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,)LEN0IR,:3&C. LENOIR NEWS-TOPIC, JHUESDAY 3JMY 1, 1920 Page Five SSS2SSSHSeS2S252SHSS2SESSS2SESSSaE2S2SSS2S2SZSHSHSSSZSZSa Personal hnd Social The News-Topic will appreciate all items telephoned or sent in for publication. , Call Phone No. 54 B5 IN TOWN and COUNTRY Birth ( Born, to Mr. .and Mrs..Kuius Thompson, Dec 23, a baby boy, Jo- sepn Kivexs. Mr. M. Deal Bpent the Christmas season with his daughter, Mrs. W, L. Greer. : Miss Annie Anderson of Danville, Va., is visiting her father, Mr. L. W.; Anderson. iMr. Dave Clark spent the Christ mas season with his parents, Mr. and ' Mrs. G. R. Clark. Kev. Oney Inplett of Sumter, S. C, is here on a visit to his brother,. Mr. Molton Triplett. Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Simmons of Gastonia arrived Tuesday to spend a few days with friends. Mr. James Cloer has returned to Charlotte after spending the holi days with his family here. Mr. G. L. Hamby left Tuesday to return to Fremont, Va., after having spent the holidays at home. Kev. H. G. kopenhaver of the fac ulty of Catawba College was a guest ot Kev. C. W. WarlkK SundayN Miss Minnie Michael of Lincoln ton was a guest of her sister, Mrs. C. W. Warlick, during the holidays. Mr. Kalph Conley returned to Charlotte after spending several days here with his mother, Mrs. H. P. Con ley. Mrs. J. H. Powell left yesterday to spend several weeks with her. daughter, Mrs. Knox Henry, in Char lotte. Miss Margaret Martin of Salisbury is the guest of Mrs. R. F. Reins while here to attend the U. N. U. alumni banquet. Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Green have re turned' from Statesville, where they spent several days last week with relatives. Mr. and Mrs. Ben A. Howard and Miss Virginia Dare Phillips spent Christmas eve day with friends in Morganton. Mr. H. Sisk returned Tuesday from Waco, where he went for his littie daughter, who had been visiting her grandparents. Mr. and Mrs. Clifford Hahn of Shelby, visited Mrs. Hahn's parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. C. Watts during the holidays. Mr. G. P. Barlow of the Farmville Oil and Fertilizer Company, Farm- Mrs. W. L. Minish has returned from Gastonia, where she visited her sister, Mrs. Hahn. Miss Clara Powell has returned to Gastonia after having spent the hol idays with home, folks. Mrs. B. H. Dula and Miss Mary Dula are visiting relatives and friends in Hickory and Salisbury. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Tuttle of Salis bury have returned home after j spending the holidays with Mr. Tut- tie's ratner, Kev. m. a. luttie. i I ! j WEDDINGS i I j Caught Gray Fox A gray fox was cought in a steel trap several mornings ago by Mr. Alva Barlow, who lives near King's Creek. Killed a Big Hog Mr. Alva Barlow killed a hog sev eral days ago that weighed 503 4 pounds. This is one of the biggest reported so far this season. Craig-Barlow A quiet marriage was performed at the home of Mr. Robert W. Bar low, uncle of the bride, Christmas morning at 10 o'clock, when Miss Blanche Barlow became he bride of Mr. T. B. Craig. The ceremony was performed by Rev. S. C. Roberts and was simple but very impressive and was witnessed by only a few rela tives and intimate friends. It was a great surprise to most of their friends. They were attended by Miss Lucille Stallings and Mr. Pinck ney Craig. Immediately after the ceremony a nice dinner was served. ' Mrs. Craig is the oldest daughter of Mr. and Mrs. F. F. Barlow of King's Creek and is a young woman of pleasing disposition and has been teaching in Caldwell for several years, being at present one of tne efficient teachers at Valmead. Mr. Craig is a son of Mrs. Henderson Craig and is a splendid young man. The young couple expect to make their home in Lenoir for the present. Davit-Smith A quiet wedding was solemnized at the home of Mr. and Mrs. D. T. Smith on Christmas eve when their daughter, Miss Ethel, became the bride of Mr. Rufus J. Davis of Le noir, Route 2. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G. C. Ivey of this place. Only a few intimate friends of the contracting parties were pres ent. Immediately after the wedding ville, N. C, spent Christmas here , the happy coup)e went to the home with relatives. 