Social and Military Notes From New Bern Society
Society news from New Bern lists H. B. Bryan Jr visiting with friends, Annie Wilson heading to Hendersonville for a week, Miss Margaret Glass returning home from Lynchburg, and O F Johnson returning from Raleigh on business. Activities include Luther League at St Matthew’s Church, Winter Park Women’s prayer group for the boys over there, W C A board meeting, Women’s auxiliary at Winter Park Presbyterian, Herbert F. Wilder’s trip to Gastonia, Mrs I F Cates and family’s return from Durham, Massette Teachey arriving overseas, Lt Commander Lewis B. Davis wedding in Greenwich, Red Cross lawn party at Carolina Place, and a Sunday School lecture by Rev E C Sell. Announcements also mention Mrs Charles M Campbell’s Greensboro trip and Sergeant W H Kinnery’s Fort Caswell posting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. F. Cates
Forrest
Mary
Durham
Calotabs Calomel Reform Promises Gentle Purification
A physician endorsed Calotabs as a safer, milder calomel substitute. One tablet at bedtime with water purges and purifies without nausea or griping. Next morning the liver is cleansed and the system purified, with no dietary restrictions. Sold in sealed packages for thirty five cents, guaranteed by your druggist.
Beach Guests and Seasonal Dances at Wrightsville Seashore
The Seashore hotel hosts a roster of visitors from Greenville to Philadelphia. Lumina crowd enjoys an Elam orchestra as pow wow delegates arrive for the Carolina Georgia light and power convention at Oceanic hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. C. Redwine
Monroe
Seashore Hotel
J. W. Kirkpatrick
Greenville, S. C
Edith Redwine
Asheville
J. D. Dial and
Columbia
Lumina
Elam
Light
Carolina
Georgia
Oceanic Hotel
Charles B. Hooper
Benedict Maryland a Fishing Village on the Patuxent
Travelette Benedict Maryland rests on the Patuxent tidal waters forty miles southeast of Washington. The town shows movie fishing village traits with rotting wharves shells and weathered houses. Oysters fish and other seafood abound while Washington anglers arrive weekly by auto. Local hosts convert old farmhouses into informal hotels and native mariners profit by guiding visitors to the deeper waters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
Maryland
Patuxent River
Washington
Patuxent
Chesapeake Bay
Birthday list marks notable births on this date
Senator Thomas J. Walsh of Montana born at Two Rivers Wisconsin 59 years ago today. Charles L. McNary Oregon senator candidate born near Salem Oregon 44 years ago today. Sir Harry Johnston London explorer and administrator born 60 years ago today. Sir Oliver Lodge English scientist born 60 years ago today. Rt Rev Charles E Woodcock Louisville bishop born New Britain Connecticut 64 years ago today. Stanley Coveleskie Cleveland Indians pitcher born Shamokin Pennsylvania 28 years ago today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas J. Walsh
Montana
Congress
Two Rivers
Wis
Charles L. McNary
United States
Oregon
Salem
Ore
Harry Johnston
London
Oliver Lodge
Charles E. Woodcock
Louisville
New Britain
Conn
Stanley Coveleskie
Cleveland
Shamokin
Names In the News on Young Turks and Turkey Germany ties
The note profiles the Young Turks as Turkish nationalists who support militarism and alliances with Germany in the European war, detailing their nationalist aims and political stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Turks
Turkey
Germany
A Daily History Snapshots From The Past
One hundred eighty one eight London began preparations for celebrating the marriage of King William IV and Princess Adelaide. Seventy five years ago Henry R Cleveland educator and author died at St Louis. Fifty years ago Massachusetts legislature adjourned after the longest session. Twenty five years ago Antwerp public prosecutor residence damaged by dynamite blast believed anarchist in origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William IV
Princess Adelaide
Henry R. Cleveland
St. Louis
Lancaster
Mass
Massachusetts
Antwerp
Drs Flo Halverson Drives 16 Miles For Public Highways
Drs Flo Halverson of Alfalfa County Oklahoma towed a four rule vehicle and hauled 16 miles of public highway into good shape under a rural road maintenance effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Drs. Flo Halverson
Alfalfa County
Okla
Elevators at Waldorf Astoria Now Operated by 15 Women
The Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York has installed 15 young women as elevator operators. This shift marks a notable change in hotel service, highlighting new roles for women in a landmark city property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hobbs Announces Daughter Anna May to Ivey J Sutton
Julius C Hobbs announces the marriage of his daughter Anna May to Ivey J Sutton set for Friday May 24 1918 in Wilmington North Carolina. The bride is sister of J C Hobbs Jr of Wilmington and is noted as having many friends in the area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Julius C. Hobbs
Anna May
Ivey J. Sutton
Wilmington
North Carolina
J. C. Hobbs, Jr
S S S Blood Remedy Long Trusted By Druggists
A historical note highlights S S S as a reliable blood remedy sold by druggists for over fifty years. It warns against letting ailment drugs creep in and recalls the long-standing use of this medicine in the U S.
