K'K' . " A " ' : t A- n M'aTi: "Home-Made' Fireworks., Psult, tW
v; nousiy Tor ?ncaroDPoy.
Miss Kanella Brady, of Council, at-. MARRIAGE ONE OF THE
k Headed the funeral of Mrs. ,W. P. Mon-1 PRETTIEST OF SEASON
-toe: yesterday
One who was cnarmea py me event
contributed the following description
of the Bdrketibagen-Ambrpslana mar
riage, celebrated last week: ;
'The marriage of Miss Agns Bork
enhagen, the attractive daughter of
Mr. and Mrs. H. C. I. Borkenhagen,
of this city, to Mr. G. C Ambrosiano,
which was celebrated Wednesday,
December 27, at 5:30 o'clock, at Win
ter Park Presbyterian church, was
one of the prettiest of the fall wed
dines at this .edifice. Rev. A: J.
Howell, pastor 'of the church, per
formed the ceremony.
The church auditorium was. filled
almost to overflowing "with friends
and relatives of the contracting cou
ple; and as the bride entered Lohen
grin's 'Bridal Chorus,' played by Mr.
E. H. Munson, filled the, air. Th5
ring-bearer was little Miss Pigford,
niece of the bride, and she gracefully
carried the ring in a bride's rose. J The
-Miss Elizabeth Richardson has re-
? turned from Kinston,; where she spent
J the week visiting.
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;". V-Miss Nancy Anderson is back from
J, a ryisit to her parents, Mr. and Mrs.
6 D. H. Anderson, in Charlotte.
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r . ;" Mrs. George K. Patterson is a
a - guest of her mother, Mrs. R. L. Ham
,( ilton; in Baltimore.
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; . , Miss Elizabeth Richardson has re
' turned to her home in Kinston, after
i - visiting friends here.
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Miss Fronie Kendall, of Anson-
' ville, is here to undergo treatment
T- by a specialist.
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r ' Mr. William Pitt Moss, Jr., of New
!!;'York City, is a guest of Emmett Bel
i lamy, Esq., on Market street.
The -"New Hanover County . Board
of Education met . this : .morning 4 for
the regular quarterly meeting- that is
proscribed in the schoolMaw' but - b.
sides the appointment of; two school
committeemen and accepting the res
ignation of another, no . matters save
those of a routine nature were con
sidered. It was reported Jp&t rapid
progress is being made on the .biidt
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Mr. J. T.. Sholar, of WinterBajrfe,
was appointed af committeemen of the
Winter Park school, since George W.
Jackson resigned to become sheriff.
Mr. J. G. Register, of Middle Sound,
was appointed committeeman yf the
Middle Sound school, to fill the . vaV
cancy caused by the resignation of
Mr. E. N. Carney, who has recently
moved out of that school district. The
resignation of Mr. N. M . McEachern
as a committeeinan of the Williston
industrial school was accepted. Mr.
McEachern is sponJ to leave the 'city.
Present at the meeting this morn
ing were Wobdus Kelium, Esq.,
Messrs. J. G. L. Gieschen and B. Sol
omon Prof. Catlett . reoorded the
minutes. f
free rein and allowed- to amuse, them
selves as they see fit,; was forcibly,
demonstrated, early'; 'this afternoon
when a fourteen-year-old negro boy
iy the iie::pf ;Rpwe was struck in
the left, temple, '.by a. rocki tliat ;was
thrown as the. result of the die chargr
ing of a quantity of powder that had
been rammed into av section of ordi
nary steam pipe! it; is v not known
how seriously the boyV.was hurt but
his condition was suchta ; tp. warrant
the . calling of physicians ; and:, Appar
ently his injuries were Qt A serious
nature. The injured boy was not ac
tively participating in the festivities.
He was merely a . bystander an on
looker. : ;
The accident occurred on Red
Cross street, between Fifth and Sixth,
at 1:30 o'clock. :;
IS SPLENDID RECORD
little miss was becomingly dressed in
A New Years Dance of the Inter-Se ; white silk over Chiffon. The groom
Cotillon Club will be held tonight at was attended by his best man, Mr.
the country club. Cars will leave Front will. Quinn, and Messrs. Frank Rez.ze
at Q n'nlnnV onH Mainr TliiVefi ErrnOTTl STT1 ftft The
I bride was attended: by her maid of! arrests for the month of December
Mr. James Stokes, witn tne lvier- honor, Miss Alberta Smith, who
chants and Farmers Bank in Char- hooked lovely in a -gown ot pink crepe
lotte, is a guest at the home of Mr. f je chine, over taffeta, and carried a
tEew Law Violations InDecem-
. her Everything Considered
I The regular monthly statement of
and Mrs. H. L. Vollers.
