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Newspaper

Charlotte News

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 16, 1911

Page

5

Today’s Calendar Highlights and Events Listings

Amuse U Enoch Arden Ottoway Montana Ann Casino Cowboys Ruse Theate Indianapolis Auto Races Princess The Piece of String Edisonia Heroes Three Baseball Anderson vs Charlotte Lakewood Park Vaudeville and Concerts State Medical Board of Examiners O Donoghue Hall.

Amuse U Enoch Arden Ottoway Montana Ann Cowhboy Theate Indianapolis Princess Edisonia Heroes Three Anderson Charlotte Lakewood Park State Medical Board of Examiners O'Donoghue Hall

Students Still Before State Board Examinations

About 30 applicants seek the right to practice medicine in North Carolina and sit exams at O Donoghue hall on South Tryon Street. The two subjects today are General Practice and Chemistry with Disease of Children this afternoon. exams run until tomorrow afternoon. Dr. H H Dodson led the morning session with Dr. Nicholson scheduled for the afternoon as examiners mix practical testing with less technical questions.

North Carolina State Board O’donoghue H. H. Dodson Nicholson

St Marys School Closure Follows Belmont Commencement

Belmont observers attended the St Marys School graduation in Belmont yesterday. A large Charlotte contingent joined Gastonia and nearby towns to celebrate. Reports say the exercises were of high order and the year widely successful for the school with students from other states. Charlotte visitors returned on the Southern train No 12.

St. Mary's School Belmont Charlotte Gastonia Dallas Southern

Real Estate Deals Recorded Today

Multiple parcels traded with prices. L W Murphy sells to A B Justice and F R McNinch for 312000 on East Seventh street 66 by 192 feet. H Branner sells to W B Huntington for 2000 on East Fourth street 70 by 213 feet. Pegram Wadsworth Co sells to B F Cato on Charles avenue 150 by 190. J P Munroe deeds to H V Davis for 1400 on East Eighth street 49 by 75. J Lee Flowe sells to C H Robinson and S O Briggs two lots on Clement avenue and Chadwick avenue totaling 33000.

L. W. Murphy A .B. Justice F. R. McNinch East Seventh Street H. Branner W. B. Huntington East Fourth Street J. K. Wolfe Pegram-Wadsworth Land Co B. F. Cato Charles Avenue J. P. Munroe H. V. Davis East Eighth Street J. Lee Flowe Messrs. C. H. Robinson S. O. Briggs

Reichmann Trial Held Up by Juror Excusal

The Reichmann trial, involving Joseph B. Reichmann former Carnegie Trust Co president, paused as both sides agreed to excuse a juror. A recess was set until the afternoon when a new juror would be chosen. No reason for the excusal was made public. The note about praying for corn appears in the text.

Associated Press New York Joseph B. Reichmann Carnegie Trust Co

Mrs. A A Giry Credits Pinkham's Remedy for Relief

In Dewittville New York Mrs A A Giry reports constant pain headaches backaches and left side pain eased by Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound. She now has a healthy baby daughter and praises the remedy as a cure and urges others to seek advice from Mrs Pinkham of Lynn Massachusetts who offers free guidance.

A. A. Giry Dewittville N.Y Pinkham Medicine Company Lynn Mass Lydia F. Pinkham Lydia Fr. Pinkham

Tax Delinquent Return Deadline Extended to June 30

County Assessor Arthur Henderson announces a grace period for tax delinquents with a firm end date of June 30. Returns for state and county taxes are extended to June 30 due to signage confusion, and list takers will remain at City Hall until that date to list outstanding property. No further extensions will be granted after June 30.

Boy Bandit Surrounded After Inland Pursuit in California

Frank Melville, the suspected boy bandit linked to a dozen saloon holdups, is cornered in a tule swamp on the Carquinez straits after a day of running battles with seven officers from three counties. Traced to Vallejo by a dog, he refused surrender, firing at officers and firing a pistol volley near Glencove before taking swamp refuge. His ammunition is reported nearly exhausted and capture seems likely.

