War Department Inspects Wilmington Camp Site Options
Lieutenant Harrison and Colonel Morse lead a war department inspection of Wilmington area sites for a convalescent camp. General Wood praised local climate and conditions during a prior visit. The group, including Col. Walker Taylor and others, toured county sites with an estimated initial cost near a million dollars.
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Llonel
Morse
War Department
Leonard Wood
Wood
Harrison
Wilmington
Col. Walker Taylor
Messrs
M. W. Jacobi
C. E. Taylor
Hugh MacRae
C. van Leuven
T. H. Wright
A. B. Sielding
Officers Installed in Jeff Davis Council Meeting
The Jeff Davis Council of the Junior Order United American Mechanics installed officers last night including John Lanier as councillor and A J Krahnke as vice councillor. James A Kelley conducted installation as state councillor.
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Jeff Davis
U. A. M. Jeff Davis
United American Mechanics
John Lanier
A. J. Krahnke
John Edward
Hardy Lanier
Carl Marshburn
E. L. Breece
Geo. T. Grotgen
W.B. Barnes
Inside Sentinel
C. R. King
Outside Sentinel
S. M. Hutton
J. W. Ortell
Messrs
Woodus Kellum
Jas. A. O'Kelley
B. F. Brittain
James A. Kelley
MR SHELLEY DEAD FORMER RESIDENT DIES IN BALTIMORE
Mr J P Shelley formerly of this city but long time Brunswick Ga resident died yesterday in a Baltimore hospital after an operation. Funeral will be in Brunswick Sunday. Sister Miss Lula Shelley attends. He is survived by his wife Florence Wood and a half brother Judge R H Sykes assistant attorney general of North Carolina and T P Sykes of this city.
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Baltimore
J. P. Shelley
Brunswick
Lula Shelley
Shelley
Florence Wood
R. H. Sykes
North Carolina
T. P. Sykes
YWCA Board Sets January Meeting and Fund Drive
The YWCA will hold its annual meeting January 25 with a Miss Sue Hall play and enrollment in gym and domestic science classes. A February 5 6 7 fundraiser drive organized by a worker team to raise funds, led by Mrs. Walter Sprunt, with Miss Graer Wie Toorgie assisting.
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Sue
Walter Sprunt
Graer “Wie Toorgie
Red Cross
Howard Branch
Miss McLean
Asheville
Miss Ball
Funeral of Mrs Stone Held at Delgado Residence
The funeral of Mrs J E Stone who died Tuesday at James Walker Memorial Hospital was held yesterday at 2 30 PM from her Delgado residence No 61 The Rev Andrew J Howell pastor of Winter Park Presbyterian church conducted the services Interment followed at Bellevue Cemetery Pallbearers were R C Hardison J A Clemmons L B Carr I M Ray C A Stanley and H B Hewitt
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Delgado
J. E. Stone
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Andrew J. Howell
Winter Park Presbyterian Church
Bellevue Cemetery
Messrs
R. C. Hardison
J. A. Clemmons
L. B. Carr
I. M. Ray
C. A. Stanley
H. B. Hewitt
Deeds Filed for Record Today at Register of Deeds
Several transactions recorded include Susan Brinkley Lonnie A Single tary selling a lot between Wooster and Dawson streets for 10 dollars. William Struthers Jr and wife to Ralph B and Charles E Piner a lot on Woolcott avenue 231 feet west of 20th street for 100 dollars. A L Mincy to D K LeGwin a lot on Wright street 66 feet east of Fourth street for 10 dollars. A L Minnie to J W Brooks 12 acres in Magenboro on Cape Fear river for 23 dollars and other valuable considerations.
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Register of Deeds
Susan Brinkley
Lonnie A. Singletary
Wooster
Dawson Streets
William, Struthers, Jr
Ralph B
Charles E. Piner
Woolcott Avenue
20Th Street
A. L. Mincy
D. K. LeGwin
Wright Street
Fourth Street
A. L. Minnd
J. W. Brooks
Magenboro
Cape Fear River
Nothing Much to Report in London War Brief
London dispatch says there is nothing notable to report apart from hostile artillery activity east of Vimyridge. official statement notes no further developments.
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London
Vimyridge
Chamber seeks united rail line as one system for Wilmington
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce urged Director General McAdoo to overturn the dismemberment of the Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad and restore it as a single uniform line. Resolutions call for a united system serving North Carolina from the mountains to the sea and connecting to Ohio River gateways, to benefit the port and area.
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Chamber of Commerce
Cape Fear
Yadkin Valley
Addead Energy
McAdoo
Southern Railroad
Greensboro
R. A. Parsley
North Carolina
United States
Kadkin Valley
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
Southern Railway Company
Wilmington
Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley Railroad Company
Railroads of
Atlantic Seaboard
Ohio River
A. L. Brooks
Jacob
Clyde Steamship Co
United States Shipping Board
Chamber
Shipping Board
Jacobi
Health Board Monthly Report For December 1917
Vital statistics show 49 births 19 white 30 colored and 45 deaths 24 white 24 colored in the city. The county and city physician made 182 visits to the indigent poor and clinics treated 60 patients. Quarantines listed for measles whooping cough and diphtheria. Inspections included 1590 meat checks with three condemned hogs. Shop and soda fountain scores are itemized with multiple establishments noted.
