NEWS
FEBRUARY a,
SATURDAY
THE CHARLOTTE
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IIEK FIRST EVENING.
"There, now look at yourself," com
manded Fern to Gwenda, several
hours later in the evening. "Truly,
Gwen, dear, I wouldn't know you
for the same girl. Why, you're posi
tively beautiful. Make me fade into
a nebulous nothing, I declare you
do!" , .
Gwenda stepped .obediently before
the long mirror, and took a look
at herself. Then she stared, fasci
nated. "Can this be. really, truly me,
Gwenda Channing, from Millersville?"
she queried In an we-struck voice,
patting her cheeks and running one
hand up and down the length of the
shining orchid evening dress, which
Fern had insisted on her borrowing
from her wardrobe, and wearing, on
this, her first-night in New -York.
"Why, Fern," she cried with a
new note in her young voice, "I look
quite worldly! I look everything
that I am not. I'm really terribly
small and frightened inside of me,
and you know it. But maybe the
rest of the people I am going to
meet won't guess this. It will seem
so funny trying to appear blase, when
inside I'm Just , Gwenda from the
farm." Here she broke off to look
at herself again.
It was a dazzlingly lovely reflection
mirrnr A rlarlr-fived. radiant Kirl On
the threshold of womanhood aud all,
its mysteries.
Fern had dressed Gwenda's soft,
dark hair high on her shapely head,
which lent an oriental air to her
beauty. There had been no need of
make-up, for, as Fern aptly put it,
"With a skin like yours, and lips,
scarlet beyond all . belief, any artifice
wctild seem ridiculous." r
Gwenda had thrilled at the ' idea
of actually wearing an evening dress,
herT very first. And when Fern
brought out the lovely orchid colored
satin affair, with its scanty bodice
end v adorably close skirt, sh3 had
shrieked with delight, until. - when
standing arrayed v in its shimmering
folds, she discovered' that she -seemed,
and was, very much undressed above
the waist.. There was but a .hint
of top to the dress and two straps
over the shoulders.
"But, Fern, I can't possibly be
seen in such a costume," she pro
tested to her admiring cousin. "Why,
I feel quite naked, up here," pointing
to her shoulders. She blushed deeply
as she stared at herself in . the mirror,
fascinated, yet horrified.
"Dear me, there is a lot of your4
mother , nr you, uwenaa, aner an.
Fancy any one objecting to showing
such marvel as those . twin shoul
ders of yours, with a dimple in one,
.
- it was a, uttziiingiy luveiy reuuvLiuu uci s ui juuio, uuu"o .u
that smiled back at ''her from the ' tl-af would, make the angels envi-
Think It Over!
Just what is tire service worth' to you, your family
and your business?
That nine months of the .year you ride more be
tween 6 P. M. and 10 P. M. and on Sunday afternoon
than any other time . and during these hours more
liable to need tire service.
That the tire dealer you have been buying from
probably closes his doors at 6 P. M. and rides ardund
too; nor does he open on Sunday afternoon.
That we believe our. line of tires the equal if not
the superior of any line jf tires carried in the city.
! We want your tire business on the merit of service
and quality and that we will miss our supper to get a
customer of ours on his way again.
Let us take care of you as long as your old ones
will last, and then replace them with new orjes.
That a hail will puncture any tire. Then call
Hanes Service.
Don't forget our Phone number, 4450.
MILLLER TIRES
Geared to the Road.
Cord and Fabric.
HANES TIRES
Made at Winston-Salem,
N. C. Cord and Fabric.
DAYTON THOROUGHBRED CORD,
I ' . '. Guaranteed 10,000 Miles;
Hanes Tire & Service Company
614 South Tryon Street
. "A Service Station That Serves"
J. CALDWELL McDONALD, Manager.
Beginning April 1: Hours, 6 A. M. to 10 P. M.
ous. And that soft, white, baby
neck. ' IVhy, you're too absurd!"
"Can" I, can't I just -wear a
scarf - round me, to - make me feel
more comfy?" pleaded Gwenda, now
almost - in tears.
"Of course, silly goose," answered
Fern quickly, catching sight and
sound of the tears now perilously
near the surface,, and fully grasping
just 1 what her bewildered and beau
tiful cousin was going tnrougn. "jnere,
and catching up a silver, gauze scarf,
she. threw it. round Gwenda. gently.
"Makes you lovelier than ever," she
assured her.
As a matter of fact, the scarf
concealed nothing -and, if anything,
but added to the lure of Gwenda's
beauty. The fact that there was
something round her neck and ishoul
ders soothed" her alarms, however,
and allowed her to at last enjoy the
sight of herself in her new' finery.
