American Girl's Good-Bye Poem and Local Notices
A poem titled An American Girl's Good-Bye appears beside community notes of travel visits.列 The column lists numerous residents and guests moving between Jacksonville Scott's Hill Navassa Raleigh and other towns with brief mentions of trips, visits and a postponed lecture at the way school due to Mr Hinnant’s absence. Also announced are upcoming oysters and church gatherings at Acme and Fourth Street Advent Christian church with speakers Minor Wallace and anti-saloon league activity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otis B. Hinnant
Hinnant
Concord
Stonewall-Jackson
Earnest Workers’ Society
Fourth Street Advent Christian Church
Minor Walace
Arkansas
Calvary Baptist Church
Wallace
South
Quiet Wedding and Local Social Notes in East Wilmington
Miss Viola Poindexter of Elkin and Miss Lillian Stovall hosted guests here before Poindexter's return home. Rev H J Watson and wife of Council visited for the Ministers Institute. A quiet wedding united Ralph T. Davis and Katie Council at Rev J A Sullivan's home. Cape Fear Country Club hosts a Red Cross golf tourney Saturday at 3 PM to benefit the Red Cross. Epworth League plans a patriotic social “The Spirit of Washington Today” at Grace Street Methodist Church Saturday at 8 PM with refreshments and no admission fee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Poindexter
Elkin
N. C
Lillian Stovall
H. J. Watson
Council
Mr. Watson
Ministers’ Institute
M. T. Plyler
Sue Bridges
O. L. Johnson
Parkton
Johnson
Ed. Johnson
J. A. Sullivan
Calvary Baptist Church
Ralph T. Davis
Katie Council
Miss Council
Ada Council
Columbus County
Davis
Cape Fear Country Club
Red Cross
East Wilmington
Red Cross Fund
Washington
Epworth League
Grace Street Methodist Church
Fourth
Grace Streets
Personal mentions of travel and business visits
Mr. A. A. Underwood left yesterday on a business trip to Marion South Carolina. Mr. Charles Bell of Southport was in the city yesterday on business for his firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. A. Underwood
Marion, S. C
Charles Bell
Southport
City
Mr J Gilchrist McCormick Returns From Fayetteville
Mr J Gilchrist McCormick has returned from a business trip to Fayetteville and is at home. He reports a productive visit and notes several completed discussions with local merchants and suppliers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Gilchrist McCormick
Fayetteville
Mr. T. Wrenn Returns to Fort Caswell After Visit
Mr. T. Wrenn returns to Fort Caswell following a visit with his wife in Winston-Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. ©.T. Wrenn
Fort Caswell
Winston-Salem
Mr A Callan O Brien Leaves For Winston Salem Trip
Mr. A Callan O Brien departed yesterday afternoon on a business trip to Winston Salem.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. A. Callan O’brien
Winston-Salem
Robert Lucas Visits Camp Sevier Friends and Relatives
Robert Lucas of U S A visits Camp Sevier to see friends and relatives during the stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Lucas
Camp Sevier
Mr. Frank Thompson Visits Wilmington on Business
Frank Thompson a prominent attorney from Jacksonville North Carolina was in Wilmington on business yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Thompson
Jacksonville
N. C
Wilmington
Exemption board member from Columbus county visits city
Dr. A. G. Floyd of Fair Bluff a member of the Columbus county exemption board was in the city yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. G. Floyd
Fair Bluff
Columbus County
Richmond man visits Seagate relatives
Mr. Oliver D. Jones of Richmond Virginia is spending a few days with his parents Mr. and Mrs. S. A. Jones of Seagate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oliver D. Jones
Richmond, Va
8S. A. Jones
Seagate
Burriss to Leave for Camp Sevier After City Visit
Mr. John E. B. Burriss departs tonight for Camp Sevier following several days in the city as a guest of relatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John EB. Burriss
Camp Sevier
Flag and Bible to Visit Middle Sound School
Junior Order members from Jeff Davis and George Washington Councils will present a flag and Bible at Middle Sound School Sunday afternoon. Speakers include Woodus Kellum and J A MacNorton. Charles Newcomb will present the flag. Rev J A Sullivan will dedicate the flag. Miss Pearl Peter will accept.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Sound School
Middle Sound
Jeff Davis
George Washington
Woodus Kellum
J. A. MacNorton
Charles B. Newcomb
J. A. Sullivan
Calvary Baptist Church
B. F. Brittain, Jr
S. F. Garrison
W. C. Capps
W. H. Hancammon
H. W. Howell
