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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 06, 1918

Page

2

Lee Jackson Day Observance Planned by Daughters of Confederacy

The annual Lee Jackson Day program will be prepared by the Daughters of the Confederacy and the local United Confederate Veterans. The dinner will be at the Masonic Temple with the speaker likely addressing veterans, and a formal program has not yet been announced.

Lee Jackson Daughters of the Confederacy United Confederate Veterans Academy of Music Masonic Temple the Daughters of the Confederacy J. Hicks Bunting John C. Jones P. Adams W. M. Atkinson Lilly Brown Cuthbert Martin W. M. Peck Lewis Skinner Jane DeRosset T. E. Sprunt Margaret Price W. L. Beery BE. K

Porter Kellogg Held on Larceny Charge in A. David Co.

Deputy Sheriff and constable arrested Charles Kellogg a colored porter at the A. David Company store for larceny after a search of Kellogg's home at 406 South Fourteenth street uncovered numerous items including two overcoats clothing bathrobe sweater neckties undergarments and a swimsuit. Kellogg to have a preliminary hearing before Justice John J. Furlong at 9 o'clock tomorrow morning.

Charles Kellogg A. David ‘Company Robert L. Harker E. E. David A. David Company J. H. Davis Bullard Kellogg South Fourteenth Street David Justice of the Peace John J. Furlong

Untitled verse fragment of wartime poem by Robert Adger Bowen

Fragmentary wartime poem lines describe someone braving treacherous seas toward a distant goal while expressing love and resolve. The narrator wishes protection from a foe and praises manhood, ending with the name Robert Adger Bowen of the Vig- indicating an attribution.

Robert Adger Bofen

Local notices on school closures and personnel moves

Notices report Imman Kindergarten not opening due to fuel shortages and re opening announcements. Enlistments and travel updates include Mr R J Who joining the US Army and Dr Ernest Bullock pursuing graduate surgery in York City. Also mention Alma Steatinins visiting, ER E Williams Jr returning to West Raleigh, L Ariesa German Club meeting, and Eleanor Jordan resuming duties at Castle School after holidays.

Alma Steatinins Faison Pauline Williams Mount Olive ER. E. Williams, Jr E. Colleg West Raleigh R. E. Wil North Seventh Street Eleanor Jordan

W Polvogt Co Sacrifices J D Browns Furnishings

Advert says the W Polvogt Co will auction off stock from J D Brown including art squares lace curtains and house furnishings as a sacrifical sale with advertised details.

Special sale of used furnishings at sacrifice prices

The C. W. Polvogt Company has moved the house furnishings stock from A. D. Brown store and will offer $25,000 worth of used furnishings at sacrifice prices. The sale begins Tuesday at 9 oclock in the store.

C. W. Polvogt A. D. Brown

Polvogt Co Ad Highlights A D Browns Feek Of House Furnishings

An exhibit from the C. W. Polvogt Co features A. D. Brown's furniture sale. The advertisement shows a reduction event for house furnishings with emphasis on discounted items and a sacrifice sale atmosphere.

Delegates Named by Sorosis for North Carolina Forestry Meet

North Carolina Sorosis has named delegates for the upcoming North Carolina Forestry Association convention in this city on January 25. Delegates include Mrs. J. M. Solky, chairman, and Mrs. W. L. Beery among others, with Mr Clement S. Acker and Mr J. A. Mitchell set to speak on forest fire prevention and land classification topics. The gathering plans morning and afternoon sessions at the Chamber of Commerce and a night session at Hemenway school auditorium.

Soest Thos. P. Noe R. C. Cantwell Bickett New England North Carolina Tidewater Power Company Oleander Aubudon Winter Park Decidad North Carolina Forestry Association J. M. Solky W. L. Beery Acker Southern Settlement and Development Company Chamber of Commerce Hemenway School

Chapter officers and committees listed for museum and memorial items

The text lists names and roles of committee chairs and members for Relief Memorial and Movement Wreath and Lee Jackson Birthday events, with chairpersons Mrs. Gabriel Holmes Mrs. George Huggins and others, plus associated members and honorees.

