Flag and Pole Presented to James Walker Hospital
A large outdoor ceremony on the hospital lawn marked the presentation of a flag and pole by the Junior Order United American Mechanics. Rev J H McCracken spoke on Old Glorys meaning and duty while George B Elliott Esq accepted the flag for the hospital board. The event featured music by a choir and ended with prayers and patriotic songs as the flag rose to the breeze.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walker Memorial Hospital
United American Mechanics
EB. C. Sell
Bladen Street Methodist Church
Jno. Jeter Hurt
D.D
George B. Elliott
Req
E. C. Sell
McCracken
Children’s Hospital
America
Elijah
Elisha
Lmman
Gan
Boys Bound Over in Home Burglary Case at Williams House
In Recorder's court two youths identified as William Kerman and an Andrews boy faced charges of entering A. S. Williams Esquire's home at Fifteenth and Princess streets and taking a rifle, $2, and bonds valued at 250 each. Bond was set high with possible reductions discussed. Both boys, ages about 12, testified they found the rifle. witnesses described disorder in Williams' home and a police search followed their arrest at a rock quarry. The court ordered both held, noting the youths' extreme age and considering bond reductions after further records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Kerman
Herbert
Andrews
Recorder’s Court
A. S. Williams
Fifteenth and
Princess Streets
J. A. McNorto
Woodus Kellum
Burton
W. P. McGlaughon
Williams
Ker- Man
McGlaughan
Kerman
Kellum
Kerman Boy
Andrews Boy
McNorton
The Royal Reopens With Dickens Tale at Royal
The Royal theatre reopens after a week of improvements and will run the summer as a feature moving picture house. William Farnum leads the program today in Charles Dickens Tale of Two Cities by William Fox in seven parts. The film will show again tomorrow with a second performance to accommodate expected crowds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Royal Theatre
William Farnum
Charles Dickens
the Royal
Hospital Accepts Flag Gift Reflecting American Ideals
Mr. Elliott accepted a flag on behalf of the hospital and spoke of shared ideals under the flag. He said America loves the flag for its ideals that bind people as brothers, welding unbreakable bonds of friendship and making all men equal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elliott
America
Second Week of Four Minute Men Campaign Opens Tonight
The second and last week of the nationwide Four Minute Men campaign begins tonight to urge war support and quick action. J Allan Taylor speaks at Royal Theatre and Bijou at 8 15 and 9 pm. Tomorrow Grand and Bijou host Rev Sullivan and Rev Clausen. Through the week Lumina te xtoyal hosts L Clayton Grant and other speakers at Grand Bijou Royal venues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Council of Defense
America
Wilmington
J. Allan Taylor
Royal Theatre
the Royal
J. A. Sullivan
Calvary Baptist Church
F. B. Clausen
St. Paul’s’ Lutheran Church
L. Clayton Grant
Lumina
Te Xtoyal
Grand
Bijou
Royal
Parcel Post Rules For Soldiers In World War I Era
The postmaster general issues parcel post guidance for sending fourth class parcels to United States Expeditionary Forces in Europe. Parcels up to 200 pounds follow domestic rates with an eight zone rate of 12 cents per pound, cannot be registered or insured, and must be properly addressed with sender’s name and full unit designation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Postmaster General
United States
Europe
United States Expeditionary Forces
American Expeditionary Force
Wilson Man Suffered Likely Sun Stroke After Street Fall
Bobby Turner of Wilson fainted on Pringess street near an intersection yesterday around 11 30 am and was rushed to James Walker Memorial Hospital. He was a patient for about two hours and then recovered, with hospital stating he likely suffered a slight sun stroke and was not in good condition before his fall on the pavement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Turner
First Baptist Leader in Sunday School Attendance
Report shows First Baptist leading with 358 attendees while Grace Methodist follows at 252. Other churchs listed include St Andrew's Presbyterian 163 Calvary Baptist 163 Delgdo Baptist 154 and Bladen Street Methodist 100.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist
