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WEDNESDAY MORNING JULY 25, 1917 i. ; Privacy and Safety " Many people are timid about their financial affairs. They desire positive safety and privacy with regard to financial transactions. This bank has always observed the strictest confidence with "regard to its depositor's interest, and for those men an j women who desire care ful, individual service, surrounded by every safeguard, this bank meets every requirement. Four Per Cent Paid on Savings and Certificates. Capital and Surplus $500,000.00 Merchants & Farmers National Bank CHARLOTTE, N. C -OFFICERS- GEO. E. UH.SOX, President W. C. WILKINSON. Vlcp Pres. & Cashier JNO. IS. KOSS, Vice President J. A. STOKES, Idler Hundreds of People are paving the way to success by put ling their money iii Savings Accounts in this Bank, where it earns 4 per cent interest. THE PEOPLES BANK & TRUST COMPANY THE WELCOME RANK CHAS. A. BLAXD. Pres. V. V. KOBAKDS. Cashier W. K- FOREMAN. Vice Pres. W. S. UlICE, Asst. Cashier E. C. GRIFFITH McCOT MOKETZ Sales Dept. 214 S. Tr yon SU Phone 877 OFFKF.KS- John 51. Koott, Pres. W. H. Twilty, Cashier C. W. Bull, Asst. Cashier V. J. Cliamlx-rs, Vice Pres. .?. I'. Robert-oil. ice l'nss W. 11. McCliiilm k. Teller CALL TO mi us TI 10 R PAW CREEK IS AWARDED THE STATE HIGH SCHOOL MMJvnnr mm uul ST Charlotte Military Companies' Will Mobilize Here Today. ! c ! Expect to Remain in City for f Ten Days or Two Weeks, When ! They Will Leave for Camps. I The military companies of Char lotte will mobilize this morning, re mainiiiK in the city for possibly ten days or to weeks, after which 'they expect to leave for their training camps, oi.leis have been issued hy the u'licei.- cummandii.K the organi zations for the members to report at headquai pm s tor duty this morning. The companies here mobilizing will be the Fifth company, coast artillery corps, i p.iiiv 1) "Hornets Nest riflemen ', the Charlotte machine gun company, and the hospital de tachment of tile i The Charlotte sec: battery will al.-o ! M ooi esville ton iK lit. join the other three the hatterv. the i-oi.ipanl's vacate.! po.-itions Monday am Superintendent !. Y. Joyner Comes to Charlotte to Attend Meeting of School Board. J. Y. Joyner, state superintendent of public schools, came to Charlotte from Raleigh on Tuesday to be pres ent at nn important culled meeting of the Mecklenburg county board of education. which was conducted Tuesday niornini;, in the office of Cimiuy Sup. iiitetident Matthews, at the courlli-Hiso. T'c t . pe. .. . 1 '(m otion under eon-.-idc. .it. on ir, ;!iv- hoard was that, of the awarding of the proposed county hif,'h .school for which the townships of Cornelius and 1'aw Creek have been petitioners. .Mr. Joyner advised that l'aw Creek he given the new -school provided that the township could raise bonds for $12,000 within the next seventy ilays. l'aw Creek al ready has $;;,.:iU0 available and ex pects to be able to raise the additional amount within tlfe reiutli td -time. ill Expect Official List to' Reach Here Tomorrow When Men First Drawn Will Be Called. headquarters in where they will sec'ions forming Members of their various st artillery corps, l of t lie Piedmont bih-.e. leaving for Tuesdav. making preparations for becoming soldiers in the North Caro lina nation. il guard, so soon to be transformed -into a part of the Tint ed States ariuv. While in the city, strict military rules will be enforced by the otiicers. regular drill bonis being observed and the several other matters con nected with military affair to daily, It is understood permitted to sleep homes, if they desi com npulat ions ha ve MULBERRY CHURCH WILL HAVE PICNIC IN AUGUST t- Friday. August :t. is the date set for the mutual Sunday school picnic of the Mulberry l'resbyterian church, a few miles from Charlotte on the Tuck aseege road. A feature of the program will he a singing in which "The American Tune Hook" will be used. I)i D. H. Kolston. pastor of the First Presby terian church, of Charlotte, will be the speaker of the occasion, and will dis cuss some phases of the war. Mul berry church is just outside the pro pos d bounds of what may be included in Camp Greene. An invitation is extended the public to attend the picnic. All quests will take their basket lunch which will be enjoyed in the usual pirnic fashion. the men will be and eat at their e. However, ac been provided for them at the armories, and facilities arranged for feeding them. 1 Th" Fifth company, coast artillery corps, will maintain headquarters at Its arnioiy at 5"'J WeVt Trade street. Cols have been placed there for the men wishing to sleep at headquarters. Tln-v will be "rationed" at restaurants of the city. The hospital detachment at the armory UttendedSlFFTIWr. fit tuikilCTrnitt -i- in vi ITIIIilw I LrtlnL ASSOCIATION TO BE HELD The exemption boards for Charlotte ' and, Mecklenburg county, although : not as yet busy with the draft, as the : official list has not been received, 1 were kept busy answering questions : about the draft all during Tuesday, j Clerk J. S. Delaney of the city ex j eniption board estimated that he had ; answered several questions from one i thousand persons each hour during the day, which goes to show that the I headquarters for the city exemption i board is at present one of the most popular places in Charlotte, j Aside from personal1 calls made by ' citizens of registration age. there lay ! a stack of letters on the desk of Clerk ; Delaney about six inches high Tues : day afternoon. Those letters, -he says, ' are inquiries from out-of-town men, wishing him to look up and see if they have been called, and If they have to please notify them and let them know their serial number, and whetrer they were drawn first or last. Others of the letters ask whether such and such a person shall be exempted, and if not why. Members of the boards expect the arrival of the official list today, when they will immediately call 130 men first drawn, to appear before them ' and undergo physical examinations and give reasons for not serving in the new national army, if they claim exemption. The county board will call about the first 125 men drawn immediately upon receiving the offi cial list. This number-of men will be called until the quota allotted to i charlotte and the county for the na ' tional army has been raised. moMey to lend . ... i - In any sum to suit the borrower. Orf residence or busi ness property located in the city of Charlotte, or farming lands located in Mecklenburg County. Southern Real Estate Loan & Trust Qompany 4 SOUTH TRYON STREET. THINK! Close in Home Brand new bungalow In choice close-In neighborhood, containing six rooms and bath, heating plant, hardwood floors and all other features of a well built modern home. Lot Is 64 by 150 with large shade trees. Paved street in front accessible alley in rear. This home will undoubtedly appeal to you and we will gladly give particulars upon application. of the coast D. "lion ots1 Nest rifle ptohabh" have hea dqiia r eitv auditorium, whore omtiiodations will' be ar- Personal Interest When a man opens an account with a bank he usually encoun ter Impersonal businesslike civility. Ix-ss frequently he meets with personal Interest. This Is. due largely to the prcs.iirc for speed and accuracy under which bank officers and employes must work. While this bank recognizes the importance of businesslike