George Huggins J. F. Woolvin J. H. Baugh J. W. Perrin Minnie Brown Junius Davis W. M. Parsley W. G. Palliam Richard Price Julia Gore Ens PM. Torper Lena Avant Lee Jackson

Bargain Sale on House Furnishings This Week

The C. W. Polvogt Co. announces a sale of the A. D. Brown's House Furnishings stock. Bargains are described as never to be repeated. Sale begins Tuesday with advertising in this issue.

C. W. Polvogt Co A. D. Brown’s Ady

There Was No Room in The Inn at St Thomas Church

A colored children's cast presents a religious play There Was No Room in The Inn this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the basement of St Thomas church. The performance, postponed from last Sunday due to bad weather, is described as exceptionally interesting.

St.Thomas Church

Something Good Promised at the Royal This Week

Allan Richards Dolly Varden Girls Company brings a top class tabloid musical to the Royal for the week. Five standout specialties include Aline the juggling girl, The Pearl Trio, Will and Jiffie Johnson, Frank J. Butler, and Edward Hughes. Elaborate scenery and Broadway chorus with stunning costumes enhance the performance.

Allan Richard Dolly Varden Girls Company Saat the Royal Aline Pearl Will Jiffie Johnson Frank J. Butler Edward Huzghes

Howe Travel Festival Offered at Academy of Music

Lyman H. Howe presents a family friendly Traveling Festival at the Academy of Music featuring Coney Island comedy in day and night scenes, mountain lion roping, a trip through China, Alaska wonders, army tractors, and Howe’s animated cartoons and film novelties.

Lyman H. Howe Academy of Music Coney Island New York Mr. Howe China Uncle Sam Alaska Howe

Club selects new officers after November meeting

The group announced its elected officers. W G Whitehead becomes president, James F Woolvin vice president, A M Hall second vice president, T E Sprunt third vice president, Lena Beery Recording Secretary, H E Bryan Corresponding Secretary, Andrew J Howell Historian, and W M Creasy leader of Children's Chapter.

W. G. Whitehead James F. Woolvin A. M. Hall T. E. Sprunt Lena Beery Andrew J. Howell W. M. Creasy Children’s

Sacrifice Sale of A. D. Browns Goods Announced

The C. W. Polvogt Co. advertises a sacrifice sale of house furnishings belonging to A. D. Brown. The sale is set to begin Tuesday.

St Pauls Lutheran Service and Dorcas Society News

Morning worship at 11 with the sermon God Our Sun and Shield. Evening service at 8 with He Filleth the Hungry With Good Things. Sunday school at 8 30 p m. Dorcas Society postponed meeting and annual social set for Thursday at 3 p m.

St. Paul's F. B. Clausen the Dorcas

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Schedule Promotes Christmas Services

St. Matthew's English Evangelical Lutheran at Fourth and Harnett announces 11 a.m. service led by Rev. G. W. McClanahan. George Bowden of Luther Theological Seminary will preach. Sunday school 3:30 p.m. Christmas services at 4 p.m. or 7:30 p.m. Luther League meets Wednesday at 8 p.m. Cordial invitation to all.

St. Matthew’s English Evangelical Lutheran Church Fourth Harnett Streets G. W. McClanahan George Bowden Luther@nn Theological Seminary Columbia S. C Luther League

Episcipal St Pauls Announces Epiphany Services

St Pauls Episcopal Church at Sixteenth and Market lists Epiphany Day events on January 6 with Sunday school at 9 45 a m Holy Communion at 11 a m and evening prayers at 8 a m Visitors welcome seats free Rector Rev D L Gwathiney presiding

St. Pauls D. L. Gwathiney Market

St John’s Epiphany Services at Trinity Corner

St John’s at Third and Red Cross hosts Feast of the Epiphany January 6. Rev R E Gribbin rector presides with Holy Communion at 11 a m Sunday school at 4 p m and evening prayers at 5 p m. Visitors invited.

