Discharged militiamen urged to register for draft in Wilmington
The City Board of Exemption began deleting eligibles above 2 703 to arrange names by liability. They await governor instruction on Wilmington’s early capsule lot quota of 22 and credits for enlistments while exemptions and appeals processes are outlined for those not in military service.
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Wilmington
Associated Press
J. A Taylor
Taylor
Board of Exemption
A. P
Bickett
Second Street Shacks to be Levelled in Victoria Theater Area
Work moving slowly as razing of North Second Street buildings in the Victoria theatre Progresso area progresses. Early week pace was rapid with shacks mostly removed, but brick structures slow the process. only two brick buildings remain partly dismantled with one corner building and the former Cashwell shop still standing.
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Second Street
Victoria Theatre
Cashwell
War Relief Fund payments noted by local treasurer
Mr Ow H Sprunt, local treasurer of the War Relief Fund, reports fourteen hundred and four subscribers. Some have paid, others are paying monthly, but some have not yet remitted. July is the first month. Payments by mail or at the office of Alexander Sprunt & Son are requested. One payment has been made to each of the four causes.
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Ow. H. Sprunt
War Relief Fund
Alexander Sprunt
Funeral Plans for Mrs. Robert Worth Bingham Outlined
Funeral will be held at the Kenan residence 202 South Third Street and interment at Oakdale Cemetery beside her father William Rand Kenan. The procession will include Lawrence Lewis and others from Wilmington and New York. previously reported from Raleigh notes Mrs. Mary Lilyenan Kenan Bingham and her family ties to the Kenan and Flagler families.
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Robert Worthy
R Cee Baa Fe le
Louisville
Graham Kenan
South Third Street
Oakdale Cemetery
Wiliam Rand Kenan
Kenan
Lawrence Lewis
J. K. Wise
W. R. Kenan
Lockport
N. Y
Pembroke Jones
New York
Wilmington
Henry~Walters
Robert Worth Bingham
Raleigh News and Observer
Robert Bingham
Henry M. Flagler
Judge Bingham
Kenansville
Thomas 8. Kenan
Raleigh
James G. Kenan
43Rd
North Carolina
Thomas S. Kenan
Mary Hargrave
Bingham
Jesse Kenan Wise
Sarah Graham Kenan
Becam
Standard Oil
Ed Chambers Smith
Major Bingham
Ashevill
Geo. Morgan Ward
Flagle Chapel
Palm Beach
University of Virginia
St. Augustine Hospital
St. Augustine
Fla
Flagler
Cincinnnati
Waiting for the keel at Cushman-McKowen ship yard
Activity at Cushman-McKowen ship yard is halted as workers await the keel. Preparations near completion with ways built and site praised as ideal, while the keel shipment remains undelivered.
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Cushman-McKowen Shipyard
Cushman-McKowen
Ben
Messrs. Cushman and McKown
Lieutenant Abel Promoted to Second Lieutenant
The nomination of Third Lieutenant Carl H. Abel to the rank of second lieutenant in the Coast Guard of the United States will take effect from July 16, 1917. Abel, previously stationed on the cutter Seminole, has completed the required service and passed the promotion examination. He is married to a Wilmington girl and is well known to friends in the area.
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Carl H. Abel
Coast Guard of
United States
Seminole
Abel
Wilmington
Four Minute Men Campaign Expanded In Wilmington
The Four Minute Men plan renewed drive this week with Maj. Joseph W. Little and D. J. Fergus speaking at Grand Bijou theatres. The campaign continues at Royal Lumina and Grand Bijou with new speakers including professionals, ministers, and business leaders, ending next Saturday.
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National Committee On Public Information
Messrs
Howard
Wilmington Committee
Lst
Joseph W. Little
D. J. Fergus
Washington
America
Major Little
Germany
Patrick Henry
Royal Theatre
J. Allan Taylor
the Royal
Grand
Bijou
Lumina
L. Clayton Grant
Negro Bound Over In Sodomy Case In Recorder Court
Paul Brinson colored was arraigned on sodomy charges and bound over to the Superior Court in $1000 bond, one of the heaviest in years. His brother Norman Brinson was held for examination of sanity. Blanche Banks received a 30 day sentence after conviction for disorderly conduct.
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Recorder Court
Paul Brinson
Recorder Harriss
Brinson
Norman Brinson
Maj. W. N. Harriss
Superior Court
Blanche Banks
Advent Christian Union Meeting Convened at Middle Sound
The Advent Christian Conference of East Carolina held its lower district union meeting at the Middle Sound Advent Christian church yesterday and it continues today. Music comes from the Sixth street church choir and orchestra with a church yard dinner planned. attendance yesterday was high and is expected to rise further.
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Advent Union
Middle Sound
Advent Christian Conference of
East Carolina
Advent Christian Church
Sixth “ T
Examination of Applicants for Oglethorpe Camp in Raleigh
A large group of the 87 applicants notified to attend the Y M C A building for examination were passed by Major Alexander Greig and his medical corps. Not all who reported were processed, and work will resume Monday to finish screening.
