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i I Jill! MUKIMING STAR, WILMiWGTONNi Cm THURSDAY-NdVEMBER 12, 1914. civ JM.S T.HW;AkT'R;fWL SOCIAL and PERSONAL Biscuits that make good- The cheapest shades you can buy True, you put just a trifle more into them at first than you would into ordinary shades, but you get several times moret wear out of make good in baking and make good witK tli fr- Mr. and Mrs. R. A.

Montgomery left yesterday afternoon for Oklahoma, where they will spend several weeks. Mr. I. Shrier and daughter. Miss Debbie Shrier, are spending some time in New York, stopping at the Hotel Woodstock.

The regular monthly meeting of the 'King's Daughters and Sons will be this morning at 11 o'clock at the "Vinmo of the resident. ily. If you pride yourself on biscuits you make now, try George Primrose and George Wilson, Me formerly of Barlow, Primrose and West, have just joined hands again this season, after a separation of 20 years, and are presenting a big spectacular production of 20th century minstrels. Barlow, Wilson, Primrose and West set a standard of excellence in this eminently distinctive American form of entertainment that has ever been the goal of minstrel producers. Their names have endured time, and today, this famous combination of yesteryears is affectionately referred to by theatre-goers of a decade ago.

The announcement that George Primrose (he of the velvet feet) and George Me Wilson, the sur- Rrenlin Valier Flour WW MARK KM. U3.MX0FF UNFILLED and see what your skill with the best flour can do. Dainty Flour W. Fleet, No. 401 South Fifth street, yesterday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock when their daughter.

Miss Katie Cornwall Fleet, was given in marriage to Mr. Marvin MacSwain Sellers, of Latta, S. C. The ceremony was performed by Rev. G.

T. Adams, pastor of Fifth Street Methodist church. The affair was very simple and quiet, orfly a few invited guests being present. Mrs. Howard B.

Branch played the wedding music. There wre but. two attendants, these being Miss Ca-mille Fleet, sister of the bride, who was maid of honor, and Mr. C. L.

Be-thea, who was best man. The home was beautifully decorated for the occasion, the color scheme being an attractive blend of wisteria and yellow. The bride was gowned in an attractive taupe traveling suit with hat and gloves to and carried a shower bouquet of bride roses and lilies of the valley. The maid of honor was dressed in a creation of crepe meteor and carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. Following the ceremony a reception was given in honor of the bridal party.

Mrs. H. S. McGirt and Miss Carlotte Fleet received at the door. Mr.

and Mrs. Sellers left on the 3:45 train for Latta, where they will make their home. The bride is one of Wilmington's most charming young ladies and has a wide circle of friends. Mr. Sellers, who is well known in Wilmington, is a is just tne nnest wheat grown.

vlving members of the famous Barlow, Wilsoh, Primrose and West show will appear as co-stars, will be reoeived by many with satisfaction. They will be supported by a company of 50 singers, dancers, instrumentalists and Their scenic production is said to be the most elaborate ever seen with a similar organization. The Primrose and Wilson minstrels will give performance at Academy of Music on next Wednesday, matinee and night. A big spectacular street parade will be given on the day of the performance at noon, at which time Messrs.HPrimrose and Wilson will be seen. Another Great 5-Cent Show Grand.

Without doubt the past three days have been three of the biggest and greatest in the history of the popular Grand Theatre. That, too, in spite of the cold weather. However, folks know that It is always as warm as a toast and as brfght as a new dollar at their favorite Grand. Therefore the weather makes no nevermind. The Grand will today continue its great speed and present today one of the biggest 5-cent shows ever flashed on a screen.

In fact, else it would be a 10-cent show, but the Grand has started in to revolutionize things in the movie realm In Wilmington and is going to do it. Today, for the small price of 5 cents, three of the biggest films, and one of them a special two-reeler, will be offered. The special feature for today is the Vitagraph's "The Royal West," in two big parte, and such popular screen folks as Sidney and S. Ranking Drewk Jane Morrow and Courtland VanDeusen, will appear in the cast. It is a gigantic spectacle, in which cowboys.

