Died This Morning: Minor Sadler Elliott
Minor Sadler Elliott son of Mr J A Elliott and Mrs Corinna Sadler Elliott died at 8:30 at St Peter's hospital after a year of declining health. Born March 6 1871 in Charlotte he was a scholar and aesthete with a love of books and the arts. Funeral services will be held at 10 o'clock tomorrow at the residence conducted by Rev Harris Mallinckrodt of St Peter's Episcopal church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minor Sadler Elliott
Ij. A. Elliott
St. Peter's Hospital
Hattie Elliott
Minor Sadler Eliott
J. A. Elliott
Corinna Sadler Elliott
Charlotte
Richard XII
Tiddy
Mr. Elliott
Elliott
Sadler
Halle Elliott
Rev
Harris Mallinckrodt
St. Peter's Episcopal Church
Good Rains Reported Across County After General Showers
Farmers in the lower county and towns like Morning Star near Cochran Academy and Mathews report showers yesterday afternoon and last night. Deputy Sheriff W L Porter notes widespread rains in Sharon township Hebron and surrounding areas, described as the most general since the drought break weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Star
Cochran Academy
Matthews
W. L. Porter
Sharon Township
Hebron
Fire destroys Greenville garage and five cars
Fire following a gasoline explosion in Greenville South Carolina on June 27 destroyed a garage and five valuable automobiles. Estimated damage reaches 12000 dollars. No injuries occurred though machinist Bailey, working under a car, had a narrow escape.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenville
Associated Press
Reenville
S. C
Bailey
Burroughs Enjoys Oceanic Stop After Wrightsville Return
Mr. John C. Burroughs returned from Wrightsville last night and, like Mr. F. B. McDowell, was delighted with tech Oceanic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Burroughs
Wrightsville
Tech Oceanic
F. B. McDowell
Song Birds Nest Destruction Draws Citywide Complaint
Residents report youths destroying song birds nests across the city and suburbs. Gangs from downtown roam to suburbia to wreck nests of sparrows robins wrens mockingbirds and other song birds. Some boys defend the acts saying they cause no harm or their father approves. Citizens warn that the mockingbird and other songsters may face extinction if depredations continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uptown
Real Estate Deeds Recorded Today
The Traders' Land Company sold to John Bass Brown a 75 by 145 foot lot on East Fourth street for 2200 dollars. Brown sold to the Traders' Land Company a 120 by 128 foot lot on McDowell street for 2909 dollars. C B Flournoy and wife sold to J Arthur Henderson a 150 by 150 foot lot on the Belt road near Rev D M Austin for 3500 dollars. C G McManawary sold to W J Crowell a 39 1/2 by 184 foot lot on Church street for 1400 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Traders’ Land Company
John Bass Brown
East Fourth Street
McDowell Street
C. B. Flournoy
J. Arthur Henderson
D. M. Austin
C. G. McManawary
W. J. Crowell
Church Street
Don’t Want to Lose Dr. Vines
Asheville church faces a possible loss as Dr. W. M. Vines, pastor of First Baptist, has not stated his stance on a proposed move to St. Joseph Missouri. After sermons, church members urged his continuation, adopting resolutions praising his work and asking him to stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Vines
Asheville
W. M. Vines
First Baptist Church
J. C. Pritchard
Senatorial Fight Intensifies as Georgia Assembly Opens
Atlanta, Ga June 27 Discussion of the senatorial contest dominates the opening of the state’s biennial session. Aspiring candidates establish headquarters as Governor-elect Hoke Smith and Sen Terrell feud for votes. Savannah editor Pleasant A Stovall also attracts steady support while speculation grows over a possible deadlock and the influence of Thomas E B Watson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Atlanta
Eneral Assembly
Clay
Hoke Smith
Smith
Senate
Senator Terrell
Pleasant A. Stovall
Savannah
Cramer Family Abandons Abroad Trip Over Business
Mr and Mrs 8 W Cramer and Miss Katherine Cramer abandon their planned trip overseas this summer due to Mr Cramer's business engagements. Mr 8 W Cramer Jr will proceed with sailing on July 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. Cramer
Katherine Cramer
Cure for eczema claimed by Cuticura remedies
A Battle Creek woman testifies after years of severe itching and bleeding eczema that Cuticura Soap Ointment and Resolvent cured her within nine years with no relapse. She credits family influence and urges others with doubt to write for verification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Artie Elson
Inn Road
Battle Creek
Mich
Two Home Weddings Set for Tomorrow Evening in Charlotte
