Social Roundup Highlights Gaischen Guests and Local Visits
Brockton guestMiss Florence Dunlea hosts at Red Cross street. Royal appearances include Col John Van B Metts in town with Mrs Metts and Pearsall Latta wedding prep at Cape Fear Club. Grace Methodist canning event and numerous church and civic notices fill the pages with community life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John van B. Metts
Second
North Carolina Infantry
Goldsboro
Metts
Catherine Rulfs
High Point
Julius Smith
Salem College
Clarence Howell
Hamlet
Jacksonville
Fla
W. K. Mintz
T. J. Rann
Albro
Bladen Street Methodist Church
State Epworth League
Elizabeth City
Pearsall- Latta
Cape Fear Club
Local residents travel and medical notes in Wallace area
Mr. F. M. Galloway returns to Wallace after a brief visit. Councilman L. L. Shepherd is out of town on business for a short period. Rev. E H. Hardison returns from Southport where he preached at the Methodist church. Leon M. Durant goes to Rocky Mount for an appendectomy at Coast Line Hospital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
W. M. Cumming
Kathryn Harper
Agabeth Johnson
Margaret Heinsberger
Helen Weathers
Alice Behrends
A. D. McClure
Africa
G. A. P. Bowman
A. J. Lowell
James C. Stewart
America
F. M. Galloway
Wallace
L. L. Shepherd
E H. Hardison
Southport
Leon M. Durant
Rocky Mount
Coast Line Hospital
Recruiters Seek NCOs for Company A Engineers
Lieutenant Peschau of Company A Engineers, on police duty along the Pee Dee line, visits Wilmington seeking young men to enlist with rapid promotion to non-commissioned officer. He notes most original NCOs have been transferred or have left for Fort Oglethorpe, leaving a shortage. He will stay in the city to provide information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peschau
W. A. Peschau
Company A
Engineers
Pee Dee
N. C
Wilmington
Charlotte
Eschau
Fort Oglethorpe
Board of Trade fixes 1.65 price for corn futures
Chicago Board of Trade directors set a maximum price of 1.65 dollars on all corn contracts for future delivery, following a similar move on wheat earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Board of Trade Directors
Parade Views by Thousands on Registration Day
A large patriotic parade through Wilmington on Registration Day drew thousands despite drizzle. Marching units included the Wilmington Light Infantry armory crew, Second North Carolina Infantry, Coast Artillery, Naval Reserves, Cavalry, and a lively naval contingent. A colorful Black youth parade in improvised Scout uniforms also drew attention, upheld by flag bearers and drumbeats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps
Wilmington Light Infantry
Second
North Carolina Infantry
Hobbs
Coast Artillery Corps
North Carolina National Guard
James B. Lynch
North Carolina Naval Reserves
H. E. Peschau
North Carolina Cavalry
Oscar Peck
Market Street
Red Cross
Edwin A. Metts
Edward P. Bailey
National Guard
Sepa Grotto
Naval Reserve Division
Judgment Against Person: M Abelovitz Jailed for Twenty Days
Mr. M. Abelovitz was jailed today for twenty days following a judgment against him by Judge Bong in Superior Court. Morris Smith, colored, had sued in Recorder's court for injuries from a car accident. a $390 verdict was awarded to Smith before the case moved to Superior Court where the judgment was upheld.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Abelovitz
Mr. Carney Dead After Illness at James Walker Hospital
Mr. C. J. Carney age 66 died at James Walker Memorial hospital this morning after months of ill health. A longtime merchant on North Fourth Street, he was well known and highly respected. Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Walker Hospital
C. J. Carney
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Carney
