Daughters of the Confederacy Meeting and Cape Fear Masquerade
Notices announce the Daughters of the Confederacy monthly meeting at the Wilmington Light Infantry armory Tuesday at 4 pm. Cape Fear Tent No 15 and Ladies Auxiliary plan a masked masquerade at the Odd Fellows building December 29 with a password entry and a domino mystery prize. Also reported is the marriage of Miss Callie Perry to Bernice Atkins in Hickory on November 30.
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the Daughters of the Confederacy
Wilmington
The
Maccabees of
Cape Fear
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Odd Fellows
Third and
Princess Streets
Hickory
Callie Perry
Bernice Atkins
Rosindale
A. L. Pope
N. C
Atkins
Oyster Roast for Virginia Life Agents at Lumina Beach
Local manager B. T. Hopkins of the Life Insurance Company of Virginia hosted an Oyster Toast at Lumina Wrightsville Beach for a large group of agents. The gathering departed on the 1 o'clock car and returned late afternoon.
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Virginia Life Insurance Company
B. T. Hopkins
The
Life Insurance Company of Virginia
Lumina
Wrightsville Beach
Boy Run Down at Seventh and Market Streets
Bennie Littleton son of Mr. Cato Littleton was injur ed when a delivery wagon struck the bicycle he rode last night near Seventh and Market streets. He was taken to a drug store where Dr Harlee Bellamy treated a bruise near the eye and other injuries were described as painful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bennie Littleton
Market
Cato Littleton
L. B. Sasser
Harlee Bellamy
Mrs Watts Dies After Operation at James Walker
Mrs O O Watts died yesterday afternoon at James Walker Memorial Hospital after an operation. She was 38 or 39, leaving her husband and a young son. Funeral from 920 South Third Street at 3 o'clock this afternoon. Interment in Bellvue Cemetery. Husband invites Junior Order United American Mechanics members to attend.
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O. O. Watts
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Watts
South Third Street
Bellevus Cemetery
United American Mechanics
Cheese Factories Grow in Western North Carolina
Nine cheese factories have been established in western North Carolina since 1914, producing more than 30,000 pounds of cheese previously made at home. Factories like Grassy Creek and Cove Creek yield substantial quantities, with startup costs from 400 to 800 dollars. The Animal Industry Department at A and M College now offers a cheese making and factory management course opening January 16, 1917, for readers 16 and older, to train and staff these facilities.
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Raleigh
North Carolina
Animal Industry Division
Grassy Creek
Cove Creek
Extension Service
Animal Industry Department
A. & M. College
Stolen Coupon Cache From Bellamy's Drug Store
Police report 10 900 Piedmont and Chesterfield cigarette coupons were stolen from Bellamy's drug store on Front and Market streets. The coupons had been counted and packed for sending to the tobacco company's premium department when the theft occurred. Authorities are tightening a watch.
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Bellamy
Premium Department
The
Tobacco Company
Peace terms and neutrals back US peace push
The article reports President Wilson awaiting Lloyd George speech before urging peace. neutrals Spain and Switzerland indicate willingness to follow US lead. State Department notes US status as an interested party and examines coded diplomatic reports on Entente responses and German diplomacy.
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Spain
Switzerland
Washington
White House
United States
Wilson
David Lloyd-George
Bern
Gemimany
State Department
Enterite
Great Britain
Whyland
Meat Canning Initiative Moves Toward Rhodesia Plant
New York December 16. Rhodesia and South Africa cattle firms plan a meat canning plant modeled on US practice. M. E. Cleveland, Rhodesia legislative council member, travels to buy machinery and hire a supervisor for construction. The co operative company, with 500000 dollar capital, aims to process 6000 to 8000 cattle yearly, costing about 100000 dollars, shipping canned meat to Europe with future plans for frozen products. Cleveland is a former mayor of Salisbury.
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New York
Rhodesia
South Africa
United States
M. E. Cleveland
Legislative Council
Salisbury
Cleveland
Chicago
Co-Operative Limited Liability Company
Europe
Garrison Warns Against Universal Alliance Proposal
Lindley M. Garrison secretary of war warned against entering a universal alliance of nations. He spoke on the Nationalism program at the Lawyers Club in New York, the first speech since his resignation from the cabinet, addressing state affairs and policies.
