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CHARLOTTE SUNDAY OBSERVER, SUNDAY, MARCH 4, 1917. 23 A PAGE OF GASTON I A HAPPENINGS IS LEAVE FOR THE INAUGURAL r it u l ni Thirty-Five in Party Special Pullman There and Return. Side-Trips to Salisbury and Statesville for Exhibition Drills. Special to The Observer. Gastonia. March 3. Tonight on Southern train No. 38, in a body the Gaatonia Pythian Drum Corps with a special Pullman will set out for the inaugural ceremonies at Washington. There will be about 35 in the party: R. G. Cherry, president; Kenneth Todd, vice president; F. C. Abernethy, secretary treasurer; J. Holland Mor row, drum major; Ben E. Douglas. R. S. McLean, R. C. Simpson, A. M. Spencer, Lamar Abernethy, W. B. McKee. C. C. McLean, Win. McArver, C. M. Robinson, W. S. Morris. F. D. Barkley, R. A. Atkinson, J. C. Loughridge, R. L. Spencer, J. L. Page, Amos Morris, J. F. Bess, Hunter Mor row, M. D. Abernethy, F. A. White sides, W. L. Pursley, Geo. B. Mason, F. C. Todd, L. T. Lineberger. D. 8. Rhyne. W. S. Brown, J. W. Holland, J. C. Quinn. W. C. Adams, Wm. Mor ris, W. A. Adams. The drum corps will go as the special representatives of Grand Chancellor J. C. Holt, Graham. N. C, from whom they have a letter official ly introducing them to the Pythlans at Washington. Mr. Cherry, in response to your correspondent. Informed him that the men would arrive in Washing ton Sunday morning, and would start next Wednesday morning on their re turn. However, a stop-over would be made Thursday morning at Salis bury for an exhibition drill. Then they would take a special train to Statesville for the Dokle ceremonial there Thursday night. Returning to Salisbury, the organization will resume their Journey to Gastonia. where they will arrive Friday morning next, on Southern train No. 29. At Statesville, also, there will be a drill and cere monial. R. G. Cherry will act as manager oi me wnoie movement from start to finish. WILSON MAN AT GASTONIA TO BUY PERCHERON MARES Special to The Observer. Gastonia. March 3. L. P. Woodard, a prominent citizen of Wilson. N. C. was in Gastonia today to see Thomas Sparrow, a Percheron horse raiser about six miles out from the town. Mr. Woodard wanted kpvpltI mama and the Percherons bred by Mr. Spar- 1 row are pedigreed and remwtei i-il m i purchase will amount to quite n nnv sum in dollars and cents, but the Percherons are all horse and .j wide. SHE The Citizens THE GASTONIA DRUI 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 $1.00 will open an account. Certificates of Deposit issued. F. D. SESSIONS. LIFE INSURANCE THATS ALL PHONE 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 GASTON A GASTONIA SOUVENIR FROM i riTVC rohnv nonm rnoDO vi i i w wiinun uiiuiii vwiu u Will Represent Gastonia in In augural Parade With Patriotic Offerings of CitizenT-- Will Uphold Their City. Special to The Observer. Gastonia, March 1. The Gastonia Pythian Drum Corps has gotten out a neat souvenir of Gastonia which will be distributed during the visit of that organization to the inauguration. Facts about Gastonia are given and they are good facts. The Chamber of Commerce will furnish the souvenir on application. Here Is the "Foreword" of the souvenir: , "The trip of the Gastonia Pythian Drum Corps to Washington, D. C, for purpose of taking part In Woodrow Wilson was made possible by funds provided by the public spirited, loyal and patriotic citiens oi uastonia. we would have every contributor know and feel that he has the thanks and gratitude of each and every member of the entire corps." Here is the "Oath of Allegiance to Gastonia:" "We will never by any act of dishonesty or imprudence bring disgrace to Gastonia; we will uphold the ideals and seek to further the progress of this our city; we will re vere and obey her laws and do our best to Incite a like respect and reverence from others; we will labor to keep alive the spirit of true prog ress and strive unceasingly