davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
A Friend i'm Need.
Decemher 1.1904.

December 1. 1904
Editor Sunny Smile
Dear Sir:-I trust that in the kind
ness of your heart you Will accept he
inclosed manuscript. Its acceptance
means much to me, as 1 am the sole
support Of a bed-ridden mother-in-
law. and my resources are exhausted.
If / do not sell the story she win
starve.
Yours very truly
JOHN j. JONES.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
peter jackson Dereated.

(By the Associated Press.)
Marlboro, Mass, May 26.-Sam
Langford, Of Cambridge was given
the decision tonight over young Pc
ter Jackson, Of Baltimore, at the
end OF a close and exciting fifteen
round bout
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
Department Child Study.
Enjoyable Afternoon.

The Domestic Department Of the
Woman's Club held its last meeting
yesterday afternoon. The subject of
the meeting was Gardening" and
Prof. Harold Hume delivered an in
teresting and instructive lecture. All
present enjoyed it and in the future
the ladies will know better what to
plant and how to Vcare for it. The
meetings of this department will be
resumed in September
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
Senior Glass Entertained.

Elon College, N. c.. May 27.-In
response to a most cordial invitation
from Prof. and Mrs. p. j. Kernodle,
the senior class of 1895. 1.-THE Orig
inal Thirteen was, this evening, the
fortunate recipient of the highest
courtesies ever extended through any
social function at Elon College.
There were present: President w.
w. Staley, Miss Elsie Ramsey, of the
music department. and the entire SEN
Tor class, consisting of Miss Maude
Taylor, j. A. Long, Miss Susie Hol-
land, r. Lee Williamson, Miss lola
Kernodle, F. 7. Banks Miss Maude
Knapp, Charles E. Holland. Miss Mary
Pritchard, d. NJ. Davidson, Miss Mary
Lou Pitt. M. l.. Bryant, Edward
French.
The commodious parlors were
thrown open to the unrestrained pleas
ure of the class, and the unexcelled
banquet was a sufficient testimony to
the already we'll recognized truth that
Mrs. Kernodle has reached perfection
in social skill, and the rare art of
entertainment.
Prof Kernodle was a hearty par
taker in the festivities with the class
which esteem him most highly.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
Holton-Spencer.

Pantego. n. c., May 27.-Probably
the prettiest wedding that has ever oc-
Cured in this town took place We'd
nesday evening at $50 o'clock.@ when
Prof. r. C. HoIton and Miss Miranda
Spencer were married at the Christian
church by Rev. w. o. Winfried, the
pastor The church was profusely
decorated with flowers. In either
aisle was a floral arch and gate opened
with ribbon by a little girl and boy at
each. Under these the bridal party
passed and took position on either side
of a large central arch, under which
the bride and groom took the sacred
vow, while Miss Katie Jones. of Balti-
more, Md, played softly Lohengrin's
Wedding March.
The attendants were: Mr.. Claude
d. Tunstall, of Grenville, as best man,
with Miss Ada Adams, of Bath, as
maid of honor: Mr.. Leslie Jones, of
Swan Quarter. with Miss Lillian Spen-
Ger, of Pantego; Mr.. Dan l.. Berry,
with Miss CLYDE Jones, both of Swan
Quarter: Mr.. Clarence Dunbar OF
Leechville, with Miss Minnie TunstalL
of Greenville; Mr.. Fred j.. Viola, with
Miss Phrocine Frishee, both Of Bel
haven.
Prof. Holton was graduated at the
University of North Carolina last Jd"e
and entered the educational field, lie
is an energetic and ambitious teacher
aed principal of the graded school at
Oriental, n. G..
Miss Spencer is one of Pantego' 8
most accomplished and popular young
ladies She is a student of the Nor
NAL and Industrial College of Green's
boro, and a teacher in the public
schools of Beaufort and Hyde coun-
ties, where she has achieved marked
success. The large collection of val
liable and costly presents attest the
esteem in viii. h this popular couple
is held.
A splendid reception with refresh
ments was given the bridal party ana
relatives at the home of Mrs. w. H.
,ShaVenuer.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
n -
No More Tight Lacing.