Associated Press Vallejo Cal Frank Melville California Carquinez Straits Glencove Tule Melville

Seven Sentence Sermons in a Fragment

A fragment of moral and literary quotes discusses beauty, error, unseen law, recollection, tolerance, wisdom, and motive. The passage blends lines from Benson Bulwer-Lytton Helen Hunt Jackson Richter and Cox with stray phrases about glory work and soul, reflecting a miscellany of didactic aphorisms.

Mill Men Endorse Benefits at North Carolina Cotton Meeting

About 658000 spindles were represented as mill men gathered at the Southern Manufacturers Club for the North Carolina cotton manufacturers annual meeting. Officers were elected, the president highlighted coal-saving contracts with the Clinchfield line, and tariff talks sparked discussion on marine insurance for southern goods. The next meeting will be in Charlotte on the third Thursday in June.

Southern Manufacturers’ Club Cotton Manufacturers of North Carolina Charlotte R. M. Miller Association Carolina, Clinchtfield & Ohio Railway Clinchfield New River Clinchfield Company T. L. Black Cramer Stewart W. Cramer Carmer W. A. Erwin Durham

Young Skelton Drowns Swimming in Tennessee River

A Scottsboro Alabama report says 17 year old William Skelton son of R S Skelton a wealthy North Alabama businessman drowned while swimming in the Tennessee river yesterday afternoon. His body was recovered four hours later.

William Skelton Chattanooga Tenn Scottsboro Ala R. S. Skelton North Alabama Tennessee

Social Gatherings and Visits Highlight Local Society News

Mr. and Mrs. Geo. E. Wilson and daughter Miss Sarah Wilson travel to Hiddenite for a few days with Mr. Wilson due home next Tuesday evening. Mrs. Wilson and Miss Sarah remain a week or 30. Miss Miriam Long hosts an informal South Boulevard gathering in honor of Miss Sadie Lipscomb with Cubical Hearts among the activities. Dozens of local guests and visitors from Norfolk Washington D C Winston-Salem Gaffney and New Mexico attend various receptions and games, including prizes won by Miss Whitfield and Miss Mellon.

Geo. E. Wilson Miss Sarah Wilson Hiddenite Mr. Wilson Mrs. Wilson Miss Sarah Miriam Long H. C. Long South Boulevard Sadie Lipscomb Gaffney S. C C. B. Bryant Lillian Reid Laura Reilley Gay Willis Esther Springs Louise Spong Louise Springer Miss Sessions New Mexico Marjorie Bethel Sadie Hayes Rose Walsh Josie Lipscomb Mabel Bryant Will Bradfield Coburn Alexander Malcolm Oates Tom and Wilson Gutherie Junius Smith Eugene Springer Reilley Malcolm Bradfield John Bradfield Tom Hayes Lawrence Wilkinson Billy Bethel Lee Rutsler Leon Gaffney Sinclair Stewart Jo Caldwell McAlister Carson Ed, Lipscomb Carey Dowd Washington, D. C Julia Irwin Helen Anna Forbes Liddell Sarah Tanner Ethel Durham Beatrice Blake Hannah Constable Lula Taliaferro Nancy Anderson Laurie Spong Katherine Pegram Helen Eddy Camille Mary Durham Mary Neal Melton Lillie Mae Loving Margaret Bridgers Wilmington Marie Thomas Guest Helen McArthur Winston-Salem Alma Oates Jessie Sadie Lipscombe Martha Howell Mary Johnston Susie Hutchison Sarah Wilson Emily Holt Elizabeth Chambers Stuart Jones Polly Shannonhouse Flora Jeffries

Greensboro visitors and social bridge winners noted

Mr and Mrs J C Contell and daughter Mary Virginia of Greensboro are visiting friends in the city. Miss Madeline Faires hosts Nellie Hay of Rock Hill S C for a week. Mrs E W Phifer hosted the Merry Matrons Bridge Club at North Graham Street with guests Mrs Harris Wilcox Mrs W S Liddell and Mrs R M Miller. Mrs Wilcox won the prize.

