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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 24, 1917
Page
6
Christmas Day will be a holiday in the city with stores closed and churches holding special services. The absence of fireworks, due to war conditions, marks the season as revelers shop and merchants report the largest shopping season yet, amid soldiers and students at home and a spirit of peace.
Delgado Baptist Sunday school children present a Christmas entertainment directed by Mrs. W. Fickling tonight at eight o'clock. The program features songs, recitations, a Japanese girl told story, a pantomime, prayers, and the arrival of Santa Claus, with many young participants listed.
Plantagenet Commandry number one Knights Templar invites the public to a Christmas observance at noon December 25 1917 in the Masonic Temple. The notice accompanies details of the funeral for Mr Keenan and describes the service as of an interesting nature.
The remains of Air. Thos. J. Keen an were laid to rest yesterday afternoon at Oakdale cemetery. Services were conducted by Rev. H. W. Koelling of Pearsall Presbyterian church, of which the deceased was a member. Floral tributes testified to the esteem in which he was held by many friends.
Reed baby carriages priced from 4.48 to 7.59 dollars appear in the Residers advertisement offering a range for infant transport. Kid gloves priced at 31.98 are also listed by Residers.
Members of Cape Fear Camp number 254 United Confederate Veterans meet at the W L Armory Wednesday at 1 o clock. Veterans will join the Red Cross parade as participants.
Wanted fifty caborers to clean land. Guaranteed three years work. Apply M. Lance, Carolina Beach. Jewelry for Christmas advertised by H. J. Culclasure Jeweler at 305 1-2 No Front St. indicating availability of jewelry or cut glass as gifts.
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