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SUNDAY MORNING, DECEMBER 28, 1919. THE NEWS AND OBSERVER. day, are expected home on Sunday afternooil. Mrs. B.

F. Keith and two sons are at the home of Mr. and Mrs. J. 0.

Caddell. Mr. Howard Hodnett, who has been in New York, spent a short studying, the "Hill" with his mother, before joining his wife at her home in Mars Hill. Mr. and Mrs.

E. Norwood have gone to Winston to spend the holidays. Mr. Mrs. E.

O. Young Kittrell, are visiting Mr Mrs. J. B. Saintsing.

Newly Formed Corporation To tribute Midwest Utilitor For North Carolina. The Utilitor Sales Corporation, of Ayden, N. has recently formed to market a well-known farm tractor in this State. Mr. S.

A. Eure, tary and Treasurer of this corporation. is widely known in the automobile field in connection with so successfully marketing the Pan-American Automobile in the two Carolinas. He has also been an enthusiastic booster for his city and very instrumental in building up nd advertising Ayden, North Carolina. Mr.

J. R. Turnage, president of this new enterprise, is also president of he National Bank at Ayden, and also of Turnage one of the largest n. cantile firms of the State. Mr.

L. E. Turnage, who is vice-president, is also of the firm of Turnage and a very 'successful business man. This new company, made up as it is of suecessful business men in whom the publie has such confidence, is certain of success and growth. In speaking of the Midwest Utilitor, Mr.

S. A. Eure says, "We, have on this tractor only after being fully convinced that it would take the place of a mule or horse on the farm. and after we had thoroughly considered every tractor on the market. We have seen it actually do the work and know by experience that it will be a wonderful helper to the farmer in the South." NEW POSTMASTER FOR KINSTON SOON Examination Will Be Held In January To Secure List of Eligibles Kinston, Dec.

examination to choose Kinston's new postmaster to succeed Walter D. LaRoque will be held January 20. It will be held by the civil service commission at the request of the -General, not as an examination under the civil service act and rules but under an executive order of March 31, 1917. On the same day examinations will be held to supply vacancies at second-class postoffices in Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wisconsin. Postmaster LaRoque tendered his resignation some weeks ago.

His private business demands his time. He has extensive interests. Mr. LaRoque is on his second term. He is a close friend of Congressman Claude Kitchin and is rated among the Democratic leaders in the second district.

Since the first flurry of interest caused by Postmaster LaRoque's resignation the local public has paid little attention to the matter. Several persons are said to covet the place, but none has fallen over himself to let the patrons of the office know it. Ebby Carr, colored, is to be arraigned here on a capital charge. Carr is understood to have been arrested at Parmele, within the past few hours. A telegram from Sheriff A.

W. Taylor said he Carr in custody. It is presumed the sheriff, who was en route to Tarboro on other business, apprehended Carr en route. The negro is charged with having entered the home of a white ACADEMY OF MUSIC TUESDAY DECEMBER NIGHT 30TH THE DIS NGU Lou Tellegen HIMSELF THE LUSTS A THREE ACT PRICES: 50c, 75c, $1.00, $1.50, $2.00, $2.50 ACCURACY IN MEASURING is only a part of our prescription service. We also use only the purest and freshest drugs.

Old drugs lose their strength. And even to the label on the bottle or box we pay particular attention, comparing it with the preseription until there can be no possible error. The prescription filled here is as the doctor orders it in every detail. KING-CROWELL DRUG CO. SPRAGUE SILVER, Manager.

Scene from "The Million Dollar Doll" at the Academy of Music, New Year, Thursday, January 1st. family a short distance northeast of this city Christmas Eve. The family include an elderly couple, their son and his wife, a young woman. The sheriff's office states they are poverty stricken. This elder man, heard a noise and told wife strike a match.

"If you do I'll kill you," said a voice. In a fright the woman struck a match and she and her husband identified Carr, who had worked in the vicinity of the house. The younger woman was away at the time. Carr fled from the premises when couple recognized him. The authorities say a determined search was made for the negro shortly after the incident.

The sheriff's office believes Carr's motive was not robbery. The negro has a police court record. Society Weddings at Kinston. Kinston, Dec. of the most important of the holiday weddings in this section was that at Gordon Street Christian Church here last Saturday of Miss Jessie Wilson and Mr.

Thomas V. Moseley. The marriage was the culmination of a long courtship. Prof. Albert E.

