VOL. 87. GREENSBORO. N. C.. WEDNESDAY. JULY 1, 1908. NO. 132 W. J. RICHARDSON OFFICE: McADOO building y. t HtXT TO POSTOrriCt residence: eis west gaston st. J. H. BOYLES, ML D. PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON Offioe in Hoi ton Drag Store Bull din. Office Phone 806. .. Bes, 400 W. Gaston; Res. Phone T6& J. E. WYCHE DENTIST OFFICE IN CARTLAND BLDG. 9UTH BLM ST.. GREENSBORO. M. C. De M. f. fox PHYSICIAN AND SURGEON GUILFORD COLLEGE, N. C. Dz E. A. BURTON DENTIST Office in Mrs. Watlington building. Next door to Conyer'a Drug Store. Upstairs. C. W. BANNER, M. D. 0TPO8ITX POSTOTTICK. Practice limited to the Ere, Eat. Note and Throat. Office Hours 9 A. M. to 1 P. M.; 120 P. , M. to I P. M. Sunday. 9 to 1O30 A. M. given to the worthy poor. 09m Phone 30. Reeidenoe Phone 390. Dr W. P. Reaves . Two years House 8urpreon New Orleans Eye, Bar. Nose and Throat Hospital. Practice Limited to Diseases Sur gery ffj Eye, Ear, Nose mO Throat. 1 1ft fn R P M. tUAdoo Building. Next to Poatoffice. Dr. C. T. LIPSCOMB DENTIST Uthce over Sykea Drug Company. Phone 793. Dr.J.R.Williams Dr.A.F.FortDne Of fices I0S W. Washington. hours: hours: 10 to 1; 3 to 4. 8.30 to 10; 1 to 3. Free Clinic for Poor Deserrlng; Patients: Consumption, Mondays and Thursdays to 4. Diseases of women. Tuesdays and Fridays, f to 8. . . TAYLOR. J. I. SCALES. Taylor & Scales ATTORNEYS AND COUNSELLORS AT LAW GSXSKSB0R0. H. C. Kobert M. Douglas.' Robert D. Douglas. DOUGLAS & DOUGLAS ATTORNEYS AT LAW till ia Grceasssre Lsan. and Trmst.Bldf. THOMAS C. HOYLE ATTORNEY AT LAW City lat'l Bank Bldf.. Greensboro, H. C. Hpecial attention given to collections. Loan negotiated. Robert C. Strudwick tTTORNEY md COUNSELLOR 'AT law - US Csrt Staare, GRXIVSB0R0, V. C. F. P. HOBGOOD, Jr. ATTORNEY AT LAW. oat In Wright Building, Opposite Court House Greensboro, N. C S. GLENN BROWN ATTOBNSY AT LAW . Wright Btnldini. ICS North Elm St. Levi M. Scott. - Cfc&s. E. McLean. SCOTT & McLEAN ATTORNEYS AT LAW ttltt: ill Comrt Sauare'. Greensiro,H.C. GEORGE M. PATTON ATTORNEY AT LAW 108 Court Square. - Greensboro, N. C. THOS. . SHAW CH AS. A.' HINCS SHAW &HINES ATTORNEYS AT LAW i i m 0 . Offices: Rooms 207 and 208 New MoAdoO , Building next to Postofflce. 1TBWB. Mr. W . W. Workman, of Norfolk, a former resident of Greensboro, is here on a visit. "TTy A T. Dlpatfn.! at-.4 Viona ra. turned to Richmond after a visit to the family of Mr. W. O. Stratford. Mrs. P. S. Eldridge and daughter, Miss Ruby Eldridge, have gone to Matson, Mo to visit relatives. Mr. T. J. Copeland, who has been iodispostd at hit home on West Wash ington street for several weeks, is re ported quite ill.. Several Greensboro lawyers are in MoreheadCity this week attending the annual meeting of the North Carolina Bar Association. Fruit jars and jar rubbers. Splendid green coffee, two pounds for 25 cents. Corner East Market and Davie streets. Ham Grocery Co. It is said that the city aldermen will adopt an ordinance providing for levy ing a fine on 'any police officer who fails to report any infractiorf-of the law he may observe or be informed of. In a close and exciting game of base ball at Cone Athletic park yesterday afternoon r Siler City defeated Prox imity by a score of 4 to 3. The teams are playing another &ame this after noon. When the Republican state execu tive committee meets in Greensboro Friday, .a representative delegation from Charlotte will be present to ask that the Republican state convention be held in that city. Mr. Benny Balser, of Baltimore, a clerk in the clothing store of his brother-in-law, Mr. I. L. Blaustein, here the past five years, has gone to Hot Springs, Ark., to take a similar position. The good wishes of a host of friends follow him. Rev. T J. Ogburn, pastor of Grace M. P. church, will hold a service .spe cially adapted to the aged next Sun day afternoon at 5.30. Good old time songs will be sung. Old and young are invited to attend. There will be no service at night. Mr. C. W. Tillett, a leading member of the Charlotte bar, the gentleman who made the eloquent speech in placing Hon. W. W. Kitchin before the Democratic state convention for the