Woottons Headed to New York and Local Church Notes
Mr and Mrs A Wootton and son Clyde left for New York City for a week of visiting relatives. Eric Jones, Wilmington Light Infantry member, returned from Lumberton to the city. A joint Sunday School service at St Matthew's English Evangelical Lutheran Church was enjoyed. Mrs J P Lawson and daughters head to Wadesboro then western North Carolina. Wesley Memorial church fried chicken dinner planned with 12:30 to 2:30 pm seating. more patrons urged. Miss Lucie Westley returned to Asheville after staying at Wrightsville Beach. Lumina concerts by Kneisel Orchestra drew unusually large crowds despite threatening weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eric Jones
Wilmington Light Infantry
Lumberton
Miss Ruth Jones
St. Matthew’s English Evangelical ‘Lutheran Church
Ladies of
Wesley Memorial Presbyterian Church
Housewives League
Lumina
Kneisel
Patriotic verse and local notices from a coastal city
A long verse laments Pershing and France as the nation’s strength. The page also lists social visits, travel plans, guests, and events in the city including hospital stays, summers in Raleigh and Blowing Rock, Carolina Beach outings to aid the Red Cross, and a Red Cross fundraiser voyage with boat departures from Princess Street.
Red Cross Meeting Set For Tomorrow In Wilmington
The Wilmington Chapter of the Red Cross will meet tomorrow in the work rooms on the second and eighth floors of the Murchison bank building from 11 to 1. All ladies interested in the work are urged to attend. Report cutters to Mrs J M Solky on the eighth floor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
the Red Cross
Murchison Bank
J.M. Solky
Lumina Highlight At Oglethorpe Night
Oglethorpe hosts Lumina night with promotional advt noting event alignment and audience engagement details.
Singletary in Deep in Recorder Court Faces Multiple Charges
James Williams alias James Singletary, a Black man, faced three charges of larceny in Recorder's court with later judgments to follow. He received a 30 day sentence in part and remains under bond for a county labor contract. another 20 day sentence followed conviction on one charge. Several other cases, including a reckless driving charge against W. Y. Teachey and a weapons case against Charles Murphy, were deferred or awaiting further action. Oceanic arrivals list numerous travelers including S. G. MacMillan, F. McClure, H. M. Leshie, J. G. Weddington, and many others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Williams
Ailias
James Singletary
Recorder's Court
McNorton
James
W. Y. Teachey
Charles Murphy
Jason Capot
Bviilig Murphy
Brinson
Soldiers to Receive Bibles From St Johns Lodge
Secretary Alex S Holden of St Johns Lodge No 1 A F and A M offers Bibles to all enlisted men in the city. The lodge aims to supply every enlisted man, with about 300 already given away and 300 more ready for distribution at the Macon Temple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alex S. Holden
St. John’s Lodge
No. 1
A. F
A. M
Maconic Temple
Hrepgerels Holdeai
Lumina Tonight Ags Oglethorpe Night at Lumina
Ags hosts Oglethorpe in Lumina Tonight with a city event vibe and campus energy. The program highlights student groups and a showcase of local arts as the night unfolds.
