Local Social Notes Echo Holiday Visits and Weddings
Bolton guests at the Orton Hotel with Mr. and Mrs. Brihkiey. Mrs. Hatty L. Kidd returns from Hampstead to visit Mrs. James O. Shingleton. Mrs. Preston Bridgers back from Raleigh to New Horn Avenue. St Cecilia Guild bazaar continues at Nos 6 and 8 North Front through tomorrow morning. Dosher and Hood family visitors at the Orton. Mr. and Mrs. L. A. Scott from Norfolk hosted by Mrs. S. M. Murphy. Scott to stay for holidays. Mamie Fennell returns from Washington DC for holidays. Annie Lou Peterson and John H. Hunter wed at 512 Wooster St with Rev. J. A. Sullivan. Blue Ridge Club YWCA to sell holiday handiwork. A Suffragette Town Meeting at Boys' Brigade Armory tonight at 8:30, 10 cent admission. Invitation to wedding of Agnes Borkenhagen to C George Ambrosiano on Dec 27 at Winter Park Presbyterian Church Wilmington NC.
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St. Cecilia’s Guild
North Front Street
Jonathan Dosher
H. W. Hood
T. N. Dosher
Orton Hotel
Annie Lou Peterson
John H. Hunter
S. J. Brady
Wooster Street
J. A. Sullivan
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Funeral of Mr. T. W. Mintz in Bellevue Cemetery
The remains of Mr. T. W. Mintz died after a long illness at a Raleigh state hospital were interred in Bellevue Cemetery after funeral services at Immanuel Presbyterian Church led by Rev. J. S. Crowley. Pallbearers included D. H. Williams N. E. Walton S. A. Matthews Edward Register Leon Long W. J. Bradshaw with Junior Order United American Mechanics members in attendance.
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T. W. Mintz
Bellevue Cemetery
State Hospital
Raleigh
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
J. S. Crowley
Messrs
D. H. Williams
N. E. Walton
S. A. Matthews
Edward Register
Leon Long
W. J. Bradshaw
United American Mechanics
Thompson Family Tragedy Shocks Cape Fear Area
Mr Thompson III and John Thompson a government employee on the Cape Fear canalization project traveled home to be with his father Capt T M Thompson who is critically ill. Thompson arrived here last night en route.
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Mr. Thompson
John Thompson
Cape Fear
Southport
T. M. Thompson
Thompson
Governors Meet in Washington for Annual Conference
In Washington today a large assembly of current and former governors and governors elect convened for a three day governors conference. Topics include state power versus federal encroachment, railroad regulation, forest conservation and public health measures with President Wilson set to address one session.
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Washington
D. C
Regilar
Salt Lake City
Wilson
Wisconsin State Poultry Show Opens in Beloit
The Wisconsin State Poultry association exhibition opens in Beloit on December 14 and runs for a week. The event features nearly 2000 birds, marking one of the largest shows in the association’s history. The Wisconsin branch of the American Poultry Association will hold its annual meeting in conjunction.
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Beloit
Wis
Wisconsin State Poultry Association
Wisconsin
American Poultry Association
Caesar to Carry Relief Supplies to Syria
The United States collier Caesar, dubbed the Christmas ship, is expected to reach Syria today to load and depart for Beirut within a week. Supplies aid Syrians facing Turkish blockade, land shortages, and locust destruction, with about 100000 people near starvation.
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New York
United States
Caesar
Syria
Beirut
Relief Committee
Athletic association finds new fullback visits college
The athletic association has discovered a new fullback for the football team and he makes his first visit to the college today. Students and faculty observe the event in and around the decorated campus as discussions of future games begin.
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the Athletic Association
War Inflation For European Travel After the War
Postwar Europe faces higher travel costs as war related taxes labor costs and wear on transport raise hotel fares in Vienna Budapest and Sofia. Hotels in Vienna demand beds on waiting lists and even night-train guests risk sleeping in corridors. Budapest hotels recover while Sofia mountain prices rise. taxis and streetcars also price hikes due to fuel and living costs.
