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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 24, 1918

Page

5

North Carolina Forestry Association Meets in Wilmington

The eighth annual convention of the North Carolina Forestry Association will convene in Wilmington on Friday for three sessions. Guests include state forester R. C. Jones and a Washington forest service representative. The program features two forestry films, a welcome by local officials, and reports from association officers and committees.

North Carolina Forestry Associayn R. C. Jones State Forester Virginia Tse Association Chamber of Ommerce Natan O'Berry Goldsboro Thos. _ Lingle Chapel Hill J. B. Des New Bern Faltatin Berts Asheville Joseph Tde Pratt C. C. Smoot North Wilkesboro Julia A. Thorne Ashemm J. S. Jimes WV. G. Underwood Hertford Job Taylor Roanoke Rapids R. Cotten Bruce C. _lves Hugh Macé Wilmington B. F. Keith Currie H. C. McNair Max G. K. Massengill Fouris W. J. Peele Raleigh John Graham Warrenton F. Webb Oxford John Mat Hill Durham J. van Miley Greensboro Eliza‘i Schwarberg Southern Pines R. A. Smith Ansonville Joon Finger Charlotte J. Chatham Winston-Salem G. E. French Statesville A. Graham Lee H. Cobb Tryon John Pearson Morganton Mosah Cone Blowing Rock P. “Ay Brown Crossnore An J. Cocke Mas A.ox Cullowhee Smoot Eee John M. Wells First Presbyterian Meress Marcus ‘ Tacobi Wilmins ' Chamber of Commerce C. Is TM States Forest Service Wash

Wilmington adopts hauling price ordinance in 1918

City council passes maximum hauling charges for wood and coal within Wilmington limits. Foreman W H Merritt replaces Louis Freimuth as Fire Engine House No 3 foreman with L R Frost as assistant. Ordinance sets 35 cents per quarter cord or half ton for under ten blocks and 50 cents beyond ten blocks, with penalties and possible license suspension for violations.

W. H. Merritt Louis Freimuth L. R. Frost Merritt Io Council Woodus Kellum Wilmintgne Wilmington W. J. Bradshaw

Prohibition Campaign Starts with Hanly Address in Wilmington

Former Indiana Governor J Frank Hanly will speak on Patriotism and Prohibition at Grace Methodist Church Wilmington February 28 with free admission. His Wilmington appearance caps a statewide effort as supporters prepare for the next General Assembly session and spring primaries that will choose lawmakers.

Wilmington J. Frank Hanly Indiana Grace Methodist Church Hanly R. L. Allen Indianapolis Savannah North Carolina Irf General Assembly Forces of Prohibition

Shortage of bunker coal relieved in New York harbor

The shortage that hampered fueling of vessels in New York harbor has been relieved, a statement by J. E. Parsons reported by the United States Shipping Board says.

New York New York Harbor J. E. Parsons United States Shipping Board

Pittsburgh District Has Little Coal

Pittsburgh, Jan. 24 The Pittsburgh industrial district in the center of the nation’s largest bituminous coal region faces the worst coal shortage of winter. Less than 10 percent of mills blocked by a five day suspension order have resumed, with about 200000 idle workers still out.

Pittsburgh

White man charged with larceny in Brooklyn case

Richard Brown white faced a preliminary hearing before Recorder Harriss on a $475 larceny charge from F C Branch. The incident arose after Branch fell ill at a Brooklyn house run by Lena Lee. Brown denied the theft, while Lee later recanted, and the judge kept the case open for probable cause until tomorrow. Also described are Boy Scouts aiding government information drives with President Wilson’s endorsement and instructional material distribution.

Richard Brown White Harriss Brooklyn Lena Lee Branch Brown Burton Lee Superior Court Cdarence Hewlett

Relieves Wheezy Cold with Pine Tar Honey Remedy

A vintage ad declares Dr Bell’s Pine Tar Honey relieves wheezy cold coughs quickly. It promises soothing effect on air passages from the first dose, reduces inflammation and quiets coughing, helping loosen phlegm. Sold by all druggists.

Dr.Bell

Engineers Meet at Elks Temple Conference

A committee representing Atlantic Coast Line locomotive engineers holds a conference in the city this week. Meetings take place at the Elks Temple.

Atlantic Coast Line System Elks’ Temple

Eastern League Plans Return to Running Season

The Eastern baseball league intends to resume activity for the upcoming season after doubts about the circuit’s stability. Officials had earlier feared the old league might collapse, but now movement toward a comeback is underway.

Eastern Baseball League

Homemade cough remedy offers swift relief for chest cold

A home made cough syrup using 214 ounces of inex mixed with sugar syrup promises quick relief from severe coughs and throat irritation. The ad touts Pinex as a concentrated Norwegian extract and warns of imitations, urging customers to ask for 214 ounces of Binex with full directions from The Pinex Co.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne Ind

Not Pros in Case Leave State Letting Go

Robert Spicer, colored, who drives an auto truck for F. M. Ross, was charged with operating an automobile without a license. He said he had applied for a license and a tag lost from the machine. The matter was left open for further investigation.

Robert Spicer F. M. Ross

Atlantic Still in Need of Assistance

New Bern North Carolina January 24 relief for the stricken people of Atlantic Carteret county is pouring into that section from all parts of this and other states and every effort is being made to relieve the suffering of the residents of that devastated town. Scores of the people there are homeless and many have nothing to wear except what is loaned or given to them by friends. The relief committee chairman at Atlantic has issued a new call for money or food and it is expected the response will be swift.

Woodrow Wilson Boy Scouts of America Committee On Public Information Boy Scouts National Council, Boy Scouts of America Wilson New Bern N. C Atlantic Carteret County

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