Local Social News Delays and Visitors Highlight Wilmington
Mr and Mrs A Owens of Pee Dee South Carolina were guests in the city yesterday. Numerous visitors from Raleigh Fayetteville Goldsboro and other towns pass through or stay with local friends. A Red Cross parade assembly at 7 and a Baptist Sunday School meeting at 8 are announced with attendees urged to attend. The midweek dance at Carolina Beach was postponed due to a late government river trip by the Wilmington steamer from Fort Caswell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Sunday School
D. H. Howes, Jr
France
Fort Caswell
Wilmington
Carolina Beach
Fort
Colored Defendants in Recorder’s Court Docket
Today's Recorder's court docket consisted entirely of colored defendants with little of note. Norman Brinson and Paul were indicted on separate warrants for sodomy and continued to tomorrow to allow defense counsel. George Jolson received a thirty day sentence to run after his escape waiver. David McKay charged with disorderly conduct was dismissed. Frank Swanson, convicted of violating the driving ordinance, paid costs with judgment suspended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder's Court
Norman
Paul“ ‘Brinson
George Jolson
David McKay
Frank Swanson
Protest Controversy Over Adjutant General's Son Appointment
Citizens prepare to file a protest with Governor Thomas W. Bickett against Royall H. Royster occupying an Engineer Supply Train officer post. Critics allege political discrimination favoring the adjutant general’s son, citing a Durham episode and promised recommendations to Claude Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas W. Bickett
Royall H. Royster
Richard D. Clowe
Claude Cooper
Clowe
Royster
Durham
Jolly Minstrels at Harbor Island Auditorium Tonight
Miss Fanny Sullivan and her Jolly Minstrels perform at Harbor Island Auditorium tonight with free admission for National Naval Volunteers. Public invited. performance begins at 8 o'clock p m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Island Auditorium
City Visit Notes and Illness Scramble Among Local Figures
Mr J T Kerr of Acorn Branch was in the city yesterday on business. Friends of Mr A Futrelle learn he is seriously ill at James Walker Memorial Hospital. Mr W C Capps received a lone telephone message that his father is seriously ill at home in Folkstone. Mr Capps will catch the News train to be at his father’s bedside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. T. Kerr
Acorn Branch
Friends of
A.futrelle
James Walker
Friends
W. C
Wilmington Light Infantry Enter Federal Service
The Wilmington Light Infantry a long standing local unit of 108 strong was mustered into Federal service at 3 PM by Major L M Wheeler U S A. Fourteen of the 122 men enlisted failed medicals but the unit is praised as physically fit and capable of development as soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Cavalry
Children's Dance Tonight at Lumina
A children’s dance event is scheduled tonight at Lumina from 8 30 to 9 15 with a regular dance session to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumina
Johnson's Rough Season Predicted for Washington
Present indications point to Walter Johnson Washington's star pitcher enduring about the worst season of his career this year as he returns to the big league mound.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Johnson
Washington
Big Yard
Motte Business College Leases Bank Building Quarters
Motte Business College will occupy the third floor of the Home Savings Bank Building moving in on or about August 1. The new quarters will be cool comfortable and commodious and will accommodate about 300 students. The course remains a standard business curriculum with additional advantages claimed by the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Motte Business College
Bank
Home Savings Bank
Motte Business College, Inc
City Council Votes to Borrow 100000 to Refinance Notes
At a special meeting the City Council approved borrowing 100000 to meet notes due August 1. Mayor Moore presided as most members attended, with Shepherd and Merritt absent. The loan funds will renew existing notes and not create new debt. The session lasted about five minutes before adjournment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
Shepherd
Merritt
Moore
Rowdy
Children’s Danish Tonight Dance Class Schedule
Dance session runs from 8:30 to 9:15 PM with regular lessons announced. Participants told to arrive on time for the children’s Danish program and associated activities.