to quicken the public's sense of civic duty thus in these and other ways we pledge ourselves to earnestly endeavor to lift high the ideals of Gastonia and Inspire her citizenship with a fervent patriotic love and renewed enthus iasm for a greater, grander and more beautiful city!" TO HAVE OFFICES IN FIRST NATIONAL BANK BUILDING Special to The Observer. Gastonia, March 3t These parties will occupy offices In the new First National Bank building and are ex pected to move into their new quar ters about March 15, or thereabouts: Flint Manufacturing Company, Ar lington Cotton Mills, Groves Mills, Inc.. Modena Cotton Mills. Morowebb Cotton Mills Company, Gray Manu facturing Company, Parkdale Mills, Inc., A. M. Smyre Manufacturing I Company, National Realty Company, mmiKuiu v iyoiiz, lawyers; o. F Mason, lawyer; George B. Mason, law yer; P. W. Garland, R. C. Patrick, H C. Dwelle and others. REV. C. n. PAItKHTRST IX MOVIES Gastonia, March 3. "Warning." the S. O. S. call of humanity by the late Rev. Charles H. Parkhurst, of New York, will be presented at the Broadway Wednesday, March 7. l- w- SPENCER TO FLORIDA. Gastonia, March 3. Mr. and Mrs G R. Spencer are leaving this afternoon for points in Florida on a recreation and pleasure trip, whence thev will j return in about a week or 10 days. National Bank R. D. HOLT OFFICE Holland Really Inonrance Co. 232 Main Street BROADWAY THEATRE MONDAY "LOVE NEVER DIES" WKDNESPAY "WARNING" Written Under Personal Super vision of Iter. C. IL ParkhorM, , Bluebirds. '" Lime, Cement Plaster, Laths, Mortar Colors Anything in the Building Lice -JNOrL-BEALr Fl ASSOpiATION OF GASTONIA Delegates to Federation at Dur hamLarger Appropriations for Library. Special to The Observer.. Gastonia, March 3. The Gastonia Woman's Betterment Association held a well attended meeting at the school house Friday afternoon. There were nearly 200 present, even though the weatner was bad. This was reciprocity day and aftei the program refreshments were served by the home economics committee in the domestic science department of the school building. Reports from the various associa tions in the different sections of town and at the various mili villages were made by their representatives. These reports indicated that a great amount of fine work has been accomplished by the women of Gastonia during the past year. In some cases from $1,000 to $1,500 had been spent by the mill management in beautifying the ground and improving the conditions. Night schools have been operated, where even married couples are learning to read and write. Many sick have been cared for, and material improve ments have been made throughout the city. The library committee submitted a petition which had been signed by some 100 prominent business men of the city asking for a larger appro priation from the city for the use of the library for this year. Ten new members were elected. Mesdames S. A. Robinson, J. H. Se park, W. J. Clifford and H. H. Par ker were elected delegates to the State Federation of Women's Clubs in Durham to be held In May. After the- business session, there was a musical program by Mrs. A. C. Jones and Miss Little. Miss Miller sang two selections. Prizes were awarded by Rev. J. H. Henderlite. Secretary Roberts, of the Chamber of Commerce, thanked the ladies for their services in serving the banquet February 6 and other work. INQUIRIES FOR FARM LANDS. Gastonia, March 3. The secretary of the Greater Gaston County Asso ciation, says inquiries continue ' to come in asking about Gaton CV"itv farm lands. With a few exceptions inquiries have been received iiom every section of North Carolina be sides the inquiries from other States. PROSPECTIVE MANUFACTURERS. Gastonia, March 3. During the past week Gastonia was visited by four prospective manufacturers who contemplate establishing plants In Gastonia. These prospects were brought in by the Gastonia Chamber of Commerce. TALK WITH liaithcoclt ! "Gastonia Real