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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 26, 1917

Page

2

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Husban

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William Cowper God C. W. Wollard Columbia S. C J. Henry Gerdes Camp Green 39Th Infantry Margery Ellis Helen Mettle Washington, D. C Bergen Red Cross Street James Fennell Charlotte H. L. Fennell L. W. Warrock South Second Street Margaret King Nhe Flora McDonald College Mrs J. B. King Winter Park Joseph D. Smith Alice Reston Smith Jonesboro William Bernard Turley W. H. Turley North Fourth Street A.O. Osborne Villa View Brunswick Capt. Osborne Dixon-Zellers Letha Bell Zellers F. F. Zellers Cecil Dixon Castle Street E. Lundy Primitive Baptist Church Rudolph Dixon Petersburg Annie Avery New Way Market Margaret Hall Wilmington Baptist Association Cavalry Church Eugene LeRoy Turner Hazel Sharp the Red Cross Murchison Sixth Street Advent Christian Church Purcell Senate Convent Wiv Lal Svoroid BATH Belk - Williams Minstrels Thomas J. Keenan Robert Sherman Elvingtons Marie Lavgne Frank Watke Billy van Aten Krypto Kee Vinebet Masonic Temple
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