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,YTi
i;c:.;t,
That bespeak the true affec
tion of the giver.
taniS
$1.50 to $10 'i
iTiH Tfl"" in
A'
And we have
uch a wealth of
beauti
sewing stands
from
$5.00 to $23.00
that it's a plea
ure to make a
selection
' m .IT
do the rCtl s
handsome lnt !
) thing for
your home i
magnificent
Colonial
Clock? .
There is something jiere
that would be appreciated by
every member of the family
and every friend.
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FID IS MS
Good Fellows' Club Continues
Adding to Membership.
Total Number 'Already Enrolled j
254; Amount of Money , (
Subscribed $669. : ;
VA fa-
The Good Fellows' club of Char-
n-V.M., mill n( EOOa DTOSlWi,
did not add so many to Its mb"i
ship or o many dollar o Its Christ
mas fund yesterday as it did Tuesday
or Wednesday. The afwresaie v -late
yesterday afternoon, noweer,
was very gratifytnt to those pushing
the movement. In point oth of mem
bers enrolled and of funds collected.
Up to Thursday afternoon at 6 o clock
the membership of the club had
grown to 254 and the amount of
money raised to 03.
Applications for membership were
received yesterday from 58 persons,
while $140 was added to the fund the
club is raising to provide Christmas
cheer for the good fellows of Char
lotte who have been Btncaen oy ur
ease recently or otherwhw rendered
unable to provide the things neces
sary for a hnppy Christmas for their
families as they have( been doing in
years past. ....
A minister wan hskou iu.
names of persons such as tho Uoou
Fellows', list committee preparing
of pernons who are worthy bat un
fortunate and to whom a remem
brance in the spirit of good fellow
ship at Christmas time would be a
Godsend. This minister told of a
man. head of a family, to whom he
addressed the question if he would
accept a Christmas basket from the
Good Fellows club in the spirit of
good fellowship. The man replied
that he would. He would refuse to
accept any assistance or gift from
organized charity, the man said,, but
he would gladly receive a basket
from the Good' Fellows' club in the
spirit of fellowship.
This incident illustrates exactly the
idea of the Good Fellows' club. It
Beeks to raise a sum sufficient and
secure members enough to (provide a
Christmas basket for every such fam
ily in Charlotte families who never
have and will not ask for alms, but
who through misfortune have been
rendered unable to provide the
wherewith of good cheer for th i com
ing Christmas time.
. The list of names of those making
application yesterday for membership
In the Good Fellows' club follow?:
E. , A, Smith.
Geo. K. Wilson, Sr.
Robert Lasslter.
I. C. Lowe.
Dr. Thomas H. Wright.
W. L. McDonald.
E. M. Potter.
James E. Taylor.
P. Q. Klser.
G. B. Everett.
E. S, Reld.
W. C. Wilkinson.
Rev. Dr. and Mrs. J. 8. Sibley.
Hugh Murrlll.
W. J. Edwards.
Richard D. Thomas.
J. P. Caldwell.
Justin Prager.
J. O. Walker.
Dr. A. M. Berryhill.
J. P. Harris.
L. O. Berry .
J. H. Cutter.
J. M. Samoncls. ,
F. B. Alexander.
D. B. Smith. "
C. O. Smith.
E. T. Cansler.
H. C. Jones.
J. C. Myers.
8. B .E. Spencer
W. L. Pelrce.
O. B. Walsh.
Thomas Griffith.
Chan. A. Mosiev
J. P. Manlev.
G. L. Miller.
R. Leland Moore.
O. X. Mathews.
Thomas F. Ken .
B. R. Cates.
A. I.. Parker.
O. V. Hoke.
T. A. Walker.
Rogers W. Davis.
Jos. Wanlln.
TLi CCOD FlLLC ' CLL v.L-i.,
Ou Hlni(t every street, possibly hist aromi-.l t'. corner from o"
home, there nertly fmrmum, bllcntly anJ, uncnuii ! i:.-.:, .:: facin? tlioir
Iol. Porluips the little money saved up for n ruiny tLiy- even the Uiriat
iiuis club svlnjr of year lias g-ono fir medicines and oilier expense
incidental to much sicknet In the home. Xotlilnx k loft to provlite tlie
ChrtKtniaM rlieer to which the family has always bevui accustomed. Thews
are in the clajs the UkmI IWIows club U aiming to make glad at Chrtot
inun Uroe by wwliur along hi the spirit of good fellowship token ox
remembrance thiit will help to make Christmas da j bright and swvet.
