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WEATHER CONDITIONS AT 8 A. M. "CORRECT DRESS FOR MEN. Tiff . ! ' I ISA - ' WILLIS L unnbB 77 All r Charlotte, N. C, 8 a. m . Dec. 7- Local forecast: FRain tonight and Sunday; colder. STATESVILLE SOCIAL (Special to The Chronicle.) STATESVILLE, Dec. ?. Despite the unfavorable weather a bazaar giv en at the court house Thursday by the Daughters of the Revolution and the Daughters of the Confederacy was largely attended and by nightfall practically everything offered had been sold. The Daughters converted the main corridor of the temple of justice .into something of a midway and the side corridors were also used. In the main corridor were two unusually-attractive booths and several ta bles., while tables were arranged in the side corridors also. The " candy booth decorated in the national colors iras m charge of Misses McBride Jen kins and Mary Lewis, and the fancy article booth, which was in green and white, was in charge of Mesdames B. F. Long, "W. F. Hall and Miss Mamie McElwee. From the . candy booth much fine candy was sold and from, the others many products of fine nee dle work were passed out to buyers, wdftom the tables various refresh ments were served, . Daughters . ; of ittemns of both wars looked after the titles and the Children of the Con federacy and a party of young ladies ffd the serving. It was an event of HKiderable social interest. -One of the most interesting and en able social events . of the season fas. a birthday party given by Mtb. D. S. Thomas, last Saturday at her iome on Walnut street in honor of the seventv-seeond anniversarv nf TiAr mother, Mrs. J. II. McElwee. The af fair was planned without the knowl edge of Mrs, McElwee and when she entered the home of her daughter and was met by a party of her girlhood friends bearing gifts she was almost overcome with joy. , There were 18' of the guests and most of them were as sociates of Mrs. McElwee years ago, anl they had a good time : together discussing incidents of the old idays. At the noon.hour the party was in vited into the dining ; room, where a most excellent dinner was served by the hostess The hand-painted place cards borth the date of Mrs. -McEI-wee's birth and the date of the party. The guests departed reluctantly, wish ing the guest of honor many returns of the day. . . . . . , The "Women's Missionary Society of the First Baptist Church of States- Watch . Their Faces Gladden When Your Gift Is a Stieff The Two Player Pianos That Aire Different-the SHeff mid the Shaw When you put one of these two Player Pianos into your home, fou at once give your children the advantage of good music. Don't mlt them to what they can laboriously learn let them . live with fine music played masterfully by a Stieff or Shaw Player Piano. Decide Now-Come In Choose with care this prince of gifts, the one that changes the whole complexion of your home life. It brings in more happiness Jets you forget the day's troubles and makes the gladness of nrtstmas last through the year, for years and years to oome. "Easy Plan" should interest you. - Ask about it. SOUTHERN WAREROOMS . HWlLMOTH MANAGER. ville observed "enlistment day" Tues-j day and put forth special effort on that day to secure new members for the society. All ladies of the First Baptist congregation were invited to meet with, the club in the handsome residence of Mrs, Fred H. Conger, and quite a number responded, several of whom Joined the organisation. After the regular meeting of the society there .was a social hour,' pleasing fea tures of which were a number of sce lections by Mrs. L. K. Lazenby, an elocutionist of ability, and a vocal duet by Mrs. H. R. Woodward and Miss Gertrude Swann with Mrs. E. M. Pur dy at the piano; Coffee and wafers were served, ' The O. O. Q." girls and a number of other friends were entertained Wed nesday afternoon, by Miss Mary Lewis at her home onjDenter street. Hearts was the game i of the occasion and was played