Prisoner Gose Returned From Philadelphia On Robbery Charge
Sheriff Jackson and Special County Officer H Mack Godwin returned with Larry Gose alias Harry Gause alias Son Darling a colored man wanted for assault and battery and alleged highway robbery in Philadelphia. Gose is jailed awaiting preliminary hearing and possible Superior Court trial. Officers praised Philadelphia police treatment and noted extradition papers delays in Harrisburg.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Jackson
Special County
H. Mack Godwin
Philadelphia
Iarry Gose
Harry Gause
Son Darling
Quaker City
Jackson
Wilmington
Gose
Godwin
Tate
New Hanover
Jacks
Harrisburg
Brumbaugh
Satuday
Sherif Coldwell
Harrissburg
New Hanover County
Recorder's Court Hears Varied Docket Mostly Colored Defendants
In Recorder's Court a docket of two continued cases and three new ones featured mostly colored defendants. Alex Lord faced a visiting prohibition charge with a twelve month continue and monthly court appearances. Taylor pleaded guilty to firing a pistol and was jailed thirty days. J B Farley had growing plants removed with the state not pressing. William Russell and Allison Sellers faced stock breaking with trial set for July. Russell jailed for bond default. Daisy Buie pleaded guilty to larceny but was granted choice of fine or farm labor. friends rallied for her, and she was released after a court delay and witness issues. Daisy's case began January 2 and lingered due to absent witnesses, with seven days as a guest of the county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Court
Alex Lord
Alex
Iit
Taylor
J. B. Farley
William Russell
Allison Sellers
Sumenor Court
Russell
Sellers
Odis A. Hinnant
Daisy Buie
Stess
Daisy
Hl Benng
Ull
Colorado farm women plan to organize at Farmers Congress
The farm women of Colorado intend to organize themselves during the sessions of the Farmers Congress this month to secure the largest benefits from the work at the State Agricultural College. Mrs Globe B Chambers, a leading woman psychologist, has long worked in prison settings in San Diego county and now serves as deputy sheriff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Farm Women of
Colorado
Farmers’ Congress
Local Fraternal Councils Install New Officers
Cornelius Harnett and Carolina Councils Royal Arcanum meet in Cor nelius Harnett hall to install new officers for the year. C L Vines presided as regent with H K Bonitz and Dr S Mendelsohn assisting after routine business. New officers include C L Vines regent E T Burton vice regent Sweeney orator S Mendelsohn secretary I H Weil collector R H Northrop treasurer Julius Sternberger S P regent and Carolina ranks L deRiter regent and Lonnie Williams vice regent plus Victor Stonebank Henry Bremer M F Allen W J Turner W J Meredith as S P regents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius
Cornelius Harnett
C. L. Vines
E. T. Burton
Esq
Mr. Sweeney
S. Mendelsohn
I. H. Weil
R. H. Northrop
Julius Sternberger
S. P
Carolina
L. deRiter
Lonnie Williams
Victor Stonebank
Henry Bremer
M. F. Allen
W. J. Turner
W. J. Meredith
Eight Hour Law for Railroad Clerks Postponed
Action on Representative Grant's bill for an eight hour workday for all railroad clerks in New Hanover county and semi monthly paydays was postponed by the House committee after hearings. Local groups split with the Chamber of Commerce opposing the measure while the Wilmington Trade Council and many Coast Line clerks favored or paused on the proposal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grant
New Hanover County
House of Representatives
Legislative Committee
The
Chamber of Commerce
Roy Hanover
Yesterda
Wilmington Trade Council
Coast Line
New Bern Vigilant Over Bootleg Shops After Virginia Drying
New Bern police report no illegal whiskey seizures for weeks since Virginia became dry. They say crime dropped 50 percent with liquor out of state and traffic from booze territories dwindles. Also reported: W. H. Henderson sprained ankle at a Carteret county hunting camp. A white man tried to buy a Can ada ticket, claimed to move deeds there, acted oddly. Pullman berth was purchased and later returned. passenger unspecified, possibly insane.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bern
Virginia
Tigers
W. H. Henderson
Citizens Saving Bank and Trust Company
Carteret County
Brown
Union
Canada
Olin Defeats Draak for World Heavyweight Wrestling Crown
John Olin defeated Draak in Woolvin Hall using body scissors and wrist lock to capture the heavyweight wrestling championship. The Finn repeatedly escaped early, but Olin's strength and technique secured two decisive falls, the second with a crushing hold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Olin
Tommy Craak
Olin
Draak
Gibraltar
Big Finn
Woolvin Hall
McGurley
Mr. McGurley
Finn
Joe Stecher
Cincinnati
Machinist Leaving New Bern for Work
New Bern January report shows Norfolk Southern moving several men from local shops to outside jobs. Six or seven families have left the city in ten days with more departures expected. Most workers are in car building and repairing. Superior Court convened with Judge Stacy noting no unusual cases and no capital offenses on the docket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bern
Norfolk Southern Railway Company
Craven
Stacy
Wilmington
Trades Council Backs Eight-Hour Clerks Law
The Wilmington Trades Council approved the proposed eight hour law for railroad clerks in New Hanover county. They sent a telegram to Representative L Clayton-Grant urging support, signed by Secretary R Pollock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trades Council
Wilmington Trades Council
New Hanover County
L. Clayton-Grant
R. Pollock
N C Livestock Men Meet Today
Winston-Salem hosts the North Carolina Live Stock Association convention led by Governor Henry C. Stuart of Virginia. He is slated to speak on Practical Beef Cattle Production and give an educational lecture as the event runs through Friday, under the North Carolina A and M College Animal Husbandry division.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winston-Salem
N. C
Henry C. Stuart
Virginia
North Carolina Live Stock Association
Stuart
Mississippi River
North Carolina Agricultural and Mechanical College
Nebraska suffragists push fundraiser through salvage plan
Nebraska suffragists outline a 1917 campaign that raises funds by collecting and selling salvage materials such as paper rags and junk, turning a large part of their committee fund into revenue.
