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CHARLOTTE DAILY OBSERVER, JULY 23, 1903, OTP Fflisc::i PERSONAL, Mr. nd Mrs.; Henry, F. Anderson ef lJt night for WrigbtsYUle. ,They . will stop nrlth, Mrs. Harris Northrop. Mrs, 'A. D. Gilchrist nnd child leave to-day lor Montreal to spend, soma time with Mrs. gV8. Ollchrlat.. br. and Mrs.' William A. Hayss, of BJth Point. ffWUng- Mr. . 3. W. ;v Hayes.' -j ,;- v,--- ' - "v Mr. and Mrs. Frank Purcell are at tLevlnga, near Morganton. , Mr: and Mrs. Harry Wj Moore left last night tor an extended trip North, which will Include stops at Baltimore, -Cap May and Bettsrton, Md. V Little Mine Catherine, the at tractive Is-year-old daughter of Mr. and 'Mr. T. T. Gilmer, entertained '. a delightful company of her young 'friends at a birthday party at her homo on Elfeabeth Heights yester ' day afternoon. Miss Mary McMurray, of York county. Is visiting at the home of Miss Mamie Robinson In Providence township. - Mrs. H. C. Willlaras, who has been - vlsjtlng at Atlantic City and New York for the past two weeks, Is, ex pected home Thursday. Mrs. Frank Holltngshead and little daughter. Evelyn, have returned to their home In Washington after spending some tlmo in the city with Mrs. HolllngsheacTs mother, Mrs. II. T. B. Moye. Mrs. F. T. Lcthco and little daugh ter. Miss Helen, are expected to re turn from Salisbury this week, where they have been visiting relatives. Mrs. R. E. Young left yesterday for the Alkallthia Springs to spend some time. Rev. D. M. Austin and daughter. Miss Foy Austin, are. spending some time at Wrlghtsvllle. Miss Ruth Porter has gone to Vir ginia to spend the remainder of the summer with relatives. Miss Mary Earle Bowen has re turned from a visit to relatives and friends In Texas and South Carolina. Miss Lillian Richmond, of Winston, Is a guest at the home of her uncle. Judge W. P. Bynum. on West Trade street. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Msgee An nette have returned from Hiddenlte, where they spent some time and are at the Vance Apartments, corner Mint and Fourth streets. Miss Rutledge Dudley, the beauti ful little daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. Dudley, was hostess to 80 of her young friends at the home of her parents. No. 708 East Fourth street, yesterday afternoon between the hours of 4 and ( In celebration of her- flfth birthday. A number e games was played to the delight of the Uttle people, who passed a most pleasant afternoon. Miss Julia Stlnson has returned from Davidson, where she spent some time with Miss May Williams. Dr. and Mrs. Oeorge W. Pressly will return In a few days .from 8outh Caro lina where they have been visiting relatives. Dr. and Mrs. J. R. Bridges spent yesterday at the Central. Dr. Bridges and family are summering at Llncoln-toa. Mr. and Mrs. O. O. Doggett Jifeve returned from the 'mountains of west ern North Carolina where they spent some time. Mies Flora Mclver returned yester day to her home In Sanford after spending 10 days In the city with Misses Mattle and Julia MeNlnch on North Church street. Ill Movements ef m Niunber of Peo- pie, Yiaitora and Others. Master Giles Currv. ef Gaston la. the guest of his grand parents. Mr. and rs. iv A. Wilkinson, -v-Mr. J. Robertson, -of Augusta, Ga., was Charlotte visitor, yesterday. Mr. William P. Webb, of Rocking ham,, was registered yesterdayamoag we-guests at the Heiwyn. Mr. I 8. Davidson, of Kershaw, 8- C-. was a .visitor In the cltjrjfor few hours yesterday- ' - . Mr. J. P. Thompson, of Atlanta, Ga was registered among the guests at the Bouthern Manufacturers' Club yester Mr. Fred ' Griffith, of ThomasVllle, Is spending a day or two in.. tho jetty witn reiativea. . Mr, J. D. r B." tnr:f Gastonla, spent yesterday in thy city -on bust ness.