St. John’s Corner Third Red Cross R. BE Gribbin

Epiphany Services at St James with Bishop Darst

The St James church announces a Feast of the Epiphany with a morning service at 11 a.m. featuring a sermon and Holy Communion led by Rev William H Milton D D rector. Bishop Darst will preach at the morning service and evening prayer with sermon follows at 7 45 p.m. Everybody welcome.

Great Beginning of 1918 Sermon at Christian Church

Christian church on South Fourth and Church streets led by Rev. J. T. Johnson announces a 10 a.m. Sunday school and 11 a.m. worship with the sermon The Great Beginning of 1918. Evening service at 7:30 on Communion its Significance. Wednesday prayer meeting. Scripture readings shared for congregational study. Public invited.

South Fourth Church Streets J. T. Johnson South Fourth Street

Preaching Schedule At First Church Dock Street

The pastor Rev. J. M. Reynolds leads services at 11:00 a m and 7 30 p m with the evening sermon on Mary the Mother of Jesus. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a m followed by Junior Endeavor at 3:30 p m and Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p m. All are invited.

First Church Dock Street J. M. Reynolds Christian Endeavor

Christian Science Society Services At 17th Market

The Christian Science Society at the corner of 17th and Market streets invites the public to Sunday services at 11 a.m. with the subject God and Sunday school afterward. A Wednesday 8 p.m. testimonial meeting is also offered. The reading room next to the church is open Tuesday and Saturday 4:30 to 5:30 p.m. All are welcome.

The Christian Science Society Market Streets

Community Church Schedule Stated by Pastor E C Sell

Rev. E C Sell, pastor, preaches at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Sunday school at 3 30 pm. The public is cordially invited to all services.

E. C. Sell

Pastor McCracken Preaches Sunday Services at Public Church

Fifth Avenue pastor Rev. Z H McCracken will preach at 11 a m on The Past the Present the Future and at 8 p m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m The public and strangers are invited to attend all services.

Fifth Avenue Z. H. McCracken

Sunday church schedule at Delgado parish

Reverend A L Goodrich to lead services on Sunday January 6 with Sunday school at 11 16 a m supervised by L W Moore. The service flag will be unfurled along with a patriotic address by Col Walker Taylor. Evening sermon at 7 30 p m. Midweek prayer and Sunbeams and Junior activities noted with leaders Newcombe Walden Fickling and Mrs C B Newcombe.

the Sunbeams C. B. Newcombe W. C. Fickling

Christmas Entertainment by Sixth Street Advent Church School

The Sunday school of the Sixth Street Advent church presents a Christmas program Wednesday at 7 30 PM performed by the school children with the choir and orchestra. After two postponements due to bad weather, the public is invited to attend.

Sixth Street Advent Church

Communion Service Postponed at First Presbyterian

Severe weather forces postponement of the morning service at First Presbyterian Church. Dr Wells will preach this morning on The Beauty of Holiness and no evening program is listed. Time for the postponed service will be announced.

First Presbyterian Church Dr. Wells

Union Prayer Service At Grace Methodist Church

The next Winion Prayer Meeting will be held Monday at 5 PM in Grace Methodist Church. Rev M T Plyler is pastor. Rev J M Wells of First Presbyterian Church will conduct the service. The public is cordially invited.

Grace Methodist Church M. T. Plyler J. M Wells D. D First Presbyterian Church

White Gift Christmas Service At St Matthew’s Lutheran

An elaborate program is planned for the White Gift Christmas service at St Matthew’s Lutheran church at 7 30 this evening. Special music and recitations by Sunday school members will decorate the service. The church is decorated in white and green with holly garlands. Two bright Christmas trees hold gifts for class members on either side of the church. Mottoes are inscribed among the decorations. All members and the public are invited.

St. Matthew's Lutheran Church

Christmas musical program at Grace Methodist Church

A special musical program at Grace Methodist Church this evening features solos and choral numbers suited to the Christmas season. It was postponed from last Sunday due to bad weather and is now open to the public with cordial invitation.

Grace Methodist Church

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