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THE CHARLOTTE NEWS, AUGUST 24. 1907. 5 I TWO REPORTERS IN ATTORNEY'S GARB -a ocletyj VEY Vatermelon Feast. Newspaper Men Advise two of Stewart and McRae's Clients to Run Preacher off Quick and Pay no More of his Salary. Making their daily rounds, two reporters crept into the offices of Messrs.

Stewart and McRae this Miss Irena Berryhill, daughter of Mr. John A. Berryhill, who lives about two miles from the city, entertained the following young people Thursday morning to find nobody at home. They SHOE SALE A LOT OF MEN'S $3.50 AND $4.00 OXFORDS TO CLOSE OUT AT 3.00 the pair THESE ARE NEW, STYLISH GOODS. BUY A PAIR AND YOU WILL THANK US.

THOMPSON'S nignt. at a watermelon feast: arc; Misses Nellis Dawson, of Ashevire: THE Dress Goods Lottie Summerville. Eulalia McGinn, Louise Clanton. Florence Jamison, Ethel Todd. Anna Bell Black.

Marv Finger, Alba McGee, Algia. Cody, Jes sie Maxwell. Sarah Rice and Mrs. L. Hovis; 'Messrs.

Lloyd Ross, Raiford Winchester, Will Summerville, Elbert Specials bummerville, Emmett Grey. Conors Myers, WTill Allison. John Auten, Fred McGinn. Kennith Trotter. Fred Porter.

Clyde McGee, and Dr. A. Mack Ben-v- hill. proceeded to sit-down and waitathe arrival of the two lawyers, In -the meantime conversing tbout things in general. Presently there was a knock at the door andf two country darkies poked their heads through, inquiring about Mr.

Stewart. "Mr. Stewart is not in, but here is his partner," answered one of the newspaper men, pointing to the other reporter whom he" had designated as Mr. McRae. "Come right in.

What can I do for you," politely replied the temporary lawyer. "Well I just wanted a little advice. We are having some trouble in our congregation between pastor and people and I want you to tell us what to do." "Certainly," responded the reporter, trying his best to conceal his identity. "Give me a little history of the cost." "The preacher came to us about 8 months ago to do pastoring work. We agreed to pay him $150 for the year and now he wants to quit.

We have Ttat For Monday Surprise Party. A surprise party was given last tight MR. JONES' STATEMENT at the home of Miss Adeie Henderson on South Tryon street in honor of her guest, Miss Marguerite Houston, of Monroe. The following guests were Cioxofi present: Death of Mrs. Alexander.

Mrs. C. M. Alexander, native of Mecklenburg county, died yesterday afternoon at -her home at Chester, S. C.

Before her marriage Mrs. Alexander was Miss Todd, of Paw Creek township. She was a sister of Miss Margaret Todd and was 78 years old. Mr. S.

L. Alexander and Miss Jessie Henderson, of this city, left this morn Misses Mareuerite Houston. Adele Henderson, Rosalie Wilkinson, Effie Mott, Janie Fetner. Ruth Link. Sadie iiu'h Mohair Suiting about as good as what is usually sold at 50c.

Price the yard 29c AND Martha Moore, and Anna Reid Andrews; Messrs. Tom -Moore, Camp Ulucks, Blues and Cream. Brick Mason's Trouble did not Inc'on-! venience Him. Contractor J. A.

Jones, who is building the auditorium, in regard to the brick mason's demand for nine hours work and nine hours pay, that he had not been inconvenienced as the result of the trouble. "When I received their letter about a mpnth ago, making the request for shorter hours, I commenced employing other labor and now I have all I need," he stated. The News was in" error yesterday in stating that Mr. Graudy was erecting the Register building. Mr.

Gardner has the contract. bell Fetner. Johnnie and Bennie Dun ing tor Chester to attend tne funeral services. can, of Columbia, S. Jasper O'Con nell, John Overcarsh, Eujjena Pickard, Goves YdMn Commf)rt Chiffon Batiste 49c Yard Rev.

W. W. Orr Returns. Rev. W.

W. Orr, pastor of the Lawrence wiiKinson ana Aierrui et ner. already paid him about $70 on his salary and we want to know if he can make us pay the rest. "pat- preacher ain't been acting nohow," chirped in the other negro, who had remained quiet while his superior in wisdom outlined the East Avenue Tabernacle, has return ed to the city from Covington, For Raleigh Visitor. Misses Maggie and Florence Swin A special 52-lnch fine quality Batiste in Browns.

