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ELIZABETH CITY, NORTH CAROLINA WEDNESDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 29. 1916
NO 156
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GOLDSBORP, KINSTON FAYETTE
i VILLE AND E. CITY CO-OPER
ATE WITH STEAMSHIP CO.
1 tBy United Press)
Washington, Nov. 29 The Cham
"ters of Commerce of Goldsboro, Kin
tOH and Fayette ville, and Eliz City
co-operating with the Baltimore
I Carolina Steamship Company, have
sked the Commerce Commission to
Ipermit the company to establish
locking facilities at New Bern and
Wilmington, in order to furnish a
direct Water and rail route to in-
Lnd North Carolina cities from
altlmore. tyCT
Ichedule For
School Games
e following Is the schedule of
baseball and basket ball games
the High School until the Christ-
s holidays.
' BASEBALL
Giants vs Young Giants Dec. 4th.
ssiterville Stars vs American
'Eagles Dec. 4th.
Red Stars vs American Eagles
Dec. 6th.
Sliders vs Red Sox Dec. 6th.
Hustlers vs Young Giants Dec. 6.
Giants vs American Eagles Dec.
th.
LassiterviMe. Stars vs Tigers Doc.
7th.
Red Stars vs Lions Deo. 7th.
Sliders vg Young Giants Doc. 8th.
Hustlers vs American Eaglen Dec
8tb.
Giants vs Lion:-. Doc ll.
Lassitei v(le Sturs vs Red Sox
Dec. 11.
Red Stars vs Tigers Dec. 12th.
Sliders vs American Kagles Dec.
12th.
Hustlers vs Lions Dec. 13th.
LaP'terviHe Stars vs Young (ilant
HW. Stars vs Red Sox Dec. 14.
American Eagles vs Lions Dec. 14
' Sliders vs Lions Dec. 15.
Giants vs Lassitervi:ie Stars Dec.
: 45th.
Red Stars vs Young Giants Dec.
118th.
Champions vs Red Sox Dec. 18th.
Tigers vs Ame-iean Eagles Dec.
19th.
Red Sox vs Lions Dec. l!Uh.
Hustlers vs Giants Dec. 2t0h.
' LaEBlterville Stars vh American
Eagles Dec. 20th.
Red S'ais vs LionH Dec. 21.
Chataplons vs doling Giants Dec.
' tlet.
1 BASKET BALL (Girls)
Freshman 1st Team vs Junior 1st
Team Dec. 4th.
Sophomore 1st Team vs Senior Is
- Team Dec. 5th .
Freshman 2nd Team vs Junior 2n
JTeam Dec. 6th
8onhoi4re Team vs Senior
2nd TeaitS DerX71"-
Freshman lrA'Sam vs Junior 2d
Team Dec 8th. l-t
Sophmore 1st Team vs Senior 2nd
Team Dec. 11th.
Freshman 2nd Team vs Junior 1st
Team Dec. 12th.
8ophmore 2nd Team vs Senior Is
Team Dec. 13th.
Freshman 1st Team vs Seniors
1st Team Dec. 14th.
Sophmore 1st Team vs Juniors
' Team Dec. 15th.
' 'Freshman 2nd Team v Seniors
2nd Team Dec. 18th
Sophmore 2nd Team vs Juniors
2nd T,esm Dec. 19th.
Fmhman 1st Team vs Seniors
2nd Tesm 'Dec. 20th.
Sophmore! 1st Team vs Juniors
' ?. 2nd Teanf-" Dec, tit - .
. Freshman 2nd Team vs Seniors
1st Team Dec 22nd. - '
TUCKER-MCMULLAN
VOWS SPOKEN AT EARLY MORN
ING HOUR IN BEAUTIFUL
SETTING OF FLOWERS
AND SMILAX
One of the most beautiful wedd
ings of the season was solemnised
this morning when Miss Jessie Skin
ner McMullan became the bride of
Mr. Joe Layden Tucker of Hertford.
