St Matthew’s Lutheran to Celebrate 25th Anniversary
St Matthew’s Eng raneelical Lutheran church plans a three day program for the 25th anniversary. Committees include Church Council led by G F Seitter, Ladies Aid led by Fred Seitter, and Missionary Society led by A J Miller with several officers. Pastor J N Clausen will preach Sunday evening and a general congregational question session is set for Tuesday.
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St. Matthew's Engraneelical Lutheran Church
Ware
Church Council
G. F. Seitter
Messrs
William Oterey
W. W. Koch
E. C. ‘Hopkins
James Dowden
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred Seitter
A. E. Shands
W. H. Koenig
William Schutt
Lena Avent
Woman's Missionary Socety
A. J. Miller
Hilen Kure
W. F. Koch
J. T. Cowan
Brothwood Committee
M. C. Rivenyork
Ciaivman
B. Clausen
St. Lutheran Church
Weuley
Manager Lake to be invited for Seaboard Air Line conference
Committees from the Chambers of Commerce Rotary Club Retail Merchants Association Travelers Protective Association and United Commercial Travelers plan a meeting Saturday at 8 pm to urge C S Lake S A L general manager to attend a conference in Wilmington to explain delays and push for improved water train service between Wilmington Charlotte Rutherfordton. Delegations from towns along the line will attend.
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Seaboard Air Line Railway
Wilmington
Charlotte
Rutherfordton
Chambers Inmmerce
Rotary Club
Retail Merchants’ Association
Travelers’ Protective Association
United Commerci
C. S. Lake
Iin S.A. L
Winnington
Harlotte
S A. L
Minister Receives Gift Ford Car From Congregation
Rev. M. T. Plyler pastor of Circe Methodist church was surprised Friday afternoon when a Ford car was presented to him by members of the congregation. He accepted the gift and planned to use it in connection with his pastoral duties. Delegation accompanying him included Wm. Lawson, Thomas Eber, J. L. Sidbury, and M. H. Shepley.
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M. T. Plyler
Circe Methodist Church
Wien
Lmes
Plyler
Season at the Crest Fertilizer Shipments Face No Rail Hurdles
Railroads report smooth handling of fertilizer shipments despite car shortages and congestion. The season runs January 15 to March 15 with peak around March 1, as plants in Wilmington move many cars. Each car now carries 90 tons, up from 16 in prior years.
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Vilowsh
Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line
Varical Air Line
Now Hanover Included in Federal Good Roads Plan
McGirt, chairman of the county commissioners, wired Senator Cranmer and Representative Grant requesting New Hanover County receive federal good road funds for five years. Cranmer replied the inclusion would not conflict with current law. Details are to be received.
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McGirt
A Ll of
E. H. ‘Atner
Raleigh
Hanover County
Wake
Guilford
Tailman McGirt
Grant
Tarn
Jg Ulays
Llanover
Nator Cranmer
Ieee
Red Cross Nurses Roll of Honor
The Wilmington Chapter lists its Red Cross nurses subject to call for pestilence flood disaster famine or war. Names include Hattie Lowry Lois Toomer Grace Hengeveldt Gertrude Pettway Stella Pettway S. A. Kelly Lillian Martin Margaret Graham J M Cashwell Mattie Shackleford Mattie McNeill Mildred Hatch and noting former members Florence Perry Annie Ferguson and Margaret Lewis.
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Red Cross
Wilmington
American Red Cross Society
Hattie G. Lowry
Lois Toomer
Grace Hengeveldt
Gertrude Pettway
Stella Pettway
S. A. Kelly
Lillian Martin
Margaret Graham
J. M. Cashwell
Goldsboro
Mattie Shackleford
Tarboro
Mattie McNeill
Tarpon Springs
Fla
Mildred Hatch
Florence M. Perry
Annie Ferguson
Margaret Lewis
Chamber Extends Invite for Good Roads Meet to Wilmington
Wilmington seeks to host the North Carolina Good Roads Association annual convention at Wrightsville Beach in summer. Secretary H B Branch of the Chamber replies to Dr Joseph Hyde Pratt. last year’s gathering drew hundreds of delegates and strong city advertising. If accepted, local committees plan a larger event than 1916. The Rotary Club discussed the prospect at a recent meeting.
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Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina Good Roads Association
Wrightsville Beach
Joseph Hyde Pratt
Good Roads Association
H. B. Branch
Wilmington
North Carolina
Good Roads
Death of Miss Katie Walker in Petersburg Virginia
Miss Katie Walker of this city died in Petersburg Virginia Friday afternoon after a long illness She was 21 and survived by three brothers Thomas Harry and Charles Walker and two sisters Mamie Walker and Mrs Avery Her remains will arrive here Saturday and be interred per local arrangements
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Katie Walker
Mrs. Avery
Petersburg
Virginia City
Miss Walker
Messrs
Thomas, Harry
Charles . Walker
Mamie Walker
Reams
County Commissioners Oppose Rural Police Bill and Sheriff Salaries
New Hanover county officials at a special session rejected proposed bills to create rural policemen and raise sheriff and deputy salaries. The board argued salaries are fixed by statute and that adding officers would raise costs beyond the county budget. A telegram to Senator Cranmer urged defeat of the measures.