nomination for governor, was in Greensboro yesterday on legal busi ness. The Wagon Manufacturers' Associa tion of North Carolina and Virginia held a meeting yesterday at the Guil fordvBenbbw for the purpose of con sidering various matters of interest to the wagon manufacturing industry. The association represents the wagon manufacturing interests of the South eastern states. . The Biggest Sale of my life will be continued to July 4. Our unusually low sale prices will still be given. We yet have thousands of yards 'of ham burg to let go at from 3c yard up. A few more pairs of shoes to sacrifice at below cost prices. Remember a dollar saved now is a dollar made. 520-522 South Elm street. ' G. F. Blackmon. County Superintendent Foust will conduct an institute for the white teachers of Guilford county during the week beginning Aust 17th, and every person who expects to teach in the public schools of the county next term will be required to attend. The colored teachers are required to attend the summer school at the Agricultural and Mechanical College for the colored race. - Messrs. Tomlinson and Daniel have closed a contract with the Wilmington electric railway managers for a special service to Wrightsvllle during the two days the Greensboro excursionists will spend in Wilmington this month. A contract has also been closed with Capt. Harper for a trip to the black fishing grounds. Watch out for full announcement of the excursion next week. - . Cleveland Memorial Service. A memorial service In honor of the late Grover Cleveland will be held at the First Presbyterian church Sunday afternoon at 4 o'clock, under the aus pices of the Ministers' Association of Greensboro. The service will be con ducted by Rev. Melton Clark, assisted by various other city pastors. Several eulogies will be pronounced on the life and character of the dead ex-president. ,. ; : -.' . ' Battle Ground Trains Saturday. Beginning at eight o'clock next Sat rdv morning, July 4th, the Southern Railway will operate trains from West Market station to tne uauie urounu . innfoa TTr far the every rony ,-- round trip 25 cents. - 10 FOUR JUNE WEDDINGS. Hiss Wharton and Mr. Mendenhall at Buffalo Church Last Night '.' Other Marriages. . The marriage of Mr. Robert Earl Mendenhall. of this citv.- and ' Miss Lena Irma Wharton, a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. John W. JVharton, Jr , was celebrated at Buffalo Presbyterian church last night at 9 o'clock in the presence of a large number of relatives and friends of the happy young couple. The church was tastefully decorated for the occasion. ,The ceremony was performed by Rev. J. W. .Goodman, the bride's pastor, assisted by Rev. Stephen Myrick, pastor of the Friends church of this city. Just prior to the ceremony Mendel sshon's "Wedding Song'.' was beauti fully rendered by Mrs 8. M. Rankin. As the bridal party entered the church Mendelssohn's "Wedding March" was played by Miss Hattie Wharton, who played softly "Hearts and Flowers" while the words ot the marriage cere mony were being repeated. The lovely bride entered the church leaning on the arm of her father, who gave her in marriage. Her sister, Mies Vera Love Wharton, was maid of honor. The groom was accompanied by his brother, Mr. Edward Mendenhall, as best man. The ushers were: Messrs. William Reynolds, J. G. Lewis, Ernest Mc Knlght and Carl Wharton. Mr. and Mrs. Mendenhall left last night on a visit to Washington and other cities, where they will spend their honeymoon. On their return, they will be at home at the residence of the groom's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. D Mendenhall. Mr. Thomas J. Lassiter and Miss Josephine Bilbro were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mrand Mrs.H.C.Bilbro, at Piedmont Heights, last night at 9.30 o'clock. The cere mony was performed by Rev. B. F. Fincher, of Reidsville, In the presence of a number of relatives and friends of the young couple. The only attend ants were the maid of honor, Miss Lot tie Bilbro, a sister of the bride, and ti;e best man, x Mr. Charles N. Norman. After the ceremony, Mr. and Mrs. Las siter left for a visit