North Fourth Street
Three Pardons by the Governor in North Carolina
Governor Bickett granted pardons to Marion Davis Buncombe county 16 year old burglar Walter Kennedy Stanly county manslaughter case and Charlie Hicks Warren county all serving ten year sentences. Davis freed due to youth damage minimal TB health concerns Kennedy health collapse on road service beyond three years and Hicks released with community support and lack of criminal intent. Also notes on delayed university events and a Raleigh church wedding of Miss Bette Russ and Jesse H Pratt and Joyner travel to Greenville and a donation to European relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Bickett
Marion Davis
Buncombe County
Charlie Hicks
Warren County
Walter Kennedy
Stanly County
Superintendent of Health
Board of County Commissioners
Bickett Eaye
Kennedy
Stanly
Union
Christchurch
Bettie Russ
Jesse H. Pratt
Hartford
Conn
Navy Lieutenant Weds in New York City
Early June wedding in New York joins Miss Constance Fairchild and Lieutenant Byron A. Long U S N. The ceremony occurred at St Thomas Church with Long serving as commander of the destroyer Nicholson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Metropolis
Constance Fairchild
Samuel W. Fairchild
Byron A. Long
United States
Nicholson
St. Thoma’s Church
Fragmented Fragrance Prices and Items Listed
A scrambled listing shows various perfumes and cosmetic items with prices such as 1.75 for Azurea, 1.25 for Mary Garden, 50c for perfume, 25c for assorted perfume, and references to Oats Jergen's Crush and Colgates Vision de Fleurs. The text appears as a damaged catalog snippet with stray letters and incomplete phrases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Azurea
Mary Garden
Oats Jergen’s
Colgates Vision de Fleurs
Military science notes from Fort Monroe and naval history
The article surveys military topics and naval history from 19th and early 20th century sources. It covers fortifications at Fort Monroe 1824 origins, Navy ship crew sizes, shell velocities, explosive origins like Lyddite and Cordite, aeroplane use in warfare, submarines, naval pay, Marine Corps comparison to Army, Holland submarine, seaplanes with wireless warning, Coast Guard origins, Nelson’s Victory broadside, Creusot foundry and Krupp, U S Army bakery schools, and bakery company staffing and bread output behind the front lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydd
Italy
Tripoli
United States Navy
United States Marine Corps
United States Army
Napoleon
St. Helena
John P. Holland
Fenian Brotherhood
Revenue Cutter Service
United States Coast Guard
Nelson
Victory
Creusot
Schneider
Krupp
Essen
Washington Barracks
Washington, D. C
Presidio
Monterey
Cal
Fort Sam Houston
Texas
Fort Shafter
Hawaii
Nes
Admiral's Daughter a Bride in Baltimore Church
The wedding of Miss Anne Waters McLean daughter of Rear Admiral Thomas C. McLean USN and Nathaniel W Griffin associate professor Princeton University took place at Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal church at noon today in Baltimore Maryland. Prominent guests attended the ceremony.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Anne Waters McLean
Thomas C. McLean
Nathaniel W. Griffin
Princeton University
Emmanuel Protestant Episcopal Church
Pig fish toll collected at Banks Channel
Seventeen pig fish were taken by Mr. Claud Brock from Banks Channel opposite the Oceanic Hotel. He remained on the trestle less than two hours and reported unusually good luck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banks Channel
Oceanic Hotel
Claud Brock
Beachgoers Pack Cars to the Shore Each Afternoon
The daily full cars to the beach show the resort draws a large number of visitors, indicating that many travelers are regular, not weekend-only, crowds.
