Fire Tragedy Strikes Castle Harms Stores and Kay Home
A two story Castle Harms building, used as a general store, and the Kay home across the street were destroyed by fire sparked on the Blossom Building's second floor. Firefighters and locals doused blazes at the railroad station, preventing wider damage as north wind aided containment. Insurance on the Kay stock was not carried.
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Castle Harms
Samuel Ajoesout
M. J. W. Kay
Yy Sure
Kay
Takeous
W. HH. Shearin
Duncan McEachern
Mom
Death of Mrs. Catherine Schachner in Charlotte
Mrs Catherine Schachner died Thursday after a long illness in Charlotte. Funeral services were held at 10 AM at St Foods Catholic Church. She was born somewhere and had resided in Charlotte for 22 years. Survived by children Mesers J Scherhner Mrs T Shel and Oncalia Schachner.
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Catherine Schachner
Katherschachner
Nots
S' Foods Catholic
Irs
Schachner
Char‘Ve Pis
J. Scherhner
T. Shelob
Oncalia Schachner
Freery
YAY DSTASLISH CAFE Investigation Explores Wilmington Plans
A fragmented report notes an entity named YAY DSTASLISH CAFE tied to an investigation into establishing a chain in the Carolinas. It mentions Wilmington, D. Fuller of Rich... and promises of cooperation from local business figures. The text references a New York steamer and aims to center activities in Wilmington with others.
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Ient
Cefcoss
Carolinas
Wilmington
Y Vreonk D. Fuller
Rich
Ad‘vc
New York
Ules
Navy repair shift for nitrate cargo arrives in port
A damaged report notes CAPE ship UNEO bound for New York repairs. The cargo of nitrate of soda is consigned to a local firm in Wilmington Delaware. Authorities describe the vessel as loaded with explosives and destined for a dry dock in New York.
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New York
Silda Cuneo
Port
Wilmington
Del
R. Juelly
Hits
Jle & Co
Willington
U.S. A
Iimington
Nee Cate
Special Services at Grace Church Sunday Evening
Grace Methodist Church will host special lay services Sunday evening featuring short addresses by church members and special music. I C Wright will preside as the program includes hymns, prayers, anthems, a scripture lesson, offertory, and talks on loyalty to the Sunday School and women's opportunity.
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Grace Methodist Church
I. C. Wright
Beethoven
Brown
K. W. Price
Roger Moore
M. T. Plyler
Many Apply for Work in Cold Weather
Carrie Price, secretary of Associated Charities, says many people seek jobs but harsh weather hinders outdoor tasks and limits the charity’s ability to place them.
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Associated Charities
Carrie Price
The
Doctor Nesbitt Returns from Vacation Off Health Duties
County health officer Dr. Charles T. Nesbit came back from New York City Friday after a two week break. He is still indisposed and will likely resume duties next week. An infection on his hand has caused concern of possible poisoning.
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Charles T. Nesbit
New York City
Nesbitt
Red Sox beat Tigers 35 to 26 in court exhibition
In a Friday YMCA basketball night the Red Sox toppled the Tigers 35 to 26 in the initial game described as an exhibition. The Americans then defeated the Athletics 51 to 22, with Myers scoring 11 and Gerdes 5 for the Athletics in a clearly one sided second game.
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Tigers
Red Sox
Applewhite
Rhodes
Sares
Stein
LeGwyn
Ruark
Farmer
Rich
Kelly
Davis
Sayres
Myers
Houston
Little
Solomon
Gallagher
Fillyaw
McManus
Gerdes
Shoes for Belgium Beasley Shoe Company Secures Large Belgian Order
Beasley Shoe Company of Lynchburg, represented by M G Saunders of Wilmington, secured a large order from Belgium. Two carloads have already shipped. Thomas G Plant identified as the buyer, selecting samples from Beasley's stock to compete with top global leather footwear. The firm, about ten years in business, attributes success to prudent policy and hard work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beasley Shoe Company
Lynchburg
M. G. Saunders
Wilmington
Belgium
Thomas G. Plant
Police blotter notes two-day arrest lull awaiting causes
Police report no arrests for two days ending Thursday marking an unusual quiet. Department members are puzzled by the lull and seek to understand the cause of the extended pause in activity.
Wife pays costs in recorder court assault case
In the Recorder's Court on Saturday morning the case against E. H. Sexton for assault, brought by his wife, was dismissed after Mrs. Sexton paid the costs. This was the only case before Recorder Harriss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Court
E. H. Sexton
Godwin Promises to Investigate Sunday Mail Service
Congressman Hannibal L. Godwin pledges to lobby the Post Office Department to restore Sunday mail on Seaboard passenger trains Nos. 19 and 20. He will report progress soon. Local protests against cutting service on Nos. 48 and 49 remain unresolved, with no official order issued.
