:'.
I
pAgesix
1 I. 1 ' -' ' " r "T ' "" "'" " "'"""'1'' r
1 11 ' 1 1 ... I . :
Mrs. W. M. Shaw returned to her Rose
home in Southport this morning after
visiting relatives here.
-:f
: Miss M. A. Rutland is here from
Jtust prior to the ceremony
Miss Lucilc ttllev will softly sine "Be
cause" There will be ..no attend
ants! " : 1 , "
The bride-elect will be becomingly
Atlanta, Ga., to spend Christmas with ! attired in a .traveling stilt of triid
night blue ., iroaaciotn trimxnea in
her parents, Mr. and Mrs. waiter
Rutland.
' T,f. riaicv fMrilptnn. of Norfolk.
who attended the funeral of Mrs. O. Mr. and Mrs. Prid gen will leave- oti
O Watts Monday, will remain in the 6:46 IhorthDOtthd ttaln tot. their
the city wilh relatives lor several noneymoon 10 oe pui m huuukiu
to Miss - Wise's friendi In this.; city,
tnr'iti .wrffllnsr ' Irt The' sbrlidl''" " ' m
: turcbnnectibn -with - this dispatch
The 'Herald has the v following: ,
"Miss " Wise makes her home - at
Wilmington. N. C, with her parents.
but frequently has been a gue3t; of
her aunt here, at Whitehall ; Mrs.
Bingham's house at: Palm Beach, Fla4
and at White Sulphur Springs, W, j
Va. Miss Wise was at the ; latter
place at the time Mrs. Flagler's eh-
tfaifemertt to Mr. Binaham was an-
ftounced. She came to New York arid
remained with her aunt, until the
wedding, and was one of the. small
roup1 of guests at the ceremony at
beaver fur, With hat gloves and Rh".e.J j tho house of Mr. and Mrs. Pembroke
to match. She. will, carry n r.Uawer
bbuqiiet bf bride's roses.
sJones, No, 5 East Sixty-first, street,
j on November 15.
days.
eities,
. ... j i . :
-:- -x- weeRs tney wm occupy meir new
Miss Beatrice McMillan has re- bungalow, No. 1708 Carolina avenue,
turned to her home in Teachey, Carolina Court, which has just been
after visiting Miss Mina Ulrich, on : completed for the groom and which
South Front street. I was completely furnished , by the
j;. j groom's mother as a bridal gift.
Miss Annie Kidder is chaperoning! Miss Orrell is ah attractive young
the young ladies selling Red Cross , lady of the city Who has a wide clr
seals at the postoffice today. Fourfcle of friends. The groom
hundred seals were sold yesterday
Following the
weddlrig Miss Wlso returned to Wil
niingtdn with her parents. -'
"Miss Wise also is a niece Of Mn
On their return in about two f- William R. Kenan, of this city, and
LiOckport. N. Y.i who announced the
engagement of his Bister, Mrs. Flag
tiv, to Mr. Bingham. '
i "In designating her rtieco, who is
20 years bid. as the one to eventual
ly receive her wealth, Mrs. Bingham
said to a Herald reporter:
" 'I have no children of my own
Miss Wise is the youngest member
of my family circle and eventually
will inherit the responsibilities that
now rest upon me. Great, wealth
brings responsibilities to those who
possess it. Miss Louise Wise is one
of many young women I know or
know of capable or 1 more capable
than most men in making wealth do
the greatest amount of good. She
is one of the brightest, sunniest
p tarn' mm "mmm wce '
o ti
y
is well
j known, having made his home in Wil
mington for several years. He is
connected with the car accounting
department of the Atlantic Coast Line
IN NEW
Mrs. R. S. McClellan. formerly of
this city, who is now making her
home in New York City, is here toj Railroad.
snpnd the holidays with relatives. i OF MUCH INTEREST
I YORK.
Rev. B. F. Huske, rector of Christ's i Besides a photograph of the bride
Episcopal church, New Bern, has re-1 elect, the New York Herald of a re
turned home after a short visit at I cent date carried the following in
the home of Mr. and Mrs. Graham !' regard to the announcement of the young women you can imagine and
possesses, I am glad to say, a wealth
of common sense' " ,
3fr
The Junior Missionary Society ofj
Trinitv Methodist church will hold j
JLDail
HIS
BECAUSE NO GTHJBR STORE IN TOWN OFFERS SUCH A WIDE VARIptv
OF GIFT ARTICLES AT POPULAR PRICES. COME TODAY.
Store
$4.00 GEORGETTE WAISTS, $2.98
These just came in yesterday, and
the quantity is so limited that they
will not last longer than today. Colors
are fleshy white, and navy; all sizes.