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L. Clayton Grant
New Hanover
EK. H. Cranmer
Senate
Senator Cranmer
E. H. Cranmer
Senate Chamber
Raleigh
N. C
New Hanover County
Board OF Commissioners
W. A. Williams
Michael Crowley
A. L. Kelly
J. J. Rackley
Sheriff’s Office
Wilmington
D L. Gore
Brunswick Bridge
Yopp
Brunswick
MacMillan
McGirt
Cape Fear
Ccounty
WeGht
Marsden Bellamy
Bellamy
Jackson
North Carolina
Board of Commissioners of
Red Cross mass meeting in Wilmington backs Wilson war effort
A large Wilmington crowd at the Academy of Music united in patriotic support for President Wilson as resolutions praised the Red Cross and allied organizations. Speakers reviewed Red Cross work, the Sanitarium, and national defense, urging renewed membership and readiness for war duties.
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Wilmington
Academy of Music
Red Cross
Woodrow Wilson
America
Archdeacon Thomas P. Noe
Cuthbert Martin
Red Cross Tuberculosis Hospital
Red Cross Society
National Special Aid Society
A. D. McClure
Red Cross Sanitarium
C. L. Pridgen
National Guard
Col. Walker Taylor
Thomas P. Noe
A. M. Waddell
Hemenway School
Beatrice Savage
Betsy Ross
Margaret Hanna
Josephine Dreher
David Harriss
Clearwood Vaughn
Fred Shepard
Mary Capps
Mary Bellamy Bagg
Archdeacon Noe
United States
American National Red Cross
National Special Aid
Boy Scouts
Girl Scouts
Needlework Guild of America
Hanson Defeats Beal in Straight Wrestling Matches
Fritz Hanson outboxed Fred Beal in two falls at 22 and 10 minutes respectively. Hanson dominated with a crotch and half Nelson then body scissors and arm lock, Beal succumbing as the Swede refused to endure foolishness. The promoter said no rematch unless opponents offer real merit.
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Fritz Hanson
Fred Beal
Hanson
Beal
Lewis T. Moore
Taxpayer's estate exhausted before tax sale settlement
The board finds the taxpayer's personal estate exhausted before the sheriff is allowed to settle with the county for 1916 taxes based on the real estate tax sale certificate.
Librarians Convene in Atlantic City for Library Institute Session
Librarians and library experts gathered in Atlantic City for the American Library Institute meeting and the joint New Jersey audits session. The two day program covers all aspects of library work with discussions on the latest practices.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Library Institute
New Jersey
Debatable Quote Sourcing Noted in Washington Post Snippet
A brief, era-styled line appears to critique searching departing Americans by diligent Teutons aiming to catch every guilty sandwich, reflecting sharp wartime style in a single-scene quotation from the Washington Post.
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Teutons
Washington Post
Chamber of Commerce Seeks Wilmington Payroll Figures
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce asks local firms to report approximate past year payrolls. Secretary Howard B. Branch mails postal cards urging replies. No names will be used and only totals published to dispel belief of a small annual payroll.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wilmington
Howard B. Branch
Commercie Bulletin
Orioles To Train In Wilmington For Three Weeks
Wilmington prepares as the Baltimore Orioles hold a three week spring training in the city starting March 15. Exhibition games slated with Clark Griffith’s Washington Senators March 23 and 24 at Sunset Park, plus appearances by the Braves and the rejuvenated Yankees en route north. The Chamber of Commerce Advertising Committee approves about 200 dollars to bring the major leaguers, with Mayor Moore and City Council asked to back map printing for distribution.
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Wilmington
Baltimore Orioles
International Baseball League
Clark Griffith
Washington Senators
Boston Braves
New York Yankees
Sunset Park
Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Messrs. C. van Leuven
George P. Galvin
Wm. E.lawson
T. A. Green
J. E. Thompson
W. E. Price
Baltimore
Senators
Orioles
Braves
Yankees
Wild Bill” Donovan
P. Q. Moore
City Council
Engineering Department
Detroit Tigers Begin Spring Training Camp in Texas
Detroit Tigers main squad sails or travels to Waxahachie Texas for spring training with 29 players under manager Jennings. The group will assemble with additions en route and others joining from home to start workouts.
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Detroit Tigers
Detroit
Mich
Waxahachie
Texas
Jennings
Ruthless Phase in Uboat Warfare Noted by Baltimore Sun
The Baltimore Sun laments the ruthless phase of Uboat warfare, noting aggressive tactics and countermeasures by both sides. The piece highlights intensified submarine activity and the resulting strategic deception.
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Baltimore Sun
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Eee Ser
Wilmingtom
J. M. Soley & CO
Que Price Clothiers
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King’s Business College
Raleigh, N. C
Charlotte, N. C
International League
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