Reds, Navy and Cream, where he conducted a revival meeting for Rev. J. W. Baird. Dr.

Orr dell entertained a number of their Thi.i i a quality you will have to friends at their home, 403 West 11th states that the meeting was a very successful one and that he had 35 jiuy about 69c for in the regular way, Trice yd Teachers Notice street, Thursday night in honor of Miss Minnie Thimant, of Raleigh who has been their guest for the past conffessions. He will occupy his pul pit tomorrow at both morning and evening services. three weeks. Games were played after which refreshments were served. case to the improvised attorney.

"He rambles around at night," continued he, "a-singing and a-havin good times when he ought to be tending to his business. "Exactly right," corroborated the first negro. "We can't catch him, but we see his tracks and you know when you see hog tracks in a field there has been a hog about; there." "You are right," responded the reporter-attorney, as he saw an inter The following were present: Misses Ready-Make Skirts Second Presbyterian Church. Morning service at 11, evening Mattie and Blandina Alexander, Sue union service at First Church at 8:15. Woodside, Hattle Grey, Flora Grady, Corral Bealltie, -Eflie Pitman, Mamie Rev.

Robert T. Coit will fill the pul have marked r.t very low I'il( '3 some tine new styles in ready- pit in the morning and Rev. George Griffin and Messrs. Jack Pate, William and Johon Morgan, of Salisbury; A. All white teachers and principals elected to teach in the Charlotte Public Schools are requested and notified to meet the Superintendent at the South Graded School on Friday morning, August 30th, at 9 a.

m. All colored principals and teachers are notified to meet Superintendent at 4 p. m. Friday at the place mentioned above. B.

K. BLAIR, Chairman Teachers Com. rogatory gaze in the old darkey's made Skiits. Con "save you about iif third on an up-to-date stylishly cut and well tailored skirt. Extra special values at $4.50, Robertson, of Steel Creek will preach in the evening.

The theme for the morning will be "The Second Coming of Christ," and at night Rev. George Robertson will preach on a kindred eyes. "Well, what will we do?" he inquired when he had finished speaking. That was where the rubcame. The $7.50 and $10.00 each.

theme dealing with the Church after L. Charles, Granger, Mack Griffin, Jilienette, Brice Howell, Henry De-moter, John Muse, Charlie Allison, Robert Beattie, Gorman Gribble, Ru-fus Swindell and Charlie McCoy. The Atlanta Georgian names Misses-Ray and Jones and Dr. Ross of Charlotte, as being members of a party at Toxaway that drove to the newspaper man in the garb or an the rapture. A cordial invitation is extended to all to attend these ser attorney-knew not where to look for the records of such cases upon which Charlotte City Schools Nonce.

u-f tin Shirt Waists 98c Each to found some advice. And then, the other, reporter, was sitting With his Mr. Pressly WJtl Preach. -Rev. -H.

M. Pressly, of Sugar Creek back to the two clients, his hands The Charlotte Public Schools, to of the biggest values we have concealing his face, and his frame wit: South School, North School, Bel shaking with laughter. church, will preach in his church tomorrow as usual. The church celebrated the communion last Sunday morning and took in 11 new members. The acting lawyer arose reverently, m-r given in Waists.

About five ili.ZHti sample -Waists bought at a sacrifice. All are white, fresh and riiit just ready to put on and copying as much as possible the physical movements of the city attorney, mont School, Dilworth and the Colored Schools will open for the reception of pupils on Saturday August 31st, 1907, at 9 a. m. B. K.

BLAIR, Chairman Teachers Com. Mr. Pressly is a zealous worker and his church is growing in numbers reached over to- the lone line of worth up to' $2.50 each. Yoh will recognize the style as beine the books and pulled down' a North Car and spirituality all'tjjss i latest. Choice 98c each olina about, in number.

-tv" He turned half-back to 'the clients to enjoy a good laugh with his partner ojaaeaaGaaaaaGeeeaaaaaaaaary and proceeded to look through the SUrt Waists 45 Each long line of cases in the book. He found what the legislature did for the people of Basauotank and Pamlico, UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. The Selwyn fj Miss Sarah Kelley. who has been visiting friends at Salisbury, has gone -Hickory. Miss Lucy Oates is with Mrs.

