Wilmington Seeks State Troops Mobilization Hearing Monday
Wilmington municipal officials form a seven member delegation to Raleigh to push for bringing the North Carolina State Guard to the city for mobilization. They aim to prove Wilmington is the ideal site, with potential to host up to 8,000 troops if selected, and credit goes to architect James F. Gause for advancing the effort.
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National Guard of
North Carolina
Wilmington
Raleigh
H. J. Slocum
Messrs
A. B. Skelding
W. A. McGirt
W. R. C. King
W. L. Struthers
Marcus Jacobi
Charles T. Nesbitt
Morehead City
Slocum
War Department
James F. Gause
Gause
Wilmington mobilizes for navy and army units
Wilmington moves to form cavalry, infantry, naval reserve, and hospital corps units for potential national service. Recruitments surge with 52 enlistments for cavalry, plans underway for a naval division and an infantry company, led by prominent local men including Dickinson, Peschau, and metts, with medical unit prospects under Dr. Pridgen.
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Wilmington
Uncle Sam
Naval
Hospital Corps
National Guard
Court House
Edwin A. Metts
United States Army
Thomas W. Bickett
Naval Militia of
North Carolina
Messrs
Earl J. Dickinson
Ernest F. Peschau
J. J. Loughlin
W. 8. Dosher
Boys’ Brigade
John van B. Metts
Second
North Carolina Infantry
Goldsboro
Church Streets
C. L. Pridgen
Adjutant General's Office
Raleigh
National Guard of
Willian H. Northrop
B. B. Reyn
Salvation Army service schedule for today in city
Senior and Junior Soldiers will be enrolled this evening. Special meetings by the local corps include an open air service at Front and Princess streets in the morning, Sunday School for all, a 6 45 p m Young People's League at 230 open air service at Presy and Princess streets, and 8 p m services on Dock Street near Front with Brigadier Craw ord and Mrs Craw ord in charge.
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The
Salvation Army
Front
Princess Streets
Il A
Young People’s League
Presy
2Nd Princess Streets
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Dock
Advent Church to Hear Former Pastor Aubrey Today
Elder Aubrey, longtime pastor of the Advent Christian church at Fourth and Church Streets, Brunswick Ga, now en route home from Fort Edward NY, will speak at his former church in morning at 11 o clock and again at 8 in the evening. Public invited.
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Elder
G. Aubrey
Advent Church
Aubrey
Advent Christian Church
Fourth
Church Streets
Fort Edward
Brunswick
Wilmington Y second in inter-city contest sparks big rally
The Wilmington YMCA ranks second in the inter-city membership race as volunteers push for a final drive. Leaders at a 1 15 luncheon outlined plans with C C Cashwell Rev J A Sullivan and others urging church ministers to mention the drive from pulpits today. A large rally is set for Monday at 6 30 with team reports and speeches, luncheon, and other features.
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Wilmington
C. C. Cashwell
J. A. Sullivan
First Presbyterian Church marks 100th anniversary week
The First Presbyterian Church begins a weeklong 100th anniversary celebration with an all‑hands program. Former ministers return, invitations circulate, and attendance is expected large though President Wilson cannot attend due to national affairs. The schedule includes Sunday morning and afternoon services, speeches, and special music.
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First Presbyterian Church
Wilson
Congress
John M. Wells
Babylon
C. W. Grafton
D. D
Mr. Green Fenley
Rural School Rally Day Planned for April 19
The community prepares for a large rural school rally in Wilmington with Dr. Edgar W. Knight and Dr. W. J. Martin among speakers. Students from county schools will travel to the city for a street parade and campus rally at the high school, featuring a declamation contest and prizes. Volunteers with cars are asked to assist transport.
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Court House
New Hanover County
P. Q. Moore
Washington Lett
J. J. Blair
Mioment
Board of Education
Fice
Donations for Month Aid Catherine Kennedy Home
A monthly donations list shows contributions to the Catherine Kennedy Home. Donors include Mrs L K Taylor groceries Mrs Tom Bagley coffee Mrs Ike Solomon cake C D Bornemann coffee Mrs C Green cash 1 50 Mrs J L Sotoman magazines Mrs W Musherebert Mrs H F Wilder cash 5 Messrs Hw Bunting Bellamy drugs Independent Plate Ice Companies ice daily.
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Catherine Kennedy
Catherine Nedy
L. K. Taylor
Tom Bagley
Ike Solomon
C. D. Bornemann
C Green
J. L. Sotoman
W. Musherbert
H. F. Wilder
So Cash
Hw Bunting Bellamy
Independent Plate Ice Companies
Ice Daily
Easter Costumes From The Bon Marche Offer Fresh Styles
Bon Marche promotes Easter apparel with new spring garments selected for style. Tailored suits and dresses range from 12.50 to 59.50, with a large stock including larger sizes and fashionable fabrics.
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Bon Marche
Easter Millinery Week Offers Stylish Hats at Lower Prices
Miss Swanson of New York designs and makes hats in our work room for quick sale. The Easter assortment includes hats at 5.00 6.50 7.50 9.00 and 10.00 with Georgette Crepe and Chiffon Crepe values. Special Georgette at 1.69 and Chiffon Crepe 40 inches wide at 1.39 yard.
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Swanson
New York City
Pretty New Spring Neckwear
The hair dressing demonstration drew strong crowds and will run for four more days with real human hair switches and transformations to match any shade at reasonable prices. An expert hair matcher attends while this week’s neckwear display features Georgette and Sport collars. Organdy collars sell at 25 and 67 cents, while collar and cuff sets in Organdy Georgette and Crepe de Chine range from 50 cents to 2.50 dollars.
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Infantry
Coast Artillery Company
George W. Gillette
Engineers
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