Wilmington Mass Meeting Rejects Proposed City Charter Change
A large crowd at Wilmington Court House votes against the new charter for a commission form of government. The meeting, called by Representative Clayton Grant, rejects measures favoring changes to the city charter and favors keeping elected officials and prudent fiscal measures including a May effective date. The gathering commends Grant for his prudent handling and ends with support for leaving future legislation to his judgment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clayton Grant
Wilmington
Market Street
Grant
Police and Fire Department
Court House
Cashwell, Esq
Train service push by United Commercial Travelers in Wilmington
A Wilmington UCT statement says the group will push for an extra through train on the Coast Line between Wilmington and Rocky Mount and for better rolling stock. They want schedule changes moving the 6:45 northbound departure to 4 am and the 6 pm arrival earlier, with possible cancellation of trains 90 and 91. They also criticize Coast Line coaches versus rival Seaboard trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Commercial Travelers
Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line
Charlotte
Rutherfordton
Wilmington and Weldon
Coast Line
Rocky Mount
Norfolk
Warsaw
Knights of the Grip
Jacksonville
Fla
Seaboard
No Meeting Held by Rural School Committee
A small group of rural school committeemen met at Hemenway School at 2 pm due to confusion over time and place. They postponed action on endorsing a $250,000 bond issue and the proposed budget, planning to address these at the regular monthly meeting the last Saturday of the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hanover County
Hemenway School
Woodus Kellum
Board of Education
General Assembly
Court House
Corner Stone Laid for Church of the Covenant in 1917
The corner stone of the Church of the Covenant Presbyterian at Fifteenth and Market streets was laid at 3 30 p m in a quiet ceremony by Dr James Sprunt and Mr W H Sprunt as a memorial to their mother. The stone contains histories and a Cape Fear Chronicles volume. Doxology followed and dedicatory May 1 is anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church of the Covenant
Fifteenth
Market Streets
James Sprunt
W. H. Sprunt
Sprunt
Presbyterian Church
A. D. McClure
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
J. M. Wells
First Presbyterian Church
America
Scotland
J. O. Carr
B. F. Hall
Cape Fear
Messrs. Sprunt
Kenneth M. Murchison
New York
James F. Gause
James B. Lynch
Rhodes & Underwood
Presbyterian
Wells
Carolina Cut Stone Company
John Niggel
Messrs
J. F. Mann
C. W. Woodard
W. D
Fifth Go Forward issue from First Baptist church
The fifth issue of Go Forward weekly pamphlet from the Young Men's Forward Movement at First Baptist church is off the press. It contains readable material and strong common sense with a fine line of ads and reflects credit on the editors and writers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Go Forward
Young Men's Forward Movement
First Baptist Church
Funeral Held For E F Barlow In East Wilmington
Funeral yesterday afternoon for E F Barlow who died Friday morning at his Pauline Avenue home after a long illness. Rev H W Koelling conducted services at 3 o clock with Masonic honors at Oakdale Cemetery, pallbearers listed in attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
E. F. Barlow
Pauline Avenue
East Wilmington
H. W. Koelling
Pearsall Memorial Church
Messrs
J. H. Watters
H. C. Blake
Oscar Pearsall
E. Mann
T. J. Gore
J. O. Brown
Messrs. Henderson Cole
J. Mercer
Taylor
H. E. Longley
F. E. Koonce
S. M. Boatwright
D. L. LeGwin
Wilmington Firms For Virginia League Berth Amid Franchise Talks
The Virginia League directors met in Norfolk to fill the vacancy created by the Wizard City's withdrawal. Wilmington and Elizabeth City contend for the DuPont village franchise, potentially placing two North Carolina clubs in the circuit alongside Rocky Mount. If admitted, Wilmington would join a stronger regional schedule while discussions on travel costs and fan interest continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Elizabeth City
Hopewell
Associated Press
Dispatch
Rocky Mount
Virginia
Norfolk
Wizard City
DuPont Village
W. G Bramham
The
Cuubs
Greensboro Daily News
Gate City
Bill Laval
Asheville
Carolina
Richmond
Canada
Old Dominion
Gym the Spot at Y M C A Sees Growing Classes
The New Year brings a strong start for YMCA athletics with larger gym classes and rising memberships. Physical Director Keller promotes health as the foundation of happiness and success urging businessmen to join, noting schedules for gym, volleyball, and basketball with the aim of sustaining exercise as a daily habit.
