Cotton trade in Wilmington hindered by German actions
Local cotton firm Alexander Sprunt & Son reports shipments have slowed due to high freight costs and the war. The City of Wilmington remains in Genoa for repairs and awaits orders, with expectations of a possible late resumption of exports to Entente ports and a hopeful market rebound by fall.
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Wilmington
Genoa
Germany
Cotwo
Alexander Sprunt & Son
Etton
Italy
Cernany
Sprint
Civ
Rember
Mediterranean
Large Attendance at Funeral for Miss Sue Brinkley Inter
Remains of Miss Sue Brinkley Inter red in Oakdale Thursday after mineral services at home and grave at Osbdile cemetery. The service was conducted by Rev. M. T. Plyler and others with a musical program and choirs. Pallbearers included Jurtley King Byrd Chasten Osborn and others, reflecting the respect and affection of her friends.
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Sue Brinkley
Oakdale
Susar
Trinkley
LB. Brinkley
Rock
M. T
Anc
Osbdile
CPO
Vic
Tyesch
J.urtley King
Julius Byrd Utes
James Chasten
Archield ‘Osborn Lurd
Suffrage Meeting Address by Mrs Cunningham at Courthouse
Mrs Doris Cunningham will deliver a public suffrage address at the Courthouse Saturday evening. The event, under the New Hanover Equal Suffrage Association, aims to mobilize support and invites all women and men in the area to attend.
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Doris. Cunningham
Court House
John S. Cunningham
Durba
North Carolina
New Hanover Equal “Uta Association
Wilmington
Jeep talks and trades spark a crowded exchange
A casual exchange among locals centers on a jeep seller, with remarks about Sofitep and ITO Sy lo features. The conversation hints at distinctive vehicle traits and buyer skepticism during a lively street barter.
Rug Dye Case In Recorder Court Ends With Partial Award
A rug dyed by Eureka Dye Works failed to be delivered to A S Williams within the agreed time. The Recorder Court jury awarded Williams $20 of the $35 sought and returned the rug to Eureka Dye Works. Marsden Bellamy represented Williams and Cyrus D Hogue acted for Eureka. Witnesses included several prominent ladies.
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Eureka Dye Works
A. S. Williams
Williams
Recorder’s Court
Recorder
Harriss
Marsden Bellamy
Mr. Williams
Cyrus D. Hogue
Ten foreigners seek naturalization at May term
Ten applicants for naturalization are listed at the Federal Court with six Russians one Hungarian one Scot man one German and one Dutch born three in Wilmington and others from surrounding towns. Names include Jacob Milikovsky Isaac Margolis Max Yaill Margolis Harris Evenson Nathan Shain Milton J Klavin John Morrison Mathers Nicholas Kalinin John Markinton Cornelis Hess.
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United States of America
Land of the Free
S. P. Collier
Federal Court
Connor
Wilmington
Jacob Milikovsky
Isaac Margolis
Max Yaill Margolis
Harris Evenson
Nathan Shain
Milton Joseph Klavin
Russia
John Morrison Mathers
Scotland
Nicholas Kalinin
Hungary
John Markinton
Germany
Cornelis Wilhelm Marie Hess
Holland
Milton J. Klavin
W.M. Hess
John M. Mathers
Goldsboro
Summoning Witnesses for Whitaker Trial in Clinton
Deputy Burt Kelly served subpoenas on Wilmington witnesses for the Clinton trial of Eugene Whitaker charged with killing contractor John Taliaferro. About ten locals are expected to testify after Whitaker, arrested here weeks ago, allegedly attacked Taliaferro with a deadly weapon at a rosin camp near Ivanhoe. Taliaferro died at James Walker Memorial Hospital.
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Taliaferro
James Walker
Coast Line to Run Daily Except Sunday Trains
Daily service restored for Coast Line trains Nos. 64 and 65 between Wilmington and New Bern and Nos. 59 and 60 between Wilmington and Fayetteville starting February 5. Trains will operate on a daily except Sunday schedule, reversing two years of tri weekly service. New Bern departure is 5 45 am with 6 15 pm arrival. Fayetteville departure 6 50 pm with 10 15 am arrival.
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Coast Line
Wilmington
New Bern
Fayetteville
T. C. White
Montana Cheese Makers Meet Opens Annual Convention
Lewiston Montana Feb 1 A large representative attendance marked the opening of the Montana Butter and Cheese Makers association annual convention. The three day program includes addresses by dairy and creamery experts of national reputation.
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Montana Cheese Makers
Lewiston
Mont
Montana Butter and Cheese Makers’ Association
Veterans to Attend Confederate Reunion in Washington
Gen James I Metts says Wilmington veterans will travel to the June 4 Washington DC Confederate reunion. Preparations are under way with railroads promoting travel over historic routes and a 48 mile Greensboro Danville segment cited as a Confederate era achievement.
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Wilmington
Washington
D. C
James I. Metts
North Carolina
Metts
National
Virginia
Crater
Petersburg
Richmond
Greensboro
N. C
Danville
United States
Richmond and
Battle in the Sixth District Looms with L Clayton Grant
The News and Observer reports a looming Sixth District contest centered on L Clayton Grant of New Hanover. Grant hints at considering a bid as opposition to Congressman Godwin gathers in New Hanover County amid strong plebean support and local political buzz.