Foreclosure Sale of Boats at Wilmington Courthouse Door
Greenfield Park Development Company announces a public auction on June 2 1918 at Wilmington NC courthouse door with sale of ten steel Mullens seven Michigan boats two Old Town canoes a salt launch named Dixie and all gear from Greenfield Lake. Proceeds to settle debts of J H Johnson and J P Collett recorded in New Hanover County NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Dinkins
Wilmington
W. M. Cumming
New Hanover County
N. c
Niet Street
Css Street
Ninth Street
Castle Street
Castle Stra
Ilmington
Stacy Adams
Wilmington Homstead and Loan Association
City of
Spigith Street
Nixon Street
Eighth Street
Inj
T. J. Quinlivan
A. Adams
Sckepha
Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association
John D. Bellamy
J. H. Johnson
J. P. Colleg
New Hiover County
North Carolina
Mortin
Greenfield Lake
Greenfield Park
Company
Sb. Court
Alice
Jarkins
Kins
John Thomas Harriss
John J. Furlo
Pearce
Thomas Pearce
Heatt En Pearce
Rebercee Pearce
Clarence Pearce
Edward Harriss
William
Hart
Frances Harriss
Ralph Harris
Gar Harriss
Nicholas Harriss
Lb' la J. M. Woolard
Tessie T. Harper
Sir Harper
Iltr
Second Street
Queen
Willam M
Also Mentioned on This Page
H. B. Bryan, Jr
New Bern
Annie Wilson
Mornig
Hendersonville
Margaret Glass
Lynchburg
Lila Jacobs Robinson
Laura Jacobs
Greenville
Luther League
St Matthew's Luthap Church
Kenneth Otten
Winter Park
The
Association
Winter Park Presbyterian Church
Herbert F. Wilder
B. & L. Association
Gastonia
Thomas D. Davis
Lewis Bushong Davis
Mary&. Sheba
Greenwich
Davis
France
Red Cross
Carolina Place
H. E. O'Keefe
Wrightsville Avenue
E. C. Sell
Bladen Street Methodist Church
Jesus
Charles M. Campbell
Philadelphia
W. B. Beery
South Fifth Street
Greensboro
Campbell
W. H. Kinnery
Fort Caswell
Wrightsville
Fanson Robinson
C. S. Mozart
T. W. Park
Macon
Charles N. Malone
New York City
E. Robinson
Boston
John B. Daffin
Davidson College
E. Steele
Birmingham
J. T. Martin
Charles Woods
R. Alderman
R. H. Bruce
Alcola
S. C
Hughes Spalding
Albert E. Thornton
Atlanta
Marie Carlton
Belk-Williams CO
Foulard
Our Nation Department
Belk-Williams Company
Amoskeg
Park
Toile du Nord
J. W. H. Fuchs’ Department Store
Grove’s
Pomse
Grove
Sumona
Dauber
Lamb’s
N. Jacobi Hardware Co
Fruman
Azurea
Carmen
Dagett & Ramdale
Melba
Our Soda Wer Ee Een Te Compayne Drug CO
Peterson & Rulfs
Chichester
Pat Chichester
Ninth Aim
Imine
M. Cumme
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