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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 05, 1917
Page
6
The column urges citizens to support the flag through deeds, not praise, highlighting how brave men and women empower the banner. It notes Daniel M. Henderson and Adeline Keith, and lists church meetings, social events, and Red Cross activities across Alliance, Currie, and Winston-Salem with dates and hosts.
The Mothers Club of Winter Park holds its regular meeting tomorrow at 3 PM at the schoolhouse with an unusually interesting program. Red Cross Work Room Committee lists chairs for mornings and afternoons through Friday with pads sponges and desks assigned to multiple members.
City players plan a Christmas and New Year tennis tournament at Robert Strange playgrounds with two courts reserved. Doubles and singles events will run, 40 entrants pay 1 dollar each to cover expenses, and three racquets will be awarded to winners. Entries close December 22 and fees payable at Cane Fear Hardware.
Mrs M P House of RF D 2 LyERly Georgia attests Black-Draught as the best liver medicine for sour stomach torpid liver and indigestion noting it saved doctors bills by early use. The remedy has 70 years of use for stomach liver and bowel trouble and is vegetable and gentle. Prices 25 cents per package one cent a dose.
Hampstead residents anticipate a Sunday event as the Junior Order United American Mechanics presents a flag and Bible to the local school. The ceremony starts at 11 with flag raising, followed by a community dinner on the grounds. An oyster roast is planned and local members will oversee the program.
Entries pour in for the annual Window rebate contest in Wilmington with a December 11 opening. Leading firms across several lines will be represented as observers anticipate a high order exhibition. Additional entrants announced include Queen City Cycle Co, JW Blake, New War Market, and Wilmington Motor Co.
The War Trade Board has opened a Savannah Ga branch office at the bureau of Exports operated by the Year Trade Board. The board aims to supervise and direct the nation’s exports for war needs and to coordinate matters for Wilmington shippers with options to contact the Savannah branch or the Washington office.
In the Recorder's court this morning Enoch Davis paid costs and had prayer for judgment continued for an assault on a female. Hillary Jones faced a prohibition charge for selling scuppernong wine. with the witness absent a capias was ordered. Other cases were continued due to absence of counsel and the Solicitor being out of the city.
At Clarendon Lodge Number 2 Knights of Pythias last night officers for the next term were elected and will be installed on the first Tuesday in January. Chancellor Commander W. C. Segins and Vice Chancellor W. A. Woods head the slate along with Prelate Dr. A. D. McClure Master at Arms Bartram Loy Master of Work W. D. Jones Master of Finance W. J. Toomer Master of Exchequer J. W. Sah Keeper of Records and Seal FP. Littleton Inner Guard Towel T. Campbell Gate Guard George A. Warren.
The eighty seventh annual Baptist State Convention met in Durham as Rev J Dean Crane delivered a thrilling address on boys ministry from Camp Sevier. Leaders including Dr W J McGlothlin Dr Victor Masters and Dr J F Love spoke on Calvinism Home and Foreign Missions.
Deeds filed include J H Salling and wife transferring a lot at the southwest corner of 15th and Queen streets to Solomon Sternberger for 100 dollars and other considerations. Sternberger acquires a lot on the western line of Sixth street 98 feet from Hanover street for 100 dollars. New Hanover Transit Company sells to R A Turlington a lot at Carolina Beach for 100 dollars and other considerations.
Mr. E. W. Manning of Tidewater Power Company was paralyzed while riding home on a trolley car yesterday evening about 6 o clock. He could not respond or stand, was taken home for care by Drs Harriss and Bolles, and is listed in critical condition. Neighbors and friends hope for recovery.
In Superior Court the jury awarded Andres Krachanacke 7909 damages against Acme Manufacturing for injuries from dynamite caps the boy touched near open fire on company grounds. The company argued the caps were guarded and the boy was a trespasser. Damages asked were 10000, and the verdict neared that amount after a short trial.
Large crowds attend nightly installation services for Rev. M. L. Dawson of Ebenezar Baptist Church. Ezra Carter and laymen mobilize support for YMCA war fund rally as Dawson plans progressive policies and active public involvement with Mt. Zion A. M. E. Church members expected tonight.
Superior Court examined Belch v Seaboard Air Line with a jury selected in minutes. Pleadings read and plaintiff began testimony. Defendant to move to dismiss after first witness, arguing the two year statute of limitations for injuries. Suit seeks 20 600 for injuries from alleged fellow servant negligence.
The report details Burnett's departure and lists completed urban works. It records pipe installations from Eleventh to Tenth streets, sand-traps at Red Cross, curbing on Market and Seventeenth streets, flooring at Smith Creek bridge, coal deliveries to J. W. M. Hospital, and extensive tree removals at numerous intersections. Burnett signs off on weekly street sweeping and downtown cleaning, noting $16 collected.
An herbal tonic claim promotes S. S. S. as a purifier for the blood and overall health. The ad emphasizes purity of blood, vitality, and long history of use, urging readers to buy from druggists or wholesalers and write for a brochure.
Miss Kate E. Turner, recently nominated as principal of Bay Ridge High School, becomes the first woman to head a Greater New York high school.
By power of sale a mortgage deed by Jyno B Merrick and Joli Merrie of Wilmington is foreclosed. The building association will offer property at auction to the highest cash bidder at the City of Wilmington on Thursday December 13 1917 at noon. The parcel lies in Wilmington and is described as part of Lot 6 Block 7 and fronts Sixth Street and Marstellar Street boundaries, with reference to the official plan. Attested by John D Bellamy & Son Attorneys. 30 Days 11-13.
In England a policy aims at ensuring at least seven per cent of foundry and industrial plant sectors are boosted. The plan targets growth across factories and related facilities, seeking measurable gains in production and employment.
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