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The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
Christmas Joys at Durham.

Durham. N. c., Dec. 26.-(Special)-
One Of the most enjoyable occasions in
connection with the Christmas season
was the entertainment and matinee given
a. large number of children yesterday by
the Elks. The Harris Parkerson Stock
Company, which had been playing at the
Opera House all this week. was employed
to give the matinee, and none but the
invited guests were allowed in the Opera
House. There were about Ave hundred
children present-many of whom were
not able to get the good things OF
Christmas-and they had a great time.
Each one was given confectionaries, nuts,
fruits. TOYS. etc.
AS a result of the recent bazaar the
Ladies Aid Society of st. Philips church,
mas turned over to the treasurer of the
church twelve hundred dollars for the
new church building. The treasurer has
other funds in hand for this object, and
in the near future work will begin on a
modern and up-to-date church.
Yesterday the committee of sixteen
ladies, organized sometime ago, sent dim
ners to forty three poor families. The
ladies superintendent the distribution of
these dinners and made happy the heart
of many poor families
In Martinsville, Virginia, yesterday,
Mr.. j. "A Ramsey, of this city, and Miss
Matte Matte Anglin. of Martinsville,
were made husband and wife. They will
come to Durham to make their home.
Last evening Company D, Third Regi-
ment, gave a military ball. There were
some fifteen couples on the floor.
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Two Sisters We'd.

Mooresville, N c., Dec. 26.-(Special.)-
Among the prominent social events in
this section recently was the double we'd
ding at the home of Mrs. S. c. Rankin,
of two of her daughters, Miss Annie to
Mr.. c. T. Carr. and Miss Mary Howard
to Mr. Zeb. burlington. The groom in
each case was from Mocresville. The
event was enc of wide interest. The
ceremony was performed by Rev. DR.. j.
M. Wharey, pastor of the Presbyterian
church. Miss Mary Belle Mills played
the wedding march from Mendelssohn
The two groons entered the room first
and then came Miss Bess Rankin, maid
of honor. Next little Margaret Rankin
brought in the rings on a silver tray.
She was followed by the two brides
Both couples left on the northbound
train Immediately after the ceremony
The brides are the daughters of the late
Mr.. S. c.. Rankin, whose name has long
stood in this section for all that is best
in business and social circles. Mr. Tur-
lington is young lawyer of recognized
ability, ond Mr.. Carr is principal of the
Mooresville Academy. There were
many out of town guests.
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Griffin Patterson.

Winston Salem, n c.. Dec. 26.-(Spe-
cial 1.-THE First Presbyterian church
last night presented a beautiful scene,
being tastefully decorated in honor Of
the Griffin Patterson marriage
The ceremony was performed by the
pastor of the bride. Rev. r. e. Cald-
well in the most impressive manner.
The large pipe organ was presided
over by Miss May Daingerfeld and at 8
o'clock, the hour appointed, the bridal
party entered the beautiful edifice from
the doors to the right and left of the
chancel, while the organ pealed forth
strains Of Lohengrin's Wedding march
The bridal party was preceded by two
little pages-Masters Wright and Pat
terson. clad in white. They led the way
up the side aisles to the center aisle and
down the center to the chancel. Imme-
diately following the pages were the
flower girls, Miss Ethel Patterson,
sister of the bride. and Miss Winnifree
Blease; Messrs. Oscar Dalton, of Jack
sonvlle, and J. L. Kapp; Misses Sadie
Martin and Mary Burton Willie Pat
terson, brother of the bride. and G. f.
Martin: Misses Mary Ogburn and Alice
Rose; R. w. Ogburn and Prof. Lafferty,
Of Davidson College. and Misses Marion
Revelle and Miss Louise Wakefield. of
Charlotte.
Following the train of attendants and
entering from the main entrance was the
beautiful bride, Miss Margaret f. Pat
terson. leaning on the arm of her father,
preceded by her maid of honor. Miss
Rebekah Glenn. Reaching the chancel
she was met by the groom Mr.. John G.
Griffin, of Alabama, where in the midst
of the circle of attendants they were pro-
nounced man and wife.
The bride was attired in a handsome
dress of white wooden cloth. hand en-
broidered and the long flowing trail was
caught up with lilies of the valley and
handsome diamond brooch, present
from the groom. She carried a shower
bouquet of lilies of the valley.
The bridesmaids wore white mousseline
de sole over taffeta. carrying pink car
nations, and the flower girls wore white
organdie with pink and carried white
carnations, The scene presented was
beautiful.
Mr.. and Mrs. Griffin will leave today
for Mobile, Ala. where they will make
their future home and where Mr.. Griffin
is representative of the R. J. Reynolds
Tobacco Company at that city
At the reception the young lady at
terdants at the wedding were presented
with handsome souvenir by the groom.
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ton was rendered the happy couple.
bridal tour. They will live in Thomas
vile.
The bride is a popular young lady of
lovable disposition. The groom is a
young man of promise Both have the
best wishes of their many friends.
Last evening there came here Miss
Allen from Durham, and Architect
Thompson, of Raleigh, who repaired to
the home of Mrs. p. A. Bookers and were
married 1t was not a Gretna Green af-
fair, as reported. Mrs. Bookers was a
friend of the couple.
At the home of DR.. D. A. Stanton last
evening Miss Virginia Summerell and
Mr.. Joseph Hill, both of Wilmington,
were united in marriage. Rev. w. NJ.
Bagby of the NJ. E. Church, was the
officiating minister. Mr.. VIM. A. Ring,
brother-in-law of the bride, was best
man, and Miss Ava Ring, of Winston,
maid of honor. After the wedding a re-
ception was rendered Mr.. and Mrs Hill,
who left on the evening train for Will
mington, their future home. The wedding
march was played by Miss Jessie Ward,
of Randleman. The bride is a niece of
DR.. D. A. Stanton. at whose home the
wedding occurred.
There was a marriage this afternoon
at the home of Mrs. l.. J. Diffee, where
the officiating minister boards. The con-
tracing parties were Mr.. Harris Luck
and Miss Nifopg. Rev. VIM. Porter of
the NJ. p. church officiated
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Fowler Cooper.

