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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 03, 1917

Page

6

Local society notes highlight Easter postcards sale and exhibitions

Friday items report St Matthew's Lutheran Easter postcard sale via Otersen's store and society members. Also noted are Mrs. Cuthbert Martin’s return from hospital, A. Q. Clement's North Carolina Sorosis photo exhibit, and a Y M C A club event with awards and chaperoned couples.

Woman’s Missionary Society of St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Otersen Corner Fourth Campbell Steets

Auction Sales At Carolina Court Additions Prompt Prices

Thirteen lots in Carolina Court Addition sold at auction by United Realty Co on Friday with prices from 280 to 675 per lot. The W H Yopp property on South Front street sold to John H Hanbey and Dingin Bros for 22100, though sale confirmation by Mr Yopp is doubtful. The Clyde Liner Cherokee sailed to New York Friday night after loading cargo at Clyde terminals, arriving from Georgetown, S C Friday morning. Frank A Thompson now heads the business formerly run by the Columbia Naval Stores Co at 12 Princess street and Bagiees Island yards.

Carolina Court Addition United Realty Co W. H. Yopp South Front Street John H. Hanbey Dingin Bros Yopp Cherokee Bunnell New York Georgetown S. C Frank A. Thompson Columbia Naval Stores Company Princess Street Bagiees Island Thompson Columbia Navel Sare Company

Wilmington Lodge No 319 Emergent Communication

Masonic Temple March 19 71 schedule for emergent communication on Saturday at 3 00 PM in the fellowcraft degree. Visiting brothers invited to attend. By order of the Master J F Clowe Secretary.

J. F. Clowe Sec’y

London Press Frames German Plot as Dangerous Deception

London newspapers react to the alleged German plot in America with strong editorials. The Westminster Gazette calls the plan fantastical and villainous, while The Standard notes Americans face echoes of Britain’s wartime tensions and the danger of German agents abroad. The Manchester Guardian highlights secret diplomacy as wicked, and many see the Mexico story as a pivotal neutrals-era moment as U.S. ties with Germany fray.

Associated Press London America Westminster Gazette Egypt India Ireland United States Great Britain South Africa Persia Afghanistan North Africa Germany Manchester Guardian Mexico Wilson Neutrals

New Hanover Education Board Gets Two New Appointees

Omnibus education bill passes legislature naming C. B. Newcombe and Thomas E. Cooper to the New Hanover Board of Education. Newcombe, a Wilmington resident and businessman, serves six years. Cooper, president of American Bank and Trust, four years. Both are praised for their commitment to local education and community growth.

C. B. Newcombe Thomas E. Cooner New Hanover Board of Education Raleigh Dispatch Newcombe Cooper Wilmington Einstein Brothers Atlantic Coast Line Florence S. C Thomas E. Cooper American Bank and Trust Company Mullins Charleston American National Bank Democratic Executive Committee New Hanover Messrs. Cooper and Board of Education North ‘Carolina Bankers’ Association North Carolina

Big College Indoor Meet Opens in Philadelphia

Philadelphia March 3 College athletes from Massachusetts to California gather for the third annual indoor championship meet of the Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes at the Exhibition Building. The event features a new one mile relay graduates race bringing together notable former stars now ineligible for standard events.

Philadelphia Massachusetts California Intercollegiate Association of Amateur Athletes Exposition Building

Salvation Army Outdoor Service and Revival Schedule

Outdoor service tonight at 7 30 at the corner of Front and Princess streets by the Salvation Army corps followed by a praise meeting in the hall at the intersection of Tront and Dock streets. Sunday School at 11 a m in the hall with all invited. Y P L meeting at 6 45 p m Sunday led by Lieutenant Horne. Open air service Sunday at 7 30 p m at Front and Princess streets. An old time revival at the hall at 3 p m Sunday for all invited.

T Ront Princess Streets The Salvation Army T’rent and Dock Streets Horne Front

Wolter Returns to Cubs After Yankee Stint

Harry Wolter, once a Yankee outfielder, has joined the Chicago Cubs. Manager Mitchell expects a real comeback and for Wolter to join the Cubs regulars.

Harry Wolter Yankee Chicago Cus Mitchell Cubs Wolter Cub

Church notices extend welcome at Grace and St John’s

Methodist Grace church at Grace and Fourth St with Rev M T Plyler offers 11 AM and 730 PM services, morning topic Will God Rob a Man and evening The Call of the Future. Sunday school 945 AM. Episcopal St John’s at Third and Red Cross with Rev R E Gribben holds Lent observations, Holy Communion 11 AM, Sunday School 4 PM, Evening Prayer 8 PM, weekday prayers 7:30 AM and 5:30 PM, St John’s mission Wednesday 8 PM and confirmation lecture Thursday.