We all know that there Is no tight
lacing any more. Amy woman will say
so. Every woman wears a corset. but
Lori it is so loose that you could put
ten pounds of candy inside and she
would still rattle in 1t. The death of
woman in ST Louis from alleged tight
lacing is one of those stories invented
by mere men to cast up to their wives
when the men want an excuse for be-
ing ill-natured in the morning after
the club dinner. Tight lacing used to
be classed with rum and tobacco as a
scourge to the human race, and the
best thing to do with it under such
circumstances was to eliminate it from
consideration, by the men. A No As
corset on a No. 46 used to produce
effects that were painful not merely to
the wearer but to the beholder. For
example, she acquired a red nose. she
Wheezed and waddled, she assumed q
dumb-bell shape and attitude that met
the demands of the fashion journals.
but not of esthetiCs. and she advertised
her disrobing to all the house by j
loud pop, when the corset strings were
cut. Therefore, there is no more tight
lacing. The alleged victim in st. Louis
died from the effects of st. Louis at
mosphere. diet and politics.
At the same time we take this oc-
casion to reprehend the pictures that
certain corset makers ore applying to
our house fronts. our subways. our
fences, our public libraries, our roof
tops and other points of advertising
vantage, because they tend to create
the impression that Iacing is still per-
Missile. These pictures represent a
woman of heavenly grace, of the usual
width except at the waist, which she
has compressed until it becomes a
mere handle like that of a goblet.
Now, a person who is two feet across
the shoulders ought not to have a
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
= 4
German at Horner Barracks.

Oxford, N. c., May 27.-The final
german at the barracks of Horner Mil
itary School Friday evening closed the
festivities of the commencement. The
Tarboro band of the Second Regiment
furnished beautiful music. The hall
was decorated in the colors of the
school and of the companies and a
large number of spectators were pres
emit The figures of the dance were
led by chief leader, Cadet Struthers,
with Miss May White, of Oxford, as
sisted by Mr. B. K. Lassiter, with Miss
Holmes, of Richmond.
Those dancing were: Miss Helen
White. with Mr.. Eugene Crews; Miss
Julia Winston, with Cadet Fl. L. Per-
nv; Miss Grace Sutherland, of Rich
mond. with Cadet Bristow; Miss May
White. with Cadet Struthers; Miss
Gertrude Lands, with Cadet Clark;
Miss Annie Crews, with Cadet Baker;
Miss jamie Booth, with Cadet Gordon
Smith; Miss Sophie Taylor, with Cadet
Farrier. j.; Miss Gather, of Hertford,
with Cadet Adams; Miss Brown, OF
Davidson, with Mr.. George Long; MISS
Robinson, of Elizabeth City. with
Cadet Long; Miss Outlaw, of Elizabeth
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
A Young Raleigh Man Married.

A letter was received this morning
from Boston, Mass, announcing the
marriage of Mr.. Richard Battle
Stunkel, an old Raleigh boy, to Miss
Nellie Wait. of Boston. Mass. They
were to have been married next Octo-
Der, but the brides mother, becoming
very i'll on last Tuesday, wished to see
them married before passing away, 50
the marriage was performed at once
and a pleasant surprise to Mr.. Stun
kels relatives and friends resulted
Mr.. Stunkel is the son of Mrs. I.
Stunkel and of the late Augustus r.
Stunkel, of Raleigh. For the past two
years he has lived in Quincy Mass,
where he holds a position as drafts
man with the Falls River Shipbuilding
and Construction Company. The bride
is very charming and cultured
daughter of the late Mr.. j. w. Wait of
Boston, Mass, and is a highly popular
young lady among her wide circle OF
friends. They will make their home in
Quincy, Mass.
Their Raleigh friends send their
congratulations and wish them much
happiness.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
Capt. j. b. Lloyd Entertains.

Tarboro, N. c.. May 27.-Thursday
evening at $50 Capt James b. Lloyd
entertained quite an elegant company
of ladies and gentlemen in his sur
burban home. Oakland.
Misses Margaret Hinshaw. of Winston;
Eugenia Harris, of Salisbury; Sally
station. Maud Northward. Anna
Howell, Martha Jacocks, Sally and
Louise Barlow Emma Lewis and jose
phine Speight, Mr.. and Mrs. w. A.
Hart Messrs. John II. Rogers. of Nor
folk; Bennett Bum. r. c.. Allsbrook.
K. B. Thigpen. j. E. Kelly, Halston
MacNair, w. S. Barlow, Jr w. l..
Speight. Jas. r. Gaskill, H. d. Teel,
Drs Whitehead and Williams.
The following list of toasts indicat-
i've of the character of the evening S
festivities were responded to in face
tiouS vein:
The ladies-Earth's fairest flowers,
Gods last but best gift to man. What a
bowling wilderness this world would
be without them, by James r. Gas
kill; The Legal Profession. by r. G.
Allsbrook; College Days by Walston
MacNair, Esq; The Dentists, by Dr. c.
A. Whitehead; Bachelors-Let us then
be up and doing, with our hearts on
triumph set, still achieving, still pur-
suing, and each one a wife soon get,
by j. r. Kelley Barkis Willin'-Is
Peggatry Ready? by X. b. Thigpen:
Our Gentlemen Guests responded to
in most felicitous manner by Miss
Sallie B. Station.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1905-05-28
y - -
GRADY-COWAN.
Prominent North Carolinian to We'd
I'm Tennessee.