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Dr. George K. Patterson has
re-
large bouquet of pink and white car
nations. The bride, who entered on
the arm of her father, wore a hand-
turned from Winston-Salem, where SOme traveling suit of brown velvet,
he spent the holidays with his par-iwith hat and shoes to match
ents.
was compiled today and it shows
that during the : hristmas month
there were onlyf 150 arrests made, a
good record. The report will be
made at the regular meeting of City
Council Wednesday by Chief of Police
N. J. Williams, i The report was com-
CUBA'S SUIT AGAINST
STATE UP NEXT: WEEK
Mr. J. Dudley Howell, son of Mr.
and Mrs. W. H. Howell, returned to
Davidson College this morning after
spending the holidays here,
Miss Nita Maston returned to her
home in Winston-Salem today, after
having been the guests of Misses
Katherine and Myrtle Vollers, on
Market street.
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Tomorrow evening from 8 to 10
o'clock, at the home of Mr. and Mrs.
R. B. Davis, No. 207 . Red Cross
street, the congregation of St. John's
Episcopal church will tender an in
formal reception in honor of Rev.
and Mrs. R. E. Gribbin,
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The regular monthly meeting of
the, Helen Alexander League will be
jjer ' pjled by Sergeant J. W. Smith.
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bouquet was made of white bride's? Aue arreaia B oiaS81nea s iou
rosgg - I lows : Drunks, 10 white, 5 colored ;
"Following the ceremony and, after j disorderly conduct, 4 white, 18 col-
HnH 'WVT WhnwerPdf ored; assaults. 0 white, 4 colored; as-
upon them, the happy couple left ooi
a Northern bridal tour.
"The bride is a popular young
woman and the groom a clever and
well-known young citizen, having
made his home here for the past hino
years.
"The young couple received a large
sault with deadly weapon, 1 white,
6 colored; assault on a female, 1
white, 4 colored; carrying a conceal
ed weapon, 0 white, 7 colored; gam
bling, 0 white, 6 colored; vagrancy,
2 white, 21 cplored; larceny, 6 white,
19 colored;, housebreaking, 5 white, "5
colored; running disorderly house, 0
amount of handsome and useful pros-J white- ? colored; violating the driv
ents. Among the out-of4;Qwn guests
present was Mt. Major Garrlss, of
Portsmouth, Va."-
TOOK PART IN PROMINENT
WEDDING.
ing ordinance, 7 (white, 7 colored; vio
lating prohibition law, 1 white, 5 col
ored Total white arrested 37, col
ored 115. !
Raleigh, Jan. 1. -To present the S
case for the state to the United States
Supreme Court, counsel forNbrth Car
olina in the suit of the Republic of
Cuba will leave for WaVsington;the lat
ter part of this week The argument,
it is expected, will be made one week
from today. :- : '' . I
; However, as the Adamson eight-hour
law is before the court on that day it"
is probable that the bond case-will not
come up until several days later. 1
Counsel for the stale are Attorney-
General Thomas W. Blckett, Attorney ;
General-elect James S. Manning, Hon.
Cameron Morrison and former Gov-(
ernor W. W. Kitchin.
ENJOY OYSTER ROAST.
It will be of interest here to know
that Miss Anna Graham. Harris, of this
city, took a prominent part in the
held at the Y. W. C. A. Thursday. Vendition of pre-nuptial, music at the ; ton Fire Department this afternoon
evening of this week at ,6 o'clock. This wedding of Miss Amy Winston and Mr. are guests of Councilman Louis M
Firemen Guests j of. Fire Chief and
Councilman Bunting.
All of the firemen of the Wilming-
being the first meeting of the new
year every member ' is cordially in
vited to attend. .-.
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NEW YEAR'S DANCE TONIGHT.
Members of the Germania Club will ; the solo part in
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George Watts Carr, which took place j Bunting, in charge of the fire depart-
in Raleigh Saturday evening at 9 ment, and Chief Charles .Schnibben.
o'clock in Christ Episcopal church at the aoiiiual New Tear's joyster roast
Miss Harriss aidedi. Prof. R. Blinff"4 given them by the heads "6f the de
Owen in the musical program and took partmeut. The little celebration was
the rendition of held in the rear yard at the central
enjoy a New Year's dance which will . Lohengrin's wedding march by the station on South Fourth street.
be given this evening, beginning at 1 choir. j : r -
9:30 o'clock in their hall, corner ofi Mr. Joe N. Jacobs, a Wilmington j Smoke Frightened Smoke issuing
Front and Orange streets, and ail 1 boy, who is now located m Kaieign, from the chimney at the home of Mr.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN'S
PREST IS HUNTING
New Bern, jan. 1. President James
Hv Young, of the Norfolk Southern
Railway company, and Superinten
dent J. D. Stack, of the .s4me. com
pany, passed through New' Bern this
morning en route to Kinston, '! where
they joined Mr. pempsey Wood, and
will be his guests for seevral days
on a hunting trip.