Muilberger rendered organ 5 selections. Miss Mary Gray, wearing dark blue georgette and black hat and carrying Killarney roses, was 0 vocalist for the occasion. Mr. Will D. Hood and Mr.

Robert H. Rouse, ushers, led the bridal procession. Mrs. Allie Whitaker was dame of honor. She wore grey georgette with a corsage bouquet of roses.

1 Miss Lucile Dixon, wearing blue. georgette with black hat, was maid of honor. Dr. Dan W. Parrott was best Inan.

Rev. Bernard F. Smith officiated. The bride is one of the most popular women of the city. Mrs.

Moseyoung ley is prominently connected. Few her immediate relatives are living. The bridegroom is a business man. He secretary and treasurer of a large cotton mill company and has other interests. Miss Mildred McDaniel, daughter of Mrs.

Julia Harvey McDaniel, of North Kinston, and Mr. Samuel Fowle. Linton were married at the McDaniel residence Christmas eve at 7:30 a. m. A limited number of invited friends saw the ceremony performed.

The bride is a member of an old and prominent family of this part of the State. Mr. Linton is a native of Beaufort county. He served overseas during the war. He has been in business here several years.

Miss Ruth Sloop and Mr. Jasper G. Taylor were married recently at the home of relatives of the latter a few miles from here. A large party witnessed- the nuptials. Rev.

W. Marshall Craig, pastor of the First Baptist church, was the officiating minister. Mr. Taylor is a young planter residing in Isnoir county. The bride is a Concord young woman.

She has been spending some time in this county. The following announcement made this week was of interest locally: "Mr. J. W. Daly announces the marriage of his daughter, Susie, to Dr.

Stanley 0. Waldrop, Thursday, eighteenth of December, Asheville, N. The bride is a member of a well known North Kinston family. The bridegroom is Waynesville dentist. WILMINGTON.

Wilmington, Dec. 27-On Monday evening last another "Jazzy Jazz" fest given by Grainger's Orchestra, at Maillard's, which was the second of a series of these dances to be given this season. All of the college boys and girls were present, and this added to the, fact that there was plenty of "pepmusic, made this dance one of the most delightful of the Christmas seagon. The chaperones were: Mr. and Mrs.

Robt. H. Northrop, Mr. and Mrs. Williams Harriss, Mr.

and Mrs. Donald Parsley, and Mrs. Burton Myers. Another delightful dance of the week was that which took place on Tuesday evening, under the auspices of Cantwell Dancing School, when a large crowd was in attendance, and the ball room was attractively decorated for the occasion. On Saturday afternoon last perhaps the most largely attended tea, which has taken place at the Country Club this season was given, when Mrs.

William M. Bellamy was hostess, assisted by Mrs. Marsden Bellamy, Mrs. Philip Warland Delano and Mrs. Edwin A.

Metts. Delicious tea and sandwiches were served, and the Saturday afternoon teas which have proved so popular at the Country Club this season are becoming quite a feature of the social life of this city. The Yuletide season was gaily celebated on Wednesday evening last, when the Inter-Se Cotillion Club gave one of the must delightful dances of the season. A large number of vis tors added the pleasure of the occasion and the ball room was beautifully decorated with Christmas greens, bells, etc. One of the chief eventsof the Christmas season will be the dance given by German Club, the oldest social organization in the State, the dance, to take place on December 31, the old year will danced out and the New Yenr will welcomed in, in ye be old the way.

The dance will be hold in Harmony Circle ball room, which will be attractively decorated for the and a delicious supper will be occasion, sorved. Appropriate souvenirs will be given to the guests, and the occasion promises to be one of the most important social functions of the holiday sea- son. Brilliant Reception Held. Tarboro, Dec. home of Dr.

and Mrs. W. J. Thigpen, Tuesday evethe the most brilliant reception held in Tarboro in The reception was in honor of Mr. and Mrs.

James Lawrence V7 'mington, who were recently married in New York. The guess, were met at the door by the guests of honor and the hostess. and Misses and Snow Thisguests the room pen Martha, where their wraps were left. The guests arrived at 8:30 and played bridge, until 11 o'clock at which time they adjourned to the dining room. This room was gorgeously and artistically decorated in Christmas colors of red and green.

