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C-- "a!'' 7' 0 xmmm FULL LEASED WIRE SERVICE) t t ' ? 'Si-. VOL. XXIV. ' No. 74 WILMINGTON, NORTH CAROLINA. SUNDAY MORNING, MARCH 24, 1918 PRICE FIVE CENIS II n rHU Tvr tt it- GET 1 ; " V--' ' , .: V ; - - - ' - " ; . - . ' ' ' ' j . .m. j. JTa. 1 A A A A A. A A AAA1AA I ' ' . - . ,'. . V T T " . I . - - - - - TTTT aAAAAijigLXAAA A i UHie ana eameS ana SOnea or O.hlld- PraTlPSa Wilcrvn Tho oV,afc-r LUMBERTON. j .ft. Sm VJ. tli A A ill tSi ijf t1 f T T T T T . Lumfcerton, March 23 Mr. and Mrs. tfeinte11 nave returned from an ex tended stay at DeWitt, Ark, and are Jt tbe tome of Mr. Weinstein's father, Mr. S. Weinstein. ' yics Mildred "Williams, who ha3 en undergoing treatment for nerve troubles for several months, at the Tranquil Sanatorium, Charlotte, has jcturned home much improved. Her parents Trent to Charlote and accom panied their daughter home. Miss Annie Hunter, of Mullins, S. C, and her uncle, Mr. Ed. Moody, of Brunswick, Ga., spent the week-end tere visiting relatives. ItTias'been 20 years since Mr. Moody had visited Lamberton, and he was very favor ably impressed with the growth of the town. The sixth and eighth grades of the .tnmberton graded and high school ere given a half holiday for selling the most War Savings and Thrift ttampe. JThey went on a picnic, chap eroned by the teachers of the two grades, Misses Janie Carlyle arid Elizabeth Snead. The engagement of Miss Carrie Belle McNeill, of Red Springs, and Mr. Ernest Graham, has been an nounced, the wedding to take place April 10 Miss Mae Seabolt spent the week end visiting friends at Maxton. Dr and Mrs. J. A. Martin and son, J. A. Jr., have returned from Rich mond, Va., where they visited Mrs. Martin's parents. ' ' LAURINBURG. K Laurinburg, March 23. Miss Annie Gibson has returned home after a visit with relatives in Atlanta, Ga. Mrs. John L. Caldwell and children are visiting relatives at Chapel Hill. Mr. and Mrs. J. W. Mason had as as their guests Sunday, Misses Ella and Amelia Cornelius, and Mr. Unk- efer, of Charlotte. Mrs. W. C. Hamrick, of Gaffney, S. C, and Mrs. S. C. Parker; of Blacks burg, S. C, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. A. Jj. Moore. . Mr. and Mrs. A. L. James have re turned from a pleasant visit with Mr. and "Mrs. A. L. James, Jr., at Fort Meyer, Va. ... There will be a thrift, meeting and social gathering at the Woodville school house Wednesday night, March 27. Hon. W. H. Weatherspoon will make an address. Miss Annalee Best, an attractive young lady of Warsaw, is visiting her aunt, Mrs. Mary Albritton. Mrs. F. V. Rowe, and children, of Washington, N. C, ' have arrived in the city, to join Mr. Rowe, who has accepted a position with John F. Mc Nair's store. Miss Mat McEachin delightfully en tertained the Elizabeth Browning Book Club Tuesday. There was a good program, after which a salad course with coffee and stuffed dates was served. Mrs. O. L. Moore entertained a few friends Tuesday afternoon, at her home, in honor of her ,giests. Mrs. W. C. Hamrick, of Gaffney, S. Ci, and Mrs. S. C. Parker, of Blacksburg. Rook was played and after which the hostess served an ice course. NEW BERN. New Bern, March 23. Miss Marina Pigott has returned from a visit with relatives at Straits. Mrs Philip Alder, and son, have re turned to their home at Kinston, after a visit with Mrs. Joe Kipmari. Mrs. W. J. Caroon, has returned from a visit with her parents at Beaufort. Mrs. Denard Roberts has returned form a visit to her son at Annapolis. Miss Georgie has been in Baltimore all this week, attending a convention of the photographers of the nation. Mrs. James Gupton, of Cleveland, Ohio, has returned home after a visit, to her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fernie Gaskill. Miss Irene Clinton is visiting at Faison this week, going especially to attend the wedding qf her sister. Mrs. Fay Burch, of Darlington, S. C, who has been visiting in New Bern for some time, has returned home. Mrs. Janie JIeadows visited rela tives at Moorehead City this week. Miss Charlotte Davis spent a short period "with, friends at Beaufort this week. Mrs. Denard Roberts has returned to the city after spending a period in Maryland. Mrs. P. M. Pearsall is visiting rela tives at Summerville, Si C, . Miss Eula Ewell, of Durham re turned home after a visit with friends here. Mts. George Garrell and Mrs. C. M. Capron are visiting at Black Moun tain. Mrs. J; P. C. Davis, and Miss Charldtte Davis have returned from a short visit to Beaufort. The H. Q. L. club was entertained Tuesday evening at the home of Miss Christobel Rowe. All the members came dressed as young "Miss Spring time" and games and songs of, child hood were indulged' in after which the , hostess served "a most delicious salad course. MOUNT OLIVE. Mt. Olive, March 23. Mr. andMrs. O. C. Jones are spending this Week in Oxford. ; ivir. ana Mrs, t. a. King spent Sunday in Rocky Mount, making the trip in their car. Mr. and Mrs. Mack Williams, who have been spending several months in Dania, Fla., have returned home. Miss Beatie Hubbard has returned from Mary Elizabeth hospital, Ral eigh, where she underwent an oper ation. Mrs. J. W. Cobb, and son, Wade, of Magnolia, visited Mr. and Mrs. R, A. King, Monday. Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Cox left" Wed nesday morning for Tabor, where they will visit the former's parents. Mrs. John T. Williams has return ed from the Rocky Mount Sanato rium where she underwent an opei ation. WARSAW. ' Warsaw, March 23. Miss Bessie Barden was hostess to the Little Con federates Chapter, C. of Cr at the Carlton Hotel on last Friday after noon. The reception room was taste fully decorated with vases of narcis sus. After routine business was dis patched a short program 'was ren dered. This included a reading, "The Presentation of Lee's Flag to Vir ginia," by Miss Mary Louise Mallard, and another, "Location by Stars . of the States on the Flag," by Miss Frances Wilson. The chapter decid- ea 10 present me pay, Ajiicia s Jjov er," at an early date to raise funds for donations to war relief work. The song, "God Bless, Save and Keep Our Men," was sung as a closing number. The young hostess served delicious fruit and mints for refreshments. Master Robert Browder, Jr., enter tained 30 of his young friends with a party in celebration of his fourth birthday at the home of his parents last Saturday afternoon. An egg hunt was enjoyed and other games played, after whieh the little- folks were served ice cream and cake. The Eastern Star chapter held a meeting in the Masonic Hall last Fri day afternoon, at which time two ap plications for membership were vqt ed on. ( The local branch of the County Red Cross Chapter is pushing steadily on with its work, a number of ladies spending the entire day in its work room on Tuesday, and a good amount of work was accomplished. Every worker is welcomed and the new ones, of which there were several on last working day, are made to feel at home. There have been several donations of money made recently, as well as a number of new members received. The chapter has sent a do nation, which was supplemented by a collection made by the Children's Chapter, Daughters of the Confeder acy, to the town of Atlantic. A new ways and means committee was elect: ed as follows: Mesdames D. E. Best, James N. Peirce, J. H. Newbury, A. B. Anderson, W. C. Singletary, Will Owen, and Miss Eula Powell. Inspec tors are: Mrs. Sue Hussey, Misses Bettie Cdx and Sallie Hussey, Mrs. J. C. Russ, was appointed to go to Wil mington to receive instruction in packing, and Mrs. Charles Carroll was elected publicity director. " Mrs. W. O. Singletary entertained the literature department of the Woman's Club, when it held its bi monthly meeting at her home on Wednesday afternoon. Violets and li lac Were effectively used- as floral decorations. The usual business was transacted and packages of litera ture to be sent t& , Camp Jackson were collected. The program for the afternoon consisted of a paper, "Quito and Quayaquil," prepared by Mrs. C. P. Middleton, was read by Mrs. C. A. Womack. Another, "Ecuador, Brief Summary of Its History," was given by Mrs. J. C. Russ. The hostess then invited the guests to the dining room, where a delight ful course of fruit salad served in ap ple rinds, with pineapple . and cheese balls, and oatmeal crackers, it being a wheatless day, was served. Mes dames Clarence Brown and B. C. Sheffield were present as guests. Prof. E. C. Branson, of Chapel Hill, delivered a lecture, "Robert E. Lee, Gentleman," at" the school building on last Friday evening, which was a literary treat to those who attended, and was given under the - auspices of this department o fthe Woman's Club. Mrs. M. F. Peirce, Mrs. G. G. Hoi land and Misses Cora and Thelma Holland .went to Wilmington Wed nesday to undergo operations for re moval of tonsils by Dr. W. F. Mur phy. Miss Margaret Barden has return ed from a visit to relatives at Wu mington. Mrs. E. M. Hale, wife of the former editor "of the Duplin Record, who is now in Raleigh, was a visitor here the past week. Mr. R. F. Houser, representing the sales division of the Curtis Publish ing Company, was in town the past week, conferring with he local rep resentative of the company, Master