- 1 ... - ' ' . Capt.' A. O. Breolaer, who went over to Germany to visji-nu eon, ur. aoqi sen Brenlser, who la stuoyinjg nere, i now on his way home and will arm In She city in a few aaya. , . Mr. W. P.. Leslie, of Mc.Coll. S. was a Charlotte visitor yesterday. Mr.-W.H. Poole, of Gastonla, spent yesterday in the city en, business. Dr. Thomas N. DullnKof Clover. C was registered among the guests at the Central yesterday. Mr. W. A. Spellissy, of Philadelphia, Is spending a day or two In the city on ousmess. Mr. J. R. Hlghsmrth. of Fayetfeville, was registered among the guests at the Selwyn yesterday. . Mr. M. M. Graves, of Greensboro, was a Charlotte visitor yesterday. Mr. Dave Porter, of Norfolk, Va., Is spending his vacation wlUh relatives In the city. Master Jerry Whltsett. of Columbus, Ga., is visiting Master James Sims Wearn. Mr. A. P. Hall leaves today for Statesville un a business trip. Mr. I,. C. Webb, of Shelby, was registered among the guests at the Buford last night. Mr. u. J. Sifford. of Gastonla. pen yesterday In the city on buwlncss. Mr. Hal Worth, of Greensboro, spending to-day in the city with friends. Mr. W. J. Cunningham, a proml ncnt citizen of Lancaster, S. C, spen yesterday and lat night In the city Mr. T. J. Rogers, -of Gastonla. was a guest at the Buford last night. Mr. C. E. Nolan, of Columbia. S. C. spent yesterday In the city on busl ness. Mr. Fred Watson, of Wlnston-Sa lem, was a Charlotte visitor yesterday Among the guests at the. Selwyn last night was Mr. Frederick Metcalfe, of Greenville, Miss. ur. J. E. Stokes, of Salisbury, was a visitor In the city last night. Mr. J. H,, Williams, of Raleigh spent last evening in the city. Mr. W. A. Douglas,, of Rock Hill S. C, was registered among- the guests at tne southern Manufacturers' Club yesterday. Mr. J. M. Fowler, of . Burlington spent yesterday In the city with friends. Mr. E. M. Holllday. of Celumbia, 8. C.. was a Charlotte visitor yester day. ..if4 Kev. Flato T. Durham, of Concord, spent a few hours In the city yester day. Mr. 8. H. Learne, of Albemarle, Is at the Central. Mr. A. T. McCallum, of Red Springs, Is stopping at the Central Messrs. L. S. Caldwell, John M. Sharpe, J. 8. McRorle and F. E. Braw- ley, of Statesvllle, are at the Central Mr. Thaddeus A. Adams, of the lo cal bar, returned yesterday from Croft, where he spent Sunday with Mr. C. W. Cathey. BRIEFS. Mrs. Don Richardson friends In Rockingham. Is visiting Mrs. W. H. Zimmerman and son, of Albany, Ga., will arrive soon to visit Mr. and Mrs. P. P. Zimmerman. Miss Sarah Brockenbrough will leave the last of the week for Hen dersonville to Join the house party of me Misses Kobtnson, ot Columbia, H. U. Mrs. E. L. Mason and children have returned from Wrlghtsville, where they spent two weeks. . Complimentary to Miss Annie Fletcher, of Washington, D. C, and ,Mi8s Aubrey Cowsn, of Macon, Ga., who are guests of Mrs. T. L. Klrknat- rlck, Mr. James W. Wadsworth enter tained at the Country Club last hight In addition to' these young ladlea, Mr. Crawford Bennett, Miss Agnes Chal mers sna Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Kirk pat tick were present. The occasion was delightful. ' Miss Nell Hyndman leavees today for Hiddenlte, rhere she will spend two weeks. Miss Mattle Hyndman has Just re turned from a ritt to Miss Etta 6kipper at Lancester, C. A Few Minor Happenings in and About th C'tv. Miss Mary Hicks Is back at Pur