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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 29, 1917

Page

9

Wedding bells in Goldsboro unite Miss Mattie Spicer and Reuben Madrin

Miss Mattie Spicer, daughter of Mrs. J. D. Spicer, married Reuben Madrin of Edenton in Goldsboro on Wednesday afternoon. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. P. MelIntyre at the bride's mother's home with close family present. They departed for a western bridal trip.

Goldsboro Mattie Spicer J. D. Spicer Reuben Madrin Edenton P. MelIntyre First Presbyterian Church

Restraining Order To Be Heard In Brunswick Court

Judge W P Stacy in chambers will hear Estes & Son New York corporation versus Town Creek Lumber Company in Brunswick Superior Court. John D Bellamy named temporary receiver with a 50000 bond. Receiver controls lumber assets including about one million feet held under court orders. Plaintiff bond 35000. Town Creek represented by Robert Ruark. Lumber firm owned by Andrew Campbell W A Stratton and A Campbell. plant about 12 miles southwest of Wilmington in Brunswick county. Operations begun six months ago with substantial timber cut. Restraining orders prohibit interference or sale of any property until hearing ends.

Stacey W. P. Stacy Brunswick Superior Court E. B. Estes & Son New York Corporation Town Creek Lumber Company Brunswick County New York Stacy John D. Bellamy McClammy Burgwin Town Creek Company Robert Ruark Messrs Andrew A.campbell W. A. Stratton A. Campbell

Local residents noted in yesterday’s city movements

Mr H R Spivey of Rocky Point passed through en route to Whiteville to spend the weekend with his parents Mr and Mrs L J Spivey. Mr F S Koonce of Trenton was a business visitor. W C Waters left for Maysville to visit relatives. T G Jones went to Magnolia to visit friends. J J Vause of Freeman returned home after several days at Wrightsville. T H Crews of Scotts Hill was in town for business. R J Ramseur of Winnabow passed through en route to Council to spend the weekend with friends and relatives. J A Chue left for Brunswick Station to spend Sunday with family. F M Foy of Scotts Hill was in the city on business. Rev E C Sell went to Rocky Point to assist in funeral services for A Futrelle. Dr J W Tankersley of the Pankersley Harper Sanitarium left for Charleston S C on business. John Harper, son of Captain John W Harper, who recently underwent appendicitis surgery at the Tankersley Sanitarium, remains listed.

H. R. Spivey Rocky Point Whiteville L. J. Spivey F. S. Koonce Trenton W. C. Waters Maysville T. G. Jones Magnolia J.J. Vause Freeman Wrightsville Beach T. H. Crews Scott’s Hill R. J. Ramseur Winnabow Council J. A. Chue Brunswick Station F. M. Foy E. C. Sell Bladen Street Methodist Church A. Futrelle J. W. Tankersley

Funeral for Alexander Futrelle Held at Rocky Point

Funeral services for Alexander Futrelle were held at Rocky Point Methodist church with Rev. J. H. McCracken and Rev. E. C. Sell officiating. Interment followed at Rocky Point burying ground. Survived by one son W. A. Futrelle. two brothers D. B. Futrelle and W. H. Futrelle. one sister Mrs. James A. Kerr.

Alexander Futrelle Rocky Point James Walker Memorial Hospital Rocky Point Methodist Church J. H. McCracken Fifth Avenue Methodist Church E. C.sell Bladen Street Methodist Church Rocky Point Burying Ground W. A. Futrelle Wrightsboro Messrs D. B W. H. Futrelle Wilmington Norwood James A. Kerr

Abundance of Flags Promises Patriotism for General Wood Visit

A Wilmington committee on arrangements plans a neon toned patriotic display for General Wood's arrival. Children will carry American flags and stores will dress in holiday decor as hundreds of residents prepare to greet the general, with optimistic hopes for a grand reception.

Committee On Genersl Wood Wilmington General Wood Charlotte Mecklenburg

Tribute to Isabelle Mann Kenly Wins Praise from YWCA

In Memoriam follows the late Mrs Isabelle Mann Kenly honored by Wilmington YWCA leaders. She led the organization from its 1914 founding until ill health forced resignation in 1917. The tribute notes her rare leadership, devout faith, and daily service to the association and its work.

Isabella Mann Kenly Young Women’a Christian Association Frederick G. Rose James H. Taylor ,Jr J. Vv Menor Érson A . Association Only Isabelle Mann Kenly Young Women’s Christian Association Christ Association

Paris Under Night Raid Alarm Sparks Pyrotechnic Show

German airraider over Paris triggered early alarm in Paris. French aviators launched patrols as searchlights and star shells lit the sky. Lights went out citywide until the all clear at 1 a m while firefighters stood ready for possible fires.

Associated Press Paris France

Beaufort Shipyard Formed With $1.65 Million Contracts

The American Shipyard and Dock Corporation is organized at Beaufort with $320,000 capital, $1.65 million in contracts, two thirds paid in. Officers include A. C. Horne Jr president and H. P. Saunders vice president. Yard planned on Beaufort river between Beaufort and Port Royal. Naval architects Pathon and Ford survey layout for two 355 foot ways and support buildings. Stockholders from the North and East, experienced in shipbuilding, back the venture.

Beaufort Font ‘Taly American Shipyard and Dock Corporation Treasury A. C. Horne, Jr Herbert P. Saunders Jacksonville Fla Chariton G. Ogborn Pac Saan

Wilmington Earns Bible Study Honor Roll Distinction

Wilmington has been placed on the honor roll in Bible study by Bible Study Headquarters of the International Association of Y M C A. Mr C Walton Johnson announced the achievement last night after a New York communication. The city had 64 boys win Bible study certificates in the past year, the first time honor roll marks have been attained.

C. Walton Johnson Wilmington International Association of Y. M. C. A New York

Riots at London pacifist meeting injure delegates

In London a barricaded peace meeting of self-styled delegates of workers and soldiers’ congresses erupted in rioting injuring several. Police intervened as crowds gathered and barricades were torn, amid rising tensions over pacifist and revolutionary factions.

Idiepg Unitea P London Severy

Fatal Accident Near Goldsboro Claims Kendrick

Special to The Dispatch Goldsboro July 28 S E Kendrick a young man employed by the Wa County Highway Commission died after being thrown from a pile driver near the city yesterday afternoon. He fell about 20 feet striking breakage points and fell into a creek beside the machine. Death was near instantaneous. Kendrick formerly of Rocky Mount lived in Goldsboro seventy years. He leaves a wife and one daughter. The remains will be sent to Georgia for interment.

Goldsboro S. E. Kendra Wa County Highway Commission Jie Kendrick Rocky Mount Hey Georgi

Ebenezer Baptist Church Services Announced

Public invited to Ebenezer Baptist Church colored services conducted by Rev. C. Gooding at 11 am and 3 pm. Choir under Ezra A. Carter will render special music at both services.

Ebenezer Church Ebenezer Baptist Church C. Gooding Ezra A. Carter

Comfort Bags for Sailors Fund Drive by WCTU

The State WCTU asks for funds to buy materials to make comfort bags for sailors. Local Wilmington unit aims to fill fifty bags next week and asks friends to contribute via Mrs E R Clerke. A meeting at First Baptist Church Tuesday at 5 pm will plan the work.

Woman's Christian Temperance Union Navy

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