Society news reports two weddings planned for tomorrow night. Miss Jessie Scott will wed Kemp Battle the 3rd at 8:30 in Dilworth with a white satin gown and floral parlor decor. Miss Pauline Orr will marry Robert Hervey at North Brevard Street, with Rev. Dr. W W Orr officiating and a reception to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tapis
Cleveland Avenue
Dilworth
Jessie Scott
C. M. Scott
Kemp Battle
North Brevard Street
Pauline Orr
W. W. Orr
Robert Seymour Herry
Coraopolis
Scott
Frank Dudley Jones
Westminster Presbyterian Church
Ruth Shannonhouse
Maud Miller
J. Allen Miller
High Point
Mrs. Battle
Charlotte
Blewett Falls
Rockingham
Brevard Street
Robert Hervey
Milan
Louise Jones Orr
Laura Ranson
W. W. Orr, Jr
Mistletoe Club Hosts Elegant Afternoon
Miss Alba McGhee and Miss Anniie McGhee entertained the Mistletoe Club yesterday at their west of city home. Guests included Misses Lottie Summerville Sadie Stewart Irma Berryhill Lillie Shields Anna Bellearper and Mrs John A Berryhill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alba
Anniie McGhee
Mistletoe Club
Lottie Summerville
Sadie Stewart
Irma Berryhill
Lillie Shields
Anna Bellearper
John A. Berryhill
Lois Long Hackett to sing at Second Presbyterian Church
Mrs Lois Long Hackett of Statesville will sing at the Second Presbyterian Church on Sunday. She is Judge Longs daughter and a leading singer in Statesville and will also be heard in Charlotte with pleasure. Her mother was a daughter of Major Robbins Old Way Horse of democracy of Iredell county. She had a beautiful voice admired by contemporaries in Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lois Long Hackett
Statesville
Second Presbyterian
Hackett
Judge Long
Charlotte
Major Robbins
Old Way Horse
Democracy
Iredell County
Dalton to Be Best Man at Dalton Sorrels Sorrels Wedding
Mr Chas F Dalton left for Athens Georgia to serve as best man for his brother Scales Dalton who plans to marry Miss Willie Scott Sorrels tomorrow evening The bride Willie Scott Sorrels is noted as prominent in Winston social and business life and well regarded in Athens
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. F. Dalton
Athens
Scales Dalton
Willie Scott Sorrels
Winston
Compliments to Bride Elect Miss Pauline Orr
Mrs. A M Beattie remains improved after illness on East Seventh Street. Miss Pauline Orr, one of the week’s brides, was feasted at Cubical Hearts hosted by Miss Mary Mc Laughlin with guests including Miss Orr and Miss Louise Orr. The pink and white luncheon featured an exquisite beaded handbag for the bride elect. Miss Miller of Statesville won first prize and Miss Adams of Gastonia won the booby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pauline Orr
Mary McLaughlin
Cubical Hearts
Miss Orr
Louise Orr
Me McLaughlin
Laura May Ranson
Elizabeth Rutledge
St. Louis
Rebecca Adams
Gastonia
Jessie Boyce
Due West
Mary Miller
Statesville
Lucy Wallace
Hannah McLaughlin
Anna Kennedy
Marion Lightly
South Carolina
Mesdames
Bryce McLaughlin
Grier Wallace
Robin McLaughlin
Miss Miller
Miss Adams
Elegant sewing party honors Miss Melva Carr in Charlotte
Mrs. A. Cheek hosted a refined sewing party welcoming Miss Melva Carr with a large group of friends from Charlotte and nearby cities. Col W B Rodman bid farewell at a Charlotte Bar supper as he prepares to move to Norfolk to take on railway and lumber company roles. He received heartfelt tributes and emotional thanks from peers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Noice
Melva Carr
Charlotte
Mrs. A
Cheek
Miss Carr
Margaret Reese
Lillian Reid
Rose Walsh
Laurie Spong
Anna Forbes Liddell
Adelaide Orr
Maujer Mosely
Louise Parks
Mary Neal Mellon
Lillie Mae Loving
Essie Stokes
Julia Irwin
Rosa Hill
Greenville
S. C
Col.w. B. Rodman
Manufacturers’ Club
Col. Rodman
Norfolk
Norfolk & Southern Railway
Roper Lumber Company
E. T. Cansler
Priess
Notable educator Prof Carr visits Cheeks in Asheville
Mr and Mrs A S Cheek host Mrs Cheek's brother Prof C T Carr principal of a graduate school in Asheville. Carr is recognized as among the state's ablest educators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. S. Cheek
Maxwell party to Caesar's Head for vacation
Mrs D G Maxwell and her daughter Miss Mary Maxwell plan a several week visit to Caesar's Head starting Thursday. A house party at Mrs Fred Nash on North Church street will break in the morning with Miss Laura Butler Mary Smith from Martinsville Va and Miss Lillian Grier visiting also departing. Miss Mary Palmer the librarian returns from Asheville where she spent her vacation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caesar’s Head
D. G. Maxwell
Miss Mary Maxwell
Caesar's Head
Fred Nash
North Church Street
Laura Butler
Mary Smith
Martinsville, Va
Lillian Grier
Nash
Miss Palmer
Mary Palmer