Spirit of the Game at Lumina Gala with Adams and Stanley
The Lumina screens tonight present The Spirit of the Game a thrilling photo drama starring Kathryn Adams and Edwin Stanley. Oglethorpe Night brings Wilmingtonians as guests of honor to bid farewell to furloughed officers and to reunite with returning officers in a festive city event with hundreds expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumina
Filmland
Kathryn Adams
Edwin Stanley
Oglethorpe
Weekend arrivals at the Seashore Hotel list numerous guests
The Seashore Hotel welcomed a large weekend influx including Naurice Pepper Miss Iandie Penner Miss Agnes Dodson and many others from Omaha Cannjoharie Greenville Richmond Washington D C Kinsten LaGrange Florence Mul lins Monh ree Charlotte Birmingham Latta Latta S C Rapid City and beyond. Groups include families couples and single guests with names paired to cities across the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seashore Hotel
Naurice Pepper
Iandie Penner
Agnes Dodson
Winstom Salem
M. N. Perryclear
Omaha
J. H. Kelly
Cannjoharie
N. Y
Jake Higgs
Annie Higgs
Greenville
N. C
Chas
A. Saunders
Richmond
J. .C. Dibrell
Washington, D. C
R. G. Hodges
Kin
J. C. Dockery, Jr
Rockingham
L. E. Sinclair
Monroe
E. R. Harris
Atlanta
J. H. Manning
Gertrude Manning
Omega L. Edterbe
Latta
S. C
E. T. Stevenson Charlotte
Charles Stewart
Rapid City
S. D
W. Jones
Cleveland
Geo. L
Awaiting Motherhood documented advice and product plug
Awaiting motherhood guidance notes anxiety in pregnancy and emphasizes self care with a safe preparation promoted by the Bradfield Regulator Co. The ad invites readers to obtain a small book from Atlanta and use the product twice daily to ease nerves before and after birth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradfield Regulator Co
Lanisr
Atlanta
Mother Hand
Germans abandon front trenches new defense along British front
The Germans shift from continuous front lines in Northern France and Belgium to dispersed strongholds hidden among shell holes. British artillery has buried front line trenches, forcing the enemy to scatter advance forces and rely on isolated garrisons as dugouts become deadly traps. Oglethorpe night at dumina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated. Regs
Vague list of names and places appears in historical notice
A jumble of names with scattered towns such as Atlanta Charlotte Raleigh Fayetteville and Winston Salem appears, listing multiple individuals and families across North Carolina and beyond. It resembles a historical notice or social register fragment without a clear event or action.
British Women Doctors Serve in Malta Military Hospitals
Highly British women physicians and surgeons are employed in the military hospitals at Malta, reflecting expanded roles for female medical staff in wartime service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Malta
Aberdeen Girls Hit Bull's Eye 50 of 50 At 72 Foot Range
In Aberdeen Washington three girls on a rifle team demonstrate exceptional marksmanship by hitting the bullseye in all 50 shots at a 72 foot range. Their feat showcases emerging female talent in shooting sports and draws local attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aberdeen
Wash
War on illiteracy gains momentum in North Carolina
Raleigh reports a literacy push led by Miss Kelly and Miss Cain with state support and local coordinators. The campaign focuses on those aged 14 and up, aims to recruit county superintendents, and uses a $50 000 appropriation to back the effort while seeking additional funding locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
North Carolina
Miss Kelly
Johnston County
Miss Cain
Chicago
State Department
Jennie W. Coffin
Olivia Raney
Christchurch
Milton Barber
Goldsboro
Carl W. Bell
Deeh
Will Reopen Dining Room At Town Topics Elks
The Elks dining room on South Front Street will reopen next month for members and guests with moderate priced luncheons. Ladies are invited to join and arrange pink teas and dinner parties with the manager. Colonel John Van B. Metts of the North Carolina National Guard, in camp at Camp Sevier, spoke of life at the camp after visiting Mrs Metts and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tits Elks
Front Street
John van B. “Metts
North Carolina National Guard
Camp Sevier
