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GASTONIA, N. C. TUESDAY, AFTERNOON, JULY 1, 1913. NO. 52.

SHORT LOCAL ITEMS THE MOVEMENTS OF GASTON PEOPLE Personal Items About Gaston Folks and their Friends Short Item: About People and Things That' Are of, Interest to Gazette Readers Condensed for Their Convenience -Today begins the. half of hundred and thirteen. -Mrs. Odus L. Moore is spending week with homefolks at Grover.

-Attend the Oxford Orphans' concert at the opera house tonight. -Mr. W. B. Smith, of Dallas, route two, was a Gastonia visitor Saturday.

-Miss Lettie Starnes left yesterday for Rock Hill, S. to spend several days visiting relatives. -Miss Grace Rudisill, of Charlotte, was the guest here Sunday of Miss Eliza 'Scott Lindsay. -Mr. J.

N. Dickson, of Lowell, route one, was a business visitor in Gastonia Saturday. -Mrs. J. R.

Young was called to Shelby Saturday on account, of the serious illness of her who lives there. -Mr. F. P. Brown and daughter, Isabel, of Raleigh, arrived in the city last night on a visit to Mr.

and Mrs. J. D. Moore. -Miss Julia Smith, of Asheville, arrived in the city Saturday to be the guest of Mrs.

G. W. Ragan for some days. -Many Gastonia Methodists will go to Belmont Thursday and the remainder of the week to attend the Shelby District Conference. -Mrs.

Ben S. Wolfson and little son, Julius, are visiting Mr. and Mrs. D. Lebovitz and Mrs.

Wolfson's father, Dr. Boaz. -Mr. and Mrs. J.

Leake Carraway, of Charlotte. were here Sunday to attend the funeral of the late Mrs. J. P. Glenn.

-Mrs. D. P. Dellinger and daugnter, Miss Blanche, returned Saturday night from Caroleen and Cherryville where they visited relatives. -Mr.

J. M. Craig and daughter Miss Nannie Craig, of Yorkville, route eight, were among Saturday's shoppers in the city. -Mr. G.

E. Haithcock, of Gastonia, is at home on a visit to his father, Mr. J. E. Democrat.

-Mrs. Mc. G. Anders and children returned Friday night from Caroleen where they spent the week with her parents, Rev. and Mrs.

R. 3. Messrs. J. B.

Beal, and Ed Whitesides left yesterday morning on No. 36 for Gettysburg where they go to attend the reunion of the Blue and the Gray. -The infant son of Mr. and Mrs. J.

Paysour, who live on route three, died Sunday. Funeral and interment were at Olney church yesterday. -Saturday's Charlotte Chronicle: Mrs. Thomas L. Craig.

of Gastonia. was the guest of Mrs. E. W. Mellon, yesterday, at her home on North Poplar street.

-Mr. H. G. Winget moved his family yesterday to Statesville, where they will make their home In the future. Mr.

and Mrs. Winget's many friends regret to lose them from Gastonia. -Rev. R. A.

Miller, of Lowell. was in the city Saturday en route to Grover, where he took part Sunday in the installation of the new pasto of the Presbyterian church. -Among the veterans from this county attending the reunion at Gettysburg this week are Messrs. Moses Stroup and J. T.

R. Dameron, of Begsemer City. -A very successful protrsctea meeting is in progress at Ozark Methodist church. Rev. J.

M. Rrdenhour, of Concord, is doing the preaching. -Mr. and Mrs. Fred A.

Cathey, formerly of Gastonia but now living at Tampa, are expected to arrive in the city this week on a visit to relatives and friends. -Miss Essie Greene, of Monroe, who has been visiting Miss Violet Rankin, will be the guest for a short time of her cousin, Mrs. C. J. McCombs.

-A large number of Gastonians very, probably go to Dallas Saturday to hear Governor Cole Blease, of the Palmetto State, and enjoy the other festivities of the day. -In honor of her sister, Mrs. W. K. Douglas, a beautiful and delightful reception was given last Friday afternoon by Mrs.

