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THE CHAELOTTK I01WS, JUNE II 19 ( ' Pleased IMth Re moval of Meat Tax ddany People Jhink the Re^ moval 0} a lax on Meat Dealers is a Wise Step— Say it Will Make Meat Cheaper. Many expressions of satisfaction have been heard both troin citizens cf the city and county that in revising the cliy revenue the city fathers saw fit to place meat on the froe list. It Is pointed out \vith great plausibility ;:.at bo!h the city and county will be brncrii.td by »ne change. The peo- i'.,* I'f the ('.''untv who have her*^toforo found It impo^^iblc to haul thoir meats to tov.n \\hilf the tn\ was on the City ^tnuite booK:«. '^111 now have an Incentive to brin>; their meats to the cit> and sell Mion:. with the chance of r ikinc a ’.’cat yrotlt. The city people ill also weki-mc tho change ft>r the reason tir.a they can be sure the mea's b/o'.itht in iri*m th^ surrounding cuuii- ir> ai\- a’ last. Several uioiubcr.-^ of the board were 111 tavor of retaiuiiig the tax ou the ground that i' in-^trumental in, Fecuring a mi'io sanitar\ process in kiili*;c and ,-!i paring the mears for market. Those ^'l'o favored removing the rax. am- p.? thorn Alderman Mat thews. who led tho fight for free meat. IilOug^:^ that the meats would be b.i.ivtht in ’v. ra thi- sarrouniiing coun try wor.M at bo as wholesome as the so-called •'ombalnied" meat which comes in rvom tho West. It was I he vV)ntontion of those ^'ho favored I'Utiin^. it on the trc"* lisi that moi'o whole.'?on'i0 i.nd cheaper meat v.ouid be" sfi urcd tc' the people of the ciiy and that more people w.mld thu« use meat regtilarly who tind the price under the tax regulation prohibitive. Te effect of the removal of the tax will, of course, not be noticeable to a great extent until the beginning of the winter months when the farmers begin to put their home-raised meats Oii the market. (ETEHIIIIS )0T[ TO I80LISH My Huntei Will he Ordained Monday There w-ill be a called meeting of the First Presbytery of the A. R. P. rhurrh a*^ East Avenue Tabernacle npxt Monday at 11 o'clock, for the purpose of ordaining to the ministry of that church Rev. R. N. Hunter, who graduated a few days ago from Ers- kine Theological Seminary. He has been appointed by the moard of home missions to the pastorate of the A. R. P. church in Mt. Zion. Mis souri. He Is a son of Mr. W. H. Hun ter, of Sharon, and is a young man 'many fine traits of character and urcat promise in the Christian minis try. Civil Couit Con venes Next Monday Tho term of civil court for :rg coun'y will convene to- n;'n n.f’ninz at O Dh o'clock, with .!■ J. Crawford Bige& on the L. The calendar Is a very lengthy one, b-.r r.fj rase;' of special interest are ff.;.nd v.non it. Much of it is com- (.f wiiits of several months sraiiding, whichm will be got rid ot first. Will Run Excursion to Charleston July 7 A large number of people who have previously gone on excursions operated b\ th#* Tenth Avenue Presbyterian Sun dav s. tiool .will be glad to learn that thf« Sunday school will run an ex- curr-’on r>n July 7th and Sth to f'la’-lrsfon. S. ('., leaving Charlotte a* 7::V' on on the morning of .Inly 7th. refurn'ng will leave Charleston at 4 p. m. on the afternoon of .July ^th, ar- rivina: in ('harlottp at 10:HO. Round trip for adults will be S3.50, and for childr« n under 12 .vears will be |2.')0. Thi.-; excursion will be conducted on the same plan that the excursions *iav been conducted by this Sunday fr-tinni o Spruce Pine, N. C., especially fi'.c reserved seat plan. Providence Woodmen Enjoy Ice Cream Supper Pr>’vidence Camp, Xo. 123. Wood men «)f thr Wdild. gave an ire cream 5ui>pfr at Providence church lasr Thursday evening. The ladies of the neighborhood furfiished the cake and the Woodmen provided the rream, both of which were served in great abundance. An excellent program of recitations were rendered bj- tho children ot Providence, nnd Rov. (!. C. Carson, pastor of Providence church, made an address. The evening was im- mensly enjoyed by nil present. “Airdorre.” W. L. Trliilett. the noted character actor, and a clever comi)any will open a twf>weeks’ engasrement at Lake wood Park tomorrow night. The open ing play is announced as the scream- iiii-ly funny thiec-aci fnrfo conifdy, e.ntitled, “A Wi.se .Member." which