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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 20, 1917

Page

5

New Hanover Corn Club Hopes Highlight County Growth

The annual report by West Raleigh agent Mr. Oberson shows New Hanover boys enrolled in Corn Clubs at eighteen, seven reporting. The data indicate corn can be raised cheaper here than in many counties, with Yadkin leading cost efficiency at 19 cents per bushel and Rutherford reporting 74 cents per bushel. Net profit cited is 29,676.69 from 3,257 members statewide.

New Hanover Oberson West Raleigh Asa Aaperison Hanover Cory Clib Rutherford Munty Yadkin County North Carolina Robertson

DR McClure Appointed Grand Chaplain of NC Masons

Dr McClure pastor of Audrew's Presbyterian church has been named grand chaplain of the North Carolina Grand Lodge of Masons announced by Grand Master Claude L Pridgen. Other appointments include band lecturer R P Edwards and senior grand deacon F Biles Owen with several named officers across Raleigh Wake Forest Hillsboro and Rockingham roles.

A.D. McClure D.D Audrew’s Presbyterian Church North Carolina Impler F. Biles Owen Henderson Jamies I. Webb Hillsboro H. M. Poteat Wake Forst J. le Grand Everett Rockingham

Hanover Lodge 145 Install Officers in Impressive Ceremony

Officers of Hanover Lodge No. 145 Illinois Confederation of Free and Accepted Masons were installed during Wisht's regular meeting. New roles include Vice Master J. Meredyth Reece Recording Secretary J. K. Wood Financial Secretary S. L. Lanier Treasurer W. Watts and Chaplain J. B. Gaskell among others with Merton Reece noted.

Hanover Hanover Lodge No. 145 Wisht A. Bounds Horne Johnson M. Hewitt Y Matthews J. Pp Wheeler Ji M Merton Reece Mane Rowan John K. Wood Ary Lanier W.atts I. S Dery Hugie N. Gs Mary Gh. A W. D. Mills W. D. Mills:. Cons Lowa. 5. Ferrell L. Ry S. S W. J. Willetts of. Gaskell O. G.—Pelton Ee Chanlain J. B. Gaskell Trus- Uhreie Ropey Matthews Ots

Death of Miss Glisson Shocks Local Community

News arrives of Miss Janet Glisson's death at the Red Providence hospital near the city. Her remains will be interred beside her mother in Atkinson Cemetery, with burial tomorrow at 9:00 a.m. in the family plot. She is survived by brothers B. F. Glisson and M. Glisson, and sisters Mrs. M. S. Dewey of Columbia and Mrs. Strickland, plus Miss Lily Glisson.

Bar- 84 Janet Rissa Red Dota Atkinson Mathe Leral

Robbers Seize Buffalo Nickels From Goodwin Home

Thieves broke into H. M. Goodwin at 14 12 Red Cross Street about 9 PM, taking a cache of eighty eight Buffalo nickels and $4.40 in five cent pieces. Entrance was via a rear porch door. officers Moore and Hansley found no leads. Police vow to curb the nocturnal robberies ongoing after a recent case in Superior Court.

H. M. Goodwin Red Cross Street Goodwin W. C. Moore W. T. Hansley Solomon Smith State Penitentiary Bond

Hanson Beats Kelonis After Prolonged Wrestling Bout

Fritz Hanson outlasted Kelonis in a 57 minute one fall match, using a head scissors and arm lock that nearly injured the Greek. Kelonis asked to end the bout as a draw and faced crowd scrutiny after accusing Hanson of cruelty. The referee denied the draw and praised promoter McGurley while Hanson urged challengers to test him in future matches.

John Fritz Hanson Hanson Kelanis Kelonis Fritz McGurley the Dispatch Wilmington Kelenis

Advertising as the red blood of business in newspapers

Harvey R. Young, Columbus Dispatch ad manager, told the Indianapolis Advertising Club that newspaper advertising is the most efficient and economical way to reach readers. He compared advertising to oxygen and steam, argued newspapers educate consumers, and warned that stopping papers would hurt business nationwide.

Harvey R. Young Columbus, O Dispatch Indianapolis Chamber of Commerce America North America Sam Dobbs Coca-Cola Fame Daily Press United States Wall Street

Cashwell Enters First Ward Council Candidacy

Claude C. Cashwell Esq announces he will seek the First Ward seat against the current incumbent. A Wake Forest graduate and 11 year New Hanover resident, he served as secretary of the New Hanover Democratic Club and was appointed Deputy Recorder by Recorder George Harriss. He states he runs on his own merits to reflect the people’s wishes.

Co. C. Cashwell Claude C. Cashwell W. F. Jones Cashwell New Hanover Democratic Club Wake Forest College Robeson County George Harriss

Bluffing Traffic Police Becomes Wife’s Vehicle Joke

A witty exchange notes a wife’s humor as she supposedly bluffing three traffic policemen while handling a car, highlighting a lighthearted domestic moment.

Wilmington Holds Winter Sport With Swede Main Attraction

The scene stays calm as no one initiates action and Wilmington seems set to keep its winter sport season with the Swedish athlete as the focal draw.