Memphis to Vote on Three Referendums
Memphis citizens will vote on three major referendums at a single election to save election expenses. The measures include calling a constitutional convention in the state and other questions facing Memphis voters.
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Mémphis
Memphis
Tenn
Mémhpiis
Emphis
Algo - Express
Four Minute Men Campaign Opened in Wilmington
Wilmington launches the Four Minute campaign by the National Council of Defense under the Public Information Department. Local speakers address crowds at Grand Bijou and Lumina theaters with four minute talks designed to inform on the war’s purpose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
National Council of Defense
Public Information Department
State
Oraanization
Wilson
Messrs. Howard and Wells
Tidewater Power Company
L.clayton Grant
P. Q. Moore
Joseph W. Little
D. J. Fergus
L. Clayton Grant
Washington
Tidewater officials report no action on Wrightsville Beach fencing petition
Tidewater power officials say no action has been taken regarding petitions for and against fencing off Wrightsville Beach south end for colored people. Requests to deny the coloreds access had not yet been presented. Both petitions appeared in The Dispatch and were widely signed. Outcome remains uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidewater
Wrightsville Beach
Tidewater Power Company
Missionary Education Conference Opens in Lake Geneva
Several hundred young women delegates from various Midwestern states attend the opening of the annual Missionary Education Movement conference in Lake Geneva Wisconsin. Sessions run from July through August 5 with daily meetings and lectures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missionary Education Conference
Lake Geneva
Wis
Middle West
The
Missionary Education Movement
Limina Dance Event At Limina With Regular Dancing
A notice lists a dance at Limina from 8 to 3 with admission priced at 715 and a regular dance segment following. The event appears to be coordinated by Advit 716.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Limina
Dante
Atlanta Woman Guests At The Sea Shore
Mrs. L. G. McKinny of Atlanta visits the beach as a guest at The Sea shore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.B. Smith
Atlanta
J. A. Smith
Walnut Street
Beach Guests At Oceanic Hotel In Raleigh And Lumberton
Miss Agnes Cooton Timberlake of Raleigh stays at the Oceanic Hotel for a beach period. Misses Martha and Elizabeth Jennings of Lumberton visit as guests at the Oceanic Hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agnes Cooton Timberlake
Raleigh
Martha and
Elizabeth Jennings
Lumberton
Oceanic Hotel
Day Family Checks In At Seashore Hotel
Mrs. H. T. Day and her daughter from New York City are on the beach for a stay and registered at the Seashore Hotel.
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J. P. Sullivan
City
Baltimore
L. B. Piaf
H. T. Day
New York City
Seashore Hotel
Richmond Visitors Misses Briel and Hobson at The Seashore
Misses E. M. Briel and Lois Hobson, charming young ladies from Richmond, are enjoying a beach visit as guests at The Seashore resort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. M. Briel
Lois Hobson
Richmond
Sea shore Hotel Guests Include Bessitt Messitts
Mr and Mrs Guy Bessitt and Misses G M and Emily Messitt stay at the Sea shore Hotel and plan to spend several days on the beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guy Bessitt
G. M
Emily Messitt
Seashore Hotel
Hale Couple Draw Guests to Oceanic Motel Beach
Mr and Mrs E J Hale of San Jose C R are guests at the Oceanic Motel. Their presence on the beach signals the fame and popularity of the famous resort.
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E. J. Hale
San Jose, C. R
Public Accountant J B McCabe Moves to Wrightsville Beach
Mr J B McCabe and family relocate from 203 North Fifteenth Street Winoca Terrace to Cottage 66 Ocean Avenue Northern Extension Wrightsville Beach for the season.