cell's after a ten days' vacation. Mr. j. w. sample, who had a stroke of paralysis some days ago, is slightly Improved. Capt. Claude Morrison, one of the. soutnerns raitnrui conductors, was out yesterday after an Illness of two weeks. The next farmers' Institute will be at Dixie Friday. Another will follow on Thursday, August 6th, at the Piedmont Industrial Institute. The annual picnic of Paw Creek church will be held August 11th. The Paw Creek band will provide the mu sic for the occasion. The condition of Capt. Oliver Dockery. who has been so ill at Du luth. Minn., was reported to be some what Improved yesterday. Mr. Don Richardson gave a de lightful trolley ride yesterday after noon to the children of the Alexander Rescue Home. The Uttle folks enjoy ed themselves Immensely. -The Comeograph Is drawing large crowds nightly at the Academy. The innovation Is a pleasing one to those accustomed to the regular moving picture shows. -'8qulre J. V. Cobb yeirterday fined ID. Rosen ha um and I. Schwarta each a penny and costs for. n affray Indulged In during the wee small hours of the morning in the tenderloin district. The two men .engaged in en old fash ioned flst-and-skull light. No damage was done; Several wagon load's of water melons were seen on the streets in the business section of the city yesterday. When the farmers rommenc to bring their melons in so early In the week. It is a good Indication that the crop is moving nicely. The prices realised have been only fair so far. THREE FIRKMKX DROPPED. Messrs. XV. g. Charles, If. J. Muse and 1. M. Black Dropped Prom the List Because of a Cut In Ap propriations. The position of assistant chief was abolished and Mr. W. S. Charles, who has been efficiently filling that Job, together with Mr. H. J. Muse and Mr. John M. Black, was dropped from fhe list of firemen at a called meeting of the hoard of public safety last night. All the others were re elected, jo new names being added. The dropping of these three men wa due In no sense to- any- charges against them, all being competent firemen.' The hoard . of aldermen lately cut the appropriation to the department and a curtailment In the . force was Inevitable. Mr. Muse has been ra fireman for- evrrar -year and has always displayed fidelity and ability. The other men made good public servants. . ! . The names of the old men placed gain on the force are ss follows: W. a Orr. chief; J. H. Wallace, A. E. Moody, J. M. Davidson. J. W. Ar nold, W. F. Simpson. W. F. Palmer. W. L Devereux, W. A. Crnse (electrician). W. 3. Conneil sistant electrician), J. H. Wentt. W. B. Glenn, 3. E.. Orr, J. T. Mantes. E. O. Graham. G.1 W'. Spittle, M. 1L Porter and 3. R. Irwin. The election of Engineer. Btutls was held over.' Derlta Picnic To-Day. The annual W. O. W. picnic at Derlta Is scheduled for to-day. Elab orate preparations have been mads and a Jolly good time is promised all Of those who attend. There wlH be speaking In the morning by Hon. W. W. Kltchln and Congressman Yates Webb, 'admittedly two of the foremost orators In the State. - The well-known Blankenshln brothers, of Alexanderl county, will - also be on hand to do some special stunts on the guitar, banjo. Addle, harp. etc. There will he a baseball game In the afternoon. The public Is Invited. . There is "nothing; in all this world; that is cleaner or sweeter than a clean baby. , "And therels no, better; .way to keep a baby clean than by the regu lar and frequent' use of ' Ivory Soap. A white soap, ityields -a snow white lathera lather that cleans, but does not injure, ,t he most delicate skin. ' Ivory Soap 99oo