will hold the iioard util Thursday when “.rerry The Tramp” will be jiro- sentfd for the latter half of the week. Mr. Tri|»lett and his company are new to (’harlotte but are hi^lirly praised by presis and public in Atlanta. Sa- \annah, Charleston am) lacksonville. I’rirp.s at 10 cents gfMu ial admission, resrved seats 20 and 3t cents. Mr. Carton’* Summer Job , •Mr. .McAlister Carsfm returned from JJavidaon yesterday, where he has been for a week pursuing catch- hijj studies. Tomorrow a. m. he will begin his summer work at his father s brick yard, south of Charlotte, on the Catawba. Mr. Car&on is a fine accountant. Teaches in Raleigh ,Mr. Frank Graham, son of Profess or Alexander Graham, superintendent of the Charlotte schools, comes home from Raleigh tomorrow to visit his parents. Mr. Graham teaches English 111 the |RaieIgh High Bchool The ^lecklenburg Camp, U. C. V. met yesterday in regularsession with Col. W. M, Smith piesiding. There were about 5u or t>0 of the veterans present, others being detained onac- count of sickness. The meeting was called to order shortly after 11 o'clock. Captain Alexander offering prayer. Captain Shaw, of »Virginia, and Cap tain Cumberland, of Texas, were then introduced, and the minutes of the lost tneeting wer road. Abolish Elson’s History. Dr. Ha\vle> offered a resolution that ,1 cv'inmittee be appointed todraw up rei^olutions against the of Elson’s His tory ot the I nited SEtates in the ■ schools and colleges of the Souih. It will be remembered that this is the same book that was used in Roanoke College (Va.i and which was the cause of so much indigna;iou. On account of its use many of th egoirls were with drawn until it ^hould be supplemented by some other history. The motion was passed and Dr. Hawley. Captain Alex ander, Capt. W. W. Robinson and Capt. J. P. So>saman were appointed on the committee with Captain Alexan der as chairman. A motion was also made and passed to send a copy of the resolution, when made, to all the superintendents m the state and also to the boards of suncrintendenis now iu session in Ral eigh. Rsunion. Captain Wi ‘hester made a report of the reunion at Little Rock, which was unanimously adopted. A resolution was then made and adopted to cut out all marching in parades and reunions. This resolution was made on account of the advancing age of the veterans. Crosses of Honor. Crosses of honor were reported on hand for J. C. Mangum. R. M. Allison, G. S. Pool. C. E. Bost, A. J. Funderburk and H. B. Walters. Necrology The following deaths were also reponed: Rufus MsL#od. on April 30, and R. Bryce Cochrane, on June 4. The latter was a new member of the 35 N. C. regiment. The camp then enjoyed two selevc- tions by Miss Ruth Porter, the mas cot of the camp. The treasurer's report w'as then read after which the camp adjourned. 2 he Beautifying Of Vance Park Extensive Improvement Under- way Thai Will Add Greatly to 7he Beauty and Utility oj the Place—New Area Being Leveled Up Rodidly, The City Park and Tree Commission is rapidly transforming "Vance Park into a place of beauty and. when com pleted, it will be a .great asset to the city. It is the most pretentious step yer taken to make Charlotte the city beautiful, and the commission de serves, and is receiving, in a large measure, the hearty support of the I»ublic. The commission, with Dr. .1. R. Alex- nnder’s excellnnt superintendence, is io now leveling up the vacant lot be tween the park and South Graham street. Dirt for the purpose is being hauled rapidly from the site of the fid express huilding at the corner of Tryon and Fourth streets, where ex cavation is tieina: made for the new twe've-story building of the Commer cial National Hank. The commission is buying the dirt at 5 cents per two- horse wna-on load and the flat where water stands in rainy w’eather is al ready obliterated. The plan is to connect what is the present park ground with the new plat and to make it slope gently to the west. When the leveling process is completed a fine selection of shade trees will be planted in the new' area and two walkways laid, one along the fence faring Fourth street, the other at the back side of the plat in the rear of the Assay office. The walk ways will be bordered by flowers. New walkw'a.vs will also be laid in the old section of the