Murder Trial Turned on Confessed Suspect in Stockade
Testimony centers on Oscar Johnston accused of Neal Walton murder near Bel Awe cemetery. Convicts describe Johnston’s night terrors and threats, claim he could leave the stockade unseen, and discuss a locked grate door and possible use of a key. Jury reviews whether Johnston acted alone as witnesses recount a tense, uneasy day in the stockade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oscar Johnston
Neib Gee Trusty
Neal Walton
Ahone Davidson
For Walton
Belawe Crmatery
Johnston
Will
Sumer
Nealahan
Anoier
Walton
Justin
Mat Johnston
Sekaide
Mistin
George Mondy
Witton
William Brown
William
Brown
Jeliston
Wiig
Ian Brown
Tha
Toy Simony
John
Sistin
Lassie Vause
Johnstonne
Kirby
Oglethorpe OEA Attracting Here
The article describes the May 1916 Oglethorpe Training Camp experience for officers reserve corps recruits. It details daily routines from 5:45 wakeup to 6:30 breakfast, marching with heavier packs, extended drills, target practice, and sham battles. It notes 15 mile hikes, open-field overnights, and medal thresholds for sharpshooter. Camp opens May 8th. qualified men may enroll via Colonel Taylor's office Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oglethorpe
Colonel Taylor
Murchison Bank
Gambler Roundup Arrests Include Several Black Men on Fanning Street
John W. Lee, Robert Conyers, E. Conyers, Barry Johnson, William Dyson, Travis Wilson, Henry Lawson, and Thomas Lomack, all colored, were arrested on gambling charges on Fanning Street between 10th and 11th. They were jailed to await Recorder hearing Monday. John Lee also faces resisting an officer charge. Arresting officers were J. O. Bullard, W. W. Lewis, G. W. Bullard, S. H. Fulford, and A. L. Long.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John W. Lee
Robert Conyers
E. Conyers
Barry Johnson
William Dyson
Travis Wilson
Henry Lawson
Thomas Lomack
Fanning Street
John Lee
J. O. Bullard
W. W. Lewis
G. W. Bullard
S. H. Fulford
A. L. Long
Richmond Minister to Speak for War Sufferers
Rev. Dr. E. N. Calisch of Richmond will lecture tomorrow evening at 8:30 at the Temple of Israel to aid war sufferers. He recently spoke here with the Elk Lodge and is remembered fondly. All are invited to attend this public event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
E. N. Calisch
Temple of Israel
Calisch
Elk Lodge
Wrightsville Beach Lures Record Summer Tourist Bids
Tidewater Power Company foresees a peak season at Wrightsville Beach despite wartime tensions. Officials tout higher visitor spending, no Virginia Beach competition, and no Isle of Palms disruption as Lumina and Harbor Island projects proceed. Last season drew 254 574 beachgoers with June and August peaks. 1917 aims higher. Music at Lumina set with first-rate musicians and an announced orchestra leader.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidewater Power Company
Wrightsville Beach
Traction Company
Virginia
Isle of Palms
Charleston
S. C
Fort Moultrie
Skelding
Navy Department
Washington
Lumina
People’s Pleasure Palace
Harbor Island
Harbor Island Auditorium
Tent City
Chautauqua Day Four Highlights Mikado Opera
The fourth day of the Chautauqua features 3:30 Community Singing directed by Wallace Tuttle and Mikado Orchestra with Miss May Valentine conducting. At 8:00 the Gilbert and Sullivan Mikado returns with a star cast and a fine orchestra led by Mary Valentine.
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Wallace Tuttle
Mikado Orchestra and Company
Miss May Valentine
Gilbert and Sullivan Opera
Sala
Fraulein Mayer
Passion Play
Watahwaso
Maine
Princess Watahwaso
Mary Valentine
Pythian Drill Team Set to Appear Publicly Soon
Knights of Pythias drill team met in Castle Hall on Princes Street showing rapid progress. Members anticipate a strong showing against top state teams and plan another meeting on Friday night March 3 at 8 o'clock with full attendance expected.
