The Wilmington Morning Star from Wilmington, North Carolina • Page 8

1 fili PAGE SIX THE MORHHSTG STAR, WILMINGTON, N. SUNDAY, APRIL 9r 1911. TWO AUTOS COLLIDE. COMMERCIAL CLUB TP MEET. Demonstration, of REDFEKN Corset Alll This Week SOCIAL PERSONAL 1 mmHh.

4 it 3' THIS WEEK we have 1jKSi! corsetry diredt from the designing rooms of REDFERN MODELS, our chief corset. This corsetiere has been trained by the designer of Redfern Models, whose profession it is to expert corsets and figures. with us an expert in H. FORE Traveling Men Especially Invited to Saturday Night Gathering. Alfc interesting meeting pf.

the Com mercial Club, principally for the tra veling men, has been announced for next Saturday night at 7 o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce. It is urged that all traveling men, especially those from Wilmington, taHe an in terest in the club and each year, as win be recalled, a meeting to which the "knights of the grip" are given a special invitation is held. Of course.the regular members of the Commercial Club are expected also to be present The meeting of the traveling men last year wasi most successful, made so principally the splendid attend ance. It is also urged that emnlovers will, so arrange with their salesmen that they may be permitted to return to the city next Saturday for this meeting. It will be necessary for all who propose to attend to notify Mr.

J. A. McGeachy, secretary of the Chamber of Commerce on Friday, in order that ample provision may be made. MRS. HATTIE TODD DEAD.

Passed Away Yesterday Morning Af ter Lingenna Illness. Many friends learned with regret of the-death of Mrs. Hattie M. Todd, wife of Mr. W.

H. H. Todd, who died at her home, No. 118 Meares street, at 6:55 o'clock yesterday morning, after an illness of about a year, being a vicum or tne areaa disease, tubercu losis. Her condition became so ser lous that' she had to take her bed about six weeks ago and she grew gradual.y worse until the end yesterday morning.

She is survived by her nusoand and four small children, two sons and two daughters. Mrs. Todd was a of the local post of tne solvation. Army and a consecrated Christian woman. The bereaved have the sympathy of a great many friends.

The funeral services will be held from thk residence at 2 o'clock this after noon, conducted Dy Adjutant Geo. P. Williams, of the Salvation Army, and the interment will be in the graveyard near Mr. Archie Frayer's old residence, near the city. GREEK SERVICES TODAY.

Rev. J. George, of Charleston, Will Preach This Morning. Following a short celebration of the Greek Day of Independence, the Greeks pf the city will hold religious services at the Chapel of St. James' Church this morning from 10 to 12 clock, conducted by Rev.

J. George, of the Charleston Greek Orthodox Church, who is one of the best known and one of the ablest Greek divines of the South. This is the first opportunity presented to the Greeks of the city to celebrate the day and hear the noted divine and there will doubtless be a Large attendance for the celebration and the services. An interesting feature of the after noon will be the christening of two little Greek children, one being the son of Mr. Anthony Mavronichol and the other a daughter of Mr.

N. Cos-tellos. They will be baptised according to the ritual of the Greek Orthodox church. TWO CRATES OF BERRIES. Two Crates Sent North Yesterday by txpress From Mt.

Tabor. Among the first strawberries of the season went North yesterday when two crates were sent by express from Mount Tabor. Reports from the Chad-bourn belt are to the effect that the movement of berries in car load lots will begin Saturday of this week with favorable weather conditions. Mr. I.

M. Fleming, manager of the Carolina Fruit Exchange, is expected to arrive today from his Atlanta office to make final preparations for the handiine of the crop for the members of the Exchange, and will go from here to Po tomac Yards. Negro Ran Into Street Car. About 10 o'clock last night as a northbound street car, in charge of Motorman George Mote and Conductor A. D.

Lassiter, was nearing Fourth and Harnett streets, a young negro whose name was later ascertained to be Gary Daise, loomed up on the track and before the car could be stopped, he was rolled up in the fender and thrown off to one side. He was apparently more intoxicated than hurt, though he was taken to the hospital where Dr. J. B. Cranmer took a cou ple of stitches in a contusion over the eye.

He is not thought to be dan gerously hurt. i C. COMPANY I "Joy Riders" Came to Grief When Cars Were Wrecked Last Night. Two automobiles, one owend by Mr, R. F.

Warreln, and driven by Chauf feur Brady, and the other owned by Starkey Bros, and driven by Chauffer Norwood, in each being a party of "joy riders," had a head-on collision cn the north side of Princess, between Seventh and Eighth streets, fhortly after last, midnight, both ma chines being badly damaged, but according to a statement made, at the ccene of the accident Mr. Franfc Stafford, who occupied the front seat with the driver of Mr. Warren's car, v.as the only person injured, he receiving a cut on the arm from flying glass. Mr. Warren's car was eastbound pnd on the north side of the street vhile the other car was on the same side westbound, both running at a rather high rate of speed as indicated by the damage to the machines, the frent part of both being smashed up considerably by the impact.

