Local society and visitors in Wilmington area
A jumble of names mentions Annie Ray McGowan visiting Thelma Cole in Jacksonville and numerous Wilmington and coastal figures traveling, visiting relatives, and attending events. Notices include Red Cross trips, visits to Garland, Atkinson, and Marion, and a bank convention invitation for the North Carolina bankers association in Wrightsville Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Aid Society
St. Wiews Lutheran Church
Murion
Southport
Maith
Harper
Coles
Potqunitarion
Wilmington
Manirv
Police Miiere
Jie Naval
Ilnpz
Marine Hospital
Seminole
Ted Cross
Carolina Bankers’ Association
Res Beach
North Carolina
Blakeney
Str
W. A. Hunt
Henderson
N. C
Building Permit Granted for Brick Warehouse Project
Aire Ching Charles Schnibben receives a building permit for a brick warehouse at the terminal yards for the mi Supply Company. Construction is planned with a 49 percent completion target and an estimated cost of S 0lt Sy fy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aire Ching Charles Schnibben
Mi Supply Company
Cross as Christian Key in Early 20th Century Sermon
William T. Ellis argues the crucifixion is central to Christianity and the path to power. He links sacrifice to service, notes war unites humanity, and calls for comradery with the cross, citing Pilate, soldiers, and Mary as witnesses. The piece blends religious reflection with wartime sentiment and moral exhortation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Calvary
Jesus
Mary
Kingsley on Work and Virtue in Daily Labors
The quote argues daily duties compel effort and develop temperance, self-control, diligence, and strength of will, creating virtues the idle never know. It asserts mandatory work yields growth despite personal preference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Kingsley
No, The Harvest of Souls Proves Life
A compact reflection on moral testing where wheat and tares grow together. The measure of life lies in which is cast out when the truth is revealed about a person.
True Man of Heart Amid Frail Dust and Flesh
A compact meditation on inner virtue shared through a moral exhortation. It urges self-examination and resilience, suggesting true strength lies in moral steadiness rather than outward frailty. The aphorism frames pain in others as a mirror of self and calls persistent self-improvement.
To mend the mind is to lift the life motto
The saying suggests inner thought shapes outward life. It echoes the proverb as a man thinketh so is he, linking mental discipline with personal outcome and wellbeing. The phrase emphasizes self-help roots and moral focus.
Minds and wiser minds in conversation
A quotation by Amos R. Wells argues that interaction with wiser minds enhances thinking and broadens the circle of people who share knowledge. The stronger the intellect, the more others place themselves as knowledgeable in certain areas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos R. Wells
Farm Improvement Shown By Bountiful Crops
Quoted remark from Amos R. Wells highlights visible farm progress as proof of improvement in life and mindset. The saying links practical crop success to personal development and growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amos R. Wells
The Sinful Condition and Spirit’s Help on Earth
A devotional note stresses the cleansing blood of Jesus and the Spirit’s aid to avoid sin. It urges believers to rely on divine power as they grow spiritually and acknowledge that no one is sinless while on earth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus Christ
Christ
Seven Sentence Sermons Fill A Civic Page
The page compiles multiple short quotes from Daniel Webster Anon Harriet Beecher Stowe Youth's Companion Galatians and Charles Kingsley. It presents moral reflections on patriotism contentment faith perseverance and resilience in life’s trials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel Webster
Western Union managers discuss Liberty War bonds plan
Managers from several Western Union offices in the Sixth District met with district manager C H Carroll of Charlotte to review a bond disposal plan for employees. Bonds would be sold on an installment basis over eighteen months. Attendees included D R Smith Kinston H B Bolles Washington J R Ray Laurinburg W L Hill Raleigh J G Bennett Fayetteville M R Southerland Atlanta and John Shinberger local office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Western Union
the Telegraph Company
C. H. Carroll
Charlotte
Messrs
D. R. Smith
Kinston
H. B. Bolles
Washington, N. C
J. R. Ray
Laurinburg
W. L. Hill
Raleigh
J. G. Bennett
Fayetteville
M. R. Southerland
Atlanta General Office
John Shinberger
Fire Chief Pushes Ban on Wooden Shingle Roofs
Fire Chief Charles Schnibben warns Atlanta’s rapid home blaze, fueled by wooden shingles, shows hazard of shingle roofs. He urges local safety steps and cites Atlanta’s ordinance prohibiting new shingle roof construction and regulating repairs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta
Charles Schnibben
City Hall Meeting Urges Aid for Armenians and Syrians
Tomorrow at 5 p m a gathering at City Hall invites churches fraternal groups and others to discuss relief for Armenians and Syrians. Mayor Moore called for broad participation to gauge support and plan a large mass meeting to mobilize local action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moore
Ambassa dor Fletcher denies 2000 youths fled to Mexico City
The report rejects rumors of mass flight to evade registration. Fletcher says there are not more than 20 American men of military age in Mexico City, countering claims of a large exodus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Fletcher
Local church services announced citywide
Corner Third and Orange streets Rev J M Wells pastors Sunday School at 9 45 and worship at 11 00 and 6 00 with Rev George M Mathis preaching Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 pm Winter Park Rev Andrew J Howell Sabbath services 8 pm Sunday School 3 30 Christian Endeavor 7 15 Midweek prayer 8 Visitors invited Delegado Bethany Presbyterian St Andrew's Pearsall Memorial Harnett Street Mission full schedule of Sunday School and worship services with times and pastors listed for each location.