' The Good Follows club U not detdgned 'to Interfere with or osp
t)K splendid ami noble wtrk done by the Salvation Army, tlw Associated
Ciuirltica and other orRaiiifatioiia. It doea uot propose to rare for Uioso
who are perpetual object of charity. It mvka merely to provide cheer for
tho home of the good fellows who are temporarily depressed and needy
because of unusual misfortunes tliat have befallen them. Th Good
Fellows club Is not ft charitable organization It propose lo dispense
good chwr In ihe homes of good fellows In the spirit ot good fellowship.
Dmth lui sulkeil abroad In the land in -recent wfroka and hM de
mniulcd a terrible toll of Uvea. Hundred of persons who never knew
wliat aorrow and need were before are enduring both today. The -Good
Fellows club Is simply trying to pour a little oil of human sympathy
upon the troubled waters of adversity. y ; . ; c , , r i
The Savior spent lite life In this world cheering the downcast and
mlnlsterlnjr to the nerds of the unfortunate. The liood Felhvws ctnb Is
trying to follow Ills-rounsel, "If thine brother hunger feed bhn. K he u
vlck or in primm visit him." ,
One of the greatest truih In Holy Writ Is "It J,.WTStSS
than to iv1ve." The Ctood Fellows' club is " ,1i,rDU,laim5 m
euch member Is trylnsr to giro good cheer and comfort to other good let
lows not so fortunate.-; . ; .''
Tliere are Iiuudrtxls of Good Fellows In JIJ "
life. Each one would willingly aid another comrade ht
matter were brought to his attention.. The trouble wiSJ2!
. Good Fellows worked on tlielr own InlUaUve. -Thej 'J&:
Ization to cover tho work fully. The Good Fellows' club will be more
useful as Its membership grows.
It costs only one dollar to nxtire a membership In the Good J'cW
club, but any good fellow In Cliarlotte may Join and pay
for hto membership as he likes. The Invitation 'n""yu mor
members are needed. All the money gooa Into Christmas baskets.
VVhiSa ln.Diri;us Ctats, III Wi:
flu, Ha Jyrpped Into & Wi
at His Mem at Chadwick.
Andrew S. Afelton, .- of Chadwick,
who while in a delirious state, ill with
Influent. Jumped Into a well in the
rear yard of hia home on the night
of November 2S, died yesterday Af
ternoon at the Presbyterian hospital.
Mr. Melton was taken to the hospital
j upon being rescued from the well by
police officers. - V .
The remains will be Interred in the
burying srround of Mulberry church.
1 this county, this afternoon... Funeral
services will be held at the church,
but the hour had not been decided
; yesterday afternoon. . , . , r
Mr. Melton was St veara of in.
Surviving him" are hUvwife and -nine
children. , At the time Mr. Melton
jumped into the welt it was said that
all the members' of his family were
confined to their beds with Influent.
LOCAL CHICKEN FANCIERS '
TO SEND BIRDS TO WILSON
The Charlotte Observer
City
I hereby make application to The GOODFELLOWS'
Club, and hand you herewith to pay my in-
itiation fee and dues for season of 1918.
A - number of Charlotte chicken
I fanciers are planning to exhibit their
best birds at the annual poultry show
at Wilson,' December Si, - through
January , Dr. J. R. Klnnls, of Queens
college, one of the leading fanciers of
the city, said last night. Desalts many
handicaps because of the 'influenza
situation, the show promises 'to be
. most successful, said Dr. Nlnnls. The
omciais ot the show this year will
end premium . lists only to poultry,
men exhibiting last year except in
cases where request for a Book is
made. Those desiring a premium Hat,
said Dr. Nlnnls, should writs to G. P.
Fulghine. ofWllson. or Charles Nixon,
of Washington, N. C. Numerous cups
will be given prise winners at the
ehowJ
Visitors in the city are welcome to
visit our Vietrola Department and
hear all the new Victor Records.
PARKER-GARDNER CO.
' (Ady.)
R
Walter 8cott. ,
Wade H. Harris.
L. p. Mackenxle.
W. H. Dail, Jr.
Geo. E. Wilson. Jr.
William W. Stewart,
, I.
Providence,
LAWRENCE JOHNSON DIES
OF
Rheumatism
is completely wriHhed out of the sys
tem by the celebrated Shlvar Mineral
Water. Positively guaranteed by mon
ey back offer. Tastes fine; costs a
trifle, Delivered anywhere by our
Charlotte agents, Cotton Belt Candy
Co. Phone them. Advertisement.
