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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 10, 1917

Page

6

Wilmington Personal Mention Recaps Numerous Visiting Guests

Mrs. George Bronto travels to Greenville North Carolina to visit relatives. Mr. and Mrs. W. M. McIntyre return to Southport after visiting Mrs. McIntyre’s sister Mrs. Martin. Mrs. C. B. Morgan returns from Montague after days with relatives. Mrs. Orrell leaves for Fayetteville to future home there. Mrs. Rudolph McMillan returns from Fayetteville after time with relatives. Miss Mabel Carroll heads to Currie to visit friends. Miss Mary King departs Winter Park for Currie. Miss Ollie Vick Livingston visits her brother J A Livingston. Miss Elsie Bissinger weekends in Boston with Mrs. George Meyer. Mrs. N. A. Culbreth travels from Washington inauguration to Newport and Springfield. Mr. and Mrs. N. J. Watkins and daughter Virgin visit Wake Forest. Miss Pauline Anderson visits from Richmond with Mrs. D. M. Mcintosh. Mr. and Mrs. L. H. Davis return to Richmond after visiting Wilmington. Mrs. L. E. Thompson of Weldon visits son J. M. Thompson in the city. Miss Pat Houston of Spartanburg plans to stay in Wilmington and works as milliner on Market Street. Mr. and Mrs. Armand de Rosset Myers return from Sea Gate. Hospital Circle of the King’s Daughters to donate proceeds to James Walker Memorial Hospital. Mr. P. Cooper of Dunn visits Wilmington with brothers. Elbert Hill leaves for Baltimore. Paul W. Schenck of Greensboro in Wilmington on business. C. Leon is out after illness. Eugene Philyaw ill at Market Street home.

George Bronto Greenville N. C W. M. McIntyre Southport Mabel Carroll Currie Mary King Winter Park Ollie Vick Livingston Fayetteville J. A. Livingston Cooper Bank of Dunn Wilmington W. B. Cooper Thos. E. Cooper Elbert Hill Baltimore Paul W. Schenck Greensboro C. Leon Eugene Philyaw Market Street Carolina Place

Pearl Spooner wedds Osmald Led in Petersburg

Mr and Mrs C R Spooner announce the marriage of their daughter Pearl to Mr Osmald Led on Thursday March eighth nineteen seventeen in Petersburg Virginia.

C. R. Spooner Pearl Osmald Petersburg

Lakewood trap-shooting instructor praises pupils as sharpshooters

Mrs. Belle G. Earle, who trains young society women of Lakewood New Jersey in trap-shooting, says several pupils are so skilled with gun and rifle they could serve as sharpshooters in wartime.

Belle G. Earle Lakewood N. J

Pollholders Notified for City Election by City Clerk

Captain Thomas D. Meares city clerk and treasurer has notified all pollholders who will officiate at the upcoming city election.

Thomas D. Meares

Funeral services for Rev William L Rexford held at Grace Methodist

Funeral services for Rev. William L. Rexford former minister of Trinity and Bladen Street Methodist churches were held at Grace Methodist Church at 2 PM with Rev. W V McRae presiding. Interment followed at Oakdale Cemetery. Pallbearers included E V McKenzie Robert Ruark J W Smith Bruce Taylor Henderson Cole C B Futrelle. Honorary pallbearers Dr J H Durham K W Price W B Cooper S O Frini R H Montgomery. Members of Jeff Davis Council No 63 and Junior Order United American Mechanics urged to attend in a body.

W. L. Rexford Grace Methodist William L. Rexford Trinity Bladen Street Grace Methodist Church Oakdale Cemetery W. V. McRae Trinity Church Grace Church Messrs E. V. McKenzie Robert Ruark J. W. Smith Bruce Taylor Henderson Cole C. B. Futrelle J. H. Durham K. W. Price W. B. Cooper S. O. Frini R. H. Montgomery Jeff Davis Council United American Mechanics

Immanuel News OL7 Church Publication Highlights March

The second issue of The Immanuel News is four pages and lists all church officers. It includes a complete calendar of March meetings and advance texts for each sermon by Pastor Rev. Thomas P. Allen.

Immanuel News Thomas P. Allen

Captain Jones Sails for New York After Discharge

The American steamer Santa Rosalie, commanded by Captain E. Jones, cleared from port at 7:50 am for New York after discharging a cargo of nitrate of soda at Atlantic Coast Line Railroad terminals. Jones previously rescued the crew of the Alexander Jones during a hurricane seven years ago.

New Yoork Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company E. Jones New York Jones W. S. Sanders Alexander Jones Straits of Florida Jones Wrs

Daniel Willard Favored to Lead National Defense Transport

Washington March 10 reports indicate President Wilson intends to place Daniel Willard president of the Baltimore and Ohio Railroad at the head of the transportation department of the Council of National Defense. Willard is praised for deep knowledge of transport systems and bold leadership.

