORTANT COMMITTEES
Progressive Meeting Held Friday
Night Geo. P. Stowe Presi
dent D. P. Stowe, Sec.
Special to The Observer.
Gastonia, Feb. t. At a meeting of
the board of directors of the Belmont
Chamber of Commerce, held Friday
night these committees were named
to look after certain municipal Im
provements which the Belmont
Chamber is anxious to bring about:
Municipal Improvement Committee
S. P. Stowe, chairman; W. B. Puett
J. W. Armstrong, Dr. W. W. Davis,
and R. L. Stowe.
Agricultural Committee J. Q. Hall,
chairman, A. J. Rankin, J. M. Sloan,
J. Arthur Rhyne, and J. R. Gaston.
Mercantile Committee W. J. Fran
els, chairman; W. R. Stowe, J. W.
Stowe. J. D. Tucker, and J. W. Howe.
Industrial Committee F. P. Hall,
chairman; Dr. G. H. West R. F. Cox,
J. D. Hall, and W. D. Crawford.
The Belmont Chamber of Commerce
was organized by, and is a unit of the
Greater Gaston County Association.
Since its organization, Belmont has
made great strides in municipal im
provements. George W. Stowe, a prominent mer
chant of Belmont I the president of
the Chamber and D. P. Stowe, post
master of Belmont Is the efficient
secretary. Belmont ia on of the most
progressive, and fastest growing
towns in Gaston County, and the Bel
mont Chamber ot Commerce haa
more than 50 charter member, and
haa added many additional members
since its organization.
C. C. KIRKPATRICK OF THE
CHICAGO HARVESTER CO.
Will Address Meeting on State
wide Divirsification -Experienced
and Forceful Speaker.
Special to The Observer.
Gastonia, Feb. 3. In line with the
State Chamber and Freight Bureau
will also be considered the advisability
of conducting a State-wide diversifi
cation campaign. Mr. C. C Klrk
patrlck, of Chicago, will come to Gas
tonia for the occasion and help In
shaping the plans for this campaign,
and if undertaken, It will one of the
greatest things the people of North
Carolina could take up at this time.
Mr. Klrkpatrtoit Is a forceful speaker
and thoroughly experienced in this
work, and his Idea and auggesUona
will be of special value to all who
hear him.
A. G. Myers, First Vice President of S. A. Robinson, Second Vice President
the Chamber of Commerce of tbc Chamber of Commerce
(Banker.) - (Merchant) '
National Bank, will make the address GASTON I AS COMPANY B
of welcome. Mr. W. & Blakeney.
president of the North Carolina
Bankers' Association will respond to
the address of welcome. Mr. O. F.
Mason, of Gastonia. will introduce the
guest of honor, and following the ad
dress of Mr. Harding will come an
address by John M. Miller. Jr.. of
Richmond. Va.. president of the First
Vstinnal Rank th.m anil fr FlrftT
Harrison, of Washington. D. C. prest
I dent of the Southern Railway.
GUESTS OF MUSIC CLUB
Special to The Observer.
Gastonia. . Feb. S. The Gastonia
Music Club, through Mrs. G W
Ragan, has extended an invitation to
Captain Bulwinkle and his entire com
pany to attend the Sorrentino-Tor-rence
concert Wednesday night next
as guests of the Music Club.
NEWSPAPER MEN COMING
FOR OUTSIDE PAPERS
South Carolina, Atlanta and
Other Cities Will Have Repre
sentatives for Castonia's Big
Meetings.
Special to The Observer.
Gastonia. Feb. 3. From the present
returns a number of newspaper men
will attend the Gastonia meetings,
not only from North Carolina papers,
but South Carolina and .Atlanta, Ga.,
Will also have representatives.
Welcome to Gastonia
"THE MOST TALKED OF CITY IN THE CAROUNAS."