park. They pur pose to make them of fine, crushed gravel with a curbing of cement. The band stand, which at present stands in the center of the old section of the pnrk. wi^l be moved back so as to .'tand near the center of the completed park. A flower bed. planted with the choic est seeds, will be laid around the pres ent fountain and an iron railing erect ed aroind the whole. It is also jiro- I>osed to erect a thoroughly modern and elegant drinking fountain at some ccnvenient point in the park as soon as the necessary funds are obtain- able. A handsome new grern house, with oflice and all necessar> appurtenances has just been comi)leted at a coat of about two thousand dollars, not in cluding the ec|ui)imenf. and is in charge of .Mr Fward Scholtz. The terms under whirh he will occupy the park and ojierate the green house were stated in The News Friday. In addition to the terms mentioned there, he will hav(^ the dut.v of jiolicing the park to pr(;vent destruction of flowers, etc. \\ hen the work of IrvoHnp; uj) and smoothing over the surface of the park is completed, it will lie sowed in l)lue grajiH. Seats will also be placed at ccmvenient places. The most im- porfrtnt 'feature, however, will be the la.'ing out of a playground for chil dren at some convenient point. This will i)e kept in good repair at all, times and v\ill be i>rovided with swings; and oth«-r p;iraphernalia for the chil dren’s benefit. There is no doubt that Vance Park will prove the most attractive spot in the h»art of tho city when the com mission has carried out its present plans for improvement. It’s nearness to the center of the city and the comr forts that will be provided will make it the objective point of hundreds on hot summer evenings. * INVESTMENTS THAT ARE SAFE “The Investment of My Savings is ^ Solemn Kind of Job.” This is the rather unique way in which one of our patrons w'ho is know^n throughout the South as an educator and a great man referred to !the matter of investments in a letter to us asking advice and suggestion. He wanted to place his savings where the principal would be safe and the yieW satifact'^ry. His letter affords us the opportunity to say that the only kind of investments we offer for sal© are such as w'e believe would suit him, and other men like him. Nothing speculative about them, but simply safe and secure. Investments such as first mortgages on real estate in the shape of coupon bonds, in which, after careful investigation, w'^e first place our own money, later to be sold to conservative investoi-s. American Trust Company Capital and Undivided Profits, $525,000.00 DIRECTORS: Geo. Stephens, President; B. N. Duke, W. S. Lee, Vice Presidents; W. H. Wood, Sec’y- & Treas.; J. E. Davis, Ass’t. Sec’y* & Treas. Safety Deposit Boxes $2.00 Per Year and Up. Special Provision for the Storage of Trunks and Large Packages Bankers Travelers’ Checks Payable in Any Part of the World Without Identification. Insure Your Earning * O by making Idle dollars work for you. Money loaned on first roortgase estate has that great essential of any investment which is security six per cent investment and when the loan is negotiated through CoiApany your interest is remitted to you semi-annuallv. Our contract accompanies each loan in which we guarantee the title and principal. The money we loan for, you takes no vacation. interest SOUTHERN REAL ESTATE, LOAN & TRUST CO. Home in Piedmont I offer for sale a nice cottage home, 5 rooms, gas and electric sewerage and bath. House has metal roof, nice cabinet mantels and’ Located on Seigle street, cement walk in front of house. ' The price is $2550 and $300 cash will buy it, balance in Buildi'- - ... Loan on long time. ‘ A. G. CRAIG Phone 1436. REAL ESTATE AND INSURANCE Trust Buiid i^c. For Sale—Close In 7-room modern residence $3S5D 6-room modem cottage '.*.$3250. 7-room modern home, new ’ 5,3600 rOR RENT 509 South Tryon. 8 rooms, modern ;35 0c 14 South Brevard, ? rooms, m.i^dern.... $25.00 Peoples Loan & Realty Co. W. L. Nicholson, Mgr. 309 Realty Building. 0. R. McGinn, Salesman. 'Phone 313. 