VUIMoySCo.
hOIIE BETTER -FEW AS GOOD j
j FIRST THOUGHT fOR PAIRS
I Fancy J
4 Fruits t
M Nuts U
.J1' Candies If '
For V
v Christmas.
JOHN ANTONIO
, ' i ,
304 S, Tryon St. I'Jtone 21 IS
WANTS SEABOARD TRAINS
NOS. 31 AM PUT BACK
Were Discontinued Soon After
War Was Declared Run Be
tween Here and . Raleigh.
An effort is being made by the
chamber of commerce to have restored
to service Seaboard trains Nos. 31
and 34, which ran between Charlotte
and Raleigh and which were discon
tinued soon after the declaration of
war, Secretary Farrls said yesterday.
Thasa trains were of vast benefit to the
people along the Seaboard between
here and Hamlet, and were patron
ised more largely than any of the
other trains, Mr. Farris said. j
With many of the conditions brought
about by thewar relieved, officials of
the chamber were declared of the op
inion that these trains should be re
instated at an ijarly date. When these
trains were in operation. It was ex
plained, it was possible for people re
siding in cities on the Seaboard line
between here and Hamlet to come to
Charlotte and do their shopping with
out Inconvenience. The present serv
ice, It was said, makes it difficult for
those wishing to come here to trade to
make the trip without various incon
veniences. The matter has been taken up With
railroad officials, and the hope was
expressed that the officials upon In
vestigation would find that It would
be profitable to the railroads and
advantageous to the general public to
reinstate these two trains.
.
MRS. L 0. MOCK DIES AT
HOME ON BLAND STREET
-
Was Daughter of Police Ser
geant E. L. Black Funeral
at Noon Today at Residence.
Mrs. L. O. Mock, of 304 West
Bland street, died yesterduy after
noon at 12:30 o'clock at her home
after a short illness. Mrs. Mock
was a daughter of Sergeant E. L.
Black, of the city police depart
ment Mr. Mock is connected with
the Loom Reed and Harness com
pany. Funeral services will be conduct
ed at the late residence today at 12
o'clock, Rev. J. W. Moore, pastor
of Trinity Methodist church, offlciat
lnR. Interment will be In Elmwood
cemetery. The following have been
selected to act as pallbearers: T. K.
Rea, 8. J. Crane, Charles B. Rea,
J. W. McGinn. K. I. Clark and S.
C. Leslie.
. Mrs. Mock was born in Charlotte
21 years ago. She was married De
cember 22. 1917. She was u young
woman of Christian character, and
a pleasing personality, and was a
member of Chalmers Memorial
church . She Joined this church in
childhood and had been a loyal and
devoted member.
Surviving her, besides her hus
band, ure her parents, Sergeant and
Mrs. E. L. Black, of 201 West
Bland street, and two brothers and I ness man met with marked success.
two sisters: K. A. Black and J. He was a man of pleasing personality
W. Black, and Misses LoUlse and j who made friends easily,, and he was
Bessie Black, all of this city. 'held in high esteem by scores of
frlnnris in this cltv mid elsewhere. He
Death Occurred at Clayton Ho
tel at 1 :50 0'Clock Yester
day Morning Funeral Today.
Lawrence Branch Johnson, of 709
South Tryon street, and a well
known business man of Charlotte,
died suddenly yesterday morning at
1:60 o'clock at the Clayton hotel. Dr.
W. H. Parsons, who was called to
Mr. Johnson's bedside a few min
utes before he died, said that death
was the result of apoplexy,
C. O. Brown, manager of the
Clayton hotel, notified Desk Ser
geant White at police headquarters,
because oft the sudden death of
Mr. Johnson, and Detective Plttman
investigated his death. Coroner Z.
A. Hovls was notified by the police
but, being informed that a physician
was present when aeatn occurrea,
decided no inquest was necessary.
According to Information obtained
from the police, Dr. Parsons and
others, Mr. Johnson became ill while
upstreet and was taken to the Clay
ton hotel by a friend whose name
could not be learned. Soon after
going to r room Mr. Johnson became
unconscious. It was then, it was
reported, that Doctor Parsons was
called. Death followed a few min
utes later. Mr. Johnson had been
in ill health for sometime. He had
been a patient at the Tranqulll Park
sanatorium but was discharged about
December 1, It was said at the sana
torium. Funeral services will be conducted
at the graveside In Elmwood ceme
tery this morning at 10:30 o'clock,
Dr. A. A. McQeaehy, pastor of the
Second Presbyterian church, officiat
ing. Those selected to act as pall
bearers are Jack Crawford, H. A.
