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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 25, 1917

Page

6

Funeral of Mrs Kenly Wife of ACL Railroad President

The funeral for Mrs Isabella Mann Kenly wife of John R Kenly president of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad will be held at her residence 405 South Third Street tomorrow at 10 30 AM conducted by Rev J M Wells of the First Presbyterian church Interment will be in Oakdale cemetery Mrs Kenly a London Canada native and niece of the late Mrs W A Riach was long active in the local Young Women's Christian Association and was a devoted member of the First Presbyterian Church The survivor is her husband

Isabella Mann Kenly John R. Kenly Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company South Third Street J. M. Wells First Presbyterian Church Oakdale Oakdale Cemetery. the Announcement of the Death of Mrs. Kenly Wilmington Kenly London Canada W. A. Riach

Beets on Sale at Central Market for Canning

Large quantities of beets go on sale at Central Market tomorrow morning. Housewives may obtain bulk beets for canning by visiting the Tabernacle early. Superintendent Dempsey confirms the vegetables are of high quality and standard market hours will be observed.

Tabernacle Dempsey

Infant Death Prompts Citywide Condolences

Friends of Mr and Mrs R H Everett of 16 South Seventh Street mourn the death of their baby which occurred last night at 11 o clock at Marion Sprunt Memorial Hospital. Interment was held this morning in Bellevue cemetery.

R. H. Everitt No. 16 South Seventh Street Marion Sprunt Memorial Hospital Bellevue Cemetery

Dr. Carroll to Attend State Medical Meeting at Selwyn Hotel

Dr. Thomas B. Carroll of Charlotte will attend the 16th annual meeting of the State Medical Association at the Selwyn Hotel on Wednesday. The training board, chaired by Dr. Carroll, will hold sessions for applicants seeking practice licenses.

Thomas B. Carroll Charlotte Selwyn Hotel Aining Board Carrol

Duplin Women Demonstrate Canning Skills Across County

Miss Lucy Cobb home demonstration agent for Duplin County led her first canning demonstration in Warsaw with help from Mrs. Peterson and Miss Minnie Rhea as crowds watched. The event spurred Conservation Club interest and a township branch was organized at Concord schoolhouse with Miss Rhea as president and Mrs. Usher as secretary treasurer, followed by another demonstration in the afternoon.

Warsaw Lucy Cobb Duplin County Peterson Sampson Minnie Rhea Magnolia Conservation Club H. Faison Pierce Duplin County Cooperative Conservation Club M. H. Wooten Charles Carroll Concord Miss Cobb

Masonic Installation Of New Officers Tonight

Masonic lodges in Wilmington prepare for a joint installation at the Masonic Temple at 8 30 this evening. Grand Master C L Pridgen installs with Jos H Mitchell as marshal and Rev Dr A D McClure as chaplain guiding the ceremony for St John’s Lodge No 1 Wilmington Lodge No 319 and Orient Lodge No 395.

Masonic Masonic Temple C. L. Pridgen Jos. H. Mitchell P. M A. D. McClure St. John’s Lodge Wilmington Lodge Orient Lodge

White Sox travel uniform linked to Row lands loss

A brownish gray and black striped traveling uniform is mentioned as contributing to Row lands defeat. The piece notes a single flash at the tags and the opponent losing heart for past timing, suggesting a clue to performance without detailing specific games or dates.

White Sox Rowlands

Embargo Council Created To Enforce Export Controls

President Wilson issued an executive order creating an exports embargo council to administer provisions of the Espionage Act. The council will include the Secretary of State, Agriculture, Commerce, and the Food Administrator. Coal and grain are first under export control with shipping and rationing plans for neutrals. Secretary Redfield said act will be in operation within 48 hours.

Associated Press Washington Wilson Germany Secretary of Commerce Food Administration Council Redfield

Preparing for troops facilities provided in war effort

The French government has provided large buildings at a port for American troops to be landed for Salvation Army use, per Commandant James Yates. The British government has provided a club house and reading room in London for the same purpose. The information was sent from New York to Army posts nationwide.

Salvation Army James Yates New York London

Seashore Hotel Guests Include Noted Atlantans and Southerners

Airs V A McMichael of Atlanta is a guest at The Seashore. Mr and Mrs J H Cook of Fayetteville are registered at the Sea shore Hotel. Airs and Mrs M Greenwald and con of Spartanburg are Sea shore Hotel guests. Mr and Mrs L Raoul of Atlanta are among the Seashore Hotel guests.

V. A. McMichael Atlanta, Ga J. H. Cook Fayetteville Seashore Hotel Airs Mrs. M. Greenwald and Con Spartanburg, S. C Mrs. L. Raoul

Meetzer couple listed at Seashore Hotel

Mr and Mrs A M Meetzer of Columbia are recorded among guests at the Seashore Hotel.

McCormicks and Gray Arrive at Seashore Hotel

Mr. and Mrs. D. A. McCormick, Miss Ada McCormick and Mrs. S. A. Gray of McDonald Georgia are among the recent arrivals at the Seashore Hotel.