Statesville, N. c.. Dec. 26.-(SpeciaL)-
The whole community congratulates Mr.
John Cleveland Fowler upon his good
fortune in winning the hand of Miss
Mattiebee Cooper, daughter of Capt. John
A. Cooper, Of this place. esteemed as one
of the handsomest young women in the
State. The marriage, which was cele-
brated at the home of Capt. Cooper. was
attended by only a few close friends
Rev. c. M. Richards officiated
The bride wore an elegant going a way
gown of blue zibeline, while her maid Of
honor. Miss Julia Gaskill, Of Salisbury
was becomingly attired in blue crepe de
chene. The groom's brother, Mr.. Henry
Fowler, of Charlotte. was his best man,
while the wedding march was rendered
by Mr.. W. P. Bell. A Northern bridal
tour followed.
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Burgir Kelley.

Oxford, N. c., Dec. 26.-(Special) THE
pleasant country home of Mr.. Jesse L.
Kelley, Of Vance county. N. c., was the
scene of beautiful marriage on Deem
Der oath, 1902. The contracting parties
were Mr.. Allie P. Burgin, of Buncombe
county, N. c., an enterprising, progress
sive young business man, and Miss Nan
ME Lou Kelley, the beautiful and accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. j. L. Kelley, and
his wife, Mrs. Fannie Kelley. The parlor
was filled with the best people of the
community. The marriage ceremony was
a departure from the old forms, but was
appropriate and beautiful and was i'm
pressively performed by Rev. G. A. Strad-
ley.
Immediately after the marriage the
happy young couple took the train for
their future home at Old Fort, Mcdowell
county, N. C.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
Complimentary Party.

Mr. and Mrs. w. F. Stricken gave Thurs
Gay evening at their residence on Halifax
street, a party complimentary to their
sister, Miss Willie Harrison, of Rock
HILL S. c.. who has been their guest
during the holiday. The party INDUCED
in games and amusements, the last
game participated in prize was offer
ed to the successful contestant, this be-
ing won by Mr.. Stunkel and the BOBBY
prize being won by Mn. E. S. Wyatt. At
ter this delicious refreshments We're
served to the merry party and then the
guests parted, each having spent most
pleasant evening as the guest of Mr. and
Mrs Stricken
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Hamer-Vans tory.

Fayetteville, N. c.. Dec. 26.-(Special)
Mr.. w. A. Vanstory, of TIE firm of
Beyill G Vanstory, prominent young
BUSINESS man of Fayetteville, and Miss
Martha Hamer. the lovely and accom-
plished daughter of Mr.. and Mrs ]. e.
Hamer, of Tatum. S. c.. were quietly
married at $50 O'Clock last evening at
the home of DR.. and Mrs. E. Floyd, on
Hay street, by Rev. T. A. Smoot, pastor
of Hay Street Methodist church
DR.. and Mrs. Floyd, and a few other
intimate friends of the young couple
were present. They were Mrs. ]. c..
Thomson, Miss Anna Mcmillan, Rev. and
Mrs. T. A. Smoot. Mai. and Mrs. w. B.
Draughen, Mrs. A. V. Maultsby, Messrs
L. A. Williamson and Royal Jones. Mrs
j. E. Hamer, the brides mother, and Miss
Lucy Pearl Hamer and Mr. Eldon Hamer
the brides sister and brother.
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AT THE TxcUtIvE MANSION.
Delightful Reception by the 3 8. p. Club to
Their Young Gentlemen Friends

