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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1918

Page

3

Legislature's Work: Leading Bills From Recent Session

Columbia February 13 The General Assembly adjourned with notable measures including a feeble minded home and industrial home for girls proposals, Austrian ballot in cities, ratification of federal prohibition, creation of State Council of Defense, repeal of income tax law, women in law practice, liquor permit controls, and a state wide school attendance law passed in the Senate but killed in the House. The Senate rejected the bone dry prohibition bill and declined abolishing the State tax commission. D T Tayloe of Washington DC will give an annual address after opening exercises.

Columbia S. C General Assembly State Council of Defense Senate House State Tax Commission

Tri-State Medical Association plans 20th annual session

Laurens S C February 13 Dr Rolfe E Kes secretary of Tri-State Medical Association outlines programs for the 20th annual session to be held in Charleston February 2021. Welcome address by Mayor T Tyde and by Dr Robert S Cathcart Charleston Medical Society president. Response by Dr L B McBrayer of Sanitarium North Carolina. President of the Tri State association is Dr

L. B. McBrayer Sanitarium N. C Tri-State Association

Red Cross Bulletin highlights wartime relief drive

The Red Cross reports strong weekly attendance of 341 with aim for 600 as Smileage Books go on sale. Donations include magazines, linens, and cash from multiple units and individuals, with knitters and canteen crews aiding soldiers through sock, sweater, and bed shirt drives.

Red Cross M. L. Bolles Fort B. Sanders St John’s Junior Auxiliary Fred Dick D. C. Haven Graham Alderman Brock Mary Vann Linda Newman Jackson and Bell Mesdames S. & B.lomon Winkin Miss Gibson Joshua Ames Geo. Harris E. Baltzer J. G. Irdin Rowe Wiggins Miss Northam Miss Northarm Richard Meares wMrs Mars Kate Maffitt Sears Carris Harris Marga Harriss Margaret Pleasant S. Zack Bell Miss Bell Henry Faison, Faison N. C

South Carolina War Mission Aims to Raise Ten Thousand

The Lutheran War Commission plans to raise ten thousand to twelve thousand dollars in South Carolina to fund pastors for army camps. The State chairman led a Newberry meeting with the South Carolina synod executive committee and Lutheran conference presidents. Five districts will be formed and sectional meetings held in the next two to three weeks.

South Carolina Columbia S. C Lutheran War Commission Newberry War Commission South Carolina Synod

Gasoline Scarcity Explained by Rail Congestion

Columbia South Carolina February 13. A C Summers of the department of agriculture says the gasoline shortage in the lower state is not from local supply but from railway congestion. He notes the available supply is of equal or higher grade than in other states and conditions here are better than in neighboring territory.

Columbia S. C A. C. Summers Department of Si Szriculture

Sevier Bars Night Visitors At Camp Guards

The Camp Sevier military order denies civilian access after dark unless pass holders or an accompanying officer provide conduct surety. Rifle range and intrenched area require special passes at all times. Women, girls and children near company streets and corrals are deemed undesirable and not permitted.

Sevier Greenville S. C Camp Sevier

Wallace Hears Y W C A in Wallace Church

Wallace heard a Wallace YWCA program presented by Miss Nannie Anderson and Mrs. W H Pemberton with L N Boney introducing. They reviewed the YWCA's work, including training camps hostess houses and crisis relief, as pledge cards circulated and contributions made. Also noted were Rev C V Brooks's improving health and a Wallace Red Cross benefit play forthcoming. Nearby Terre Haute Mine No 5 burned on Feb 12, with officials citing incendiary origin as third such mine blaze in the district.

