Enthusiasts push to revive East Carolina baseball league
John W. Blomme of Wilmington meets with authorities in Fayetteville Lumberton and New Bern aiming to revive the old East Carolina league for a summer circuit. Wilmington Lumberton and New Bern are named with two more towns possibly joining the four club plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
I. John W. Blomme
East Carolina
John W. Blomme
Fayetteville
Eastern Carolina
Lamberton
Isuspatch
Wn Lamberton
Blomme
Visini
Wilmington
Lumberton
New Bern
Serall
Tispatch
Fast Carolina
Limberton
Lumber
Lumon
City Attorney Ruark Discusses Statewide Public Defender Bill
City Attorney Ruark returned from Raleigh and said the statewide municipal public defender bill passed the Senate and moved through the House. He noted that Delaware county and other counties seek wage-claim suits to secure counsel, while Iredell Ives prepared a related measure that may face changes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruark
Grant
Cranmer
Robert Ruark
Raleigh
Will
Senate
Il Wall
Tranover
Lerh
Iredell ‘Ives, Esq
Weather Highlights Show Lowest February Averages Since 1911
The February meteorological summary from the U S Weather Bureau notes average temperature near 48 degrees, low for six years except last year. Precipitation averaged 1.18 inches, the lowest on record at the resort station. The sun shone on 14 of the 28 days, exactly half the month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cut
United States
Weather Bureau
South on eve of greater prosperity says Henry Meyer
Henry Meyer reports from New Orleans and Atlanta that the South is recovering. He notes increased shipments and abundant bank deposits in New Orleans, with imports and exports 20 percent higher in January 1917. He highlights the city dock system as city owned and tenants paying rents. In Atlanta mills run full time, but labor shortages hinder expansion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Meyer, Esq
New Orleans
Atlanta
Heyer
South
Great Southern
Mr. Heyer
New Orlean
Scouts Approve 500 Budget for Tag Day Effort
The local Boy Scouts council in the YMCA building approves a 500 budget for tag day planned tomorrow to raise funds. A second tag day is set for Wrightsville Beach on July 4. The court of honor will require examinations for first class scouts and record keeping is urged with new record books. Executive committee members are Merritt president Blair vice president Boatwright secretary and Longley Hunt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scouts of America
Wrightsville Beach
Court of Honor
John J. Blair
Raymo
Hunt
D. H. Howes, Jr
M. Boatwright
J. H. Sidbury
Messrs
B. A. Merritt
S. M. Boatwright
H. E. Longley
Raymond Hunt
Monthly Police Report Shows Arrests Split by Race
The Police Department reports 167 arrests in the month, 115 colored and 52 white. Offenses include disorderly conduct, assault, larceny, vagrancy, carrying concealed weapons, and violations of prohibitions and tax ordinances, with colored arrests leading in most categories. The data suggest a general monthly rise in arrests compared with prior months.
Gardner Stopped After Comeback Hopes Fade
Veteran New England middleweight Jimmy Gardner appeared poised for a comeback but was stopped in ten rounds by Joe Eagan. Earlier, Gardner had dispatched two opponents with ease in prior bouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jimmy Gardner
New England
Joeo Eagan
Identity of Boy Determined in Cape Fear River Death
The decomposed body found near the Cape Fear river was identified as James E. Dasher a ten year old colored boy, son of Pearl Gilliam of 917 Shutts alley. He drowned at the market house wharf on January 30 and a coroner’s verdict found no one responsible.
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Cape Fear River
James E. Dasher
Pearl Gilliam
Shutts Alley
Market House Wharf
Dispatch Office
M. L. Winner
Mrs Swindell Dies After Lingering Illness at 74
Frances A. Swindell, widow of W H Swindell, died at Winter Park home of her son at 4 this morning after a lingering illness. A devout Fifth Avenue Methodist member, she aged 75. Survived by son C E Hall and several grandchildren including James Hall, C G Hall, Mrs W G Lacy, and Miss Fannie B Hall. Also four half sisters in Wrightsville. Funeral Saturday at 4 from Fifth Avenue Methodist, Rev J H McCracken officiating. interment Bellevue Cemetery. Pallbearers not yet chosen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fifth Avenue Methodist Church
Frances A. Swindell
W. H. Swindell
C. E. Hall
Winter Park
Death of Former UNC Student George McNider
Former University of North Carolina student George McNider of Chapel Hill, a 1914 Sigma Nu member, died in Atlanta Georgia. He had lived in Greenville South Carolina in recent years. The funeral was held yesterday at Chapel Hill. His widow Louise Lamar visited Wilmington and is remembered there.
