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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 10, 1918

Page

6

Young American Legionnaire in Foreign Legion Fights Germans

Jack Moyet from Mobile Alabama is 18 and serving in the French Foreign Legion. He ran away to join in England and sailed to the Dardanelles, later fighting at Belloy sur Santerre Verdun and Augerive. Moyet hopes transfer to the American army after his Legion service.

French Foreign Legion Tegionnaires Jack Moyet Mobile Ala Moyet England Dardanelles Gibraltar Marseilles Foreign Legion Young Moyet Somme Belloy Santerre Alan Seeger Legion Moyer Augerive Champagne Verdun

De mented Prisoner Quiet After Tragic Alabama Incident

In Clanton Alabama on February 9 Grady Parrish overpowered and killed H E Crim while fatally wounding his wife and E A Hobbs. Parrish and his mother were jailed in Chilton county after a night of unrest as Mrs Parrish caused terror with a shotgun. The spree is attributed to grief and shock over her son's actions.

Clanton Ala Grady Parrish Minooka H. E. Crim E. A. Hobbs Chilton County Parrish

Unfilled Steel Orders Rise on January 31

New York February 9 Unfilled orders of United States Steel Corporation on January 31 were 9 477 853 tons. This total shows a 96 135 ton increase from December 31 according to the corporation s monthly statement issued today.

New York United States Steel Corporation

Hockey Players Exhibit Varying Amateur and Professional Status

The discussion notes that players range from amateurs to professionals and include individuals who blend both pro and pure amateur statuses. This highlights the diverse levels of commitment and eligibility in the sport.

Richards enters race for South Carolina governor

Maj John G Richards announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination for governor of South Carolina. He appeals to voters based on his record as a man and as a former official. Meanwhile Mrs Will Sowells clothing caught fire causing severe burns. she lies in precarious condition with little hope of recovery. She is the eldest daughter of W B Culp a Lancaster merchant. her husband was away at the time of the accident.

Wilmington North Carolina W. N. Harriss Superior Court A. W Columbia S. C John G Richards South Carolina Will Tennessee Albert Sidney Johnston G. T. Beauregard Braxton Bragg Er E. Johnston John B Wiattes States Senate Washington

Marion Man Safe After Torpedoed Transport Tassmania

Marion friends learn Wayne Bell, aboard the torpedoed transport Tassmania, was saved and cabled his family in Marion South Carolina. He was en route to France to serve in a forestry regiment.

Marion S. C Wayne Bell Tasmania France

Milk Prices Rise at Sumter Dairies This Week

Sumter South Carolina February 9 report shows milk prices climbing two and a half cents to 15 cents a quart at local dairies. Dealers may still charge 12 1/2 cents per quart for orders of four quarts or more.

Sumter S. C

Greenwood to Host State Sunday School Convention

In Greenwood South Carolina on February 9 a meeting of pastors Sunday school workers and business leaders prepared for the state Sunday school convention set for May 1 2 3 Kenneth Baker a longtime Greenwood cooperative Sunday school leader was named general chairman of the arrangements committee and to appoint six committee chairs about 60 people will serve on the convention committees.

Greenwood S. C Kenneth Baker

Woman Seriously Burned in Lancaster Home

A Lancaster South Carolina woman suffered serious burns Thursday morning when standing near an open fireplace in her house. Fire crews responded quickly to the scene to control the blaze and provide aid. Her condition was not immediately available, and authorities stated the investigation would determine the cause.

Lancaster S. C

New Meningitis Cases in City and State

In Columbia South Carolina on February 9 one new meningitis case was recorded, 18 month old Alice Heise, daughter of Ben Heise, of Lincoln street. No deaths in the city, total 16 cases with four deaths. Four statewide cases were reported at Abbeville Greenville Charleston and The Citadel.

Columbia S. C S. B. Fishburn Alice Heise Ben Heise Lincoln Street J. Adam Haynes Abbeville Greenville Township Charleston City The Citadel

House in Panic After Sudden Illness of Greenville Representative

In Columbia on February 9 Columbia lawmakers were shaken when Furman S. Long Greenville was stricken with a severe headache during a speech and moved to his boarding house for care. Dr. G A Neuffer Abbeville provided emergency treatment as the meningitis scare unsettled the General Assembly and spurred a resolution ordering fumigation of the hall.