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Vienna
Dee
Europe
United States
Budapest
Sofia
Balkans
Constantinople
Viench
Peterson and Rulfs Christmas Slippers HQ
Peterson and Rulfs operates as the Christmas slippers headquarters with dates 14 16 17 20 22 referenced in the listing.
Germany’s Emperor Announces Peace Offer to Allies
Berlin confirms Emperor William notified generals of Germany’s peace offer and says it remains uncertain whether the offer will be accepted. Commanders are instructed to proceed with caution as the decision lingers.
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London
Amsterdam
Berlin
William
Germany
Sailor in Uniform Defends the Blue and Flag
A poem by W. S. S. SEMINOLE argues civilians owe veterans in uniform gratitude. It condemns calls to scorn soldiers as government bums, insisting service members defend the flag and homeland even amid praising civilians.
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Yas
Peterson and Rulfs Christmas Slippers Headquarters
Peterson and Rulfs operate as the central source for Christmas slippers with inventory numbered 14 16 17 20 and 22 across their store network.
Vestrymen Elected at St. John's Church Tuesday Night
The parish of St. John's Episcopal church selected vestrymen Tuesday night. Members listed include Washington Catlett T F Darden H F Wilder W G James W G Cleopar WW H Yopp J Hicks Bunting J B Hatchell and J D McCarley. A divorce suit was filed yesterday by Winnie Bowman colored against husband John Bowman with L Clay Grant Esq as attorney.
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St. John’s Church
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Washington Catlett
T. F. Darden
H. F. Wilder
W. G. James
Klerk
W. G. Cleopar
WW. H. Yopp
J. Hicks Bunting
J. B. Hatchell
J. D. McCarley
Winnie Bowman
John Bowman
L. Clay
Grant, Esq
Senate approves immigration bill with literacy test
Washington December 14. The Senate passed the immigration bill that includes a literacy test for admission of aliens. The measure has previously been vetoed by three presidents and passed the House in the last session.
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Washington, D. C
Senate
House
Supplemental estimate seeks one million more for army service
London reports a supplemental estimate issued today proposes adding one million personnel to the army across all ranks for the current financial year, raising the total from four million in the original plan.
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London
Imported European poplar blight threatens U S poplars
Plant pathologists warn of Dothichiza populea a dangerous fungous disease imported from Europe attacking black and Lombardy poplars and cottonwoods in several states. Cankers girdle limbs and trunks causing ragged canopies and death of attacked parts. spread via spores from bark pustules. Owners urged to notify the Bureau of Plant Industry.
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Washington, D. C
Europe
Carolina
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Troyes
France
Delacroix
Italy
America
Plant Disease Survey
Massachusetts
Hampshire
New Hampshire
Rhode Island
Connecticut
New Jersey
Pennnsylvania
Delaware
Maryland
Ohio
Nebraska
New Mexico
United States
Bureau of Plant Industry
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Mrs. J. Brihkiey
Bolton
City
Hatty L. Kidd
Hampstead
James O. Shingleton
Preston Bridgers
E. Burke
Aywood
New Horn Avenue
L. A. Scott
Norfolk, Va
Mamie Fennell
National School of Domestic Art and Science
H. L. Fennell
Hal
Ory
Blue Ridge Club
Boys’ Brigade
Koin- Ohians
Grace Methodist Sunday School
Charles L. Borkenhagen
Agnes
C. George Ambrosiano
Winter Park Presbyterian
Wilmington
North Carolina
Isto
U. 3
Wda
I. C.S
Schoale, Box & SO
Foranton Pa
A. D. Brown
Ian
Eni
Uae
Wrence & Chicago
R. R. Bellamy
Smith Drug
Southside Drug Co
Elvington’s
Gam
Hothe Ard
Roger Moore's Sons & Co
Beaver Board
Smmart
Belk-Williams Co
Peterson & Ruis
Southern Hotel
Lynn Haven
Rehder’s
Ez, Jechdevelo
North Fourth Street
Corfere
N. Jacobi Hardware Co
South Front
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