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New York
Lindley M. Garrison
United States
Lawyers Club
Roadway
Garrison
Market Rally After War Developments Lifts Stocks
New York reports a broad stock advance with gains near two points led by Midvale as investors react to war developments. Subtractions to several points saw recoveries in overall market trading.
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New York
Entente Reaction to Kaiser Spokesman On Peace Terms
Diplomatic reports note Entente interest as Count von Bernstorff visits the State Department. British and French representatives ask if the Kaiser’s spokesman proposed peace terms. upon learning he had not, they express gratification.
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Entente
Count von Hernstorff
State Department
Urge Compulsory Militia Service Advocated in Washington
Washington officials and senators urge compulsory National military training. James Wadsworth and Perry Belmont advocate the measure at a National service association meeting. Governor Whitman supports compulsory training and backs New York state military training camps. Lieut. General S B M Young says the National Guard is unfit for defense in war.
Christmas Spirit At White House Delivers Gifts
Washington December 16 The White House isa sink with snow on the lawns as a motor truck delivers President Wilsons Christmas gifts and more packages arrive throughout the day Clerks prepare a special room to receive gifts from around the world and none will be opened before Christmas Day per the Presidents orders
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Washington, D. C
White House
Wilson
Executive Mansion
Gotham Capitalists Take Full Control Of Smelter
New York capitalists have gained complete control of the British Columbia Smelter in Vancouver. The Tyree Company previously owned the plant, now under undisclosed new ownership. About $100,000 will be spent on improvements and remodeling to enable blister copper production.
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Washington, D. C
New York
British Columbia
Vancouver
Tyree Company
State Department
Young Woman Walks 5000 Miles for Daylight Saving
Miss Maude Birdson a 20 year old Chicago girl arrived in New York after a 5000 mile hike from San Francisco to fit herself for war correspondence. She plans to depart for Europe soon and was joined part way by Aura Rockwell Ruth Harsley and others with her terrier Snoo kums. Congress to consider a federal Daylight Saving measure to advance clocks one hour in summer.
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New York
Maude Birdson
Chicago
San Francisco
Europe
Aura Rockwell
Ruth Harsley
Salt Lake City
Rockwell
Herbert Thomas
Thomas
Washington, D. C
Congress
Borland
Missouri
Day Light Saving Committee
Boston
Hughes Named Next President of New York Bar Association
Albany official notes Charles B. Hughes will be the next president of the New York State Bar Association after a nominating committee pick. The formal election occurs at the annual meeting in Brooklyn on January 12 and 13.
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Albany
N. Y
Charles B. Hughes
New York State Bar Association
Brooklyn
Fourth of Series Sermon on Poverty by Dr Milton Will
The fourth sermon in the series at St James Episcopal Church will be delivered by Rev William H Milton D D on The Causes and Cure of Poverty. The service starts at 7 30 with organ works by Gounod Hail Naaman and Del Profondo followed by familiar hymns.
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Milton
St. James’ Episcopal Church
William H. Milton
D. D
Jesus
Gounod
Hail Naaman
Casta
Excursion to Havana Holiday Fare Announced by Atlantic Coast Line
Atlantic Coast Line announces a Christmas Cuba excursion from Wilmington to Havana on December 21 for 47.65 with meals and berths aboard steamships. Return by January 7 1917 with options via Jacksonville or West Coast of Florida. Proportional fares from nearby Virginia North and South Carolina. children half fare. For schedules contact T C White Wilmington NC.
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Cuba
Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington
Havana
Jacksonville
East Coast
West Coast
Florida
Port Tamp
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Stecher Promised Return Sparked Wrestler Drama
Tommy Draak sent a letter to Fritz Hanson claiming Joe Stecher heavyweight champion would visit Springfield Massachusetts this week. The note said Stecher had turned the trick by pinning John Olim of Worcester to the mat and that he hoped to bring Hanson here. Hanson doubts more engagements are possible after his recent defeat has broken several engagements.
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Draak
Hanson
Fritz Hanson
Tommy Draak
Charlie Olson
Joe Stecher
Springfield
Mass
Sone
Omaha
John Olim
Worcester
Stecher
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Mesdames
D. R. Brady
R. A. Brown
Southport
J. A. Singletary
J. R. Williams
Mullins, S. C
A. D. Brown
Belk-Williams Co
ENTE
South America
Governor Strong
James Wadsworth
New
Gotham Capitalists
T. C. White
Wilmington, N
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