Wallace Presbyterian Church Nannie Anderson Wilmington Association W. H. Pemberton Wilmington Charlie Westbrook Pemberton C. Vv. Brooks The Baptist Church Johnston-Willis Richmond Red Cross Terre Haute Ind Jackson Hill Coke and Coal Company J. C. Kelsem

North Carolina Democratic Executive Committee Meeting Called

New Bern NC February 13 Hon Thomas D Warren of New Bern issued a call for a meeting of the State Democratic Executive Committee to be held in Raleigh on March 5. The session will set dates for the State and county conventions and precinct meetings and press plans for the year. The gathering is expected to be of particular interest to NC Democrats.

New Bern Thomas D. Warren Democratic Executive Committee Raleigh North Carolina

Exemption Board Chairman Reports Rapid Progress

Mr C D Bradham, chairman of the exemption board in the Eastern District of North Carolina, left Monday for Goldsboro where the board holds its sessions. He said reviewing exemption claims is moving at a most satisfactory rate and that completion of first draft reviews will take several weeks.

C. D. Bradham North Carolina Goldsboro Bradham

Local Exemption Board Prepares Colored Registrants for Early Training Camps

The exemption board faces a busy week examining colored registrants due for early departure to training camps. They appear ready and eager to join camp, and the board believes they will make excellent fighting material.

Wharton Infant Dies After House Hospital Operation

Howard Wharton six year old son of Mr and Mrs F A Wharton of Ashwood Pamilco county died in a local hospital Sunday morning after an operation for intestinal trouble. He was brought to the city in critical condition and the operation was done in an effort to relieve his suffering. The body was taken to Ashwood for interment.

Howard F. A. Wharton Ashwood Pamilco County

One German Alien Registered in New Bern Chief States

Chief of Police C. Lupton reports only one German alien registration in New Bern so far. The unnamed man is a trusted local citizen who admitted being German and said he would obey the law, having long naturalized but lacking additional papers.

C. Lupton New Bern

Road to success needs sand for a slippery path

A proverb-like note emphasizes the need for sand to navigate a treacherous path to success, suggesting careful preparation and steady footing in pursuit of goals.

Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promoted as Blood Tonic

An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and alterative. It links courage and vigor to rich blood and claims the remedy cures skin eruptions, supports digestion, and boosts health. User testimonials from Louisville and others praise relief from indigestion and tiredness after long-term use.

Oregon Druggista Doctor Pierce Lex N. D Louisvittg T. T Harry Bouleyrd

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D. T. Tayloe Washington, D. C Tri-State RED Cross Bulletin Miss Struthers Cerro Gordon Mary Brown Robi. McKay Bannerman L. Toon John Bolles McDuffie Miss Applewhite Allie Fechtig Elise Smith J. Solky W. H. Sprunt N. N. Davis A. L. Everett Lutheran War Fund Miss Anderson Mr. Pemberton Democratic DR. W. ©. Lucas Alma Brown Tide Water Power Company Sunset Park and South Wilmington Line Leavemont and Castle Sunset Park Carolina Line Leave Depot Carolina Front and Princess Front Princess Carolina Place Irolina I Ie Sunset 3D & Wright Hesp Front and Castle Depot Winter Park Wrightsville Wrightsville Beach Leave “Electric Center Leave “Electric Centre Beach Janeie Leave Beach Wrightsy Bettas Eee Princesa Streets P.M Wrightsvile Ninth Orange Street Miller’s D. C. Gibson Jonesboro Ark Enttle Gibson Meager Whit Street Hartrara Conn Robert R. Bellamy Drug Company W. B. Thorpe & CO Water and Ann Streets Academy of Music J. A. Coburn Minstrels Lester Lucas George and George Eddie Clifford Tom Post Kent Gage Ham McBee Cecil North Pearce Dilcher Jas. Bishop Cabaret Four Darktown Elvi Ticketsngton’s Neqlin Front Street Sullivan, Pemakers Hone Vineberd W. A. Simon Simon C. F. Howell Wae N. Howell Ress New Hanover Mechanics’ Home Association County of New Hanover Wit & Land Ptemina Wright Street Fifth Street Gore D. L. Gore Company Carolina Packing Willington, N. C
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