0f the groom's parents. The groom Miss Nina B. Grist of the Ashe- is the gon of Mr an(J Mrs c H Da ville high school faculty spent the vis of Lenoir Route 2. He has just and Mrs. P. O. Grist. Mr. and Mrs. J. Hill Cottrell of : Boydton, Va., spent Christmas week here and in the county visiting friends and relatives. Mrs. M. A. Baker and grandchil dren, Carl Baker and Rosebud Lee, of Gastonia, visited Mr. and Mrs. N. M. Helton last week. Mr. and Mrs. Walter Rogers of Boydton, Va?, who had been visiting friends and relatives here, have re turned to their home. Messrs. Clarence Craig, Lawrence Pipes and Collin Johnson arrived home last week from Cleveland, 0., to spend the holidays. Mr. and Mrs. David McGhee, ac companied by their son, Mr. Basil McGhee, visited their daughter, Mrs. L. B. Huntley, here last week. Miss Beadie Hughes Clarke has re turned to her work at Roanoke Rap ids after spending a few days with her mother, Mrs. H. D. L. Clarke. Mr. Avery C. Anderson left Tues day for Danville, Va., to spend a few days with his brother before return ing to the A. and E. College at Ral eigh. Mr. Rufus Thompson of Norfolk, left yesterday to return home after received his discharge from service and is training under the Federal board for vocational education. Af W spending the holidays with rela i tives and friends the young couple will leave for Atlanta, Ga., where i they will make their home tempo rarily. Craig-Powell At 10:30 o'clock on Christmas morning at the home of Mr. and. Mrs. Avery Powell their daughter, ' Miss Consnelo Powell, became the bride of Mr. James Avery Craig. The par lor had been decorated to represent a small pine forest, where trailing ivy and spruce and holly enhanced the primeval appearance of the little for est. A few o fthe most intimate friends and relatives of the contract ing parties were gathered to witness the ceremony and as they waited for the bride and groom to enter Mrs. J. E. Hoyle sang "I Love You Truly" and "0 Promise Me," accompanied by Miss Olive Powell, who then play ed Lohengrin's wedding march while the couple entered and stood before Rev. J. E. Hoyle, who performed the ceremony. 'Mndelssohn's wedding marcn was played as a recessional. Refreshments were servod tn thp having spent several days here and guests, after which the bride and in the country with friends and rela- .-: -om left by automobile for a short tives. , trip. This young couple will make Mr. and Mrs. N. H. McRary re- their home in Lenoir, turned to their home in Asheville Sundny after spending the holidays with relatives and friends in and near Lenoir. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Eaker of Lincolnton visited Mrs. H. D. L. Clarke last week. Mrs. Eaker be fore marriage was Miss Katie Palmer Mr. Fred M. Melton of Winston Salem returned home Wednesday af- WiUon-Mntt On Tuesday evening at 8:30, at thi Baptist pastorium Mr. Willarrl J. Wilson of Lincoln, Neb., was united in marriage to Mhs Texie Mast of Rufus. Mr. Wilson is still in service and stationed at Camp Funston. Kan. His parents formerly lived in Caldwell county. The many friends of Mr. and Mrs. Wilson wish them ter spending the Christmas holidays a happy New Year and a long life of Moved to Lenoir Mr. G. L. Gragg of Collettsville recently boupht the residence on Ridge street occupied by Mr. Wag oner and has moved his family here. Apple and Hogs . . Farmers in this section who wtre fortunate enough to get a good crop of apples have been4n the same boat with tA tobacco growers of the east-; ern counties. This has been the ex-1 perience of Mr. Mack J. Cook, who lives in the Maple Grove section be tween Mortimer and the Globe. Mr. Cook sold his crop of apples for $715 on the Lenoir market Recently Mr. Cook bought another farm from his father. This farm also has a large orchard and Mr. Cook plans to give more attention to this trees this year and expects to more than double his crop. During the recent cold weather Mr. Cook killed two fine porkers that netted him over 950 pounds of meat Banks Closed Today Today, the first day of the year, is a legal holiday and both banks, the Bank of Lenoir and the First Na tional, will be closed during the en tire day. Accepts Position to Teach Mr. Clarence B. Hoke has given up his position with the Hercules Pow der Company as chemist to accept a position as teacher of science in the Reynolds Memorial