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Newspaper

Charlotte News

Location

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1911

Page

8

Odd Coin Pair Sells For Quarter The Same

A fragment notes a price of 25 cents for a two coin set described as a 5 cent pair and a 10 cent item, with a curious mention of twice the 5¢. The text hints at a small sales listing or catalog item.

Big Clearance Sale Attracts Large Crowds In City Store

Breaking crowds attend our big clearance sale featuring white goods in Mercerized Batiste and dyed fabrics.84 The lot includes ginghams, pique fabrics, crêpes and plain swisses with values up to 25c, now offered at 10c per yard in a single lot.

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Social and Personal Notes and Wedding Tidings

Social and personal items from East Ninth Street list guests Miss Niven Gertrude Blake Pittman Maude Matthews Brock Co tel Beaty and others. Miss Maude Miller of Mocksville visits Charlotte. Miss Scott to wed Kemp Battle III on June 28 at the bride elects home. Alvion Millis of High Point to act as best man. Jessie Scott Battle, a prominent Blewitt Falls merchant is central to the week’s society events.

East Ninth Misses Niven Gertrude Blake Pittman Val and Maude G. M. Matthews Brock J. L. Cotel Beaty J. L. Booth Hammond Heaty Maude Miller Mocksville Kemp Miss Scott Kemp Battle Alvion Millis High Point C. M. Scott Virginia Charlotte Jessie Scott Battle Blewitt Falls Rockingham

Miss Julia Privette Guest at Elizabeth Avenue Home

Miss Julia Privette of Wilson North Carolina visits Miss Margaret Norman at her Elizabeth Avenue home as this week’s attractive guest. Privette and Norman shared a room last year at Elizabeth College.

Julia Privette Wilson, N. C Margaret Norman Elizabeth Avenue Miss Privette Miss Norman Elizabeth College

Pro Re Nata Sewing Club Meets Tomorrow Morning

The Pro Re Nata Sewing Club will meet tomorrow at 10 30 with Mrs Armistead Burwell Jr at her North Tryon Street home.

PRO RE Nata Sewing Club Armistead Burwell, Jr North Tryon Street

Johnston Family Leaves on Western Party Tour

Mrs Latta Johnston Miss Mary Johnston and Mr Rufus Johnston along with Miss Violet Alexander Miss Mary Irwin and Mr Henry Belk form the Charlotte group of Rev. Wm Black's western party. They depart on the 29th by the S A L line to Birmingham then Memphis then Kansas City then on.

Latta Johnston Mary Johnston Rufus Johnston Violet Alexander Mary Irwin Henry Belk Charlotte Wm Black Birmingham Memphis Kansas City

Visitor Lida Caldwell Returns From Visit

Miss Lida Caldwell returns to the Central hotel this morning after a week as a guest of Miss Willie Young.

Lida Caldwell Central Hotel Willie Young

Guests of Mr and Mrs Ross visit from Morganton

Dr C K E Ross of Morganton, a former chief physician at the State Hospital, visited the city for the medical convention and returned home this morning. He stayed with his brother Mr T P Ross. Mrs E V Finlayson and children left yesterday for Wrightsville Beach.

Cubical Hearts and Silent German At Dilworth Soiree

Miss Ruth Porter hosts an evening party in Dilworth for Nan Weatherbee and Robbie Weatherbee of Georgia. Guests include Susie Cowles Agnes Thomas Laura Reilley Lillian Reid Katherine Pegram Elizabeth Bomar Jessie Sadie Lipscombe and many others with a lawn performance featuring Cubical Hearts and a Silent German followed by music and socializing.

