Naval Reserve Division proposed for Wilmington
An official communication from Mr. W A Atkinson notes strong local support to form a Wilmington Naval Reserve Division. A torpedo boat could serve as training HQ with enlisted regulars stationed aboard. plans hinge on Navy vessel availability and war status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Navy
W. A Atkinson
Sam
Willington
Germany
Atkinson
Wilmington
Carolina
Ie Siure
Navy Department
Lm. Chase
My Department
Heriaw
Jr Atkinson
Naval Reserve
Tage Reserve
Lin Leroy
Ted
Kr. Atkinson
Navy
Pior
Wilmington Naval Repuyes
Globe
Wiluieten Baptists Hold Conference Here
The Wiluieten Baptist Association schedules a conference here in February led by Roy Johnson of the State Mission Board. Ministers and lay leaders will discuss missionary work and enlistment in all churches, with a mass Baptist meeting Friday evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wiluieten Baptist Association
Ll. Wid
Roy
Won Johnson
State Mission Board
Podiation
Baptists of
Th Cste
Ethan Ny
Johnson
Educational Fund Aims for Baptist Colleges in State
A statewide campaign seeks to raise 1,000,000 for Baptist colleges and secondary schools. The Educational Board of the Meri Unt State Convention endorses the plan after committee review. Wake Forest, Meredith College, and a Murfreesboro college receive portions, with the remainder allotted to other Baptist secondary schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iplsis
Baptist
Educational Board of
Meri Unt
Bee “Er Hurt
D. D
Oy “-Dist
Etd
Wake Forest College
Meredith College
Raleigh
Carolina Packing Company eyed early bid for new plant
The Carolina Packing Company aims to let the construction contract for its proposed plant no later than February 20 to have it ready for operation by October. The firm has purchased the San Souci abattoir site on Smith's Creek for 25 000 with 10 000 in stock credit and 15 000 cash, plus 6.2 acres and a right of way, planning additions costing 30 000 to yield a plant valued at 65 000 if built new.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Packing Company
San Souci
Smith’s Creek
Packing House
Castle Hayne
San Souci Abattoir
Brooks Engineering Company
Moultrie
Brooks Company
Georgia
Alabama
Hughes Returns After Gastonia Meeting On Livestock Exhibit
Mr. T. W. Hughes special agent of the Southern Settlement & Development Company attended a meeting of county agents and commercial secretaries in Gastonia. He addressed the gathering and outlined the Livestock Exhibition and Conference to be staged in Wilmington under the chamber of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hughes
T. W. Hughes
Southern Settlement & Development Company
Chamber of Commerce
Wilmington
Gastonia
Mr. Hughes
The City Seeks Punctuality In Hose Bidding
City Purchasing Agent Bunting found a sample hose priced at 64 cents per foot after bids opened. Hewett Rubber Co of Buffalo offered the lower price but arrived too late. The city had already awarded 1000 feet of hose based on earlier recommendations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bunting
Hewett Rubber Company
Buffalo
N. Y
Meighs given ninety days for larceny and assault
In Recorder's Court Friday Martin Meighs alias Henry Smith colored received a total of ninety days in county jail for dual convictions larceny and assault with a deadly weapon. Two months stem from larceny and one from assault. Case against E H Sexton white for assault on a female was continued to Saturday. Vagrancy charge against Alice Smith colored to be heard tomorrow unless further continuance is ordered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Meighs
Henry Smith
Recorder’s Court
E. H. Sexton
Alice Smith
Cold Wave Predicted as Mercury Drops Friday Night
The Weather Bureau warns a sharp cold wave will send temperatures far below freezing Friday night and Saturday morning. Officials note recent records will not be equaled and expect clear skies through the period.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Boy Scouts Banquet Celebrates Seventh Anniversary
The Wilmington Boy Scouts held a 163-attendee banquet in the YMCA gymnasium with O B Ninna leading the oath ceremony. Speeches by local leaders followed a program of drills by Troops 6 8 and 13, with music from the high school orchestra and a reading of the Livingston message on the movement’s growth and federal charter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Boy Scouts of America
Young Men's Christian Association
O. B. Ninna
Scouts
B. A. Merritt
J. d. McCracken
Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
Millions of Gallons of Water Wasted in City
Figures from the Water Department show more than two million gallons wasted since last Thursday as spigots run to prevent freezes and pipes burst during a cold snap. Daily pumpage hovered around three and a half million, well above normal, with officials blaming frozen pipes and habit of leaving taps open amid plumbers’ backlogs.
