Atlantic Coast Line Tied to Wilmington Camp Loss, Says Taylor
Mr J Allan Taylor a member of the Chamber of Commerce committee voiced the opinion that the Atlantic Coast Line had a hand in Wilmington losing the National Guard camp which went to Fayetteville He emphasized no company officials were involved but asserted executives influenced site selection Quarters echoed hope Wilmington might still secure a camp and work would continue
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Allan Taylor
Special Chamber of Commerce Committee
Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington
National Guard
Fayetteville
Taylor
Wrightsville Beach Visitors Reported At Seashore Hotel
The Wrightsville Beach scene lists guests from Memphis Atlanta Columbia Augusta and Durham among Seashore Hotel and Paris Cottage registrations. Notables include D I Black C O Clark J B Dial T G Horand John Caldwell Ethel Miller Cora Miller Jane Temple and B W Fassett with Baptist Seaside Assembly attendance planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. G. Horand
John Caldwell
Augusta, UN
Seashore Hotel
Ethel
Cora Miller
Rowland
Wrightsville Beach
Many Visitors and Social Updates from Currie
Local society notes list Miss Bertha King Miss Maggie Bass Miss Frances Robinson Miss Sallie Oldham Miss Olivia Miller Miss Louise Beale and others visiting or traveling to Knoxville Birmingham Montague and Rocky Point. Mr and Mrs J Frank Gochenour arrive from Richmond to make their home here. Mrs Elizabeth Fredericks improves and Mrs U S Snider visits Goldsboro. July brides announced Olivia Hewlett hosts engaging party with Charlie Farrar Eugenia Burriss and more.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Frank Gochenour
Richmond, Va
Olivia Hewlett
South Fifth Street
Charlie Farrar
Eugenia Burriss
Walter Noe, Jr
Cupid
Frank Mier
Eugenia Burriss- Garr Todd
Elizabeth Brady
Miss Dora Jolly Heads Through City En Route to Farmville
Miss Dora Jolly of Shallotte travels via city en route to Farmville to visit friends for several days. A social note reports a future wedding plan for Miss Lillian Reo and Mr. Roger Moore James in Rocky Mount, with a large shower hosted by Mrs. O. C. Fillyan on South Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daisy Williams
D. C. King
North Fifth Street
Phoenix
Elizabeth Fredericks
Magnolia
W. E. Bates
Red Cross
U. S. Snider
Southport
Snider
Dora Jolly
Shallotte
Farmville
Lillian Reo
Roger Moore James
Rocky Mount
O. C. Fillyan
South Front Street
Miss Reave
Conyers Lynch Wedding Held in Asheville Home
Mr. Charles Borden Lynd of this city and Miss Hilda Conyers daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. J. Conyers of Asheville were married at the bride's Cumberland Circle home in Asheville Tuesday. After a bridal tour in Virginia the couple will reside in Wilmington. Wilmington guests included Mr. and Mrs. A. B. Lynch, Miss Ruth Lynch, Miss Annie Meade Lynch, Miss Mary Wright Taylor, and Mr. William H. Sprunt Jr. the best man.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conyers
Ynch
Charles Borden Lynd
Hilda Conyers
J. J. Conyers
Asheville
Cumberland Circle
Virginia
Lynch
Wilmington
Mary Wright Taylor
William H. Sprunt, Jr
Leity
Funeral for S. S. Beery Held at Residence
Funeral services for railway engineer S. S. Beery were held at his residence 319 Queen Street yesterday at 4 p m. Rev W V McRae and Rev J S Crowley officiated. Interment followed at Bellevue cemetery with pallbearers R A Williams D B Futrer R M Walton and C H Batson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. S. Beery
James Walker Memorial Hospital
No. 319
Queen Street
W. V. McRae
Trinity Methodist Church
J. S. Crowley
Bellevue Cemetery
Messrs
R. A. Williams
D. B. Futrer
R. M. Walton
C. H. Batson
Short Court Session With Four Cases Before Recorder Harriss
Recorder Harriss held a brief morning session with only four cases on the docket. Three cases were continued, including charges against J. S. Brown and Andrew Jackson for driving ordinance violations and Lizzie Miller for carrying a concealed weapon. The Boutnie Bryant case was dismissed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriss
Tubbie Bryant
J. S. Brown
Andrew Jackson
Lizzie Miller
