Wilmington Y M C A directors honor Howes heading for France
The Young Men's Christian Association directors honored Mr. Davis Howes, soon to depart for France to support YMCA work with the troops. A luncheon featured tributes from Rev. Dr. John Jeter Hurt and others, including a wrist watch gift and a commemorative page in the records. Howes will travel from Wilmington to New York then to France to join the front line YMCA workers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men’s Christi Association
Jow
Davis Hy“Howes
France
Wilmington Association
Europe
H. Lacy Hunt
Howes
John Jeter Hurt
First Baptist Church
Hart
Relaiowman
Hurt
Tunt
J. B. Huntington
Tuntington
Jesse Roache
C. C. Chadbourn
Mr. Howes
Hunt
Messrs
W. B. Thorpe
James H. Cowan
Dr. Hart
Robert Ruark
J. Ll. Beeton
Alex Sprunt
J. W. Yates
Wilmington
New York
Exemption Board Progress on Selective Service Examinations
At the gymnasium the City Exemption Board led by C C Chadbourn reports rapid progress in examining 21 notified white men. Three failed to appear at the Y M C A and face possible action once a ruling arrives. Osgar Clement Clark, M Joseph Janicki, and Ernest H Whitaker are named.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N Ation
C. C. Chadbourn
Taylor
Services at St John’s Episcopal church draw big crowd
Evening services for enlisted men at St John’s Episcopal church were well attended by Wilmington units including the Light Infantry, Trap Train, Naval Reserves, Red Cross and Social Aid Society. Archdeacon Thomas P Noe delivered an unusually good address with Rev W E Cox absent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Darst
R. E. Gribbin
T. C. Darst
D. L. Gwwailmey
Mr. Gribble
Burlington
West-Whitlock Band Concert Moves Up Start Time
The West-Whitlock Band will start at 7 30 this evening in Post Office Park for the regular weekly concert. The change is to accommodate a Masonic reception and follows a city council vote authorizing the contract for weekly concerts. This will be the fifth performance with 15 more to come.
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Postoffice Park
Postoiice Park
West-Whitlock
Four Minute Men Speak At Local Theatres
John D. Bellamy and C. B. Newcomb delivered brief wartime talks at the Royal and Bijou theatres. Bellamy warned of German sabotage of munitions plants while Newcomb urged universal duty at home and abroad. Tomorrow night Woodus Kellum and J. R. Eddy will speak at the Bijou Grand and Grand respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John D. Bellamy
C. B. Newcomb
Royal Theatre
America
Bellamy
Mr. Newcomb
Germany
Woodus Kellum
American Agents in Dual Empire Sparks inpress of foreign plots
Amsterdam dispatch quotes Count Reventlow on Arthur Balfour remarks about Austria Hungary rulers choosing their own paths. The piece cites alleged American agents influencing Austria Hungary politics and predicts German isolation, with notes on former Ambassador Elkus and secret Entente actions in Hungary. It links Balfour's view to the possible dissolution of the Austro Hungarian monarchy and Czech Polish aims.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Count Reventlow
Tages Zeitung
Arthur J. Balfour
Austria-Hungary
Penfield
Austria
Hungary
America
Count von Reventlow
Constantinople
Elkus
Vienna
Balfour
Will Review Soldiers at Cape Fear Camp No 264
Cape Fear Camp No 264 United Confederate Veterans will assemble at the W L I Armory at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon to review the military portion of the parade and recognize those about to depart for service or leave.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape’ Fear
United Confederate’ Veterans
Teachers Institute Set for Wilmington Beginning September 10
The State Board of Examiners and Institute Conductors will run a two week teachers institute in the Hemenway Building Wilmington starting September 10, 1917. Mr. D F Giles and Mrs T E Johnston will conduct the sessions with over a hundred teachers expected to attend from New Hanover and adjoining counties.
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State Board of Examiners and Institute
Washington Catlett
Catlett
Brunswick
Chapel Hill
Raleigh
Sams
State Board of Examiners and Institute Conductors
Teachers’ Institute
Wilmington
D. F. Giles
T. E. John
Permanent injunction forces end to rail strike threats
Bainbridge Georgia August 3 Judge W M Harrell makes permanent a temporary injunction against four railway brotherhoods preventing striking or a strike vote on the Georgia Florida and Alabama Railway Company. The case hinges on thirteenth amendment involuntary servitude claims versus railroads’ view that quitting is voluntary. The decision could reshape labor law if upheld, with arguments that strikes affect the mails and interstate commerce.
