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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 25, 1917

Page

10

Robeson County Court Opens With County and State Issues Debating

A two term Robeson Superior Court session convenes with Judge George W Con al Wilson presiding and many civil cases docketed. The Robeson County Teachers Association meets March 3 at 11 am, with Prof N W Walker addressing high school topics. Local meal and entertainment arrangements are noted, while war recruiting rises. The bone dry law and crop lien impacts spark debate among merchants and residents amid road bond discussions and referendum questions.

Pamberton N. C Superior Court George W. Con al Wilson Rob County Teachers” Association N. W. Walker Germany Qogress Duncan Locklear Keveson God Roads Forces Britt New York Georgetown

CHURCH SERVICES AND SUNDAY SCHEDULES LISTED

CHURCHES CHURCHES LUTHERAN ST PAULS MARKET AND SIXTH STREETS REV F B CLAUSEN PASTOR SERVICE AT 8 SERMON SUBJECT THE REFORMATION AND CHURCH SONG SUNDAY SCHOOL 3 30 PM WEDNESDAY 8 PM WEEK OF PRAYER DAILY SERVICES IN SUNDAY SCHOOL ROOMS BEGIN 8 PM TO BE CONDUCTED BY THE LADIES MEETINGS OF MENGERT MISSIONARY CHRISTIAN ASSOCIATION DORCAS AND LUTHER LEAGUE SOCIETIES THIS WEEK PIKET C ORNS THIRD AND ORANGE STREETS REV JOHN M WELLS D D PASTOR SUNDAY SERVICES 11 AM MORNING SERVICE PREACHING BY DR WELLS SUBJECT THE FOURTH COMMANDMENT 8 PM EVENING SERVICE PREACHING BY DR WELLS SUBJECT THE GOOD SHEPHERD 9 45 AM SUNDAY SCHOOL 7 PM CHRISTIAN ENDEAVOR PRAYER MEETING WEDNESDAY 8 PM OUR PEWS ARE FREE AND ALL ARE CORDIALLY INVITED TO ATTEND THESE SERVICES

St. Paul's F. B.clausen Corns Third Orange John M. Wells D. D Dr. Wells Christian Endeavor

A Young Man It Is A Purpose Sermon At Rev en Church

Fifth Avenue pastor announces evening service at 7 30 p m Sunday School 9 45 a m Epworth League Tuesday 8 o clock prayer meeting Wednesday 8 p m. The public and visiting strangers are invited to attend all services.

Fifth Avenue Reven Epworth League

Methodist Sermon Topics and Services on Sunday

Rev. E. C. Sell will preach at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. at Bladen Street Methodist. Sunday School begins at 3:30 p.m. Morning topic Courageous Christianity. Evening topic The Future Punishment of the Wicked. All are invited.

Bladen Street Fifth and Bladen Streets E. C. Sell

Grace Street Church Services Announced

Grace at Fourth and Grace streets invites all to Sunday services at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. led by Rev. M. T. Plyler with Sunday school at 9:45 a.m. An interesting day is planned.

Grace Fourth and Grace Streets M. T. Plyler

Christian Church Services at Dock Street

Rev J E Reynolds pastor leads 11 a m and 7 30 p m preaching with evening topic A Glimpse of the Cross A 20 minute song service read by J W Buck Sunday School at 945 am Christian Endeavor at 645 pm and prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm Public urged to attend all services.

Christian First Dock Street J. E. Reynolds J. W. Buck Christian Endeavor

Episcopal services at St John’s Third and Red Cross

Rev. R. E. Gribben, rector, invites the public to Lent services on February 26. Holy communion at 7:30 a.m. Morning prayer at 11 a.m. Sunday School at 4 p.m. Evening prayer at 8 p.m.

St. John’s Red Cross R. E. Gribben

Episcopal St Pauls Services This Week

Episcopal St Pauls on Sixteenth and Market Streets offers services at 11 a m and 8 p m led by Rev J W Seabrease. Afternoon services daily at 5 o clock except Thursday and Saturday. Thursday night services at 8 o clock.