effi ciency. It does not neglect a personal friendly interest in each de positor and his affairs. , The Charlotte National Bank MOST WORKERS READ OBSERVER WANT ADS. will also be artillery, v "kmi pan v IlI'Ml." Will ters ii the slei pillar ar ranged today. The Charlotte machine mm com pany will be loeap-d at its armorv in the Mecklenburg county jail at Third and Mint streets, where the men may also sleep. The three companies and the hos pital detachment number about 350 men. They will be drilled daily. No olllcial orders have been re ceived bv the oflieers as to where the ortra nidations will be sent. It is un derstood howrver. from press dis patches that the "Hornets' Nest rifle men," the Charlotte Machine dun company and the Piedmont hatterv will go to fireenvxille. S. C. where they will go in training. The coast artillery corps will go to Fort Cas well. The fact that Charlotteans will awake this morning and tind a large body of men In khaki will give the ! city the most war like appearance ! which it has as yet presented since ISSlS. It will also aid in getting the townspeople in the habit of seeing sol diers, for when the New Knglnnders arrive, 350 men will look mighty small. y. my entertainments are being planned in the city for the boys, to let them know that Charlotte appreci ates them before they go away. In other words, it seems that the citi zens are determined that they shall be honored before action as well as after. , (if the 35n or more men to mobilize hoi in the Charlotte military organi zations today, only about two hun dred of them are local young men, the remainder coining from points in the county or small towns in this section of the state. A number also are from points four and five hundred miles away. One of ficer reports a man coming from .lacksonvllle, 11.1.. while another is coming from Detroit, Mich. Honiaining here only about ten days or two weeks, members of the companies, expect to be kept busy out side of drill hours, telling friends and relatives goodbye and that they are going off to war. They'll be in uniform, they'll have guns, and thev will drill upon the main streets of the city, bringing back to Charlotte the memory of June of last year, when the "Hornets' Nest riflemen" occupied conspicuous places on the streets, for the simple reason ihat they were r-oing off to what was then thought a war with "Mexico. - Out After Marines. Serirt W. II l ee. of the local I'nited States Marine recruiting sta tion. Icives this morning for Salis bur and other points between Char lotte and 1 1'eonM.oro. in the interests of recruiting' for the Marines. Three men constitute this week's business at the Marine recruiting station. The Ministerial association includ ing all the ministers of Charlotte and vicinity, with the affiliated members; all church and Sunday school oflieers, etc., will meet at the Young Men's christian association this morning at ten o'clock to consider the problems of the Presbyterian hospital, and the relations and duty of the association to the soldiers of this city who will leave for training camps soon, and tbo.se from the New Kngland states who expect to come to Charlotte with in a short while. Waul Ads transfer non-profitable goods lino rash. Tney'U soli 'most anything for you. CAROLINIANS STOPPING AT CHARLOTTE HOTELS Among the Carolinians visiting in Charlotte Tuesday and Tuesday night, stopping at the hotels were: Mr. and Mrs. J. C. Price, North, 8. C: F. J, DeLanev, Oreensnoro; Mr. and Mrs. James A. Caughell, Hock Hill, S. C; A. I.. Breeden. P.ennettsville, S. C: C.rav Craven, Abbnttsburfj; Ben R. Daniel. Oaffney, S. C; Ralph Surntt, (kifTney. S. C. : K. L. Alexander. Stony Point; Miss Mabel Johnson, Rock