Indians and ranchers play a vital imiieu wnerq tne only consideration is quality. GAMES FURNISHED UPSETS. SfLOUf WindowShades For these shades are made of a closely woven cloth without that filling of chalk and clay which, in the ordinary shade, so soon cracks and falls out in unsightly streaks and Brenlin Unfilled Shades always hang straight and smooth and really shade. Come in and examine them. You will realize that it is false economy not to have them.

Best for all kinds of baking. The Corbett Company The Ladies' Missionary Society of Bethany Presbyterian church will hold its regular monthly meeting this afternoon at 2:30 o'clock. All the ladies of the neighborhood are invited to attend. The ice cream party which was to have been given tomorrow evening at the Masonboro school has been postponed until the following Friday evening, November 20th. There will be an important meeting of the board of directors of the Y.

W. C. A. this morning at 10 o'clock in the of the association building on Worth Fourth street. Miss Amelia M.

Abrahamson, of Denver, field secretary of the Jewish IfConsumption and Relief Society, arrived in the city yesterday and is a West at the Hotel Wilmington. Friends will be glad to learn that Dr. R. H. Bradford, of Burgaw, who 'underwent an operation at the James Walker Memorial Hospital a few days lego, is recovering as rapidly as could be expected and hopes to be able to iesale Distributors, Wuminrtc OVERLAND MODEL 81 young business man and Is connected with the Bank of Latta.

FARRAR-GARDXER WEDDING AT FIFTH STREET CHURCH. A wedding of interest to many friends in Wilmington and elsewhere was cel-o'clock, at Fifth Street, Methodist Bugs Won First Game and Rebels Btetr Up at Brigade. In the games played at -the Boys' Brigade last night the Bugs, by playing the game according to the latest methods, instead of as individuals, won their first victory, while the Rebels, a team which has been going at top speed for several weeks, finally blew up and were overwhelmingly defeated by the Skeeters, whose playing, both as individuals and as a team, was the best seen in the Brigade in the minor league this or any other season. The scores were Bugs 26, Orioles 22; Skeeters 33, Rebels 14. Summary: Field goals, J.

Fowler James Snakenburg G. Fowler C. Griffith H. Fergus Carney Foul goals, J. Fowler James Snakenburg Griffith Fergus 4.

econd game: Field goals, Smith Andrews Duncan F. Griffith Bell Rourk GafTord Futrell 3. Foul goals, Andrews Rourk awarded fcy referee, 1. The games between teams of the Friday Nipb' eague will be played tonight with the Giants and Cardinals opponents and the Naps and Braves contenders. There should, be two really high' class games and no doubt they will be witnessed by a very large crowd.

Admission to the public free of charge. The games will begin at 8:30 sharp. Jreturn to his home witnin ten aays part. It is what might be termed The Store That Sells WOOLTEX ftwo wee church, when Miss Hattie Camille Gard ner, daughter of Mrs. Carrie Gardner, became the bride of Mr.

George Thomas Farrar, the ceremony being per-. THE NEW MODEL IS FULLY EQUIPPED WITH ELECTRIC LIGHTS, ELECTRIC STARTER, DEMOUNTABLE RIMS AND MODERN EQUIPMENT. Price $850.00 F. 0. B.

Detroit Lassiter-McDuffie Garage: 1 14 North 2nd Street I -Jul let in NOV. 12 THURSDAY, THE NEW-WAY MARKET. I formed by Rev. G. T.

Adams, paator of the church. Miss Elizabeth Gardner, sister of the bride, was maid of honor, and Mrs. A. M. Carpenter and Mrs.

H. W. Keen were the dames of honor. The bridesmaids were Miss Margaret Russell, of Jonesboro, and Miss Varina Yopp, of this city. Mr.

James Farrar, brother of the groom, was best man and the groomsman were Messrs. C. Maglenn, Sidney Jones, Frank King, and Aaron -Goldberg. Master Eldridge Dosher, son, of Mr: and Mrs. W.