D. A. McCormick Ada McCormick S. A. Gray McDonald, Ga Seashore Hotel

Mr and Mrs A G Small Return From Wrightsville Beach

Mr and Mrs A G Small have returned to Calypso after attending the Bankers Convention at Wrightsville Beach.

A. G. Small Calypso Bankers’ Convention Wrightsville Beach

Mrs James C Braswell Returns Home to Rocky Point

Mrs James C Braswell has returned to her home at Rocky Point after a period away. The note outlines her residence and indicates a safe return to the local community.

James C. Braswell Rocky Point Wrightsville Beach

Group of youths at cottage No 25 chaperoned by Mrs Keen

Chaperoned by Mrs Charles Keen the party includes Misses Bessie King Laura Woody May Orrell Idoma Hewlett Charlotte Keen Ethel Orrell Lena Mary Herring Alice Rea Herring Margaret and Celia Herring spending this week at cottage No 25 as a school or social outing.

Charles Keen Cottage No Bessie King Laura Woody May Orrell Idoma Hewlett Charlotte Keen Ethel Orrell Lena Mary Herring Alice Rea Herring Margaret Celia Herring

Beach crowds swell at Lumina Seashore and Oceanic

About five hundred people enjoyed the surf at Lumina yesterday as The Seashore and The Oceanic beaches drew unusually large crowds. Officials estimate nearly a thousand wore swimsuits at both sites during the day and roughly three times that number visited.

Lumina

Beauty Parlor Owner Fractures Knee in Boardwalk Fall

Mrs Regina Knapper of New York City who runs Elite Beauty Parlor at cottage 310 Wrightsville Beach slipped on the boardwalk last night at about 10 oclock and fractured her kneecap. She was treated by Dr Thom as Green at Northrop Cottage and remains under care at James Walker Memorial Hospital this morning.

Regina Knapper New York City Wrightsville Beach Northrop Thomas Green James Walker Memorial

Seashore Hotel Welcomes Notables From Across States

Recent arrivals at the Seashore Hotel include A B Mitchell R A Davis W O Paine J J Merritt C E McKee E C Paddock B Dobson F I Connors J C Smith Frank North from Atlanta Ga E Smith Lawrenceburg N C H J Caffield High Point J W Clark Durham W EB Martin W W Burgers among others, reflecting a diverse guest list.

Seashore Hotel Messrs A. B. Mitchell R. A. Davis W. O. Paine J. J. Merritt C. E. McKee E. C. Paddock B. Dobson F. I. Connors J. C. Smith Frank North Atlanta, Ga E. Smith Lawrenceburg N. C H. J. Caffield High Point J. W. Clark Durham EB. Martin W. W. Burgers Char

Stingaree star in Fighting Heiress at Lumina bill

John Terrell Totte co stars with Marion Sais in The Fighting Heiress episode of the Stingaree sequel series headlining free movies at Lumina. The program also features Blundering Blacksmiths a Ham and Bud comedy with Ethel Teare.

True Boardman Marion Sais Lumina Ethel Teare

Beery Family Heads to Beach for July Month

Mr. W. L. Beery and his family have relocated to the coast and will reside at the beach for the entire month of July, enjoying seasonal seaside living.

McCormicks Take Housekeeping Break for Wrightsville Beach

Mr and Mrs J A McCormick left Greensboro yesterday at noon to spend a month at Wrightsville Beach, ending their housekeeping at Walker avenue. In Columbia, Mr and Mrs A M Meetze also departed Saturday for Wrightsville Beach North Carolina.

Greensboro Daily News J. A. McCormick Walker Avenue Wrightsville Beach Greensboro Columbia Record A. M Meetze N. C

Canning Demonstration at Mrs. E I Herring’s Home

The United Farm Women's Association invites women of the city and county to a canning demonstration at Wrightsboro station, Wednesday at 3 o'clock. The event aims to teach food preservation and encourage participation by Wilmington ladies. Car owners can provide transportation for neighbors without cars.

E. I. Herring Wrightsboro Station United Farm Women’s Association Wilmington Wrightsboro

Browns Lead Inning Hitters Among AL Clubs

The Browns have had more hitters among the first dozen batsmen than any other American league team, but it hasn't helped the Jones' to break into real society.

Browns Jones

Sackers Hal Chase and Walter Hoelke Still First Basemen

Hal Chase of the Reds and Walter Hoelke of the Giants remain the two first basemen who batted their way to fame last season.

Hal Chase Reds Walter Hoelke Giants

Boston Prepares for Elks Visit

Boston plans for the Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks national convention to bring 50,000 members and as many visitors. Elks will divert parade funds to Caliban at Harvard Stadium, aiding the Red Cross while raising a 1 million dollar patriotic fund. Activities include theaters, rides, rival tours, and seaside outings through a week of events.