at several tables. After the game a salad course was served by the hostess. -Mrs. R. E Clapp was hostess to the San Souci club Wednesday afternoon. There were a number of outside guests and the meeting' was an; unusually pleasant one. Mesdames W. H. Tom lln, Marsh Mott and the hostess ren dered a pleasing ,.f musical . program. Seasonable refreshments were served. The ladies of the Round Dozen Em broidery Circle were entertained Fri day afternoon by Mrs. E. S. Pegram. A number of special guests were pres ent, among them Mrs. Zach Taylor, of Charlotte. After a season of sewing, during; which the ladies worked on fancy articles for Christmas presents and, bazaars, a salad course was served. A merry .party of young peqple par ticipated In a dance given in the ar mory hall Wednesday night. A string band from Salisbury furnished music. The dancing continued until the wee sma hours of the night Mrs. E. G. Qlliner was hostess to the Elcricemoh Club and several out side guests., Friday afternoon at the Inn. Sidney Lanier was 'the club sub ject for the afternoon and Mrs. C. M. Steele had charge , of the program. She was assisted by Mrs. E. M. Pur dy. Miss Lillian , Gilmer, a special guest, received and Mrs. .A. P. Steele sang, with piano accompaniment by Mrs .H..O. Steele. Following the pro gram a salad course was served. The club meets next Friday with Mrs. R. M. Gray.'.; STREET i ir i i THE WEATHER. i' ---;.;r,-';--. Forecast for North Carolina Rain to night and Sunday; colder. Moderate north to northeast winds. EXPLANATION OF TODAY'S MAP. A long, narrow ridge of high pressure extends today from the Ohio Valley southwestward into Texas, thence north westward to the North Pacific coast. The freezing line this morning Is in practically the same- position as on Fri day morning, the cold area having ad vanced but little. It is snowing today throughout the Ohio Valley, and rain is falling In Mississippi, Alabama and Georgia, while cloudiness is general m the South and East. Barometric pressure is low In the Northeast and in the Northwest. In the latter place there has been a marked rise in temperature. . The lowest temperature reported this morning is 2 above zero, in Colorado and southern New Mexico. The indications are for unsettled weather in this vicinity, with rain to night and Sunday; colder. O. O. ATTO,. Local Forecaster. ' BULLETIN ' Summary of observations made at United States weather bureau station Saturday, December 7. Temperature - ff5 ' stations aad w m F -ft Jd fit Weather at 8 a.m. . g d g g (Eastern Time- ? S p 5 - - g -a . Atlanta .. ...... 58 64 58 .32 Augusta . ...... -62 76 62 .00 Boston .. 42 68 42 .01 Calgary 38 50 82 .00 Charleston ...... 62 72 62 .00 lCHAIOXTTB ... 56 73 66 .00 Chicago .. .. .. .. 23 33 23 .00 Corpus Christl ... 40 58 0-j -1 Denver .. .. ..... 24 82. 12 .00 Duluth .. 16 14 8 .00 Galveston ....... 46 66 46 .01 . Havre. ........ 40 43 38 .00 Huron. .. .. . .. 86 24 34 .00 Jacksonville .... 64 82 62 .00 Kansas City .... 26 j 32 26 '.00 Louisville .. .. ... 34 42 32 -00 Memphis ....... 38 46 38 .00 Montgomery . . .. 62 68 60 .16 . New Orleans .. .. 64 64 62 S.12 New York ...... 42 62 40 .00 Oklahoma .. .. .. 22 SO 22 .04 Palestine. 34 48 34 .00 Salt Lake City . . 20 32 18 .00 San Francisco . . 48 60 46 .00 Savannah 64 78 64 .00 Sheridan. .. .. .. 42 42 24 .00 Shreveport ...... 40 62 40 . .00 St: Louis ....... 28 t 82 28 .00 Swift Current . . 36 40 88 .00' Williston. .. .. .. 38 38 84 .02 "Wilmington . . 62 76 62 .00 Winnemucea . . 8 88 .8 - .00 Gift Suggestions In Japanese Goods And Pictures A large assortment of Japanese novelties that make elegant and differ jnt gifts. ' Over 300 Japanese pic tures framed in native wood, selling at the popu lar price of 25c Each Robinson's Book Store 30 W. Trade St L SOUTHERN RAILWAY AXNOTJXCES GREATLY REDUCED RATES FOR THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS. ' For Christmas and New Year Holi days the Southern Railway will sell round trip tickets at greatly, reduced rates. Dates of sale, December 13, 14. 17, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24,' 25, and 31st, also on January 1, 1813, with final ' return limit January 6th, 1913. For further and detail information apply to any Southern Railway tick et asrent or write - R. H. DEBUTTS,- D. P. A Charlotte. N a Suggestion Men's Purnishings Neckwear, Socks, Hand kerchiefs, Gloves, Canes, Mufflers, Fancy. Vests, Bath Bobes, Jewelry, Leather Novelties, etc. The kinds that require no apologies or . explana tions. THE MEN'S STORE OF THE CHRISTMAS SPIRIT STATESVILLE MEN ASK THAT THEY BE GIVEN POWER PLANT A committee consisting of Messrs. N. B. Mills, D. M. Ausley and R. R. Clark, representing the Commercial Club of Statesville; held a conrerence here yesterday with Mr. W. 8. Lee, vice president and chief engineer of the Southern Power Company, rela tive to the location of the distributing: center for.; the new power-: develop ment at Lookout Shoals in. the county of Iredell or at Statesville. This conference followed one of similar purpose held on the preceding day when a large delegation of Hickory citizens asked Mr. Xee to 4 give ample consideration to Jthe advantages of their town in deciding upon a suit able location. The Statesville men were chosen by "We wish to call your attention to the fact that most Infectious diseases such as whooping cough, diphtheria and scar let fever are contracted when the child has a cold. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy will quickly cure a cold ' and greatly lessen the danger of contracting these diseases. This remedy' is famous for its cures of colds. It contains no opium or other narcotic and may be given to a child with implicit confidence. Sold by alf dealers.' GILMER-MOORE CO. "The Store of Shoe Supremacy Tbafs tbe war folk. 6eslgnt our store, because of our well earned reputation for celling shoes that satisfy in style, fit, wear and price. Let us show you. this season's newest things which embraces Oyster-Gray Boots, Patent Leather . . . .... - . - ' and White, Gray and' Brown Tops. These for ladles and all that's new for boys and men are here also. GILMER-MOORE CO, NORFOLK & WESTERN RAILWAY - - Schedules In Effect May 2ft, 1913. ' 70 am Lv Charlotte So. Ry. Ar 3:40 pm 8:00 pm Lv Winston. N. & W. Ar iM pm 4iMpm Lv Martinsville Lv 116 am 60 pm Ar Roanoke Lv 935 am Connect at xtoanose wun trains jssaet and West. Pullman sleeping, dining oars. Above trains : carry Pullman sleepeA Winiton-flaUm and New York, via Shenandoah Valley Route Dining , ears north of Roanoke. Additional train. leaves Winston 7:05 a. m. dally. . w, c. siTTNPiirag. Asst. a. p, a. W. B. BBVTLL, Gen. Pass. Agent. Good Cars Day Phone 756 ; t : Night Phones J382-T and J308 Will Send Yon Anywhere There Is a Road Office 223 North (Mege I the Commercial Club ana armed with abundant ammunition to bQow the advisability of locating the , power distributing site in Statesville - and made an able plea for ther town,; In, personnel the committee was repre sentatiye. -Mr. Clark is editor of The Landmark, Mr. Mills has been a suc cessful merchant in Statesville for a number of years -and chairman of the board of county commissioners, and Mr. Ausley is & prominent banker. NEW METHODIST MINISTERS TO BEGIN THEIR PASTORATES Tomorrow will mark the beginning of the pastorates of several new Methodist ministers who were as signed to Charlotte churches by the late Conference which was held at High Point last week. Rev. E. K. McLarty takes up the pastorate of Tryon Street Methodist Church, succeeding Rev. Gilbert T. Rowe, who has gone to the Greens boro district as presiding elder. Mr. McLarty is regarded as one of the ablest young ministers of this de nomination in the State . and he be gins a pastorate in Charlotte under exceptionally encouraging circum stances. Rev. J. Hi Bradley of Marshvtlle has arrived in the city and will occupy for the first time tomorrow the