The wedding occurred at 'the
home of the bride's parents, Dr.
and Mrs. T. t Shelton McMullan on
West Main street and the hour was
an early one five o'clock. The cere
mony. therefore, was witnessed by
only the immediate families and a
few intimate friends.
No derail was lacking in the beau
tiful decorations of the parlors
which could make the bridal scene
a perfect harmony. Smllax, bride's
roses and white chrysanthemums
were ufted, and the arch and altar
where the wedding vows were spok
en were erected in the. northwest
corner of the parlors.
The bride was given in marriage
by her father and the groom at
tended by his brother, Mr. Beverly
Tucker, of Hertford, who acted as
best man.
The bride wore a handsome suit
of Burgundy broadcloth with collar
and cuffs of mole, grey hat and
shoeti, and carried a shower bou
quet of bride's roses and llllies of"
the valley,
The imfresslve ring ceremony
was performed by Rev. C. A. Ashby
rector of Christ Church, and Imme
diately afterwards the bride and
groom left on the early morning
train for a tour of northern cities.
Upon their re urn they will make
their home in Hertford.
The popularity 0f the bride in
L'iza'et, City and elsewhere was
shown in m very decided manner hv
(tie large nuniHr of handsome gifts
of cut glass, silver, china and linen
Thse present ;it the marriage
were: Miss Mary Tucker, a cousin
of the groom, Misses Nellie and
Maude Tucker, sister of the groom.
Mis Su.-sie Fields, all of Hertford.
Mr. and Mrs. Carlton Evans of Nor
folk; Mrs. Jessie Skinner, Mr. and
Mrs. G. R. Little. Mr. and Mrs Wil
liam Skinner, Mrs. Hattle Harney,
Miss Hattle Harney. Mrs. C Ash
by, Miss Jennie Kramer. Miss Eva
McMullan, Flster of the bride. Mas
ters Shelton and William McMullan
brothers of the bride; Miss Helen
Little, Master George Little, and
Miss Julia Skinner.
FAST GAME FOR
romiKscnc
BETSEYS TEAM IN FINE COr,DI
TION AND FANS MAY "EXPECT
GOOD PLAYING
Kaiser Cannot
Attend Funeral
Amsterdam. Nov. .29. A severe
cold will prevent the Kaiser from
attedlng the funeral of Franz Josef
tomorrow. He arrived at Vienna
yesterday but left In Vhe evening
upon advice from physicians, after
viewing the remains and placing a
wreath upon the casket. He also
conferred with the new emperor
and empress.
WILL LAY CORNERSTONE
The game Tuesday, between the
Champions and Lions was postpon
ed. The Young Giants defeated the
Tigers 31 to 3.
The football team held a short
practice Tuesday night and they ar
In fine condition for a fast game
Thanksgiving Day.
The following will be the lineup
cf the two teams:
Berkley (Va) Braves E. City H.S
Sykes L. E. Cooper
Bond L. T. Chesson
Winfleld L. (J. Deans
Klght c. Evans
Walker R . G . Bennett
Parron R. T. Jones
Thomas R. K. Reid
Morrlsette Q. Cahoon
Roberts L. H. B. McCoy
Phelps R. h. B. Sawyer
Dudley F. B. Wynn
The Berkley Team will arrive at
10 o'clock tomorrow ffiornlng.
BOY SCOUT NEWS
The Boy Scouts are requested to
meet at the Y. M. C. A. at 8:3(1 Fri
day morning to go on a hike to Ar-
neuse Creek. Information will be
given out then as to the work the
boys will doringthe, BjniistifVLM
Y. M. C. A. NEWS
A called meeting of the Board of
Directors of the Young Mens Christ
ian Association has been sen for to
night at 7:3(1 o'clock.
LimillEE FOB
THE HOLIOAY
ALKRAMA HAS SPECIAL AT
TRACTION ON FOR THANKS
GIVING MATINEE AND NIGHT
The relentless pursuit of the al
mighty dollar has at last been pic
turized in true and bold colors by
the Famous Flayers Film Company,
In its current production on the Par
amount Program. "The Evil There
of," which has this great human
hunger for gold as its central
theme.