Holiday Special . . . . . . ... $2.98
Crepe de Chine and Lace waists $2.50
Put up in attractive Holiday Boxes
and come in flesh in combination with
cream' lace; all sizes.
Holiday Special .... .... .$2.50
Second Floor. ... ... ...
1 artO ' ROYFQ 14 A Wnfrno. , ,
Never did any store show a .,,,,
or more varied variety of this Vvi
popular Christmas item. Par v-l ;
iecorauve ooxes or 1-older
priced
10c, 15c, 25c and up to $1.50 RU
MEN'S GLOVES.
Men's Dress Gloves, in Gray or I
$1.50 and $1.75
Men's Wool Knit Gloves 50c
Men's Auto. Gloves $1.75 and $2 fi
ooys vioves Uc and
I!
! 6
NEW LOT OF SILK HOSE
Just received today in White, Gray and
Bronze. All sizes and worth on the present
market $1.25 per pair, but on account of our
purchase we are able to offer them for the
Holiday selling at $1.00 Pair
Other Silk Hose, in all the colors,
at 35c, 50c, 69c and $1.25
First Floor.
Kenan. engagement of Miss Louise Wise, ol
& ,ilhis city, to Mr. Laurence Thornton,
There will be a meeting of the Hos-of Cincinnati:
pital Circle of King's Daughters on j "Mr. and Mrs. J. K. Wise, of Wil
tomorrow morning at 11 o'clock r,t mington. N. C, today announced the
No. 126 South Third street.. The j engagement of their daughter, Miss: their regular quarterly meeting to
mpotine is an imDortaTTt one and all ! Louise -Wise, to Mr. Laurence Lewis, ! night at 8 o'clock. An interesting
members are urged to attend. - son of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Lewis, j program has been prepared and thej
S-i-- ! bf Cincinnati, Ohio, and White Sul--public is cordially invited to be pres-j
HOME WEDDING THIS EVENING. ! phur Springs, W. Va. The engage-: eni.
One of the many Christmas wed-j ment is of widespread interest, Miss -
diKss will be celebrated this evening Wise being the niece of Mrs. Robert- Members of the Sorosis are re-;
at. C o'clock when Miss Nina Hazel: Worth Bingham, who before her mar-! minded that the style exhibit at the
Orrell, daughter?of Mrs. Lillie H. Or-! riage recently was Mrs. Henry M. j Victoria theatre tomorrow afternoon
rell, becomes ttfe bride of Mr. John i Flagler. Just before her marriage will take the place of (ho usual De
W. Pridgen, at the home of the bride-: Miss Wise's aunt announced that thejeember social,
elect's mother, No. 606 Orange street. : young woman would inherit the bulk j
The nuptialtial knot will be tied by j of the Flagler fortune. " jQUIET WEDDING
Rev. A. D. McClure, D. D., pasUor ofj "The romance of Miss Wise and THIS AFTERNOON.
St. Andrew's Presbyterian church,! Mr. Lewis was noted during the au-j Ac the home of the bride-elect's par
who will use the .beautiful ring cere-j tumn at White -Sulphur Springs, jents, Mr. and Mrs. James F. Tripp,
mony. j where his parents have a place, and j No. 411 Nun street, this afternoon at I . . . r
For the occasion the home has': where Miss Wise also passed some j 5:30 o'clock, Miss Mary Jane Tripp .d-JlStnct Attorney CaiT and vlty
been attractively decorated with! time. The wedding will take place; win become the bride of Mr. Douglas
greenery, a color scheme of pink ' soon after Easter. j .Vyche White, of this city. The ccr-
and green being carried out most) "Mr. Lewis belongs to a prominent 'emony will be performed by Rev. A.
artistically. Miss Earla Swain will j Ohio family: He is a member of sev. j d. McClure. pastor of St. Andrew's
DO YOUR SHOPPING IN THE MORNINGS.
The Morning offers best service because
the sales people are fresh and more active.
Then, too, the aisles are not so crowded.
Carry your small packages with you, and
be sure you get them. Our Delivery will do
its best, but during the rush some small pack
ages will naturally get misplaced. Your co
operation helps us to give better service
to all.
MEN'S,.WOMEN'S AND CHILDREN'S fun
COATS FOR CHRISTMAS.
These coats make practical gifts, nmi
always appreciated. Come in all tlio !e;
shades, and are guaranteed not to i
fade.
Women's Coats.
Men's Coats
Children's Coats
.$3.98 to $ 7.50
. .$3.98 to $12.50
$2.98 tc $ 5.00
it 4
!
h
9 !
V
h
w
p
if)
n
STORE OPEN
EVENINGS UNTIL
9 O'CLOCK.
BELfC-WILUAM
CO.