Death of Navassa plant worker after rock fall
Tom Shaw, a colored employee at Navassa Guano Company near the river, died at James Walker Memorial Hospital from injuries when phosphate rock toppled on him. He suffered a fractured skull, a broken leg, and internal injuries. The man’s name could not be confirmed at 2:20 PM as no report had been filed with the employer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Shaw
Navassa Guano Company
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Salvation Army War Fund Drive Seeks Mail Checks
Citizens urged to mail contributions to Jesse F Roache cashier of Home Savings Bank treasurer for a $1500 drive aiding soldiers and war relief behind the lines. Campaign closes this evening with money not handled locally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salvation Army
Jesse F. Roache
Home Savings Bank
Army
Letters Between Generals Use English Amid French Originals
The correspondence from LaFayette and Rochambeau to Washington shows frequent use of English in their letters, though Rochambeau drafted in French and had his messages translated before mailing. The letters reveal cross language communication among allied leaders during the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LaFayette
Rochambeau
Washington
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Natural Hair Color
An old-time remedy Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound promises to darken and restore gray hair overnight. A downtown druggist notes its popularity for natural color and glossy appearance with simple daily use via a comb or brush.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyeth
Wythe
Local Meetings and Visits Highlight Regional News
Dr. D. I. Watson of Southport met with the Medical Board in the city yesterday. E. G. Dresser, ex-Wilmington Iron Works, left yesterday for Brunswick, Georgia to visit friends and plans to depart soon for France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. I. Watson
Southport
E. G. Dresser
Wilmington Iron Works
Brunswick
Mr. Dresser
France
Captain Gillette Visits City En Route to Jacksonville
Capt Gorge Gillette of Company A 105th Engineers stationed at Camp Sevier spends the day in the city en route to Jacksonville North Carolina to visit his wife and children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gorge Gillette
Company A
105Th Engineers
Camp Sevier
Jacksonville
N. C
Davis Reports Safe Arrival at Lake Charles Training Camp
Mr. C. K. Davis, formerly in Tidewater Power Co. offices and now volunteering in the U S aviation service, writes to friends of his safe arrival at the training camp in Lake Charles Louisiana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. K. Davis
Tidewater Power Co
Lake Charles
Maxton Woman Magie McKinnon Dies At Home
Maxton resident Mrs Magie McKinnon died yesterday morning after a period of declining health. Daughter Miss Flora McKinnon found her unresponsive about 2 AM. Survived by three daughters Ida Flora Maggie all of Maxton and two sons Dan and Will of Sanford Florida with many relatives and friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora McKinnon
Four Minute Men Speak On Danger to Democracy
The four minute speakers announced for tonight include Mr. B. G. Empie at the Grand Theatre, Mr. R. H. Dickson at the Royal, and Mr. W. B. Campbell at the Bijou, addressing concerns on democracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Empie
the Grand
R. H. Dickson
the Royal
W. B. Campbell
Theijou
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Johnny
New York Herald
F. M. Foy
Scott’s Hill
Charity Eichorn
Town Creek
R. E. Crumbler
New Bern
Walton
Castle Street
G. A. Lockamy
Charles W. Worth
South Third Street
J. S. Worth
Davidson
Margaret Lewis
Navassa
Agnes Reynolds
William Smith
J .Ttie Thorp
J. A. Orrell
H. W. Colwell
Raleigh
C. H. Keen
Ann St
Sallie Bullock
J.M. Camp
Olive Webb
Fort Smith, Arkansas
B. W. Webb
Wrightsboro
Kelley’s Cove
Clarence Peterson
Beulah Crosby
Halisboro
Mrs. C. C. Sellers
Beulah Huggins
Castle Hayne
Kathleen Baldwin
Whiteville
Jennie Murrell
Richmond
Tampa
Florida
G. D. Johnson
Mishawaka, Indiana
Chadbourn
B. B. Williford
Wilson
Blanche James
Mount Olive
E. L. Hart
Felix Flateau
New York City
Points
C. P. Vineberg
Carolina Apartments
Acme
Spirit OF Washington
A. D. Brown Company
Boy Scouts
Boy Scout
Boy Scout Outfitters
Belk-Williams Company
G. Dannenbaum
Market Street
Tan
Taupe
Army Blue
Pekin
Copenhagen
Izes
Whitman’s
Justin
Jarman & Futrell
Process Street
Maxton
Maggie McKinnon
Dispatch
Maxton, N
Alma Brown
Exelento ii Co
Atlanta
Carolina Pagkin
Wilmington, N. C
LeGwin Printing
Srace
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