An orchid-flower in every sense
of the word, she swayed and beamed
back at her reflection, pirouetting
now this way and now that,, to get
a perfect view of every bit of herself.
Fern had indeed turned out a work
of art. . She was proud of her cousin,
and waited eagerly for the arrival
of any and all of her friends. . .
"How I hope they like me, Fern,
dear," said Gwenda softly, after in
specting herself. "And how I. hope"
that there' are many romances and
wonderful adventures waiting for me,
somewhere, oh, somewhere, just
around the corner?"
"Don't worry about that, my dear,"
answered Fern with a laugh. "No one
could resist you. You will have your
hands and heart full, - from now on.
But there's a knock. Quick, darling,
smile. . Lift your head high, for the
world is walking in, to meet you
tonight." . ...
(To be continued.)
WASHINGTONWAS
A STAR ATHLETE
Wood-chopping, Shooting,
Jumping, Wrestling and
Riding Were Favorites.
George Washington excelled at wood
chopping, rifle .shooting, jumping, throw
ing, wrestling and riding. Hugh Mur
; rill, Jr., learned when he looked .up the
:t records in preparing for the athletic
' meet at Independence Park February
: 22, in observance of Washington's birth
day.
Mr. Murrill is completing his program
for the meet which will take up the
fint.ira afternoon The meet will be onen
! to both adults and children. Many
grown-ups will contest in the events in
addition to school boys and .girls and
Boy Scouts. '
The program, as tentatively arranged,
calls for a wood-cutting relay to b"
participated in by a team from each of
the city schools; running board jump,
wrestling, horse-shoe pitching, shot put,
tug of war, rescue race, spoon and
water race f ot girls, wheelbarrow race,
three-legged race, potato race.
Special events for girls will include
a girls' relay race, throwing basketball
for distance and throwing football for
distance. ' "
Rifi i shooting contests will include
five shots standing at the. Maltess cross,
and five shots prone; 10 shots at the
"Five of Spades;" 10 shots . at a 1-inch
bull's eye;, any shot at any target, and
rapid fire shooting at a 1-inch bull's
eye "for 20 seconds.
Prizes likely will be offered to winners
of the various events. An axe probably
will be -given the wood-shopping victor,
while a rifle may go to the man proving
himself the best marksman.
bans -on fates
At six per cent. ."We can secure loans on improved city property
and will be glad for you to callon us.
THE EQUITABLE LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY
J. PERRIN QUARLES, Manager.
J. W. THOMSON, Jr. -PAUL M. SHERRILL. II. II. LAW, Jr.
Representatives
1107 Realty Building. Phone 413
ROAD WORKERS TO
GIVE AID AT RALEIGH
Regardless of the volume, of business we invite you
to test the service of this strong, fafet growing, service
giving bank. It is the ambition of the American Trust
Company to broaden the scope of its helpfulness so as
to make evejry depositor feel that he or she is receiv
ing the greatest possible value that a bank can give in
BANKING RESPONSIBILITY,
FRIENDLINESS, HELPFULNESS
It is this Bank's steadfast purpose to make every de
positor a friend, while keeping its activities in step with
changing ideas in the world today. -This Bank 'is bend
ing all its efforts td conduct its affairs in such a manner
that the specific service it renders will hold friendliness
as a distinct and individual feature in the minds of
those with whom it is privileged to, have business re
lations. "Service" first, last and always regardless, of
the volume of your business here. r
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American!
Trasfc CoMpamy
CHARLOTTE, N. C. '
Member Federal Reserve System-
Capital, Surplus and Profits, $1,800,000.00
W. H. WOOD, President.
T. E. Hemby, Vice President
Geo. Stephens, Vice President
W. S. Lee, Vice President
John G. McNichols, Vice Pres.
M. A. Turner, Vice President
J. E. Davis, Sec. and Treasurer
H. . L. Davenport, Asst. Sec and
Treasurer. '
R. D. Hawkins, Asst. Sec. ' and
Treasurer.
P. C. Whitlock, Trust Officer.
John Fox, Asst. Trust Officer.
It is important that friends of good
roads and the $50,000,000 bond issue
be at Raleigh next- Tuesday , night,
according to Heriot Clarkson cham
pion of. good roads and . just . back
from Raleigh Friday, where- he ap-
pearea . in the interest 01 the Dough-ton-Connor
bill.