Christian Endeavor Leader to Visit City for Meetings
Wyatt A. Taylor a field secretary for the Christian Endeavor movement in the South will visit the city Tuesday January 9 to hold meetings for young people He travels a six weeks tour after stops in South Carolina and Virginia A juniors meeting is set for 4 pm at First Presbyterian and a rally and conference for all Endeavors at 8 pm at Immanuel Presbyterian Front and Queen streets All young people and Endeavor members are invited to attend
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt A. Taylor
Christian Endeavor Movement
South
Taylor
South Carolina
Virginia
First Presbyterian Church
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Front and
Queen Streets
Christian Endeavor Societies
Suit Battered Home: County Road Sentence for Assault
Deputy Recorder C. C. Cashwell sentenced Robert Conyears, colored, to twelve months on the county roads for beating his wife during a serious illness. Conyears appealed to Superior Court, but a $500 bond for appearance at the higher court kept him jailed pending trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C. Cashwell
Robert Conyears
Conyears
Cashwell
John Henry Waddell
James Carroll
North State Candy Company
Jacobs
Frank Burns Seeks Wrestling Match With Fritz Hanson
Frank Burns from Greensboro North Carolina writes The Dispatch claiming he has beaten all the good boys in the North and seeks a match with Fritz Hanson or any other quality wrestler in Wilmington between January 7 and 27. He lists general delivery Greensboro NC as his address and invites Hanson to arrange travel for a bout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Frank
Wilmington
Greensboro
N. C
Gate City
Bob City
Orchestra to Perform at Calvary Baptist Sunday School
An orchestra will play selections before the 9 45 a m session at Calvary Baptist Sunday School for about fifteen minutes. A hot attendance contest with Delgado Sunday School runs this month and the orchestra aims to boost tomorrow turnout.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary Sunday School
Calvary Baptist Sunday School
Delgado Sunday School
Channel Bass Displayed In Warren's Cigar Stand Window
A 40 pound channel bass caught by H E Longley at Manns Inlet on November 4th is mounted by J H Mitchell and displayed in the South window of Warren's Cigar Stand on North Front Street. The mounted fish draws crowds who read the card detailing its capture and life story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. E. Longley
J.H. Mitchell
Warren’s
North Front Street
Mason’s Inlet
J. H. Mitchell
Property Transfers Four Deeds Filed for Record
Four deeds were filed for record by the register of deeds on Saturday morning. C. D. Weeks transfers property to J. G. Reaves, a lot at Winter Park, for 100 dollars and other considerations. Vertue McFarling transfers three acres in Cape Fear township to J. H. Davis for 10 dollars and other considerations. L. W. Moore transfers two farms in Winter Park to Georgia K. Moore for 100 dollars and other considerations. E. T. Burton transfers a Swann street lot to C. C. Cashwell for 600 dollars and other considerations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Office of the Register of Deeds
C. D. Weeks
J.G. Reaves
Winter Park
Vertue McFarling
J. H. Davis
Cape Fear Township
L. W. Moore
Georgia K. Moore
Hart Named Superintendent at Norfolk Fertilizer Works
Mr Hart, former Armour Fertilizer plant superintendent in this city, has accepted the superintendency of the Roberson Fertilizer Works in Norfolk Virginia and will leave for that place tonight. He came here from Atlanta and leaves many friends who wish him success in his new post.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr.Hart
Virginia
J. B. Hart
Armour Fertilizer Plant
Roberson Fertilizer Works
Norfolk
Hart
Atlanta
Wilmington
Olin Versus Draak Eyes Top Wrestling Show at Woolvin Hall
Tommy Draak and John Olin clash in a featured match at Woolvin Hall tomorrow night. Olin’s Friday appearance drew fans who saw a champion held by lighter opponents. Draak, touted as always in peak condition, is expected to provide a tougher challenge and deliver real action for every nickel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tommy Draak
John Olin
Woolvin Hall
Hanson
Lundin
Olin
Draak
Yoseph Hassen
Fritz
Stecher
Sivar Mineral Water Promises Rheumatism Cure
An advertisement touts Sivar Mineral Water as a complete remedy for rheumatism and urges readers to try it with a money back guarantee. The offer pressures customers with claims of fast relief and satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sivar
Sasta & Rifle
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WSS
Board of Education Fran
Knights
Church of Covenant
Virginia League
Men’s Christian Association
Keller
the Stockholders
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
J. L. Williams
Frank Burns
Twaelve
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