Estate" Office Glenn Building "Opposite New Bank Building Try Phones 288 or 58. Gastonia, N. C. TRY Royal Cafe AT NEW STAND Across Street From Postoffioe Good Cooks and a Clean Kitchen GASTOXIA. N. C. Coder Machine & foundry Company GASTONIA. N. C. Builders of Textile Machinery Soft Clean Grey Iron Castings. J. H.SEPARK SAYS WAR MUST, COME, ACCORDING TO BIG MEN From the Moment Worst Is Known, Business Activities Will Take on New Life. Special to The Observer. Gastonia, March 3. J. H. Separk, president of the Gastonia Chamber of Commerce, and representing the con trolling Interests In the Gray and Parkdale Mills, returned today from a week's business trip to New York. Mr. Separk said in reply to queries from your . correspondent that he found the sentiment in New Tork fixed in the belief that there was no i way out of war with Germany. ' Further questioned, Mr. Separk said ! that from what he heard substantial business men say, he located the be lief among them that from the mo ment the worst may become known, there will be an immediate response in the shape of sharp recoveries in I all values and In all industrial ac j tivities. Japan was referred to as an i illustration, the little island Kingdom ' almost having recouped herself in mil i lions after the bloody sweat of the Port Arthur days. GIFTED SOLOIST TO BE HEARD THIS EVENING Special to The Observer. Gastonia, March 3. Miss Lucile Rush, one of Charlotte's gifted young soloists, will sing at the First Pres byterian Church at the Christian En deavor meeting Sunday evening. Miss Lillian A. Ferguson is the president of this society, and a former school-mate of Miss Rush, and it is through her Influence that Gastonlans will hear Miss Rush. The pleasure of the evening will be emphasized for many when it is known that Miss Rush will be accompanied by Miss Mary McLean, of Gastonia. STUDY CLUB WITH MRS. WRAY. Gastonia, Marcti 3. A meeting of the Study Club was held with Mrs. Joe S. Wray Tuesday afternoon. The program on "London Literary Men," was intensely interesting: "Old Chelsea," a paper by Mrs. G. A. Sparrow. "High Tide on the Coast of Lin colnshire," by Jean Ingelow, a read ing by Mrs. D. A. Garrison. A brief sketch each of Carlyle Dick ens, George Elliot and Thackeray was brought out in the round table which was conducted by Mrs. J. F. Thomson Refreshments were served. DINNER TO THE DEACONS. Gastonia, March 3. -Thursday eve ning at the manse, Rev. J. H. Hen derlite, pastor of the First Presbyte rian Church, gave his annual dinner to the deacons of his congregation. The guests were J. O. White, J. Lee Robinson, S. A. Robinson, W. W. Glenn, T. L. Craig, H F. Glenn. D. A. Page, E. J. Rankin, W. T. Ran kin, C. B. Armstrong, A. W. Kinget, J. W. Tlmberlake, T. W. Wilson, C. I. Loftin, F. L. Smyre and W. Y. Warren. Holland Realty and Insurance Company J. M. Holland, Manager, GA8TONIA, N. O. We invite the accounts of individuals, firms, corporations and banks desiring the services of a strong, safe and conservative bank, upon terms of mutual advantage. The Sirst National Bank GASTONIA, N. C. Capital $150,000 Surplus and Profits $190,000. GOOD MORNING! HAVE YOU SEEN GASTONIA SOMETHING NEW EVERY DAY Offers Opportunities for MANUFACTURERS, CAPITALIST, INVESTORS AND TRUCK FARMERS WRITE XR LIST OF OPPORTUNITIES. FIRST MEET QF CAMP FIRE GIRLS MJM4I1ERS Named Winona Miss Ferguson, Guardian; Mrs. Henderlite, First Assistant. Special to The Observer. Gastonia, March 3. Last Monday night the Campfire Girls met at the Chamber of Commerce offices and or ganized the first Campfire with Miss Lillian A. Ferguson, guardian, and Mrs. James H. Henderlite, flint as sistant. The camp decided on the name of "Winona" and these are the members: Misses Gladys Armstrong, Sarah Elizabeth Love, Frances Rob inson, Laura Caldwell, Eleanor Smith, Mabel Glenn, Mozelle Parker, Lucile Coone, Virginia Henderlite, Louise Wilson, Rudie Rose Bright, Mary Alexander and Annie Blair