Hill, S. C; Li. Anum. Troy; J. H. Von Can non, Newland; T. H. Banner, Banner Elk: V. L. Long and V. H. Hughes, Newland; Heid Situm, Winston-Salem. i In a certain manufacturing plant the boss has hung up on &j the walls placards having on them printed in red ink the word ' "THINK." That word ought to be hung in every hhop and home in .i the United States. People who think should start a envings account in this Hank. M SOUTHERN LOAN & SAVINGS BANK 4 S. Tryon St. Charlotte, N. C S . iii The First National Bank Of CHARLOTTE, N. C. Established in 1865 CAPITAL.. t 800,000.00 SURPLUS AND PROFITS 500,000.00 ASsJETS 2.000.000.00 Four per cent Interest paid on Certificates of Deposit Your Business Solicited. , HENRY M. McADEN. President. GEO. W. BRYAN, Vice PreiJdtnt. JOHN F. ORR, Cashier A TIP If you are interested in buying a home in Dil worth, we would suggest that you do so within the next two weeks. - We can supply your wants now. Charlotte Consolidated Construction Company Maryland Casualty Co. Health and Accident Policies Not Affected by Enlistment. I'olicyholders of the Maryland are ful ly covered in any branch of military ser vice within the continental limits of the United States in accordance with the classillcutions before enlistment except aviators. Claims on account of injuries sustained in repelllnR invasions will be settled on basis of maximum limit of five hundred dollars principal sum and two dollars and lifty cents weekly Indemnity. New policies solicited on this basis. AMERICAN TRUST COMPANY, Gen. Agts. Walter Lambeth & Bro., Managers. BANKING SERVICE Ample capital and a liberal business policy enable us to offer a most satisfactory service to individuals, corporations and out-of-town banks whose transactions are so large as to necessitate a strong banking connec tion. American Trust Co. Charlotte, North Carolina. CAPITAL AND SURPLUS, $725,000.00. George Stephens President B. N. Duke, V. S. Lee, V. Pres. V. II. Wood, Sec. and Treas. .. V.. Davis, Asst. Sex-. & T reiki. P. ". Willi lock. Trust Olliccr T. E. Hemby, Mgr. Suvlngs Dept. Mechanics Perpetual Building & Loan Association A FEW IT I; MS FROM OUR RFCORD: Total Loans made $ 5,569,893.00 Matured Stock paid uif. 4,536,500.00 Withdrawals paid 929,566.00 Losses NONE Assets July 1, 1917 . . . $1,688,850.00 NEW SERIFS NO. 7( OPFNS SEPTEMBER .1 ST. APPLICATIONS FOR LOANS may be null any time in August. ' LOANS ARE PAID OFF in the order applications are filed. LOAN'S CARRIED THROUGH THIS ASSOCIA . TION cost the borrower about 3- Pi-'r cent. J,H. WEARN, E. J. CAFFREY, "President. Secretary & Treasurer. fii-o. tJ Seott, C. P. A. Wulter Oiiirnley. C. P. A Scott, Chamley & Co. ( crlllit'il Puhlle Accountant, selwyn I'nel llulldlns ( U.AHI.OTM-. X. C. For Sent STOP RIGHT THERE, MALINDA 1 These shares are offered subject to prior sale until August let. If you have Kuuipliou plus a little money you'll not wait to freeze on to all you can . l.u-. raiments to he continued after above date. That same old early ! bird still fccts the worm. Are you it? :tn week- l.l to Auk. 1st. 1L'. in. IS, 14, 1(1 and 5 shares at $ 7.50 per share ; 17 weeks old to Auk. 1st. X and 10 shares at 4.25 per share 7 weeks old to Ant; 1st, 7, 10 and shares at..' 11.25 per share ! 13 weck-i old to Auk. 1 -t, 10 ! hares at 10.75 per Rtiare ! 70 weeks old to Aui:. 