God’s Ways and Holiday News From Winston-Salem
The column opens with Cowper verse then lists holiday visits and travel notes. Mrs Hodges and children visit, families in Charlotte and Richmond plan trips, soldiers and students are stationed or returning home, a wedding at 517 Castle street concludes with a New Bern honeymoon, church meetings, license issued for Turner and Sharp, Red Cross work room reopens, and Christmas programs at Sixth Street Advent Christian and St Matthews Lutheran with gifts for the Salem Orphanage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthews' Lutheran Church
Salem
Real estate transfers filed at register of deeds
Deeds filed show Davis Moore Paint Co to Sabra Anna Russell for 100 dollars a lot on Tenth street 165 feet from Wooster. Sabra Anna Russell to Davis Moore Paint Co for 100 dollars 145 feet from Sixth street on Wright street. Homie Hastings and wife to Robert Alderman for 100 dollars on Anderson and Fanning streets in 491-2 by 66 feet terms listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Register of Deeds
Davis-Moore Paint Company
Sabra Anna Russell
Tenth Street
Wooster
Wright Street
Sixth Street
Homie Hastings
Robert Alderman
Anderson and
Fanning Streets
Visiting relatives and locals greet guests in Raleigh area
Mr Schulken of Raleigh visits relatives and is greeted by friends. Mr J M Bass of Richmond Va returns home after visiting his father here for several days. Mr Thomas J Torpy of New Bern visits relatives during the holidays. Mr R B Branch editor of the Red Springs Citizen accompanies his sons to the city. one son undergoes a slight operation at James Walker Memorial Hospital and is said to be doing well. Mr W E Mann of Boston visits his sister Mrs W H Howell on South Fifth street for several days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Russ
Wilmington
Richmond
Acme
R. E. Williams, Jr
A. & E. College
Raleigh
R. E. Williams
Mr. Schulken
J. M. Bass
Thomas J. Torpy
New Bern
R. B. Branch
Red Springs
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Sir. W. E. Mann
Boston
W. H. Howell
South Fifth Street
Supreme Court Denies New Trial for Small
Concord, N H Dec 26 The New Hampshire Supreme Court refused a new trial to Frederick L Small formerly a Boston broker awaiting execution January 15 for the murder of his wife Florence A Small at their home near Lake Ossipee on September 28 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Concord
N. H
Supreme Court
Frederick L. Small
Boston
Florence A. Small
Lake Ossipee
French Cheerful in Suffering and Fortitude from War Letter
A letter from First Lieutenant James A Purcell to banker Wade H Cooper extols French citizens enduring hardships in France during war. He notes French women' labor, hospitality to Americans, and their politeness as a lesson to Americans, asserting many may settle in France postwar. He says Americans are seen as saviors and praises Franco-American solidarity. He mocks Washington bankers as overly polite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A Purcell
Wade H. Cooper
Washington
France
Troops 10 Have Winter Clothing
Washington reports prompt inquiry into shortages of winter coats and woolen blouses in National Army camps. Senate Military Affairs committee seeks immediate wire-confirmed data from the War Department and orders fast provisioning if gaps exist. Shortages cited include at least 20 000 overcoats and 47 000 blouses across nine cantonments with potential other camps under review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Senate Military Affairs Committee
Secretary of War
McKeller
Tennessee
National Army
Sharpe
Wheeler
Shibey
Kearney
Dix
Jackson
Grant
Custer
Beauregard
Fort Worth
Texas
Donelson
Funston
Wadsworth
Fremont
Sheridan
Green
Pike
Levinsky extends charity challenge to Brennan
Battling Levinsky, after two wins in three bouts with Bill Brennan, challenges Brennan to a further match for any charity Brennan designates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Battling Levinsky
Bill Brennan
Brennan
Bil
Halifax Relief Fund Reaches Nine Hundred Dollars
Christmas donations from Cape Fear Club members and guests push Halifax Sufferers Fund total to 900.00 after 33.05 collected and 866.95 already remitted by J Holmes Davis. Red Cross Wool Fund contributions reach 16.95 to aid knitted comforts for soldiers and sailors.