Anders. This completes this particular campfire, but they have material for at least a half dozen others. The girls are anxious to join and get to work, but how soon they will be able to do so, and derive the splendid benefits therefrom, will all depend now on the interest displayed by the people who can qualify as leaders, or guardians. We think, however, that a conservative estimate of the num ber that Gastonia will have at the end of the Summer season will be very close to 100. COL. ARMSTRONG PUT ON PRISON BOARD BY GOV. Special to Tho Observer. Gastonia, March 3. Governor Bick ett's new prison board will again be headed by Henry B. Varner, assisted by A. E. Smith, of Surry; C. B. Arm strong, of Gastonia; W. M. Sanders, of Smithfleld, and B. F. Shelton, of Edgecombe. IX HONOR OF MISS BOVCE. Mrs. S. A. Robinson entertained the members of the S. and O. Club at her home on South York street Thursday morning In honor of Miss Lucy Boyce, whose marriage to Cleveland Welch is to take place on the 12th of April. In addition to club members and Miss Boyce the guests were Mrs. S. N. Boyce, Miss Sallie Moore and Mrs. A. E. Moore. BUSINESS DONE IN GASTONIA. Gastonia, March 3. The First National Bank of Gastonia, on Janu ary 2 a record-breaking day re ceived as deposits $287,000, and paid out on checks $166,000. This is a por tion of the business done in Gastonia. Mrs. J. B. Reeves is expected to re turn home Sunday from Charlotte where she has been a patient at the Charlotte Sanatorium for two weeks. There will be services at St. Mich ael's Catholic Church at 10 a. m. to day, consisting of holy mass, com munion and sermon, after which the stations of the cross will be held. SEES SWAN-SLATER CO., SELLERS OP THE BETTER KINDS OP MEN'S AND BOYS' WEAR. 203 W. Main Ave Gastonia, N. O. 400 COVERS AT NEGROES BUSINESS MEN'S LEAGUE Special to The Observer. Gastonia, March 3. The Gastonia Negro Business League held a ban quet Tuesday night, being the first annual banquet of the league. Some 400 were present. After an elaborate menu, speeches were made by prominent negro busi ness men along lines of Improvement of their race and their conditions in the South. This league is following out suggestions made by the Gastonia Chamber of Commerce to improve their yards, screen their houses, and to endeavor to make the conditions attractive to keep the negro in the South where they belong, but Gaston County has not been troubled with ne groes leaving for the North. U. S. OFFICERS INSPECT GASTONIA'S COMPANY B Special to Tho Observer. Gastonia, March 3. Today the Gastonia Company B came In for In spection of property and company in spection tonight by Major Thomas Stringfleld. the State Inspector Gen eral, and two United States Army offi cers detailed from the Inspector General's Department of the Depart ment of the East. These two officers are Capt. A. C. Thompson and Capt. C. C. Allen, U. S. A. Captain Thomp son, by the bye, was Colonel of the First Pennsylvania on the border. THE GARDNERS ENTERTAIN. Gastonia, March 3. Tuesday even ing at their home On Mnrth Vallo street Mr. and Mrs. B. B. Gardner en- leriainea at dinner in honor of Mr. Gardner's birthday. The guests were Rev. J. H. Henderlite, Col. C. B Armstrong, V. E. Long, L. H. Long. R. A. Rankin, A. Froneberger. By num Long, E. Hoyle Armstrong, K C. Warren, W. Y. Warren and W. N. Davis. INAUGURATION PARTY. Gastonia, March .3. Mrs. D K Jackson and little son, Jack, left last night for Washington City, where they will attend the Inauguration cere monies next Monday. At Charlotte they will be Joined by a party consist ing of Miss Bleeka Rltch, Miss Minnie Reed, Miss Grace Hatcher and Mrs. M. L. Hatcher. MOCK MARRIAGE AT DALLAS. Gastonia, March 3. A mock mar riage will be staged at Dallas Satur day night, next by local talent under the auspices of the Farm Life School. The hour will be 7:30 and the place the graded school auditorium. Pro fessor Sawyer will be the