War Savings Stamp Committee Plans Speaker Visits to Schools
The War Savings Stamp Committee led by J. W. Little aims to place a speaker in every school in the state this Friday as part of Patriotic Day efforts. Teachers will organize War Saving Societies, inspire students to become Thrift entrants, and promote purchase of War Savings Certificates to aid the war effort.
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Urain J. W. Little
Mem
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North van Au
Othe
Aletroyer
Freynee
Iyse
Rhsnauwign
Ole
Hye
Nucarolina
T.sry
National War Savings Commit
Irene
Army of Thrift
War Savings Society
Thrift
Toccsars
Washington
Lena
United States
Brill
City Maps Wilmington Port Facilities For Free Distribution
Engineer J L Becton, newly hired by the City Council, is preparing a new Wilmington map slated for completion by year end. It will show wharves docks and port facilities and serve as a street guide. The Chamber of Commerce orders the project for public information and will distribute thousands of folders with the updated city story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Becton
Wilmington
Chamber of Commerce
Pruden and
Battle
Coroner’s Inquest Rules Out Foul Play in Danish Rigger Death
Coroner A S Holden held an inquest at the court house over Wilhelm Sorensen a Danish rigger fatally injured at the Naull shipyard Saturday afternoon The jury foreman K H Munson and five others examined witnesses and ruled the death an accidental injury caused by a falling pole on December 8 1917 at the Naull shipbuilding yards on Eagles Island.
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Court House
Holden
Wilhelm Sorensen
Naull
K. H. Munson
C. H. White
D. D. Boylan
S. R. Adams
C.B. Newcombe
F. A. Muse
Grand Jury
Eagles’ Island
Army payment expedite letter to dealers rapidez
Local dealers receive a letter via the Chamber of Commerce about faster army payments. General Thomas Cruse is named as the payments officer for suppliers to the Army and promises hay and oats payments within 24 hours after unloading. Publicize this to grain and hay dealers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army
Chamber of Commerce
Thomas Cruse
Cruse
Council of National Defense
Edward Sandlin Opens New Store in Beulaville
M Edward Sandlin moves from 114 North Eighth Street to Beulaville and inaugurates the Edward Sandlin Piano and Sewing Machine Co. The shop will offer musical instruments sewing machines furniture and hardware.
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Beulaville
Edward Sandlin
North Eighth Street
Campaign Emphasizes Child Savings and Thrift Education
The text argues for a savings plan bearing 4 percent interest compounded quarterly, payable in five years. It urges that even small child savings can start an education, enable business, and foster the habit of thrift to curb spendthrift tendencies.
Window Trimming Contest Opens Holiday Display Week
About forty city merchants enter the annual Window Trimming Contest by the Chamber of Commerce Advertising Committee. Displays begin tomorrow at 7 30 PM with judging to follow. cash prizes go to first second and third in five classes. The event caps a week of holiday sales as merchants seek to draw regional shoppers and boost the season’s trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
H. Kress & Co
Miss
Peterson Ruffs
Belk-Williams Co
W. D. MacMillan, Jr
J. W. H. Fuchs
Wilmington Furniture Co
H.L. Fennell
J. M. Solky & Co
Wilmington Shoe Co
F. W. Woolworth Co
Hall & Durham
J. H. Rehder & Co
Funeral of Mrs Corbett Held From Sweeney Home
Mrs Kate B Corbett died in Savannah GA last Saturday. Her funeral took place this afternoon at 118 North Third Street home of J Norcum Sweeney. Rev Dennen officiated at St Marys Pro Cathedral with interment at Oakdale cemetery. Mr J G Corbett accompanied the remains arriving on yesterday’s noon train from the South.
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J. N. Sweeney
Kate B. Corbett
Savannah
J. Norcum Sweeney
North Third Street
St. Marys Pro-Cathedral
Dennen
Oakdale Cemetery
J. G. Corbett
Flag and Bible Presented to Hampstead School by Local Orders
Members of Jeff Davis and George Washington Councils of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics presented a flag and Bible to Hampstead school amid a community gathering. Archdeacon Noe opened with Scripture, Mr Kellum spoke on the order’s principles, and Mr Newcombe framed a patriotic tribute to national ideals.
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Jeff. Davis
George
Washington
Order of United American Mechanics
Hampstead
Atendance
Woodus Kellum
T. P. Noe
Kellum
Archdeacon Noe
Chas. R. Newcombe
America
United States
Germany
J. A. McNarton
Beatrice Brown
Th School
Ders
Gadsden Sues Railroads for 2500 Damages in Court
In Superior Court this morning Robert Gadsden sues Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company Seaboard Air Line Railway Company and George H Craft et al for 2500 dollars claiming injuries from a concrete trough fall during bridge construction on Fourth street near Howard. Plaintiffs say ribs were broken and hospital care required. Defendants contend Crafts and Company were independent contractors and liability lies with them. The case may occupy the day.