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Red Cross Fund
Cape Fear
Halifax
The
American Red Cross
J. Holmes Davis
Relief Committee
Red Cross
Ladies of the Red Cross
Convent Wins Contempt Case Over Weary Act Inspection
In Savannah Judge Meldrim dismissed contempt charges against Mother M Clare of St. Vincent's convent, ruling the Weary Act only covers places with confinement. Evidence showed inmates were not confined but remained voluntarily, so the institution fell outside the act's authority. A similar case against St. Francis home head proceeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Savannah
P W. Meldrim
M. Clare
St. Vincent’s Convent
Sisters of Mercy
St. Francis Home
Negro Orphan Asylum
Recorder's Court Disposes Several Cases Today
In the Recorder's Court James Berry was fined costs for selling fireworks. Tow Council received three months on the county roads for an adult with a deadly weapon, to be examined by Major W N Harriss for sanity. Willie Nixon paid five dollars and costs for obstructing the sidewalk. Jason Capehart, a vagrant, got an indeterminate sentence of one to six months. Court sessions move to the Recorder's office and adjoining room to conserve fuel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Court
James Berry
Tow Council
W. N. Harriss
Superior Court
Willie Nixon
Jason Capehart
Harriss
Recorder's Court
Recorder's Office
Three Fatal Diseases Top U S Death Causes in 1916
Special to The Dispatch Raleigh reports from federal data that heart disease tuberculosis and pneumonia were the leading killers in the United States in 1916. Heart disease rose to first place with 114 171 deaths and a rate of 159.4 per 100 000 while tuberculosis caused 101 396 deaths. Pneumonia was responsible for 98 334 deaths and shows a general decline since 1900 though year to year fluctuations remain.
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Dispatch
Raleigh
United States
Federal Census Bureau
Pittsburg Lights Up For Greb Miske New Year Show
Pittsburg boxing fans await a New Year’s Day bout between Harry Greb and Billy Miske in the city, promising a high stakes clash that could crown a champion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Hocile
Harry Greb
Billy Miske
A Good for Nothing Husband at Academy of Music
Review urges public to attend the Broadway style comedy A Good for Nothing Husband at the Academy of Music Wilmington next Saturday with matinee and night show. Jazz Trio specialty promised along with other big acts and latest song hits for an evening of high class amusement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jack
Academy of Music
Wilmington
Louis In Pawn at the Grand a refined stagecraft triumph
Gail Kane stars in Louis In Pawn a mintual American feature drama praised for logical plot development and restrained acting. Douglas MacLean and Robert Klein deliver strong performances with Kane portraying a Parisian matron seeking vengeance amid a spy intrigue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gail Kane
Louis
Miss Kane
Douglas MacLean
Foreign Secret Service
Robert Klein
Baron Arnold von Pollnitz
Comte
Royal presents second big bill of the week farce musical show
The Royal theatres new farce musical comedy debuts in Wilmington drawing large crowds yesterday and last night. Star Frank Banks leads with Billy Van Allen in support offering a fun filled evening noted as a Wilmington favorite.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
the Royal
Wilmington
Frank Banks
Billy van Allen
Virginia
Gus Hill's Minstrels Draw Big Audiences at Academy
Gus Hill's Minstrels played to two capacity crowds at the Academy of Music yesterday matinee and night. The show drew enthusiastic, spontaneous applause for meritorious work, with laughter ranging from light to uproarious. George Wilson and Eddie Mazier led the top laughs, while costumes, scenery, singing, and dancing impressed audiences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Gus Hill
George Wilson
Eddie Mazier
Wilmington
Dodgers eye Mamaux swap amid Marquard trade talk
Rumor notes Dodgers manager Robinson seeking pitcher Al Mamaux and open to exchanging veteran Rube Marquard for the Pirates’ notable talent. The rumor underscores ongoing trade talk in baseball circles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tis
Robinson
Dodgers
al Mamaux
Rube Marquard
Card of Thanks for Kindness After Death of Husband
To my friends who assisted me in my receipt trouble I express deep appreciation for the kindness shown and for the expressions of sympathy which helped me so much since the death of my beloved husband Mrs. Thomas J. Keenan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Husban
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