Death of Young Son William Thomas Walker Jr
William Thomas Walker Jr a two year old son of Mr and Mrs William Thomas Walker of 819 South Seventh Street died at James Walker Memorial Hospital at 1 35 this morning after a long illness Funeral services will be held at the residence tomorrow at 11 o clock with interment in Bellevue Cemetery The community expresses sympathy to the bereaved family
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Thomas Walker, Jr
Vlliam Thomas Walker
South Seventh Stret
James
Communion preparatory service at First Presbyterian Church
Members of the First Presbyterian Church are reminded of a communion preparatory service in the church lecture room this evening at 8 o’clock. The service will be conducted by Rev. John M. Wells D D. All are requested to be present.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Presbyterian Church
John M. Wells
D. D
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Fayetteville party stays at Paris Cottage beach
Miss Pearl Bethune and Miss Eve lyn Orrell join Messrs. H. B. Hammond and M. A. Bethune on a Fayetteville motor trip to the coast. They are registered as guests at the Paris Cottage for a beach stay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl Bethune
Evelyn Orrell
Messrs
H. B. Hammond
M. A. Bethune
Fayetteville
Paris Cottage
Bridge Benefit On Beach Raises Funds For Red Cross
A beach bridge tournament will be held Saturday morning at 7 30 for Red Cross to raise funds for local units. Tickets cost 25 cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Red Cross
Funeral of Capt. Jenkins in Winston-Salem
The funeral of Capt. R. A. Jenkins father of Mrs. Andrew J. Howell of this city was held from the Winston-Salem residence where he died Tuesday. Rev J. K. Phol and others conducted the services with interment in Moravian cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. J. Howell
Winston-Salem
R. A. Jenkins
Andrew J. Howell
J. K. Phol
Rondthaler
H. A. Brown
L. G. Luckenback
Major Mitchell Speaks on Trench Horrors to Red Cross Unit
Major A H Mitchell of the English Red Cross toured the United States and spoke to Wrightsville Beach Red Cross members after their meeting about trench warfare horrors in No Man's Land and Red Cross nursing. Mrs Cuthbert Martin also addressed the ladies on the topic of Service. The beach unit is praised for its excellent work under its officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Major Mitchell
Red Cross
A. H. Mitchell
United States
Wrightsville Beach
No Man's Land
Cuthbert Martin
Seashore Hotel Welcomes Notable Arrivals
Recent Seashore Hotel arrivals include J. C. Dockery of Rockingham C E McCullum of BurgaW B R Cotter and H D Beil of Bonce N C J L Wesson of Laurence and Ss C, marking a busy period for the seaside lodging.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seashore Hotel
Messrs
J. C. Dockery
Rockingham
C. E. McCullum
Burgaw
B. R. Cotter
H. D. Beil
Bonce
N. C
J. L. Wesson
Laurence
Ss. C
Baptists from Durham and Greensboro Attend Seaside Assembly
Miss Bettie Belle Teague of Greensboro Miss Maude Beaty and Mrs. E E Teague of Durham arrived yesterday to attend the Baptist Seaside Assembly at Wrightsville Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. W Fassett
Durham
City
Wrightsville Beach
Baptist Seaside Assembly
Bettie Belle Teague
Greensboro
Maude Beaty
E. E. Teague
Truck Drivers Wanted for Engineer Train Positions
Twenty automobile truck drivers are sought to enlist in the engineer supply train organized here. Each position pays well and requires familiarity with automobiles. More information available at the Wilmington Cigar Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Remains of Wilmington Boy Interred at Oakdale Cemetery
The remains of Austin Sykes, a Wilmington boy who drowned near Ottumwa Iowa, were received today in the city. They were carried from the station to Oakdale cemetery and laid beside his mother who died thirteen years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Austin Sykes
Wilmington
Ottumwa
Carrie
Oakdle Cemetery
Notable Guests Visit The Orton Hotel Figures In News Labor