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Soda Wountains
United Cigar
Newmans
Green
Warren
Wilmington Cigar Store
E. M Cheek
Center
Kosteloe
Payne Drug Co
Hivington
Jarmen and Fuirelle
Mission Pharmacy
Baxter’s
Bunting’s
Starkey’s
Saffo Bros
Shepard Bros
Phillips
Mansuras
Xambhos
Ideal
Fourth Street
Willington Candy Co
Newman's
Dixie
American
Gieschen
Olympia
Star
Crumpler and Scott
New York
Coast Line
Savage and Savage
Plummer
John Phillips
Wilmington Candy Co
Adopt Carry Plan In Warsaw Merchants Ban Deliveries
Beginning New Year local merchants ceased home delivery of packages forcing shoppers especially women to carry purchases home. Many women on the streets now tote bundles sometimes a peck of potatoes using knitting bags as makeshift delivery aids. plan aims to cut living costs.
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Warsaw
Auto Trucks Collide At Front and Red Cross
Two Royal Baking Company and D L Gore Company trucks collided at Front and Red Cross streets this morning. No injuries reported. One truck stalled after catching in Tidewater Power Company tracks at the corner.
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Royal Baking Company
D. L. Gore Company
Front
Red Cross
Tidewater Power Company
Assurance of fuel supply emphasized by regulators and consumers
Present speakers argued that regulation is useful but the priority is guaranteeing fuel availability. They urged steps to ensure steady fuel access for consumers amid ongoing policy discussions.
Dr Spillman to Speak in Wilmington for Two Days
Dr. B. W. Spillman, renowned Sunday school expert, visits Wilmington at the invitation of the Y M C A Boys' Work Committee. He will address freshman students at the high school reception, preach at Calvary Baptist, speak at Delgado Baptist, and address the Boys' League at the Y M C A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
B. W. Spillman
Young Men's Christian Association
Spillman
Wilmington High School
Calvary Baptist Church
J. A. Sullivan
Delgado Baptist Church
Boys’ League
Southern Baptist Convention
President Wilson praised by Italian papers for peace plan
Italian newspapers hail President Wilson as advancing peace and Allied solidarity after his message. The Messaggero lauds Wilson as a courageous step toward peace and a path for Russians to resurrection. Tempo notes Italian support and calls for no imperial ambitions, while Popolo Romano commends the Allies and Lenine-Trotzky tensions. Giornale D Italia touts Wilson as a great statesman urging a clear Italo Austrian settlement.
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Rome
Wilson
Lloyd George
Berlin
Vienna
Italy
Tempo
United States
Austria
Popolo Romano
France
Lenine
Trotzky
Giornale D’italia
New Australian Cabinet Sworn In After Resignations
Ottawa report says William Hughes former premier leads a cabinet sworn in by Melbourne dispatch. The ministry remains largely unchanged from the prior lineup after resignations following a defeat in construction policy.
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Ottawa
Ont
Wiliam WM. Hughes
Melbourne
Reuter
Baseball Champs to Play in France
Chicago officials discussed sending the National and American League pennant winners to France if the war ends after the coming season. Presidents Comiskey Weeghman and Dunn voiced approval, with B B Johnson aiming to push the plan forward.
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Chicago
France
Comiskey
Chicago Americans
Weeghman
Chicago Nationals
Dunn
Cleveland Americans
B. B. Johnson
Cortes Dissolved by King Alfonso
King Alfonso signs decree dissolving the cortes. Elections set for February 24 and the new parliament to convene March 18.
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Cortes
Marid
Alfonso
England's Youngest Brigadier Dies of Wounds
London Jan 11 Brigadier General Roland Bradford youngest British army brigadier at twenty five died from wounds received in action He went to France with the original expeditionary force and was awarded the Victoria Cross a year ago for fearless energy under fire and skilful leadership in attack
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London
Roland Bradford
France
Origing Expeditionary Force
Mr Patterson Dies in North Carolina Sanatorium
Mr Patterson of North Carolina died at the Harper Tankers Sanitarium this morning. His son Mr L Patterson was present at death. The remains will be transported by early morning train to Elrod for interment.
Old Blood Purifier Claims Cure for Eczema and Skin Eruptions
An advertisement extols a historic blood purifier labeled Specific Co. Dept. H Atlanta as a cure for eczema and skin eruptions. It asserts skin troubles stem from impure blood and promises thorough cleansing. The notice invites readers to request complete advice for their own case.
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Dress
Atlanta
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Simington
City
Den
MR. Shelley
TWA
Dack St
Wadoo
Chamber of Commerce Again
Iuiamense
Health Board
Ross
Hall and Durham
Peoples Supply Co
Atkinson and Watters
Borneman
Thomas and Company
Roudabush
May
Jurgen Haar
Bannerman
Marshburn
Royal
Collins
New Wary
Davis and Heintz
Nurnberger
Sellars
Shepard
Kennedy
Madrin
B. B. Bryan
Batson
Pure Food
Bakeries
Farris
Globe
Fergus
King
Fales and Co
Resinel
Treasury Department
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
the Corbett Co., Wholesale Distributors
Baseball Champs
England
Mr. Patterson
Pig Point
Commerce Building
High Street
Portsmouth
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