Prominent North Carolinian to We'd
I'm Tennessee.
The following invitation has been
sent to friends:
REV and Mrs. Benjamin Moss Cowan
request the honor of
your presence at the marriage of their
daughter Bessie
to
Mr.. Robert Gibson Grady
on the evening of Wednesday, the
seventh of June,
at quarter after eight o'clock
Presbyterian Church
Colliervilie, Tennessee"
Mr.. Grady. who is a prominent at
torney of Wilmington. has many
friends throughout the State. and
these will all join in congratulations to
him on this happy event in his life.
Firmess Practice.
The following hours will be observed
at the Kirmess practice Monday:
$50 o'clock a. m.-Egyptians
Slaves, Nile Worshipers,
II a. m.-May Pole and Ballet
Spanish and Italian girls
4.30 p. m.-Greek Ladies, Soldiers
$50 p. m.-Rehearsal of the whole
Kirmess at the Academy.
\ i \
Pearce-Fe Ferguson.
The following invitation has been
issued to friends:
THE pleasure of your company is re-
quested at the marriage of
Miss Anna Lee Ferguson
and
Mr.. William Leak Pearce
on the morning of Tuesday, the thir-
tieth of May,
at nine o'clock,
at the residence of Miss Olivia
Whitaker,
Enfield North Carolina"
4 X =
Department Child Study
The Department of Child Study OF
the Woman's Club will hold its fina
yearly meeting Friday. June End, a
the Raney Library Committee Room
at 4:3O o'clock. Two important paper:
will, be presented on the following
subjects: THE Hygienic Management
of Children with especial reference &c
their Diet and "Mal-nutrition ane
How it Shows Itself in the Schoo
Child" All books belonging to the
department should be returned at this
meeting A full attendance Is de-
sired since the work for the coming
wear will be discussed.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-17

compete for the gold prizes valued at $3.50
offered by the park management.
The sports and pastimes OF merrie Eng
land and the picturesque Maypole dance
will form a most enjoyable entertainment
in the baseball park. and elaborate ar
rangements are being perfected 10 ac-
commodate the thousands which annually
patronize this occasion. The last week
OF the sensational cycle Whrl" is an
nounced and notable speciality is the
double auto slide down the chutes al $780,
$50 and p. m
In addition 10 these special attractions.
the roller skating rink, the bamboo slide
and a new bill in the open-air theatre
hold out strong inducements 20 the pa
irons as also the midway novelties. The
concerts OF the Banda Napoli are attract
ing marked appreciation, and the Lewis
O'Clock feast and the regu-
lar bakes from II 20 p. m. continue
70 invite increasing patronage. The bath
ing beach is also resorted 10 by hundreds
In pursuit Of the refreshment and exhl-
aration which accompany the plunge into
the saline element.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-17
The News Of the State

ter, who died about noon. Friday. were
held from the residence OF Walter l. Lee
this afternoon and were attended by a
large number OF personal friends and
those OF the family Mrs. Baxter had been
great sufferer for a number OF years,
but had borne her troubles with great for
titude.
Rev. Thomas f. Bartlett was the Off
ciating clergyman and the burial was at
Arnold cemetery. Singers from the church
and Sunday school assisted at the SER
vices.
Wednesday the annual picnic OF the
Baptist Sunday school will be held at the
Country club grounds where games for
young and old, swings. hammocks. shady
trees and cool breeze, II any can he had,
VIII be In order. As usual transportation
to and from the grounds will be available
and the usual facilities for soda lemon
ade and ice cream will be enjoyed. The
youngsters have been looking forward
with pleasure 10 this occasion for many
days
Thursday the fremen have decided TO
attend the Crescent Park musted and as
the machine played quite close 10 200 feet
at the recent trial there are hopes that
the Fire King will be heard from among
the winners, IL there IL a good crew 10
pump.
Miss Blanche s. Johnson received "A Wis
IL from her cousin. Miss Amy Sbrieve Of
Ashcroft and Miss McCloud OF Readville.
Mass, yesterday afternoon
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-17
CRANKS ON
PHONES TO
BE USELESS