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Third
Orange Streets
J. M. Wells
George M. Mathis
Presbyterian Church
Warsaw
Winter Park
Andrew J. Howell
St. Andrew’s
Fourth
Campbell Streets
A. D. McClure
D. D
Pearsall Memorial
East Wilmington
H. W. Koelling
Christian Endeavor
Harnett Street
Eighth
Harnett Streets
W. M. Baker
Dock Street Church Services With Rev. J E Reynolds
Dock Street invites all to attend Sunday services at 11 a m and 8 p m led by Rev J E Reynolds. Sunday School begins 9 45 a m Christian Endeavor at 7 15 p m and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 o'clock.
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Dock Street
J. E. Reynolds
Christian Endeavor
Baptist Meeting Announced in Winter Park
Winter Park revival schedule set with Rev. J L Shinn leading the 8 o clock meetings on Tuesday and Sunday sermons at 11 am and 8 pm The children present a program Sunday at 10 am Sunday School at 3 pm led by L M Rouse Rev J M Fleming of Lumberton will preach during the meeting starting Monday This will be their thirty third joint gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winter Park
J. L. Shinn
L. B. Boney
Segate
L. M. Rouse
J. M. Fleming
L Lumberton
Peck Wood Prices for Oak Pine Mixed Wood by Load
Oscar P. Peck lists oak wood, mixed wood and pine wood by load with prices of 1.50 for oak and mixed wood and 1.35 for pine. All wood sent C O D.
St Pauls Episcopal Church announces June services and rector installation
The parish at Sixteenth and Market opens with Sunday School at 9 45 Morning prayer and holy communion at 11 when Rt Rev Thos C Darst will institute Rev D L Gwathmey as rector There is evening prayer at 6 A feast of St Barnabas the Apostle on June 11 at 10 Visitors welcome I very seat free
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul's
Sixteenth
Market Streets
Thos. C. Darst
D. L. Gwathmey
St. Barnabas the Apostle
Ivery
Church Services Announced for Fifth Avenue and Bladen Streets
Fifth Avenue Rev J H McCracken preaches 11 a m and 8 p m with Sunday School at 9 45 a m Prayer meeting Wednesday 8 o clock Ep worth League Tuesday evening Public urged to attend all services Bladen Street Rev E C Sell preaches 11 a m and 8 p m with Sunday School at 3 30 p m All church members urged to attend and the public invited to all services
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Fifth Avenue
J. H. McCracken
Epworth League
Bladen Street
Fifth
Bladen Streets
E. C. Sell
Lutheran St Pauls services and Doréas Society
Lutheran church at Market and Sixth streets led by Rev. F. B. Clausen offers services at 11 a m and 8 p m with sermons on Repentance and The Fate of The Good Sunday School gathers at 10 a m Doréas Society meets Thursday at 4 p m Visitors welcome at all services.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
Market and Sixth Streets
F. B. Clausen
Doréas Society
Corn Relief By Freezone Ad From Cincinnati Man
A small bottle of freezone, recently discovered by a Cincinnati man, is sold in drug stores for a few cents. Apply drops to tender corns and soreness disappears instantly. The corn loosens and can be lifted out with no pain or skin irritation. Works on hard and soft corns and calluses, shriveling them away as if by magic. Genuine labels are yellow.
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Cincinnati
Suburban Schedule Effective June 9 1917
Suburban train times list weekday centers Lumina Beach and Windward stops. Local trains run from centers at 6 15 AM through 11 46 PM with half hour intervals to 5 30 PM and later departures. Express 6 10 PM daily except weekends stops at major streets and Beach area stations.
Freight schedule for Wilmington and Ly Beach lines
Freight and passenger timetable details show daily departures from Wilmington and Ly Beach with multiple morning and afternoon slots. Sunday service at Center and Ly Beach lists early morning departures and late night runs, plus freight depot hours and telephone contact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Beach
Train Schedule Between Wilmington and Lumina Beach
Freight Depot opens 10 to 11 A M. Sunday afternoons and during heavy travel periods. Express trains run between Wilmington and Lumina Beach stopping only at 5th 7th and 9th streets Wilmington and all Beach stations.
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3Rd
5Th
7Th
9Th Streets
Wilmington
Winter Park Gardens
Sea Gate
Wrightsville
Beach
Lumina
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Annie Ray McGowan
Thelma Cole
Assennie Cole
Jacksonville
Uy Cole
Lollie Russell
Orton
Ars
Bland, Jr
Burgaw
Vrtle Vollers
ALIS
Norfleet
Uliss Fjolk
Weildl
Qc. T. Meyers
Helen Ve
E. F. Carpenter
Ayer
Rity
Waterbury Roberts
J. Ake
Vrs
Cuthbert Martin
Garland
Stace
Atkinson
Red Cross
Graham and Children
Cave Springs
Fla
Grays
Agen
Nan Copeland
Dalton
Augusta
Irs
D. A. Humphrey and Son
Noues
A. H. Stanni
New Bern
S. Holden
Winterck, WI
Luke's Hospital
J. Patt Ror
Kneisel
Advt
Tex
IFMM
Jack Co Young Women's
A.D. Brown
Black Cat Hosiery
William T. Ellis
Golgotha
Pilate
Jesus of Nazareth
Napoleon
St. Helena
God
Mexico
R. P. Anderson
Europe
John
Anon
Harriet Beecher Stowe
OSC
Belk - Williams Company
Presbyterian
Christian
Oscar P. Peck
Episcopal
Methodist
High Point
N.C
J. B. McCabe & CO
Murchison Bank
Wilmington, N
Peace Cross
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