R. Dosher, and little Miss Elizabeth Schaefer, daughter of Mr. ad Mrs. W. H.

Schaefer, were the flower, children. The ring bearer was little Miss Annell Tenney, of Florence, S. C. The bride was gowned in a ipvely creation iof white charmeuse, trimmed with shadow lace and pearl passemeu-trle and carried a shower bouquet of bride roses and lilies of the valley. Her traveling gown was a taupe coat suit.

The maid of honor was dressed in a lavender crepe meteor, trimmed with shadow lace, and carried a bouquet of yellow chrysanthemums. The dames of honor were attired in lavender crepe de chine with gold trimmings and carried bouquets of yellow chrysanthemums. The bridesmaids were dressed in yellow satin with chiffon overdresses and carried bouquets of yellow Pearl White Crane Wilbur. Billie Ritchie Gertrude Shelby Murdock MacQuarrie Agnes Vernon. That's the lay-out of.

stars for the "Incomparable Program" Today. Can you beat it? The Perils of Pauline," 16th episode, in two full reels. "Love and Surgery," the biggest comedy of the year, in two full reels, featuring Billie Ritchie and Gertrude Selby. This Is a new brand, and you dont want to miss it. Then atlll another big drama, "The Wall of Flame," featuring Murdoch; MacQuarrie and Agnes Vernon.

Did you ever see bigger productions than the Bijou is presenting these daysf. THE ORTON wiImington, n. c. Located in the Heart of the City Noted For Our Excellent Table C. E.

HOOPER, Manager To be Opened at Front and Market by Mr. W. H. McEachern. The New-Way Market will be the name of a modern and up-to-date market business to be established at the southwest corner of Front and Market streets within the next few weeks by Mr.

W. H. McEachern, who has leased the building formerly occupied by the Warren Candy Company, which is now moving to the former location of the late Mr. H. Curran's tailoring establishment, several blocks northward.

Mr. McEachern plans to open up the new market as soon as the interior of the building can be remodeled and fixtures installed. Everything will be modern to the last detail, and he plans to give Wilmington a market that any city might be proud of. The New-Way will handle fresh meats of all kinds, poultry, green goods and fruits, and will make a specialty of products fresh from the Highland Place Farm on Masonboro sound, owned by Mr. McEachern.

He has had abundant experience in raising and. handling fancy poultry, live stock, truck of all varieties, etc. Economy and cleanliness, Mr. McEachern says, will be themotto of the New-Way Market Company. Mr.

McEachern is a well known and able business man, and will give the market his personal attention. The Y. W. C. A.

needlework class, which includes instruction in all kinds of tatting, crocheting and other kinds of needlework with the exception of the makings of dresses, will meet to-Cnight at 8 o'clock at the association building. Miss Catherine Schonwald Jis instructor: The class in sewing, of "which Miss Julia Yopp is instructor, will also meet at 8 o'clock. Wilson, Nov. 11. Wilson people are interested in the announcement of the approaching marriage of Miss May one of the cultured and socially popular young women of the town, to Mr.

Charles Faucett Tom." linson, of High Potnt. The marriage is to take place November 25 at the Presbyterian church. After a 'Northern trip the bride and groom will linake their home in High Point. Mrs. Edwin R.

Clark of this city, returned Tuesday night from High Jpoint, where attended the annual convention of the Women's Christian j'Temperance Union. Wilmington and Raleigh extended invitations to the TJn-' ion for the next convention, and it is thought that Wilmington will be se-i lected. The convention just held was one of the best in the history of the organization. Many of the delegates went direct from High Point to Atlanta to attend the National convention there- this week. MR.

ROY H. VAXS WEDS AT FATETTEVILLE The following from yesterday's Fayetteville Observer will be' of interest to many friends of the groom here: "The marriage of two highly esteemed young people was solemnized in Fayetteville at 4. o'clock this noon, at the bride's home on Robeson street, when Miss Ruth Phillips became the wife of Mr. Roy H. Vann.

The marriage, which was performed by Rev. W. M. Falrley, was a very quiet one, only relatives and a few close friends being present. "Shortly after the ceremony Mr.

and Mrs. Vann took A. C. L. train No.