On Christmas evening the R. S. V. p.
Club rendered most delightful reception
in the Executive Mansion to their young
gentlemen friends.
The young ladies receiving in the front
hall were: Miss Alice Aycock and her
guest, Miss Powell, of Goldsboro. and
Miss Pattie Carroll. The hall was beau
tifully decorated with palms and ported
plants and the guessing contest carried
on there caused considerable amusement,
the subject of the contest being which
gentleman present had the largest appe-
tite. Mr.. Ed. Roe Stamps won the prize.
Those receiving in the right parlor
were: Misses Villa Norris, Mary Hull
McKimmon, Caro- Gray and Licy Haywood.
In the ballroom Misses Gertrude Lam
dis, Eliza Brown and Lily Ferrall re-
ceived.
In the library, which was decorated in
blue, We're: Misses Lula Mcdonald, Kath-
crime Boylan and Elba Gotten.
In the dining room: Misses Lucy An
drews. Blanche Haywood Eliza Rrown
received
In the rear hall: Misses Margaret Mack
ay, Linda Tillinghast and Bessie Trap
Ter received and the decorations were in
green.
Those receiving in the left parlor were
Misses Emily Higgs, Sarah Tyler and
Josephine Boylan. Eliza Knox and Ellen
Dortch.
The reception lasted from to IL, and
during that time thirty-six gentlemen
called as guests of the club. Delicious
refreshments were served throughout the
evening, and those who attended report
delightful time.
After an evening of hearty pleasure
prizes were awarded and souvenirs dis
tributed and at twelve o'clock all de-
parted after expressing many thanks to
the r. S. V. P. Club. The favored ones
were Messrs. William Boylan, Billy Boy
/ Ian, Harry Fenner, Ben Lacy, Willie
Grow, Ed Roe Stamps, Henry Primrose,
CASTOR Rogers. Fred Phelps, Lewis Win
ston, John Monte, Henry Thackson, James
McAden, Herbert Moses, Walter Clarke,
Willie Morson, Bessie Mackay, Lewis
West. Lewis Smith, Tom Addicks, JOS
eph Pogue, Grange Ashe, O'Berry, of
Goldsboro; Vreeland, of Columbia Uni
versity, and Eugene Culbreth, of States
I Vile
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and Mr.. Robert Lassiter, vice president,
welcomed the Butterfly Club" to the
most delightful entertainment in the So
cial history of our town.
The Butterflies are mostly the younger
girls who are enjoying immensely this,
their first season out. Misses Amy
Butler, Rebecca Butler. Alice Cheek,
Laurine Dorsey, Claude Hunter, Willie
Parker Leah Perry Betty Pittman. Sue
Robards, Julia Tucker and Leila Shan
non, were all present, and invited to
meet them were the bachelor members
of the Croatan Club who, to man, re-
sponded These were Messrs. James
Brodie, James Davis. Alex. Cooper, D.
". Cooper, Jr.. Thomas Horner, of
Maurice O'Neil Bat Parham, Brooks
Parham, of oxford; Brown Rose. Phil
Thomas, Edmund Taylor and Drs. Pen
dleton ard Edward Tucker
The game for the evening was
Hearts" The score cards were Stan
laws girls and the TALES tiny gold
hearts.
Misses Alice Cheek, Leila Shannon and
Leah Perry cut for the ladies' prize,
silver locket. Miss Perry won.
DR.. Tucker won the gentleman's prize,
a gold stick pin, which he CALAMITY pre-
scented to his partner, Miss Betty Pitt
man. The consolation, in the form of
pair of dolls slippers. marked Fur de
feet" was awarded to Mr.. James Brodie.
A dainty supper of several courses
was served, furnished by Dughi, Raj
eigh's noted caterer Mesdames T.
NJ Pittman, j. H. Bridgers and Sydney
Cooper were chaperones.
This is only a beginning of the Croa-
tan's hospitalities for the future. The
social life of the place is sure to center
in that popular club.
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Kris Kringle Pops Down the Chimney.

