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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1916
Page
5
The city council votes to hold a public open session next Monday at 10 to probe payroll padding and alleged misuse of city property. An investigating committee is named to report back and identify responsible parties, with witnesses invited to testify.
At a January meeting the Wilmington Light Infantry voted to add thirteen drills this month under the Army Bill of July 1. Officers for 1917 were elected led by McCullock B. Wilson as president and Rev. John Jeter Hurt as chaplain. Drills will be held Monday Thursday and Friday from 7 to 8 30 pm with pay incentives ranging from 25 to 50 dollars for each Guardsman meeting the drill quota, and the War Department to pay semiannually after 24 drills with 60 percent attendance.
Col J J Metts accepts invitation for Confederate Veterans to participate in Saturday events marking the cornerstone laying of the half million dollar Custom House. Veterans urged to assemble at 2 30 PM at W L I armory for parade preparations before the exercises. Automobiles will await them.
The post office warns that Christmas and Red Cross non postage seals must be affixed to the back of envelopes. Foreign countries will not admit letters with such seals on the address side, risking returns or dead letter status. Postmaster Green stresses strict adherence as major nations object.
The year ended December first saw 380 marriage licenses issued, 176 to white couples and 204 to colored couples. December was the peak month with 45 licenses, as cost of living cited by some as a factor. Postmaster Green urges placing Christmas seals on the back of letters to aid the Red Cross.
A letter from Albien E Pearre, chairman of the United Bakers of Greater New York and Vicinity, warns Wilmington Chamber of Commerce of a looming bread shortage. Citing USDA figures, the note notes a tight wheat balance, rising prices, and high export commitments, urging action to reserve grain for America.
Rev. Thomas P. Allen and his family arrived from Clarksburg West Virginia to Henderson North Carolina taking residence at the church manse 16 Queen Street. He will lead his first service tonight at Immanuel church after a auto journey to Henderson was partially by auto and completed by rail. The church has become independent and self supporting under his ministry with Allen previously a home missionary and stated clerk of Tygart’s Valley Presbytery.
The funeral for D J Fitchett aged 62 of 812 Orange Street was held this morning at 7 o clock from his home. Rev Andrew J Howell conducted the service. The body was transported to Clinton by train at 7 45 for interment. Survived by daughter Ruth and son James both of the city. Native of South Carolina, a member of First Presbyterian Church.
The half million dollar Customs House corner stone arrived in the city and the laying ceremony is set for Saturday at 3 45 pm. Knights of Columbus and other fraternal groups will conduct fitting exercises. The stone bears the inscription William G McAdoo Secretary of the Treasury and James A Welmore Acting Supervising Architect 1916.
Grammar school and high school students work on electrical week essays with judges expected to review them this afternoon or tomorrow. Winners will be announced in Sunday papers. Many entries have been submitted amid strong interest.
Lieutenant O F Cooper, long associated with Savannah hydrographic work, returns to the Savannah branch to resume charge. Lieutenant Keller, formerly of the destroyer Lamson, is ordered to Atlanta to succeed him. Ernest Childers has led the office during Cooper’s absence.
The school district unveiled two prize sets to honor excellence in grammar grades and high school achievements. Awards will recognize top students and schools across categories, with standards set for both levels and presentations planned at a district ceremony.
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