It is stated that the driver of Mr. Warren's car had turned his machine to cut to the other side of the street wnen the collision occurred, and he claims that there were no lights on Starkey Bros. car. Notwithstanding the lateness of the hour a large party soon gathered at the scene of the accident and haoks were busy to and from for some time afterwards. It is consider ed remarkable that none of the party was seriously injured, Mr.

Stafford receiving the worst injury, it was said, which consisted of the severing cf an artery in the arm. SHIPPING CLERKS MEET. Will Urge Matter fHalf Holidays Year Round Wholesalers. At an enthusiastic meeting of practi rally nearly every shipping clerk in the city, some 50 or CO in number, last night at 8:30 o'clock, in the May or's office at the City Hall, concerted aetion was taken towards inducing the wholesale merchants of the city to close for Saturday half holidays the year round instead of only during the Summer months as at present. Mr.

John F. Littleton presided and Mr. Q. B. Satchwell acted as secre tary.

The matter was discussed at some length and it was pointed out that in Charlotte and other wholesale centers, this rule was in vogue and there isno good reason why the same should not apply in Vvilming-ton. A committee of three, composed cf Messrs. D. D. Lennon.

John Blomme and J. L. Davis, was appointed to present the petition to the employers, who are expected to grant the. same at once. The secretary was instructed to write Messrs.

Chas. N. Evans and R. H. Pickett, requesting their co-operation with the committee in securing the desired end.

The meeting then adjourned until r.ext Saturday night at the same hour and place, when a report will be received from the committee as to the iesults of its endeavor. MEDICAL SOCIETY GRATEFUL. City Authorities Commended for Ef forts Toward Public Health. The New Hanover Medical Society at its meeting Thursday night passed a. resolution enthusiastically commending the Sanitary Committee, the Eoard of Aldermen and the Board of Audit and Finance for the city's appropriation of $1,000 towards a betterment of sanitary and health conditions in Wilmington.

Members of the Society felt that some commendation was due the authorities from the fact that such matters are usually treated with more or less indifference from those who do not realize so fully their responsibilities to the public health. Registration on Monday. Under authority of Chairman John S. McEachern, of the Board of Elections, it was. announced yesterday that the registration books for the coming municipal primary and election will be open again Monday under the terms of the official notice 1 reviously given.

The polls will be cpen from 9 A. M. to 5 P. M. and all voters are urged to register between those hours.

This is positively the last call. Concert at Lumina. Today from 3:30 to 5:30 P. M. cars every half hour in afternoon.

'Mrs. W. M. Glover and son, Archie, of Fayetteville, are visiting Mrs. Glo ver's sister, Mrs.

N. E. bunting, 311 Grace Street. Mrs. Geo.

W. Doyle, vo has been visiting her sister, Mrs. ftobt. Farmer left yesterday morning, for her home in rnuaaeipma, diu expects to return in a few weeks to spend the Summer. Mrs.

Chas. Martin NUes left yester day morning for Old Point, after a visit to her sister, IVLrs. Robt. Farmer. From there she wfll return to her home in Atlantic City; N.

J. A very enjoyable reception was tendered to Miss Isla Futch, the teacher of the North Wilmington Private School, and Miss E. SiaDury, of the Acorn Branch School on Thursday evening, at the home of Mr. D. Joy- ner, Acorn Branch.

About 50 of the young people of the' neighborhood as sembled and a good time was enjoyed these two young ladies having en deared themselves to all. Just before leaving a handsome Bible was present ed to Miss Futch by the members of her Sunday School class at the U. School, Castle Haynes road, as a tok of the high esteem in which she is held. To the same young people the committee in charge was indebted for refreshments served at the school closing a week previous. Willard, N.

April 6. This after noon at 3 o'cloct the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. N.

Newldrk was the scene of a pretty marriage, when their daugh ter. Miss Orien, became the bride of Mr. Leon N. DoVane. The home had been beautifully decorated for the casion with Southern smilax and potr ted plants.

Promptly at the hour nam ed the bridal party entered the parlor to the strains of Lohengrin's wedding march played by Mrs. W. I. Taylor. First came the groom with his best man and cousin, Mr.

Mason DeVane. Then the bride entered with her maid of honor, Miss Sallie Hendry. Tbe bride wore a becoming suit of blue cloth with hat to match and carried white carnations. The maid of honor-was daintily gowned in white batiste with blue ribbons and she also carried white carnations. The ceremony was performed by Rev.

Matt W. Alderman in his usual easy and gifted manner. The bride is the adopted daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Newkirk and greatly loved by her many friends.

She is noted for her lovely disposition and all the qualities of a true and gifted woman. The groom is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Willie DeVane, of Tomahawk, and is a young man of sterling worth. After the ceremony the bride's cake was placed on a table.