pulpit of his new church, the Belmont Methodist. Mr. Bradley has had large experience hi fields similar to the Belmont charge and the congre gation here is hopeful that hfs work in ; that community will be greatly rewarded. Rev., J. O. Erwin is the new- pastor of the Dtlworth Methodist Church and will start his pastorate there to morrow. He will fill this field In con nectlon,with the Big Spring Church, his services alternating?, between the: two. ' " Rev. R. R. Richardson will occupy the pulpit at the Seversville Methodist Church, beginning hispastorate there tomorrow morning. Charlotte Methodists as well as the Christian people of the city Jn gen eral .will . welcome - the Beginning of these new. pastorates. A Dee Moines man had an attack of muscular rheumatism in - his shoulder. A friend advised him to go to Hot Springs. That meant an expense of $ 150.00 or more. He sought for a quicker aad cheaper way to nr it and found it in Chamberlain's Liniment. Three days after the first application of this liniment he was welL For sale by all dealers. The little Stow With the Big Stock Wants Tour Trade. Charlotte Transfer Baggage. Passenger and Freight Service. "AIWATS ON , THE KlNUmrV NIGHT OR DAY. JAKE MARTIN, Mgr. Phono wos. aoa-isio. ' BLAKE'S JBRTJG SHOP On tbe Square. Prescriptions Filled Dsqt and Night. BLAKE'S ALPHABET Stands for Ivoroyd. Brushes, Oombs, Mir rors. Puff Boxes; and not so expensive, yet very appropriate for gifts at ; Jno.S. Blake DragCo. Pbooe 4U the Company fl SOUTHtHII RAILWAY "Premier Carrier of the South.'' N. B. The following scnedule figures published only as information and are not guaranteed.1 v ; No. 29-4:10 a. m-afly, Birmingham Special for Atlanta and Birmingham. Pullman drawing room Bleeping cars, observation ears and day coaches New York and Washington to Birmingham. "Pullman drawing room- sleeping car Richmond to Birmingham. Dining car '.service.' No. 3:30 a. m. Daily local for Dan , ville, .Richmond and all Intermediate points. No. a. m. Daily, the Southern's Southeastern Limited for Columbia, Savannah, Aiken, Augusta and Jack : sonvllle. Pullman drawing room, sleep ing cars for Aiken, Augusta and .Tack- , sonvllle. Day coaches to , Jacksonville. Dining car service. No. 44 a. m-3Dally, local for "Wash ington D. C. No. 85 6:40 a. m. Daily, local tram for Columbia and intermediate points. No. 3&T rlS a. m. Local for Atlanta. No. 1 T0 a. m.Dany, local for Statesville and Taylorsville, connecting at MooresvOle for Winston-Sal em. No. 8710:05 a. m. Dally, New York, At lanta and New Orleans Limited. Pull man drawing room sleeping cars and observation cars New York to New Orleans, Atlanta and Macon. Dining car service. Solid Pullman, train. No. 88 10 .-15 a. m. Daily, United States fast mall for Washington and points North. Pullman drawing room sleeping cars New Orleans and Birmingham to New York. Day coaches to Washing ton. Dining car service. No. 1111:10 a. m. Dally, local for At lanta and Intermediate points. No. 2S-12tfl p. m.Dany, for Winston Salem and local points. Connecting at Barber with No. a f or AshevQle and intermediate points and at Winston Salem for WilkeSboro.Mount Airy and Greensboro. No. 4-S:EK p. m. Dally, local for Greens boro and intermediate points. No. 974:85 p. m. Dally, local for Co lumbia and Intermediate points. No. 41 4:8 p. m. Daily, except Sunday, local for Seneca and intermediate ; points. No. 13 K p. m.Daily, for Richmond and Norfolk. Handles . Pullman cars Charlotte to Richmond. Charlotte to New York and Salisbury to Norfoht. No. 24 6:30 p. m. Dally, except Sunday, local for Mooresvffle, . Statesville and Taytorsvflle No. 8870 p. m Dally, New York, At lanta and New Orleans Limited for ' Washington and points iNorth. Draw ing, room sleeping cars, observation cars to New York. Dining car service. Solid Pullman train. No. 8S-:30 p. m. Daily, United States fast man, for, Atlanta, Birmingham and New Orleans. Pullman drawing room sleeping cars New York to