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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 04, 1917

Page

6

Local residents visit and travel notices and social events

The item lists various residents traveling to and from cities such as Trenton Clinton New York Athens Ga and Harrisburg Pa along with funeral attendance and social gatherings. It notes Miss Lorene Shelley returning from Washington and Mrs George Greene leaving for Athens to attend a funeral. The First Baptist Sunday school urges attendance and Fifth Avenue Methodist class hosts a social with proceeds aiding Raleigh orphanage.

George Greene Athens, Ga J. H. Epting Lorene Shelley W. C. Yarborough Washington Harrisburg Fifth Avenue Methodist Church Charlie Keen Roy Fergus Raleigh

West to the Front in the Baseball Field

West to the Front in the Baseball Field notes a surge in Western teams led by the Reds and Cardinals. The piece highlights Fred Mitchell possibly managing the Cubs and predicts strong competition for the upcoming season in St Louis and Cincinnati.

H. C. Hamilton United Press New York Chicago Cubs Pirates Tigers West Vials Reds Fred Mitchell Cubs Cardinals St. Louis Cincinnati

Baseball pennants and World Series history noted

Chicago won its last National pennant in 1910 and Detroit the last Western club to represent the American League in a World Series struggle. It has been seven years since the West first joined the baseball classic.

Chicago Detroit

Two Giants and Cubs Could Meet In World Series

The piece speculates on a Chicago victory in the American League pennant and a Giants surge, noting a potential first ever World Series matchup between the nation’s two largest cities if both reach the finals.

Chicago Michigan Atlantic Ocean

Phillies Edge Moran's Men in First Start Drama

Huggins sent his newest find Goodwin in his first start and he shut out Moran's lineup. The Phillies showed spunk as Ey added temper to their effort, lifting the team while liabilities faded as the game progressed.

Ler Huggins Goodwin Ies Moran Phillies John Ey

Duvall to Conduct Beach Chapel Services Tomorrow Evening

Rector of St. Pauls Episcopal Church Rev Duvall will conduct services at the beach chapel tomorrow Sunday evening at 8 30. All invited. Also on screen for weekend patrons are a two reel Western drama The Sheriff of the Plains and the feature Last Thrust. F Galiaia is listed tonight.

Duvall Ly ‘Gwathiney St. Paul's Episcopal Church Beach Chapel

Arrivals at The Oceanic Include Notables

Charlies P Moody and family arrive from Charlotte. H B D Murphy and wife from Cincinnati. J W Rowell and family from Waxhaw. D P Jordan and wife from Atlanta. B S Herring and W H Anderson arrive with Wil son and Mrs S J Beaver from Charlotte. J W Johnson from Galisboro. Z W Britton from Norfolk. Mrs Kilby and Mrs Owen Gillespie from Birmingham. L McNair and Pates from N C.

Thé Charlies P. Moody Charlotte H. BD. Murphy Cincinnati J. W. Rowell Waxhaw D. P. Jordan Atlanta B.S. Herring W. H. Anderson Wilson S. J. Beaver J. W. Johnson Galisboro Z. W. Britton Norfolk Kilby Owen Gillespie Birmingham L. McNair Pates N. C

Seashore Hotel Receives Notable Arrivals List

The guest book at the Seashore Hotel records arrivals from multiple states. Names include Miss Lucy Primrose Whyte Forsyth Georgia Iver Mattox Elberton Georgia T H Skinner Greenville North Carolina Co R Lyon Baltimore Maryland and many others from North Carolina South Carolina Virginia and beyond.

Seashore Miss Lucy Primrose Whyte Forsyth Iver Mattox Elberton T. H. Skinner Greenville N. C Co. R. Lyon Baltimore W. B. Warren J. P. Whyte Forsyth, Ga H. E. Willingham Richmond Harry C. Strachey Rochester N. Y J. A. Banhar Aurora

Hanson Beats Aberg In Pro Wrestling Bout At Lumina Ballroom

Fritz Hanson defeated Ed Aberg in a 32 minute match witnessed by a large crowd despite complaints of a bad officiating and alleged unfair holds. Hanson won the first fall in 18 minutes amid heavy action then finished Aberg with a flying mare and hammer lock in the second fall.

Hanson Aberg Fritz Hanson Ed Aberg Gunner McGurley Lumina Ballroom Cleveland

Mass set for St Marys Star of the Sea at nine

The report notes a wrestling match between Mc Gurley and Aberg with a fall disputed and a head scissors hold. Mass will be celebrated tomorrow at 9 o clock at St Marys Star of the Sea near Station Two with a cordial invitation to strangers.