Owing to the importance of the
incidents Involed In t interpreta
tion of this gripping story, written
for the screen by the noted drama
tic authors. Chsnning Polock and
Rennold Wolf, the Famous Players
have selected a cast of well known
players, Including Frank Losee who
has pei formed admirably In previ
ous Famous Players productions,
and who Is advanced to the featur
ed role in this subject Henry Hal
lam, Krauford Kent and Grace Val
entine. Wjth thesuberb direction of R.
G. Vlgnola and a series of exquisite
f ttlngs to enhance the plctoral va
Iv e of this strong drama, "The Evil
hereof" will undoubted' y surpass
many of the more icportant current
photoplay. ThHitort possesses ex-.
YET BE VICTOR
PROGRESS OF MACKENSEN'S
FORCES NOW THE CRUX OF
THE SITUATION
(By United Press)
London, Nov. 29. The progress of
Mackensen's forces from Giurau to
the Danube river is the crux of the
Roumanian situation. If he is check
ed the Roumanians with the aid of
Russians will probably turn their
retirement into victory.
GRAVEST
AHXIETV
FOR FOHEIGIIERS
REPORTS FROM CHIHUAHUA
CITY VARY FROM 8LAU0HTW
BY VILLA TO ESCAPE
SAN FORD SPEIGHT
Inaivldtopio aftfe?W; M b' J"'
ninmiiB-.i v . nmo.Ku accompanied by Mrs. J. M.
Unite To Check
Cost OffLiving
(By I'trted Press
Washington. Nov 2tt. The De
putments of Agriculture, Commerce
I ot Office, an, i many congressmen
have united in the effort to check
the high costof living. This union
of forces comes as the result, of the
great number of appeals from the
public. Boycotts, dlsatorships, and
price control are among the reme
dies suggested in the messages re
ceived liv the President and his cab
fnet members.
Regai Splendor
In Ceremonies
(Bv Unlti d Press
Washington. Nov. 29. Some of
the regal splendor of the Court of
Hapsburg was displayed here today
in the solemn requiem and mass for
the repose of the soul of Emperor
Franz Josef.
The president, Mrs. Wilson, mem
hers of the Supreme Court, the high
army and navy officials, diplomats,
and cabinet members attended. The
President sat opposite the German
Ambassador and the Austrian Baron
Zwledenek. Cardinal Gibbons presld
ed.
The corner stone of Newland
Methodist church will be . laid by
the Mafons on Thanksgiving Day.
Judge Winston or Governor Craig
are expected to be here to represent
tne Grand Master.
AN IDEAL CHRISTMAS GIFT A
year's subscription to the Ladles'
Home Journal, Saturday Evening
Post, Cosmopolitan, or some other
magazine. Beautiful cards announc
ing the gift tent so as to arrive on
Christmas day with each gift sub
scription, ' .
t'ttfl C. P. Barnes, Phone 492,
ioS'Klrse BtreeL Elizabeth City, M.
C: .'" Nov. 28 2 wk
Ladies suits at prices to suit ev
ery one. A special purchase now go
Ing at extremely low prices. It will
pay you to hurry and see them. Mitt
chell's Department Store. adv
FILAL OFFICIAL RECOUNT
OF VOTES IN CALIFORNIA
i By United .Press)
Sacremento. Nov. 29. The I'resl
went's plurality In California is 3.
7r.3, scrordlng to the final official
recount.
The hign cost of ll7lng doesn't ap
ply when It comes to buying ladles
nils ar Mitchell's ; Department
Store; adv. , . :;' y j" -
er, cultimatlngln,, grest climax. 4
Is designed to ;Tjow ,V$ tragldlef
and miseries tha exIiUij the bacV
ground of life, and' that f.rf the real
cost qf money. Thft exposition of
the drama centers 'about ft gay mil
lionaire broker's party to some
frlenIf, at which he arranges to
have "each., of his guests receive a
hundred' 'dollar bill in a souvenir.