In the center of the table which was of solid mahogony and seating twenty-two guests, was an oldfashioned candelabra brilliantly illuminated by red and green candles. From above the table hung streamers of red and green tinsel which spread out near the table in all directions. With all the lights turned on the room had the appenrance a wonderfully illuminated palace of gems of many colors and while in its midst one had the feeling of suddenly stepping into fairyland. Here 8 four-course luncheon was served, consisting of grape fruit, which was artistically cut to represent baskets, the handles of which were trimmed with holly. oveter cocktail, salad course, ice cream, cake nnd coffee.

The table also contained bon-bons, salted almonds, candies. etc. The luncheon was served by Misses Annie Snow, Martha and Virginia Thigpen and Marion Gorham. Throughout the luncheon many expressions of admiration- for the beauty of the room were heard. After a brilliant evening C.

C. DANIELS, Attorney-at-Law, 20 Broad Street, NEW YORK CITY. M. J. PELIKAN, Notary Public.

Noted Singer Who Appears In Rotary Series Here MADAME GALLI CURCI. the guests departed, many going to the Christmas dance at the Edgecombe hall. Those enjoying the bo3 riahty. 01 the hostess were: Mr. and Mrs.

James Lawrence Sprunt, guests of honor: Mr. and Mrs. S. S. Nash, parents of Mrs.

Sprunt; Mr. and Mrs. G. Clark; Mr. and Mrs.

Geo. A. Holderness; Mr. and Mrs. Sam Clark: Mr.

and Mrs. H. H. Phillips; Mr. and Mrs.

W. Stamps Howard; Mr. and Mrs. Henry Johnson; Mesdames R. T.

Fartar; C. M. Parks, ard G. E. Pennington; Misses Nan and Rena Kate Cheshire and Mr.

John Cheshire. WAKE FOREST. Wake Forest, Dee. Ida Poteat, of Meredith College, has gone to Boston to visit Dr. E.

M. Poteat, after a short visit to relatives in Forest. Miss Ann and Mr. Nathaniel Macon of Henderson have returned to their home after a visit to the family of Dr. B.

F. Sledd. The Woman's Mission Society met on Monday afternoon. The collection for China amounted to $172.85. Capt.

L. T. Stallings has returned from a trip to New York. Mr. and Mrs.

Basil Boyd of Charlotte, are the guests of Mr. and' Mrs. W. L. Ray.

Mr. and Mrs. Lee Gouch are visiting Mr. and Mrs. W.

W. Holding. Mr. and Mrs. Wheeler Martin and Master Wheeler, of Williamston, spent the Christmas holidays parents, Dr.

and Mrs. W. L. Poteat. Dr.

and Mrs. Poteat have returned with them to their home for a short stay. Mrs. Uzzell, and the Misses Uzzell, of Raleigh, are visiting Mrs. J.

L. Gill. Miss Bartha Carroll, of Raleigh, is the guest of her sister, Mrs. R. M.

Squires. H. H. Coburn, of Wellesley Hills, is spending the holidays at the home of Mr. and Mrs.

R. W. Wilkinson. Drs. Craig Jones and Frank Ray, of Richmond, are at home for the holidays.

Among the school girls at home for the Christmas vacation are Misses Josephine Reid, Winifred Royall of Converse; Misses, Rebecca Patterson, Helen Dunn, Mangum and Minnie Holding of. Peace Institute; Virginia La of Richmond Va. college; Elizabeth Lake, Friends Upperville, are happy to welcome Mr. J. L.

Lake, who is at home from West Point for a short stay. Mr. Lake will graduate in June. Prof. I.

E. Carlyle is spending the Christmas week at home with his mother. Mr. Williams Dickson of Spartanburg and Miss Lulie Dickson, of Baltimore, are visiting their parents, Mr. and Mrs.

W. M. Dickson. Mr. William Powell, of Jacksonville, is at home for the holidays.

The local church celebrated Christmas with a beautiful twilight service of song on Thursday afternoon. Dr. H. M. Poteat was in charge of the music.

Mrs. Fay Craig and little daughter of Marion have returned to their home after a visit to Mrs. H. M. Poteat.

Mr. John H. Royall, of Philadelphia, is visiting his father, Dr. W. B.

Royall. Misses Margaret and Isabel Gulley, of Wilmington schools, are spending the holidays with their parents. Miss Mary Taylor is at home from Greenville, S. C. The members of the Wake Forest church gave the pastor a "pounding" on Thursday evening.

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