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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1917
Page
6
Miss Rena Pridgen of this city and Mr. Charles T. Osborne of Conway were married this afternoon shortly before 1 o clock by Justice G. W. Bornamann at the magistrate's office on Princess Street.
Mr W C Denny prominent Waycross citizen returned home yesterday afternoon after visiting the city. Mr J F Janes departed yesterday afternoon for Benson on business. Mr G W Smith former Waycross resident son of Mr and Mrs J W Smith left yesterday for Atlanta to resume duties in Southern Bell Engineering. The dredge Cape Fear sailed this morning for Beaufort to dredge the Beaufort Bar for two to three months.
Mrs Virginia G Craig widow of John B Craig died at James Walker Memorial Hospital at 3 20 AM after a long illness She was in her sixtieth year and suffered from old age and infirmities She was a longtime member of the First Baptist church Survived by one son Joseph F Craig Funeral from 814 McCumber Ave tomorrow at 10 30 AM conducted by Rev J A Southern land and Rev Mr Kelly Interment in Oakdale Cemetery Pallbearers not yet decided.
Remains of W. H. Millan former Wilmingtonian who died yesterday in Wavecross Georgia were brought to the city and taken from the train to Bellevue cemetery. A brief service at the graveside was officiated by Rev. W Koelling assistant pastor of St Andrew's Presbyterian church. He was about 49 years old and well known in Wilmington.
Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3:30 from No 10 Castle Street for Mrs Sarah Hardwick who died yesterday at James Walker Memorial Hospital after a lingering illness. Rev J M Wells officiated and Oakdale Cemetery received the interment. She was in the 78th year and left no near relatives.
The Clyde steamer Cherokee, expected to depart New York Saturday and arrive today, is now said to have sailed from the metropolis today and will reach port on Wednesday. The delay is blamed on bad weather and traffic congestion in New York.
Washington reports Congressman John H. Small of North Carolina hosted a Cosmos club dinner with guests including Senator Overman Captain Bertholf and several aides. Dishes featured canvasback ducks from Currituck County and giant potatoes baked in district packets along with North Carolina oysters. The gathering praised the ducks and toasted Small as rivers and harbors chairman designate.
Mr. Roger Moore president of the Rotary Club spoke to 50 or more youths at the YMCA on The Next Billionaire using Henry Ford as an illustration. He explained that counting a million would take 34 years with no holidays. A high school orchestra played. The talk is the second in a series of twelve lectures planned for the campaign.
The speech outlines conditions for joining a world peace league, insisting on a peace without victory, universal consent of the governed, free seas, and limits on arms. It argues for a community of power and direct access to sea routes, aiming to secure lasting peace through a collective security framework. The Senate reacts with cautious comments, some opposing both rhetoric and substance.
Recorder George Harriss handles an unusually crowded session with twenty one cases. Several defendants receive short prison terms or road time for gambling and other offenses while others pay costs. Notable sentences include John Holton four additional days for resisting an officer and Ira Evans thirty days for carrying a concealed weapon. Polly Wright and Avan McKay face months or days for larceny and assault respectively. Carrie May Howe avoids punishment on a first offense for vagrancy. Henry Bolden to be tried tomorrow for larceny by trick.
A Weather Bureau representative warned of a sharp temperature drop in Wilmington. The local office issued a cold wave warning noting temperatures to fall Monday night and Tuesday after an afternoon exchange with The Dispatch.
Deed filed in the register of deeds transfers the store and stock from M. Kaminsky at 715 North Fourth Street to Jacob Diugin. Diugin will close the business and make payments to creditors after regular exemptions.
Three deeds were filed for record this morning in the register of deeds office. J. D. Rivenbark transfers a lot on North Third street to William T. Hansley. Oscar McCullen transfers a tract on the Sound to Susan McCall. Kure Land Development Company transfers a lot at Fort Fisher Sea Beach to T P Dillon.
Coast Line Hotel Cafe advertises rooms by day week or month at reasonable rates. Meals available at any hour. Located at 208 North Front Street with phone 208 W. contact details included.
A Terre Haute mother praises Vick's VapoRub as a safe external remedy for her two boys ages nineteen months and three and a half years. She notes it loosens phlegm and aids sleep during croup and severe colds, calling it a protective "Little Bodyguard" and convenient for all children.
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