The Sagneto switchboard OF the Union
Telephone exchange is 20 be replaced by
the new common battery board during
the next two weeks, and the operation
known rs cutting over" will entail the
moving Of thousands OF lines and tapping
all the cables IN which circuits are
brought into the office and connecting
every wire with cables running 20 the
mean distributing frame OF the new
switch board.
The frame Is in the form OF a big rack,
TO one side OF which come the lines
from subscribers instruments. and 10 the
other side of which are attached connec-
ton with every jack or switch socket
In the switchboard At the outer edge Of
the frame are the heat coils lightning
arresers and other appliances for pro-
tecting the sensitive apparatus tying to-
gether the speaking and hearing nerves"
Of the telephone system. The lines from
the outside are carried TO the edge Of
the frame and separated, and then each
is taken 10 Its individual set of coils and
arresters
The two sides Of the frames are con-
nected by short pieces OF wire called
jumpers. which may be moved about TO
facilitate the convenience OF operation
That is TO say, one end Of a Jumper may
" aNtHNi'I ~ any incoming Aue al one
side OF the frame. and the other end 10
any switchboard connection at the other
side. This makes A. possible 10 bring an
outside circuit-as the line from the sub
criber's telephone Is called-to any de-
sired terminating point in the switchboard
by simply shifting the cross-connection.
The time selected for the final step is
generally late at night, when even d large
office has few calls The operating force
has been thoroughly broken in at its new
positions and all places ordinarily occu-
pied by operators at that hour are filled
on both boards. Behind the distributing
frames stand two gangs Of men, those
at the old board taring the wires away
when the signal is given. while those at
the new once force into place the heat
coils that complete the circuits.
When the new board has been "cut in
repair men will take the cranks of the
old telephone boxes, these not being
necessary in the new system I'm which
Central Is notified by simply lifting the
receiver Of the hook.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-17
U. S. vi. S. C. STATION AT
SUMMER CAMPING GROUNDS

Capt Harry Lttledale OF the Paw
Life Saving corps. with surfmen Alix
and Ford OF the Manchester street sta
tion. accompanied Commodore Longfellow
Yesterday forenoon on a tour Of duty TO
the summer camps below Pawtuxet.
where stations were installed and
equipped with life buoys and medicine
chests with the necessary flags and signs
10 signify where help could be obtained.
The four Dared boat laden deeply with
the needed supplies was used on the trip.
and the first stop was at the Brown farm
where a demonstration OF resUscitation
work was given the campers and the use
of the medicine kit was explained
\ complete crew OF Eve men IN charge
OF Fred T.. Thayer was organized 10
serve until the camp breaks up late I'm the
fan
4 pcnnaut flying from the Anthony cot
tago un Rock Island indicates tho location
OF supplies and a life buoy there and
thcu the crew proceeded TO Riverdalo
where chest Of medicine was placed on
the corner Of Mr. Aliens land facing the
beach. Lieut. Allen is 90 organize a
crew here.
A large party OF cottagers. campers and
cNcurslonlsts assembled whore thcrcsusci-
tatipn work was demonstrated by the
mon under Capt Littledale and Conn
modorc Longfellow explained tho various
movements.
At Coles Camp Boat club. which has
about ~ members and has a wharf com
mand.ng the bathing place for 900 or
more people. an aluminium steel ifo buoy
was hung ready for use and % Junior and
ruf hn IA eli
to the ones az Shawomet Reach
several cuts were attended hv tho
volunteers a. Kirvins beach station sat
urdav and SUNDAY whore thousands
thronged the beach and water Tor hours
In tho afternoon and evening
A. Crescent Park n woman who had a
faint spell was helped into the patrol
boat until che recovered and was able
10 resume her bathing with her friends.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-17
CENTRAL FALLS.

The funeral Of Joseph Charter took
place Saturday from hts xltc home on
SN'vian stteet. and was attended bv a
large gathering OF relatives and friends.
The services took place AZ tho Church Of
NotTc Dame and were conducted by Rcv.
Father Creation, assisted 10y Rev. Fathers
Prince and Desrochers Tho choir ~ the
church sang appropriate selc -tlons during
hs services
Burial took place AZ Notre Dame cenlc-
tery and the bearers. selec's1 from st
Josephs society. we're Joseph Davigu,a
Joachim Gendron. Benoit pouton. Ph'ho
Leduc. Louis Perry. Gilbert Jeanette
August parddis.
l.can club and friends. 10 the numhsr Of
100 attended a clambaxe n Huberts larrl
Cumberland Hll. Yesterday.
Officers ~ Branch Daniel OConnell. I.
y. r. we're installed Yesterday.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-17
COM ES A TIM
When Coffee Shows What Il Has Been
Doing.