W. B. Ramsey at her attractive home on 13th street. -Hickory Democrat. -Mr.

Howard McKee left yesterday afternoon for Gettysburg where he goes to attend the reunion of the Blue and Gray. En route home ne will stop at Baltimore and Washington. -The infant child of Mr. and Mrs. C.

T. Parker died early Sunday morning at their home at the Clara Mill and was buried Sunday afternoon in Hollywood cemetery following funeral services held at the home. G. W. Ragan and son, George, left Friday night for Baltimore, where, George will remain few days for treatment, while Mr.

Ragan will go on to Gettysburg to spend several days attending the reunion of Civil War veterans. GLEANINGS Sunday, June 29, 1913, a son. Born To Mr. and Mrs. J.

H. Walters on Banks to Close, On Friday, July 4th, in observance of Independence Day, the three 10- cal banks, the Citizens National, the First National and the Gaston Loan Trust will be closed. First Cotton Bloom. The first cotton bloom reported so far to The Gazette came in yesterday from Mr. W.

W. Mendenhall. Cotton is from two to three weeks late in blooming this year. Cutting Affray. There was quite a serious cutting scrape in the Happy Hill section of town last night.

Drusilla and Saliie Ross, two colored women, were carved up considerably, the perpetrator of the deed having not yet been brought to justice. Medical Society Meets. The regular monthly meeting oi the Gaston County Medical Society will be held tomorrow. Dr. T.

C. Quickel is president of the society. Nothing but routine business will De disposed of. Changes at Depot. The following changes in the clerical force at the Southern depot went into effect today.

Mr. Giles T. Smith succeeds J. H. Thomas as car clerk: Thomas H.

Brawley succeeds Mr. Smith as baggage clerk and Frank Morris succeeds Mr. Brawley as warehouse clerk. Thomas. who has been with the Southern here for several years, goes to Massachusetts.

Officers Elected. At a meeting of the stockholders of the Cocker Machine Foundry Company, held yesterday the following officers were elected: G. R. Epencer, president: J. L.

Gray, vicepresident; J. Robt: Craig, secretary and treasurer: George B. Cocker. manager. The above officers and Messrs.

S. N. Boyce, A. G. Myers, B.

H. Parker, C. M. Dunn and A. M.

Dixon constitute the board of directors. The company has two locations in view, one on the Carolina Northwestern near the Clara Mill and one on East Franklin avenue near the Avon and on the P. but has not yet decided on a location for its plant. The Fourth at Riverside. The Glorious Fourth will be cerebrated in great style at Riverside Park.

In addition to the natural attractions at that pleasure resort, the public is promised a grand fireworks display at night beginning at 8:30 o'clock. It will be one of the largest and best displays of pyrotechnics ever shown in this section on a similar occasion. Special round-trip rates are advertised by the P. N. for that dev and it is a foregone conclusion that thousands of peonie from Gastonia, Charlotte and other towns in this section will seek pleasure and recreation at Riverside Friday.

Col. G. H. Marvin is negotiating with Co. of Gastonia, for a sham battle at the park.

The arrangements are not definite as yet but it is probable that this added attraction will be secured. Recorder's Court. In the municipal court yesterday morning, Robert and 01 Cook and Herbert Burwell were sentenced to 15, 10 and 8 months, respectively, on the roads of Gaston county for larceny. The trial was one of the longest and most interesting ever The theft occurred last Friday night. held before Recorder Jones.

The articles stolen were a waten, belt, cuff-buttons and about $25 In money, taken from the house of J. B. Bones near the Holland Mill. Burwell is a youngster of 16 years and seems to have been a tool in the hands of the other men, whom, 01 Cook, has served three sentences on the roads in previous years for larceny. Attorney J.