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Pythian
Knights of Pythias
Castle Hall
Princes Street
Warren's Creamery Highlighted as City Asset
The Warren Creamery in Wilmington is praised as the best equipped plant in the state for producing clarified and pasteurized milk. An eminent milk inspector notes pasteurization kills 90 percent of bacteria, preventing many infant deaths from contaminated milk. Proprietor A G Warren invites the public to inspect the plant Wednesday to Friday from 2 to 5 pm, with special invitation to ladies.
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Warren
Wilmington
United States
Warren Creamery
A. G. Warren
Mrs. W. N. Royall Dies. Widow of A. C. L. General Manager
Mrs. W N Royall widow of the Atlantic Coast Line general manager died Wednesday in Rocky Mount at about 56. Her body was taken to Florence D C for funeral and burial. She leaves three children Norman Royall Sam Royall and Leasa Royall and had long ties to Wilmington where the Royall family lived for years. She was born in Manning South Carolina and educated in Charleston and Florence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
W. N. Royall
Atlantic Coast Line
Rocky Mount
Florence
D. C
Royall
Norman Royall
Sam Royall
Leasa Royall
Manning
S. C
Charleston
S. Co
Royal
Mass Meeting for Men at Fifth Avenue Church
Rev. J. H. McCracken will preach the sermon God Looking For a Man at 3 30 this afternoon. The mass meeting for men will feature male quartet singing led by A R Lyles of Winona Lake Ind and special music. All men are urged to attend.
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J. H. McCracken
Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
A. R. Lyles
Winona Lake
Ind
Naval Militia Unit to be Mustered in North Carolina
Charleston naval officer Dr. H. C. Feagen arrived to examine the 65 men of the recently formed First Division, North Carolina Naval Militia. He will oversee medical checks before a fellow officer issues muster orders to place the division into service upon completion of examinations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
H. C. Feagen
United States Navy
North Carolina
Confirmation Service At Montague North Carolina
Rt. Rev. Bishop Leo Haid will confirm a class of 18 at Montague tomorrow morning at 10 30 o clock. After the services the assisting party will return to this city by automobile.
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Montague
Leo Haid
N. C
Easy Rules to Follow for Flag Etiquette
The article outlines proper flag display practices including sunrise raising and sunset lowering, blue field position, bunting arrangement, street banner mounting, prohibition of flag use in trademarks, not touching the ground, distress signals when inverted, half mast procedures, presidential and memorial day rules, and Flag Day on June 14.
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United States
Beattie to Speak at Wilmington Men’s Meeting
Rev J L Beattie of Rutherfordton N C will address the men of Wilmington this afternoon April 29 at 4 30 at St Andrew s Memorial Hall The lecture series covers biblical history and the life of Christ with charts and a sung response using Alexander hymns drawing a male audience from the church community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Beattie
Rutherfordton
N. C
Wilmington
St. Andrew's Memorial Hall
St. Andrew’s Memorial Hall
Brotherhood
Christ
St. Andrew’s Church
Garden of Eden
Abraham
Isaac
Jacob
Moses
Organ Recital to Premiere Repaired Church Instrument
St Mark's Episcopal church under Rev H A Parish hosts a May 9 organ recital at 8 pm to celebrate a repaired organ with W G Robertson and John F Harris Jr as performers. All, white and colored, invited. Today at 11 am a litany procession and full communion precede the event. Offertory solo by Dr L J Davenport with choir.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. King
St. Mark's Protestant Episcopal Church
H. A. Parish
M. D
W. G. Robertson
St. James P. E. Church
John F. Harris, Jr
Lord
Barry Barmby
L. J. Davenport
National Negro Health Week Closes With Big St Stephen Meeting
The National Negro Health Week ends tonight with a major gathering at St Stephen's A M E Church led by Pastor Dr A J Wilson. Speakers include Dr C W Stiles Dr Nesbitt Dr Avant Dr Davenport Edward Story and Dr A J Wilson. Special music planned.
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A. J. Wilson
C. W. Stiles
Nesbitt
City Men Invited to 4 30 Afternoon Meeting
A cordial invitation is extended to all the men of the city to meet at 4 30 this afternoon and to bring a friend.
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Beach Lights
Wrightsville
Trust Company
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
DR. Beattie
Brotherhood St. Andrew’s
Messrss
Superteens
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