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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1918

Page

4

Countess Chick of Italy Saints War Subeen Angel of Marne

The Countess Chick, idol of Italian soldiers known as the angel of the Marne, toils among 22 Italian hospital wards. She has sacrificed fashion for charity, enduring wounds from gas and shellfire to comfort wounded troops. Her jewels fund hospitals and she endures long hours, standing 15 hours daily.

Iag Cvntess Chiquita Zuchi Marne Italy Crick Europe France Sol Chick

Defendants Abundant as Recorder's Court Sifts Cases

The Recorder's Court session passed quietly with numerous defendants in limbo. Dorothy Acon, colored, freed on costs as prayer for judgment continued. Capias issued for Booker T. Simmons. Quin Pickett, convicted of Brandy, sentenced 30 days to the farm, with $25 bond on appeal. US vs Gusta Brown and Lena Shepard continued. both out on bail. Polly Wright case continued. Annie King free on bail. Ben Grady charged with assault set for Tuesday hearing. he remains jailed for lack of $50 bond.

Dorothy Acon Capias Booker T. Simmons Quin Pickett Gusta Brown Lena Epard Magack Eliza Harnenpred Polly Wright Annie King Asa Ight Ben Grady

Greek Orthodox minister to preach and baptize in city

This morning visiting Greek Minister J Georges of Charleston will conduct a service at St John s Parish House at 10 o'clock. He will return to Charleston this afternoon to perform baptism for Mr Panagos on Sixth Street. Attendance urged.

Wy. J. Georges Charleston St. John’s Parish James Panagos

Mount Olive School Raises War Savings Stamps Prizes

Mount Olive teachers led a thrift and War Savings Stamps drive across grades with contests for highest per cent of stamp owners and total amounts. Winners include Miss Royal in primary with 64 per cent, Miss Annie Rose Southerland sixth grade with 212.75 dollars, and Miss Metta Barrington ninth grade with 572.25 dollars. The school total reached 1528.75 with 61 percent stamp ownership.

Mount Olive R. E. Rawson Miss Royal Annie Rose Southerland Metta Barrington Mount Olive School

McAdoo Won’t Attend South Carolina Legislature Sessions

Telegrams received by Louis T. Moore show Director General McAdoo cannot visit Columbia to survey the port and warehouse facilities. Congressman Hannibal L. Godwin advised McAdoo will not be in the region soon and unavailable for an early trip here.

South Carolina McAdoo Louis T. Moore Rotary Club Hannibal L. Godwin MrcAdoo

House Fire Alarm At North Fifth Street

Fire department responded twice to Box 17 last night. First alarm at 6 39 found residence 1215 North Fifth Street occupied by Geo Fisher colored with minor damage from a defective flue. Chemicals used to extinguish flames. Second alarm at 8 35 was false.

North Fifth Street Geo. Fisher

Cape Fear Camp Unit United Confederate Veterans Meet

Members of Cape Fear Camp Unit ed Confederate Veterans No. 254 will hold their regular monthly session this afternoon at 4 o clock in the W. L. I. Armory.

Cape Fear United Confederate Veterans, No. 254 W. L. I. Armory

Roosevelt picks two to succeed Wilson, or self?

A Memphis Commercial Appeal note questions whether Colonel Roosevelt has chosen two candidates to succeed President Wilson or has selected himself.

Memphis Roosevelt President Wilson

Extra bargains at Wilmington Shoe Co sale for women and children

Women and children welcome to a clean up sale at Wilmington Shoe Co featuring extra bargains on footwear. Shop reduced prices on a wide range of styles and sizes for the season.

Wilmington Shoe Co

Suit Against A C L Colored Employee Seeks Damages

James Colvin, a Black employee, sues Atlantic Coast Line Railway for 300 dollars in Superior Court. He alleges a barrel of molasses rolled against his leg and foot while working in a Coast Line warehouse.

James Colvin Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company The Coast Line

YMCA Basketball Triumph Over Fort Caswell 39 to 16

A YMCA gym contest last night saw the association quint defeat Fort Caswell 39 to 16. The local team dominated on both ends, building a clear lead and maintaining it through the final whistle.

Association Fort Caswell

Women Plan Suffrage Work in North Carolina Assembly

Special to The Dispatch Raleigh February 9 members of the State Executive Committee of the Equal Suffrage Association met to map state work and discuss advisory representation on the National Executive Committee. The Raleigh delegation joined Durham Goldsboro and other members but did not name a candidate for National Committeewoman or McLean’s appointment powers.

Raleigh Equal Suffrage Association John Cunningham T. D. Jones Durham Gertrude Weill Goldsboro Wilton McLean

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