CARRY YOUR
SMALL PACKAGES
WITH YOU.
" 1
Jl
I
preside at the piano and render the
wedding marches. During the cere
mony she will play "To a Wild
eral well-known clubs and fond of
outdoor sports, as is his fiancee. The
announcement comes as a surprise
The Store That .' II
Sella Wooltes II
Lots
and II
Lots I
j of Children's Handkerchiefs just arrived j III
The Prettiest Tet
Embroidered in dainty designs and II
j packedthree in an attractive box II
Price 15c, 25c and 50c a box. II
I Those at 50c are all Linen.
A.-D.Brown jl
Presbyterian church. The horae has
been beautifully decorated for the nup
tial event. Miss Katherine Von Glahc
will play the wedding march. Th
only attendant will be Mr. T. J. Mor
riss, who will be best man.
Following the ceremony a recep
tion will be held at the home after
which the bride and groom will board
the 6.45 train for points South, where
NO DECISION REACHED
Attorney Ruark Return.
NAME SUCCESSOR FRIDAY.
Judge Stacy Will Appoint Clerk
Columbus County Court.
for
According to advices received this
morning -from Raleigh Judge W. P.
United States District Attorney J. j Stacy will Jn all probability appoint
O. Carr returned to the city thisjF. D. Koonce. Esq., of Chadbourn, as
part of the State the latter part of the
week or early next week.
SCHEDULES WRECKED.
Coast Line train No. 41, Nofclk to
Wilmington, due here at 9:50 a. m.,
daily, was delayed more than two
SHOE REPAIRING CF QUALITY iS
done right heire, right, too! TVe
carry, all leading brands of rubbrr
heels. Bigges-t assortment in tov.ii.
We want to repair your next pair and
snow you the differenc e. The Iteparr
Shoe Repair Co., 209 X. Front, Phom
929. Two doors from r'ou. li'-r.-rw
,iM;.,M- A.r v
...wmuu:.. uW. "t-.Riuark also attended the session and
cr returning m aDout ten aays tne' returned to the city today. ' The com
wiii temporarily 'maHe their home ct mitteo was in session from noon ycs.
No. , 411 Nun street. . j terday until midnight ' last night, but
Mr. Carr stated that all details were
morning from Raleigh, where he has j successor to the late Mr. L. W.' Stan- hours this morning as the result cf
been for the past several days on j ley as clerk of court of Columbus a freight derailment at Calypso, when
business in connection with Federal ; county Friday, although others are be- three freight cars were derailed. It
Court and as a member of the com-JinS prominently mentioned for the of- was necessary to transfer passengers,
mittee of the North Carolina Bar As- j Ace. Mr. Stacy is spending a period It is understood that no one was injur-
sociation. winch has been in session'1" "aieign at. the arborough House ed, however the tracking was consid-
relative to the . four constitutional
amendments adopted at the recent
elections. City Attorney Robert
and will probably go to the western erably torn up for a distance.
4 4 4 5 4 I' ! 'I t ? t
COAST LINE HOTEL CAFE.
Rooms by the day, week or
month at reasoiviDlo rufrs. .'.!':a'o
at any hour, 20 S Nortli Frnr.t
street. Phone L'ijS-W. I '-tl-lmo.
4 '3
MARRIED SUNDAY AFTERNOON.
ri .... v - !
intn t hornn fh 1 v nrA thnt tlm
Mr. and Mrs. J. ft. S.ilUvan. of WMnna-; mfltt. wc fPAnlv f1icn,iea' w wiM,.
-bow Brunswick county were married out decision being reachod. A
" 1 7,c"lB:lr meeting will be held at which
Sunday afternoon at 4 o clock, , by : tmo t , expected that , aotiiethlng
riev. j . s. urowiey, or tnis cay.
IThero were a large number of reln-
I fives and friends of the contracting j
j couple present at tho ceremony. Mr. i
'and Mrs. Gore are making their f u-'
! ture home at Mill Croek, Brunswick
xpected that , spmathlng
f definite will be arrived at
I This Store Is a Treasure House 1
For Christmas Shoppers Who See
county, where the gronm owns a large
plantation. '
arai3iaiaiasiii3iB?aisiaE
We cordially invite every man, woman and
child in Wilmingtqn to join our next Holiday
Fund, which will open on December 27, 1916,
and continue for nifty weeks, ending Decem
ber 2, 1917.
The Holiday Fund just expiring has been a
great success. One thousand people in Wil
mington will have a merrier Christmas this year
than ever before, because of the vast amount of
money they have saved? 4
Don't forget to join the new Fund.
PERSONAL MENTION.
