Conventions See North Carolina Jewelers and Builders at Wrightsville Beach
Two conventions plan to meet at Wrightsville Beach this summer drawing delegates from across North Carolina. Jewelers from major cities will attend their annual meeting July 17 and 18, led by secretary treasurer William G. Frazier, with about a hundred delegates expected. The North Carolina Builders Association also aims to gather mid month, bringing many leading contractors and builders to the resort, confirming the area’s growing appeal for professional meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrightsville Beach
North Carolina Weir Association
Maser Piniders’ Association of
North Carlie
William G. Frazier
Jewelers
Rs Ol'iruam
Chamber of Commerce
Frasip
Durham
North Carolina Vastier Builders’ Association
Wrightsville
Wilmington
County Auditor Reports May Collections and June Balances
Monthly statement shows total May collections of 9587.46 and year end balance 68164.97, with June 1 disbursements 10834.17 leaving 57330.80. Department reports include Hospital Fund balance 14772.3, Road Fund 8156.42, General Fund 4347.29 balance 6718.41, Workhouse and Schol funds listed with various balances and disbursements. Overall fund balances and disbursements are provided for multiple county accounts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Orrell
Hopital Fund
Workhouse
Kneisel Arrives With Eleven Musicians For Lumina Season
Well known orchestra leader Kneisel arrives with eleven musicians signed by Tide-Neer Power Co to play dance music at Lumina this season. They came from Richmond after a concert there last night. The group opens the beach season with a Sunday schedule featuring morning and afternoon performances at Lumina and the Atlantic Wen get venue. Thor Destra and Nels Lanay are part of the lineup.
Tidewater Power Plans Employee Liberty Bond Purchase
Tidewater Power Company announces a payroll bonded purchase plan for Liberty Bonds issued by the U S government. Eleven subscriptions already, with applications rising, as employees can pay via small weekly payroll deductions toward $50 or $100 bonds dated June 15 1917 at 3 1 2 percent interest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raymond Hunt
Tidewater Power Company
United States
Libery
Mass meeting to discuss thrift and food conservation
The County Food Conservation Commission plans a large mass meeting at the Academy of Music on Thursday evening at 8. The program features reports from subsidiary heads, talks by county farmers, and details on a new central market for surplus vegetables. Mr W A McGirt will preside as the meeting aims to educate city and county residents in thrift and economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
County Food Conservation Commission
Academy of Music
Commission
Tabernacle
Castle Street
W. A. McGirt
The
Dispatch
Hints for the Home Gardens After Early Harvests
U S Department of Agriculture specialists urge home gardeners to plant late crops in freed ground. Recommend late Irish potatoes, Navy beans, sweet corn, string beans, beets, turnips, tomatoes, squash and pumpkins for value and storage. Also suggest winter onions, fall lettuce, and fall radishes as late-season options.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S. Department of Agriculture
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Iowa
Taxed With The Cost White Woman Made Pay Cost For Assaulting Daughter
Mrs. Quest Marlowe wife of Sam Marlowe of Bellwill Mill was tried and found guilty before Justice W A McGowan on a charge of assaulting her seventeen year old daughter Miss Annie. The girl showed a blackeye and the mother admitted striking her with a small stick. Costs were taxed against Mrs. Marlowe and a peace bond for the father was discussed but abandoned in a gentlemanly agreement allowing the youth to visit Miss Marlowe at home without fear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quest Marlowe
Sam Marlowe
Bellwill Mill
W. A. McGowan
Annie
George R. Marshal
Editor Paul Wierse Linked to German Ship Case in Charleston
John W. Gafford recalls Paul Wierse once worked in Wilmington as a printer and occasional editor about 20 years ago. He notes Wierse was bright, with brilliant editorials, and estimates Wierse would now be around 65 to 70 years old.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Wierse