Asheville
Miss Cowles Hosts Graceful Dance for Out-of-Town Guests
Miss Susie Cowles welcomed a party with Miss Agnes Thomas of Columbia and Miss Margaret Bratton of Atlanta as guests. Guests included many from Washington D C Norfolk and Hepsibah Ga with punch iced tea and sandwiches served. numerous attendees listed by name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Cowles
Susie Cowles
Agnes Thomas
Columbia
Margaret Bratton
Atlanta
J. W. Zimmerman
Misses Thomas
Bratton
Sarah Wilson
Mary Durham
Susie Hutchison
Emily Durham
Lily Mae Loving
Majorie Bethel
Norfolk
John Tillett
George E. Wilson, Jr
William Bethel
Malcolm Oates
Sterling
Clint Graydon
McAllister Carson
Carol Taliaferro
Joel McAden
Edgar Wohlford
Cyrus Long
Alfred Reilley
William
Thomas Guthrie
Malcolm Bradfield
Jackson Beall
Harvey Hill
Will Tillett
Bruce Nabers
Hugh
Francis Hutchison
J. L. Chambers, Jr
W. Myers Hunter
Miss Allison Begins Restful Vacation from St. Peter's
Miss Allison the St. Peter's hospital superintendent leaves Saturday for a Northward vacation to visit relatives and friends after a busy season. Meanwhile Grace Orr daughter of Mrs J L Orr who was operated on yesterday at the Presbyterian hospital is doing nicely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Allison
St. Peter's Hospital
Grace Orr
J. L. Orr
Presbyterian Hospital
Rev E G Carson Family Visit to Gastonia
Rev E G Carson and family left yesterday to visit relatives in Gastonia. Mr Carson will return to Charlotte while Mrs Carson and their young daughter stay on visiting friends in Gaston county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. G. Carson
Gastonia
Mr. Carson
Charlotte
Mrs. Carson
Gaston County
Correction in Water Analysis by The News
A correction from W O Kibble chemist and biologist clarifies water analysis figures for colon bacilli and total bacteria. The corrected data show no pollution and that the city water remains fit for drinking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W., O. Kibble
Limb Fell Brings Injury to Villa Heights Boy
Nine year old Cole Pridgen of Villa Heights fell about twenty feet from a tree this morning. A limb broke under him and he landed on the ground. He bore the injury bravely and did not flinch when his injured arm was set. Several other boys were in the tree at the time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole
Mr F D Alexander Returns From Wilmington Visit
Mr. F. D. Alexander came back yesterday from Wilmington where he had visited his family who are spending the summer with Mrs. Brown's father, Mr. A. D. Brown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. D. Alexander
Wilmington
Mrs. Brown
A. D. Brown
Sioux Falls gas and electric manager visits city
Mr Ermot Linton, longtime Charlotte native now in Sioux Falls, S D, spent yesterday in the city. As manager of the Sioux Falls gas and electric company he praises Western vigor and rapid growth. He notes Reno drains rougher elements, while Sioux Falls hosts a wealthy, prominent divorce colony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Linton
Charlotte
Savannah
Sioux Falls
S. D
Linton
Gas and Electric Company
E. Linton
Raleigh
West
Reno
Siox Falls
Effort to Name Date for Vote on Reciprocity Bill Fails
Washington June 27 An attempt by Senate Finance Committee Chairman Pearce to fix July 4 for a vote on the Canadian reciprocity bill failed in the Senate today due to Senator LaFollette's objection. The debate showed insurgent Republicans and some Democrats favor passing wool revision and free list bills first so the president must act before the reciprocity measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pearce
Senate Finance Committee
Senate
LaFollette
Backache from Kidney Trouble Prompts Warned Remedy
A Charlotte resident shares a decades old testimonial urging kidney care. Mrs. M. J. Shafer recalls severe backache and weak kidneys eased after using Doan's Kidney Pills, sold by R. H. Jordan & Co. Drug Store. Foster-Milburn Co. Buffalo NY markets the remedy as the sole agent, price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Bright
M. J. Shafer
N. Church St
N. C
Dean
R. H. Jordan & Co
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
New York
United Oo
Doan
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Minor Elliott
St. Peters Hospital
Haysair Health
Newark
N. J
Hay
Martina Scap
Woodmall & Sheppard
Cuticura
Pottee Drug & Cham
Orp
Sula Props
Beatos
Masa
Scott Battle
Orr Hervey
Missouri
Wm. P. Bear
Garland Court
Charleston
Kansas City
Mrs. Hackett
A. M. Beattie
East Seventh Street
Nike A
STUD
Re Eit Een
Will
Pye
W. O.kibble
Chemist
Biologist
Ermot Linton
GBSON
Woolley Coo
Tryon Street
Yorke Bros. & Rogers
Leay
Oce
MT. M Sho
GU MR Trac
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