89 for a honeymoon trip to Florida. "This young couple have the best wishes of hosts of friends, for they are deserving of much happiness. The bride is a charming young woman of culture and very lovable character, of pleasing manners and bright. mind. The groom, who is the oldest son of Major and Mrs.

J. C. Vann, of this city, is a young man of sterling character and has great energy and enterprise. He now holds a fine position as a skilled machinist in the A. C.

L. machine shops in Wilmington." PRETTY HOME WEDDING YESTERDAY AFTERNOON. A pretty home wedding was solemn izzed at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J.

It ti nrnTa Vv 1 1 nlpf lira 1ito dramatic laugh film, and it is a rouser. Don't miss glimpsing it on the big Grand screen today. There is another whopping big laugh film on today in "How Clarence Got It is the story of a lady killer, and it is something rouslngly Of course, there is a great dramatic on today, one that will reach every heart and thrill it. Lubin's greatest dramatic success, "The Greater Love," is the bi Mature. Change at the Victoria.

Today rolls around the regular midweek change of show atr the popular, handsome Victoria Theatre, and it is going to be a hummer. Both the. big shows and the wartime prices have struck the popular fancy of Wilmington folks and they are showing their appreciation in most substantial way. And they should, because the Victoria is offering the pick of 'the Keith Vaudeville that travels over the larger circuit of the South and at the lowest prices charged anywhere 10 and 15 cents' for night and 10 cents for matinee. The bill opening today is strong In every way, but it is especially featured by Booth and Horward, in -a rouslngly funny act.

Miss Ida Laura Booth is the principal member of this team and she claims to be the daughter of the famous actor, John Wilkes Booth, who assassinated President Lincoln. Miss Booth speaks of this incident as the tragedy of her life. She is not only a clever actress, inheriting the talent of her father, but is an interesting talker. Next In Importance to this act will be Plerlert and Schofleld, who are two of the, funniest folks on the stage and they will add Immensely to the show. The well known comedian, Harry Sy-dell.

Is also a star of the new bill and will tickle every one. In addition there will be two reels of the latest pictures today. The Incomparable Movies. "The Incomparable rise to heights seldom attained by any motion picture programme, and impossible with anything except the great Universal bill with today's rousing big show consisting of five full reels two big double reel special releases and a full single reel dramatic feature well able to stand at the head of any programme. No less than five of motion picture's greatest stars grace today's big bill at the Bijou the place of solid comfort and perfect enjoyment.

They are Pearl White, Murdock MacQuarrie, Agnes Vernon, Billie Ritchie and Gertrude Selby. Some lay-out this, jtnd you can confidently expect the biggest and best show of the week. "The Perils of Pauline" heads the bill today with the 16th episode of this stirring and startling motion picture serial. In which Miss Pearl White has gained world fame by her portrayal of Pauline. It's in two full reels and is undoubtedly the most startlingly realistic and strongly dramatic episode yet.

Then comes a new brand of pictures from a company made up of the biggest comedy artists of the Universal organization, who will produce nothing but double reel feature comedies. The first release Is "Love and Surgery," in two full reels, and features Billie Ritchie and Gertrude Selby. The leading parts" in their hands insures a rip-roaring and side-splitting picture throughout. Then there's an extra full reel a brand new Nestor drama, "The Wall of Flame" featuring Murdock MacQuarrie and Agnes Vernon. GRAND OFFICERS INSTALLED.

i 4 Buy a Comet From $5.75 to $13.50 An Ornament For Any Room Don't forget your Stove -repairs it's going to be cold soon. We sell almost anything you want. Engines, Crockery, Boats, Tinware, Aluminum, Tools, Heaters, Ranges, Wooden Ware, Tents. Come and see the real cheap cash store. The "bride was accompanied to the altar and given away by her brother, Mr.

H. R. Gardner. Prof. Geo.

L. Johnson presided at the organ and skilfully rendered the Bridal Chorus from Lohengrin" as the bridal party entered the church. Mendelssohn's wedding march was used for the recessional. Both bride and groom are very popular in Wilmington and "the church was filled with friends. The edifice was beautifully decorated with autumn flowers, the color scheme both at the church and at the home being lavender and yellow.

