Local Social News Highlights in Wilmington Area
A roundup of visits engagements and social events. Miss Louise Beery visits Fayetteville Mrs F M Parks and Miss Louise Beery stays in Fayetteville with Mrs Park. Miss Emma Pemberton returns from Fayetteville. Dancing and engagements noted with Miss Mary Epps Baxter and Morris Allan Spooner. Married notices for Annie Murphy with J Walter Moore and Louise Nelson with James Fennell. Church activities at First Baptist and YWCA gatherings reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Beery
Fayetteville
F. M. Park
Green Street
Cantwell Dancing School
Hibernia Hall
Graingers’ Orchestra
Mary Epps Baxter
John Andrews Baxter
Petersburg
Morris Allan Spooner
Annie F. Murphy
J. Walter Moore
J. M. Wells
First Presbyterian Church
Murphy
Nelson
MR. Fennell
Louise Nelson
James Fennell
Burgaw
Wilmington
Fennell
Miss Nelson
R. D. Christman
H. L. Fennell
Boiler Installed At Y M C A Building Urges Economy
A 1000 gallon per hour boiler was installed in the basement of the Y M C A Building. Members are asked to conserve coal due to high costs and ensure hot water is provided at all times. The boiler was ordered in February, arrived late, and is now set up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
Rehder's May Sale Highlights Spring Coats and Dresses
The ad advertises new sport coats and spring dresses in silk and silk poplin. Coats priced around $4.50 and dresses listed at $12.50 values with sale prices of $9.98 or $4.98. Emphasizes new colors and large seasonal discounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehder
Advt
Georgette
Suit for the stout figure gains instant appeal in smart lines
The article praises a tailored suit for stout figures with neat effects, parallel braid, and unbroken lines. It notes the double belt and long waist line enhance the silhouette, while the lengthened skirt reaches near the instep to add height and polish.
Cardus credited with ending 14 years of pain in Wise woman
Mrs J M Elam of Wise Virginia describes long female health troubles. After 14 years of constant suffering she began Cardus and notes rapid improvement. Her back pain nervousness appetite and ability to work all improved within weeks. She urges others with similar troubles to try Cardus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wise
J. M. Elam
Oldest Wilmington Citizen Richard J. Jones Dies at 95
Richard J. Jones longtime Wilmington resident and official for Tidewater Power Oakdale Cemetery three companies dies at his daughter's home in the 96th year. He served as treasurer of Tidewater Power and secretary treasurer of Oakdale Cemetery for decades and was active in Odd Fellows Masons and Royal Arcanum. Survived by two daughters four grandchildren. Funeral at Grace Methodist Church with burial at Oakdale Cemetery. Born February 5 1822 in Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richard J. Jones
Wilmington
Lassie J. Price
North Seventh Street
Jones
M. T. Plyler
Grace Methodist Church
Oakdale Cemetery
Mr. Jones
North Carolina
Odd Fellows
Third
Princess Streets
Tidewater Power Company
Messrs
Thomas J. Gause
James F. Gause
S. E. Wood
J. C. King
Charleston
Captain Burriss Receives Commission in Naval Reserve
Captain O. D. Burriss longtime Wilmington river steamer master has been commissioned as an ensign in the United States Naval Reserve Force. He reported to Lieut. W. M. Atkinson and is currently assigned to shore duty after serving as watchman on a German steamer seized by authorities. Burriss, known on the river, holds master and pilot certificates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Burriss
Naval Reserve Force
Wilmington
Treasury Department
Navy Department
United States
Burriss
W. M. Atkinson
Naval Reserve
Navy
Rehder's May Sale Highlights Shoes and Boys Clothing
Extraordinary values in shoes during this May sale and splendid savings in boys clothing. Bargains available throughout the store this week at Rehder's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rehder’s
Advt
Jewish Divine Speaks Tonight in Aid of War Relief Fund
Rabbi Edward N. Calisch of Richmond arrives to address at Temple of Israel on Fourth and Market tonight. He promotes a $10,000,000 drive to aid Jewish noncombatants in war devastated Europe. The tour continues to Charleston and Savannah with further southern stops.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward N. Calisch
D. D
Richmond
Atlantic Seaboard
United States
Temple of Israel
Market Streets
Calisch
Europe
Henry Morganthau
Turkey
Jacob H. Schiff
New York City
Charleston
Stefan
Savannah
Children’s Day Observed at Grace Methodist Church
Children's Day exercises were held at Grace Methodist Church with a full audience. The program featured recitations and songs from junior to intermediate Sunday school classes, a cradle roll participation, a scripture reading, and a closing prayer by the pastor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Methodist
Grace Methodist Church
Alex Boon
Thomas Hawkins
Guthrie's Body to Return Home From Japan
The body of George W. Guthrie American ambassador to Japan died in Tokyo will be transported to the United States aboard the Japanese cruiser Azuma. Remains leave Yokohama for San Francisco and will be joined by two Japanese naval officers designated to represent the Imperial Japanese Navy at funeral ceremonies in Pittsburgh, Guthrie's home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guthrie
Tokyo
George W. Guthrie
Japan
United States
Yokohama
San Francisco
Imperial Japanese Navy
Pittsburgh
Vote for factory sites on election day
A broad appeal urges voters to welcome manufacturing and factory sites to improve local pay and business conditions. The author R M Kermon calls on working people and merchants to back development, arguing jealousy from opponents and promising better wages if factories return to Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R.M. Kermon