H. L. Adarns, on North Tryon street for two weeks, during Miss Hoskm's absence. Miss Eula Ross, of Carmel, who is visiting relatives in this city, will return to her home Saturday. Miss Marguerite Thompson, of Baltimore, who has been the charming guest of Miss Helen Liddell.

at her home' on East Avenue, left this morning for Fayetteville, where she will visit before returning home. Miss Thompson was the recipient of much attention during her stay in Charlotte. Miss Nettie Dockery and Judge 1. D. Walker haye returned to the city after a short stay in Asheville.

Mr. and Mrs. J. V. Simms leavj next week for the Balsam mountains to spend ten days or two weeks.

discovered the law in regard to drain- Another Waist Special a good qualify 1'inbroidery trimmed, and worth each 45c each. ine creeks and similar affairs, but Si The Most Modern and Luxu- found nothing to relieve him of his trying situation. He reached back into the book-case and got down the law record on corporations and advised the clients from the pages of that Hose Supporters PJ Of fj fj 13 mighty volume. rious Hotel in the Carolinas, 150 Elegant Rooms. 75 Private Baths.

Located in the heart of Charlotte, convenient to railroad station, street cars and the business and shopping center. Caters to high-class commercial and tourist trade. EDGAR B. MOORE, Prop. His advice to the old darkeys was to pay the preacher no more and to fa rj run him off as soon as they could, Almost a Cfc grade upecial quality iloae tfuiHioitera 19c pair; all colors.

helievine: that he was a wolf in sheep's clothing who was not prop erly pasturing the sheep. With that simple recommendation, the reporters Miss Kate Duckworth, who has been' fsaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaffi making excuse slipped out of the Sample Bag Sale offices and met Plummer Stewart just before he reached the door. They told him that two clients were waiting, on him. visiting at the home of her uncle. Mr.

H. in Seversville, left today for Caldwell, Texas her home. Misses Duval and Lucile Duckworth accompanied her as far as Blacksburg, IMIactil S. where they spend a few days. FUNERAL OF DR.

I. W. We secured a big lot of Sample llas at a very low price from a house Ki'ing out of business. They are all the best popular goods. Not an old daniaked or off style one in the lot.

and we ofrer them at just bout half ii ice. Miss Bertha Harkey has returned-to HERRON TO-MORROW the city after visiting in Sharon. She wns accompanied by Misses A SPECIALTY W. G. Jarrell Machine Co.

REPAIRERS OF ALL KINDS OF MACHINERY. Services Will be Held From The For One-Third Off Skeleton and half-line Coats, semi-peg top Pants, with belt Btraps, well tailored, fit to perfection, double or single-breasted, made from fancy and neat Worsteds, Serges, etc. Original prices $5.00 to $20.00. One-Third Off This Week for Cash. Nannie Lee and Lela Caldwell.

Mrs. E. C. Register has returned home from Concord after spending several days there at the home of her father Judge W. J.

Montgomery. Steele Creek Presbyterian Church at 11:30 O'Clock Dr. Robectson Will Conduct the Services. The funeral of Dr. Isaac W.

Herron, 50c Bags 29c Each These are nearly all the very stylish CHARLOTTE, N. C. 20-26 West Fourth St. Mr. A.

M. Sinclair, of Asheville, 'Phone No. 367. Boys' Wash Pants formerly of thiscity, is at the Sel whose death occurred yesterday afternoon at his home in Steele Creek township, will be held tomorrow morning at 11:30 o'clock from the Steele Creek Presbyterian church. Owing to the funeral there will be no Kenultie Leather Envelope Bags, and "ith 50c each or more.

Sale each puce. THE LAST WEEK OF THE services at the church. The pastor Rev. George Robertson, will conduct It wyn. Mr.

T. D. Milled, secretary and treasurer of the Statesville Cotton Mills will spend Sunday with hi3 brother, Rev. R. G.

Miller at Sardi3. Miss Ruth Ivey, of Raleigh, is spending a few days with Mrs. W. C. Dowd.

the exercises. The pallbearers will be A nice, new lot Wash Knee Pants. In Colors and Crash; 3 to 15 years 25c Panama and Straw Hats Half Price $1.00 Bags 59c Each Will A Peters Stock Go. Messrs. John A.