After the ceremony at the church a reception was given in honor of the bridal party at the home of the bride's mother, No. 423 South Fifth street, after which Mr. and Mrs. Farrar left on the 6:45 train for their honeymoon. They will spend two weeks in Cuba.

Upon their return they will be at home at No. 423 South Fifth street. The bride is one of the most charming and attractive young ladies in Wilmington and the groom is a popular Atlantic Coast Line engineer. Social affairs in honor of the wedding have been given by Mrs. M.

J. Fowler, Mrs. O. E. Durant, Mrs.

A. M. Carpenter, Mrs. R. A.

Montgomery and Miss Varina Yopp. The Theatre for Solid Comfort and Good Shows. TODAY Vltagraph Comedy "The Royal Wild West" It's English, You Know Kearur-ing Sidney Drew In Two Reels. "The Greater Love" A Strong Dramatic Love Story by the Lubin Company. Enjoyable Session at Knight of Columbus Hall Last Night.

Officers elected some months ago were installed at an enjoyable meeting of the Knights of Columbus in their hall on North Third street last evening. State Deputy Warren V. Hall, of Charlotte, assisted by Dr. T. B.

Carroll, of this city, district deputy, officiated at the installation ceremony. The officers installed are as follows: Grand Knight G. E. Applewhite. Deputy Grand Knight Wm.

Shee-han, Jr. Chancellor J. E. Shannon. Recorder W.

Powell. Financial Secretary D. A. Lockfaw. Treasurer D.

M. Carroll. Warden Dan Quinlivan. Chaplain Rev. Geo.

A. Watkins. Advocate H. A. Webber.

Inside Guard Jno. W. Callahan. Outside Guard M. T.

Flannigan. An enjoyable smoker followed the installation. The Foard Hardware Store 29 So. Front St. L.

L. HANBY. PERSONAL PARAGRAPHS. LOCAL DOTS. Malies Company Presents a Good Comedy Reel "HOW CLARENCE GOT HIS." All About a Lady-Klller.

Admission Only 5 Cents J. B. Halev. colored, was arrentorl yesterday afternoon by Policeman C. G.

Mr. Winter, How Do You Do ones on charges of assault on a fe male ana assault with a deadly weapon. The North Carolina annual confer THE coming of Winter has no terrors for the man fort- ence of the A. M. E.

church will con Red Men to Feast. The annual outing of the Improved Order of Red Men In Wilmington will take place tonight at Wrlghtsville Sound and the braves of the New Hanover reservation are expected to turn out ip full force. An oyster roast will be served. The warriors will occupy a special car leaving Front and Princess streets at 8:30 o'clock. nieo witn an overcoat sucn as we have nere.

man, comfortable, warm coats of high grade materials in good vene in St. Mark's church, Smlthfleld, on Wednesday, November 18th, at 9:30 A. M. BishOD L. J.

Conuin. of PhllnHol. phia, will preside. assortment; tney tit naturally, drape becomingly anu I "Urn mm mm ICTOM Robert Russ, colored, a former of Wilmington, was ltllieri in a A give tnat individuality which characterizes Stein -Rlnrli Smarf ninl-hra knife and pistol battle in Baltimore MM MM MM HUMH Those who have worn Steiri-Bloch garments know that It l4t WAR PRICES 10c and 15c tney are tne last word style. They look best and are best.

They hold their good It Always Helps Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Hill, of Vine-land, were guests at the Orton yesterday.

Hon. John G. Shaw, of Fayetteville, is among the visiting attorney for the Federal Court and is stopping at the Orton. Henry A. Grady, of Clinton, Is among the prominent out-of-town attorneys here for the Federal Court, and is at the Orton.

Mrs. W. D. Croom, Miss Maggie Murphy, and Mrs. W.

O. Singletary, of Burgaw, were among the guests at v.he Orton yesterday. Col. Geo. L.

Morton, of Atlanta, was among yesterday's arrivals at the Orton and was pleasantly greeted by his many Wilmington friends. Messrs. H. C. McKeel, of Newborn, and P.

Hammer, of Philadelphia, were among the prominent business men registered yesterday at the Orton. r-Capt. N. B. Church, of the- Ocean Fisheries left yesterday for New York where he will spend a week on business.

