Audubon Freight Expert Garrett Hart Killed in Wallace Train Accident
Garrett J Hart head of the Southern Freight Claim Agency died instantly after falling from a northbound Coast Line train near Wallace while en route to Goldsboro He was a longtime Wilmington area resident and freight rate expert survived by his wife and three children Funeral plans listed West Point Virginia burial expected with family accompaniment The body was brought to Wilmington at 1 55 this morning and the family home received the remains The incident occurred shortly after the train left Wallace at about 30 miles an hour
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garrett J. Hart
Audubon
Sgouthern Freight Claim Agency
Garrett
Wallace
Coast Line
Hart
Goldsboro
Southern Freight Claim Agency
W. E. & S. Railroad Company
Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington
William B. Hart
Virginia Hart
Garrett J. Hart, Jr
West Point
Revival Underway With Dr. H. M. Wharton at First Baptist
Dr. H. M. Wharton arrived this morning in Wilmington and is set for revival meetings at the First Baptist Church. His return follows a missed Richmond connection, with nightly services to begin at 7 45 led by Mr. P. W. Bush and opening sermon by Dr. Wharton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Wharton
First Baptist Church
Richmond
Hart
Wharton
Orton Hotel
Wilmington
Baltimore
Dr. Wharton
E. G. Woody
Winter Park
Armory
P. W. Bush
Hostler Examination Date Advanced by Civil Service
The United States Civil Service Commission advances the hostler examination closing date due to early needs. Eligibles must submit applications by the revised deadline to be considered for the position.
Centenary Celebration Plans at First Presbyterian Church
The second day of the centennial program drew many attendees as greetings and music highlighted the service. Clergy from church courts and synods delivered remarks and introductions while Dr. Martin spoke on the highway to success. A reception followed in Chadbourn Memorial Hall for visiting distinguished guests.
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First Presbyterian Church
H. C. McQueen
St. Andrew’s Church
J. N. H. Summerell
D. D
Synod of North Carolina
A. D. McClure
W. W. Morton
Wilmington
United States
John M. Wells
W. M. Baker
Ola
Parks
St. James’ Church
W. W. Moore
Sullivan
W. H. Sprunt
M. J. Martin
Davidson College
A. J. Howell
Martin
Chadbourn Memorial Hall
Shelley
Peyton H. Hoge
D. D. Solo
Capel
Anna Graham Harris
Col
Walker Taylor
Moore
LL. D
Union Theological Seminary
Clarendon Lodge Degree Team Wins Pythian Contest
Clarendon Lodge Knights of Pythias degree team was declared winner after a contest with Stonewall Lodge at the Pythian Castle. Four candidates received degrees as judges from Jefferson Lodge faced difficulties in deciding between two highly skilled teams.
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Clarendon Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Stonewall Lodge
Pythian Castle
Jefferson Lodge
Excessive infant deaths noted in U.S. Baby Week push
United Press reports that about one in ten babies in the United States die before age one. The Children's Bureau links high infant mortality to broader health declines, urging Baby Week campaigns across thousands of communities and urging nationwide action.
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United Press
Washington
United States
Federal Children’s Bureau
W National
Children’s Bureau
Safety First Shows Substantial Miner Mortality Benefits
United Press reports from Washington that the Safety First program, long promoted, is beginning to yield substantial mortality reductions among miners per the Bureau of Mines bulletin. The article notes improved safety practices and ongoing national implementation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Washington
Bureau of Mines
County Board Approves Public Defender Salary and Road Plans
The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session with W H MacMillan presiding. They set the public defender salary at $50 a month and appointed tax listers led by B F King and Walter Rutland. They referred road work petitions, planned a $17 000 bond issue, and invited all to a Wrightsboro oyster roast hosted by the Wilmington Co operative Truckers Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bickett
Allen Pearsall
Wrightsboro
Wilmington Co-operative Truckers’ Association
Board of County Commissioners
W. H. MacMillan
W. A. McGirt
Raleigh
Wilmington
National Guard
Edgar Williams
Fort Fisher
MacMillan
Captain Williams
Yopp
Permanent Road Committee
Marsden Bellamy
Pearsall
McAdams and
Holly Shelter
Topsail Sound
Orrell
Messrs
B. F. King
Walter Rutland
J. Herbert Johnson
Cape Fear
T. J. Burnett
Federal Point
A. B. Sandlin
J. N. Shepard
Harnett
Benjamin BE. Ellis
Masonboro
J. D. Brown
J. P. Herring
W. F. Jones
Hewlett
Superior Court
W. A. Harrell
Daniel Li. McColl
Bruce B. Cameron
Robert Dicks
John D. Cottle
OR. Allen
C. W. Sien Ye
Morehead City Gets The Honor For Mobilization Site
A Wilmington delegation pressed Col. H. J. Slocumb to select Camp Glenn near Morehead City as a national military training camp. They argued the site already has substantial investment, rail access, hotels, and extensive health and utility facilities ready for 5 000 to 8 000 troops with ample drainage, roads, and water supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Raleigh
State Guard
H. J. Slocumb
Camp Glenn
Morehead City
E. A. Metts
Slocumb
War Department
Messrs
W. A. McGirt
A. B. Skelding
Marcus W. Jacobi
D. L. Struthers
Col
Walker Taylor
Chas. T. Nesbitt
Edwin A. Metts
New Hanover County
Carolina
United States
Smith’s Creek
Burnt Mill
Cape Fear
Atlantic Coast Line
Seaboard Air Line
United States Coast Guard
Seminole
Wrightsville Beach
New Hanover
Swift and Armour
Morris Packing House
North Carolina
Abunance
North
South Carolina
Standard Oil Company
National Oil Company
Texas Oil Company
Fort Caswell
Cape Fear River
United States Marine Hospital
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Emains
City
First Presbyterian
C. D. Foard
J. M. Craig
O. B. Flowers
T. J. Gause
J. T. Turlington
B. H. Houston
L. G. King
John F. Rulfs
Joe B. Brinkley
E. W. Hollis
Southerland
Fred Sterh
K. H. Brady
J. A. Hines
Charles Childs
J. B. Griffith
Jas. H. Newkirk
George Carlton
G. D. Farrow
Chas. W. Clemmons
T. L. Morton
John Hill Brown
Fred L. Pearsall
Cc. W. Lassiter
William Baldwin
D. Gi. Oe
J. M. James
R. J. Griffin
G. T.W Johnson
William K. Walker
J Cc. Reville
Wm. T. Ritter
C. E. Hill
L. A. Barlow
A. G. Bowden
C. F. Howell
Wm. T. Shepard
Young Montgomery
B. B. Trask
K. W. Robinson
P. M. Holmes
W. H. Hudson
J. F. Benton
C. C. Williams
J. S. Canady
W.D. George
R. H. Orrell
L. Y. Stein
Paul Smith
J. M. Hewett
R. G. Hodgkins
A. F. Fales
J. O. Herring
W. P. McGlaughan
F. C. Clemmons
J. D. Orrell, Jr
H. C. Marshall
J. G. L. Gieschen
M. Rosenmann
D. L. Moore
H. M. Solomon
Thos. J. Moore
Chas. Rogers
Raddock
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Cement Products CO
East Point
Atlanta, Ga
Murchison
Wilmington, N. C
Oliver Bl'dg
Pitteburg, Pa
Bon March (Incorporated
Jersey
Shantung
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