Grace Corner Grace Fourth St M. T. Plyler Episcopal St. John’s Third Red Cross Streets R. E. Gribbén

Indian blankets blaze into New York fashion scene

Margaret Mason notes Maya blankets and embroideries from Guatemala influence 1917 styles in New York and Philadelphia stores. Loose wraps, scarves, and trimmings in vivid colors spark modern outfits, with some black and white pieces for restraint. The piece jokes about importing a Maya for home weaving.

New York Mar Guatemala Central America Philadelphia Georgette Chapeau Paris

Lutheran services at St. Matthew's English Church

Rev. G. W. McClanahan leads morning services at 11 o clock and Rev. O. Rickert conducts the 7 30 p m sermon. Sunday school starts at 3 30 p m Luther League and Lenten services meet Wednesday at 8 with all invited.

St. Matthew’s English Evangelical Fourth Harnett Streets G. W. McClanahan O. Rickert

Boston Auto Show Opens With Brilliance and Size

Boston Mass March 3 The annual automobile show opened this afternoon in Horticultural Hall and the Copley Plazza Hotel ballroom along with Mechanics Building main hall. The display promises results eclipsing previous events and draws large crowds.

Boston Mass Horticultural Hall Copley-Plaza Hotel Mechanics Building

St Pauls Church Sets Lenten Schedule and Sermon Topics

St Pauls at Market and Sixth hosts two Sunday services with sermons on The Mass and Ceremonies at 11 and Sanctified to Sanctify at 8. Week of prayer closes with special exercises. All seats free. Sunday School 3 30 p m Lent vespers Wednesday 8 p m. Public invited.

St. Paul's Market Sixth Streets F. B. Clausen

Fifth Avenue Church Services Announced

Rev. J. H. McCracken pastor preaches at 11 am and 7 30 pm. Sunday School at 9 45 am with W. H. Schaefer as superintendent. Epworth League meets Tuesday at 8 pm. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 pm. The public especially strangers is invited to attend all services.

Fifth Avenue J. H. McCracken W. H. Schaefer Epworth League

Presbyterian Churches Service Schedule Across Town

Religious notices list services for multiple congregations including Presbyterian and mission churches. Key details include pastors Rev John M Wells Rev Andrew J Howell Rev A D McClure Rev H W Koelling Rev W M Baker and locations Winter Park Delgado St Andrews Pearsall Memorial Harnett Street Mission with Sunday School times and evening services.

Religious Notice at Bladen Street Parish

Rev. E. C. Sell pastor preaches at 11 a m and 7 30 p m Sunday School at 3 30 in the afternoon All welcome Come and bring someone with you.

Methodist Bladen Street Fifth Avenue E. C. Sell

Trinity Church Service Schedule at Market Street

Trinity on Ninth and Market streets offers worship at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Rev. W. V. MacRae presides. Sunday school begins at 9:45 a.m. with M. F. Allen as superintendent. Commun ion observed at 11 a.m.

Trinity Corner Ninth and Market Streets W. V. MacRae F. Allen

Christian Church Services andSunday School Notice

The Christian Church on Dock street led by Rev J E Reynolds offers worship at 11 a m and 7 30 p m with Sunday school at 9 45 a m and a 6 45 p m Christian Endeavor. Evening song service by J W Buck and Wednesday prayer at 8 o'clock. Second Adventist on Fourth and Church streets with Rev Charles T Green hosts services at 11 a m and 7 45 p m and Sunday School at 10 a m. Public invited to all services.

Presbyterian Third Orange Streets John M. Wells D. D Winter Park Andrew J. Howell Christian Endeavor Society Delgado St. Andrew’s Fourth Campbell Streets A. D. McClure Christian Endeavor Harnett Street Highth Harnett Streets W. M. Baker

Local fish trade steady as seasonal catch remains ample

Ocean anglers report a normal bounty and stable prices for buying fish. Dealers note consistent demand and no increase in costs, with market activity overlapping seasonal harvest periods across coastal ports.

Stirring Days These at Falmouth

Falmouth England March 1 crowds of American Dutch and Scandinavian ships fill the harbor with liners freighters tankers and tramps as war zones shift trade routes. The port gains from geography with quick rail links to London despite oil pollution from an American tanker wreck.

Associated Press Falmouth Eng Channel Cherbourg Havre Boulogne Southhampton Dover Bordeaux England Landsend Montauk Point Long Island

Woman Sent Husband to College for Higher Earning Potential

Mrs Kehoe of San Francisco explains she sends her husband to college to boost his efficiency and salary. She values practical business sense learned in Europe, noting she and her brother once pursued independent livelihoods in Paris and Roumania.

United Prec San Francisco Mareh Bercovitz Kehoe Shin Kehoe Mie Roumania Paris

Historic Nelson ships loom over harbor crowd

In a busy port scene two ancient warships from Nelson’s era rise above a liner, their British and French ensigns fluttering. The Implacable and Trouin’s old craft, battered yet sturdy, reveal timber wear yet preserved gun decks and rows of portholes, symbolizing early naval power as modern ships pass.

Atlantic Nelsonia Femant Trafalgar Denea ¥ Trouin Associales Sry iv Trafalest

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