Social notes from Carolina Beach and local events
The C and H Club members enjoyed a pleasant evening at Carolina Beach. Mrs Lottie Thigpen and Mr Harry Davis returned from Asheville visiting Mr and Mrs J T Sell. Dr W C Galloway and family plan a hot season stay at a Southport riverfront cottage. Rev M T Plyler returns from Gatesville and resumes Grace Methodist services tomorrow. Mrs Plyler visits relatives there. Mrs S S Crowley shows no improvement. sister Miss Flora B Wright arrives from Boston. A violin solo by Harry McGowan is on the First Baptist Sunday school program. An enjoyable social at First Baptist honors Mr Davis H Howes Jr, departing soon for France for YMCA work.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Plyler
Grace Methodist Church
Gatesville
S. S. Crowley
South Third Street
Flora B. Wright
Boston
Harry McGowan
W. A. McGowan
First Baptist
McGowan
Baltimore
First Baptist Church
Davis H. Howes, Jr
First
France
Beach social notes mention visitors and returns
Mrs Robert Garin of Dunn and Misses Sarah Duffy Lula return from a lengthy beach stay linked to Atlanta. Editor Wade Harris of The Charlotte Observer is expected today to join Mrs Harris on the beach. Shale King returns to Wrightsville Reich after a week or more visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert 1. Garin
Dunn
Sarah Duffy
Lula
New Berlin
Wade Harris
The
Charlotte Obecrdvere
Harris
Raleigh News and Observer
Wrightsvillé
Reverend Wells to preach at Wrightsville Beach chapel
Reverend John M. Wells of the First Presbyterian Church of Wilmington will preach at the Wrightsville Beach chapel station two this Sunday evening at 8 30. His sermon titled The Value of the Church will be delivered to parishioners and visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John M. Wells
D. D
First Presbyterian Church of
Wilmington
Wrightsville Beach
Southport
Carolina Beach
Dance at Lumina Stirred Children Despite Bad Weather
Many children joined a Lumina dance last night for a special event. Handsome souvenirs were given to all participants and a feature dance by Miss Elizabeth Campbell, a pupil of Mrs. Paul Cantwell, drew strong praise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumina
Elizabeth Campbell
Paul Cantwell
Sullivan's Jolly Minstrels Perform For Naval Militiamen
A concert by Miss Fannie Sullivan's Jolly Minstrels at Harborside Island Auditorium complimented the Naval Militiamen encamped nearby. Despite inclement weather, a good crowd attended after supper with the sea fighters, and the performance was a decided success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harbor Island
Faces of Souls Bound and Freed in Allegiance
A sermon-like meditation contrasts two face types: the peaceful soul at rest in God and the restless soul in bondage to worldly desire. It urges repentance, declares allegiance to the One Leader, and calls prisoners to come out of spiritual prison into freedom and duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Earth
Hell
Dress Rules for War Time Shoes and Fashion
A United Press essay humorously notes wartime controls may extend to footwear and clothing. It says Washington plans to regulate shoes and outfits while keeping variety, insisting reforms avoid waste and preserve patriotism. It warns against panic buying and urges sensible dressing within constraints.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Conservation Board
Glorious Sacrifices Called Forth in War Time
A wartime exhortation urges readers to match ancestors in courage during the Great War. It reflects on patriotism, voluntary sacrifice, and the need for men to leave home with cheer, while women fill roles at home.
Bradford Named President of National Education Association
Bradford is elected president of the National Education Association at the annual meeting. The announcement highlights his leadership role and the association’s ongoing education initiatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
The
National Education
Edith Blair Becomes Bride of Naval Officer at Falkland Estate
Miss Edith Blair daughter of Mr and Mrs Montgomery Blair and granddaughter of the late William F Draper became the bride of Lieutenant Commander Adolphus Staton U S N at Falkland, the Blair estate in Silver Spring Maryland. The ceremony took place on the lawn in front of a notable gathering including prominent naval officers and their families.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Edith Blair
Montgomery Blair
William F. Draper
Massachusetts
Adolphus Staton
Washington
Falkland
Silver Spring
Successor Named at Local Undertaking Establishment
Mr. W. H. Smith of Raleigh succeeds Mr. J. H. Mitchell as assistant funeral director at the establishment of Mr. W. B. Yopp. Mr. Mitchell has joined the medical corps of Maj. Claude L. Pridgen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. H. Smith
Raleigh
J. H. Mitchell
W. B. Yopp
Mitchell
Claude L. Pridgen
Memorial fountain planned in Grand Rapids for Feck parents
Clara Louise Peck widow of Dr Arthur Warren Waite announces a grand memorial fountain in Grand Rapids to honor her parents Mr and Mrs John E Feck whom she states were murdered. The plan follows Waite’s recent execution at Sing Sing and involves prominent local support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clara Louise Peck
Arthur Warren
Waite
Sing Sing
Grand Rapids
John E. Feck
Calvary Baptist Church Service Schedule Announcement
Calvary Baptist Church invites all. Pastor A Sullivan leads Sunday worship at 11 a m and 8 p m with messages Thoughts and Ways Divine and Human in the morning and Gods Gracious Invitations at night. Sunday School at 9 45 a m William J Hollis superintendent Junior B Y P U at 7 15 p m Sunbeams Monday 4 p m Prayer meeting Wednesday night Teachers' supper and senior B Y P U Thursday night. Cordial welcome.