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Robert Gadsden
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Seaboard Air Line: Railway Company
George H. Craft
Fourth Street
Howard
Crafts and Company
Funeral of Mr Garland Held Tomorrow Morning
The funeral of Mr John B Garland will be held tomorrow morning. Remains have been at J F Woolvin's funeral establishment since Thursday awaiting word from relatives. Interment will be in Oakdale Cemetery.
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John B. Garland
J. F. Woolvin
Oakdale Cemetery
Funeral of Mr. Applewhite Held at Residence
The funeral of Mr. J. A. Applewhite who died Saturday morning was conducted yesterday at 4 30 from his residence 706 Castle street Rev A D McClure D D pastor of St Andrew's Presbyterian church officiated A large crowd attended including a delegation from the local carpenters and joiners union Interment followed at Bellevue cemetery.
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Bellevue
J. A. Applewhite
Castle Street
A. D. McClure
D. D
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
Union of Carpenters and Joiners
Bellevue Cemetery
Funeral of Mrs Blackman at Immanuel Presbyterian
The funeral of Mrs. Cordelia A. Blackman who died at her South Third street home was held this morning at 11 o clock from Immanuel Presbyterian Church Rev T P Allen officiating. Interment followed at Oakdale Cemetery.
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Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Cordelia A. Blackman
South Third Street
T. P. Allen
Wator
Oakdale
Union Services At Wesley Memorial Winter Park
Rev. J. L. Shinn will lead union services at Wesley Memorial Church Winter Park this evening at 7 45 oclock in alignment with city services due to the war.
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J. L. Shinn
Wesley Memoral
Winter Park
Soldiers' Comfort Club raises $25 in a rummage sale
Eleven girls ages eight to eleven delivered a green check for 25.00 to the Soldiers' Comfort Club during Mrs. Cunningham's lecture. The group, entirely led by the girls, collects old clothes and runs rummage sales to aid war relief and Special Aid.
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Soldiers’ Comfort Club
Margaret Hale
Elizabeth Cooper
Eunice Williams
Emily Hale
Irene Schulken
Dorothy McNair
Mary ‘Bellamy Begg
Idela Crocker
Audrey Williams
Mary Lacy
Boney
Nellie Longfellow
Dorothy Oldham
Brooklyn
Audrey
W. P. Brock
Dewey Mercer
Quinn
Smith
L. H. Parten
Kenan
Bridges
Hamme
Joe Yates
Fore
Miss Lippett
Sue McQueen
Brunson
Emma Martin
Marie Bonitz
Sydbury
Womans Auxiliary
Church of Good Shepard
Poovey
Bargwin
Curtis
Margaret Campbell
Friendly of the Good Shepherd
John Dudley Strain
Bolles
Matt Heyer
Emma Bowden
H. O. Craig
Munds
E. L. ‘Ince
Munroe
Barker
Harry Payne
Andrew Harris
David Ward
Bolivia
N. C
Funeral of Mr Beverly Ramsey Held at Residence
The funeral for Mr Beverly Ramsey, who died recently, was held yesterday afternoon at his residence No 514 South Front. The Rev W H Milton D D officiated at James Episcopal church. A large turnout from Junior Order and local trainmen attended. the remains were later sent by morning train to Fayetteville accompanied by a special trainmen delegation and local Junior Council representatives.
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Beverly Ramy
South Front
W. H. Milton
D. D
James Episcopal Church
Fayetteville
Messrs. J. Sheppard
T. J. Cheshire
C. Leon
A. Elmore
Louis Harper
Messrs
J. A
R. H. Everett
John Lanier
Mitt and Brennan Shine in Billiards Duel
Mitt shows sharp play alongside Bill Brennan and levinsky as skilled billiard rivals display cleverness and strategy in a competitive match.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mitt
Bill
Brennan
Tling Levinsky
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Patriotom OF the People
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Wilmington Motor CO
Dock Street
Robert G. Barr
Chestnut Street
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MR. Applewhite
Mrs, Blackman
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North Carolina Corporation Commission
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Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Chas
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State of North
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J. V. Grainger
J.D. Bellamy, Jr
Lyman Delano
Grainger
National Special Aid
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Special Aid Society
Paris
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Lorraine
Europe
Hoover
National Special Aid Society
Jesse Price
Kress’ Store
Mr. Bundy
Abs. Price
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Kress
Mr. Hoover
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