As qtfchftSiil is disclosed, the pro
diners sljow the hlstor. of the mon
ey, tracing the course by which it
arrlved'ln the coffers of the hroker.
The routes traversed by this money
are roads of . Borrow, throughfares
of trifgedy. Murder, theft, crimes of
varle4'uue, pain and sacrifice, all
the evfls of thG day, are seen to be
Includliftf iri'the acquirement of the
bills, p carelessly cast away, with
out W though of the heartaches
and despairs that accompanied
their progress t the broker
This great human Arama. which
is s0' striking lit Ha fidelity to life
that Its realism will startle, will be
the main attraction at The Alkrama
Thursday mating-and night, adv.
7T
HoldjMeeting
Dare Teachers
Manteo, N. C. Npv. 29 The Dare
County Teachers' Association will
hold its second meeting in the school
house at Mann's HarWbr on Satur
day, December 9th., from 10 a. m.
to 1:00 p. m. The trip to Mann's
Harbor will be free of expense to
all teachers who are ready to go
with the county suprlntendent leav
ing Manteo at 8:30 a. m. December
9th. The question of planning for a
County Commencement will come
before the meeting for dlscusslan
and definite action. The program
follows:
1.' A Model Lesson In Reading for
First Grade Miss Mae Scott, of
Mann's Harbor cchool.
J. Importance of Rote Singing In
the Grades. Miss Mary E. Smith.
Manteo High School.
3. Discussion of the Problem
Method of Teaching History Mips
Rennle Orlffln, 8tumpy Point school
4, How to Oel the Rest Results
Froin. Teaching Dodge's Comparative
Geography. Miss Mary B. Honaker
Wancheee Graded school. ,
') i )' Discussion of Practical Prab
fetns. By a'l' teachef present. .
" Pound fable discussions will fol-
Roper, N. ('., Nov. 27. One of the
most beautiful church wedding ever
celebrated In Washington countv
took place in St. Luke's Episcopal
church. Roper, N. C, on the even
ing of November 23 at 9 o'clock.
when Miss Agnes Granberry Speight
became the bride of John C. San-
ford of Mocksville, N. C. The bride
is the daughter of Dr. and . Mrs. J.
W. Speight and the groom Is a suc
cessful business man.
The church was tastefully decorat
ed for the occasion. Palms, ferns
and clusters of chrysanthemums
were used. In the Interval before
the ceremony two vocal selos, "For
le,
Vail, an accomplished organist, who
also played the wedding march. Six
lrkUa4Clrs bearing garlands of sml
lax entered first and arranged them
se'ves In a semicircle within which
i he bridal party Rtood. They were:
Misses Hliabeth and Isa Gordon
Tucker. Dorothy and Marjorla Nix-
n. Alula Speight and Elizabeth
(ivnberry The nshnrs were .1. J.
Summorel! of Raleigh, and Scott
Candler of Atlanta.
The maid of honor. Miss Mary
Louise Snnford, sister of tlA groom
wore yellow satin with overdress
of Georgette crepe She carried an
arm-lioiiquet . of chrysanthemums.
The bride entered with her father
by whom she was given in marriage
She wore ivory satin, made en train
with bodice of princess lace em
broidered in seed pearls, the veil of
tulle drapAd from a coronet of
orange blossoms, and carried a show
er bouquet of valley llllies and or
chlds. Her ornaments were a neck
lace of pearls, gift of her father and
a platinum bar pin set with pearls
and diamonds, the groom's gift. She
was met at the chancel by the groom
with his best man and brother. Hugh
Sanford. The rector, Rev. C C. Kel
sey, read the marriage service after
which th bridal party left the church
to the tralns of Mendelsson's wed
ding march. Tho bride's going a
way dres wbb of burgundy velour
with Hudson seal trimming, hat to
match. Mr. and Mrs Sanford left
on the midnight train for an ex
tended bridal tour, and will visit
many points of interest in the north
The presents were beautiful and
numerous. The out of town guests
were: Mrs. 8. A. Speight, the bride's
grandmother; Miss Alula Speight,
of Edenton, N. C; Mr. and Mrs.