Seashore Pier Fishes Snapping Up Baited Hooks
Observers note rapid prey capture by hibernating fish near the Seashore pier suggesting minimal submarine cargo losses to Wrightsville area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville
Oceanic Hotel set to open this Saturday at the beach
Preparations are underway for the Oceanic Hotel opening this Saturday. Manager Chas BK Hooper and most staff have arrived. W E Pennington of Tarboro arrives as chief clerk, in his sixth season on the beach, with prior service at Seashore and Oceanic. A B Brabble, previously Mecklenburg Hotel chief in Charlotte, also arrives to work as a clerk alongside Harold Hooper, son of the manager, arriving from New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chas. BK. Hooper
W. E. Pennington
Tarboro
Steenth
Seashore
Oceanic
A. B. Brabble
Mecklenburg
Charlotte
Harold Hooper
Hooper
New York
Hotel Manager Hooper Names Cherokee Line Agent
The Clyde Line steamer Cherokee will be associated with Young Hooper in hotel management duties. He has wide hotel experience including the Raleigh hotel in Washington and the Cumberland hotel in New York City. Hooper expects the coming season to be better than usual.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Hooper
Raleigh
Washington
Cumberland
York City
Hooper
Duplin County Canning Expert Aids Demonstrator Funding
A Wallace delegation asked Duplin County commissioners for an appropriation to fund a canning demonstrator. They secured a prior county commitment and expect a $9 pay funded by federal authorities. Raleigh’s Mrs McKimmon will appoint a lieutenant to start the program soon. Local clubs across the county have been contacted for support and training.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallace
Kenansville
Duplin County
Bourne
Edvcatior
Will Wall
McKimmon
Raleigh
Conservation Womens’ Club
Jeres
Warsaw
Register Club
Bowden
Hotel Greeters in Session in Boston Convention
Boston hosts the annual Hotel Greeting convention of hotel clerks. The event opens with attendees from across the region including Orleans and Portland and features receptions and entertainments for the visiting members during their stay in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
Orleans
Portland
Ore
Also Mentioned on This Page
Florence Dunlea
Brockton, Mass
Louise Gieschen
Red Cross Street
B. J. Mintz
No. 410
Queen Street
Dr. Ackerman
East Wilmington
Woman’s Missionary Auxiliary
Grace Methodist Church
S. J. Stiebel
No. 210
Chestnut Street
Mr. Stiebel
Chicago
Grace Methodist Church Canning Club
No. 207
North Fifth Street
Pearsall-Latta
Agnes White
Mary Noble Burkhead
Lexington
Mary Gordon
Rachel Kornegay
Mount Olive
Pearsall
Fernside
New York Times
Wellesly College
Lillian Solomon
8. Solomon
Roy Williams
Charleston
Ss. C
D. C. King
W. W. Rock
W. H. Sprunt
Mr. Rock
Chapman-Alexander
Tabernacle
E. R. Hart
Murchison National Bank
Hart
Davis
Jefferson Davis
Cape Fear
United Daughters of the Confederacy
W. L. N. Armory
R. C. Cantwell
James G. Kenan
Julia Post
A. M. Waddell
W. V. McRae
Fort Fisher
Crypt
E. D. Williams
Mare Sanders
Helen Dunn Creasy
Rebecca Keathley
Confederacy
J. B. Cranmer
Mississippi
E. K. Bryan
William Peck
Justin White
E. L. Prince
Lena Beery
Child Conservation League of America
Hemenway School
Thomas A. Lawther
St. John’s Mission Playground
M. H. Longfellow
Harry Payne
George Boney
D. E. Boney
Fannie Palmer
Robert Palmer
Salisbury
John McNair
Rockingham
Marie Judge
Fayetteville
Rock
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A. D. Brown
MR. Carney
University of North Carolina
James Y. Joyner
Greenville
East Carolina Training School
Eliza Rouse
Europe
Kinston
USA
the Reily-Taylor Company
New Orleans
Saris
Hudnut
Lilly of the Valley
Jergen
Java
Woodbury’s
Madame Cavalier
Colgates
Diana
Williams
Mennen’s
Babcock’s
Spooner
Lazelle
Eos Ose
SOAPS
Armour
Colgate
Sweet Maiden
Belk
Castile
Wiliams
Remmer
Ene
E . Adess
Whee
Belk -Williams
Coast Artillery School
Fort Monroe, Va
Ea H
Eranklin Seger
Saeed Gein Ieee
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