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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1917

Page

6

Local Social News Highlights From New Bern and Nearby

Mrs. Laura K Skinner returns from New Bern visiting her brother John F Garrell and Miss Caroline Quarles of Wilson. Several residents visit Wilmington Hotel. Hampton Va and Baltimore Md travelers return home. Lit era l Department of Sorosis meets at 4 pm. Laura Gardiner of New Bern visits Mrs Graham Kenan. Rev B F Huske of New Bern spends days in city. Grace Burriss recovering well after appendicitis operation. Missionary conference attendance in Wilmington by S H Scott Clyde Eby Vivette Crabtree and others. Luther League to serve supper at St Matthew s Lutheran church between 4 and 10 pm. Public invited.

Laura Gardiner New Bern Graham Kenan South Third Street B. F. Huske City New Bern Sun-Journal S. H. Scott Clyde Eby Vivette Crabtree Wilmington The Methodist Church Luther League of St. Matthew's Lutheran Church Jesus Christ J. H. Shore M. T. Plyler R. B. John Maxton Bessie Combs China Jesus Tropics Sumer

Musical and literary evening at St Andrew's PresbyChurch

A large appreciative audience attended a musical and literary evening at St Andrew's Presbyterian Church last night under the Woman's Missionary Society. Misses Post and Pearsall received credit for the program with quartets and solos by Duncan Tucker Post and Bowen and readings by Miss Pearsall. Williams played a piano solo.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Woman's Missionary Society Misses Post Pearsall

Ely's Cream Balm relieves catarrh and nasal congestion

An old style advertisement claims Ely's Cream Balm clears nostrils in minutes. A small bottle from a druggist is rubbed into the nostrils to soothe inflamed membranes and provide instant relief from cold or catarrh.

Ely

Defendants Face Harriss Court in Morning Session

In Recorder Harriss court, many defendants were strapped to the roads due to lack of funds. Boyd Williams paid costs to cover a bad check, LeRoy Beery was acquitted, Elija Clark jailed for sixty days, and others received road sentences or small fines for drunkenness and related offenses.

Harriss Recorder’s Court Boyd Williams LeRoy Beery Elija Clark Harry Lester Thomas Durkins Toney Herring

Exhibit Opens At Ford Showroom On Third Street

An art exhibit opened today in the Ford showroom on Third Street to raise funds for purchasing pictures to decorate city school classrooms. Despite less-than-ideal weather, many visitors viewed high grade carbons and photogravures on display, drawing chatter among art lovers and promising proceeds for district classrooms.

Ford Show Third Street Ford

Volleyball Games Tonight At YMCA Gym

YMCA volleyball league invites the public to a series of matches in the gym with the Stricklands and Paynes facing off in a key rivalry tied for first place.

Stricklands Paynes

Stonebanks Leaves Murchison Bank for Raleigh Bank Post

Victor M. Stonebanks, longtime figure at Murchison National Bank, departs for Raleigh to assume a post with Citizens' National Bank. He begins work there immediately.

Victor M. Stonebanks Murchison National Bank Raleigh Citizens’ National Bank

Missionary Society Aims for Social Legislation Support

The North Carolina Methodist Conference Grace Church session hears President Mrs. John urge backing pending state laws to establish a home for delinquent girls and women. She calls for federation with social service leaders and a strong Scarritt Institute gift from the conference auxiliaries.

Woman’s Missionary Society of the North Carolina M. T. Plyler Grace Methodist Church F. B. McKinnie J. M. Rhodes N. H. D. Wilson N. E. Edgerton John North Carolina Social Service Conference Bible and Training Ias

Greek as Swede in Woolvin Hall Wrestle Night Showdown

Fans will see Jim Poulios and Fritz Hanson clash in a fast paced wrestling bout at Woolvin Hall tomorrow night. The Greek Poulios seeks a win after earlier fast battles with Hanson, who vows no excuses if Poulios prevails. The match starts at 8 30 PM and locals anticipate a spirited contest between two top competitors.

Woolvin Hall Jim Poulios Fritz Hanson Poulios Hanson Jim Kilonis Tomoroow Poulois Poulious

City by the Sea Reflects Civic Pride and Community Spirit

A faded passage extols coastal leisure and urban virtue praising friendly people, department health work, beautification efforts, and civic unity. It hints at a longer feature about the city’s character and streets, with a note of continuation on another page.

City Physicians Explain Why They Prescribe Nuxated Iron

New York physicians and other doctors defend Nuxated Iron asserting it builds strength, treats anemia, and boosts energy. They warn against old iron forms and urge readers to test strength after two weeks on the organic iron supplement.

New York N. Y King America V. von Unruh New York City Sauer Boston

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Laura K. Skinner John F. Garrell Caroline Quarles Wilson Wilmington Hotel Department of Sorosis Jennie Dale Philadelphia TI. C. Douglass Norace Baltimore, Md Grace Burriss James Walker Memorial Hospital Musicale A. D. Brown B. W. Lipscomb Brazil Hansoi Oran Wi Ey Ralston A. I Belk-Williams Company Stee On Gay Company Schuyler C. Jaques Stgeon St. Elizabeth's Hospital York City James United Public Health Service Oi Vale Heio C Europe H. James, M.D
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