to Richmond and Norfolk. They will make their home at Piedmont Heights. Mr. Robert F. Langhlin and Miss Carrie Scarboro. a daughter of Mr. and Mrs. A. K. Scarboro, were married last night at the residence of Rev. T. J. Ogburn, who performed the ceremony. The marriage came as a surprise to the friends of the young couple. A surprise marriage was celebrated at the home of Uev. Dr. 8. B. Turren tiue, on Summit avenue, yesterday, the contracting parties being Mr. Wil liam C. Anjick and Miss Nora Phillips. The ceremony was performed by Rev. Dr. Turreutine. Mr. and Mrs. Amick have gone north on a bridal tour. CHARGED WITH ARSON. Witnesses Admit They Were Hired to I Testify Against Negro. Adam Noble, colered, was arrested and jailed Monday charged with arson in burning a house that belonged to his wife. The property was situated on East Market street and was burned several months ago. The case was worked up by Mr. W. A. Scott, deputy insurance commissioner, who caused a warrant to be swora out for Noble's arrest. When the prisoner was carried be-, fore Justice Collins yesterday for a preliminary hearing, counsel for the state asked that the case be nol pressed, stating to the court that the witnesses upon whom the prosecution had relied had been bribed, two of them naviDg admitted that they had been paid to swear against Noble in an effort to run him out of town. Upon this show ing, the warrant was withdrawn and the prisoner released. Mr. Scott will remain in the city several days working on the case, and there may be some sensational devel opments. - ' '.; ' Greensboro and Charlotte Each Take One. The Greensboro baseball team was defeated by the Charlotte team, on the grounds of the latter, Monday by a score of 2 to 0. Yesterday the Greens boro team turned the tables, defeating Charlotte by a score of 1 to 0. . Tomorrow the team goes to Winston for the remainder of the week. Following is the standing of the clubs in the Carolina League: , , Won Lost Pet .666 .558 .480 .471 .431 Greenville..... Spartanburg . . , Greensboro.... Winston ...... Anderson ...... Chartotte ...... 34 29 24 24 22 19 17 23 25 -27 29 31 .389 BATTLE GROUND CELEBRATION. Interesting Program to be Rendered on the Historic Spot, r Ma j. Joseph M. Morehead and his assistants are working with energy and enthusiasm for the success of the Fourth of July celebration at Guilford Battle Ground Saturday. In the pf o gram of the day's events there will be found something for the amusement and entertainment of all, and it ia ex pected that a large crowd will be pres ent to join in the celebration. -The Southern Railway will operate special trains between Greensboro and Battle Ground on a convenient sched ule duiing the entire day All trains will make stops at the West Market street crossing, where persons who mav not find it convenient to go to the passenger station will find tickets on sale. The principal address of the day will be delivered by Bishop Edward Rond thaler, of Winston-Salem, who will speak on "The Moravians of North Carolina of the Revolutionary Period." Bishop Rondthaler is one of the most learned men in the state and a speaker of force and eloquence. A sketch of Col. Benjamin Cleve land, of Wilkes county, will be pre sented by Mr. John Crouch, city editor of the Daily Industrial News and a native of Wilkes. The formal exercises will be closed with an address by Hon. Cyrus B. Watson, of Winston-Salem, who is al ways heard with pleasure and who never fails to delight a North Carolina audience. It is urged by the management of the Battle Ground Association that every family in the city and in the county be represented at the celebration at the Battle Ground. It is pointed out that the "Fourth" is a national holiday and that the patriotic impulse of every heart should turn with love and pride to the Battle Ground on this occasion. An enthusiastic friend of the Battle Ground talks thus enthusiastically about the possibilities of the day: - ; "A holiday, a picnic, a glorious cele bration with whole families and their friends spending the day on that his toric spot every Fourth of July .would make the day truly a