Institute at Winston-Salem. Watch Party There will be a watch party at the Baptist pastorium Wednesday even ing from 8:30 to 12:30. All the young people of the Baptist constit uency, including brides and grooms, are very cordially invited by Rev. and Mrs. J. E. Hoyle. Thanks Patrons of' Routes Messrs. H. L. Bolick and W. A. Spencer, letter carriers for the city of Lenoir, who delivered something like forty million Christmas pack ages during the past week, have asked for space for the following: "The city letter carriers of Lenoir wish to thank those whom they serve who so kindly remembered them on Christmas day. We hope we may bring you joy each day through the coming year." H. L. Bolick, W. A. Spencer, Carriers." Mr. Ivey Goes to Mooresville Mr. E. C. Ivey left early this week for Mooresville, where today he takes charge of the municipal water and light systems for the city. Later Mr. Ivey plans to move his family to Mooresville, but not, however, be fore spring. Mr. Ivey is a citizen Lenoir regrets I to lose. For many years he has act ively connected with local enterprise. In 1 1 0 5 he organized the Citizens' I Light and Power Company and con tinued with this company as super intendent, secretary and treasurer for twelve years. During this period he watched Lenoir grow from a small mountain village to the second larg est furniture manufacturing plant in the State and the third largest in the world. Later Mr. Ivey built, as an addition to the Citizens' Light and Power Company, the first and only ice. plant in Lenoir. Several years ago the Citizens' Light and Power Company interests were bought by Col. G. H. Aubrey of Atlanta, Ga., and associates. Mr. Ivey continued with the new owners until 1917, when he developed a hydro-electric power on Buffalo creek. During the twelve years Mr. Ivey was connected with local power interests he spent something like $100,000 in plant and equipment for the interests of citi zens of Lenoir. Aside from his connection with the ' power interests here Mr. Ivey had j been connected with other enter- priss. For a long time he served as , a director in one of the building and loan associations. .Mistress Now, Ada, I want you to show us what you can do tonight. We have a few very special friends coming for a musical evening. Cook IBiaiinSNIIIIHIIUIIIIBIIBHIIIIIIIIIIUIIIIIIIIlM g 5 Grasp Opportunity By The Forelock H s B J See us when in need of 5 Groceries Produce Feed We are a store, owned by the people, whose interests are the interests of the people. Our aim is to reduce, as much as practicable, the cost of living, and by conduct ing a strictly Cash Business we believe this aim can be accomplished. BRING US YOUR COUNTRY PRODUCE PEOPLES SUPPLY COMPANY I s a B M 1 B Pay Cash Cash Pays Phone 19 W. Harper Ave. Bernhardt Building 1 jjraaisiiiMMMiMBSiMaar jaaazaiHiaiiiiiiiiiaiiaia n a with his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L. H. melton. Mr. Frederick Warlick of the iMai den Motor Company, Maiden, spent Christma- with his Darents, Rev. and Mrs. C. W. Warlick, .on West Har per avenue. Mrs. D. H. Warlick and little grandson of Reepsville, N. C, were visitors at th ehome'of Mrs. War lick's son. Rev. C. W. Warlick, and family Christmas. J Mr. Eugene Jones arrived last week to spend the holidays with Ijjs parents, Capt. and Mrs. Edmund Jones, returning to Charlotte. Sun day, where he is now located. i Messrs. Emory McCall and Otis Broyhill returned success and joy, as they go away to their horn ein the west, where Mr. Wilson expects to be in the country's service until July, when he expects to return to (lis home in Nebraska. Fishel-Eller " A very pretty and quiet wedding was solemnized in the parlor of the Seventh Street Christian church, in Richmond, Va., at 11:30 o'clock Dec. 24, 1919, when Miss Mattie A. Eller became, the bride of Allen T. Fishel. The ceremony was performed by Rev. H. D. C. MacLachlan, D. D., pastor of the church, in the presence of a small company of relatives and close friends of the bridal couple, the Wednesday to ; beautiful and imoressive EoiscoDal Mars Hill College after spending the '"fiiig service being used. Immediately holidays with horn epeople. and at- after the ceremony the bridal couple tending the Craig-Powell marriage, -leijt for Washington, Baltimore and Miss Olive Powell