Dr J F Blake of Chadbourn visits as an Orton guest. D B Strickland tours relatives near Warsaw. J D McLean of Fairmont stays as an Orton guest. J W Carter of Maxton visits the Orton Hotel. W W Gardner Southern Manager United Press Association attends as an Orton guest. Samuel T Meares editor of the Vla den Journal Clarkton attends, returning from Morehead City after NC Press Association meeting. E J Hale Jr publisher Fayetteville Observer arrives for North Carolina Association of Afternoon Newspapers meeting at Seashore Hotel Wrightsville Beach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. F. Blake
Chadbourn
Orton
Strickland
Warsaw
J. D. McLean
Fairmont
J. W. Carter
Maxton
Orton Hotel
WW. ©. Gardner
Southern Manger
United Press Association
Samuel T. Meares
Vladen Journal
Clarkton
Morehead City
North Carolina Press Association
E. J. Hale, Jr
Fayetteville
Brant Washburn stars in The Girl God Made For Jones
Lumina screens Brant Washburn in The Girl God Made For Jones a multi reel drama with tense thrills and an all star supporting cast. His Lesson a Vita graph comedy provides laughs for late viewers on Lumina's east verandas tonight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumina
Sterling
Brant Washburn
Jones
Vitagraph
East Verandas
Kneisel Orchestra Draws Crowds at Lumina and Oceanic
The Kneisel orchestra nightly attracts larger crowds at Lumina with audiences demanding encores and lingering for more music. They also supply performances at The Oceanic, enhancing guests’ enjoyment in that popular hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kneisel
Danish Steamer Ivigtut Sunk by German Submarine
The 456 ton Danish steamer Ivigtut was sunk by a German submarine outside the prohibited zone and without examination. Her commander reported the attack on arrival in Copenhagen. The crew were left in their boats about 150 miles from land.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Copenhagen
Ivigtut
Motoring to Wrightsville Beach Draws Burgaw Party
A Burgaw group travels to Wrightsville Beach for a midweek Lumina dance. Among the party are Geneva Quinn Isabelle Paddison Susie Faison Marie Pullen Annie Fay Keith Ruth Louise Moore Mary Miller Sallie Johnson Lyda Southerland and Mr and Mrs Fred Dees plus Will Hussey Cutler Moore Charlie Johnson Neill Moore Gray Stokes and Dr Shaw.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burgaw
Pender Chronicle
Wrightsville Beach
Geneva Quinn
Isabelle Paddison
Susie Faison
Marie Pullen
Annie Fay Keith
Ruth
Louise Moore
Mary Miller
Sallie Johnson
Lyda Southerland
Fred Dees
Will Hussey
Cutler Moore
Charlie Johnson
Neill Moore
Gray Stokes
Dr. Shaw
Lumina
Taylor trial details and witnesses in Wilmington case
The testimony centers on Miss Stokes and Charles Taylor with witnesses from Warsaw and Wilmington. Evidence includes alleged enticement to a house of ill fame, church sightings, and defense claims of a conspiracy by Miss Stokes and Pat Brewer to trap Taylor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Miss Stokes
Brewer
Bond
Ben Hollis
Taylor
Eighth Street
Seventh Street
Leon George
Neims
Coast Line
George
Lucille Garrison
Nelms
Pat Brewer
Ed Smith
Smith’s Township
Warsaw
Mr. Stokes
Smith
John Bowden
Bowden
Alice Bowden
C. W. West, White
Stokes
West
Thrower
Mr. West
Sady
W. H. Jackson
White
Duplin Record
Lis
Tie Ae
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wrightsville
Mrs
D. I. Black
Memphis, Tenn
Mrs. C. O. Clark
Atlanta, Ga
J.B. Dial and Family
Columbia, S. C
H. B. Crawford
Miss A. Crawford
W. F. Baynes
Winston- Salem
Joe Sloan
Wallace
Jane Temple
Lake View
S. C
J. J. Cain
Sarah Crain
Master J. Cain
Bertha King
Currie
Maggie Bass
Cordele, Ga
Frances Robinson
Sallie Oldham
Wrightsboro
Olivia Miller
Rocky Point
Louise Beale
Knoxville
Tenn
J. B. Angel
J. B. Taylor
Birmingham
Ala
Georgia Boney
Mamie Hudson
Washington, N.C
E. A. Outlaw
J. W. Drew
Aulander
W. B. Bagwell
R. D. Tucker
Grace Street
Claude Elmer McCullen
Herbert Broughton Thomas
Julia Elizabeth Maddox
Burgaw, North Carolina
Mr. Beery
Preparatory Service
Palm Beach
Cpapite
Capt. Jenkins
Oakdale
Wooltex
Cs Contuit
CSARR
A. D. Brown
Union Station
South Carolina
Eiss Stokes
Miss. Stoxes
Belk-Williams Company
Coffle
Luzianne
the Rmily- Taylor, Company
New Orleans
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