red letter day for the people of this entire section." MEETING OF CREDITORS. Consider Disposition of Odell Manufac turing Company's Property. The creditors of the Odell Manufac turing Company, of Concord, of which Mr. Ceasar Cone is receiver, held a meeting in this city yesterday after noon to consider plans for the disposi tion of the property. There was pres ent also a committee of the stockhold ers, composed of Messrs. James H. Pou and Herbert W. Jackson, of Raleigh, and R. H. Wright, of Durham. The creditors voted to accept a plan recommended by a joint committee of creditors and stockholders, which pro vides for a sale of the property, and it is contemplated that a sale ean be made early In September. Over 75 per cent, of the stockholders have agreed to the terms of the plan. The plan provides for the organiza tion of a company -to purchase the property and pay the creditors their debts in full, with interest, in bonds of the new company. The new company is to put $200,000 in cash in improve ments and betterments, and the bonds are to be secured by a first mortgage on all the property. The sum of $30, 000 is to be paid on tne principal every year'after the second, The old stockholders are to have the privilege of subscribing their pro rata share of the new stock, and are to have 30 days in which to reach a decision. The creditors who have not signified tbeir acceptance of the plan have until July 31st to decide "whether they will lake their pay in full in bonds of the new company or take in cash what the sale may bring. It appears practically certain that the plan of the joint committee will be accepted. -. ' r. Committees Named. The board of governors of the cen tennial celebration held a meeting last night to formulate plans for the big event arid appoint several sub-committees.- It was decided to hold weekly meetings of the board from now until the celebration. Three committees were appointed as follows: Finance C M. Vanstory, L. J. Brandt and T. A. Hunter. 'Publication T. A. Hunter," M. W. Thompson and R. D. Douglas. Program G. S. Bradsbaw, uanana Daniel, Ceasar Cone, J. I. Foust and A. M. Scales. ; , A good second handTbuggy for sale cheap. Corner East Market and Davie streets. Ham grocery uo. DRUG STORES CONSOLIDATE. Farlss-Kiutz Drug Company and Harrl l; son's Pharmacy Merge Interests. Beginning today, there is an impor tant change in local drug circles whereby the Fariss-KIutz Drug Com pany and Harrison's Pharmacy con solidate their interests. The consoli dated business will be conducted under the name of the Fariss-KIutz Drug Company at the stand occupied" by that concern and its predeceseors for so many year. Both firms have been doing a splendid business and the con solidated concern should eDjoyan even greater success. . . . Mr. A, J. Klutz, who came to Greens boro nearly four years ago and took charge of the business formerly con ducted by Mr. John B. Fariss, is secre tary and treasurer of the company. -He is one of the best and most enterpris ing druggists in the state and has built up a magnificent business. Since tak ing charge of the business he has con ducted with such signal success, he has inaugurated many improvements, including the "never close'! and prompt delivery system. He will con tinue in charge of the business affairs of the company and will conduct them with that capacity and ability which have characterized his connection with the business in the past. Under the'tormsof the consolidation, Mr. VV. B. Harrison, who has been in charge of Harrison's Pharmacy, be comes president of the Fariss-KIutz Drug Company and , will have entire charge of the prescription department, for which work he is eminently quali fied. During his stay in Greensboro, Mr. Harrison has earned a splendid reputation as a . pharmacist of pains taking ability. REPUBLICANS MEET FRIDAY, r . ., Will Select Time and Place for Holding State Convention. . . A meeting of the Republican state executive committee is to be held here Friday to select a time and: place for holding the state convention. It is ex pected that the meeting will be attend ed by a large number of influential