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Oglethorpe
Alexander Greig
Cannon
Annette
Harris
Fort Caswell
Raleigh
Taylor
Tobacco prices rise on Florence market in South Carolina
Florence South Carolina July 28 tobacco brings good prices with large sales and farmers pleased with returns. A warehouse reports average near .22 a pound at opening sales while yesterday’s big sales average about 25 cents. Japan buys lugs and Florida buyers push the market as Florence hosts strong buyer presence and renewed trade.
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Florence
S. C
Japan
Warner Lense Declared Satisfactory for Auto Use
Sheriff Jackson says the Warner lease complies with Section 16 of the State automobile law and motorists with the lense are not liable to arrest. The lense scatters light to reduce glare and despite complaints, the secretary of state’s ruling is deemed sufficient.
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Jackson
Warner Lease
George C. Jackson
J. Bryan Grimes
Secretary of State
Washouts hit county roads as convict force dwindles
Heavy rain caused serious damage to county roads with washouts on Castle Haynes Scott's Hill and Gordon roads. Road Superintendent Burnett reports a shrinking convict force of fewer than 20, down from over 100 three years ago, hindering road maintenance plans. Burnett will press on with repairs this week despite the shortage.
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Burnett
Castle Haynes
Scott’s Hill
Gordon
Donations for the Month at Catherine Kennedy Home
Donations for the month to the Catherine Kennedy Home were received from several supporters. Items include coffee groceries and huckleberries from Mrs Bagley and Taylor. additional goods noted from Miss Edna and Miss Wilder. a steel engraving for the Ginet Memorial Annex donated by Mrs Sam Bear.
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Catherine Kennedy
Bagley
Huckleberies
HFL
Ky ‘Taylor
Ienny
Wilder
Pickles
Edna
Ginet Memorial
Sam Bear
Ice Daily
Baby Peschau Wins Bronze at Masonboro Better Babies Contest
Agnes MacRae Peschau scored highest and won a bronze medal in Masonboro Mothers Club Better Babies contest with 25 entries across five age divisions. Winners included Agnes MacRae Peschau, Dorothy Farrow, and Mary Elizabeth Simmons among others. diplomas awarded. Conducted under Better Babies Bureau guidelines with local physicians assisting pro bono.
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Agnes MacRae Peschau
Masonboro
Lucy Cochran
William Julius Farrow
Agnes MacRae Pesthau
Dorothy Margaret Farrow
Herbert Edward Steljes
Mary Elizabeth Simmons
Herman Yar- Tow
Jillie
Louise Pepper
Joe Raymond Benton
Mary
Lee Farrow
Samuel Farrow, Jr
Better Babies Bureau
Woman's Home Companion
Woman’s Home Companion
State Board of Health
J. Buren Sidbury
Tate Moore
J. F. Robertson
C. P. Bolles
Hanna
Carrie Lazaux
J. Buren Sidbtmy
Mothers’ Club
Flag Presentation at James Walker Memorial Hospital
A flag and flagpole presentation by the Junior Order United American Mechanics will occur on the hospital lawn this evening at 6 o'clock. Rev. J. H. McCracken will present the flag to Gen B. Elliott, with a program directed by Mrs. A. M. Waddell and prayers by Rev. A. D. McClure. The event includes patriotic songs and a large attendance anticipated from hospital friends and supporters.
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James Walker Memorial Hospital
United American Mechanics
J. H. McCracken
Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
Gen B. Elliott
A. M. Waddell
Marion Sprint
A. D. McClure
Jno. Jerey Hurt
First Baptist Church
Contest Aimed at Community Benefit Sparks High Hopes
A community driven contest was announced by local mothers with the aim of producing notable good for the area. Organizers expect strong participation and positive outcomes for residents.
Free Sample of Green's August Flower Ad
Free sample bottle of Green's August Flower offered at Green's Drug Store. Claims quick relief from indigestion dyspepsia liver constipation sour stomach and related issues with fifty years of success. Sold in 25 and 75 cent bottles for sale in civilized countries.
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Green
Troop C Cavalry Units Muster Into Federal Service
Physical examination of Troop C Cavalry showed about 80 men were accepted into Federal service at the Brigade Armory. All but one, a youth named Farmer, were examined as the underage member was not tested with parental consent. The unit will receive full uniforms early this week.
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Germany
Cer
Farmer
Moves Shop. A D Cashwell Locksmith Relocates to New Address
Mr A D Cashwell who runs a locksmith shop on North Levend Street has moved from the dismantled $1 buildings on Howard-W3 Amusement Company property to No 25 South Frop Street.
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A. D. Cashwell
North Levend Street
Howard-W3 Amusement Company
Bdegur
South Frop Street
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Iself
Mr. Taylor
Royal
Warner
The
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Princess Street
Baby Peschau
James Walker Hospital
Calvary Mustered
Annes of
James M. Hall
CREX
Mason and
E. 2
J. H. Rehder & Company
North Fourth Street
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