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Nebraska
Regular meeting delays health officer ballots vote
Board of Health held a regular session yesterday afternoon and postponed electing officers at Dr. John C. Wessell’s request to allow time for consideration. The meeting recessed to later this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Health Board
YMCA Bible Classes Resume After Christmas Break
Bible study sessions at the Y M C A reopened last night with Dr. McClure leading Hebrews in one class, the gym group examining the Manhood of the Masters under Oscar Kellar, and the teachers' training class directed by Odis B. Hinnant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. McClure
Oscar Kellar
Odis B. Hinnant
Grace Methodist church elects officers for coming year
The Board of Stewards met last night and perfected the organization for the coming year. Elected were Chairman W. E. Perdew, Vice Chairman Senator W. B. Cooper, Secretary A. C. Craft, Treasurer R. C. Merritt, Assistant Treasurers A. H. Shepherd and J. L. Cromartie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Stewards of
Grace Methodist Church
W. E. Perdew
W. B. Cooper
A. C. Craft
R. C. Merritt
Messrs
A. H. Shepherd
J. L. Cromartie
Local Market Prices and City Health Notes
A list of market prices from various grocers led by Wilmington Grocery Co and others alongside city health figures. Dr. Arnold Stovall reports 68 indigent calls in city and 16 in county with 1 scarlet fever, 32 measles, 2 whooping cough in quarantine. Sanitary chief E Piner cites 13,860 inspections and 1,528 closets condemned. 1,566 closets cleaned per Helton. Christine Pinner notes 75 fixtures installed and 34 laterals laid with $3 permits and 24 inspections, no condemnations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. H. Kennedy
J. F. Sellars
People’s Market
B. B. Bryan
Mrs. M. T. Madrin
W. W. Sidbury & Son
H. W. Konig
Todd Bros
L. L. Shepard
Groceries
Hall & Ross
Wilmington Grocery Co
Atkinson & Watters
E. Piner
Sanitary Police
Helton
Christine Pinner
School
Tor
Oakdale Cemetery Company Directors Reelected
Oakdale Cemetery Company lot owners met for the 64th annual gathering in the Odd Fellows Building. President William E. Springer reported a new waterworks system and grounds beautification. Directors re elected: W. H. Yopp H. L. Fennell M. W. Divine D. C. Love J. T. King Col Walker Taylor. Officers named: Richard J. Jones treasurer W. H. Howell secretary James A. Perry superintendent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale Cemetery Company
Oakdale Cemetery
Odd Fellows
William E. Springer
Col. Walker Taylor
W. H. Howell
Springer
W. H. Yopp
H. L. Fennell
M. W. Divine
D. C. Love
J. T. King
Col
Walker Taylor
Richard J. Jones
James A. Perry
Wyatt A. Taylor At Immanuel Tonight Rally Speaker
Wyatt A. Taylor field secretary of the Christian Endeavor movement in the South will be principal speaker at a youth rally at Immanuel Presbyterian Church tonight at 8. An attractive program of musical numbers is planned and Endeavorers are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt A. Taylor
Christian Endeavor Movement
South
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Winter Park Presbyterian Church Observes Church Week
Winter Park Presbyterian week of meetings aims to enlarge membership and boost church work. Short services run nightly at 7 45 in Chadbourn Building with tonight's topic My Duty to My Church. Attendance has been strong and a Lord's Supper observance will conclude the week next Sunday with new members received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Park Presbyterian Church
Chadbourn
Annual Address Tonight At Y W C A Gym
Rev Dr J M Wells of First Presbyterian will deliver the annual address at 8 o clock in the Y W C A gymnasium. Officers reports and committee chairmen will be received. A gym class demonstration and special musical program are planned for members and the public.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wells
J. M. Wells
First Presbyterian Church
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Recorder’s Court
Wen Sthled
Carolina Councils
Law
N.C
Board of Health
John C. Wessell
Wessell
C. C. Chadbourn
Moore
Bunting
Nesbitt
Greenfield Street
H. R. Aiken
United Cigar Store
Chas. F. Green
Wilmington Cigar Co
Elvington’s
Princess Street
Payne Drug Co
Mission Pharmacy
Front Street
Newman’s
Baxter Tobacco Co
Hanover Drug Co
Warren's
E. M. Cheek
Starkey’s
Bunting’s
Shepard Bros
N. Kostelos
Crumpler & Scott
Bakeries—Globe
Farris
Royal
R. C. Fergus
O. R. King
A. G. Warren
J. W. Plummer
Frost Co
Xanthos, Bros
C. O. Knox
Batson’s
Iimington
Ilvington’s. Bagsmacy
the Stockholders
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
J. L. Williams
Cashier
Maccabees
North State
Third
Front Streets
P. Q. Moore
H. S. Carpenter
Raleigh
S. G. Nelms
West Whitlock Orchestra
Frances Sullivan
Miss Taylor
Maccabees Quartet
J. Robert Hollis
W. K. Mintz
W. S Mintz
L. C. Pickett
R. L. Merritt
I. Willis
A. B. Thomas
H. A. Mercer
T. J. Gaskill
J. H. Penny
Pickett
L. S. Mixon
Maccabee Quartette
C. C. Cashwell
Esa
Reading
Blacksmith Anvil
Mr. Hill
Immanuel
Cretonne
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