"Of late wears coffee had disagreed
with me. writes a matron from Rome.
y. Y. ITS lightost punishment was IN
make me logy' and dizzy. and II seemed
10 thicken mp my blood
THE heaviest was when II upset nv
stouach comr lctcly. destroying my mp
petite and making me nervous and irri-
table. and sent me 20 my bed. After one
of these attacks IN which T nearly lost
my life. l concluded 90 quit and try
Postum Food Coffee
1T went right to The spot I found it
not only y most palatahic and refreshing
beverage. but food as well.
AN my ailments. the loglness' and
dizziness. Tho unsatisfactory condition of
my blood the nervousness and irritahilitv
disappeared IN short order ana my soreIy
AFFLICTED stomach began quickly 70 re-
cover began 10 rebuild and have
steadilv continued until now Have a
good appetite and am rejoicing IN sound
health. which owe 20 The use II Postum
Food Coffee Nnme given by Postum
Co Battle Greek Mich.
There's n reason.
Read the little book The Road to
wellville" found In each pka.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-17
PAWTUCKE1.

Judge Emerson sentenced Catherine
Robenshaw to IS months at the state
workhouse yesterday for keeping a dis
orderly house
Thomas A. Clarke. a member of clas
1907 OF the Pawtucket High school. oc
cupied a room in the Thorndke hotel,
jamestown. on the grounds OF which
lightning struck a few DAYS ago.
Rev. Frank Appleton and wife. who
leave Thursday for a six months trip TO
Europe were presented with purse Of
gold by the parishoners OF Trinity
church. Mrs Appleton was also given
n solid gold brooch pin. John Booth made
the presentation speech.
Edward McElroy was arrested last
evening for breaking windows IN a build
ing near the stone crusher on Brook
street.
Rev a. w jefferson has accepted a
call TO a Buffalo church
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-17
RIVERSIDE,

Items OF news can be left at Cons res
taurant on Bullocks Point avenue and
they Will receive prompt attention and
publication.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-17

pays all expenses for one week az an eX-
cellent hotel and railroad travel Prov
idence 20 White Mountains and return.
For tickets Apply
j. u. HALL TOURIST CO.
Limited number. Daily News Office.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-17
BIG EVENTS AT CRESCENT
PARK DURING THE WEEK

The annual muster and tournament Of
the Veteran Firemen ~ New England and
rnN evST-P0pUfsF ErrTr1raH day Hrs Ebe-
ciai events at Crescent Park during the
present week on Thursday and Saturday.
Mth and 2lst instants. respectively. The
entry hst shows conclusively that many
oi the most celebrated hand machines will
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-17

Four young men I'm a carriage ran over
a child near Crescent Park Yesterday af-
ternoon and drove off in a hurry 4 little
later a carriage containing four men wa a
held up by Sergeant Bickford at River
side square and held 10 await the arrival
Of Patrolman Menzel who came No later
and said that they were not the men
wanted.
The committee that is arranging for the
lawn party 70 he held Wednesday evening
for the beneht Of St Brenden's church
met yesterday afternoon. when the many
sub-committees reported progress Nearly
every committee -reported- that their eff
forts had been more than a success
Mrs Walter Dodge Gammons Of the
Sunshine cottage Is arranging for q Jap
anese tea party 10 be held Wednesday Of
next week Tea will he served from 2 un-
I'll q
A train OF 10 cars from Boston and one
~ fvo passed through this place yester-
day filled with pleasure seekers and Cres-
cent Park was the terminus.
The Rev. " A Remick pastor OF ST.
Marks Episcopal church and Mr. John :.
Paine left this morning for Woodville. y
u, whore they will srend a week or more
hunting and fishing
Hugh N"Lang, who has been a resident
OF this place for 90 years left this morn
ing for Charleston. Mass. when he will
make his home with a brother.
The Providence news. (Providence [R.I.]) 1891-1906, 1905-07-17
2AWTUXET

Boating OF all sorts was very popular
yesterday a large number of trippers
passed through enroute for camps. FOR
days outing tho amusement places be-
low the village and simply for the enjoy
ment Of a few hours IN the historic ui1
place. There was as usual a big feet q
boats fishing for sqIit strung from Paw
tuxet Neck % Greene's Island and varying
luck was reported
Th> funeral services % Mrs. Lucy Bax-