Miss Ella Hendry cut the ring, Mr. Emmet Highsmith, the thimble, and the bride the money. Dainty refreshments were served after which the bride and groom departed for the home of the groom near Tomahawk. The bridal party was entertained at an elegant dinner today by parents of the bride. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS.

f-Mr. W7 MX Branch has returned from a visit to Fayettevillei Rev. Frontiss Liles, of Jacksonville, N. was a visitor to the city yesterday. Mr.

R. E. Batts, of Ashton, Pender county, vas a business visitor In the city yesterday. Mr. H.

P. Swinson is able to be cut again after being confined to his home for several days on account of i'lness. Mr. Marvin H. Brimmer, who formerly lived in this city, is spending a few days here and is being most pleasantly greeted by old friends.

He is now traveling with headquarters at Danville, Va. LOCAL DOTS. The British steamer Castle Eden, Capt. Laing, cleared yesterday for Gulfport, after discharging cargo of fertilizer material; vessel by Alexander Sprunt Son. The interest In the river steamer Duplin, owned by Capt.

J. D. Stokes, T.ho ha? 'been the master, has been liurchaeed by Mr. J. W.

Brooks. Mr. J. A. Rowe, of Burgaw, retains his interest in the boat.

The boat runs between this city and Smith's BVideg. The U. S. Civil Service Commis-fcion announces examinations at Wilmington and a number of other 1-laces May 10th and 11th, for appointment of examiners and clerks the Bureau of Statistics and Accounts, Inter-State Commerce Commission. All information will be given by application to the secretary of the Local Board of Examiners at the postoffice.

The funeral. of Mrs. Margaret Howard, widow of the late Mr. Henry' Howard, whose death occurred Friday evening at her." home, No. 619 Nun street, was held at 3 o'clock vpstpr- day afternoon from Fifth Street Me- tnociist Church, conducted by Rev.

G. T. Adams, pastor of the church, in the presence of i large concourse of relatives and fronds. The interment was in Oakdale. Manufactured by the Spring wagon department of the Piedmont Buggy a North Carolina product for a North Carolina concern, there has just appeared on the streets a handsome delivery wagon for the E.

L. Mathews Candy No. 20 Market street. Re produced in gold letters on the sides of the wagon are the trade marks of tne well known brands of candies carried by the firm "Chocolate Sponge'' and "Delatour Ctfpcolates." THREE BEST HEADS LETTUCE. Prize Was Won By Mr.

E. I. Tinga; of Holland Nurseries Co. -The prize for the three best heads of lettuce produced this season in the Wrightsboro and Castle Haynes section was 'won by Mr. E.

I. Tinga," of the Hdllad-'JNnrseries Company. Mr. Tinga" isJ a settler in the Castle Haynes Colony, where he' has his farm and. nursery.

The prize vas offered by the Wrightboro Truck-: ing Association and was open to ail growers of that section who are members of the association. The three heads of lettuce which took the prize weighed together- 4 1-2 pounds and were of fin quality. If you admire the beautiful you will enjoy looking over the new WALK-OVER beauties for Spring. They have just come in. Whether you want to buy shoes now or not come in and s4them.

Latest Styles, in all r.v:.v mm imi mi I PETERSON RULES, i Get your i i rr rusn: iuu iew day, the 10th. prices. Art Department. has been the space being too SIX DAYS EASTER icii Visit our ready week. New lard, Messaline, not least, White Dresses Skirts Reps, Serges, FROM DATE" WILL BE HERE.

Vm The only drawback in is. an ana see. The J3jf here in uicu vu nave inings iiuxie. to wear department this arrivals in Dresses made of Fou Marquisette, and, last but in Great Abundance. Tailor-made of Linen Linene, I 'Panama, Voiles, ic.

Millinery. orders iii oarly and avoid the bhanes wi be hown Mon Note the reasonableness of VW.ifvo small. We have remedied 11 Purina Sortch Fped Make Hans Lay. Purina Chick Feed Sam Baby Chicks. Pure, sound, sweet grains and seeds; no erit; no fire-burnt wheat.

Order a trial lot from D. GORE CO. Wilnjington C. a'pD-tf i i-t FREE BIBLE LECTURE MOMENTA STURGEON, of New 'Ybrk Will Address the Public at the ACADEMY OF MUSIC THIS (SUNDAY) AFTERiNOON. at 3 o'clock.

Subject: "The Resurrection of the Dead," based upon undisguised Bible teaching. All are extended a cordial, Christian invitation to be present. SEATS FREE NO COLLECTION. "Start Going Tomorrow." PictuP3s songs and orchestral mu-; sic Gianni Jheatre. Good Clothes are a big asset.

The well dressed man is the mani who has the best opportunities. By all means the Best without it costing you the Most. Get something Attractive something that ftys and something that the swell-est dressers in the country are wearing. In other words, get International made-to-measure tailoring. Nothing compares with it in the whole wide country.

I. SHRIER, The Largest Merchant-Tailoring Establishment in the South N. E. COR. FRONT, and PRINCESS STS.

Busied Store in Town T..