Complaint Against Officer Sparks City Council Hearing
A complaint filed by M D Murphy of 515 Market against Officer Leon George prompts a city council investigation. Council names Bunting Bradshaw Hull to form a committee to probe alleged humiliations on Front and Grace streets and report at the next meeting. Investigation likely Saturday afternoon with witnesses to be questioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Murphy
Market Ano
Leon George
CouncilruntieCaig
B. A. Merritt
P. Q. Moore
Vueinen Bunting
Bradshaw
Hull
The
Sword
Witnevers
Murphy
Grace
Front Streets
Union Station
Front
George
Ater
Mater
McCaig
Jones
Hall
Police Department
Prisoner Back From Wilful Custody in Harriss Assault
O D Godwin white man charged with cutting Eugene Harriss in December while in custody of Sheriff J J Rackley. Godwin arrived from leviliseion Tuesday and is jailed awaiting trial before Justice W A Meorn. Preliminary hearing set for later this week after case was moved to South Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. D. Godwin
White
Wil
Eugene Harriss
J. J. Rackley
Levliseion
Godwin
W. A. Me“orn
Harriss
Cll
South Carolina
Ming
Crowley to Lead Services at Topsail Presbyterian
Ev. FS Crowley will conduct services at Topsail Presbyterian Sunday both morning and evening. All residents in the section urged to attend one or both services. The evening report promises an especially interesting session as church hats for the year will be heard. The reports will show much accomplished during the year and it is hoped all members will be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crowley
Topsail Presbyterian
Enine
Boys’ Brigade
Boys’ Brigade Armory
Wilmot Goodwin
North Carolina
New York
Boston Festival
Russian Symphony Orchestra
Aborn Opera Company
Florence Austin
Lightweight champion Wreddie Welsh plans final boxing run
Lightweight champion Wreddie Welsh says he will begin training soon for a short series of bouts that he declares will be his last before retirement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreddie Welsh
Funston’s Last Moment In San Antonio With Little Miss Silverberg
Mrs. Minor Silverberg of Ohio and her daughter Miss Inez Silverberg niece of Sir Samuel Bear Jr. are connected to General Funston. He held the child in the St. Anthony lobby moments before dying of angina, a scene witnessed by hotel guests and reported nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Silverberg
Samuel Bear, Jr
Inez Harriett Silverberg
Frederick Funston
St. Anthony Hotel
San Antonio
Texas
Minor Silverberg
Ohio
St. Anthony
United States Army
General Funston
Bear
Army
Miss Inez
Inez
Miss Silverberg
Strawberry crop outlook improves in Eastern North Carolina
The Carolina Fruit & Truckers Journal reports after warm weather that the 1917 North Carolina strawberry crop will likely rise by 10 to 25 percent, despite February freezes. Vines aged one to three years survived well, with only young Fall plantings harmed. prior year output was below normal due to drought and late rains in Chadbourn and W and W R R districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Carolina Fruit & Truckers’ Journal
Acre
Chadbourn
Seashore Hotel at Wrightsville Beach Begins Major Renovations
Twenty five workmen started remodeling the Seashore Hotel at Wrightsville Beach. Plans include enlarging the dining room painting the exterior and interior and beautifying the grounds. Directors earlier paused projects due to wartime conditions but resumed this week aiming for early completion before the upcoming season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seashore
Wrightsville Beach
Edgar Hinton
Seashore Hotel Company
Big Beach
Ordained Deacon Services at Acme Presbyterian
Rev. J. S. Crowley preached to large congregations at Acme Presbyterian Church Sunday. Mr. W. H. Gault was installed and ordained as deacon at the evening service. Mr. C. W. Worth addressed both the deacon and church members. Two additions to the church occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Crowley
Acme Presbyterian
Acme Presbyterian Church
W. H. Gault
C. W. Worth
First Presbyterian Church
Strawberry Crop Prospect Brightens After Frost Risk
The article notes strawberry plants were sent to winter quarters and growth held back to avoid frost. With a cautious forecast, a favorable yield is expected if April frost passes, as foliage benefits bloom protection and most outside blossoms may survive.
Wilmington Odd Fellows to Celebrate Twenty Fifth Anniversary
Preparations are complete for Wilmington Lodge No. 139 Odd Fellows as it marks 25 years with events at Odd Fellows Hall Third and Prince streets. A supper follows a short meeting with addresses by Belamy Smith and others. 45 attendees are confirmed plus charter members and Jones degree team members from 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Lodge No. 139
Independent
Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Third
Princess Streets
Wilmington Lodge
John D. Bellamy
R. J. James
W. L. Smith
Odd Fellowship
W. C. Smith
J. F. Littleton
Hanly to Speak on Prohibition Tonight at Academy of Music
Ex Governor J Frank Hanly visits the city to discuss prohibition at 8 15 pm under Flying Squadron Foundation. The event, free of charge, attracts many, with the Academy of Music expected to be filled beyond capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Hanly
Hanly
Academy of Music
Flying Squadron Foundation
Red Cross Mass Meeting Planned At Academy Of Music
A large crowd is expected for a Friday Red Cross gathering at the Academy of Music with five minute talks by city leaders outlining Red Cross aims and work. Archdeacon Thomas P. Noe chairs a committee organizing the program touching all Red Cross activities from health and tuberculosis to patriotism and membership. Attendees include Elks and local officials with Boy Scouts serving as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Academy of Music
Thomas P. Noe
Wilmington
A. D. McClure
Thos. P. Noe
J. J. Blair
The
National Guard
C. L. Pridgen
J. J. Hurt
Dual Meet Between Dartmouth and Pennsylvania Could Move
If the cold weather persists the Dartmouth Penn athletic dual meet may be moved from Hanover New Hampshire to Springfield Massachusetts for better conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanover
N. H
Springfield
Mass
Hanson As Life Saver At Seashore
Fritz Hanson will serve again as life saver at the Seashore near the Sea shore Hotel in Wrightsville Beach before wrestling in Columbia. The Swede, noted for strength and bravery, will guard bathers and may wrestle occasionally during the summer, per Captain Edgar Hinton and Seashore management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fritz Hanson
Wrightsville Beach
Seashore
Hanson
Edgar Hinton
Columbia
John Kelonis
Seashore Management
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Gity Goungil
Sheriff Rackley
Darlington
Topsail Church
Gen
Funston
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
American National Red Cross
W. H. Milton
Wilmington Red Cross
Health Department
Chas. T. Nesbitt
Red Cross and Tuberculosis
J. C Wessell
National Red Cross In
Col. Walker Taylor
National Special Aid Auxiliary
A. M. Waddell
J. M. Soley
King’s Business College
Raleigh, N. C
Charlotte, N. C
Fred Fulton
Minnesota
Frank Moran
Carl Morris
Les Carey
Mike Gibbons
Hanson AS Life Saver
Seashore Hotel
Elvington’s
Parmacy
Princess Sts
Universal
Hortsmann
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