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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 09, 1917
Page
3
Market review notes a rise in cotton futures with gains into the late session after a modest opening. Traders highlighted January contracts and broader July positions, while last night’s close showed improvements across several grades amid scattered activity here.
Shipping reports show Wilmington and Savannah naval stores receipts with minor values. Cape Fear river water at Fayetteville measured 10.2 feet and falling at 8 am, while New York stock trading opened with General Motors down nine points and other leaders fluctuating amid a broad irr egular session.
An unclear Chicago market note outlines a price around 1.86 with 7 to 8 day timing hints. Several garbled terms reference sums and exchanges but readable data remains minimal.
Representative Robert L. Henry of Texas refuses to let the Rules Committee report an inquiry into a leak scandal tied to Wall Street operators profiting from advance word of Germany's peace note. Henry says he will act only with solid evidence and cites closeted charges from Thomas W. Laws.
In New Bern on January 9 two young couples married. Miss Annie Louise Gay became Mrs John Abrahamson of New York at the Mallard home with Rev W B Everett officiating. Parthenia Stapleford of Pamlico County wed Mr J W Speight of Pamlico County in New Bern, also by Rev Everett.
The State Board of Health argues against school closures during outbreaks. Experts favor keeping schools open with a medical inspector and school nurse to control epidemics, stressing cleanliness and student habits as key factors in reducing spread.
The regular monthly meeting of the YMCA board of directors will be held in the association building tonight at 8 15 o clock. Reports of the past year's work will be read and plans for the new year will be mapped out.
At the regular semi monthly Wilmington Rotary Club meeting at the YMCA officers for the ensuing year were elected Roger Moore president Thomas Ames vice president Milton Calder treasurer Meares Harriss secretary and J C Williams G P Galvin A M Curtis named to the executive committee The group discussed Cape Fear crossing relief and possible Eagle Island cession for a two mile causeway and ferry operation The Education Board report noted 39 city children not attending school with 16 due to extenuating circumstances and a new Union School building planned in the bond issue
New Bern January 9 Tonight members of the Atlantic fire engine company will hold a large banquet at their headquarters on Broad street starting at 8 45. The Craven County Teachers Association plans a meeting in the city next Saturday with speakers including at least one educator of statewide fame. All county teachers have been invited to attend.
Local dealers claim Craven County roads lure buyers as good highways draw motorists. Officials predict at least one hundred new cars will be sold this spring amid rising local auto ownership. A Norfolk Southern passenger run was delayed by a signaling mix up at New Bern, with a chase locomotive overtaking the train at Cove.
New Bern records show 365 births and 291 deaths for 1916 per D G Smaw local registrar. Funeral services for Mrs. Lillian Pollock were held at Free Will Baptist church with Rev W H Everett officiating. Rink at Ghent Park to reopen Wednesday night with new skates and improved floor.
Washington January 9. The Supreme Court resumed consideration of the Adamson act hearing the railroads’ side. Attorneys prepared a mass of material and planned to devote the day to arguments on the dispute.
The women's organizations in Boise Idaho plan to celebrate the twentieth anniversary of suffrage by electing a woman to the city council next spring. The Idaho suffrage amendment passed twenty years ago at the last election and women first voted in city elections the following spring.
The Milwaukee News ponders two enduring family issues in one line, asking who should bring up the coal and who should bring up the children.
An article highlights fresh air and sunlight as key essentials along with keeping temperatures at or below 68 degrees to ensure comfort and health. It emphasizes environmental factors contributing to well being.
Under a 1914 deed to the Co operative Building and Loan Association and subsequent default, a sale is set for December 22 1916 at 12 o clock noon at the New Hanover County Courthouse door to satisfy the amount due on lot 3 in block X in the city of Wilmington North Carolina. The property lies along Nixon Street Fourth Street and James Street with a specified boundary including 132 feet south of Nixon Nixon Fourth intersection and 150 by 33 feet parcels. The action is led by Sadler and Loan Restoration and Thos W Davis attorney on behalf of the mortgage holder.
Notice of foreclosure sale under a 1915 mortgage by Fried Foy to M D Bowen and wife. Sale set for January 20 1917 at noon at the New Hanover County Courthouse to settle lots 9 and 64 in Hasnett Township as shown on the Holy Fountain Society map and transferred through Betsy Hansley and Fred Foy with deeds on record. M D Bowen and Amy Bowen, Woodus Kellum Attorney.
North Carolina New Hanover County administratrix Hvelina Austin calls all claimants to present claims against John J. Austin deceased at 708 Campbell Street between Seventh and Eighth streets by December 13 1917. Creditors must also settle any debts promptly. This notice dated December 12 1916.
Executor I Shrier notifies all claimants against Betsey Shrier deceased of New Hanover county to present claims by January 2, 1918 or be barred. Notice dated January 2, 1917. law 6w. Tues.
Foreclosure sale of property in Masonboro Township New Hanover County N C by mortgagee Winslow W Smith on February 1 1917 at noon at the Wilmington Court House door. Property of 83 acres more or less described as starting near Clay Bottom Branch on old Federal Point Road conveyed from Aaron and Serena Davis to W P Oldham and recorded in New Hanover records. Attorney William L Smith.
The Governor of North Carolina will hear an application on January 30 1917 for the pardon of Andrew Spicer convicted of second degree murder at the March Term 1914 in the Superior Court of New Hanover County. Protests must be filed before the stated time. Dated December 27 1918. Anna Spichr and Emmett H Bellamy, Attorney.
The Standard Railroad of The South offers special excursion fares to New Orleans for the annual Western Fruit Jobbers Association meeting and to Atlanta for the Southeastern Land Show and Builders Exchange. Tickets go on sale on specified January and February dates with limited return options and a $1.00 extension provision. Proportionate fares are shown for Pensacola Mobile and New Orleans with Mardi Gras specific travel.
Slender fragment highlights Solkey's offering of suits and overcoats with urging shoppers to act now for best selection. The clipped text conveys a sales pitch urging timely buying at Solkey's.
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