Berryhill, Reese Berrvhill. John Thompson. C. P. I Brown, Wirt Pegram and Dr.

L. Hovis. IN Mrs. Frank Dowd. who has been at In the death of Dr.

Herron the county loses one of its most valued A lot of leading styles In bags, worth ii.oo each. Genuine leather, some are leather lined and fitted In-Bi'le with card case and coin purse. A fine bargain each Hendereonville for several weeks, re citizens. He was a thorough Chris losSi turned home yesterday. All Straw Hats, any shape, from 23c to $3.00, half price; and all Panamas from $3.50.

to $10.00, at half price. Men's and Women's Oxfords Mrs. J. S. Beck and daughter, Miss Cita, of Richmond, are visiting at the home of Mrs.

Beck's daughter, $1.50 Bags 79c Each' tian and always manifested an interest in things for the upbuilding of the community, contributing largely to church organizations and schools. As a physician it was characteristic of his nature to live with ''his patients when they were seriously ill. He made Special Feature: Chinck-Lo A Chinese Mirthful, Magical, Mimical Mystifier. Th Mrs. Brook Todd, on Jockson Ter race.

''Ingest lot in the Ral. Hieh- 10 and 20c Reserved Seats tin leather Ham In a laree 4- Qne-Fiftn Off Every Oxford in the house except Sorosis. even the men's, women's and children's, in all leathers, at One-Fifth Off Former Prices. variety of popular styles. Each 29c a specialty of treating fever and pneu Mr.

T. S. Franklin, superintendent mnnia rnsps and rarelv ever lost a of the First Baptist church Sunday Datient. a school, will entertain to-night the teachers and officers of the school, at whfin finite a voune man. a short are the sort of Bags you up tQ 73 fQr If you ju ed one Jt wi pay you to buy on -f these and save it.

time JDrior to his father's death. Dr. his home on East Avenue. Herron entered the Charleston Med Three Popular Hats, Fall 1907 ical College at Charleston, S. and trradnntine there with honors-when REASON NO, 8 Mr.

Carpenter's Illness. ft Mrs. C. Carpenter, formerly of ihia ritv who moved recently to Belts Special 24 years old, he returned to Mecklenburg and in a short while was en WII AN AGENT WRITES Cheraw. S.

is spending a few days will close out about ten Dilworth soft and stiff Hawes soft and Stestson soft and stiff $2.50 $3.00 $3.50 to 95.00 The basket came yesterday morning and was just on time. I I delivered the first lot myself instead: of sending, as I wanted to fibular 50c Belts, present r.iyi8 leather and Silk. ach. in the city. The many friends here of Mr.

and Mrs. Carpenter will regret to know of the former's illness. He expects to leave soon for New York for treatment under a specialist. During his residence in Charlotte he was with Garibaldi, Bruns and Dixon. see how the people liked the the change.

Every one was well pleased, and- many of my customers said your collar work was much better than the other laundry I dealt with. I am sure that I can build up a good business here for you if work holds up. -Thanking you for prompt shipment, I remain y- Yours truly, joying a large and lucrative practice. Soon after the estate was settled built a home on his portion of the land, about one half a mile from where his father lived, which place had since been his home. Dr.

Herron answered the call of his country' in. the great struggle but owing to his physical condition he was unable to take an active part in the war. He was retired a short time afterwards and returned to his home to continue his practice. WANTED Three experienced salesm en, one for carpets, one for shoes and one for dress goods and slks. Good salary and permanent job, but must be well up on our lines.

Apply with reference. 44g4444i The above is one ot many expressions we hear. Sanitary Laundry IVEI'S Struck by Lightning. The dwelling of Mr. James Sledge In Steele Creek was struck by lightning yesterday at 7:30 m.

and caused some damage. He was insured in the New York Underwriter's Association. i Office Tryon and Fifth Steets. Works 10-12-14 E. Second St.

Call 'Phone ,800. M. H. EPPS, Proprietor. v-'Off For the 1 Holidays'; and "Dis- turbing His are the titles of two very comical films at the Royal today, I 13 WEST TRADE.

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