Surprise Nuptials Tie Lela Merrell to Christopher Nelson
A surprise marriage took place at Beaufort at the home of A. L. Brown with Lela Merrell and Christopher Nelson exchanging vows. The couple, formerly of New Bern, will reside in Lumberton. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Brown with a small circle of relatives and friends present.
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New Bern
N. C
An. A. L. Brown-at-Beaufort
Lela Merrell
Merrell
Beaufort
Christopher Mbus Nelson
Ity
Lumberton
Brown
Nelson
Hattie Southerland
Wallace
James Walker Memorial Hospital
W. A. Southerland
German American Alliance Elects Officers At Annual Session
The German American Alliance held its annual meeting at the Germania Club rooms. J H Niggel Jr was elected president with H E Bonitz as vice president and H T Duss as second vice president. Other officers include J W H Fuchs as third vice president W C Cronenberg as secretary and treasurer and W B Schuler as secretary for German correspondence. Plans were made to continue aiding kin in Germany. Short addresses followed by several members.
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Germania Club
Orange
J. H. Niggel, Jr
H. E. Bonitz
H. T. Duss
J. W. H. Fuchs
W. C. Cronenberg
W. B. Schuler
Germany
Niggel
Messrs
Thomas W. Wallace
J. Henry Glaes
F. B. Clausen
Funeral of Eli Parham in Lumberton
J A Parham returns from Lumberton after attending the funeral of his father Eli Parham a respected longtime resident. Services were at Old Raft Swamp church with Rev Charles L Greaves officiating followed by burial in the church burying grounds amid a large crowd and many flowers.
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J. A. Parham
Lumberton
Eli Parham
Old Raft Swamp
Charles L. Greaves
First Baptist Church of
Britons Losing John Bull Look
London reports suggest the English national type is thinning in wartime fashion. Professor Keith told the British Association that the typical Englishman now has a longer, thinner face with lean features. Colonial soldiers, city men, farmers, and even country squires are described as leaner and more spare.
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London
Keith
British Association
Newcastle
John Bull
England
Don Quixote
Richmond Major Barratt Faces Court Martial
Major Henry 8 Barrrett of the Fourth Maryland infantry is charged after returning from the Mexican border for expressing disgust with the National Guard. A court composed of U S Army officers and National Guards from Virginia West Virginia and the District of Columbia was ordered to sit at Richmond.
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Richmond
Get
National Guard
Henry 8. Barrett
Fourth Maryland Infantry
War Department
United States Army
National Guard of
Virginia
West Virginia
District of Columbia
Aggie to Start Van Brocklin at Quarterback
A. and M. coach Patterson announces Van Brocklin will start at quarterback this week with Vic Rice moving to halfback or fullback. Brocklin, who played well last season, returns to his old role as the Red and White face Davidson in Charlotte. Brocklin missed early practice due to a contract with a northern concern.
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West Raleigh
Patterson
Aggie
van Brocklin
Vic Rice
Davidson
Charlotte
Embezzlement Hearing Held for Callihan
Dan Callihan white was bound over to the next term of Superior Court after a preliminary hearing before Judge Bornemann on embezzlement charges. Bond set at 50 dollars. The defense claimed he was robbed and beaten after taking the money and had agreed to work off the amount for Mr. Klander a tinsmith.
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Bornemann
Dan Callihan
Superior Court
W. B. Klander
Callihan
Brooklyn
Klander
Odd Leaf in Bananas Heads Snake Attack in Tacoma
A venomous looking Porto Rican snake, smuggled in bananas, appeared in a Tacoma warehouse. When the snake charged workers, it bit itself and died, alarming Bill Hrail and the Hammond & Co. staff who fought to corner it.
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Tacoma
Bill Hrail
Hammond & Co
Bill
Woman Recovers Ring Lost In Railroad Wreck
Mrs Lee Sale widow received by registered mail her wedding ring lost in a railroad wreck at Mancelong Michigan where she escaped injury after crawling from an overturned sleeping car. W B Wood general manager ordered workers to search and a foreman found the ring in a shovel of dirt.
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St. Louis
Durham Alumni Back Trinity Gym with $2100 Subscription
Durham county alumni of Trinity College report subscriptions exceeding 2100 toward the college's new gymnasium. A broader appeal will follow in the Wiwini association for further aid once the local effort meets its goal.
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Durham
R. M. Gantt
Durham County
Trinity College
Trinity
Durham One
Wiwini Association
New goods arrive weekly at I Shrier's
Weekly arrivals bring collars ties hosiery neckwear shirts and more to I Shrier's store. Ad notes new stock arriving every week with emphasis on men and dress accessories.
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Lars
High food costs push seat charges at tables in New York
New York reports rising food prices impacting diners as several large eateries delay menu hikes while many implement the European plan of charging ten cents or more for a seat at a table.
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New York
Humber
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