High Point, N. c.. Dec. 26.-(Special.)-
Very interesting Christmas services
were held last evening at the South
Main Street NJ. E. church, a chimney
had been formed of boxes representing
bricks in which was a treat for each
scholar Santa Claus came down this
chimney and after saluting the little
folks, blew whistle, which called
fairy to his side. The fairy with her
magic word caused the bricks to turn into
boxes of candy. which Santa Claus and
the fairy distributed to all the little
folks present
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Prof. Forney's Heart Made Glad.

Greensboro, N. c., Dec. 26.-(Special)--
Prof. E. j. Forney. bursar of the State
Normal and Industrial College, and
principal of the shorthand and business
department, received by express yesterday
magnificent solid silver tea service of
one hundred pieces. as Christmas gift
from various members of his department
who have graduated there since the
college was opened The ladies are
scattered in all parts of the country, and
how they got together and pooled their
affections for their old instructor in
this wise is pregnant subject of specu-
lat;on.
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Married in Asheville.

Mr.. w B. Barrow received telegram
yesterday evening announcing the mar
riage of Mr.. S. j. Thompson, of this city,
in Asheville, on Christmas day. The
name of the bride was not mentioned.
The message stated that Mr.. and Mrs.
Thompson would be in Raleigh on jan
uary Bird. Mr.. Thompson is the well
known member of the firm of Barrett &
Thompson, architects, and man promi-
nent in business circles.
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Marriag, 8 al High Point.

High Point, N. c., Dec. 26.-(Special.)-
Miss Alice Hoffman and Mr.. Will Elliott,
of Thomasville. were united in marriage
at the home of the brides brother Mr..
H. F. Hoffman. on South Main street,
evening, Rev. G. F. kirby was
the officiating minister. The immediate
family and a few invited friends were
the guests. After the wedding a recep-
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27

Inns now of Raleigh, were united in
marriage. The happy event was solemn
lied at the home of the brides mother,
Mrs. Joserhine Bronson, No. 419 Grace
street, Rev. A. d. Mcclure, D. D.,
officiating. The couple left on the $3.50
o'clock Northern train for a short trip
before going to Raleigh, where they will
make their future residence.
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Thompson-L Lane.

Wilson, NJ c., Dec. 26.-(Special.)-M
Henry Thompson, prominent and sue
cessful farmer and business man, and
Miss Annie Lane, a popular and lovely
young lady, the sister of Mr.. Henry Lane
were married on Christmas eve.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1902-12-27
"Croatan Club Entertains the but.
terhy Club"

Henderson, N. c., Dec. 26.-(Special)-
A brilliant gathering of gay young peo-
pie assembled in the parlors of the spa
cious and elegant "Croatan Club" in
Henderson last Friday evening, when
mine hosts, Mrs. Henry Macy, president,
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Bronson Collins

Wilmington, N. c.. Dec. 26.-(Special.)
AT $50 o'clock yesterday morning
Miss Laura Bronson, a charming young
lady of this city, and Mr.. John S. Col
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The one great virtue of Burnett's
Vanilla Extract is purity. 1t is real
vanilla extract and nothing but vanilla
extract Always use Burnett's.
The Owosso times. (Owosso, Mich.) 1897-1926, 1902-04-25
LOCAL NEWS.

Mrs. Samuel Amspoker has gone to
Cedar Rapids, la.
Miss Mabel Fish is bookkeeping for
Hookway & Son.
Ira Peary and family have moved
here from Bancroft.
Mrs Louie E. Lyon is home from a
long visit in Chicago.
J. H. Hathaway is spending the sum
mer in East Hickory, Pa.
Ralph Baker has accepted position
with the Owosso Cigar Co.
A son was born recently to Mr.. and
Mrs. R. T. Smith, 315 Cass st.
Daniel Abrey is home from an ex
tended stay in New York City.
Richard Haley, of Owosso, has been
granted a pension of $50 per month
G. F. Travis has gone to Chicago tC
take up work with the Advance Thresh
er Co.
The infant son of Lloyd Webb, Oak
street, died Tuesday morning of pneu
monia
L. E. Woodland 81 Sons will begin
work on their new furniture factory this
week.
G. J. Robinson, of Muskegon, takes
A. B. Covey's place here as agent of the
Grand Trunk.
Mrs. W. D. Fuller is nursing Mrs. L
G. Brewer, who is quite sick. Littl'
Ethel Brewer is also sick.
Mrs. G. H. Brown, of Ludington, ha
been called here by the illness of he
daughter, Mrs. w. M. Case.
Parkill g. Sons drug store has BEEF
much improved in appearance by tn
addition of several new show cases.
Mrs George Mcdowell has purchase
the house at West Main and State Sts
of William Weidman and will remode
it.
Mrs. G. G. Champion writes HON
from Jacksonville that she and Mrs
Church will be home by the middle G
May.
Mrs Jackson, mother of George Shaw
has purchased Fred Hopkins place O
State street, and removed here fror
Sherwood.
Cement cross walks which were b.
gun in several places about the city Las
fall are being finished up by street con
missioner Crane
A. c. Gardner, formerly engineer {
the Owosso Casket Co., has again bee
reingaged as superintendent of the Owl
electric light plant.
If all the saloonists who have signifie
their intention to do business next yea
secure. good bondsmen, the city wi
have twenty saloons.
Miss Tile Tick is book keeper for "
E. Payne & Co. Her sister, Miss Hell,
ma Tick, succeeds her as book keeper i
Fred Edwards insurance Office.
The two months old son of Mr.. an
Mrs. George Miner. corner West Mai
and Robbins streets, died Monday aftt
a short illness. Interment at Chesai
ing.
Miss Claribel, daughter of Mr.. an
Mrs. s. H. De Hart, of Vernon, will |
married May 81, to Mr.. Bert Norton,
Detroit. Mr. Norton formerly reside
here.
Rev. G. H. Hanks, Mrs. E. A. War,
and Deacons H. w. Parker, L. E. Goul
and G. 7. Campbell attended sessions ,
the Genesee Association of Congreg
tional churches at Durand, Tuesday an
Wednesday.
The Painters Union has given mott,
that on and after May /, members wi
work only nine hours, though receivir
ten hours pay, $3.50. Non Unic
painters of the city, fifteen in humble
are expected to also conform to the rul
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1902-11-23