J. C. Contell Mary Virginia Greensboro City Madeline Faires Nellie Hay Rock Hill S. C Hay Presbyterian College E. W. Phifer Bridge Club North Graham Street Harris Wilcox W. S. Liddell R. M. Miller

Cox Indictment Again Quashed

Judge Wm. Dickson quashed the revived perjury indictment against George B. Cox after affidavits accusing Judge Dickson and Presiding Judge Hunt of bias were filed. Prosecutor Hunt then moved to pursue the case by presenting bias claims, while Hood and Boyt sold two Matthews town lots to J. O. Simson for 275 dollars.

Associated Press Cincinnati Wm. Dickson George B. Cox Dickson Ohio Second Circuit Court Henry T. Hunt Charles J. Hunt Common Pleas Court William B. Dickson Cox Hunt Hood & Boyt J. O. Simson Matthews

McStea Charged With Murder in Albany Case

John V. McStea theatrical manager from New Orleans was charged with first degree murder for shooting Arthur J. Brown first baseman of the Albany state league team. He pleaded not guilty and awaits grand jury action. Mrs McStea, a witness, was questioned by the district attorney. The incident occurred last night after a performance.

McStea Associated Press Albany N. Y John V. McStea New Orleans Arthur J. Brown Brown

Hornet steamer arrives for libel case under U S neutrality laws

The Hornet, famous for filibustering, reaches New Orleans aboard the Wheeling from Honduras to face a federal libel suit alleging violation of neutrality and admiralty laws. Seized at Truxillo after departing New Orleans December 22, it carried Gen. Bonilla and Gen. Lee Christmas.

New Orleans Hornet Mississippi River Puerto Cortez Honduras United States Wheeling Ship Island Gulfport Miss Manuel Bonilla Lee Christmas Truxillo Tacoma Bonilla

Wireless equipment becomes mandatory for large ships

Washington reports that starting July 1 1911 ocean going vessels carrying over fifty passengers must have wireless telegraph gear capable of 100 mile transmission and operated by a certified operator. Regulations under the June 24 1910 act were issued by the commissioner of navigation with three inspectors and customs collectors empowered to enforce.

Washington Congress Commissioner of Navigation Atlantic Middle Atlantic Pacific

Americus to Host Next Georgia Firemen Meeting

Rome June 16 Americus was picked as next year s meeting place for the Georgia State Firemen s Association. The convention and tournament adjourned at noon with officers elected including President Thomas Ballantyne Savannah vice president W B Cummings Atlanta secretary Eugene A Burch Hawkinsville treasurer F G Reynolds Augusta and statistician W P McArthur Americus Also news that Gerard King Roanoke College student returned home after completing his studies and entering Roanoke s sophomore class.

Americus Associated Press Rome Georgia State Firemen’s Association Thomas Ballantyne Savannah W. B. Cummings Atlanta Eugene A. Burch Hawkinsville F. G. Reynolds Augusta W. P. McArthur Gerard King Roanoke College Roanoke King

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Promotes Malaria Relief

An old standard remedy advertises Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a malaria fighter and system builder for both adults and children, priced at 50 cents.

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St. Mary’s St. Mary’s Catholic School Reichmann Haysair Ealth Dre Iessek Sat Newark N. J U.S. A Woodgheppard Lydia E. Pinkham Arthur Henderson the Amuse U Today Boy Bandit Benson Bulwer-Lytton Helen Hunt Jackson Richter R. M. Kniller Mission Whisk Christy Pictures Kodaks Vest Trade ST Miss Long Miss Mellon MR. and Mrs. Contell Miss Faires Mrs. Wilcox BIG Shoe SA Oxfords the Hub Shoe Store West Trade Street Berryhill-Suther-Durfee Co Doggett-Mobley Co E. Trade Street the Amuse WU Today G'Eson Woolley Coo Charlotte News
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