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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1917
Page
3
New York trading closed with light activity and narrow gains amid holiday lull. Investors favored known issues while foreign bonds and select sectors like shippings oils and motors provided the day’s modest strength. overall market sentiment was cautious and uneven.
The New York cotton market opened steady as covering by late sellers supported prices while Italian front optimism encouraged buying. Early January futures touched 29.56 with other active months up about one point from last night’s level. Trading suggested a quiet pre holiday lull with scattered reports of steady conditions pending January allocations by a committee in Liverpool.
The report notes spirits prices moving up as bids arrive and demand remains moderate. After the first call, buyers showed steadier interest and prices edged higher, with closing levels showing gains of about 1 to 2 points for most issues.
The market shows spot cotton unchanged with Dee 22 and sales arriving. Low middling remains at 29 1y with good middling stable.
Weather outlook for the grain market hints at a larger move, with reports of bearish corn conditions and sporadic buying. Traders noted a slim rally in futures as hog feed and pork prices influenced nearby trades, while overall activity remained subdued.
A brief note suggests it is preferable to sign the road agreement titled RD Jate rather than forgo it. The casual food reference appears as a fragment amid the contents.
Public notice from Frank Suggs as Districter of the Estate of Richard Suggs requires all debts to be presented to John D. Bellamy & Son within stated limits. Claimants must file dates from the notice to avoid bar of recovery. The notice dated November 6, 1917, appears from an Iowa district.
Turpentine remains quiet with 45 sales and 190 receipts. Rosin shows firm sales at 973 with 1 233 receipts and 1 839 shipments. stock levels listed. Quotations include B D B 6.15a17 and W W 7.60 plus other letter codes.
The Sunday school will meet at 10 o’clock with a regular session then the children will attend the morning church service in a body to make their offerings at the opening. Each child is asked to bring a Christmas stocking with money to distribute to district nurses aiding less fortunate children. Stockings will be donated to help district nurses and needy children in time for Christmas. Parents are urged to assist their children in contributing gifts worthy of the cause.
R B Batson and T Erwin Cheek both white, charged with violation of the bone dry law, waived examination before United States Commissioner A S Williams and were bound over to the next Federal Court term in $300 jointly. They were arrested on the Northern train after Special Agent Phillips and Deputy Marshal Kelly overheard talk of handling three suitcases. About 30 quarts of whiskey were found. 25 quarts sent to James Walker Memorial Hospital and 5 quarts held as evidence.
The Marion Sprunt Mission Kindergarten at Delgade held closing exercises with a fine play by children ages three to six. Parents and friends attended and enjoyed the performance. Miss Robbie McIntyre and Miss Neena Woods led the program with McIntyre arranging the production. Santa Claus distributed gifts to the youngsters as the mission, supported by Dr. James Sprunt, continues its good work.
Rt Rev John Joseph O Connor bishop of Newark celebrates the 40th anniversary of his ordination. Born in Newark in 1855 he earned an A M from Seton Hall at age 20 and studied in Rome and Leuven before returning to teach philosophy and theology at Seton Hall. He later became pastor and was elevated to bishop in 1901.
Notice that the freight warehouses of our companies in Wilmington North Carolina will close on Tuesday December 25 1917 and Tuesday January 1 1918 except between 9 and 10 AM for delivery of perishable freight. E Meade Agent Seaboard Air Line and Atlantic Coast Line Railroad.
The message urges personal accountability for nutrition. It promotes choosing fruits over candy and sugary drinks, claiming benefits for health and patriotism.
Notice of public auction for a Carolina Beach land tract in New Hanover County to satisfy a Deed of Trust dated February 10 1917 by Alex N Koonce and Lettie T Noonce to C B Griffin trustee for Needham T Lloyd. Sale at Wilmington Court House door Friday December 28 1917 at 11 A M.
Lieutenant Harry M. Solomon 2nd Lt M G Co No 1 A E F sends Christmas greetings from Somewhere in France to Ike Loftin and the local U C T council. He notes forthcoming stories of events in France and asks for news from home while praising the city’s prominent young resident family ties.
The New Hanover Medical Society held an annual election at the Chamber of Commerce rooms. Elected for the coming year were President Dr H B Hart Vice President Dr Houston Moore secretary treasurer Dr Bascom Croom delegates to the State Medical Society Dr C P Bolles alternate Dr John W Tankersley member of the Board of Censors Dr Walter C Galloway to serve with Dr T M Green and Dr C P Bolles.
Willie Perry and John Stanley, two colored boys, faced Recorder Harriss for housebreaking at Ed Boushee’s residence. With no lawyer, they were bound over to the Superior Court next term on $500 bonds each. The case involved a gun and shells found at one defendant’s home. Cameron is organizer. the City Livery Company will take over the City Taxicab Company business.
Albert G. Kaltschmidt and four others were convicted in Federal Court on conspiracy counts. Kaltschmidt received four years in Fort Leavenworth and a $20,000 fine. Mrs. Ida Neef got three years and a $15,000 fine. Fritz Neef and Carl Schmidt and his wife Maria were sentenced to two years and $10,000 fines each. Franz Raspa was acquitted on all counts but to face two other indictments. The counts involved a military enterprise against Canada and plots connected to Detroit and Port Huron. The report notes European bread shortages and urges conservation and substitution. A separate line mentions a young fighter named Willard ready to spar.
Cadets George Avent George Tien ken and Serre Murrell of the State A E College West Raleigh are home for the holidays. Kenneth Otten of Mount Airy Seminary Philadelphia came home yesterday for the Christmas season. Corinth chief inspector for the Atlantic Coast Line Rocky Mount was in the city yesterday. Edward Hanson Georgetown University was among arrivals to spend the Yale title in the city. Cadets William and Carl Hahler Mount Pleasant college are home for the holidays. Louise Gieschen and Seminary Philadelphia came home from Roanoke Va to spend Christmas. Mabel Weissell Normal College Charlottesville Va was among collegians arriving home for the holidays. Myrtle Wolters returns from Burritt Swido New York City for the holidays.
A decree in Rio de Janeiro cancels the exequaturs of Germans serving as consuls for neutral nations in Brazil. The order targets the Austrian and Dutch consuls.
Train departures and arrivals from Wilmington list No. 13 3:55 PM to Charlotte and intermediate points with Pullman car service and sleeping cars. No. 19 5:00 AM to Charlotte. Arrivals No. 14 12:40 PM from Charlotte. No. 20 12:10 AM to Wilmington. Sleeper use allowed until 5:30 PM. bookings via City Ticket Agent Orton Hotel Building phone 178.
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