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State University
University of North Carolina
George McNider
Chapel Hill
McNider
Sigma Nu
University
Greenville
Atlanta
Louise Lamar
Wilmington
Winter Park Defeats Masonboro Basketball Easily
Winter Park school beat Masonboro 22 to 4 in a one sided game at Winter Park Wednesday afternoon. The first half was 6 to 0 and Masonboro attempted some scoring in the second half but the locals widened the margin. Both sides fouled but free throws were rare. The contest used 20 minute halves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Masonboro
Winter Park
Masonboro Schol
Hanson and Beal Meet Tonight in Woolvin Hall
Fritz Hanson and Fred Beal will wrestle tonight at Woolvin Hall, starting 8:30 PM. Beal aims to pin Hanson in two falls, while Hanson seeks victory after a recent setback. A likely long, fast match may preclude preliminaries and may affect a Hanson Gardner rematch in Wilmington or Charlotte.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolvin Hall
Fritz Hanson
Fred Beal
Cowpens
S. C
Gunner McGurley
Jimmie” Wade
Beal
Hanson
Dame Fortune
Columbia
John Kilonis
Land of Nod
Mass Meeting Tonight on Red Cross Plans at Academy
Red Cross mass meeting at the Academy of Music at 8 30 will discuss city wide coordination of patriotic groups under one head. Elks Lodge and North Carolina Sorosts promise relief aid. program features music, prayers, talks by Drs Nesbitt Wessell and others, with Boy Scouts as attendants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Cross
Academy of Music
Red Cross Society
Wilmington Lodge of Elks
North Carolina Sorosts
A. D. Mec Clure
American National Red Cross
W. H. Milton
Wilmington
The
National Guard
C. L. Pridgen
J. J. Hurt
Y M C A Leader Calls for Large War Mobilization
General Secretary J B Huntington of the local Y M C A says a large number of volunteers would be needed in event of war and urges civic backing and preparedness among members. He outlines potential roles and emphasizes community support for defense efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. B. Huntington
Farm Women Meet At Myrtle Grove Sound Gathering
The United Farm Women of Myrtle Grove Sound held its regular monthly meeting at Mrs. Henry Taylor's home Thursday afternoon. Mrs. J. P. Herring served the members sandwiches.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Herring
United Farm Women of
Myrtle Grove Sound
Henry Taylor
Local Association Eyes War Service and Fund Drive
Mr John R Mott of the international committee seeks volunteers for field service if war comes. The board plans a 6000 dollar campaign to stabilize finances and allow staff to volunteer while keeping the business in good order. Mrs Henry Horne presided as members heard talks by Mr and Mrs J P Herring who shared sandwich making tips and recipes. Routine business included roll call minutes reading and dues collection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John R. Mott
International Committee
Henry Horne
J. P. Herring
Night school enrollment urged by March deadline
Those wishing to enroll for the night school must give their names. It is desired by those who will supervise the night school to inaugurate soon that applicants leave their names at the Board of Education office during the first week in March.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Education
Y M C A Basketball Teams Begin Final Round
Y M C A Friday Night League teams face the last round of play as four clubs meet to complete a single round before the 1916-17 season ends. The Red Sox meet the Americans in a likely tight opener while the Tigers duel the Athletics in a contest between the league’s low percentages.
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Association
Red Sox
Americans
Sox
Tigers
Athletics
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IMF
Eastern Carolina League
OCAL
Boy Scouts
Monthly Police Report
Cape Fear
Son of Pearl — Gilliam
Mrs. Swindell
Mr. M'Nider
Hanson and
Beeal
Pink Gardner
Gardner
Charlotte
Mecklenburg
Queen City
Mr. Gardner
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
J. M. Soley & CO
One Price Clothiers
North Front Street
Elvington’s Pharmacy
Cor. 2Ndland Princess Sts
Bon Marche (Incorporated
Colgate
Pear
New York
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