returned Wed- other places, including a visit to the nesday to Georgetown, S. C, to it- fTOom's parents at Seven Valleys, sume her work as srovernesg for Mrs. j.P-. after which they will go to Ral AHen Wood of Philadelphia af terrigh, where they will make their spending the holidays with home j-liome. folks and attending the marriage of The bride is the daughter of Mrs. her sister, Miss Consuelo Powell, j M-i B. Moore, formerly Mrs. Albert v v. PprVitw nft.PT Rnendintf !EHer, of Lenoir. , several months in North Carolina vis iting his father, Mr. Thad Perkins, near Adako, and other relntives, let Monday to return to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. In addition to his prsctjee it that city Dr. Perkins plans to form an organization for. the importation of Amexcaa goods. ; - : i. Mr. E. N. Bruner has returned to Washington on important business after arriving here several days ago with Ms. Bruner from San Juan, Porto Rico, to spend the holidays with Mrs. Bruner's father, Rev. M. H. Tuttle. Mr. Bruner is chief for ester in charge of the public lands of the United States in Porto Rico, and also chief forester for the Porto Rican government. From Washing ton Mr. Bruner will go to-New York, where he will take a boat to return to Porto Rico.. Mrs. Bruner vWill re main here until the spring. Gold.n Wedding ( Mr. William Wesley Deal and Mrs. Sarah Catherine Deal celebrated their golden wedefing Monday, Dec. 2, at their home just south of Le noir. The occasion was a most en joyable one and was attended by- & number of friends and relatives. Among the number of friends pres-; ent were threo who attended the wed ding fifty years ago Miss Ella Tub tie, Mr. C. A. Tuttle and Mr. A. M. Powell. Among the children present were Mr.. J. T. Deal of Alexis, 111 Mrs. G. W. Fink and husband of Granite Quarry, N. C, Mrs. W. S. Robinson of Dallas, N. C, Mr.-Bohn E. Deal and family, Mrs. F. D. Grist and husband, and Miss Ella Deal, all of Lenoir. One daughter, Mrs. Ni fong, of Winston-Salem, was unable to be present. ' THE UNIVERSAL CAR, Whether Cotter Pin or Complete Overhaul You can get it in our Authorized Ford Sales and Service Station. In our stockroom we carry every part that goes into a Ford car or Ford truck. They're genuine Ford parts too each made of the same tough, durable Vanadium steel as its counter part in the Ford car. Our shop is equipped with specially designed tools and up-to-the-minute machinery so that repairs, ad justments, or complete overhauls for Ford cars can be handled promptly and efficiently. Our mechan ics understand the Ford moehanism and know the right way to tune it up. We are a part of the Big Ford Family and not only repair Fords but sell them as well. We have more than a passing interest in your car. Drivp. in when it needs repairing. For safety's sake have the Authorized Ford dealer do it. PRICES F.O..B. ' -F. O. B. Detroit Freight Tax Lenoir Touring Car. $525.00 $38.79 $22.81 $586.60 Runabout .... 500.00 88.79 21.78 560.57 Coupelet 650.UO 38.79 27.96 716.75 Sedan 775.00 88.79 83.12 846.91 Chassis 475.00 .38.79 20.74 534.53 Track 550.00 . ' 38.79 14.30 603.09 RUFUS L. GWYN, Dealer Insist on Genuine Ford Parts - - i i i fletv Years Greetin We wish to thank the Public for the liberal patronage accorded us which has helped to make 1919 the best year in the history of our business. With better equipment we shall strive to give you better service during the year 1920 than ever before. WISHING YOU ONE AND ALL A HAPPY AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR DAIRYMEN AND FARMERS In your repairing and remodeling you will have need of some of the following articles. You can obtain the same at low and reasonable prices: 36 "Roto" Salt Feeders. 4 Rolls Crib Wire in good condition. 24 Iron Hay Racks and Troughs. Will be sold separately or in pairs. You will find this material on display at our garage the building formerly occupied by the Henkel Live Stock Company. CALDWELL MOTOR COMPANY INCORPORATED 101 South Mulberry St. Bernhardt-Seagle COMPANY 1 Wholesale and Retail H HARDWARE AND FURNITURE 1919 We've had a fine business You made it possible We sincerely thank you Map your anticipations be exceeded in all that is good 1920 BRANNON'S Phone 164 The News-Topic 1.50 per year.
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