Social Notes From Wilmington and Nearby Towns
Florence visitor Mrs P A Wilcox and Mrs E S Nance with son travel to Wilmington. Miss Florence Shawe stays with the Baxleys on Grace street. Mr and Mrs J C Byrd host Mr George Rowell and Harold in Washington DC. Mrs R W Hicks travels to Dunn to see son C W Hicks. Mrs S W Murphy returns to Greensboro. Everyday Gladness Club meets Tuesday at 8 PM at 409 North Fourth street. National Special Aid Committee canvasses for patriotic service with local info for applicants. Invited: Willie Mae Broadway and Ralph Waldo Hodges marry March 1 at 7 PM 406 Vernon Avenue Kinston NC. Mrs J P Simpson and Miss Frances Borkowiski wed Wednesday night at Father C Denen’s residence. Annie L Williams to speak at Baptist Seaside Assembly Har bor Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Broadway
Willie Mae
Ralph Waldo Hodges
Vernon Avenue
Kinston
North Carolina
Wilmington
J. P. Simpson
Frances’ Borkowiski
Father C. Denen
Simpson
War Would Not Hurt Baseball Says Prominent Figures
United Press reports in New York on February 17 that experts speculate war would not harm baseball. Dave Fults, president of the Baseball Players Fraternity, says war could suspend hostilities with magnates but only for a time. Observers compare wartime boosts to Civil War and Spanish-American War eras, noting regimental teams and renewed athletic support from returning soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
New York
A. Aus
United States
Germany
Dave Fults
The
Baseball Players Fraternity
Was
United States Army
Cuba
Federal League
What You Need In Your Pantry
A brief note on pantry essentials and a smooth sanitary floor covering to improve appearance and ease of cleaning.
Pantry upgrades spark improved work environment
A well organized pantry boosts morale and efficiency, making the space more attractive to staff, easier to clean, and simpler to maintain. Clean lines, accessible storage, and thoughtful layout support daily tasks and reduce clutter.
Executors Notice in Betsey Shrier Estate
Executor announces probate of Betsey Shrier will in New Hanover County North Carolina. Creditors must exhibit claims with proper proof by January 2 1918 or be barred from recovery. January 2 1917 signatures confirm executor T Shrier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Betsey Shrier
New Hanover County
N. C
Shrier
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Gray Hair
Old time remedy Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound is promoted as a home hair darkener. A downtown druggist notes it darkens naturally and evenly, with users dampening a brush and applying strand by strand. results seen by morning and after repeated use. The ad emphasizes cosmetic use and states it is not a disease cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Advt
Sale of Wilmington land to settle Henrietta Shepard heirs
A Superior Court order in New Hanover County directs Commissioner H. Macullough to expose for sale on March 10 1917 at noon at the Wilmington courthouse a described city lot in block 24 lot 2 3 to divide among the heirs at law of Mrs. Henrietta Shepard. The sale follows an ex parte process by American Bank and Trust Company with Kenan and Wright attorneys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State OF North Carolina
Superior Court
New Hanover County
Gertrude F. Bryan
Jary F. Stone
J. Shepard
Alfred Shepard
Henrietta Sinclair
American Bank & Trust Company
Will
Court House
Wilmington
N.C
City of
Wright Street
8Th Street
Sth Street
J. O. Reilly
B. G. Stone
Henrietta Shepard
I H. Ma’cullough
Kenan & Wright
Teuton Prisoners Freed in Japan
Eight German war prisoners released from Nagoya prison camp in Japan because of French descent and Alsace Lorraine roots are en route to Marseilles to join the French army. They left Yokohama secretly amid fears of German mistreatment if their release is known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Tokio
Japan
Nagoya
Alsace-Lorraine
Marseilles
Yokohama
Tsingtao
Trotts Abroad with Mr Baed a kin and a night care guide
A whimsical travel verse accompanies a practical article advising mothers on infant nightwear and comfort. It covers correct layering, fabrics, and a warm crib setup, recommending wool blends, ribbed bands, separate night garments, hot water bottles, and safe crib arrangements for healthy sleep.
Favorite Récins Emergency Chowder and Other Dishes
A vintage recipe fragment describes emergency chowder with salt pork potatoes and onions, a boiled egg dish with lemon parsley sauce and buttered baked eggs, plus a candied sweet potato method and baked apples with coconut cream filling. It includes oyster sauce and lily shaped egg presentations.
Aeroplane Mail Service Between Cities
Twin Cities will gain daily aeroplane mail service routing Minneapolis and St Paul to Chicago. A round trip will deliver Chicago mail the same day and return mail to Minnesota in twelve hours, reducing the rail time for 450 miles. Postmasters Purdy and Raths advance the plan to start early next year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
St. Paul, Minn
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Chicago
Twin Cities
A. E. Purdy
Otto N. Raths
German raider Vineta confirmed after St Theodore crew arrival
The Vineta, one of Germanys raiders, was definitively identified as the cruiser after 11 sailors arrived from the British steamship St Theodore. Seven Americans among the sailors provided confirmation of the vessel's identity. The report comes from New York dated February 17.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
St. Theodore
Household hints for cream churn and ironware care
Practical tips describe placing a lamp chimney to prevent cream splash and curing iron pots and skillets with heat and dry wiping before use. The text emphasizes drying and proper preparation to avoid wet neglect and suggests several types of utensils and irons as examples.
Also Mentioned on This Page
P. A. Wilcox
Florence, S. C
City
E. S. Nance
Florence Shawe
Bladenboro
Mrs. N. Baxley
Grace Street
George Rowell
Harold
J. C. Byrd
Washington, D. C
R. W. Hicks
Dunn
C. W. Hicks
Gladness Club
Nellie Pickard
North Fourth Street
National Special Aid Committee
Annie L. Williams
South
Baptist Seaside Assembly
Harbor Island
J. J. Hurt
Assembly
Stron
Armstrong
Lauhedl
Darien
A. D. Brown
Congoleum
Congoleum Art
China
Belk- Williams Company
North Front ST
Mr. Baed-a-kin
Verses By
Allene Wilkes and
Tristam Tupper
Illustrations
J. Frank Goodridge
North Pole
Kerry
Jerry
Denmark
South Pole
Aseed Merry
Baed
Ride World
Merry
Marianna Wheeler
Babies’ Hospital
Hihel Sun
Vincta
Ter
Lary
Sis
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