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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 04, 1918

Page

5

Wuantic Coast Line transfers chief official to Atlanta

J T King general superintendent of transportation for the Atlantic Coast Line Railway company is temporarily transferred to Atlanta to assist the regional director of railroads with car service matters. He will be away indefinitely until the system for handling freight is organized. no successor will be named, and he will return to his post when conditions allow. The regional director gains a trusted adviser in King, noted for railroading expertise.

J. T. King Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company Haseen Ata King Atlanta Withal D Tanta

Town lauds shipyard invites Hurley visit

Two telegrams were sent to Governor Thomas W. Bickett appreciating his letter urging a Wilmington shipyard site and inviting a visit by Chairman Hurley. Mayor Parker Quince Moore and the Chamber of Commerce urged the governor to inform them of Hurley’s coming date.

Thomas W. Bickett Henry Ford Wilmington Charman Hurley United States Shipping Board Chamber of Commerce Parker Quince Moore Bickett Hurley Thos. W. Bicket Raleigh N. C Shipping Board Henry Wareld Wilthere Himes States Shipping Board Wilming Mer Acton

Registration of Aliens Begins in City

The city opens alien registration for Germans aged14 and up under Nathan J. William, with Bart Gatling named chief officer for the eastern half of the state. Registrants must oath and obtain a card after ten days. four photos required. Officials say the number registered will likely be under 200.

Gief Nathan J. William Reg Ga Bart Gatling Raleigh United States

Unchanged political scene with possible local candidacies

The political situation remains unchanged as potential candidates waver. George W. Trask of Cape Fear township may run for County Commissioners, but no commitment. Brooks G. Empie hesitates on Recorder run. observers expect the field to stay largely as is amid ongoing speculation.

George W. Trask Cape Fear Township Board of County Commissioners Trask Register of Deeds Brooks G. Empie Empire Harriss

Church Officers Ordained at Winter Park and Delgado

Domingo ordination services for Winter Park and Delgado Presbyterian churches drew large crowds. Rev. Andrew J. Howell led the rites with elders R T Sinclair J C Hobbs and deacons L G Jordan G W Curtiss L H Shew among those ordained. Delgado’s new elders were M W Coble and Troy West with deacons J A Clemmons R L Godbold and R P Johnson. Winters Oliver was elected but absent. Congregations extended warm wishes to all officers.

Winter Park Delgado Andrew J. Howell

Wilmington to be port for steel ship fabrication move

Regional Director Marksins directs adding Wilmington to ports for trans shipping to New York and New England. A late week conference between Northern capitalists and local interests, plus a visit by Shipping Board Chairman Hurley, spur shipyard prospects here and rumors of Ford’s Atlantic yard.

Wilmington H. C. Marksin McAdoo New York New England Hurley Shipping Board Charlotte Observer H. E. ¢. Bryant Henry Ford Detroit Automobile Atlantic Seaboard Thomas W. Bickett

Final Tribute Paid Memory of Mr Jacobi

Ostensibly final rites for Joseph N. Jacobi, noted Wilmington businessman, were held at the Temple Israel and Oakdale cemetery. Attendees from Rotary, Masons, Elks, Odd Fellows and multiple churches honored his life of service with scripture, prayers, and floral tributes from local and out of town friends.

Joseph N. Jacobi Oakdale Cemetery Emple of Israel S. Mendelsohn Temple Jacobi Rotary Club St. John’s Lodge of Masons Wilmington Mendelsohn N. Jacobi Hardware ‘Company The Elks Odd Fellows Masons Club Col. Walker Taylor A. D. McClure H. C. McQueen C. C. Covington L. Bluetenthal

Bryan Expected Here On Thursday Evening

The anticipated appearance of William Jennings Bryan at the Academy of Music this Thursday evening draws a capacity crowd expectation. The talk will fund the YMCA with speakers detailing patriotism and civic duty as Bryan stays with Dr. James Sprunt in Wilmington.

William Jennings Bryan Academy of Music Bryan Young Men’s Christian Association Elizabeth City J. B. Huntington Association James Sprunt Wilmington Huntington

Anuric promoted as cure for uric acid build up

Dr. Pierce in Buffalo advocates daily water intake and Anuric tablets to flush kidneys and dissolve uric acid. Claims link uric acid to gout and rheumatism, recommends milk and vegetables diet, and offers 10 cent trial packs. Testimonials from Miss Enrixne Ruth Moser and Capt. W G Graves support relief from backache and kidney trouble.

Pierce The Invalids’ Hotel Buffalo N. Y Dr. Pierce Texx Enrixne Ruth Moser Minton N. C W. G. Graves

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