Infantry Company Called Into Second Regiment
The Infantry Company organized by Messrs Loughlin and Dosher received notice it would be called into service in the Second Regiment in sections of fifty men. Instructions were issued to prepare the first fifty for medical examination. The medical examiner will be sent from Goldsboro. a company meeting is set for Tuesday night at 8 at the Boys’ Brigade Armory to announce the examiner’s arrival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Loughlin
Dosher
Goldsboro
Prigade
Beattie Delivers Final Lectures in Wilmington Series
Rev. J. L. Beattie of Rutherfordton closed a lecture series before large audiences. The fourth talk for the Brotherhood of St. Andrew's Presbyterian church explored Christ as the Messiah and Old Testament fulfillment with charted illustrations. The fifth address drew a Mem o rial Hall congregation and was praised for its interest and clarity. Beattie departs this afternoon and hopes to return to Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Beattie
Rutherfordton
Brotherhood of St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Memorial Hall
Mr. Beattie
Wilmington
Beattie
Brotherhood of St. Andrew’s
Meeting Postponed for Fort Oglethorpe Officers Training Camp
More than one hundred young men from the city planned to join Col. Walker Taylor and the local committee at the Customs House today. Lack of space and missing application blanks led to postponing the meeting until tomorrow at 1 p.m in the Chamber of Commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Oglethrope
Fort Ogilethrope
Col
Walker Taylor
Customs House
Chamber of Commerce
Water level in Cape Fear at Fayetteville rises to 5.8 feet
The stake reading of water in the Cape Fear river at Fayetteville North Carolina at 8 am yesterday stood at 5.8 feet indicating river height.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Fear River
Fayetteville
N. C
Frost Ice Cream Company Ad Promises Fresh Deliveries
For the children’s party, Frost Ice Cream Company offers wholesome refreshment with packed and shipable ice cream. They claim reliable delivery anytime and encourage ordering enough, noting Wilmington, North Carolina as the location and phone contact 120. We Make the Kind That Satisfies.
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Frost Ice Cream Company
Wilmington
N. C
New Spring Coat Suits Big Sale at Rehder's
See the Spring Coat Suits in tan blue mixed black and navy offered at Rehder's Big Sale. Suits priced at 9.98 to 19.50 with popular shades and styles for the season.
Colored stevedore John W. Lee seeks claim to topic
Report states John W. Lee a colored stevedore denies being the man arrested recently for gambling and asserts his own identity in the matter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lee
John W. Lee
Non Com Officers Named for New Troop Cavalry Unit
Capt Thomas J Gause selects the non commissioned officers for the new Troops Cavalry unit. Appointees include First Sergeant Emmitt Williams, Supply Sergeant J Douglas Taylor, Stable Sergeant Daniel Quint, Mess Sergeant C A Workheer, and multiple Line Sergeants, Corporals, a Bugler, Saddler, Cooks, and Horseshoers with listed names such as Leslie F Solee, Charles J Parte, David Olde, Rene J Villere, and Joe L Mranner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Gause
Troops Cavalry
Emmitt Il
Ellams Esq
J. Douglass Talor
Daniel Quint
C. A. Workhere
Charles J. Parte
David 5
Charles L. Tayi
Isaac G. "Tillery
Leslie F. Solee
Leslie F. Hummel
Frank B. Pittman
Donald C. King
Edward M. Hardin
R. W. Cantwell
Rene J. Villere
H. G. Hubbard
Jas
L L. Meth
Joe L. Mranner
G. W. HI. Kirk
Cook
DeWitt T. Tduneth
B. Wilson
Horseshoer
B. Lowre
Horsesnoer
John 1
Breadwinner Sicks Five Children Seek Aid in Measles Crisis
Randolph Robb of 606 South Eleventh Street is out of work and unable to support his five children all under twelve who have measles. The Dispatch asks for help and donations for the Robbins family to Mrs. Jats Howard of the King's Daughters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Randolph Robb
South Eleventh Strees
Robbins
Robins
Jats Howard
King's Daughters
Darken Your Bray Aai La Creole Hair Dressing Ad
An advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing to treat premayture gray hair. It claims hair darkening, increased thickness, soft lustrous hair, and a money back guarantee from Farman and Futrelle's Drug Store in Wilmington, NC.
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Farman & Futrelle
Wilmington N. C
Unclear Incomplete Historical Note In New York
Mr Adolph Goodmi and parties attend a business trip judge George Rountree from New York City with his father Mrs Matt J Meyer from Washington as delegate to attend the Cole United States caught at the New Willard hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. J. Sawyer
New York City
Martha Washington
M. E. Martin
Mullins
S. C
L. V. Martin
South Seventh Street
Adolph Goodmi
Jess
George Rountree Init
Matt J. Meyer
Washington
Cole United States
New Willard Hotel
Spring Coat Values At Der's Big Sale
See new spring coat values in tan blue mixed navy made in the best sprit price 9.98 and 19.00 Spring Coat various shades and prices at Der's Big Sale.
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F. M. Parks
Emma Pemberton
Dorothea Quelch
Red Springs
D. H. Wilcox
J. A. Randleman
Salisbury
J. F. Rulfs
Ollie Meier
Baltimore
B. J. McGarity
Clarence Arnold
Raleigh
M. Avon Blue
Mrs. L. A. Blue
John Jeter Hurt
First Baptist Church
Dell School
J. P. Lucas
Charlotte
Archibald Charles Craft
Mr. J. N. Jacobs
Mrs
B. J. Jacobs
South Fourth Street
Women's Christian Temperance Union
M. H. Shepard
Lillian Quelch
National Special Aid Society
Woolvin Hall
Bass
Ws Pociatt
Myrtis Garréll
Woooltex
Gr .Wack
Crex
A.D. Brown
Benlin
Cardus
Isaac Hamburger & Sons
Farmost
Belk- Williams Co
Gause
Der
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