Greenville
S.C
Cavenaugh
Paket
Re. Atkinson
Archdeaed
P.noé
Emperor William speaks to high sea fleet at Wilhelmshaven
Associated Press reports from Amsterdam on August 20 that Emperor William to his fleet and Helgoland fortress praised their strength after repelling a renewed heavy attack in Flanders. He distributed iron crosses and urged continued confidence in the front, amid threats of strikes at Wilhelmshaven arsenal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Amsterdam
Wilhelmshaven
William
Flanders
Helgoland
Local Notables Visit Raleigh and Nearby Cities
Personal notes list Mr A H Shepard and Mr C B Newcomb in Raleigh on business. Mr Samuel B Hubanks of Jacksonville visited Rev J H Hill of Maysville. Mr Ernest Leonard of Fort Caswell joined Mr Shepard. J B Huntington returns from vacation then heads to Ham. Rev J H McCracken conducts revival at Scott's Hill. Rev W V McRae returns from Lake Junaluska. U S District Attorney J O Carr returns from Washington. W E Lawson reports on NC Association of Afternoon Newspapers meeting in Raleigh. LUMINA Tonight advertises Oglethorpe night with Mr Stacy acting as agent and L H Hanby’s property purchase noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.H. Shepard
Raleigh
C. B. Newcomb
Samuel Bhubanks
Jacksonville
J. H. Hill
Maysville
Ernest Leonard
Fort Casewell
A. H. Shepard
Coast Line
J. B. Huntington
Ham
J. H. McCracken
Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
Scott's Hill
Advertising Committee
Tate
W. Strange
Wilmington
Petersburg
Legal Department
The
Atlantic Co. Liné
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Wrightsville
A. Wootton
Clyde
New York City
Mr. Wootton
J. P. Lawson
Ethel
Lillian Lawson
Winston-Salem
W. B. Lawson
Chestnut Street
Wadesboro
Liciie Westley
Asheville
Wrightsville Beach
Pach
Pershing
France
Grand la Fayette
Frank
Celet
Black Jack
Fair Western Land
United States
Blenheim
John Jordan Doughlass
Columbia State
Helen Meares
Eleanor Harriss
R. C. Livingstone
Boardman
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Eunice Sutton
Faison
R. B. Williams
Red Crossstreet
D. B. Jordan
Miss Marie
Elizabeth Graham
Wallace
Onslow
Ruth Padrick
Ora Taylor
County
Mary Baldwin
Fannie ®Tarr Mitchell
Boone
Watauga County
H. Parker
Chadbourn
J. F. Harriss
Anne
Katherine Harriss
Spruce Pine
English Inn
Philip
Lucile McKeithan
Soutport
W. L. Sherwood
Gladys
Hamlet
W. F. Jones
North Fourth Street
Freeman
John D. Bellamy, Jr
Blowing Rock
Western Carolina
C. F. Carnova
Mr. Carnova
New York
Carolina Beach
Greystone Inn
Charlie Howle
Ruth Howie
US. C
Mr. Howie
W. H. Howie
Meares Harriss
Scott’s Hill Epworth League
J. T. Foy
W. H. Stone
P. M
Mr. Stone
Atlantic City
First Baptist Church
Mattie
H?’ Longfellow
Holy City
W. J. Justus
Belhaven
Justus
Department of the Star
Tabor High School
L. P. Russell
Dallman Company
Ella M. Marnix
Cappahosia
Russ
Mrs. Russell
Red Cross Society
A. W. Fate
New Hanover Transit Company
Red Cross
Princess Street
A. D. Brown
Advt
S.G. MacMillan
F. McClure
Songamore
H. M. Leshie
Baltimore
W. C. Cobham
J. G. Weddington
F. C. Strayer
R. G. Rutherford
Co. D. Hogue
W. MclIntosh
Charlotte
Charlotte; Mr. and Mrs. Purcell, Maxton; S. G. Minshew, Florence; J. W. Lairn
T.H. Parker
Fair Bluff
Annie’ Capel
Hisse Capel
Eula Prize
Nichols
Chas: Berst
H. H. Spencer
B. H. Lasnett
Caroline Brand
B. B. Cromwell
L. C. Bland
W. Hess
Delswhile
Cal
R. M. Albright
S. A. Wilfrey
G. C. Enaman
Mooresville
W. S. Brown
Maggee
Winston- Salem
C. R. Bedford
Scranton
K. C. Bent
C. Kiley
Savannah
Ellen* McClary
Kate Taylor
W. D. Stickley
Stephens City
A. 8. Johnson
Durham
J. M- Dalton
Sams
Doris
Morrison
Green
Westbrook
C. J. Shenworth
C. S. Joseph
Katherine King
City
J. D. Bulun
A. H. Short, Jr
Fayetteville
Give Soldiers Bibles
Alex. S. Holden
Ags
Belk-Williams Company
North Front Street
Dumina
Lem
Vw. V. Hale
W. R. Hale
H. Hale
L. L. Hooks
Er. Lloyd
A. T. Martin
Lent Martin
Yarmie “Martin
Ruby Martin
I. L. Ford
Kat Ford
Lula Easterling
SS. C
C. A. Lyon
L. J. Nettles
Darlington
Worth Frevathan
Rocky Mount
Ohn
M. Devane
A. E. Dixon
L. D. .Wharton
L. D
Wharton, Jr
Smithfield
Bodifoerd
C. &. Branch
H. P. _Woodson
Burlow
H. 8. Togn
F. Crenny
Miss. K. Smith
Philadelphia
I. OT Dai
D. Sparrow
Washington
National Army
Arsenal
Stacy
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