Ruth Porter Dilworth Nan Robbie Weatherbee Georgia Susie Cowles Agnes Thomas Columbia S. C Laura Reilley Lillian Reid Katherine Pegram Elizabeth Bomar Jessie Sadie Lipscombe Gaffney Gay Willis Louise Spong Miriam Long Mary Peaseley Lucile McDonald Lillie Shields Olive Brice Lucile Sarah Doggett Alma Gudge Margaret Pritchard Louise Davis Grace Woodruff Rena Austin Elizabeth Withers Esther Springs Messrs. Wilson Thomas Guthrie Edward Lipscombe Alfred Reilley William and John Bradford Norman Vann Herbert Howard van McDonald Coburn Alexander Eli B. Springs, Jr Cyrus Long William Osborne Ernest Davis John Whisnant Ernest Page George King Ross Tingley John Parks Frank Pegram George Carr J. G. Baird, Jr Cyril Baxtresser Sinclair Stewart Carey Dowd, Jr Brevard Stephenson B. C. Jones Parks Davis

Delightful Walker Party Near Juneau Enjoyed by Guests

A pleasant gathering at Misses Nannie and Belle Walker’s home near Juneau Tuesday night featured games and refreshments. Attendees included Annie Davenport Mary Rhine Lottie Reid Sonie Todd Allie Walker Carrie Mitchell Ewell Ottie Sloan Alden Reid Floyd Montgomery Bob Paydon Davenport Jim Oscar Collins Hodge Pegram Dov Garrison Bert Rhine and Mr Cox with a Charlotte party delivering lunch. All reported an enjoyable time.

Nannie Belle Walker Juneau Walkers Annie Davenport Mary Rhine Lottie Reid Sonie Todd Allie Walker Carrie Mitchell Ewell Ottie Sloan Alden Reid Floyd Montgomery Bob and Paydon Davenport Jim Oscar Collins Hodge Pegram Dov Garrison Bert Rhine Mr. Cox Charlotte

Euchre Tea Honors Miss Alma Max Well Guests List

Miss Helen Eddy hosted a refined euchre gathering complimenting Miss Alma Max well yesterday. The guest list included many named ladies and gentlemen, with four tying for first prize and Miss Bryan winning on the cut after a tied score among Mrs Smith, Miss Bryan, Miss Howell, Miss Taliaferro, and Miss Alexander.

Alma Maxwell Helen Eddy Euchre Miss Maxwell Virginia Chamberlayne Virginia Flora Bryan Martha Howell Eleanor Alexander Lula Taliaferro Ze Whitfield Helen Anna Forbes Liddell Sarah Brockenbrough Elizabeth Chambers Margaret Reese Nancy Brown Sarah Jones Sarah Jones and Mesdames Ben Smith, J. A. Taylor, W. R. Taliaferro, Jr C. C. Coddington T. W. Alexander Ernest Ellison Ischamer de Greffeweid Harry Fales W. R. Foreman Mrs.Smith Miss Bryan Miss Howell Miss Taliaferro Miss Alexander Miss Bryan

Miller Household Plans Return From Atlantic City

Mrs H O Miller will return Sunday morning from Atlantic City. During their absence Miss Aileen Miller stays at home with a trained nurse as her companion.

Delightful Baldwin Avenue Tea Honors Charlottesville Guest

At her Baldwin avenue home Miss Frances Osborne hosted a morning tea for Miss Cecile Bolton of Charlottesville Virginia. A clever literary contest provided entertainment with Miss Osborne assisted by sister Miss Mary Osborne. Guests included numerous local social names such as Mildred Maxwell Annie Dewey Chambers Corinne Gibbon Katherine Gilmer Arabella Thomas and others. Mrs. Harry Shaw of Gaffney visiting city guest of Mrs. W. E. Shaw.

Baldwin Avenue Frances Osborne Cecile Bolton Charlottesville Miss Osborne Miss Mary Osborne Miss Bolton Mildred Maxwell Annie Dewey Chambers Corinne Gibbon Katherine Gilmer Arabella Thomas Joy Draper Lucy Hanes Winston Bess Durham May London Ellen Price Miriam Parker Cornelia Dowd Eunice Jeffries Mary Smith Maude Butler Leis Anderson Rose Hawkins Sarah Cansler Jane Arabella Johnston Mary Stewart Alexander Mary Butler Ethel Eames Lydia Grier Annie Taliaferro

Music Notes and Social Visits Highlight Month

Miss Anna Reid Andrews returns from Salisbury to visit Miss McCubbins. Mrs M C Tate visits Concord. H J Zehm, organist of Second Presbyterian, returns from Charleston and tours as Elizabeth College Conservatory director. Zehm guests include Miss Hyams studio musicale and Isle of Palms supper. St Andrews service guest organist. Antoinette Green to spend July at Chautauqua with Clifton Leake as substitute.