M. Hoyle appeared for the defendants. From the evidence produced court, the Cook boys came from Concord where they had been working in a cotton mill, to Gastonia on a freight tram Friday night of last week, 'beating their way. They returned in similar fashion later the same night, Burwell going as far as Charlotte where he was arrested Sunday. The Cooks returned to Gastonia Saturday afternoon and were taken into custody by the local officers.

Prosecuting attorney A. L. Bulwinkle handled his case with skill, securing the convistion of all three. Just a few World Almanacs left. Get one today.

30 cents at Gazette office. The American Tobacco Company is going to manufacture Its Sover. ign cigarettes in Durham. They have heretofore been manufactured in New York. Start early.

Applications for loans taken. Subscribe now. B. stock at Corner Bank. GOVERNOR COLE BLEASE TO SPEAK AT DALLAS SOUTH CAROLINA'S ECCENTRIC EXECUTIVE TO ADDRESS RED MEN SATURDAY Dallas Making Great Preparations for District Meeting of Red Men Saturday--Ten Thousand or More People Expected Governor Cole Blease of South Carolina the Chief Attraction--Many Other Features for Entertainment of the PeopleRailroads Give Special Rates.

Special to The Gazette. DALLAS, June IS ready for the big Red Men's celebration on Saturday, July 5th. The old court square has been nicely fixed up and stands for the speaker, bands, will be erected in a day or two. Final arrangements have been made for the big parade of all the Red Men in the eighth distfict and the rangements are being made for a train to take the folks away that night after everything, is over and the definite when this train will run will be given out In time. The P.

N. railway has put also put on special rates from Charlotte to Gastonia, connecting with the C. both ways. Charlotte having two strong tribes and being the home of the Great Sachem and other State officers of the order, has assured the committee of arrangements that Charlotte will send a good crowd for the occasion, while points on the C. both north and south have expressed their Intention of coming in full force.

The women and children have been pecially invited and a large crowd is expected. The beautiful shade in the old square will afford them an GOVERNOR BLEASE South Carolina's Chief Executive Who is to be the Principal Speaker at Dallas Saturday When the Red Men Celebrate. visiting tribes from Clover, Yorkville, Chester, Lincolnton, Hickory, Lenoir, Rhodhiss, Shelby, Gaffney, Blacksburg, Spartanburg and other points in North and South Carolina. The parade will form at the lower end of main street and will traverse the principal streets of the town, ending at the speakers' stand in the court square where Governor Cole L. Blease of South Carolina will deliver the principal address.

In addition to the Red Men in the full untform and regalia of the order the eral representing typical Indian hisparade will probably, include sevtorical scenes, such as the saving of Captain John 'Smith by Pocahontas, Indian torture by burning at the stake, etc. In addition to Governor Blease there will be present Mr. J. R. Anderson, of Charlotte, Great Sachthe Great Council of Nortn Carolina: Hon.

Walter Liddell, one of the great representatives of the order in North and many others high in the Great Council. Correspondence has been receivea from all sections signifying the Intention of the folks to attend to witness the sights and see and hear South Carolina's fighting Governor. In fact everything points to one of the biggest crowds in the history of this section. In the afternoon the regular bustness meeting of the eighth district will be held in the hall of Yemasee Tribe No. 34, which is the local tribe at Dallas.

During the afternoon the ball game will come off between Gastonia and one of the other teams in the Gaston County League and a sham battle will follow. The business houses around the square will be suitably decorated for the occasion. Free ice water will be provided for the crowds and everything possible will be done to give everybody a good The C. railway has put on a special rate of one fare for the round trip and ar- PICNIC AT MT. HOLLY.

Woodmen of the World Enjoy De. lightful Outing at Mt. Holly Saturday. Saturday afternoon the Gastonta Camp, Woodmen of the World. enjoyed a delightful outing at Riverside Park, Mt.

Holly. The affair was not an all-day picnic. The members of the local camp went out on one of the early afternoon cars with the members of their families, carrying lunch which they spread picnic fashion on the park tables. All those present, especially the children, enjoyed the amusements afforded at Riverside boating, bathing, riding the chute and see-saws. A number of Woodmen from the neighboring camps of Mt.