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J. B. McCabe
North Fifteenth Street
Winoca Terrace
Wrightsville Beach
Ocean Avenue
Minstrels Perform Tonight for Harbor Island Militia
Miss Fanny Sullivan's Jolly Minstrels present a performance in the Harbor Island auditorium this evening under naval militia auspices. The minstrel troupe will be guests at supper with the militiamen at their camp on the island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Island
Naval Militia
Fanny Sullivan
Jolly Minstrels
Notable Guests Arrive at Oceanic Hotel
Recent arrivals include D. T. Crowley of Columbia, Willie Johnson of West Point, H. B. Jennings, A. T. McLean and son of Lumberton, B. T. Milton of Harrod, J. E. Justice of Florence, G. B. Redford of Richmond, J. M. Camp of Wallace, C. A. Hall of Siloam, Nevy, Therman of Raleigh, WL C Bridger, J A Bridger and W. Bridger of Bladenboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oceanic Hotel
Messrs
D.T. Crowley
Columbia
Willie’ Johnson
West Point
H.B. Jennings
A. T. McLean and Son
Lumberton
B. T. Milton
L. R. Harrod
Atlanta
J. E. Justice
Florence
G.B. Redford
Richmond
J. M. Camp
Wallace
C. A. Hall
Siloam
Nevy
Therman
Raleigh
WL. C
J. A. Bridger
W., B. Vink
Bladenboro
Open air Lumina bill streams cool cinema under ocean breeze
Patrons at Lumina enjoy the Open as cool ocean breezes chase the heat while watching a varied program. Tonight's slate includes two reel Vogue comedy Picture Pirates with Ben Turpin and Gypsy Abbott Real Life, plus a Mutual Film feature on the bill.
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Hitten
Ben Turpin
Two Local Men Elected Directors of Eastern Oil Co
T. W. Wood and M. H. Noble of this county have been unanimously elected to the board of directors of the Eastern Oil Company of Virginia at a Richmond stockholders meeting. Wood, a former city councilman, will guard North Carolina stockholders' interests and has accepted the post noting his interest in Virginia field development.
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T. W. Wood
M. H. Noble
Eastern Oil Company of Virginia
Richmond
Wood
Virginia
North Carolina
Ketonen Goes North for Five Thousand Dollar Wrestling Match
Waino Ketonen leaves Wilmington for a string of wrestling engagements north of town. One bout carries a five thousand dollar purse and he agreed to it without knowing his opponent’s name. the man weighed 175 pounds. Ketonen has a big Labor Day match in Minneapolis and plans to return soon after. Ed Aberg remains in Wilmington as Ketonen’s manager and trainer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waino Ketonen
Wilmington
Ketonen
Minneapolis
Ed Aberg
Examination details in fragmented OSglethorpe document
The readable fragment mentions an examination for Oglethorpe Applicants with references to a Col Walker Taylor and a Cleve cone Ferns. It hints at early scheduling and a report, but specifics are obscured by garbled text.
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Oglethorpe
Wil M. G
Walker
Services Well Attended at South Wilmington Schoolhouse
Community SeWites and local religious groups held a special service last night at the South Wilmington schoolhouse. Men listed and the unity in general were well attended, with cheering and interest noted by attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weelly
South Wilmington
Thompson
H. Ky Powell
North Carolina Bank Resources Rise. Large Gains in Many Items
North Carolina banks show a strong health boost from June 1916 to June 1917. Total resources reach $119,709,413.66 with 443 banks and branches. Loans, deposits, and capital stock climb, while savings deposits rise to $23,422,871.87. A Franklin Drug Company charter is issued in Asheville with $1,000 paid in capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Corporation
United States
Corporation Commission
Fsbo
Franklin Drug Company
Asheville
P.H. Thrash
E. W. Thrash
W. Hinkle
J. F. Keener
C. A- Klut
H. al Metz & Co
Esopus
New York
New Antiticket Scalping Law Takes Effect in California
San Francisco July 27 new anti ticket scalping law governs ticket resales in the state. Law officers expect swift enforcement against those who scalp and sell transportation tickets at inflated prices. Attorneys say hundreds of habitual scalpers at transit points in San Francisco and across the bay may face action under the new rules.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Wals
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