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Water Department
Wilmington
Mercury
McCarg
F. A
Thomas H. Wright
McCaig
Willing to risk the war zone travelers seek European passages
A number of Americans with bookings for Europe canceledReservations to sail on ships of the American Lines and booked on belligerent flag vessels. Passengers chose the Espagne to Bordeaux and Lapland to Liverpool while others stayed with the St Louis awaiting decisions. A Ryndam wireless report said the ship was warned by a German sub near Falmouth. The Kroonland may arrive late due to weather and the Baltic was reported at Liverpool. Orleans is the only American vessel to clear for a European port since last Saturday.
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Associated Press
New York
Europe
Espagne
Bordeaux
Lapland
Liverpool
St. Louis
Mhdland-America Line
Ryndam
Baltic
International Mercantile Marine
Orleans
The
Oriental Navigation Company
Education Bill Dominates North Carolina House Debate
Raleigh February 9 The House took up the Page bill creating machinery for electing school boards as factions clashed over race and reform. Speakers argued minority rights and the Macedonian cry echoed from East and West while other measures like liquor, prohibition, and woman suffrage shaped the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
J. Frank Ray
Black Edgecombe
Macon
Mr. Ray
Henry Page
Roland Beasley
Page
Moore
A. Cameron
Tom Rollins
Rafe Haymore
Surry
McRary
Davidson
House
Haymore
United States Supreme Court
James Y. Joyner
New Telephone Directory Seeks Changes and Subscriptions
The Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company announces the new telephone directory will go to press soon. Anyone desiring changes to current listings or wishing to subscribe to the new directory or place directory advertising should notify the Manager's office promptly. 9-11-12-13.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Bell Telephone and Telegraph Company
Scout Movement in Anniversary Week Call to Action
Colin H. Livingstone, president of the Boy Scouts of America, urges a five day anniversary week drive to publicize the Scout movement across the United States. He compares it to gaining momentum to climb a mountain and calls for forward action and marching spirit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. B. Cameron
John McEachern
J. R. Reynolds
Messrs
J. B. Huntington
John J. Blair
Raymond Hunt
J. W. Buck
G. K. Patterson
J. E. Reynolds
B. A. Merritt
C. Walter Johnson
Colin H. Livingstone
Boy Scout Organization
Swift M. Boatwright
Boy Scouts of America
Boy Scout Movement
District of Columbia
Congress of the
United States
Boy Scouts
Congress
Scout Brotherhood
Dr Wharton Returning to Baptist Seaside Assembly
Dr J J Hart president of the Baptist Seaside Assembly announced Baltimore speaker Dr H M Wharton will headline the coming 1917 assembly. Wharton was a feature speaker last year and preparations are underway. Big Blaze in Utica New York destroys Hankimer village business district causing about 500000 in damages.
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J. J. Mart
Baptist Seaside Assembly
J. J. Hart
H. M. Wharton
Baltimore
Wharton
Hurt
New York Town
Associated Press
Utica
N. Y
Herkimer Village
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HAVAL
W. M. Atkinson
Hart
Carolina Packing Case
Recorder's Court
America
Grant
Bill
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Stree
Elyington’s Pharmacy
Cor, 2Nd
Princess Sts
J. M. Soley & Coo
Woolvin Hall
DR. Wharton
Incorporated
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