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Raleigh
L. Clayton Grant
News and Observer
Godwin
New Hanover
General Assembly
Grant
Banks
Y W C A Campaign Sees Large Fundraising Progress
The YWCA fundraising drive reports 420 dollars raised by Wednesday afternoon with an estimated reach of 500 including an unreported team. The two day total nears 1 868 80 toward a 5 000 dollar goal as Miss Leona McGeorge aids the effort and Mrs. Ashley Curtis’s team leads with 156 50 from 25 subscriptions.
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Leona McGeorge
South Atlantic
Ashley Curtis
Investigation Fueled by Exchange Prompts Research
A brief note quotes a sentiment that the subject favors deeper investigation and research. The statement appears in casual exchange format, suggesting a cautious approach to gathering facts and confirming details before conclusions.
Our American Boys in France shown at Hemenway School
A full auditorium enjoyed the Our American Boys in France film at Hemenway School. The pastoral war scenes emphasized mercy work and ambulances, with ruined villages and carefully restrained depictions, ending with patriotic song. Ushers in Red Cross nurse attire aided attendees and guided seating.
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France
Hemenway School
Hemenway
America
Red Cross
Angel of Mercy
Emily Kenan
Jane Meares
Julia Faison
Kate Faison
Elsie Smith
Essie Harriss
Mae Wright Taylor
Jennie Gilchrist
Carolyn Holmes
Kate Northrop
Marie Grainger
Mae Carmichael
Louise Wise
Mary Bellamy
Catherine Williams
Alice Walker
Louise Worth
Auto Livery Service Opens at All Hours in City
The City Livery Company announces a first class auto livery business starting at the MacMillan Garage on Second Street. Mr. B. B. Cameron will manage with a team of young associates, chauffeurs, and machinists. The firm will deploy Cadillacs, Dodges, and Fords and offer prompt service anywhere day or night.
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City Livery Company
MacMillan
Second Street
B. B. Cameron
Eastern Tennis Stars Set to Face West in March Match
Harold A. Throckmorton of Elizabeth New Jersey tops Eastern hopes as East meets West in Los Angeles in March. Throckmorton currently plays in the Orient with George A. Church, joined by Theodore Roosevelt Pell Bernon S. Prentice of New York and Conrad B. Doyle of Washington to form the Eastern squad.
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Harold A. Throckmorton
Elizabeth
N. J
Los Angeles
Throckmorton
George A. Church
Theodore Roosevelt Pell
Bernon S. Prentice
New York
Conrad B. Doyle
Washington
Veteran Army Officer Retires From Active Duty
Col. John F. Guilfoyle, commanding the Fourth Cavalry at Scho field barracks Honolulu, retired from the army today after more than 44 years of service. A West Point graduate class of 1877, he is from Maryland and spent nearly his entire career in cavalry with a three year adjutant general detail.
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Washington, D. C
John F. Guilfoyle
Fourth Cavalry
Schofield Barracks
Honolulu
Army
Guilfoyle
Maryland
West Point
Adjutant General’s Department
Trade Excursion Idea Endorsed by Committeemen
The February issue of the Commercial Bulletin reports Wilmington Chamber of Commerce support for a spring trade excursion. A special committee including E. T. Taylor and H. Lacy Hunt endorsed the plan after reviewing endorsements from national firms. The group will set territory scope and per capita costs before a final decision.
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Commercial Bulletin
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Jacobi
Wilmington
Messrs. E. T. Taylor
H. Lacy Hunt
J. M. Solky
J. C. Williams
2. A. Metts
Boston
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Maine
Omaha
Montgomery Chamber of Commerce
Ground Hog Day and changing Weather Hints
Friday marks ground hog day with beliefs of a dean seeing his shadow and retiring for six weeks. Warm weather may keep him indoors but a cold front could bring clouds that block shadows and force a forecast change.
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Hog
Many in the Park as Warm Weather Brings Nurses and Children
Warm springlike days draw many nurses to Postoffice Park with their charges. The grass is open for play and the park resembles a summer scene as children roam freely for two days.
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Postoffice
Palmettos Planted at Court House Grounds
The County Commissioners authorized planting palmetto trees on the Court House premises to beautify the yard. Chairman McGirt was instructed to spend up to 3200 for the work, marking a notable improvement for the surrounding area.
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Court House
County Commissioners
McGirt
Trinity College Alumni Plan City County Association
Local Trinity College Durham alumni meet at Dr J B Sidbury’s office to form a city and county association. Officials aim to unite the more than twenty Trinity men in the area and establish an active alumni network in the near future.
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Trinity College
Durham
N. C
J. B. Sidbury
North Fifth Street
Trinity
Bankers Banquet Honoring Governor W P G Harding in Gastonia
Exclusive banquet planned by Gastonia bankers honors Governor of the Federal Reserve Board W P G Harding. Invitations sent to Wilmington bankers for the Tuesday event at the Armington Hotel Gastonia N C. Thomas R E Cooper of American Bank & Trust Co. expected to attend.
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Gastonia
W. P. G. Harding
Wilmington
Armington Hotel
N. C
Federal Reserve Board of the United States
Thos. RE. Cooper
American Bank & Trust Co
North Carolina Bankers’ Association
Cherokee In Port After Grounding Near Georgetown
The Clyde liner Cherokee arrived from Georgetown South Carolina in nine hours with a large cargo and no passengers. She grounded near Georgetown causing several hours of delay before refloating and arrival in port.
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W. B. Cooper
Nicos
AUG Gases
Recorder's Court
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Str
Commercial Bulletin Out
Dean
Weather Prophets
Strouse & Bros
Albert Rodeman
Rodeman
J. M. Soley & CO
Price Clothiers and Furnishers
Incorporated
Anderson Gingham
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