Holly and Charlotte joined them there and the occasion was a festive one. Owing to the fact that it was Saturday afternoon a large number of those who would have gone were prevented from enjoying the occasion. IN SOCIAL CIRCLES LATEST EVENTS IN WOMAN'S WORLD ENTERTAINS FOR VISITORS. In honor of Misses Green and Brittain, guests of Miss Violet Rankin and Misses and Brooks, the guests of Miss Boyce, Miss Carson, Myrtle Gray entertained this morning at her home on South street at a 42 party. TOOK BRIDAL TRIP NORTH.

Saturday's Charlotte Chroniele: Following a bridal trip of 10 days to Niagara Falls and other Northern points, Mr. and Mrs. H. E. Jenkins have returned to the city, and are spending a few days at the home of Mrs.

Jenkins' aunt, Mrs. C. C. Kennedy, on North Church street. They will next week visit Mr.

Jenkins' parents, Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Jenkins, in Gastonia.

The marriage of Mr. and Jenkins was a recent social event of much interest in this city. The bride was formerly Miss Annie Wehner. HERMAN-BLACK MARRIAGE. A beautiful home wedding was solemnized last Thursday morning at 8 o'clock at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. W. M. Herman when their daughter Ada became the bride of Mr. Benjamin H.

Black. of Augusta, Ga. The parlor was beautifully decorated for the occasion. Around an altar was a profusion of ferns, datsies and honeysuckle vines. To the strains of Mendelssohn's wedding march played by Miss Lillie Stroup, of Charlotte, the bridal partv tered, the groom leaning on the arm his best man, Mr.

L. W. und the bride with Miss Fannie Stroup, of Charlotte, maid of honor. The bride wore a pretty blue traveling suit with hat to match and carried white roses and maidenhair ferns. The maid of honor WAs gowned in white and carried pink carnations.

The popularity of these two young people was shown by the number of handsome gifts received. consisting of cut glass, silverware and hand-embroidered linen. The bride is the fourth daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W.

M. Herman and is a young lady of pleasing personality. Mr. Black is the second son of Col. and Mrs.

T. J. Black, or Charlotte, and a brother to Mr. Hotlis Black who married Mr. Herman's youngest daughter and also a brother to Thomas B.

Black, deceased, who married Mr. Herman's second daughter. The happy couple left on the early morning train for Augusta where the groom is employed by the Williams Printing Company. REAL ESTATE NEWS. Mrs.

Martha J. Moore' sold a few days ago, through George E. Haithcock, real estate agent, to Mr. John R. Shuford, of the Shuford Company, a vacant lot on West Airline avenue.

Mr. Shuford expects to build a private residence on this lot some time in the near future. Mr. R. A.

McArver sold a short John H. P. Spargo a house and lot on Willow street. Mr. Spargo has time ago, through Haithcock, to Mr.

moved to the Willow street place from North Church street where ne formerly lived. Mr. Samuel A. Gilfillan, who is now living at Sharon, 3. sold last week, through Haithcock, the rear estate man, to Mr.

B. S. Kassel, his York street residence. Mr. Kasset recently came to Gastonia from Atlanta and has leased the Groves building on Main avenue now occupied by W.

H. Dellinger. This buildIng will be thoroughly remodelen the first of August and the first of September Mr. Kassel will open the Fashion, an up-to-date ladies furnishings store. The handsome new residence of Mr.

H. P. Stowe on York street 18: nearing completion. Mountain Island News. Correspondence of The Gazette.

MOUNTAIN ISLAND, Route 1, June meeting at the Methodist church closed Sunday night. There were ten professions and the meeting was a good one. Nine joined the Methodist church and one the Baptist church. The attendance was good. Mrs.

C. B. Gwin is very ill from pellagra. Quite: a number of our people attended the concert given by the singing class from the Odd Fellows Orphanage. Mr.