Charleston
John W. Gafford
Evening Dispatch
S. C
Liebenfels
Wilmington
Wierse
Mr. Gafford
Gafford
Twelve-Oared Cutter Added to North Carolina Naval Militia
Lieut. Henry B. Peschau in charge of the First Division reports the North Carolina Naval Militia unit has been drafted into National Naval Volunteers and received a twelve-oared cutter for river training. The boat arrived from Washington via the Seaboard and is now in service for embryo sailors in boat handling and drills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry B. Peschau
North Carolina Naval Militia
Natonal Naval Volunteers
Washington, D. C
Seaboard
Large congregations form at Acme Presbyterian service
A continuous meeting at Acme Presbyterian Church draws large crowds with Rev. J. S. Crowley leading and Rev. Dr. A. W. Crawford preaching. Music is directed with assistance from Mr. E. B. Johnson of the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme Presbyterian Church
J. S. Crowley
A. W. Crawford
E. B. Johnson
One Chance Remains for Unregistered Draft Age Men
City and County Registration Boards issued instructions to grant a brief liberal period for unregistered men to enroll after June 5. Non residents may register under Paragraph 64, while those with legitimate excuses may be added to the roll of honor. Captain Meares at City Hall handles absentee cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas D. Meares
City Registration Board
Half Holiday for Clerks: Stores to Close Thursday Afternoons
Beginning this afternoon several major city retailers will grant weekly half holidays on Thursday afternoons during the summer. Participating firms include Atkinson & Watters, B. B. Bryan & Co., Hall & Durham, Inc., N. Humphrey, P. A. Marshburn, Peoples' Supply Co., and Wilmington Grocery Co. They will close at 2 o'clock each Thursday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atkinson & Watters, Inc
B. B. Bryan & Co
Hall & Durham,Inc
N. Humphrey
Load to Capacity Urged as Shippers Told to Use All Car Space
A Chamber of Commerce letter urges freight shippers to load cars to maximum capacity to speed Allied and domestic logistics. The Car Service Commission warns demand will outpace supply as troops deploy, and delays harm all. The note calls for a local campaign to improve loading efficiency and adjust old carload unit equivalents as needed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Car Service Commission
American Railway Association
Bureau
EH. E. Pratt
Funeral of Mr. J. G. Carney Held at Trinity
The funeral for J. G. Carney was held at Trinity Methodist Church with Rev. W. V. McRae and Rev. E. C. Sell officiating. The service concluded with burial in Bellevue Cemetery and graveside rites by George Washington Council J O U A M members. Pallbearers were W. R. Yopp E. V. McKenzie A. C. Devane E. B. H. Strunck D. B. Futrelle and E. P. Clarke.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carney
Trinity Methodist Church
J. G. Carney
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Bellevue Cemetery
W. V. McRae
E. C. Sell
George Washington Council
Funeral for 19 Month Old Edward Sprunt Emerson
Funeral services for little Edward Sprunt Emerson nineteen months old son of Mr and Mrs W P Emerson were held yesterday afternoon at 4 in the home of his parents with Rev R E Gribbin of St Johns Episcopal Church and Rev Dr J M Wells of First Presbyterian Church officiating. Interment followed at Oakdale cemetery with pallbearers S G MacMillan Bernard ONeill J H Rhoades and S A Metts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Edward Sprunt Emerson
W. P. Emerson
R. E. Gribbin
St. John’s Episcopal Church
J. M. Wells
First Presbyterian Church
Oakdale Cemetery
Messrs
S. G. MacMillan
Bernard O'Neil
J. H. Rhoades
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Beach
Schol Fund
Sicial Bridge Fund
TVR Ry Lalth
Ility
Kneisel
Warren
Windes T. W
Nature Club
Seiten Ci Pecy “Lore
Front Street
Tt. Utne Ny
Liggettset 1
Bacon Company
Dong
Tidewater’Power Co
Junie
Bellevue
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Jack
Wilmington Shoe Company
L. W. Wessell
Wilmington’s
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