Per Cent. Pure. IVEY'S Infants' and Children's Dresses THE NORTH CAROLINA CLUB. Flourishing Tar Heel Organisation at . Vnlvernlty of Virginia Summer School. One of the features of the summer school at the University of Virginia this year is the JS'orth Carolina Club, one of the largest and 'most enthusi astic of tho many at that Institution, The officers are: Mr. John' J. Blair, president; Miss Xannln Smith, vice president, and Miss I,lna O. "Wiggins, secretary and treasurer. Dr. Edwin Minis was the sneaker at the Fourth or July celebration. Sone "The Old North State." Toast "Here's to the Land of the Long- I.eal Pine." Colors White and blue. Yell "I'm a Tar Heel Born." The North Carolina members of the faculty are: Dr. A. Smith. Dr. Ed win Mlm;v Mr. J J. Blair, Mr. Richard Crawford. Miss Minnie Halliburton, Mi Llna O. Wiggins and Mr. F. M. Crawford. Ptudent members are: Misses Ella Andrews, Burlington; Ella Henderson, Burlington; Matmle E. Brown, N'ewbern; Helen Daniel. Hall fax; Jennie Freeman. Spencer; Irnia, Ellis. Can ; Ieura I,. Faucette, Le noir; Mamie E. Fonvllle, Burlington; Margaret Orevor, Charlotte; Helen Hall, Burlington; Effle Jarvla, Bel haven; Kate Lewis, Greenville; Flor ence IJ. Fannin, Reldsvllle; Ellxabeth Rmilh, Scotland Neck; Nannie E. Smith, Scotland Neck; Myrtle Swin dell. Belhaven; Susie F. Stafford. Bur lington; SVann Well, Rocky Mount; Minnie M. Puryear, Spencer; Eliza beth Taylor, Leaksvllle; May White, Oxford; Emma L. White Belvldere; Mollie K. Fetrer, neidsvllle; Fannie R. Harper, Wilson; Myrtle L. Harper, Reldsvllle; Messrs. E. B. Fowler, Ra leigh; R W. Rankin, Charlotte; L. T. Royall, Benson. Jl'DGK Him'CKS VERDICT. Brings Down the $lfl.813 Award In the Martin Case to $10,000 as an Effort to Reach an Amicable Adjustment. Judge M. H. Justice has ordered that the verdict for 116,81! given former Conductor Lee O. Martin by the Jury In his suit against the Sea board Air Line and the street car com pany last week, be reduced to )10,000. The three parties concerned are now deliberating over th proposition and re trying to reach a decision on this reduction. It iM understood that If the plaintiff s not wining to accept this sum, tne verdict will be s t aside by Judge Jus tice on Uu ground that It Is excessive. and a new tiiul will be ordered. In case the amount is not acceptable to the two defendant companies, the case will be appealed on the original award of $16,812. This verdict is the largest In a case of this kind that 'has ever been award ed by a Mecklenburg Jury ah-d It Is stated that Judge Justice Intimated hat it was rather large when it' was announced. Martin, ihowever. was perhaps ruined for life In the oolll- ion which rt-ally came near resulting fatally for him. If you can buy these little Dresses as cheap as you, can make them, we know you will be pleased. Daintily and well made, too, of nice . ma terials. They are made for critical, particular mothers. .' . .. Infants' and Children's Dresses, Oowns and Skirts up to 4 years old. We will bo glad to show you this new department Prices very reason able o0c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, etc. MAGIC CURLERS Curls the hair without hoat. A In a few minutes great boon to the travelers, ad well as those who stay at home 5 each LADIES' WAISTS SACRIFICED Big lot Ladles' Waists, beautiful styles, priced up to $1.00. Clean-up price $1.8$ Big lot very desirable Waists, taste fully trimmed; worth, up to 11.10 8o. ASSORTED SPECIALS Ladles' Gauss Vests 1-ac., 10c., 13 l-2c, 5o. The best Talcum Powders at cut prices. The purest Toilet Soap under priced. 