New Or leans and Birmingham. Day . coaches Washington to New Orleans.; Dining oar service. No. 82-710:15 p. m. Daily, the Southern's Southeastern Limited, for Washington; New York and points North. Pullman drawing room sleeping ears for New York. Day coaches to Washington. Dining car service. , No. 4SKhS0 p. in. Dally, for Atlanta and points South. .Handles Pullman sleep ing car Raleigh to Atlanta. Day : coaches Washington to Atlanta. . No. 80 11:20 p. m. Dally, Birmingham Special, for Washington . and New ' York. Pullman drawing room sleeping cars observation cars to New. York. Day coaches to Washington. Pullman drawing room sleeping cars Blrmlng . ham to Richmond. Dining car service. All New York trains of Southern Rail way wttl arrive and depart from the magnificent Manhattan terminal of the Pennsylvania Railroad, Seventh and Eighth avenues. Thirty-first to Thirty third streets, and will be composed of Be Self Gonscious Yet Indifferent; Extravagant Yet Judicious, and You'll Always Be Well Feel confident that your Suit or Overcoat is superior in style and have it absolutely good Then, you'll be not only smartly dressed, but safely dressed. MELLON have the tone and quality you need, ey princely in finish. $10.00 to $50.00 r Ed. Mellon Company "You Can Always Get It At Mellon's" Careful Drivers modern electric-lighted steel construction ' Pullman cars. Tickets, sleeping car accommodations and detailed Information can be obtained at ticket oftlce. No. 11 South Tijrou street. r R. H. DeBUTTS. D. P. A.. , Charlotte. N. C R. 1m. VERNON, D. P. A Charlotte, N. C H. P. CARY. G. P. A., ' ' Washington, D. C. S. H. HAKDWICK, p. T. Mgr.. Washington, D. C B. H. COAPMAN, V. P. G. -Mgr Washington, D. C SEABOARD AIR LINE RAILWAY TRAINS LEAVE CHARLOTTE EF FECTIVE APRIL 9, 1811 No. 406:00 a. m., through train for Wilmington with parlor car attached. 1 Connects at Blamlet with No. 8S for Portsmouth and Norfolk, . No. 68 for . Raleigh, Washington, Baltimore, Phila delphia and New York. Dining car ' service and vestibule coaches to Wash - Ington. Pullman sleeping oars to Jer sey CUT. No. 4870 a. m., for Monroe, conneet- mg to all points South. ? No. 183105 a. m., local for Ltneolttton, Shelby and Rutherford ton, connecting with C, C. & O. at Bostic No. 474:40 p. m., for Llncolnton, Shelby, Rutherf ordton and points West. No. 445:00 p. m., for Wilmington and all local stations. No.: 1827:45 p. m.' Handles local sleeper for Portsmouth, Norfolk; connecting at , Monroe with No. 41 for Atlanta sad Southwest . with through ' sleeper to Birmingham; at Monroe with No.' 82, fast train with sleeper to Portsmouth and Norfolk and Jersey City., Con nects at Hamlet with No. 84 with through vestibule coaches for Washing ton. Dining car .Richmond to New York. Pullman sleepers to New York. TRAINS ARRIVE AT OHAR3JOTTD: No. 133 10:25 a. m.t from the east. ?. No. 4ft 10:05 a. m., from the west. No. 4512:10 p. m., from Wllmlngtonand all local stations. r No. 122 70 p. m., .from the west. No, 49 7:25 p. m., from the east. No. 8911:00 p. m., from the east. C. B. RYAN, G. P. A., Portsmouth, Va. " JAMES KER, T. P. A ' , Charlotte, 27. a H. S. UEARD. D. P. Al, . RaWgh, N. a. ,; H. T. ORB. . P. . ' Charlotte. N. C. Piedmont Between' Charlotte and Gastonla, N. C Trains Leave Cnarlotte-Kff active Sunday, November 10, 1912. Lv. Independence Ar.'Mlnt Street Square. Station. No. 17:00 a. m. No. 2 Tr65a.ta. 8 8:15 a.m. 4 :lSa,m. 6 9:15 a. m. 6 10:28 a. m. 7 1035 a. m. 8 11:25 a.m. 9 tl0 a. m. 1012:50 a. m. II 1:20 p. m. 12 2l30 p. m. K 80 p. m. 1ft 4:20 p. m 17 4:25 p.m. 18 535 p.m. 10 B5 p. m. 20 60 p. m, 21 430 p.m. 22 7:40 p.m. 23 8:45 p. m. 24 0S5 p. m. 2510:55 P. m. 2-415 p. m. Baggage checked to and from Mint Street Station only. Tickets on sale at Independence Termi nal and Mint Street Station. " JSL THOMASON. C. V. PALMER, , ip rrs no good to yot- WRITE A CHRONICLE WANT ATJi. L OTHRS" i y 5 I' , t !
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