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Associated Press
Bainbridge, Ga
Georgia
Florida
Back From Texas Pastor Returns From Vacation
Rev. G. W. McClanahan pastor of St Matthew's English Evangelical Lutheran church returned yesterday from a month long Texas trip granted by his congregation. He reports hot weather but steady breezes and unusually fine crops with ample money. He visited Dallas Waxahachie Ferreraville and other towns. He will fill his pulpit Sunday as members look forward to services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. W. McClanahan
St.Matthew's English Evangelical Lutheran Church
Texas
Wrestling Match at Lumina tion to regular attract pa
A brief advertisement notes a wrestling match at Lumina tion drawing regular attendance. The item highlights the event as part of a local entertainment lineup with expected audience turnout.
Honor Enlisted Masons Tonight At Patriotic Reception
Unusually detailed program for Masonic event with Master Mason degree work at 5 30 pm followed by supper at 8 pm. Addresses by Chas W Woodward and Rev A D McClure, with music and a patriotic program in the Masonic Temple. Plates for 250 and badges for enlistment to be given, plus pocket Bibles for each entrant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ney
Toa
Eatin
Chas. W. Woodward
Masonic Military Intelligence Bureau
A’ ‘D. McClure
D. D. iMusic
M.w.—Crand
Claude L.°en
Fiale
K. W. Jewell
Ss. John’s Lodge
Wilmington
J. Holmes Davis
Orient Lodge
John 8. McEeachern
Concord
E. Leroy Fonvielle
Plantagenet Commandery
Munson Council
Joseph H. Mitchell
Johnston Blakely
Lodge of Perfection
Frederick G. Rose
Cape.Fear
Eugene B. Graham
Liberty Council of
Glee
Mr. Bett
G. Jones
C. H. Crockett
A. L. Dosher
McBeyson
D. A. Lockjaw
F W. Tremain
J. M. Newbold
J. F. Harris, Jr
C. Stanland
America
Glee Singers
Iin T
Grange
Claude L. Prideen
North Olina
St. John’s Lodge
A. F
A. M
North Carolina
H. Allen Hugging
A. S. Holden
Christ
Bone Complaint Addresses Cured by Dr Seth Olds Balsam
The ad claims thousands yearly suffer a bone complaint and that many are cured by taking Dr Seth Olds Balsam. It appears under an endorsement by J. H. Hardin.
National Special Aid Society War Relief Exhibit Deepens
On a hot Wednesday about 75 volunteers at Woolvin pressed war relief work. Mrs. Davis led the heel and elbow pad table as teams like Mrs. Walker Miss Bullock and others produced pads and quilted pieces. Donations crossed $41 this week with several smaller gifts adding to a growing total. organizers note can sales nearing $100 will fund cotton bales while praising volunteers for steady output despite shortages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolvin
E. Y. Davis
William Walker
Maud Bullock
Sothern Hatchell
Pitman
Causey
Thomas Strange
Elliott
Ennett
Waiteman
Jacobs
Henry McMillan
Willamson
W. J. Craig
D. D. Cameron
Clayton Giles
H. C. Prince
Serena Chadbourn
Harriss
Hammond
Williamson
Smith
Catharine, Kennedy
Barber
Garden Vity
J. Wallace West
Brooklyn
Pictorial Review Fall Patterns Advance Styles
The September catalogue offers advanced fall garment patterns from Pictorial Review Patterns. The Fall Quarterly is just off the press priced at 10c when bought with a pattern.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Mr. Davis
Howes, Jr
DR. Hurt
Board of Exemption
Messrs. Bellamy and Newcomb
Austria and
CTE
T.* E. Johnston
James M. Hall
The
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Princess Street
Savings Bank
National Special’ Aid Society
James Sellars
Cathany Kennedy
Garden City
Greene Femley
Wood
Brief
Belle Thomas
B. # son
Addie Waite
Miss Way
Ressa Moore
Wilder
J. G. King
Hig
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