40c. All-Linen Lawn 25c. yd. BOc. AU-Llnen Suitings .... 2Se. yd. Ladles' Llnonette Skirts B8o. IVEY'S r Rev. Mr. Parkinson Here. Rev. Q. Ci. Parkinson, the youngest nd one of the ablest members of ths faculty of "the Ersklne Theological Seminary at One West, 8. C. passed through the city yesterday en route to his home after filling the nulnlt of Sardfs church on Sunday. Mr. Park- neon preaihed a profound sermon and pleased his audience. He Is as brilliant a sermonizer as ne is a teacher. BUILDMiOF HI AMT a lunn m I II li I M I MIUKMULIV. Ill ' ' r ELECTRIC I Vf- STEAM,!- FMLAXT0N EC v AGAUDTTORtUM BLDG. -!CHABUm3LJSl,Cj TUCKER Mt) 111 UMay The foremost event of its character on record. And nothing has remained undone to achieve this end. Thousands of satisfied customers can testify to the tremendous scope and the astonishing va riety of the offerings. The richly stocked depart ments still speak eloquently in their own behalf. New goods are piling in, and the greatest values we have yet offered are now placed on sale, all to go at a big reduction, nothing reserved. We intend to keep up the enthusiasm during the remaining days of the sale by offering something entirely new every day. Don't miss the opportunity of securing some of these great bargains. RE MARKED AND MARKED DOWN will hold good on everything until the last, day of sale. Now, it is impossible to attempt to enumerate the offerings. All we can say is come and see for yourself. dim mm. J in Special notices , - TOU CAN DEPEND On Blue Ribbon Vanilla. The high stand ard is always maintained. .It pars M specify Blue Ribbon Ysnilia. - President Boyce Here. President James Bovce. nf the rn West remal college, arrived In in city yesterday and will spend several days hereabouts In the Interest of his Institution.' Mr. Boyce states thst the prospects for a good attendance next year are encouraging. He has practically daenr-s7TreTrfaririty-hd the personnel of the teaching force is elleved to be notably stronger. Bet ter equipment and .better facilities In every respect are offered prospective students. - . - ' ,, Help for Those Who Have Stom ach Trouble. After doctoring 'for about twelve years fora bad stomach trouble, and spendlnc nearly Ave hundred dollars lor medietas aad floetorm I purchased my wife one hrX oi Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets, which did her so much food that she eontioued to use them m4 they have rfnne her more good than alt ef the medicine t bnucht before." Samuel Brtyer. Folsota. Iowa. This medlrtne is for sale bjR.il. Jordan dt Co. Samples free. - WHY SUFFER with headache and neuralgia? Use LICK'S HKAIMCHE RKMKDV Cures quickly and does not af fect the heart. 10, 2) and 50 cents. Registered Nurses' Directory. (Graduate Nurses only). Burwell-Dunn Retail Store 'Phones 41 and 300. THB HIOMKST 8TANDARD BLUB Ribbon lxnion and Vanilla are the high est standard of excellence for flavoring eKtriictn. Absolutely pure, so twice as far and the flavor is perfection. DID YOi: EVEIt STOP TO THINK HOW important It Is to have sood butter , with your meslaT Try a pound of our Fox River Butter once. Msde from pure. Jersey milk. MILLER-VAN NE88 CO. The stone lining In the Pilgrim Grand Refrigerators Is always cold and ' fhe porce- ' lain covering is as easily clean ed as a ohlna plate. "Abso lutely dorm Proof." To be had of J.N.McCausland&Co. Ml Booth Tryon M. GREEN POND GRANITE I BRICK COMPANY "VINEGAR. PURE VINEQAR." JUST received. 10 barrels Helns's Pur Apple Cider snd White picaung vinegar. There is nothing better than this for pickling and preserving of fruits end vegetables. Nioe sna nsw lo-aay. wew Sweet Potatoes. Fresh Okra and Geor gia Rattlesnake Watermelons. JOHN W. SMITH. 