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Seaboard
H. B. Branch
Wilmington
Coast Line
Church Services Across Town This Sunday
East corner Third and Orange hosts Rev. John M M Wells D D with morning 11 o clock sermon The Third Commandment and evening 8 o clock His Loving Care Sunday school 9 45 Endeavor 7 Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 Pews freeBethany holds 11 o clock service with 3 30 Sunday school and 7 30 Endeavor Winter Park offers 7 45 evening service and 3 30 Sunday school Delgado led by Rev Andrew J Howell with 7 30 evening service 10 15 Sunday school and Thursday mid week at 7 60 Residents invited to attend all services
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East Corner Third and Orange
John MM. Wells
D. D
Christian Endeavor Society
Winter Park
Andrew J. Hlowell
Delgado
Andrew J. Howell
Wilmington Light Infantry to attend Wilson inauguration trip
Arrangements are made for the Wilmington Light Infantry to travel to Washington for President Woodrow Wilsons inauguration on March 5. About sixty five members will depart March 3 with special cars, and weather gear and new uniforms are expected for the expedition.
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Wilmington Light Infantry
Washington, D. C
Woodrow Wilson
Sam
Germany
North Carolina Coast Artillery
Fort Caswell
Light Infantry
Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
Union Station
Washington
Adjutant-General's Office
Raleigh
United States
Mississippi River
Calvary Baptist Church announces weekly services
Pastor J A Sullivan leads Sunday worship at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM with sermons “The Deadly Parallel” and “Danger.” Sunday school starts at 9:45 AM. Junior B Y P U meets 6:45 PM. Prayer service Wednesday night. Teachers’ Supper Thursday 6:45 PM. Senior BYP A Thursday 8:00 PM. Chorus Friday night. Sunbeams Monday 3:30 PM. Welcoming all.
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Baptist
Calvary
J. A. Sullivan
Sunbeams
St Matthew's English Evangelical Services Notice
Rev. G. W. McClanahan pastor conducts services 11 a m and 7 30 p m with sermons The Seed Is the Word of God and God Is Our Refuge and Strength Sunday school at 9 30 a m Luther League Wednesday at 8 o'clock Subject The Word of God All are invited to these services
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St. Matthew's English Evangelical
G. W. McClanahan
Methodist Grace Church Services
Grace Methodist Church at Fourth and Grace streets invites all to 11 a.m. services led by Rev. Al. T. Plyler. Special lay services at 7:30 p.m. Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. Cordial welcome to all.
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Grace
Fourth
Grace Streets
al. T. Plyler
Immanuel Church Protracting Meeting Schedule
Presbyterian Immanuel at Front and Queen streets holds services Sunday at 11 a.m. and 7 30 p.m. Sunday School at 3 p.m. No church society meetings for two weeks due to a protracted meeting from February 11 to February 25 with services nightly except Saturdays. all are invited.
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Immanuel
Front
Queen Streets
Reverend E C Sells Preaches at Bladen Street Church
Rev E C Sells will preach at 11 a m and 7 30 p m at Bladen Street church with Sunday School at 3 30 in the afternoon. Everyone invited and all welcome.
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Bladen Street
Fifth and
Bladen Streets
E. C. Sells
Columbia After Nitrate Plant Site Proposed
Washington report notes Senator Smith of South Carolina and Columbia Chamber of Commerce urge Columbia as a potential nitrate plant site. They argue immediate nitric acid demand in war demands prompt plant power, with Columbia aiming for an agricultural unit but usable for other needs if stress hits. They counter coastal security concerns by citing improved aircraft range reducing distance impact.
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Associated Press
Washington
Columbia
Baker
Smith
South Carolina
Columbia Chamber of Commerce
Trinity Ninth and Market Streets Sermon for Boy Scouts
W V McRae pastor at Trinity Church on Trinity Ninth and Market Streets announces services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 9 45 a m. Morning service features a special sermon to the Boy Scouts. Everyone is welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trinity
Exams in March Offer Civil Service Positions
Government invites applicants for civil service exams on March 7 in Wilmington and other cities. Positions include assistant physicists and inspector of wagons with salaries from 125 dollars a month to 1800 dollars annually.
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Wilmington
Civil Service Commission
Tull
Washington, D. C
United States Civil Service Board
Wollngton
Mrs Penfield closes Vienna relief workshop
Mrs Frederic C Penfield wife of the American Ambassador runs a workshop in Vienna to supply bandages and dressings for Austrian wounded. The workshop has been closed and she will return to the United States with her husband as capital regrets her departure and her leadership in relief work.
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Vienna
Frederic C. Penfield
Penfield
United States
New York Oddities Highlight Esteemed Moths and Mad Ideas
Special to The Dispatch reports George H Hamlin from Norwalk Mass proposes a moth ranch to boost New York clothing output, while critics label him a nut. Dudley the author poet writes for several outlets and jokes about a child rhymester.
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Dispatch
New York
George H. Hamlin
Noolyoke
Mass
Bellevue
George
Union Square
Gertrude
Oswald
Syracuse
Mrs Catherine Howard Dead at Hampstead
Catherine Howard aged 82 died after a long illness in Hampstead North Carolina. Funeral service held at 9:30 from the home conducted by B H Sanders. Interment in Hampstead family burying ground. Survived by two sons W J Howard Wilmington and J O Howard Hampstead and several grandchildren.
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Hampstead
Lona Winess
N. C
Catherine Howarr
B. H. Sanders
Howard
Union
M. Es. Church
Shivar Mineral Water Claim Promises Health Renewal
Advertises Shivar Mineral Water as permanently renewing headaches caused by stomach liver or kidney issues with a money back guarantee. Claims fine taste and delivery via Wilmin ction Agents and local pharmacies.
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Wilmin
Zving Tar
Gor Ind
Rria Ese
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