4J 4.4, .fr.!.
Messrs. Oscar Grant and James II.
Holmes ar homo from Cleveland,
Ohio, to spend the holidays with rel-.
atives. j
P-'-lth Duffy, Esq., of Catherine!
j Uc, was a visitor in the city yes '
terd:y. 1
Mr. T. G. Landen, Jr., of Veronx!
is here to spend the holidaxs with;
Mr. T. C. Landen. j
H
ome
Savings Bank
Wflmington, N. C
NOTICE OF APPLICATION FOR
PAltnON.
N'otiop is hereby eiven that on or aftor
j the 4th of January 1017 application will
; he made to the Governor of North Carolina
, for the pardon of M. Humphries and Wil
; Ham Roba.s who were aenteueed at Novem
l ber term 1016 of New Hanover Superior
j Court to twelve months In the penitentiary
for. larceny.
All those who are opposed to clemency in
this matter are invited to file their protests
with the (iovernor.
Thl December 'M. 1010.
JOHN HUMPHRIES.
12-20--1-tt-J
Peterson & Rulfs, headquarters for
Christmas, slippers. 14-16-17-20-22.
KENNY'S
Christmas Souvenir
A Beautiful Pres. Cut
Glass" Nut Bowl given
away Saturday, December
23rd. !
IP
P.
COMPANY
HENNY
Phone 679.
16 South Front. Prompt Delivery
3
Do Your
Christmas Shopping at
J.M.SOLKY&CO.
Where you will find tho largest
stock of Merchandise in the city
from which to make your selec
tion. What you buy here is
strictly at one price and at the
right price.
Suits of Worthy Fabrics
$12.50 to $30.00
Worthy in substantial weaves
that are constant in serviceable
wear. Distinguished in a wealth
of colorful designs that have pat
terned the winter vogue of tex
tures. Tweeds, Cheviots, Wors
teds; Stripes, Checks and Mix
tures and Solid Colors in profu
sion. Suits of style precedence
for Men of discerning taste in
dress.
t
Overcoats $10 to $30
Dark Oxford Gray anu Black;
silk velvet collar; lined through
out with Skinner's satin: A Coat
of correct cut for dress or busi
ness, that is ever popular with
men who favor lines that mold to
form,
A comprehensive Range of
Sweaters, Hats, Underwear,
Trunks, Suit Cases, Traveling
Bags, Umbrellas, Cdllars, Ties,
Caps, Hosiery, Walking Canes,
Bath Robes, Smoking Coats,
Shirts ot every description.
Pit
rial
fofil Gifts
Our stocks cannot be equalled in attractive values: Thousands of serviceable zz
gifts for your choosing are on display and avait your inspection.
Giving the public furniture values is our hobby, and it has brought us volumes or zz
business. This has only been made possible through our alert and careful system of zz
buying.
give
j:m.solky&co.
One Price Clothiers k Furnishers
Np. 9 North Front Street.
5 If you want your Christmas money to reach farthest, and want your sifts to
E more pleasure and delight select them at this bier, busy, well-stocked furniture store,
ST where you get gifts that endure. -"
Here you will find presents for every one of your dear ones and friends, gifts that zz
are beautiful and useful, distinguished and practical, and so extensive in the display
ZZZ of them that you can make selection within any desired price limit. Credit, too, if zz
as. you want it. rE:
1 Below Are a Few Suggestions and Typical Values 1
rciectrio ramps
Framed Pictures
Dinner Sets
Casserole Dishes
Cedar Chests
Smoking: Stands
Foldinjr Card Tables
-Koyal Easy Chairs
Arm Rockers
Sewing- Stands
Telephone Stands
Phonographs
Mag-azine Stands
Book Stands
Pedestals'
Costumers
3
Clocks
W rit ins: Desks
Dressing- Tables
Library Tables
Parlor Tables
Dining Tables
Tea Tables
Trunks (all kinds)
Suit Cases
Hand Bags
Tabonrettes
Book Cases
China Closets
Dressers
Chifforobes
Couches
fli'n t Davenports
Settees
Foot Stools
Pillow Cover
Piano Covers
Service Trr s
Comforts
Leather Table Pieces
Buffets
Serving Tables
Kitchen Cabinets
Heaters
Rangers
Children's Chairs
Children's Beds
Toy Furniture
Complete Match Sets, in Reed and All De&tle Wood Finishes, Both Plain and
1 PeriodiEteiigns.
c
EE 108 North Front Street
BUY IT HERE FOR LESS.
"The Home of Furniture Values.
n
i
v.
, V- -.V
--.nv.vrr.i.i
'' : ...
: -:
mm
liiiaiSilPiii
S I