H. J. Zehm Second Presbyterian Church Charleston The Evening Post of Elizabeth College Conservatory of Music Charlotte Miss Hyams Elizabeth Girls Isle of Palms St. Andrew’s Lutheran Church Antoinette Green First Presbyterian Church Chautauqua Clifton Leake May Oates

Shelby Visitors at City

Mrs. A. C. Miller and Miss Black from Shelby spent yesterday in the city visiting local sites and contacts.

Shelby A. C. Miller Miss Black City

Brilliant Reception for Doctors at Mecklenburg Medical Society

The Mecklenburg Medical Society hosted a lavish reception for the State Medical Society at its club, attracting 300 guests. Dr. E C Register led as master of ceremonies with Mrs. Register as mistress. special attention centered on Mrs Delia Dixon Carroll of Raleigh, noted physician and renowned figure among attendees. The event featured ample punch and light fare, and a warm informal atmosphere throughout.

Manufacturers’ Club Mecklenburg Medical Society State Medical Society E. C. Register Delia Dixon Carroll Raleigh

Miss Selene Hutchison Hosts Wednesday Bridge Club

Miss Selene Hutchison will host the Wednesday Bridge Club this afternoon at her North Tryon street home. Players include Mesdames Phifer, Rose, Marshall, Morrison, Myers, Miller, Montgomery, Victor, Smith, Zweier, Lockwood Jones, Wilcox, Brookes and Misses Chamberlayne, Robertson, McAden and Hutchison. An elegant luncheon will follow at a well appointed dining room table.

Selene Hutchison North Tryon Street Mesdames E. W. Phifer H. McA. Rose E. C. Marshall Cameron Morrison Armand Myers R. M. Miller J. C. Montgomery H. M. Victor B. M. Smith W. A. Zweier Lockwood Jones Harris Wilcox S. O. Brookes Virginia Chamberlayne Julia Robertson Ella McAden Anne Parks Hutchison

Miss Emily Durham Hosts Evening At North Tryon Home

Miss Emily Durham will entertain at her North Tryon Street residence tomorrow night with a modest gathering. Guests include Susie Cowles Nell Sanders Marjorie Bethel Mary Durham Jean Robinson Olive Brice Marie Lentz Lilly Mae Loving Ash ly Herron Camie Rodman Hannah Godard Alma Goode Margaret Ker and Messrs Cyril Baxstresser George Gray Simpson Guy Huguelet Kins ler Brown Sterling Graydon Will Bradfield Harry Hill Edwin Cansler Thurman Long Conner Sherrill Wil liam Fincher Joel McAdan Will Tillett Edgar Welford.

Emily Durham North Tryon Street Susie Cowles Nell Sanders Marjorie Bethel Mary Durham Jean Robinson Olive Brice Marie Lentz Lilly Mae Loving Ashly Herron Camie Rodman Hannah Godard Alma Goode Margaret Ker Cyril Baxstresser George Gray Simpson Guy Huguelet Kinsler Brown Sterling Graydon Will Bradfield Harry Hill Edwin Cansler Thurman Long Conner Sherrill William Fincher Joel McAdan Will Tillett Edgar Welford

Librarians Enjoy Short Vacation Among Mountain Air

Miss Mary B. Palmer visits Asheville for a few days of pleasure and mountain air. Miss Sallie Adams takes a vacation in Shelby. Miss Mary Wiley and Miss Pierce manage the library in their absence. Wiley serves as summer substitute and is praised as efficient.