L. P. Rankin sprained nis ankle a few days ago and is suffering considerably with it. Mills Close for Fourth. Several of the cotton mills In town are closing this week, either for the whole or part of the time to give their operatives a rest for the Fourth of July holidays.

On account of some damage to the boiler, the Ozark Mills closed Thursday and may remain throughout the rest of this week. The Trenton has closed the entire The Gray Manufacturing Co. closes Thursday, Friday and Saturday of this week, and it is expected that the Avon will close, although the management has not fully decided as yet. -Don't forget the sale of land by E. Lee Wilson at the Sherman RoDinson place between Dallas and Spencer Mountain tomorrow afterncon at 2 o'clock.

NEWS OF THE COUNTY LATEST FROM OUR CORRESPONDENTS Newsy Letters from Gazette Corres pondents Here and There Over Good Old Gaston- -What Neighbors Are Doing in the Var long Sections of the County- -Per. sonal Mention of People You Know and Some You Don't Know. BESSEMER BRIEFS. Correspondence of The Gazette. BESSEMER CITY, June ladies of the Civic League entertained a large number at the home of Mr.

and Mrs. S. J. Durham Thursday evening, June 26th. The lawn was brilliantly lighted for the occasion.

Misses Carrie Mauney and Nell Sholar presided the punch bowl. Delicious refreshments were served, consisting of cream and cake. Various games were played during the evening. The occasion was one that will long be remembered. The guests were: Mr.

and Mrs. R. F. Coble, Mr. and Mrs.

D. H. Rhinehardt, Mr. and Mrs. Davis George, Mr.

and Mrs. C. W. Fuller, Mr. and Mrs.

W. L. Ormand, Mr. and Mrs. D.

L. Froneberger, Mr. and Mrs. R. E.

Scarboro, Mr. and Mrs. Murray Jenkins, Mesdames J. P. Chandler, J.

LA Burke, C. E. Whitney, D. P. Froneberger, R.

H. Martin, R. Robbing, B. F. Dixon, C.

Lockman, Nellie Mason, Tom Simpson, M. J. Sholar, C. A. Kiser, J.

J. George, Misses Ann Phifer, May Williams, Edna Rankin, Mary Darlington, Ira and Pearl Thornburg, Nell Sholar, Zoe Ormand, Evelyn Coble, Ida Rankin, Blanche Phifer, Lillian Coble, Mamie Fuller, Edith Burke, Anna Kennedy, Carrie Mauney, Kate McKeown Elizabeth Kennedy, Fannie Thornburg, Messrs. John Durham, John Williams, I. A. White, J.

J. Ormand, Sam Hovis, Frank Fuller, J. Moody, R. C. Kennedy, A.

A. Roper, Robert Craig, Ernest Mauney, Robert Rowe, Robert Durham, John Ramseur and Plato Durham. Mrs. B. F.

Dixon, of Raleigh, In the guest of Mr. and Mrs. S. J. Durham.

Mrs. Bessie Ferguson, of Loutsburg, is the guest of Mrs. J. Smith. Mr.

and Mrs. E. E. Detter left Monday for Polkton where they will reside. Mrs.

J. L. Burke has returned from Newton, where she was called by the illness of her sister, Mrs. Trollinger. Mrs.

W. H. Balthis, of Gastonia, visited Mrs. S. J.

Durham Saturday. ideal place for a picnic and a day's recreation. Dallas has been furnishing her full share every time to help swell the crowds for the Fourth of July celebrations in Gastonia and Gastonia Is going to return the compliment with interest and send a big crowd to help out her neighbor on the 5th. Good bands have been provided to furnish music during the day and various other attractions for the a- musement of the folks will be on hand. Let's everybody GO TO DALLAS JULY 5TH.

Letters are pouring in to the committee on arrangements from far and wide from former Gaston countians stating that they will be on hand Saturday to hear Governor Blease. The indications are that Dallas will entertain Saturday the largest crowd it has ever had. The following is a sample of the many letters which the committee is receiving daily: Thomasville, June 27, 1913. S. B.

