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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1917
Page
6
Wrightsville features two reels this evening with Beauty and Cent producing pictures. The open comedy and The Deacon's Card and The Trap offer a varied program for an hour leaving movie fans in a happy frame of mind.
Two Lumina concerts featured Kneisel's Orchestra delivering varied programs. Highlights included the Delibes Copelia Valse and Kneisel’s “Melody of Peace” violin solo, with praise for the ensemble's interpretive clarity and musicianship. Nearby note on draft tally sheets and exemption board preparations in Washington.
A stream of guests and residents travel and visit from Wilmington and nearby towns. Notables include Mrs C G Parker heading to Selma and Miss Hazel Smith en route to Asheville. D W Beardsley of Salisbury visits daughter in Wilmington, with several other residents and guests from Greensboro Atkinson Atlanta Savannah and Oak City noted among transient and returning social waves.
Invitations go out for the August wedding of Mr. I. Gor to Miss Catherine Garrett of Media Pennsylvania. The ceremony will be at Christchurch Media at 10 30 in the morning on August 4.
Mr George W Thames of Tampa native of Wilmington shakes hands with old friends. Mr C W Severel of New York former local businessman now with Colgate visits with his brother in law Harry A Burr. Fire Chief Charles Schnibben and staff travel to Morehead City for the State firemen meeting opening tomorrow and running through Thursday. J L Croom L H Lewis W B Carroll L Fremuth E P Wells and J H Litgen accompany Schnibben to represent State's Finest at the convention.
In Recorder Harris court several cases were continued or disposed with light results. George Quinn faced a $500 bond for labor licensing. Judson White won on the second charge after a mixed result, and Willie Maultsby and John Bunting saw adjournments or costs. H Mack and Richard Gause were convicted on gambling. Tras pass received 29 days on the roads. Joe Bell’s fine was remitted after detention.
Tonight's fox trotting event at Lumina Beach draws hundreds of persons from Wilmington and visiting guests staying at hotels and cottages. An exhibition expected to be large will make local history and put Lumina as a regional mecca for spectators.
Mrs. Fred Harper of Lynchburg continues as guest of her sister in law Mrs. W A French at a Wrightsville Beach cottage. She did not return home with Mr Harper as previously stated. She and her daughter plan to stay several more days at Wrightsville.
A long roster of new guests at The Oceanic includes S. G. McMillan Raleigh and P. O. Kneale Philadelphia among many others from North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Alabama Kentucky and beyond. The list features residents and visitors from cities such as Charlotte Raleigh New Bern Atlanta Columbus New York and Baltimore with several families and individuals noted by name.
Word from Cleveland says the Indians are gearing up for a pennant drive. They may help drive in rivals such as the White Sox Red Sox or Tigers as the season heats up.
An ad invites sufferers of cough cold or bronchitis to call at Chas F Green's drug store for a free bottle of Shee's German Syrup a remedy with fifty years of recorded success. It promises a good night's rest and free expectoration in the morning with regular sizes priced at 25 and 75 cents and sold worldwide.
The Wilmington Red Cross chapter invites all interested ladies to attend a meeting tomorrow to prepare items for the war front. Cutters are especially needed. Work rooms are on the second and eighth floors of the Murchison Building.
The home guard movement expands as communities form defense companies for policing and emergency duty. States like Maryland and New Hampshire enact guard structures while national groups survey units with many drill beyond military age. Leaders urge federal guidance on uniforms equipment and training.
Sunday at Carolina Beach saw showers but many enjoyed the day with the Whitlock West Orchestra delivering a fine program. Greystone Inn remained fully booked after a busy week as the state marksmen tournament drew crowds for a two day shoot.
Secretary John Paul Lucas reviews the New Hanover County Food Conservation Commission efforts including labor placement for over 1,000 workers many of them Black, with canning clubs and vegetable preservation boosting supplies. The report cites labor movement, drying projects, and upcoming evaporating plants in Wilmington.
Chicago Endowment Company asks Sheriff Jackson to locate George C Ottie of Wilmington whose address is on file but cannot be found. The company presumes money or property may be involved and notes Ottie is not listed in the current directory or on the sheriff's books.
Tonight Lumina hosts a public exhibition featuring Naval Volunteers Sepa Grotto ar team and Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps. Performances include dancing before and after the drills.
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