Hugh Sanford. T. F. Sanford, of
Chattanooga; Mr. and Mrs. R. B.
Sanford. and Miss Mary Sanford. of
MocksTille, N. C; Mrs. J. O. Gran
berry and Miss Elizabeth Orsnber
ry of Savannah; Mrs Thomas Nix
on, Misses Nixon. Mr and Mrs. T.
C. Whedbee. of Hertford, N. C: Mr.
Harold Overman, of Elizabeth City.
N. C; Mrs. J. M. Vail, of Edenton.
N. C; Mr. and Mrs. Nathan Tuck
er, Mr. Cranberry Tucker and Miss
es Tucker, of Plymouth, N C
(By United Presa)
El Paso, Nov. 29. The State of
Chihuahua is now dominated by VU
la.
Mexican officials have announced
that Chihuahua City, key to
northern Mexic0 fell Monday. TM x
Carranzlsta defenders were cut into
ribbons, divided and routed to fh
hortn ind the south of the city.
Villa took possession.
The gravest anxiety is felt for the
six Americans In Chihuahua City.
Some reports state that Villa slaugQ
tered the foreigners, others that
they were sent borderward. Secre
tary Lansing's agents have demand
ed news of the Amerlans from th
Carranzistas at Juarez, across th
Rio Grande. In addition to the A- 1
merlcans there were a number Of
Germans, French and Chinese in :
Chihuahua City, and at last account
the British Consul, Captain ScobeU
and the French Consul were there.
It is believed that the CarrenM
General. Oiuna with 100 cavalry,
lost half by desertions, and Com
mender Trevlno escaped southward.
wjth 700 tnenf .
Boycotts Drop
Turkey Prices
(By United Press)
New York, Nov. 29 Boycotts in
New York, Boson, Pittsburg, and
other cities are causing a drop 1n
(he prices of eggs and turkeys.
Pittsburg dealers offered live tur
keys for three cnts a pound less to
day as tho fowls arrived.
1
TV
Four Bandits
Dyamite Safe
(By United Press)
Hazelton, Kan. Nov. 29. Four
masked bandits dynamited the safe
of the Hazelton State Bank, escap
ing with $12,000. They bound and
gaged the two ma'e telephone oper
ators at the local exchange and kid?
napped them In an automobile.
Ladles suPs betitlful In quality
snd style. Special values that can't
be matched at ny otjier store in
the section. - Tou'l find these, if
easy to' guess where at MitcheU'e
Department Store, adv. . - Ja
WOULDN'T TAKE DOG'S TESTIMONY
Mr. J. W. Shores and his blood
hounds were called to James Pier
at the lower end of the county Tues
day omrnlng on account of the burn
ing of a tenant house belonging to
Noah Overton on MondTTy night.
Mr. Shoreg got there shortly be
fore noon, the dogs took the trail
and followed It shout a quarter of
a mile to the home of Overton's
grandson, a negro of about twenty
five years. Here was found some
of the lumber which had betn torn
from the house before It was set on
fire. The young negro confessed at
once of stealing the lumber but con
tlnued to deny burning the build
ing. The negro was lodged in Pas
quotank Jail Tuesday afternoon to
await trial before Judge Sawyer but
the case was dismissed Wednesday
for lack of sufficient evidence.
Bargains which .you dont find
once in a season. Ladies suits, up
to the minute, at startling prices.
Mitchells Department Store, adv.
it
Mrs. Margaret Hill Trafton and
Miss 8alle Perry left today for Nor -,.1
folk' to. spend Thanksgiving wlth
Mrt.'.wnTlanrJ, Trafton. " :