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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 06, 1917

Page

6

Local residents visit, travel, and church groups hold events

Captain Sanders sails to Norfolk for several days. Numerous individuals from Weldon, Monroe, Richmond and other nearby towns visit, return home, or travel. Social and church groups announce meetings and member notices in the city.

W. A. Sanders Norfolk, Va Katherine Jlolmes Weldon George Sheppard Hazzel Camden Monroe Herbert Jones Fayetteville Axe Alma Strange Rockingham N. C

Recorder Deliberates in Kinston Labor Enticement Case

In Kinston a Tuesday session of the recorder's court heard witnesses in the case of J. F. Jackson charged with enticing mill workers to break contracts and seek other employment. Judge Harriss postponed ruling, with a public decision to follow later. A second case against Ida Brown Leonora Brown and Hattie Wilson for intimidation was continued to tomorrow.

Recorders Court J. F. Jackson Kinston Harriss Jackson Ida Brown Leonora Brown Hattie Wilson

Death of Mrs Emma Lyon Stokeley in Durham

Mrs Emma Lyon Stokeley, wife of former Wilmington resident W H Stokeley, died at their Durham home at 1 45 am after a lingering illness. Telegrams announced the death. Funeral services are set for Wednesday at 10 am from the Durham home with interment in Maplewood Cemetery.

W. H. Stokeley Durham N. C Emma Lyon Stokeley Maplewood Cemetery

The Y M C A Calling Wilmington Youth to Service

A vivid appeal describes Wilmington youth facing choices after leaving home and considers local YMCA as a force to build character discipline and civic leadership. It urges donations to sustain the YMCA's work strengthening citizens and guiding the next generation.

YMCA drive lifts over two thousand dollars in Wilmington

The Wilmington Y M C A campaign to raise six thousand dollars over three days opened with a luncheon and reported $2,251 raised by Admiral Struther and General Roache teams. Naval Division led with $1,207.50, Army $1,043.50, and Team No. 1, Captain W. B. Thorpe, top individual at $321.

Army Wilmington Young Men’s Christian Association Admiral Struther General Roache Naval W. B. Thorpe J. R. Hanby Naval Division W. R. Dosher Alex. Sprunt J. L. Becton C. C H. Lacy Hunt

Funeral for Mrs Godbold at Oakdale Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs Mary Ann Godbold of 1817 Castle Street were held at her residence followed by interment in Oakdale Cemetery. She died suddenly Monday afternoon at 4 30 and was 40. Survived by husband R L Godbold, one child, two brothers Montgomery and James Hewlett Jr and one sister Mrs Leonora Gerken.

Messrs. Montgomery James H. Hewlett, Jr Leonora Gerken

Probing Sinking in German Freighter Liebenfels Case

Florence S C March 6 Sixty witnesses testify in cases of eight Liebenfels officers bound over to the Federal District Court on charges of illegally sinking the Liebenfels in Charleston harbor. The grand jury investigates the case while Captain Klattenhoff is hospitalized in Charleston. The ship sank January 31 under suspected scuttling with reports of damaged machinery.

Florence S. C Federal District Court Charleston Klattenhoff

Demonstration of Tapioca and Gelatine at Hall and Ross

A tapioca and gelatine demonstration runs this week at Hall and Ross store. A Minute Tapioca Company representative conducts the show for curious shoppers.

Hall & Ross Minute Tapioca Company

Wilmington Salts Train Delay Prompt Calls for Through Line

Local business leaders urge rerouting a Wilmington to Rocky Mount rail service after two hour late returns from Washington for the Coast Artillery volunteers. They argue a through train and a separate local train would improve mail delivery and evening travel.

Wilmington Light Infantry Coast Artillery Corps North Carolina National Guard Washington Wilson Wilmington Rocky Mount Coast Line Gibraltar Washington Star North Carolina Coast Artillery James B. Lynch Seventh Ninth Streets

Funeral of Mrs. Isabelle B. Robinson Held

Mrs. Isabelle B. Robinson widow of Frederick G. Robinson was buried at Oakdale cemetery after funeral services at First Presbyterian Church conducted by Rev. J. M. Wells and Rev. Dr. A D. McClure. She leaves three children, including Mrs. Frank A. Thompson, and two sons. Pallbearers included J. W. Yates and T. Gause among others.

Isabelle B. Robinson First Presbyterian Frederick G. Robinson Frank A. Thompson North Fifth Avenue First Presbyterian Church J. M. Wells D. D C. H. Robinson James Sprunt William H. Sprunt B. F. Hall R. A. Brant Tate Moore James H. Durham Joseph W. Yates Thomas Gause Samuel Loder John Hall A. M. Hall Joseph W. Little

Mrs Morris opens Stockholm depot for war prisoner crafts

Mrs. Ira Nelson Morris, wife of the U S minister to Sweden, plans a Stockholm depot to collect and sell handiwork made by millions of war prisoners in the concentration camps of Hurdepe.

Ira Nelson Morris United States Sweden Stockholm Hurdépe

D D D Prescription and Skin Care Remedies Ad

An old ad touts D D D Prescription as a universal skin remedy with wintergreen thyme glycerine and other healing ingredients. It claims instant relief and a money back guarantee if the first bottle fails to relieve skin ailments. Also promotes D D Soap as keeps skin healthy and offers a soothing wash in multiple sizes.

Local clubs urged to adopt anti lynching resolutions

A federation pledge asks the 379 affiliated groups to follow standard resolutions denouncing lynching and promote reforms within the George Generation of Women's Clubs.

George Generation of Women’s Clubs Oille

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