Episcopal St. Paul's Sixteenth Market Streets J. W. Seabrease

Holy Dominion Services At St James Church

St James church announces Rev W H Milton D D rector with Rev George F Hill assistant. Morning prayer and sermon at 11 o clock and evening prayer at 5. Evening service on the Home and Family of the Soul at 7 30. Weekday service and address 6 to 6 30. All seats free and welcome to all.

Episcopal St. James W. H. Milton D. D George F. Hill

Lutheran St Matthew's English Evangelical Service Times

St Matthew's English Evangelical church led by Rev G W McClanahan holds services at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday School at 10 a m Luther League and Lenten services join Wednesday at 8 p m on the topic Why We Observe the Lenten Season St Matthew's Brotherhood hosts a fellowship supper Monday at 8 p m in Sunday School parlors all are welcome to attend all services

St. Matthew’s English Evangelical G. W. McClanahan St. Matthew’s Brotherhood

Adventist church services and missions talk announced

Adventist church on Fourth and Church streets schedules preaching at 11 a m. Sunday School at 10 a m and 745 p m. Mrs Maud M Chadney will speak on missions. Mrs Chasey of Boston Mass leads the Home and Foreign Society and will speak. Public invited to attend all services.

Church Streets Maud M. Chadney Chasey Our Home and Foreign Society of Boston Mass

Calvary Baptist Church Service Schedule and Events

Calvary Baptist under Pastor J A Sullivan announces Sunday worship at 11:00 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with sermons "If we only knew" and "The Burden of Everybody." Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Junior B Y P U at 6:45 p.m. Sun beams Monday 3:30 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesday, Teachers' Supper Thursday 6:45 p.m. Senior B Y P U at 8:00 p.m. Chorus rehearsal Friday night. All welcome.

Calvary J. A. Sullivan

Sermons and Sunday Schedule at Corner Fifth and Market

Rev John Jeter Hurt will preach at 11:00 AM and 7:30 PM with the evening topic Is it Sin to Fight or When is War Justifiable. Sunday School 9:45 AM led by Dr D H Howes. Young People Unions 6:30 PM. Delgado D H Wilcox acting pastor with 11:15 AM Sunday School led by L W Moore. 7:30 PM service.

Fifth Market Streets John Jeter Hurt D. D Dr. Hurt D. H. Howes Delgado D. H. Wilcox L. W. Moore Wilcox Tome

Remarkable record of a remarkable man in Loris circuit

Ebenezer church at Longs in the Loris circuit of the Methodist Episcopal Church South is led by W. H. Long, who at 83 or 84 years old has directed the Ebenezer Sunday School for 46 years with only three absences due to illness. He remains active, earning praise as a remarkable man with a remarkable record.

Loris S. C Methodist Episcopal Church, South Longs Ebenezer Church Ebenezer W. H. Long

New York Women Count 4000 Barbers and Manicurists

Nearly 4,000 women in New York City earn livelihoods as barbers hairdressers or manicurists reflecting a sizable female presence in beauty and personal care trades.

New York City

Women Now Comprise Over a Quarter of New York City Wage Earners

Census data indicate that more than 25 percent of all wage workers in New York City are women, reflecting shifting labor participation and gender roles in the metropolis.

New York City

Smiling Through Adversity and War Echoes

A mixed column blends hymnlike verses urging perseverance with wartime anecdotes. It recalls two aviators above battle smoke, a chant of All is Well, and quips about underdogs, clocks, and slang from a wartime newspaper page.

Weights and measures chief warns of food crisis risk

United Press reports New York weights and measures commissioner Joseph E. Hartigan warns that without swift federal aid the farming sector will struggle to plant and harvest next season. He cites labor shortages, proposed Filipino labor, and anticipated Southern crop dumps as driving factors and notes sharp price changes across fish produce and meat.

