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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 08, 1918
Page
6
A quoted passage reflects on foresight and wisdom, questioning who can know what awaits us. It ponders courage beyond conflict and the need to remain spiritually prepared as life unfolds day by day.
Mrs. E. L. Ennett, 66, died Sunday night at the home of her daughter Mrs. J. W. Braswell in East Wilmington after a 10 year illness. Survived by six children including J E Ennett Haynes and J W Ennett East Wilmington. interment at Prospect Methodist Church burial ground Middle Sound at 3 this afternoon.
Virginia Pearson stars as a pursuing wife in the William Fox film All for a Husband at the Grand Theatre. The fast moving photoplay features an unexpected ending and a tangle of complications that keep the brain whirling until a clever, unusual conclusion.
Royal patrons praised a different kind of entertainment as Allen Richards Dolly Varden Girls delivered a tabloid style musical comedy with real artists. The Johnston's novelty singing and dancing act Pearl Trio and the two comedians Frank Butler and Howard Hughes drew wide admiration amid elaborate costumes and scenery, creating a memorable season highlight.
Lois Weber presents Even as You and I in a two day Grand engagement. The seven part drama centers on Dominick Carrile and Selma, a married couple whose idealism brushes with a modern flirt who proclaims love obsolete. Poverty and temptation test their vows as the film unfolds with emotional intensity and strong directing.
The Rt. Rev. T. C. Darst marked his third anniversary as bishop of Eastern North Carolina with a St. James Episcopal Church sermon. He urged faith amid world upheaval, stressed the unshakable kingdom of God, and urged believers to cling to God's Word Son and Church for steadfast living.
Washington January follow up reports the Walsh Pittman oil and coal land leasing bill passing the Senate 87 to 32. It now advances to the House for consideration.
At a regular meeting the Board of Education elected Herbert McClammy as attorney after years without one. Professor Catlett urged closing Scott's Hill school due to low attendance amid local factional tension. The board will investigate before deciding. Adjournment followed after routine audits with full attendance.
A humorous account of Moropus exhibited at the American Museum of Natural History. The creature blends horse rhinoceros camel and giraffe traits with unusual feet, described as a vast, curious beast drawing attention from attendees and paleontology circles.
Edna Ferber wrote about a New York hotel newsstand girl once an actress. Vacationing at Long Beach she cried Paris as she plunged into the ocean and was crippled for life after a log crushed her leg. The author later gifted her a copy of the magazine and the girl wept at the tale before recovering with humor.
Judge W. P. Stacy returned to the city last night from Kennysville and will go back Thursday to supervise Duplin Superior Court. He did not open court due to the immense workload from lawyers answering questionnaires. Officials expect the backlog to be cleared by Thursday.
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