members of the party, Chairman Ad ams having invited ail Republicans to be present and join in a . conference with the members of the committee. Probably! the most important sub ject, to be discussed will be the selec tion' of a candidate to make the race for governor1 against' Mf. .Kitchin. Among those whose names - are men tioned most frequently in this connec tion are: Dr. Cyrus W; Thompson, of Onslow; Mr. J. J. Britt, of Asheville; ex-Judge W. P. Bynum, Jr., of this city, and Mr. John W. Fries and ex- Lieutenant Governor Reynolds, of Winston-Salem. Mr. Britt is a candidate for the state senate from Buncombe, but his nomi nation was made with the understand ing that, should he be named as the party's candidate for governor, the ex ecutive committee is to release him and name another candidate for the senate. Judge Bynum has let it be under stood several times that be is not a candidate for any office, but a number of his admirers persist in urging him for the Republican gubernatorial nom ination - y . -' Democrats Off for Denver. A portion of the North Carolina del egation to the Democratic national convention to be held in Denver, Col., next week will ' leave Greensboro this evening at 8i o'clock, traveling from here to Salisbury in a special Pullman car that will be attached to the regular west-bound train at that place. In addition to the delegates from the east ern part of the state, the party leaving Greensboro will comprise Dr. George A. Mebane, of Spray, and Mr. B. 8. Graves, of Yancey ville, the delegates fmm the Fifth district: Mayor Brandt. of this city, and Mr. J. E. Kirman, of Hiah Point, the alternates: Hen. A.L. Brooks arid his father, Dr Z. T. Brooks. The party will be absent about three weeks. To Levy Special School Tax. The recent .Supreme court decision declaring unconstitutional a poll tax in excess of $2 has been the occasion of much discussion in Guilford and other counties in (which many districts have voted special taxes for public school purposes, some of the school people holding that the ruling does not apply to these special taxes. It has been decided to levy this special tax on the poll in Guilford and carry a case up to the Supreme court vat the earliest possible; time. This decision was reached at a joint meeting of the board of education and the county commissioners Monday afternoon... . V! I The large capital and If S conservative manage- S ment-of this bank afford I absolute security for all money entrusted to its care. I Four per cent, interest on savings deposits. 1 We cordially invite your patronage. American e Bank GREENSBORO. N. C. Capital, 1300.000.00. E. P. WHARTON, President. I ' J. W. SCOTT, Vice President. R. G. VAUGHN, Cashier. . F. H. NICHOLSON, Asst. Cashier. J. W. CARE, Mrr. Savings Dept. i::it:;i DEATH OF MRS; LASH. Well Known Woman Succumbs to Attack of Tjphold Fever. Mrs. W. A.: Lash died at her home in this city Thursday morning, of typhoid fever. .She had been in fail ing health for two or three years, and her condition was so weakened she could not withstand the ravages of fever. ' - - The funeral was held from the family residence Friday afternoon and was conducted by Rev. Sanders Guig nard, of St. Andrew's Episcopal church, of which the deceased was a member. The pall-bearers were: Col. J. T. More head, Judge James E. Boyd, Mr. R. G. Glenn, Mr. John L. King, Capt. J. W. Fry, Mr. B. C. Sharpe, Mr. A. B. Kim ball and Mr. R. F. Daiton. A number of out of town relatives and friends attended the funeral . Before marriage Mrs. Lash was Miss Annie Eliza Murphy, daughter of the late James Murphy, of Salisbury. She was married to Dr. W. A. Lash some thirty ,years ago, the couple making their home at Walnut Cove until twelve years ago, when they came to Greensboro to reside. She is survived by her husband, two brothers, Captain Murphy, of Salis bury, and Mr. Robert Murphy, of Wal nut Cove, and one sister, Mrs. Herfry Lipps, of New York. Miss Myrtle Mc Masters has gone to Texas on a visit to relatives. This Space to Reserved for the Commercial - National Bank. IE Ok Exchang ! V t

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