United Press New York Weights and Joseph E. Hartigan United States Hartigan Commission New England Long Island Finnan Haddie

Atlantic Coast Line Excursion Fares Headline

Excursion fares from multiple points detailed by the Atlantic Coast Line with on sale dates and limited return deadlines. Cities include Atlanta Washington New Orleans Macon Kansas City Dallas with varying prices and stop over allowances. Extended return limits available on select routes upon payment.

the Progressive Railway of the South Wilmington N. C Atlanta Washington R. W. Wallace, Co. T.A H. E Pleasants D.C Dallas Tex Kansas Gity MO Maconn New Orleans D, CG Atlantic Coast Line Standard Railroad of the South Washington, D. GC Hmit Macon Kansas City Standard Railroad South

Fairmont News Roundup Highlights Local Happenings

J B Boyce buys stake in Fairmont Drug Company and moves to town. R L Inman starts rebuilding Main Street stores burned in December. Mrs J D Purvis improves after paralysis. Rev John Hail preaches at Methodist church and Titus district meeting, with more on local visits, school, and community events.

Dispatch Fairmont N. C J. B. Boyce Littleton Fairmont Drug Company R. L. Inman Mainen Decemer J. D. Purvis John H. Hail Rockingham Methodist Church Poole Page Lumberton G. C. Pace Red Springs Pace Presbyterian Church H. M. Dixon Flora McDonald College R. D. Sanford Laurinburg Fort Johnson Council of Junior Order Price Schoolhouse J. W. Ruark M. C. Guthrie R. W. Davis R. E. Ransom

Moon ey appeals on "carriage of justice" claim after San Quentin sentence

Thomas J. Moon ey, sentenced to hang May 17 at San Quentin for involvement in San Francisco's preparedness day dynamiting, maintained cheerfulness and composure despite asserting he is a victim of mis carriage of justice.

United Press San Francisco Cal Thomas J. Mooney San Quentin Prison

Des Moines Mayor Calls Spud Boycott Over Price

Des Moines Mayor John Mac Vicker urged a citywide boycott of potatoes from March 3 to March 19 after alleging prices under $1 per bushel were stored in huge quantities and retail sales hit 3.60 per bushel.

Des Moines Iowa John MacVicker

Emperor Charles Named Field Marshal in German Army

Berlin dispatches report Emperor Charles of Austria has been appointed a field marshal in the German army. The move, conveyed as unofficial news from Berlin, indicates a high honor for the Austrian ruler amid shifting alliances.

Amsterdam Berlin Charles of Austria

Senate friction slows work as filibuster threats loom

The scene in the U S Senate and House shows tense debate over the international situation and sundry civil service issues. Minority Leader Mann clashes with Republicans while Democrats push for action and a possible late session.

Ideat Wilson Senate House Mann

Bitter Senate battle over extra session and Wilson policy

Washington's february political clash pits Republicans and Democrats in a dramatic filibuster fight. Leaders argue over forcing an extra session and passing administration bills as the Senate labors through intense floor debate.

Washington Congress Wilson Senate Senator Williams Senator Lodge Williams Lodge Republican Old Guard G. Oo. P

Lieutenant Governor Bethea to Speak at Loris Visit

Lieutenant Governor Andrew Jackson Bethea will visit Loris on Friday March 2 to deliver an address at the Methodist church. Bethea, noted for faithful service to South Carolina, is described as a forceful speaker with a pleasing personality and is expected to attract a large audience.

Loris Andrew Jackson Bethea

Grace Liner Goes Ashore and Wrecked Near Salavery

A Grace Line steamer ran ashore near Salavery and was abandoned as a total wreck. All crew members were reported saved. Dispatches from Lima, Peru, dated February 24.

GRACE United Press Lima Peru W. R. Grace Line Salavery

Cleveland firm forms first national women's auxiliary board

A Cleveland based building and loan company becomes the first institution in the country to create a women’s auxiliary board of directors. The move highlights expanding roles for women in financial governance and community leadership within the industry.

Building and Loan Company Cleveland Womens Auxiliary Board of Directors

Senate Crisis Rises Over Revenue Bill Filibuster Threat

Senate roils as Democratic and Republican leaders trade charges while a filibuster looms over the revenue bill. President Wilson may halt the clash with a unifying move, though secrecy surrounds his plan as aides press for nonpartisan support amid talks of an extra session.

Senate Lewis Ilinois Congress Wilson Smoot Penrose Marshall Stone Foreign Relations Committee White House United States

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