Mary B. Palmer Asheville Mary Wiley Miss Pierce Miss Palmer Miss Adams Miss Wiley

Mrs Rose Attends Fayetteville Convention Gathering

Mrs A S Rose of Fayetteville was entertained by Mrs Hugh McAden Rose this morning. Attendees included Mesdames C E Platt W A Zweier J Q Myers P C Whitlock E W and W W Phifer Morgan B Spier. Rose, a niece of the late Dr Murphy of Morganton State Hospital, joined Dr Rose at the convention and was praised as one of the most charming women at the gathering.

Rose A. S. Rose Fayetteville Hugh McAden Rose Mesdame C. E. Platt W. A. Zweier J. Q. Myers P. C. Whitlock E. W W. W., Phifer Morgan B. Spier

Linen Shower For Miss Ruth Shannonhouse

Miss Ruth Shannonhouse plans a linen shower for Miss Jessie Scott as an ante nuptial courtesy. The event will be held Saturday with a dozen friends of the hostess and bride elect as guests.

Ruth Shannonhouse Jessie Scott

Hiddenite visit of Mrs Dudley and family

Mrs W. 8. Dudley and her attractive children along with Mrs. Robert Rus sell are spending a week at Hiddenite.

Hiddenite Dudley Robert Russell

Oates Plans Visit To Flat Rock Next Week

Mr. D. W. Oates will travel to Flat Rock next week to spend time with his son Mr. R. M. Oates. The elder Mr. Oates is not well lately and friends regret his condition as his son intends to come for him at the start of the week.

MR. Oates Flat Rock D. W. Oates R. M. Oates Oates

Prominent Visitors Attend Convention Guests In Greenville

Mrs Archibald Brady of El Reno Oklahoma and Dr and Mrs Wilkins of Gastonia visit Mrs B W Mellon and Mrs T M Shelton as Dr Wilkins attends the convention in Greenville.

Archibald Brady el Reno Oklahoma Wilkins Gastonia B. W. Mellon T. M. Shelton

Local Social Notes From Huntersville Region

Miss Fannie Whitley and Miss Brite Gluyas of Long Creek are guests of Mrs. Dr. McKay. Mrs. R. S. Blythe visits Newton friends this week and will tour Iron Station on return. Miss Helen Cathey of Charlotte R F D was Mrs. J E Shell’s guest last week. Martha McCanert, daughter of Mr. Billy McCanert, is ill with typhoid fever. Miss Violet Alexander returns from Asheville where she studied this term.

Fannie Whitley Brite Gluyas Long Creek Dr. McKay R. S. Blythe Newton Iron Station Helen Cathey Charlotte R. F. D J .E. Shell Martha Billy McCanert

Greater Library Building for Charlotte Plans Forming

Plans are forming for a greater library in Charlotte with a new rear addition. Mr. Carnegie pledges a $10,000 donation to fund an auditorium, a children's room, and a club room as part of the project.

Charlotte Carnegie

Episcipalians to Build Church on Elizabeth Avenue

Epispalins plan to erect a church in the East Side residence area. A lot on Elizabeth avenue has been chosen and construction is anticipated if plans succeed. John Thompson bound over to court on a $50 theft charge from Mrs. W S Abernathy. Represented by J D McCall.

Elizabeth Avenue Elizabeth Greater Charlotte John Thompson W. S. Abernathy J. D. McCall

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Palr Sabr Mak Vnds Durham Onelass Hill Aplund Isity Ser Henry O. L. Barringer Stiss Susie Wility Homson Thomson Mary Department of College Resent H. Baumgarten Wit Weill Ist Wilson E. V. Finlayson Wrightsville Misses Walker Harry Shaw W. E. Shaw Anna Reid Andrews Salisbury McCubbins Viiting M. C. Tate J. M. Odell Concord Miss Durham Huntersville Greater Library Building Epogopalians W. EB. West Supt. Water Works North Carolina State Normal and Industrial College Julius 1. Foust Greensboro N. C
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