Grace Methodist
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian
Calvary Baptist
Delgddo Baptist
Bladen Street Methodist
Amnesty for Poles Granted by Russia
London telegram reports the Russian provisional government grants amnesty to Polish prisoners of war who are Russian subjects and fought against Russia in Polish regions. Civilian prisoners including Prussian and Austrian subjects will be treated as foreign subjects at war, with rights to pens and property restored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Polish Review
A. D. Lednitsky
Poland
Russia
Death of Mrs J S Crowley Beloved Wife of Rev Crowley
Mrs J S Crowley widow of Rev J B Crowley died at 508 South Third Street at 5 45 am after a month of declining health. Born in Massachusetts she was 54 and lived in Nashville before marriage. Survived by sister Flora B Wright and siblings in Chicago Boston New York Warren Ohio. Funeral Tuesday at First Presbyterian with both pastors presiding and Oakdale cemetery interment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Crowley
Crowley
South Third Street
Massachusetts
Nashville
Tenn
Daniel Wright
Boston
Flora B. Wright
Chicago
Lilla B. Wright
Gilbert Wright
New York
Charles Wright
Warren
Ohio
Africa
Congo Free State
Wilmington
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Brunswick County
St. Andrew's Church
Oakdale Cemetery
W M. Baker
W. H. Koelling
Philander Pearsall
W. M. Cumming
W. H. Sprunt
E Norfleet
C. W. Worth
W. F. Benton
City Council to Sign Whitlock-West Band Concert Contract
The city plans a contract with the Whitlock-West Band for ten weekly concerts in Postoffice Park. Mayor Pro-Tem McCaig notes the full board should approve, with a $200 agreement likely to be authorized at tonight's session for public enjoyment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Whitlock-West Band
Postoffice Park
Alligator Killed in Masonboro Sound After Rifle Use
Auditor J. A. Orrell killed a four and a half foot alligator in Hewlett's creek Masonboro Sound yesterday afternoon with a rifle after it had defeated several attackers armed with red reel net and shotguns. The carcass was photographed today and later skinned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hewlett’s Creek
Masonboro Sound
J. A. Orrell
Local National Special Aid report shows cotton funds near target
The National Special Aid club reports receipts from Mrs. Latimer and Mrs. Bullock toward a cotton fund for French hospital pads and belts. Captain MacRae adds 3 dollars. total for the week reaches about 344.07, with 30 dollars left to meet the goal. A Brooklyn unit meets in summer. a 5:30 p.m. Wednesday business meeting will update departments and the African chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Latimer
France
Belk Williams
Walter MacRae
Capain MacRae
George Heyer
Cornelius Harnett
Brook ‘Yn
National Special Aid
J. Wallace West
Brooklyn
W. N. Harriss
Cameron
Dauer
Leftwich
Special Aid
Lucille Burkheimer
Lillian Jordan
Mary Alderman
Std. Ltd
Huggins
Anna Smith
Lena McNorton
the Red Cross
Campbell
William von Glahn
Winoca
McCarley
Clayton Giles
Turnpike
G. E. Benson
Market Street
T. L. Hubbard
River
John Hatchell
Waters Front
Orange
Styron
Carolina
Death of St Helena Infant Margaret Louise Johnson
The infant daughter of Mr and Mrs L N Johnson of St Helena died at James Walker’s Hospital after a brief illness last night at 11 15 burial to be announced later.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret Louise
L. N. Johnson
St. Helena
James Walkers ’ Hospital
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George B. Elliott, Esq
Splendid Music
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First Baptist Leader
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James M. Hall
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Princess Str
North Carolina
Dallam_ O’Brien
Dock
H. C. Prince
Ann
Jennie Bell
Market
Pridgen
M. J. Dauer
Mary Bellamy
Lottie’ Smith
C. D. Gore
Gerkin
Stewart
Church
Castle
Mary Cumming
E. C. Hudson
Woster
Dawson
W. Hamilton
Wright
T. B. Jackson
Wooster
Scott
Rhue
Carolina Beach
Moo
McEachern
C. H. Fore
Munson
United States Army
Carmen
Postal Service
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