'Phone 1222 and 130. OPT RAZORS AND STROPS FROM US, Complete line of both. n1 they are the very best. JAtJ P. 8TOWE & CO., Druggist. 'Phone 179. ALLAN'S HEADACHE AND NEURAL- gta Remedy will cure you when other remedies fall. Price 25 cents. Tour money back If It fslls WOODALL dt S1IEPPARD, 3 Bouth Tryon. fro 9 ian Sandal - Best ' Barefoot Sandal made. Best oak tan leather. Wide foot ' form shape. Welt sewed sole. Will not np Bert kid DOttora lining. Infants' else 4 to , 11.00. Ch lids' tse l to 11. II. ts. '. Misses' and Youths' 12 to I. 11.51. Ladles and Boys t to t. tl.H. By mail: Child's 10c; Misses' l(c; Ladles', JOe. , t. . . ; GILMER -MOORE CO FOR BALB CRUSHED PTONB IN slses suitable for sll erases concrete work. Will quote you delivered prlees by wsgon or cars on application. Fred Olhrer, Charlotte. N. C. FOR: BENT-STORE ROOM Zlt E. Trade St. Aug. 1st. suitable for whole, sale or retail. 8tore room I N. Pegram -St, HshV xe. M floor, new briek . building. Bsimont. -room cottage tl4 : R. Sth. S-room house T1S E. fth. lot EL 9th i rooms, fiol N B. rooms. 3. AR THUR HENDERSON ft BRO. EVERYTHING THAT'S OOOD TO EAT hot weal her Uhoina served by ua In the best style, Lra in sna see svhst have now. .OEM RESTAUR ANT. 4- - GIBSON, N. O. Offers contractors and builders the neatest pressed building orlck on the market for the money, do not break In shipping, not affected by frost, harden with .age and compare favor ably with the highest priced brick in the country. Write for prices and testimonials. "i.Tr . . t HTH n Knabe Pianos Come and see the new styles just received. A pur chase of this Piano means ft satisfactory one for a life time. We sell cheaper Pianos also. Write for catalogues Parker-Gardner Company Piano Department Second Floor. TO LOT BOOMS. PALMER AND Middle. gl: rooms. West Palmer, tti rooms, T17 E- stb. St; rooms. Sunny side. H4 acres, well - ectosed. harn. enlekea houie and yards, all for IllM; t rooms, t14 Oold St.. Pl.M: rooms. Dllwerth. ni7; T rooms, Oraoe Bt M; I rwmu. Oak SL. Ill; large hall, Utt and C. Sts., 110; room In Sanders Build ing. IS. E. I,. KEESLER, a . Tryon 8L 'Phone 14. . , v, - TYPEWRITJtRS RENTXD-1SS resul -machines, sll makes, rdy for Instant dvllrcry. Every machine flrst-elaee la every partteuUr. i. T. Cray to a di Ceu . til a. Tryon. These 194, - 7. Above Everything Eke in your purchase of Printing, Blank Books, and kindred sapplies, should be considered the question of QUALITY. Quality does not mean or oats decorstjon or elaborate coloring, nor does it necessarily imply a " steep ' prfcs. Quality means taste, discrimi nation, harmony in type,' paper, and inks. , Qwiy iajon siimportantthe lack of it lust as evident in a notcbeed as in a catalog . - " We endeavor to rirt superior fwmiity with every Job we send oat, It pays I both yoa and na, il yoa want tky in Blank Books, Loose-Leaf Devices, En- Saviog-. Litbograpbinr, or Print g, send your next order to : THE CBSERVER PP.IKTII8 KUSE ' taeeaeoaarcs (VssrsQssIirbforeBM) ,. CHARLOTTE, N. C. Dont Yom Need a Paiiir off Trooo No article of man's wearing apparel contributes so much to his comfort and good appearance as his trousers. Therefore in buying one should be very careful to secure perfect fitting as well as good looking trousers. . Our ; prices range from.. .. ..$30 to $3.50 No matter what the price may be, every pairgna- braces comfort and style. 1 Long-Tate Clflt!i:jig C w o
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