The bill as it now stands is practi
cally the same as the Clarkson meas
ure, with the exception that the ad
i valorem tax of 5 per. cent isjeliminated,
and the money feature il increased
to a' bond, issue of $50,000,000 instead
of ' providing for the raising of about
$30,000,000 by the taxation method. ;
"It was due ' to the vision and cour
age of Governor Morrison that the bill
now goes before the peotile in a
shape that is likely to be , supported
and that will provide adequately fcr
a good roads system in the state. The
hearing as to the bill was to have
been heard Thursday, but it was post
poned until 8 o'clock next Tuesday
night. The bill has been favorably
reported out of committee and if there
is enough interest manifested from the
outside it will beyond duobt become
a law. . ,
ELKS ANXIOUS TO AID
BOY SCOUTS' BAND
Governor Cameron Morrison,' a mem
ber of Charlotte lodge No. 392, B. P. O.
E., has been elected to life membership
in that lodge. He will receive a gold
plate, properly ingraved, as a gift from
the local Elks. - ..
The Elks were enthusiastic over the
proposed Boy Scout band and agreed to
assist the efforts of the scouts along
that line in every , way possible,
Dr. C. A. Bland explained that the
band, if properly organized, could pro
vide music for civic occasions and dem
onstrations of al kinds taking place in
Charlotte. .
R. D. Craver.. chairman of the Cham
ber -of Commerce Boy Scout band com
mittee, set forth the advantages of the
band in such a way the Elks immediate
ly adopted the proposition.
Secretary Harvey S. Bryan was ask
ed to write to John B. Floyd, scout ex.
ecutive, and ascertain exactly to what
extent the Elks can help the band, and
what funds, are needed for the comple
tion of the organization. When this is
learned, the Elks will again take up the
matter, and it is understood this to
mean that reasonable financial aid will
be given. '
V LOOK HERE
v AXMINSTER
DRUGGETS
"V 9x12
' S47.75 x
' Just about one-half of the
regular price
A good selection . of pat
terns.
KLUTZ
FURNITURE CO.
WE WANT TOUR BUSINESS
12-26 N. College St. Phone 373
Bank
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
: Your, banking business invited. We offer
every courtesy and ::. accommodation consistent ;
with Safe Banking. ". '
Safety Deposit Boxes for rent $1.50 per
annum and up according to size.
$1.00 will start a savings account. 4 per cent
compounded every three months. ... -
H. M. Victor, Prest. D.. P. Tillett, Cashier
F. D. Alexander V. Pt. A. G. Trotter, Asst. Cash
WAREHOUSE
Square for rent, 1,200 feet floor space,
heat, elevator and sprinkler system whic
XV T tllUMX WltWW
$125 per month on long lease to desirable tenar
w TmTTnTiT TTS A T J TiOlt A fPT? T A AT P mTT
PA PIT AT-. S7S.0&0
4 South Trybn St.
CO
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Our Delivery, Service is at '
YOUR Service USE IT.
ASK YOUR DOCTOR
Walker's Drug Store
Corner Seventfr'an Tryon Streets,
AUTOMOBILE blfXIVERY
Norris Candy Parker Pens Agents for Klim
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ATTRACTIVE
DILWORTH
HOMES
We have one very attractive home in Dilworth which is mod
ern and in the very best location and which we feel would be interesting-
to anyone desiring a small modern home in this location.
If you are interested call at office or phone us.
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THE GAROLmA COMPANY
W. D. Wilkinson, President.
Insurance Building Hauling
328 S. Tryon St. ' Phones 609 and 1430
1i I
Careful inspection and comparison win
convince you this fine NASH automobUe is
a leadinf ) value in the Light Weight car
field.
Nash Four,- Touring, F. O. B. Mifo
$1,395.
Carolinas Nash Motors Co,
Distributors -224
North Tryon Street. Phone 1586
CHARLOTTE, N. C.
ASK
NASH OWNERS
OF
nash Service
Our
New
Banking
ouse
"We are now. occupying bur new; banking room on Trade Street, .which with our
old quarters gives us ample room fOr takng care of a rapidly increasing business.
In every respect we- are suitably equipped to give prompt and satisfactory service.
On the Trade street' side we will handle only commercial accounts both receiving and
paying Notes, arid Exchange. -Also attractive public quarters for ladies use, as well
as 'a,- private 'Toonv handsomely ' fitted ,upi: for.-: vse. of . bur .customers and friends.
Tryon Street side will be used for pur Savings Department, general bookkeeping, la
dies' private room with private telephone, insurance department and trust department
f After some alterations in the latter room we will be glad to open our new quarters,
informally to the public for inspection. ' .
IiSepeiiface-TrastCoiiipaiiy
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CHARLOTTE, N. C.
a Member Federal Reserve ' System.