be judged save on only those lines. The
tremendous growth of our industrialism
has brought to the front many problems
with which we must deal; and trust that
we shall deal with them along the lines
indicated in speech and in action by that
profound jurist and upright and fearless
public servant who represents Pennsylya-
MIA in the Cabinet-Attorney. General Knox.
The question of the sc-called trusts is Dut
one of the questions we must meet In con-
nection with our industrial system. There
are many of them and they are serious;
but they can and will be met. Time may be
needed for making the solution perfect; but
IL is idle TO tell this people that We have
not the power to solve such a problem as
that of exercising adequate supervision
over the great industrial combinations OF
to-day. We have the power and We shall
find out the way. We shall not act hastily
or recklessly, but We have firmly made up
our minds that solution, and right So
luton, shall be found. and found IL will be.
mo nation as great as ours can expect
to escape the penalty of greatness, for
and labor. There are problems ahead OF US
at home and problems abroad. because such
problems are incident to the working out
OF a great national career. We do not
shrink from them. Scant IL our patience
with those who preach the gospel OF craven
yet played part worth playing IL 1t feared
its fate overr.uch-f IL did not have the
courage TO be great.
1--WE of America, we, sons Of q nation yet
teachings OF distrust. spurn the creed of
failure and despair. We knew that the
future Is ours IL we have I'm IN manhood
to grasp II, and we enter the new century
girding our loins for the contest before us.
rejoicing In the struggle. and resolute 90
future shall even suyDass her glorious
past"
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CHIT THE LINE HARD.o
Brief Talk by the President to the
High School BOYa.


Immediately after concluding his address
in the hall the President was escorted to
the north balcony of the building, beneath
which were massed the pupils. President
Roosevelt addressed the boys briefly. He
said:
Boys, 1t was perfectly easy for me to
see by my reception to-day that you felt
happy over the football game of yester-
day. 1 have but word to say to you, and
Will sum 1t up with bit of advice. with
which / think those concerned in the de-
velopment of your team will agree. You
are here to study and while you are at it
study hard. When you have got the chance
to play outside play hard. Don't forget
this; that in the long run the man who
shirks his work will shirk his play I re-
member professor in Yale speaking to
me of a member of the Yale eleven some
years ago and saying:
That fellow is going to fail; he stands
too low in his studies. He is slack there and
he will be slack when it comes down to
the hard work on the gridiron.'
And he did fall too. You are preparing
yourselves for the big work of life in after
life. l earnestly believe in each of you hav-
ing as good a time as possible, but making
it come second to doing the best kind of
work possible; and in your studies, as in
your sports here in school, and afterwa rds
in life, in doing your work in the great
world, it is a safe plan to follow this rule
(and a rule that 1 heard preached once on
the football field: Don't finch, don't foul,
and hit the line hard"
AT the conclusion of the exercises the
President and his party re-entered their
carriages and were driven to the home of
former Postmaster General Smith where
luncheon was served. On the route to Mr.
Smiths residence the scenes of enthusiasm
were repeated. Later in the afternoon the
President repaired to Mr.. Stotesburg s
home, where he met many distinguished
men.