Methodist Churches Schedule For Sunday Services
Fifth Avenue church led by Rev J H McCracken holds preaching at 11 am and 8 pm with Sunday school at 9 45 am Epworth League meets Tuesday at 8 pm and prayer service Wednesday at the usual hour Grace church at Fourth and Grace streets led by Rev M T Plyler with services at 11 am and 8 pm Sunday school at 9 45 am All welcome to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue
J. H. McCracken
Epworth League
Grace
Fourth and
Grace Streets
M. T. Ptyler
Episcopal notices at St John’s and St Paul’s churches
St John’s at Révy. R E Gribbin rector. Eighth Sunday after Trinity July 29. Holy Communion 7:30 morning prayer 11, evening prayer 8. Visitors welcome. every pew free. St Paul’s at Sixteenth and Market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. John’s
Third
Red Cross
Révy
R. E. Gribbin
St. Paul's
Sixteenth
Russians Abandon Stanislau as Teutonic Advance Expands
Official reports say German forces swept south of Tarnopol crossing the Sereth river and pushing beyond Podajace while Russians retreat from Stanislau amid the continued Teutonic advance. Petrov is mentioned in reports as part of the northern front developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Teutonic Army
Tarnopol
Sereth
Podajace
Tore Petrov
Sunday church services announced with free seating
Communion at 7 30 a m Sunday school at 9 45 morning prayer and sermon at 11 evening prayer and address at 6 all seats free visitors welcome
Farewell Service for Soldier Members at St Pauls Market
St Pauls Market and Sixth streets hosts a farewell morning service at 11 o clock led by Rev F B Clausen for soldier members. Sermon titled Soldiers of Jesus Christ. Sunday school at 10 a m Visitors welcome. St Matthews with Rev G W McClanahan on vacation in July holds 11 a m service by Rev Otto Richert. Sunday school 10 a m No vesper service at 8 p m All welcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Market
Sixth Streets
F.B. Clausen
Otto Richert
Dr. Thomas Appointed to District Exemption Board
Governor Bickett named Dr. G. G. Thomas medical member of the district exemption board replacing Dr. Laughinghouse of Greenville. Dr. Thomas serves as medical director for the Atlantic Coast Line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Thomas
G. G. Thomas
Bickett
Dr. Laughinghouse
Greenville
Atlantic Coast Line
Baseball Gossip Reflects Shifting 1916 Baseball Brands
The column notes Cubs catcher Dithoefer showing promise as a regular backstop with the Browns while Lee Magee shines, Les Mann exits the Cubs' hot hitting group, Christy Mathewson shifts Reds’ outlook, and Dodgers struggle as Giants lead on tight pitching. Twombley joins Providence, Patterson stars in Minneapolis, and Pat Moran's St Paul to Chicago transition looms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roy Patterson
Minneapolis
Pat
Comiskey
Roman
St. Paul
Chicago
White Sox
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ad Promises Cure
An old advertisement offers one hundred dollars for an incurable catarrh case. It claims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh by acting through the blood and mucous surfaces and promises improved health after short use. The text urges readers to start now and send for testimonials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
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Harry Davis
Asheville
J. T. Sell
W. C. Galloway
River Front
Weictpewiclepheezes
Atlanta
Ulo- Dame Fromion
Mars
Margaret Mason
United Press
Paris
Germany
Just
Eis
Priestley
Lves
Palm Beach
Cassimere
Lisle
Girard
Ralston Oxfords
Brown
Meni
Charlotte Oxfords
Selwyn Oxfords
Dorothy Dodd Pumps
Dorothy Dodd
Belk-Williams Company
Presbyterian
Winter Park
Andrew J. Howell
Christian Endeavor Society
Delgado
A. J. Howell
Bethany
St. Andrew's
Fourth
Campbell Streets
A. D. McClure
Christian Endeavor
Eighth
Harnett Streets
W. M. Baker
South Third
Orange
D.D
Pasteur
Stanislau
Temberg
Zawadka
An‘kralusz
Rohatyn
Rottynia
Baseball
Dithoefer
Cubs
Browns
Lee Magee
Yankees
Les Mann
Eace Peent
Christy Mathewson
Cincinnati
Reds
Dodgers
Giants
McGraws
George Twombley
Braves
Providence
North Second Street
May
Pole
James Walker Memorial Hospital
W. Branch
J.B. McCabe & CO
Certified Public
Accoun
Zoom
Murchison
Wilmingfon
Coast Line
North Front Street
Johnson
Minnie
Ee Galt
New Hanover County
Jociil Olina
Pase
Wilk
Court House
New
Hanover
Dee Ag
New Hanover
Noreall
Dickinson Street
Rankin Street
Pegind
Wili
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