CAPITAL,.SURPJLUS AND PROFITS OVER $1,600,000.00
' : " :i OFFICERS
E. 0. Anderson, Vice President
IV. A. Watson, Vice President
IV. M. Long, Vice President
J .11. Wearn.-Cliairman of Board
J H Little, President
E. E. . Jones, Cashier
R. S. Smith, Asst. . Cashier .
Thosl P. Moore, Asst. Casliier
A. R. Surratt, Assistant Cashier
Keiital S
eFI
i "We are in a position to handle'ryour 'rental problem . with satis
faction to you. -Our experience gained by 22 years experience has
taught us the best policy for collection, rpairs and service both to
landlord and 'tenant.- ' .. : , 7;. .
Wo now please the owners of hundreds of houses, stores and
apartments and we can satisfy you.
Home Real Estate & Guaranty Co.
219 North ' Tryon Street.
J. ARTHUR HENDERSON, President. '
Phone 589
- ' YOU WOULDN'T HEED i ' i
logical advice and many North Carolinians 'and Charlbtteans' have been severely
bitten in promiscuous stock buying. Many papers and the mails have been
'overflowing with rotten offerings, and there's always a fair percentage of
gullible men and women trying to get something;. for nothing. Lightning finally
hits the duck who seeks wealth without : work, 'and cleans him up good and
strong. ,, ,,......, ,-. .., ...... . :i
THE STATE OF NORTH CAROLINA
has recently forbidden 33 of the ' stock seaing concerns to offer their stuff in
this state. Some : of - them ' belong . right ; here in Charlotte. But, Mabels Dear,
fools multiply, . and Confederate .money could be sold to some wise financiers'
in Charlotte . before sunset of this very ' day. - ,
WHEN THINGS WERE IN A" WEAVING WAY
you were advised'to save. You didn't do It. Look around you today 400 stock
sellers in North Carolina are out of a job, The Woolen Industry had 52. per cent
less employees in December, 1919,-than in December, 1918; Hosiery and under
wear 51 per : cent; men's clothing -38 per. cent; boots and shoes 31 per cenf
Bilk. 21 per cent,-Automobiles "31 per cent . These articles are' going lower and
lower, and, the bottom is not in. sight.
' " ' 2,000 EMPLOYEES " '-'-
of the Norfolk and : Western will - be laid - off : Saturday, 2,500 'of one" division
alone of the Pennsylvania ; are laid off. How much did they save when they
were picking it off ; the trees? Too late now. but " a w lesson, cruel and lasting
has been taught. 1 : , ;
- - THE MUTUAL B. & L.
saw norathoughtd: eVQry soul ot them but. drunk with plenty, , they neither'
3 t " i CEASE BEING -A FOOL . .,
iiU0T January Sh Xhi2h' earn 6 per cent, non- taxable. Prepaid
shares for lump sums at $72.50, 6 .per cent, no taxes. $100.00 shares, which
earn 6 per cent net per annum, interest twice a year . - ' wmc"
. A ;.- LISTEN TO ME, RLVBEL, ' s
4- If you still want 4. per cent and it taxed to death when 6 U. free aa -the
yvr bIeath,e 13 ; ff yQur - ose to ' our shares, then, for the love of Mike
get a blind mule to kick you in the stomach. Jawte.
E. L. KEESLER, Secretary and Treasurer
Phone 344 ; 25 South Tryon St.
Hidden :money
Persons who depend upon hiding places about their
homes for the safe-keeping of savings run an unusual
risk at this time, when crime is so prevalent through
out the country. A sum of money in such a place
is not only , apt to cause the" loss of the money, but actu
ally endangers the life of the owner. Aside from this,
there is a . possibility of total loss by fire, and the fact
that such funds are absolutely idle," producing nothing.
By depositing your, reserve funds with us you abso
lutely insure them againt theft and fire, you eliminate
the possibility of personal1 injury,1 and you receive
income in the form of interest that steadily swelL
original amount. - '
The
Merchants
Farmers
and
National Bank
, CHARLOTTE,-N. C.
Capital, $200,000. Surplus and Profit $400,000
6 oh South Tryon street .'at
Q CA,al, H A -J. .1 .' Sli
10 on. West Park Avenue . ...... ...... w
1 ft TT?1 - T T ..iA in ?
j.u on vvnmoore urive at. . . . . . . . . .... ... ... . . . . $auu i i
with a special discount for cash 'to buyers who will build mf
laeuium cost nomes to supply, the heavy demand m i
in suburb.
F. C. ABBOTT & COMPANY
Real Estate Department, T. M. Abbott, Manager.
J. C. Harley? J. N. Boycf, R. B. Street, Salesmen