Norwood Carroll. Mesdames W. E. Brock, and H. H Cox, will go to Asheville this week to attend the annual meeting of the W. M. U. of the Baptist church Msses Bessie Huntley and Bennie Knotts will also attend this meeting I Your Farm Home in Sunny Florida awaits you. It's a Big Crop Region a Land of Plenty for Farming and Stock Raising. Good Schools, Churches and ample transportation fa cilities. Healthful Climate adequate Rainfall and Good Roads. Every month a growing month. The Florida East Coast Railway Company (Flagler System) through its subsidiary companies The Model Land Co., Perrine Grant Land Co., Chuluota Co. and Okeechobee Co . , own and have for sale large areas of land suitable fo farms or truck gardens; also town lots for homes in attractive sites. Buy no Florida lands until you get reliable information. Free Illustrated Literature on reqnest. Your question promptly answered in detail. Write today to J. E. INGRAHAM, Vice-PrsidBt Florida Eaat Coast Railway Co. Room 38 City BuUdin St. Augustine, Florida guy Jhrift and War Savings J'tamps jtis Often js possible - Once J)s If of Snough f aster preparations have been completed-&he entire store is ready to serve you .0 not Chic -fiats for Saster Every one will want a new hat for Easter. Our preparations have been made so that our largest collection will be shown just before Easter. This week you will find us superbly ready. Combinations of satin crowns and straw brims are outstanding features of new showing. Piquant brims areattractive and Garnatures are extremely simple, though small shapes are favored as a splan did variety of wider brims. Colors vary from pastel shades to dark blues and brown, in fact there is such a difference in style that every woman can find a smart becoming hat in the midst of our new models for Easter. We also adr vise an early inspection of these delightfulnew bon nets. " . . V ' Bon Marche hats sell for . . . . . . . .$4.00 to 20.00 Children's spring hats, entirely a new assort- ment of styles, our price at $2.00 to $7.50 Varied Collection of tempting garments for your &astkr Outfit Never has choosing been so easy and satisfactory as this season. It is natural that we, should learn more and more about the desires and requirements of our section, as we be come better acquainted with the ladies who dive here. We have tried to assemble a stock of garments, which will enable you to make a pleas- ing selection, that will compare with any in the South. fiandsome tailored Jwfs( The tailored woman this spring will be very sensibly dressed. She will dress the part of the times. There is nothing unessential looking 1 about a tailored woman. A wide latitude of selection in the best of the all-wool, un-shrunk wool fabrics for the new season Serges, light, weight, silvertone, basket weaves, tri cotines and whip cords are the materials mostly favored. Colors include the American Army brown, Navy ,blue, Pekin blue, gray, brown and black are priced at ...... . .$25.00 to $65.00 Charming Saster frocks There are so many delightful dresses here and everyone is so unlike the other that it is hard to describe 'them all. You will see many foulards and a simliar col lection to silk ginghams, while taffeta ancl georgette dresses occupy a goodly portion of space and there's a type and style for every kind of a woman. We have them for the tall, the short, stout, slim or medium. Some of the foulards are daring, others are quiet and alluring in their simplicity. The size range begins at 34 and goes to 46, you can be fitted here. Easter dresses sell for $1 7.50 to, $59.50. Press Accessories &h'at tou tfeed .On Saster ay Gloves, hoisery; neck-wear and handbags are items that should be of special interest to those who expect to look their best on Easter morning. Kid gloves of the finest centemeri make, in gray, tan and black and white are considered the proper thing for this dress-up day. They are here in all sizes priced at $2.50 to $3.00. Chamoisette gloves, a fabric that looks like suede and wears better, washable, comes in light tans and grys, also white, all sizes $1.00 a pair. Silk gloves in the wanted colors, "white with con trasting stitching, priced at 65c to $1.65. The showings of hoisery, neck-wear and hand bags are too large to enumerate here. You will find the collection well worth the time spent in looking them over. vemz a i til i ra wj u v i ! v earn mi it tiLn i w i .raavj 'w nb i-.v, Maii Orders pilled Same Pay Received Ordqrffow headquarters for Out-of- Jcn Saster Shoppers Check your Qrips jfere -mm 1 fs 3 .1- 4 !i m 4: mm (Incorporated) 1:1
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