Capt. Church makes his home at the Orton while in the city. Messrs. T. B.

Upchurch, J. W. McLaughlin, Wm. Lambert and W. B.

Mc-Lauchlin, of Raeford, are here for United, States Court and -are guests at the Orton. Among the arrivals at the Orton yesterday were W. V. Hull. Charlotte; D.

M. McLaurin, Laurinburg; L. Med-lin, Hamlet; John Cameron, Rockingham; H. J. McLaurin, South Carolina, and J.

Bayard Cltfrk, of Elizabethtown. appearance ana have the quality and tailoring wmw prove them best to the last. The Stein-Bloch standard of quality runs through our Monqay arternoon by a negro named Thomas Haley, who was also seriously wounded. The latter was placed under arrest charged with the death of Russ and taken to the hospital for treatment. The regular monthly meeting of the Chamber of Commerce will be held in the rooms of the Chamber on the seventh floor of the Murchison Bank building this afternoon at 4 o'clock.

A full attendance of the members is desired as several matters of Interest are to be taken up. Mr. Harry Suiter, of Wilmington, field representative of Southern Farming, is representing this periodical at the Corn Show and has an interesting exhibit of piaps. This periodical is published in Atlanta, Ga, and is edited by a North Carolinian, Mr. L.

A. Niven. FRL AND SAT. BOOTH HAYWOOD PLERLERT SCHOPIELD HARRY SYDELL says Mrs. Sylvania Woods, of Clifton Mills, in writing of her experience with Cardui, the woman's tonic She says Jurther: "Before I began to use Cardui, my back and head would hurt so bad, I thought the pain would kill me.

I was hardly able to do any of my housework. After taking three bottles of Cardui, I began to feel like a new woman. I soon gamed 35 pounds, and now, I do all my housework, as well as run a big water mill. 1 wish every suffering woman would give entire line or men's wear and you will find here imu, shirts, neckwear, of like good kind. FLEET-DAVIS COMPANY 'Phone 673.

Next to the Bijou FINISH CRIMINAL DOCKET FRIDAY NIGHT EXTRA PUJTlfT CATCH THE GREASY PIG. A BIG, SHOW FOR A SMALL PRICE. SPECIAL SIZES 1 to 3 Federal Court JW1U Take Up Civil Cal-endaThU Morning. All of the criminal cases on the Federal court calendar were disposed of PETITION IS DENIED. 2.98: Judge Allen Hold That Fidelity In The Woman's Tonic a trial.

I still use Cardui when I feel a little bad, and it always does me good." backache, side ache, nervousness, iir worn-out feelings, are sure signs of woman- ly trouble. Signs that you need Cardui, the woman's tonic. You cannot make a mistake in trying Cardui for your trouble. It has been helping weak; ailing women for more than fifty years. WM.

GREGERSEN GENERAL COMMISSION MERCHANT 112 North Water St. Wilmington, N. C. early yesterday afternoon and court i was adjourned by Judge Connor until this morning, when the civil docket will be taken up. Rsy Baucom, of Richmond county, was tried yesterday morning on a charge of retailing.

The case was worked up against him by a detective and the Jury decided that he was not guilty. A- nol pros with leave was taken in two other similar cases against Hector Liftle and Cecil Smith, of the same county. Herbert McClammy, made a motion for bond in the matter of the libel proceedings against several' fishing steamers and this was continued until. Monday. Solvent.

Judge Oliver H. Allen, in chambers at Burgaw Tuesday, denied the petition of C. G. Parker for the appointment of a receiver for the Fidelity Trust Development Company, of this city, holding that the corporation is solvent and amply able to meet its obligations. C.

D. Weeks, represented the defendant and C. Sidbury, the plain -tlfC. Suit for the recovery of $450 was entered against the company by the plaintiff last week, and at the same time a petition was filed asking that a receiver be appointed on the ground 'that the Fidelity was AD I ES ESS SHOES Were $4.00 and $4.50 HEWLETT PRICE Get a Bottle Todav! POULTRY, EGGS. PEANUTS.

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