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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1916

Page

12

Wilmington Expects New Fish Hatchery From Federal Bill

A local advocate urges that Congress will authorize fish hatcheries in several states and that Wilmington has a strong chance to land one. Each hatchery costs about 450 000 and would boost shad stocks, attract experts, and aid Cape Fear river fisheries, with rivalry from South Carolina and Georgia.

Wilmington Congress North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Cape Fear Fishhawk Bureau of Fisheries

Special Holiday Train Service Between Wilmington and Chadbourn

Atlantic Coast Line announces a special holiday passenger train between Wilmington and Chadbourn with connections to the Conway line. The service runs Wednesday through Saturday to ease holiday shopping crowds, with schedule and rates described by passenger traffic manager W J Craig.

W. J. Craig Atlantic Coast Line Wilmington Chadbourn Conway Con- Way Craig

Realty deals headline three purchases in one week

Mr M Shrier bought the 3 story building near People's Bank at Front and Princess for between 15000 and 20000 dollars and plans improvements after January first. J H Rehder bought the McIlhenny property at Second and Market for Howard Wells Amusement Co. George Washington Council purchased the former Crystal Palace theatre from Mr and Mrs Louis H Skinner.

M. Shrier People’s Bank Front Princess Streets D. L. Gore Custom House Princess Street Second and Market Streets J. H. Rehder Howard & Wells Amusement’ Company Crystal Palace Theatre George Washington Council Junior Order of American Mechanics Louis H. Skinner Shiner Citizen’s Bank H. F. Wilder

Dispatch to Split its Job Department with Wilmington Printing

The Dispatch Publishing Company will transfer its job department to Wilmington Printing Company tomorrow to focus on making The Dispatch the leading newspaper in Eastern North Carolina. Wilmington Printing, led by president Joseph W. Little, will assume presses, cutting machines, and stock. the move frees space for a stronger newspaper operation and promises expanded local and regional client service.

Dispatch North Carolina Dispatch Publishing Company Wilmington Printing Company Joseph W. Little The Dis

Masked Marvel to Wrestle Hanson Next Friday Night

A telegram from Louis La Teau confirms the Masked Marvel will appear in Wilmington Friday night December 22 to wrestle Fritz Hanson. The public awaits a banner, highly anticipated match after past battles where Lareau showcased speed and grappling finesse, threatening to unmask and reveal his identity after decisive bouts. Hanson, in peak form, looks to solidify his record against the celebrated French wrestler.

Louis LaTeau Marvel Fritz Hanson M Hanson-Turner Lareau Wilmington Hanson Joe Turner Washington, D. C Academy of Music

Y M A Boys League Address And Music Program

Mr J B Huntington secretary of the Y M A will speak at the Sunday meeting of the Boys League at the association building this afternoon at 5 o clock A musical program will also be rendered The paper discusses its aim to become a leading state publication and ongoing improvements despite white paper costs with plans already in progress and more announcements to follow

Monroe Hamlet Maxton Fayetteville New York Jacksonville Charlotte Seaboard Air Line C. S. Lake Rutherfordton Wilmington Laurinburg Wadesboro Rockingham Bladenboro Seaboard Lamberton Lake Rutherfordton-Wilmington Wake J. G. McGormick City of E. C. Dwelle Charlotte Shippers and Manuufacturers’ Association J. B. Huntington Y. M.A Boys’ League The Association

Seminole Coast Guard Rescue Near Cape Lookout

The coast guard ship Seminole likely aided a yacht named Minnesota ashore near Cape Lookout around 9:30 AM yesterday. Details are scarce on crew, condition, or how many people were aboard as the vessel started a winter cruise with coal stockpiled.

Coast Guard Seminole Minnesota Cape Florida

Dock Street church to sell fancy work and candy

The ladies of the Dock Street Christian church plan a sale of fancy work and candy on Wednesday at the Sterchi Bancroft furniture store on Front Street.

Ladies of the Dock Street Christian Church Sterchi-Bancrom#1 Front Street

Newsies Gather for Turkey Supper at YMCA Event

More than sixty Newsies and telegraph messengers from the Hornet Club attended a turkey supper hosted by the Hammill Memorial Sunday School Class at the YMCA. Senator W. B. Cooper and Mr. D. H. Howes spoke to the youths, followed by games in the gym and songs by the Tilestone quartet. Miss Mydigett presides the Hammill Memorial Class with Miss Perrin as vice president and Miss Sue Boof as secretary-treasurer. Mr. W. B. Cooper is the teacher.

Newsises Hornet Club Hammill Memorial Young Men's Christian Association W. B. Cooper Dispatch Publishing Company D. H. Howes Telegram Tilestone Mydigett A. B. Perrin Sue Boof

Reverend A L Goodrich Visits City Yesterday

Rev A L Goodrich of Point well was a visitor in the city yesterday.

A. L. Goodrich Pointwell

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