North Carolina Jewelers Convene. Meet in Raleigh
The twelfth annual North Carolina Retail Jewelers Association session opened withWelcome addresses by J G McCormick and W G Brasi J of Durham. Col John L Sheppard and R J Vernau spoke as sessions began.
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North Carolina Retail Jewelers’ Association
J. G. McCormick
Chamber of Commerce
William
G. Brasi.j
Durham
Morris
R. C. Bernou
Greensboro
Butterick Publishing Company
Delineator
H. E. Duncan
Waltham Watch Company
Waltham
Mass
Duntan
Dodgers and Cubs Youthful Tilt Marks Early Baseball Action
In a spirited game yesterday the Dodgers faced the Cubs with a late extra inning frame. Thompson delivers a key double with two on to fuel the rally while Davis and James drove in runs for the winning side as Sork contributed in the earlier innings.
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Thor
Cubs
Dodgers
Ati
Robert Li
Michele
Ray
Thompson Feros
Pallis
James
Davis
Simi
Jewed
Clinic Operates Six Patients for Visiting Doctors Meet
Six patients were operated on at this morning's clinic arranged by Dr. J W Tankersley head of the Tankersley Harper Sanitarium for visiting physicians attending the Third District Medical Society semi annual meeting at Oceanic Hotel Wrightsville Beach at 3 pm. A luncheon followed and advances the afternoon program includes Hypertrophic Pyrodic Stenosis by Dr Thomas M Green Caesarean Section reports by Dr Charles P Bolles and others with several subjects unannounced by various Wilmington area physicians. Page notes the district includes New Hanover and prominent local doctors attend.
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J. W. Tankersley
Tankersley
Harper
Third District Medical Society
Oceanic Hotel
Wrightsville Beach
Third District
New Hanover
Death of Mrs J M Wilder in Charleston
Mrs J M Wilder mother of H F Wilder of Wilmington died yesterday in a Charleston hospital after treatment at home in St Stephens S C She was in her 65th year and survived by a husband one son and four daughters Funeral services were to be held at the residence with interment in St Stephens Episcopal burying grounds The son H F Wilder was at her side at the end and daughters include Mrs W H Brunson Mrs Theodore Hill Mrs John H Hagerton and Miss Etta Wilder Interstate details reference Charleston St Stephens and Montgomery Alabama locations.
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Wilmington
J. M. Wilder
H. F. Wilder
Charleston
St. Stephens
S. C
Wilder
St. Stephens Episcopal Burying Grounds
W. H. Brunson
Etta Wilder
St. Stephens, S. C
Pullman Car Wrecks Handsome Auto at Crossing
At the Seaboard crossing on Castle Haynes road a low speed Pullman car being pushed from Hilton siding struck the Cadillac touring car driven by W. A. Russ. Dr. Hutchell rode with him and escaped unharmed as the rear of the Cadillac was wrecked.
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Castle Haynes Road
Seaboard Crossing
Hilton Siding
Union Station
Seaboard Yard
Russ
Hutchell
T. B. Roper
H. L. Johnson
Red Sox Stunned by Indians as Slump Deepens
The Red Sox suffer a three game skid after losses to Cleveland as they drop from first place while the Indians surge. Baseball teams and standings shift as defeat underscores a painful stretch for Boston under pressure to rebound.
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Cleveland
Red Sox
Indians
Offer of Land by Navy Secretary in War Era Letter
L L Hanby of Wrightsville Sound received a communication from Secretary of the Navy Josephus Daniels confirming the government could use his ten acre tract on the east bank of the Cape Fear just beyond Wilmington’s southern boundary without charge. The letter thanks Hanby for patriotic spirit and notes the land offer will be recorded and may be used when needed.
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L. L. Hanby
Wrightsville Sound
Josephus Daniels
Cape Fear
Hanby
Daniels
Wilmington
Nac
Cape Fear River
Wilms
Bureau of Supplies and Accounts
Chief of Naval Operations
Secretary of the Navy
War lunatics infest Washington
Insane asylums near Washington fill rapidly from a flood of men with schemes to end the war, some visiting high officials to offer remedies such as putting soap into the sea. Others advocate drastic acts including killing a government head. In June authorities arrested eighty four lunatics with war ideas.
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United Press
Washington
Explosion destroys Wil helm Weiffenbach teries building
The Neuss Tageblatt reports a Saturday explosion at the Wil helm Weiffenbach teries. The factory building was wrecked and nearby houses suffered heavy damage with many windows broken in the village of Suedhein.