President Young stated 'that he
had heard that there was game in
abundance in this section and that
he was going to carry back several
fine deer with him if his usual luck
held good.
He will probably return to Norfolk
next Tuesday.
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Made byiiigKp-aderiiahufacturers and thd qualities are
the bestEVery Sint'beaxs oiir guarantee of satisfaction
' ' This special offering is made to close dut odd lots and
"4 does not include our plain serge and staple suits.
' Suits and Coats placed on sale beginning Monday.
Boys $5.0Q Casirner Suits, double breast, plain back
j at . . . . ... ....$2.95
'Boys $600 Cassimere Suits, double breast, plain back
: at ; . . ; . . . :t.. . . ...$3.95
I Boys $7.50 Gassimere Suits, double breast, plain back
at . :v. ........ . .. . . . . : .$4J95
Boys' $5.00 Norfolk Suits, Cassimere or Worsteds : ;
' Boys $6.00 fvlorf oik Suits, Cassimere or Worsteds
y at ... ....... . . . . . .. .. .,$4.95
, I Boys' $7.50 Norfolk Suits, Cassimere or Worsteds
I at ...... . ; . . . . . . . . . . .... ... . . .$5.95
BOYS' SCHOOL COATS AND
MAONAWS
Boys $5.00 Heavy Overcoats, all sizes
at . . ... .7 .$3.95
Boys $7.50 Heavy Overcoats, large
sizes . . ... . . : . . . . . . . . $4.95
Boys' $3.50 and $4.00 Overcoats $2.95
Boys $4.00 Macinaw Cdats . . .$2.95
Juvenile $5.00 Overcoats . . . . .$3.95
Juvenile Suits . . $1.48 and up
BOYS' SHIRTS AND BLOUSES
Boys' K. 6c E.'Blquses, with the patent
ed draw string that will not pull out,
made from beautiful quality Per
cales, light or dark colors 50c
Boys K. & E. Mercerized Madras
Blouses, light colors only . . . .98c
Boys Shirts, the kind the boys like 50c
Corap
any
FIVE PROFESSED FAITH.
PURCHASED BUSINESS.
Three Local Men Take Over Grain
and Feed Store.
Watch Services at Southside Bap
tist Church Last Night.
Musical and devotional services
were held at the Southside Baptist
church last night in commemoration
of the passing of the old year and
the ushering in of the new. Although
it had not been previously an
nounced that such, services -would be '
held a goodly si2ed crowd was in at
tendance. Five persons made decis
ions for Christ at the service.
Their professions made of the entire
body assembled, one of professing
Christians. The services were in
charge of the pastor of the church,
Rev. J. A. Sullivan.
NOTICE IS II K RE BY GIVEN that an
npijlieatiou will be made to the Governor
ULMJ1H
. f of North Carolina on Tuesday, January
members are invited to attend.
i. if. is.
The following invitations have been
received:
You are cordially invited to attend
a Banquet !
to be given the employes of the
Howard-Wells Amusement Company
Monday night, January first; 1917,
eleven p. m. to one ar-m.
Orton Hotel
R. S. V. P. Present Card at Door
SURPRISE MARRIAGE.
Many friends and relatives will learn
and W. P. McGloughon, ., three pro
gressive business linen of the city,
have, purchased the grain and feed
business which has been conducted
for years by Mr. M. N. McEachern,
on Market street, between Front and
Second streets. The ' priie involved
will not be made known to the public.
Messrs. Bell and McGWughdn are
the Dast vear. Guests were present , 1 . . ! lo ue ine acuve managers or tne
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was, one of the groomsmen. The wed- Thomas Dobson, No. 314 "North Six
ding was one of the most elaborate teenth street, durine the morning
celebrated in the Capital City during frightened persons in the " neighbor- i
Announcement is v. made that I the SOth. 1917. for the pardon of Andrew
Mpsspr Paul Tl ttolf .T' fnnnnr i Suicer. 'eonvioted of murder in tlie second
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! Superior Court of New Hanover County.
All persons wisuinff to nle protests must
do so before the time above mentioned.
This -'7th of. December 1910.