St. Mary's Star of the Sea

Campaign to aid French orphans with Marseilles song

A beach fund drive by the American Society For the Relief of French War Orphans, led by Mesdames Jariigan and Walter Williamson, reports progress at noon and aims to raise money by evening. Madam Gouevernel Hatchell will sing the Marseilles in French at Lumina tonight at 9 with schoolchildren invited to join in the chorus.

Marseilles American Society For the Relief W. C. Jariigan Walter Williamson Lumina Madam Gouevernel Hatchell France Paris Madam Hatchell

Nephew of German Chancellor Enlists in U S Army

Hartford, Aug 4 C P Struth who claims to be a nephew of the German Chancellor enlisted in the United States Army. He first sought enlistment here but was not accepted then went to Washington where he was accepted as a recruit for the regular army.

Hartford Conn C. P. Struth Chanecellor United States Army War Department Washington

Valuables Stolen in Assault on Petrograd Senate

Six armed men, three in disguise as soldiers, drove to the Senate Building in Petrograd and garrotted guards. They stole a silver statue of Catherine II and other antiques valued at 1,500,000 rubles.

Associated Press Petrograd Senate Catherine II

Somme Begins Third Year as British Fight Forges Balance

The article recalls the start of the third year of World War I with the Somme offensive led by Sir Douglas Haig in July 1916. It notes Britain catching up in manpower and equipment after early setbacks, German fortifications, and intensified artillery and air battles. The narrative contrasts French and British coordination against prepared German positions and fierce resistance.

William Philip Simms Nahas Britain Rupprecht Lora Kitchener Hail -Columpia Loos England Hans Douglas Haig The Somme Douglas Marsa von Hindenburg Hindenburg Bapaume Combles Peronne

Church Services Across Denominations This Sunday

Episcopal at St John s Third and Red Cross with Holy Communion at 11 and evening prayer at 8 observing the Transfiguration Feast. Lutheran at St Paul s Market and Sixth with Service at 11 and sermon Traditions and Holy Days. St Matthew s English Evangelical at Fourth and Harnett with 11 and 8 services. Luther League meets Wednesday at 8. Visitors warmly invited.

St. John’s Third Red Cross R. E. Gribbin St. Paul’s Market Sixth Streets F.B. Clausen Luther Leagué

Sunday Church Services Across Local Congregations

An array of services is listed for Sunday including 11 o clock morning worship at First Corner South Third and Orange streets with Dr Wells preaching on The Glory of Young Men and Sunday school at 9 45. Evening prayers at 7 45 for Delgado-Services with Mr Howell and Sunday school at 11. A Topsail Presbyterian service at 11 morning and 8 evening features Rev W H Koelling replacing Rev Crowley who recently lost a companion. A cordial invitation extends to all residents to attend.

Erl Jesus Delgado Howell Schoo Third Orange W. H. Koelling Pearsall Memorial Presbyterian Church S. Crowley Topsailz Mr. Koelling

Methodist church services on Fifth Avenue and Bladen Street

Fifth Avenue church led by Rev J H McCracken preaches at 11 a m and 8 p m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Epworth League meets Tuesday at 8 p m and prayer Wednesday at 8. Bladen Street church with Rev E Sell offers 12 1/2 a m and 8 p m services and Sunday school at 3 30 p m public invited to worship.

Fifth. Avenue J. H. McCracken Epworth Bladen Street Fifth Bladen Streets E. ©. Sell

Calvary Baptist Church Services Announced

Calvary Baptist with Pastor J A Sullivan plans 11 a m and 8 p m worship. Morning sermon Massed Seduced Judah. Night sermon How to Treat the Soldier Boys. Sunday school 9:45 a m Junior B Y P U 7:15 p m Sunbeams Monday 4 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday teachers and senior B Y P U Thursday event. All are welcome.

Calvary J. A. Sullivan Judah

Christian Science Church Services and Reading Room Notice

Christian Science church invites the public to Sunday services at 11 a m with subject dove and Sunday school at 12 15 p m. Wednesday service at 8 15 p m. Reading room adjoining Market Street open Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays 4 to 5 30 p m for literature.

Christian Science

Camille Clifford to wed Captain Evans in London

New York reports from London announce the forthcoming marriage of Camille Clifford once a New York show girl to Captain John M. J. Evans of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers. The couple plan to wed in London next Thursday after a life in England's social circles and military service.

New York Broadway Road London Camille Clifford John M. J. Evans Royal Welsh Fusilliers Miss Clifford America Prince of Pilsen Clifford Clifforh Mayfair Henry Lyndhurst Bruce Aberdare Pride Ms England

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