House Columbia S. C House of Representatives Furman S. Long Greenville Long Senseney Charleston Walker Edgefield

Religious services and centennial note for Isham Harris

Multiple church bulletins list Rev. John Jeter Hurt Calvary J. A Sullivan and Rev. A L Goodrich sermons with morning and evening worship and Sunday school times. A centennial birthday tribute to Isham G Harris recalls his Tennessee politics and Civil War service and long U S Senate tenure.

Local Churches Schedule Sunday Services Across Bladen Fifth and Grace

Bladen Street Fifth and Bladen streets host Rev E C Sell at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with 3 30 p m Sunday school. Fifth Avenue hosts Rev J H McCracken at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with 9 45 a m Sunday school and Epworth League Tuesday at 8 p m. Grace Street Grace corner hosts Rev M T Plyler with 11 a m morning and 7 30 p m evening services and usual Sunday school.

Bladen Street Fifth Bladen Streets E. C. Sell Fifth Avenue J. H. McCracken Ministry of Courage Epworth League Grace Fourth Grace Streets M. T. Plyler

Advent Church Services Announced With Topics

Advent at South Fourth and Church streets led by Rev T T Johnson offers Sunday school at 10 am with Robert Reaves as superintendent and 11 am worship on the theme The Relation Between Father and Son. Evening service at 730 pm titled The Unshaken. Wednesday prayer meeting features Promises of the Second Advent of Jesus Christ. Scripture references read in congregation. Public invited to attend all services.

South Fourth Church Streets T. T. Johnson Robert Reaves

Immunel Church Services Schedule on Front and Queen

Services Sunday at 11 00 a m and 730 p m Sabbath school in the afternoon at 3 o'clock Mr S A Matthews superintendent Mid week prayer Wednesday night at 8 o clock Brotherhood and Ladies Auxiliary Tuesday night at 8 o'clock All invited to attend

Immunel Front Queen Streets

St Pauls Episcopal Service Schedule

St Pauls at Sixteenth and Market lists rector Rev D L Gwathmey. Quinquagesima or the Sunday before Lent services include Holy Communion at 7:30, Sunday school 9:45, morning prayer and sermon 11, evening prayer 8, intercession Friday 5:30. Visitors welcome. seats free.

St. Paul’s Sixteenth and Market Streets D. L. Gwathmey

Lutheran and St Matthew's Church Services Advertised

St Pauls on Market and Sixth holds 11 am and 8 pm services with sermons on Going With Jesus to Jerusalem and The Name of God. Ash Wednesday Lent services begin with 8 pm service. St Matthew's on Fourth and Harnett offers 11 am and 7 30 pm services with sermons A Fathers Devotion and Our Young People For Service Examples From the Bible. Lent services Wednesday 8 pm. Sunday school at 3 30 pm. Luther League invites attendance.

St. Paul’s Market and Sixth Streets F. B. Clausen Jesus Jerusalem Name God St. Matthew’s Fourth Harnett Streets G. W. McClanahan

Presbyterian Church Service at Market and Fifteenth Streets

The Church of the Covenant at Market and Fifteenth streets holds Sunday services at 11 o’clock led by Rev. Marion S. Huske. Sunday school begins at 3 30 p m with a mid week prayer meeting on Wednesday at 8. There is no Sunday night service, and worshippers are invited to the Union service at Immanuel church. Strangers and visitors are welcomed.

Presbyterian Church of the Covenant Market Fifteenth Streets Marion Huske Immanuel Church

St John’s Church Opens With Service Times

Holy communion at 7 30 a m morning prayer and sermon at 11 o clock Sunday school at 4 p m evening prayer and sermon at 8 o clock all are cordially invited.

St. John’s

Boston Boxing Fans Sour on Big Battlers

Boxing news from Boston notes fan disappointment with top fighters as Brennan and Levinsky fight a lackluster 12 round bout while Tom covers a humorous miscue with Charlie Welch.

Boston Bill Brennan Battling Levinsky Tom Charile

New Orleans Flag Raised for City's 200th Anniversary

In New Orleans on February 9 the city hall flag marking the 200th founding anniversary was raised amid bicentennial festivities. The event honored Chevalier Bienville, founder of the city, with ceremonies surrounding his bronze statue as part of the observance.

New Orleans Chevalier Bi

John McGraw Proves Versatile Strategist on Field and Yard

John McGraw demonstrates strategic skill both on the ball field and in the yard, defeating the coal and heading toward Havana in a notable display of versatility and drive.

John McGraw Havana

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