Murrill, W. M. Wheeler, Skinner
Alston. A. M. Hopkins and W. F.
Terrell.
Mr. Johnson was born In Charlotte
March E, 1877. He was a son of Mrs.
Kate Markey Johnson, who survives,
and the late O. 8. Johnson, who
died about four years ago. Surviv
ing also are his wife, who was Miss
Fannie Butt, and a son, Lawrence
B. Johnson, Jr. A little daughter,
Godfrey, died In November of last
year. A brother, Fred Johnson, died
several years ago.
Mr. Johnson was reared in this
city and, after, attending the public
schools, studied at Balrd's and the
Horner schools. After leaving
school, Mr. Johnson became con
nected with the Southern Weighing
and Inspection bureau. Because of
conscienous effort and ability, Mr.
Johnson soon became district man
ager of this company. He left this
company to accept a responsible po
sition on the Interstate" commerce
commission, with headquarters in
Washington. Later he was manager
of the traffic bureau of the city of
Nashville, Tenn. Mr,. Johnson be
came commercial agent of the Nor
folk Southern Railway - company
when that system extended its lines
Into Charlotte. He continued In that
position until the government, in
taking over the railroads, merged the
Norfolk Southern with other lines
running through the city.- and aban
doned the office here temporarily. He
has been with the Standard Oil com
pany here, holding an .important po
sition for the past two years., v
Mr. Johnson was a man of excep
tional business ability and as a busi-
possessed a keen intellect-' and his
knowledge of the railway , business
was extensive.
For Itching Torture
TWENTY-NINE NEW CASES
OF INFLUENZA REPORTED
The health department last even
ing1 reported S9 new cases of influ
enza for yesterday. a Kllirht tn-
! create over the. previous day. Dr.
C. C. Hudson, V:lty s health officer, ias -.h.
yesterday made public a compilation , Tere..n ftS "ft" Jffi
of figures on the number of deaths f top itching torture land fev skia
from influenza and complications Irritation and that makes tne Sun soft,
during tho last three .months. The dear and healthy. . . ' ' ,
total number of deaths from infiu- Any druggist can-supply yott with
ensa and , complications was placed terno. which generally overcomes all
at 197. Jn October 100 were re- skin diseases. Acne, eczema, itch, pin'
ponea. o iron, umuonn na ..mn pies, rashes, blackheads, in most case
complications lrj November, and 53 ir - rnnnthr minor
in December up Jo yesterday morn-i
ing. . ' .
' . .TIip wine Fool.
"You can't mix business and picas-
ure." 'observed the. sage.
lve way to terno. Frequently, minor
lemlsb.es disappear overnight Itching
usually stops instantly, zemo is a sale,
antiseptic liauidL clean, easy to use and
dependable. It costs only 35c; an extra
large bottle, $L0bY It will not stain, is
. "Oh, t don't know," commented hot preasy or stlcky.and Is positively.
ylTie'" foorTA"-insltfrnrworft " when" safe-for tendfj sensitive stdn .TVj:,-?
ho plays. 'doesn't he?' 1 . , TusE.V.Roca Co Cleveland, 0'
ANSWER THE
RED CROSS ROLL CALL
JOIN
Donated by J. H. Wearn 8c Co.
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WHEN YOU SEE IT IN THE CHARLOTTE OBSERVER, IT'S SO
4
Days Ito
FRIDAY, SATURDAY; MONDAY, TUESDAY
D e c e m b e r 20, 21, 23, 24
Take Advantage of Our
fa
Clris
And
Free Christmas Dinner Offer
One Dollar
A
Week
All purchases jip to $30 can
be secured with the cash pay
ment of
sjij' Down
Which will give--.you the
Christmas dinner free; then
One Dollar a Week.
Pay
the
Easy
Way
OPEN
EVENINGS
TILL 9
O'CLOCK
DURING
THIS
SALE
Two Dollars
A
Any purchase ranging from
$30 up to $60 with the pay
ment of , .
week
j) Down
Entitles, the purchaser to the
free Christmas dinner, then-t v
" Two Dollars jt Week.
The, prettiest line of ladies' and misses suits, coats, dresses, waists, skirts j
and furs and men's and i boys' suits and overcoats we haveever shown.' All
at very moderate prices. ; .
- -
i YOU GET, THE CLOTHING AND THE FREE CHRISTMAS DINNER.
; WHEN YOU MAKE THE FIRST SMALL PAYMETfT, f