bride and Professor Henson the bride's mother. CARNIVALS FOR THE FAIR. Gastonia, March 3. Carnival Contractor Barnett was in today to see Secretary Holland of the fair the contractor representing the Sibley Superb Shows. This is the twelfth carnival company that has put In for an &rrnnir.mint tr. mn- .i.. " , ,l t 171 uic exposition grounds next Fall, j V. O. Willis, of Charlotte, has been upenuing a lew aays here with his son, G. G. Willis, who is recuperating from a recenUeirere lllnsss, - We Are Dealers in All Kinds of Property in Gastonia and Vicinity and are in position to furnish you with property suitable for any purpose. INSURANCE of all forms placed. INQUIRIES from out of town parties will receive prompt and careful attention. ; : Gastonia Insurance & Realty Go. GASTONIA, N. O. , t Observer Printing House, Inc. Printing and Office Supplies Y & E Filing Devices, Office Furniture and Fixtures Observer Printing House, Inc. B. R. CATES, Manager Charlotte, N. C. A BEE LINE TO EVERYONE Straight as the bee flies and quick as though caught by lightning the voice In the telephone carries near and far over this Nation. This marvelous instrument is the pre-eminent vehicle of speed and speech. Railroads cover the country, but your traveler oftea must alight with bag and baggage and change trains to get to a given point Rail roads reach cities, towns and villages. The telephone reaches the Indi vidual. - , .- s The telephone offers continuous passage' for' the voice 'and , an broken connections to the uttermost places, because It Is a united system co-ordinated to the single idea of serving the entire people of this country. . PIEDMONT TELEPHONE & TELEGRAPH CO." ; Robinson Shoe Co. Gastonia, N. C. Shoes, Hosiery, Hats and Bags. 01 E Many Gastonians Attend. Speeches and Crowd Mark Exercises. Special to The Observer. Gastonia, March 3. Last night " mere was a whole-hearted gathering at Belmont, the occasion having been the formal opening of the new graded school there. A number of Gastonians went over including Mayor C. B. Armstrong, Jno. R. Rankin, W. F. Rankin, J. B. Holland. 3. W. Atkins, Joe S. Wray, O. F. Mason, A. N. Boyce, H. a Stole, and S. J. Durham. Among the speakers of the occasion were Mayor Armstrong, H. A. Query, superintendent of the Belmont school; F. P. Hall, superintendent of educa tion. S. N. Boyce. Joe 8. Wray O. F. Mason, Prof. J. B. Henson. of Dallas; R. A. Stowe. of Belmont. Snappy talks were made by mem bers oi the Belmont High School " also. Several musical numbers were rendered by the town folks as well as by the High School Music Club. A. M. DIXON APPOINTED TRUSTEE A. & M. COLLEGE Special to The Observer. Gastonia, March 3. The trustees of A. & M. College, who were appointed by a Joint session of the two hou.vs of the Legislature, Wednsday, fninto the name of A. M. Dixon, of Gas tonia. to fill tne unAp..da i-un. Senator R. H. Ray, of McAdenville. resigned. The appointments, which begin March 20, are for six-year terms. Last night at the Modena school house Scout Commissioner E. N. Le-, Blanc and others held a meeting for the purpose of organizing a troop of Boy Scouts for the eastern part of the city. . F. C. Abernethy, book-keeper for the Spencer Lumber Company, of this city, has given up his work for sev- eral weeks and is undergoing treat ment for his eyes, which hare been -causing him quite a bit of trouble. Mr. Separk will call a meeting of, the directors of the chamber and -some Important matters , are to be taken up. -v . Col.. J. T. Gardner, of Shelby, spent the day In Gastonia. , , .. '. Your correspondent has the past week met three new residents In Gas- tenia, brought here bjr the Gastonia Chamber of Commerce since February 27. PATRONIZE J. L Adams Drug Store Opposite Poatoffice and Jas a , Reliable, Smoke tho feeriel Cigar It is Satisfying rhon Gasloma Chamb2r of Commerce Railway Company GASTOXIA. If. 0. Gastonia, N. C The Home of Good Shoes Til" i'Sm w