ANNA SPICER.
EMMETT H. BELLAMY, Attorney.
12-27-14t-j
)ut The Old
Ring In The New
19161917
We wish for all our friends and customers a Happy
and Prosperous NEW YEAR.
SULLIVAN, KING OF SHOEMAKERS
217 North Front Street.
from all parts of the State
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MISS RUTH CLOTT WAS HOSTESS
SATURDAY EVENING.
Miss Ruth Clott, of No. 213 Castie
street,' was at home to a number of
her young friends Saturday evening
from 8 to 11 o'clock, the affair being
in honor of heri aunt, Miss Catherine
Clott. of Richmond, Va who is spend-
ed. There was no fire
stove.
ftemoTea superfluous hair Xromm
ftny part of tue body, SAVE
iwttzc, 9 j.
sample, ioc.
with interest of the marriage at Ma-1 ing the holiday season as her guest.
rion, S. C., yesterday afternoon of Mr, ; Many games were played tollowing
T. C. Thigpen and Miss Lottie May j which ' delightful refreshments were
Davis, daughter of Mr. C. R. Davis, of j served. Music for the occasion was
No. 217 South Sixth street. The cere- j furnished by Mr. Denny Harriss.
mony was performed by Rev. J. M. Among those present were:
Halladay, pastor of the Presbyterian I Mr. and Mrs. Alberson, Miss Ida
church of that place. The young cou-May Stonebank, Miss Annie Bell
pie did not take any of their friends Branch Miss Vera Dukes, Miss Mary
into their confidence and announce-j Ixm Landing, Miss Lottie Vann and
ment of their marriage will come as a J Miss Gypsey Hudler, the latter a visi
. great surprise. Mr. and Mrs. iThigpen j tor in the city from Tennessee. Messrs.
-returned to Wilmington today at noon Major Dukes, Denny Harriss, F. Lewis,
and will make their home on South Marshall Phillips, Willis Bowen; Har
Fifth street. . ;., 1 ry McCarty, J. T. Watts ard Mr. James
a. Vim -ym
business. Mr. Bell soma time aefcTre-
except in the j Signe(j as manager of the local Brad
i street agency. He has been succeed-
I ed at that office by Mr. J. C. Brice,
of Norfolk, Va. Mr. Cooper will con
tinue ih the brokerage business.
The change being effective January
j 1, the new owners" took charge of the
j business . today. An organization will
be perfected shortly. Mr. McEach-
. booklet
rt nil nm
nd Department Stare.
Joaepalne 1 Feyre C.
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COAST LINE HOTEL CAFE. J
Rooms by the day, week or
month at reasonable rates. Meals 4
at any hour, 208 North Front
street. Phone 208-W. 10-6-lmo. , S
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WOOD . '
fr Telephone 341.
Pine, Oak, Mixed Wood. Dry
I Kiln Blocks, Slabs, All kinds of
em and family will shortly move to Mill Woods.
45iacKstone, va., where Mr. McEach-i PROMPT DELIVERY.
Geen', Drug Store. 109 Market 8treet ern has purchased a. large, stock farm. I . 4 '
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Sells Wooltear
With the dawn of the
New Year
Our sincere wish is that you and
yours receive a bountiful portion of the
' dawning prosperity of s v
Nineteen Seventeen
At this appropriate time let us also
express our gratitude for your valued
patronage.
This confidence we trust may con
tinue Uninterrupted.
A.T5. Brown
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A Royal Wish From a Royal Firm to
Loyal Customers and Friends
- aiKl Gooii Wishes ; :
The year just closed has exceeded our fondest expectations. Our
business has been good.
We feel that the people of Wilmington have bestowed upon us their
greatest gift their confidence , support and good ;
We value this highly, and to our thousands of friends and custom-
ers we excena our tnanKs. ;
That our growth in Nineteen Sixteen; is: due; to
not only of our low prices but of R oval Grocery Service. ! ' '
On behalf of each and every member of this firm we extend thanks
-best wishes and hopes that we may continue to enjoy an; abiding
and mutual good will, v ' J ;
" ' Faithfuily Yours, ' ' i&-X.VW
TWO STORES
1 7th and Market Streets;
5 th and. Red Cross Streets:
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Januaru
2nd
1917
Deposits made with us on the above date be
gin to draw interest at the rate of four per cent
from January 1st. The first of the year is a
good time to start a Savings Account. You are
cordially invited to open an account or add to
a
the one already started.
Wishing all a Happy and Prosperous 191 7
we are
Yours respectfully,
H
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ome
Bank
Corner Front and Chestnut Streets.
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