Boston Mass The Benevolent and Protective Order of Elks Order Elks CaHban Harvard American Red Cross Greater Boston Trinity Church Alexander D. Mann John Dysart Grand Lodge Tremont Temple McCall Curley Paul Revere Copley Square Ellis Pale Face Dowell and Lawrence Merrimac Valley Vesper Country Club Lowell Lawrence Country Club Swampacott Beverly Manchester-on the-Sea North Shore Gloucester

Sunday School Attendance Leaders in City

Sunday school attendance totaled 443 at First Baptist, 275 at Grace Street Methodist, 226 at Southside Baptist, 199 at Fifth Avenue Methodist, 177 at St Andrew's Presbyterian and Delgado Baptist, 152 at Whitesboro Baptist, and 49 at Winter Park Presbyterian in yesterday's report.

First Baptist Grace Street Southside Baptist Fifth Avenue St. Andrew’s

War Relief Campaign Aims to Reach 40 000 Goal Tonight

War Relief workers at the YMCA report only 2 500 needed to finish the 40 000 goal with final tallies to be reported by 6 30 this evening. Red Division led by C C Chadbourn raised 13 280, White Division led by H Lacy Hunt 13 119, Blue Division led by C P Bolles 10 348. Enthusiasm ran high at today’s meeting as volunteers push to close the drive.

T Ce Academy of Music West-Whitlock W. L. Beery Cape Fear United Daughters of Confederacy Lena Beery Red Cross Columbia Record C. L. Vann Waterboro Columbia P. A. McDonald Richland Street Wilmington N. C Association C. C. Chadbourn H. Lacy Hunt C. P. Bolles Presbyterian Churches

Root Opens Dialogue With Russian Socialists in Moscow

Elihu Root and U S commissioners met June 22 in Moscow with Zemstvo and municipal unions, Workmen and Soldiers Deputies, and the industrial committee to test socialist support. Root praised Russia’s path to democracy as audiences cheered the Americans upon departure.

Associated Press Moscow Elihu Root American Commission Zemstvo Zemstvo Industrial Committee Root Russia Mr. Root M. Drigorieff Workmen’s Council America M. Grigorieff James W. Duncan American Federation of Labor

Ruth Suspended Indefinitely by American League President

Chicago June 25 Babe Ruth star pitcher with the Boston Americans was suspended indefinitely by AL President Johnson for striking umpire Owenson after being ordered off the field Saturday The action comes amid a protest from Ruth and team officials over the umpiring decision and the incident is being reviewed by league authorities.

Associated Press Chicago Babe” Ruth Boston Americans Johnson American League Today Owenson

Government alleges price fixing by coal operators in 1917 case

In federal court, the government charged 41 individuals and 102 companies with conspiring to fix coal prices under the Sherman act. Testimony cited a January Waldorf meeting where operators discussed charging $2 to $3 per ton, and circulars were sent urging minimum mine prices of $3 by April 1 with subsequent increases.

Associatedress New York Virginia W. J. R. Zimmerman Smokeless Coal Operators’ Association Waldorf Astoria Conncation Robert H. Gross New River Company o} thie \lite Oak Coal company George H. Capterton Scotia Coal and Coke Co Wassocltion Tidewater

Machine guns used on rioters in Cork

In Cork yesterday machine guns were brought into action against Sinn Feiners after clubs failed to quell the disturbances. One rioter was killed and another fatally wounded, with about a dozen others in hospitals. The riot was quelled without troops being deployed.

Associated Press Cork Sinn

American note at Peking aids China crisis

The American legation in Peking reported that the US note, expressing hope for an amicable solution to Chinese internal controversies, has had a beneficial effect and that different factions show willingness to compromise.

Associated Press Washington Peking United States

Also Mentioned on This Page

Annie Lucas Fifth Avenue Methodist Church Santa, Ga J. C. Pretlow Point Caswell Albert Farrior Kenansville Addison Iticand Lila Croom Burgaw Bertie Mae Weaver Red Cross Street Julia Scarborough S. H. Parker Chadbourn Harper-Tankersley Sanitarium Claudia Haynes Philadelphia Gertie Humphrey Sanford Nathan S. Haskett Syracuse, N. Y T. J. Rivenbark Wallace James Walker Memorial Hospital H. E. Walton Tidewater Power Company Southport Ladies’ Auxiliary Immanuel Presbyterian Church Princess Street W. Nicholas Post James F. Post Wrightsville Sound al Crighton Kenneth Backus Caldwell, N. J Winston-Salem Andrew J. Howell City R. A. Jenkins South Main Street Marie Turner W.P. Mangum Turner South Fourth Street W. P. Mangum Turner, Jr A. B. Lynch Ruth Annie Meade Charles Lynch Asheville Hilda Conyers Mary Wright Taylor W. H. Sprunt, Jr W. C. Yarborough Lorena Shelly Harrissburgh J. M. Byrd Katherine Wollers Louis Hanson, Jr Whiteville J. A. Maultsby Hanson Cole Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor David Roberts Young People's Society Wesley Memorial Church Winter Park Housewives’ League Frederick Eugene Walker Ana Mary Clark Atlanta Georgia Peachtree Place Walker Idewater Power Company Cenney “Nahh Wooltex A. D. Brown Mrs. Kenly Coast Line Duplin Lodges of Masons Wrightsville A. M. Meetzer Palm Beach Priestley Belk-Williams Company
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