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Neuss Tageblatt
Stuttgart
Germany
Wilhelm Weiffenbach
Local Firemen to Attend State Convention in Morehead City
Local fire-fighters will attend the State Firemen's Convention in Morehead City Tuesday to Thursday next week. Chief Charles Schnibben leads a delegation from six companies. officers include J L Croom L H Lewis J H Davis L Freimuth E P Wells J H Luger and Capt J D McNeill. The program lists opening ceremonies a fish fry at city hall a hose wagon contest a memorial service and a fireman ball with baseball each afternoon.
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Morehead City
Asheville
Schnibban
Charles Schnibben
Messrs
J. L. Croom
Hook and Ladder Company
L. H. Lewis
Chemical Company
J. H. Davis
Engine Company
L. Freimuth
Hose Company
E. P. Wells
J. H. Luger
Fire Boat Company
Capt
J. D. McNeill
Fayetteville
Col
W. H. Baucom
L. H. Hamilton
T. W. Bickett
City Hall
Methodist Church
Atlantic Hotel
Sunday School to Mark New Hope Presbyterians Twenty Third Anniversary
The New Hope Presbyterian church Sunday School celebrates its 23rd anniversary this Friday. The morning program starts at 10:30 with a basket dinner break at 1:00. Residents of the community and city attendees are expected to participate.
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New Hope
Special Service Planned for Soldiers and Sailors
Soldiers and sailors and the general community are invited to a prayer meeting at the South Wilmington school house tomorrow evening. Led by Mr. Thompson and members of Southside Baptist church, it aims to start regular services without interfering with existing Wednesday prayers. Automobiles will transport attendees from four miles outside the city.
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South Wilmington School House
Yey Thompson
Southside Baptist Church
Resignation Framed Prompt Feng Kwo Chang Hurdles Presidency
President Li Yuan Hung announces his resignation and urges support for Feng Kwo Chang, the vice president, to become president. Feng Kwo Chang declines the role of chief executive.
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Li Yuan Hung
People of China
Feng Kwo Chang
German merchantman Magda lena Blumenthal runs ashore off Zandoort
The German merchantman Magda lena Blumenthal ran aground off Zandoort while attempting to run the British blockade from Rotterdam to Germany. The crew member was wounded and has been landed.
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Magdalena Blumenthal
Zandoort
Rotterdam
Germany
Marson Claims Highest Honor at State Trapshoot
On the final day at Carolina Beach the State Trapshoot began with yesterday’s leaders aiming to top scores. H. A. Marson led with 240 of 250, while W. L. Heffner followed with 235 and J. M. Barrett posted 234 as the field pursued new records and a Greystone Inn dance celebration preceded the day.
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Carolina Beach
H. A. Marson
W. L. Heffner
J. M. Barrett
Greystone Inn
West-Whitlock Orchestra
J. H. Rush
W. H. Lanier, Jr
J. L. Chipley
A. F. McKissick
Walter Huff
A. A. Underwood
W. P. McGraw
Joe Penn
Bank Subscriptions Reported for Wilmington Firm
American Banking Co of Wilmington reports $2,000 subscribed from $10,000 authorized capital. Incorporators named are George T. Johnson J. E. Boylan and Clyde Padgett, all of Wilmington.
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Raleigh News and Observer
American Banking Co
Wilmington
George T. Johnson
J. E. Boylan
Clyde Padgett
Revival services at Delgado Presbyterian church begin
Deep interest surrounds revival meetings at Delgado Presbyterian church started last Sunday. Pastor Rev A J Howell leads with Rev Dr O G Jones and Mr James W Jelks of Macon Ga providing sermons and singing. Community urged to attend as Jones preaches forcefully and Jelks enhances the service with song.
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Delgado Presbyterian Church
A. J. Howell
O. G. Jones
Synod of North Carolina
James W. Jelks
Macon
Delga¢ Presbyterian Church
Jones
Jelks
Ana Nising
Ern Thacker
Norfolk
South
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C. S. Burt
D’ Theo V. Foster Bros. Company
Providence
W. D. Sinnock
Hrlich & Sinnock
Newark
N. J
A. P. Ilarding
Dennis Manufacuring Company
E. E. Miscally
Allan Jewelry Company
Becwuse
Miscally
Alway
Tarel Jewelers
A. W. An- Iriius
Edgar W. Whittier
Oliary
American Fair Trade Leaene
Talay
Snoot
Senate
Bobby Roth
Ofx
Tankersley Sanitarium
Medical Society
Thos. M. Green
N. C
Chas. P. Bolles
Cyrus Thompson
Jacksonville
S. KE
Koonce
L. D. Bryan
Snead’s Ferry
Edward J. Wood
T. V. Moore
Acme
J. Buren Sidbury
Pullman
Castle Haynes Crossing
Seaboard
Carolina State
The
Princess Street
Beach
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
North Carolina
Marson
Revwal
Delgado
Presbyterian Church
Resinol
Baltimore
Conway
Hall’s Drug Store
Tractiveness of
Down Town
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