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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 16, 1917

Page

14

Advent and Christmas Services at Local Churches

Listings show multiple churches with schedules for Holy Communion Morning and Evening prayers. Rev. Louis T. Har, Gwathmey, and other rectors announce services at Third and Red Cross, Bladen Street, and Saint Thomas affiliations with Advent observances, Sunday school, and visitor invitations.

William H. Milton Louis T. Har Oon Aembiusion Advent Son St. Thomas Ieys

Sunday Church Notices and Service Schedules

Multiple local church announcements invite the public to Sunday schools at 9:45 or 10 a.m. and worship at 11 a.m. or 7:30 p.m. with ministers Rev J T John Rev G Hall Rev A Butler Rev Jeter Hurt Rev A L Goodrich and Rev Delgado preaching and leading activities. events include Sunday school, prayer meetings, Young People unions, youth groups, and Red Cross mass meeting.

First Church John Jeter Hurt D. D Red Cross Woman's Missionary Society Boy Scouts Delgado A. L. Goodrich L. W. Moore E. W. Walden Sunbeam Band C. B. Newcombe

Local church services and meetings announced

Rev G Clhonen leads services at 11 and 7 with a sermon The Man and The Love Your Enemy Morning worship at 11 evening at 8 The Missionary Society meets Monday at 2 50 p m and the Bible Class and other groups gather weekly at 3 20 and 7 45 p m Congregants are urged to attend services at Pulls Market and Sixth streets Clausen is pastor.

G. Clhonen Mitiny lLafr Clausen Tipur Inner Missionary Society

Rev J H McCracken Preaches at 11 and 7:30

Parish notices announce Rev J H McCracken preaching at 11 a m with subject Variifications and Discouragements, and at 7:30 p m preaching in the evening. Sunday school follows at 9:30.

Christian Science Services Scheduled This Sunday

Services held in church building on Sunday at 11 a.m. with the subject God, the Preserver of Man. Sunday school follows the morning service. Wednesday evening testimonial meeting is planned. Reading room adjacent to the church open Thursday and Saturday at 4 p.m. Christian Science literature and circulating library available to the public. Public invited to attend and visit.

Bladen Street Fifth Blader Streets C. Sell South Fourth Streets J. T. John South Oelock Goa Deck Street Vie Erry Southside Fifth Avenue Wooster Street G. Hall P.stor A. A. Butler Hertford N. C Mr. Butler Calvary J. A. Sullivan J. W. Holite God To Athenooaw

Colored Masons Hold 48th North Carolina Annual

Salisbury hosts the 48th annual communication of North Carolina colored Masons with 600 attendees. Mayor Woodson greets the lodge. Dr. R. B. McRary is praised for a decade of leadership as officers are reelected and plans for Y M C A and rural school improvements are highlighted. The Wilmington envoy is honored. Bishop Hood attends. Dr. Madison mourns his wife. Next year’s Grand Lodge session set for Rocky Mount.

Geo. F. King Salisbury North Carolina Woodson James H. Young Raleigh Grand Lodge R. B. McRary Lexington W. E. Purvis Greensboro W. S. Simmons Barboro C. S. Brown Winton Bishop Hood Dr. Madison Wilmington Rocky Mount

Special Christmas Sermons by Dr Hurt at First Baptist

Dr John J Hurt pastor of First Baptist church announces three Christmas season Sunday evening sermons starting tomorrow. Series topics include Getting Into the Christmas Spirit, How to be Happy Though Poor, and Guide Right or Gods New Year Calendar. A double quartette from Wilmington will sing at each service. All are welcome.

Hurt John Jeter Hurt First Baptist Church Wilmington

Come See Our Christmas Sl Surprise Peterson and Rulfs

Readable fragment notes a Christmas sale or event featuring individuals Peterson and Rulfs. Details are limited.

Pers. Peterson Rulfs Peterson and

Fort Caswell Health Record Praised Amid Cold Wave

Fort Caswell remains one of the healthiest posts with no contagious disease cases since August. Barracks construction nears completion, heating and comforts planned, while troops endure tents and await potential home leaves during Christmas and New Year. Colonel A W Chase touts health gains and discipline as a model for nation.

Fort Caswell Cape Fear River United States Coast Artillery Cape Fear Bald Head Island Caswell N.N Chase Uncle Sam

Three Teams Tie for Championship in Weekend Basketball

A Friday night doubleheader at the YMCA drew a large crowd as Giants and White Sox opened with a 22 to 29 finish in favor of the Giants. Athletics beat Pirates led by Myers and Davis as Merritt troubled the defense, tying the three-team standings atop the season, with holiday rematches to decide the series title.

Young Men’s Christian Association Giants White Sox Harmani'Gerdes Griffith Myers Davis Athletics Merritt Pirates J. B. Huntington Ben Houston Bo” Sheppard

Funeral of Mrs W R French at North Sixth Street

Funeral services for the late Mrs. W. R. French of 11 North Sixth Street were held at the residence with Rev. W. H. Milton officiating. A large gathering of relatives attended. Interment is planned at Oakdale Cemetery this morning after the arrival of her son R. S. French of New York.

W. R. French North Sixth Street W. H. Milton D. D

Do Your Shopping and Ping Early War Time Rail Notice

Public urged to mail or ship Christmas packages at least ten days early to ensure on time delivery amid high wartime shipments. Norfolk Southern Railroad official J F Dalton appeals for cooperation to lighten rail loads and prevent holiday delays.

Norfolk Southern Railroad J. F. Dalton

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Episcopal Christian Baptist Lutheran Methodist J. H. McCracken Say Ots al m Christian Science Colored Masons Realth Y.M.C. A French W.L. Douglas Emerson and Diamond Brand Shoes Lity Livery Co DR. Vineberg Masonic Temple Seaboard Air Line Eallwsey Wilmingto PULLM PAF Charlotte Trainington Trai'ngtonrlotte Pullman Sanaton Harlotte Orton Ane Koonce T. P. Antaeten John T. Wean D. P. E. Sartes Miss Alma Brown Royal Theatre Herald Square Hotel 34Th ST Broadway New York R. R. Statl Bath J. Fred Ssyers
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