We invite the public and specially the Farmers to come to Gastonia Tuesday,
February 6th, and hear address of Hon. W. P. G. Harding, Governor Federal Reserve
Board of the United States, at Court House at 3:30 o'clock in the afternoon.
Gastonia Is Your Opportunity
Send for copy Gaston Magazine.
Gastonia Chamber of Commerce v
J. H. SEP ARK, President A. G. MYERS, First V. President S. A. ROBINSON, 2d V.
W. H. ADAMS, Treasurer O. W. ROBERTS, Secretary.
Die Citizens National Bank
Andrew E. Moore, President A. G. 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 51.00 will
open an account.
Certificates of Deposit issued.
FRANKLIN HOTEL
GASTONIA. N.. C.
Near Southern R. R. Station.
Mrs. S. F. NEW, Proprietress.
$2.00 a Day
American Plan.
ROOMS
Large and Comfortable
TABLE and SERVICE
Homelike.
IDEAL THEATRE "SZ.
gastoma Mortar Colors
MONDAY
ROBERT EDESON Anything in the
'TaAentf Men" Biding Line
Cn2T-- JNO.L.BEAL.
Tear! of the Army." Gastonia, N. C
Cocker Machine and
Foundry Company
GASTONIA. N. C.
Builders of
Textile Machinery -
Soft Clean Grey Iron
Castings.
Holland Realty and
Insurance Company
J. M. Holland, Manager, .
GASTONIA. N. C.
TALK WITH -
Haithcocli !
"Gastonia Real Estate"
Office Glenn Building
Opposite New Bank Building
Try Phones SM or M.
Gastonia, N. C.
TRY
Royal Cafe
AT NEW STAND
Arrow Street From Poetoffice
Good Cooks and a Clean Kitchen
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GASTONIA. N. C.
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Piedmont Telephone &
Telegraph Company
Universal telephone service,
through connection with Bell sys
tem, up-to-date local service. Talk,'
don't write and walk. Rates
k 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 will be glad to
Quote rates.
Piedmont Telephone &
Telegraph Company
THE GROWTH OF
GASTONIA
. 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
"Everything Good to
Eat" at a
Clean
, Grocery
Store
Pare Goods. Prompt Delivery
Prices Right.
Harry-Baber Co.
Inc.
Phones 46 and 446.
GASTONIA, N. C.
The First National Bank
GASTONIA, N. C.
We are dealers in all kinds of property in
Gastonia and vicinity, and are in position to
f urnish you with property suitable for any pur
pose. , '
Insurance of all forms placed. ! ;
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Inquiries from out of town parties will re-;
ceive prompt and careful attention.
Gastonia Insurance & Realty Co.
GASTONIA, N. C. , ' '
GASTONIA GARAGE COMPANY
AUTOMOBILE REPAIRING AND SUPPLIES
Phone 193. GASTONIA, N. C
All Accessories. Expert Mechanicians
Full Force Mechanics. Quick Service.
75 Auto Space. Thorough Service.
J. R. DELLINGER, ... - - - Manager
Capital .$ 150,000.00
Surplus 150,000.00
Undivided Profits 40,000.00
Assets 2,000,000.00
Your business solicited.
IF 6 f S a l e
REGISTERED
BERKSHIRE PIGS
Oakland Park Farm
G. R. LEWIS,
GASTONIA North Carolina
Robinson
Shoe Co.
Gastonia, N. C.
Shoes, Hosiery, Hats and
Bags.
The Home of Good Shoes
STORE FOR RENT
In town of 2,000 where there la
a splendid opening tor a general
dry foods store, there la none now.
Storeroom 25x100" In good location
and rent is reasonable. For in
formation, write
J.W.SUMMEY
D ALIAS. N. C.
Essanay-Chaplin
Revue of 1916.
Cozy Theatre
MONDAY
PATRONIZE
J. L Adams Drug Store
Opposite Foatofflce and last as
Reliable.
Phone 15
GASTONIA. 3f. C
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