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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1918
Page
2
Local social notes report Miss Mildred McKeithan traveling to Florence South Carolina to visit her brother H H McKeithan. Other items note Mr and Mrs L M Marshburn returning from Dixon and Mrs R M Padrick with her son visiting in the city.
Rome announces Pope Benedict divides New Orleans archdiocese and creates Lafayette diocese in Louisiana. Bishop John William Shaw of San Antonio named to head New Orleans and oversee Lafayette administration until a new bishop is nominated.
The Superior Court adjourned late Friday with the second and concluding week of the February term set to open Monday morning. Judge C. C. Lyon left for Elizabethown to spend the weekend. Most cases were continued. only Zora Sneeden versus Wise Merrick proceeded to settlement by compromise Friday afternoon.
Spartanburg S C February 9 Colonel Cornelius Vanderbuilt commanding the 102nd Engineers has been designated acting chief of staff of the 27th division succeeding Colonel Bandholtz nominated by President Wilson to brigadier general and confirmed by the Senate. The chief of staff must be a Regular Army colonel and Van derbilt will hold his present position until War Department appoints after consultation with General O'Ryan.
Des Moines Iowa February 9 Farl Caddock of Anita won the referee's decision over Wladek Zybsko the Polish wrestler in their last night match after each won a fall.
The Five Syncopated Saxonees join J. A. Coburn's Greater Minstrels at the Academy of Music next Wednesday with a fresh cabaret melange act. Five saxophones open, two blackface comedians and dancers, then ragtime to grand opera numbers, closing with four trombones and cornets in an overture. Tickets from 50c to $1, on sale at Elvington's Tuesday.
Experts are examining Colleton County offices after C. L. Vann, the accountant, found shortages in the treasurer’s office near 10000 dollars probate judge about 15000 dollars and county supervisor clerk around 2800 dollars. The clerk of court fees issue was ruled an error due to repealed law.
The South Carolina Senate may soon ratify a bill to end buzzard hunting at the Charleston market house. Originated by Charleston delegates, the measure aims to remove buzzards once the governor signs, following a shift away from meat scraps and scavenger needs.
A. R. Brown locomotive engineer was fatally shot by fireman John George at Edgefield South Carolina on February 9. Eyewitnesses described Brown ordering the hose down. George drew a pistol and fired three times, causing Brown’s death. George is jailed awaiting further action. both men had families in Columbia.
Arthur Johnson aged about 30 living on Herbert Carlisle's plantation in Cromer township is jailed on an assault with intent to kill charge after shooting his wife with a single barrel shotgun. He claims both shots were accidental and that he wounded himself in the neck while fleeing. His brother Jim Johnson is serving a life sentence for killing his wife.
The marriage of Frank W. Shealy, railroad commissioner from Lexington, to Mrs. Gladys Johns Hunter of Beldo c, occurred Thursday at 5 PM in the railroad commissioner's office assembly room with Rev. W. H. Riser officiating. The couple plan a Florida wedding trip and will reside in Lexington afterward.
Clemson College S C Feb 9 There is more than ordinary interest in the meeting of the county demonstration agents of the State to be held at Clemson February 12 15. The program is strong. Dr William P Gee assistant to W W Long.
Special correspondent C. O. McIntyre reports from New York on February 9 about playwrights reacting to opening night and reviews. Eugene Walters, who reportedly did not sleep on a park bench before selling a play, is discussed as he avoids newspaper criticism of his work.
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