3 Bungalows at Elizabeth EACH A BARGAIN These Bungalows are new and have never been occupied, by high-class workmen after very attractive designs. They are built of splendid materials All located two blocks from car line on a fine elevation, commanding a fine view of the city. They have 5 and 6 rooms each, have, steam heat and every modern conveniences and are on unu sually large lots, 50x213 feet with rear alley. They can be bought for $4,000 Eacch A payment of only $1,000 is needed to secure one. We wiir make convenient terms on the balance. A Home for a Hundred Dollars in cash and all the time one wants in which to pay the balance should appeal to many who want to get away from the renting proposition. We have ten new cottages in the northern part of the city that are very desirable, well located on elevated ground and bargains at the price which is $2250. Only $100 cash is needed as first payment. Balance can be carried in B. & L. Brown & Compa^ny 203 N. Tryon St. Phone 535 Houses For Rent 7-room dwelling, modem, 316 E.-Liberty St $16.00 8-room Ryder apartment, modern, 8 E. Morehead 40.00 5-room dwelling, city water and lights, 411 Templeton Ave. 15.00 6-room cottage, city water and lights, E. Sth St. Ext 10.00 Carolina Realty Co. O. J. TRIES, President. W. D. WILKINSON. Treas. & Mgr. B. R. LEE, Secretary. J. P. LONG, Salesman. 211 N. Tryon St. ’Phone 609. BARGAINS 8-rocm house on East Avenue. 7-rooqa house on Elizabeth Avenue, near E. Avenue, all modern conven iences, up-to-date in everything. 5-room cottage in “East End,” lot 100x175. " 4-room cottage in “East End,” lot 50x250. Both nearly new. Some special bargains in farm lands from 4 to 6 miles out If taken at onca W.T. WilkiDson & Co. ' McKinnon bldg. Cottage Home FOR SALE Near the end of the Piedmont car line, in Sunnyside, we have a 5- room cottage with slate roof, house comparatively new, only J been built about two years. Lot is 60 by 160 feet and is in a high location. Ow'ner anxious that we close this property out at once. If all cash it can be bought for $1,350.00. J. E. MURPHY & CO. Phone 842. 229 S. Tryon Street. A family in Holt county, says the Kansas City Star, is said to possess as an heirloom a pair of baby shoes made in 1783. The shoes have been in pos session of the family for 128 yearsc, and have been “tried on” all the bibies of the family. For Rent STORE ROOMO Store room Na 4 and 6 Soutti Poplar St., fioov space, 3iix74, $50.00 RESIDENCES. 7 rooms, modem, 423 Elizabeth Ave. .. .... I 30.00 6-room apartment,, 421 N. Col- I leg^ St 35.00 6-room apartment, 419 N. Col- j lege St 30.00 4 rooms, Villa Heights, per week 1.50 6 rooms, modern, 706 East 5th 1 St 22.50 5 rooms, 307 S. Myers St 8.50 7 rooms, modetu, Ejast Sth St. j extended • • • 20-00 7 rooms, modern, 712 East 4tk j St 25.00 7 rooms, modern. 718 East 4th St 2.'^ 00 1 4 rooms 1215 N. Davidson St 7.00 Brown & Co.! Job Debt Phone 1530 On the Shady Side of a pretty paved street, in a very choice residential section and command ed by the beautiful residences of Charlotte’s most progressive citizens, is a modem home, we can sell at a bargain. . It is situated on a large level lot, 66x150 feet, and the house contains eight large rooms, with plenty oi cicsets, cheerful open grates, cabinet man- .tels, hot and cold water, open plumbing, electricity and ali the conveniences that make for comfortable living. The car passes the door. It is such a home as is not often found on the market and will esnec- low ^ comfortable circumstances. The priJe is The MoClung Realty Co. No, 25 8. Tr>»on St. Phone 1254 Central Business Properties We still have a few business properties on our lists for sale: year. A TRYON STREET CORNER, well rented for over $2,000 a year. Ckz.‘ of the best properties on our lists for investment. A LARGE MODERN BUILDING on valuable corner lot near the office, rents for over $3,700 a year. This is also a very attractive -D' vestment property, right in line with large developments. A BUSINESS LOT, suitable for wholesale house or light manufacru . near Southern depot, for quick sale. A TRADE STREET LOT, well located for business development. A LARGE BUSINESS CORNER, one of the most prominent in Charlf '®' one block from the square. If looking for a high-grade investment in the business district of ■ - lotte see us for particulars. F. C. Abbott & Go ‘Everything in Real Estate.’* Also Mill Stocte#, Bank Stocks, Don’t Forget That We Writ^.Fire Insurance in Strong Companies.
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