1st, 10, 1 and 3 sh ares at 17.50 per share i vi: m: i :k iii:(; rr.oi'i.i: to ni Y these penis. Simply n nnou nc" them --common sense does the balance. In 1 fact don't alwas advei tise them fur folks hunt them up. Yes, you save the entrance fee iii each caso and the earned profit follows the shares with out cost to purchaser. j ir TiiKvni: so ;ooi, kf.i:sm:h, ; why don't you buy them yourself? I'.loss your soul, Malinda, I buy all I can carry, and don't you forKct thai. Hut I'm no bloated bondholder, and ' couldn't keep up further i;a meats even if I could buy them. ! NOW, I'LL UK IX BOSTON ' for. a week attt:-ndine National H. it L. Convention, .but you can fire in your ('checks to my olllce and they'll be marked off for you, if unsold. D. A, BUYING FARMS The Interest deepens Recent survey of a Rmall "FOR SALE FARM" (50 acres) 12 m. W. of Charlotte (near Huntersville) reveals a good conditioned tract of land proportionately well timbered and open Accessible Convenient Handy size $1,500 Alexander's F. D., Thos. L. REALTY SALESMEN I ! oo::i :. : 1 1 -': N. Trvor: ro'.:- . i i;ii" i betii A ve . . !'. l-n :.' 1 1 Ave . . 1 1' V, . l.idddi . . . I'oots Cms N Cr: h.i.'.l . ooms 4's reran Ave . . . 1 oo::,s .'o1'! L. .1 : nor:i-i L' 'MI , " i : n t . room.; ;,: x. Church .. ro .ris 4 '. 7 . Colb-K" . . room - 'J ' - W. ?'.''!: h . . ir.o' l V : , . ('.,, k roonr !"iS S. i ' u son . . . . roo.ori 41! .' - W Ki--Vi.!:!;l It.im looms 1! I'a'k Court . .. 25.00 rooms ;:!5 K '1' ' m t . ipi i oortis :! I l-!2 1-2. Ninth .. .. ii.nd looms i'iii", N. I;:,, a, i : diiiiu ?7 w. second i :,n rooms 201 C. Licventh .. .. rooms 9L'5 N. David.-on .... iu.od . S r.o.on (.i.iiii 4M.0H 2'i.flO 4 m n m 30.00 V Ml) ;;m mm 2m. On TIIF, .M'LV SFRIF.S STILL OI'FN so you can set new shares any day. If you're koIiib to save money, and you're a too; it you oo.i u, nny not i;ei imu uie oesi . i oU Hon t nave to love is cold business, mid when It comes to afetv and re- 1 ,,'.p to do thai. This ! numeration we simiily l;i: 1 drive th'." Cermaus. U- the spots off together fellow and 'continue to GILBERT C. WHITE Consulting Engineer iJnrhnm. N. C. WATERWORKS. LKiMT AXD POWER. STUKICTS. YOl' KNOW OLD .MAN 4 PFU CKNT Why. we Kive him 4 ares and slap him Into the middle of next week viilioii' tiirninK .I 'oand. That's ludicrous, Malinda. downrlffht ludicrous! Yotn- 4 i,' taxed, wliile we get there with 6 1-2 per cent and it untaxed. 1) )--, that a'tract you? Well, if it doesn't the fool killer has you already. , Wl. LI".NI ALL MOXKY AT 6 PLR i;T and the cv.pon.se in Retting it is a bagatelle compared with what insurance companies and other money lenders charge you. Is that straight talk? If you doubt it, try one of 'em and then i ce what we chaiKe for a similar sum. NO FOOLISH MODFSTY 1IF.RF.. This is your "Lip; Lrothor Ren," and if you are satisfied with 4 per cent on vour savlnrjs or want to pay 12 per cent for your loans from some Char lotte institutions, you're no kin of ours, und you don't need us in your business. CASUALTY INSURANCE r 'I r V Liability Aiilomobilo Accident Health I'litle Class Physicians Druggists Hospital, etc Agents and brokerage business solicited. Rates cheerfully furnish ed upon request. WILKINSON & LEE General Agents J. DILLARD HALL, Mnaager. BENCFRSON Fire Ins urn nee I'lionc 589 X Tryon SI. E. L. Keesier, Sec. & Treas. Building and Loan Dividends can be safely invested in any of the following high-graae securities. 10 shares Chadwick'Hosklns 7 per cent preferred. 10-50 shares Oconee Mill 7 per cent preferred. 10-30 shares Mooresville. Mill 7 per cent preferred. 10 shares American Trust Company 12 per cent. 15 shares Loray Mill ti per cent preferred. . 10-50 shares Peoples Rank & Trust Company. 1 J2.000, $2,500, $3,000. $7,000 Mortgage Loans on Real Estate. 1,000, l.buo rsortn Carolina state b per cent Konds. Fr Cr"ABBOTTrOMPANY 25 South tryon Street PHONE 344 cHAnLorrE. x. c. I'lHSl 1'UIUK 'IKIM UIILIIX. i i Everxlbiiuc in Ren I Estate. Jl igli -Gra. jfvestnieaia
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