Sparrow, Dear Col. Yours received, was DELIGHTED to hear from you again. I am coming up the 5th if I can possibly get away. I do not know whether I can cme in my machine or not. This depends on the weather.

Make arrangements with the Hoffman House for a room for Gov. Blease and my: self. We are oid friends and will occupy the same room. I have wired Teddy Roosevelt to meet me In Charlotte and accompany me on the rest of the trip. I would enjoy leading the parade with the Governor, and I am sure he would, provided aid not take a notion to sing.

But 11 the unexpected happens I will not he responsible for the consequences. You may expect Teddy and myself (.) meet Cole in Dallas July the 5th it nothing happens to prevent. Your friend, 0. L. WAGSTAFF.

BIG PICNIC SATURDAY. Great Preparations Being Made for Gala Day at McAdenville Next Saturday--Public Invited to Enjoy the Day Under Auspices of Baseball Team. Correspondence of The Gazette. M'ADENVILLE. June 30.

On Saturday, July 5th, the people of McAdenville and the surrounding section are going to have a big picnic with various amusements as special features, such as a baseball, game, merry-go-round, free and a free dinner to all who care to de our guests. This picnic is to be held under the auspices of the McAdenville baseball team and a good time is assured all of our friends who attend. As this is not a campaign year we have decided not to allow any speaker to exploit his candidacy for any political preferment, but the entire day will be given over to mere pleasure. Everybody is invited to be with us and add to the festivities by his or her presence. KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

Cherryville Youth Met Instant Death in Friday's Storm -Bicycle and Buggy Collide, Injuring Floyd Mauney Severely. Correspondence of The Gazette. CHERRYVILLE, June 30. Ira Roscoe Niell, the 12-year-old son or Dora Niell, was killed Friday evening by lightning during a rain and hail storm which visited this section. Young Niell, with three other playmates, had taken refuge in the garage building near the depot.

The boys were standing in the door when the shock came that killed young Niell and knocked all the other boys. down. The theory advanced by some for the escape of the three boys from death was because they had shoes on and the Niell boy was barefooted. Others say that the dead boy must have been standing on the cast door piece and the other boys were not. It is all a matter of presumption as the boys were all together and the living ones can't say whether they were all standing on the cast door piece or not.

Burial was made In the Lutheran cemetery Sunday afternoon at 3 o'clock. The following members of the family survive: Miss Dora Niell, his mother, and two sisters, Mrs. John Wrains, of Cherryville, and Mrs. Worth Black, of Dania, Fla. Floyd Mauney, aged 16, and a son of Mr.

Phillip Mauney, who lives near Cherryville, was the victim or a painful accident Saturday night while returning home from town. Mr. Mauney was riding his bicycle and the night being dark could not see any one coming towards him, and when opposite the Cherryville Manufacturing Co. on the macadam road ran into a horse and buggy, which threw him violently to the ground, breaking both bones in one leg and otherwise bruising him up. The services of a physician were immediately secured, his wounds dressed and last reports say that he is resting well.

Mr. and Mrs. D. P. McClurd and son Ralph and Mr.

and Mrs. D. A. Rudisill spent the week-end with relatives at Henry River. Mr.

and Mrs. Hunter Mauney, of Long Shoals, Mr. and Mrs. B. A.

Putnam, Mrs. Mayme Erwin and Mr. Marvin Putnam, of Waco, were visitors in town Sunday. Mr. L.

H. J. Houser is spending a few days in Avery county with his son. Mr. Chesley Miller, of Shelby, was arrested here Friday night under authority of officers from Wadesboro, on the charge of forgery.

Policeman Li C. Harrelson left Saturday afternoon for Wadesboro with Miller to turn him over to the proper, authorities. Born, to Mr. and Mrs. Henry Allran, Monday, June 30, 1913, a son..