Wilmington

Red Sox and Athletics Triumph in Friday Night League

The Red Sox beat the Americans 25 to 18 and the Athletics defeated the Tigers 26 to 17 at the YMCA Friday night league. Rich led the Sox with late scoring and Little starred for the Americans in a fast, hard fought second game.

Red Sox Athletics Americans Tigers Rich Sox Hanson Lewis Rhodes Gerdes

Shop lifter arrested after theft from Syrian shop

Henry Baldwin, described as colored, was arrested near the Atlantic Coast Line freight warehouses after store employee Diabe Kalille, a Syrian, reported theft. A new pair of trousers and a vest were found on Baldwin during a search, with the coat from the same suit missing. He and another man were seen in Kalille's shop earlier, apparently attempting to make purchases, prompting Saleen to alert police.

Henry Baldwin Diabe Kalille Market Street Charles Wood Atlantic Coast Line Charles Saleen Baldwin Kalille Saleen

Calvary Sunday School to Host West Whitlock Orchestra

Calvary Baptist Sunday School plans to attract 350 attendees for the 9:30 morning service. The West Whitlock orchestra will perform a 15 minute Prelude and Jack Thompson will deliver a cornet solo titled The Palmis.

Calvary Sunday School Calvary Baptist Sunday School West-Whitlock Jack Thompson

Calvary Baptist Church Services Preview

Calvary Baptist Church with Pastor J A Sullivan offers morning and evening worship at 11 and 7 30 with sermons on Romans 10 14 15 and Get Out of the Way. Sunday school at 9 45 led by J W Hollis and various youth and church activities scheduled during the week. First corner Fifth and Market streets. Rev John Jeter Hurt D D pastor preaching at 11.

Supt D. H. Howes, Jr Young Peoples’ Union Delgado L. W Corner Third Orange Streets John M Wells D.D Dr. Wells Christian Endeavor Winter Park Andrew J. Howell E. B. Johnson Baptist Calvary J. A. Sullivan J. W. Hollis Fifth Market Streets John Jeter Hurt

St Marys Pro Cathedral Mass Schedule Corner Fifth and Ann

St Marys Pro Cathedral at the corner of Fifth and Ann streets lists first Mass at 7 a.m. High Mass at 10 20 a.m. Vespers sermon and benediction at 8 p.m. Very Rev C Dennen rector.

St. Mary's Pro Fifth and Ann Streets Rev. C. Dennen

St Matthew's and St Paul’s Church Services Notice

St Matthew's English Evangelical at Fourth and Harnett with Rev. G W McClanahan holds services at 11 am and 7 30 pm on Obedience Brings Happiness and The Faith That Saved. Sunday school at 10 am Luther League Wednesday 8 pm Temptation. St Paul’s Market and Sixth with Rev F B Clausen 11 am and 8 pm sermons Our Ecclesiastical Powers and Savonarola Florence Visitors invited. Sunday school 3 30 pm.

St. Matthew's Fourth Harnett Streets G. W. McClanahan Luther League St. Paul’s Market and Sixth Streets F. B. Clausen Savonarola Florence

Balden Street and Bladen Street Church Services

Rev E C Sell preaches 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 3 30 in the afternoon led by J B Taylor. cordial invitation to all. Rev J H McCracken at Fifth Avenue No 415 South Fifth street preaches 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school 9 45 a m led by W H Schaefer Epworth League Tuesday 8 p m prayer Wednesday 8 p m public invited to all services.

Balden Fifth Bladen E. C. Sell J. B. Taylor Fifth Avenue South Fifth Street J. H. McCracken W. H. Schaefer Epworth League

Clergy listings for St Pauls and St Johns churches

St Pauls at Sixteenth and Market invites all to Sunday School at 9 45 a m Morning prayer and sermon at 11 and Evening prayer at 8 Seats free Rev E DeF Heald Jr rector St Johns at Third and Red Cross waits for parishioners on the third Sunday after Epiphany January 21 Holy communion at 7 30 Morning prayer and sermon at 11 Sunday School at 4 p m Evening prayer at 8 0 p m A hearty welcome to all

St. Paul's Sixteenth Market Streets E. Def. Heald, Jr St. John’s Third Red Cross R. E. Gribbin

Christian Church Notice on Dock Street

First Christian Church on Dock Street invites the public to attend preaching at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. with the evening sermon “A Little Child Shall Lead Them.” Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. led by George L. Huband. Christian Endeavor at 6:45 p.m. Prayer meeting Wednesdays at 8 p.m.

Dock Street J. E. Reynolds George L. Huband Christian Endeavor

Shivar Mineral Water Sold by Elvington’s Pharmacy

Don’t get up at night. Drink the celebrated Shivar Mineral Water. Positively guaranteed by money back offer. Tastes fine costs a trifle. Delivered anywhere by our Wilmington Agents Elvington’s Pharmacy. Cot 2 and Princesd St.

Wilmington Elvington’s Pharmacy Cot 2 Princesd St

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