Washington, D. C Wilson Daniel Willard Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Transportation Department Council of National Defense Willard Mr. Willard North Hartford Baltimore and Ohio Road Chicago Burlington and Quincy Colorado Midland Railway Company Railroads

British Steamer Potorua Sails For War Zone

The British passenger ship Potorua with 231 aboard departed Newport News bound for London. Sealed orders from the captain will be opened at sea as the vessel travels through the submarine zone. Passengers, though wary of U boat threats, trust British Admiralty precautions. Carr ie Cosbey, sister of Rev. James Cosbay, left the ship to visit him in Buffalo.

Associated Press Newport News Potorua London Wellington N. Z Carrie Cosbey James Cosbay Church of the Good Shepherd Buffalo

Women's National Indoor Lawn Tennis Championship Entries Close

Entries for the Women's national indoor lawn tennis championships closed today in New York. Play begins Monday morning on the Seventh Regiment Armory courts with a high class field promising spirited competition through the tournament.

New York Seventh Regiment Armiery

North Dakota Farmers Push State Ownership of Marketing Utilities

North Dakota farmers push a public ownership plan for terminal elevators flour mills and packing plants to raise earnings equity. The Farmers Non-Partisan Political League seeks state ownership while the American Society of Equity favors cooperative control with state aid. The Equity backs a $1 million packing plant and a possible transfer if a majority approves.

Bismarck N.D North Dakota Farmers American Society of Equity League The Equity

Twenty-First National Feeders and Breeders' Show Opens

Fort Worth Texas hosts the twenty first national feeders and breeders show with a carnival pageant to launch the event The exhibition runs all next week and coincides with the Cattle Raisers Association of Texas annual convention Strong livestock displays have been sent to the venue by exhibitors from various regions.

Fort Worth Texas Assdciation of

Turn Back to Nature with Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer

Restore natural hair color without harsh dyes, using Q-Ban Hair Color Restorer. Promote gradual, safe coloring and a glossy, youthful look. backed by a makers' money back guarantee. Available at Green’s Drug Store Memphis Tenn and other drug stores, 50e for a large bottle.

Green’s Messig Ehis Drug Co Memphis Tenn

It Pays to Advertise at the Academy of Music tonight

Wiseacres warned against ink publicity should see It Pays to Advertise, the Cohan and Harris farce by Roi Cooper Mergue and Walter Hackett. A crowd-pleaser praised for laughs and clean wit, it promises to boost the advertising business and inspire big vision. Ticket prices range from 50 cents to 1.50.

Wiseacres Cohan and Harris Academy of Music Roi Cooper Mergue Walter Hackett

Coburns Minstrels at the Academy of Music Next Saturday

Coburns Greater Minstrels bring new production to the Academy of Music with star Lucas and Clifford in new songs. The company features Charles Cameron as Princess Rainee, Pierce Dileher, Earl Rowland, Frank Mellville, Charlie Gano, Tom T. Post, Bonni Mack, and more in a full minstrel program of singing, dancing, and comedy.

J. A. Coburn Greater Minstrels Academy of Music Coburn Lucas Clifford Barritone Charles Cameron Princess Rainee Pierce Dileher Earl Rowland Frank Mellville Charlie Gano Charles Vermont Tom T. Post Bonni Mack Harry L. Floyd Earl Simons Toledo Mephisto Lynch & Boyne Clyde E. Clifford

Housewifes to Own Deliveries In Chicago Plan

Grocers adopt home delivery charges on the west side in Chicago. Housewives who pay cash and carry will save six cents per purchase under a five cent delivery and one cent charging fee. The plan follows an Austin trial and begins next Monday.

Associated Press Chicago Austin

Bowling Tourney at Escanaba in Upper Peninsula

Escanaba Michigan hosts the annual Upper Peninsula Bowling Association tournament with entrants from Calumet Houghton Hancock Lake Linden and other copper country towns amid elaborate preparations for the event.

Escanaba Mich Upper Peninsula Bowling Association Calumet

Also Mentioned on This Page

C. D. Orrell Mr. Orrell Rudolph’ McMillan Elsie Bissinger Boston George Meyer N. A. Culbreth Washington Newport R.I Springfield Mass Watkins Little Virgin J. H. Watkins Wake Forest Pauline Anderson Richmond, Va D. M. Mcintosh L. H. Davis L. E. Thompson Weldon Thompson J. M. Thompson Pat Houston Spartanburg S. C Helen Houston North Seventh Street Taylor’s Ladies’ Hatter Charlotte Armand de Rosset Myers City Sea Gate Greenville Sound King’s Daughters Winter Park Gardens James Walker Memorial Hospital Captain Jones A.D. Brown Anel Willard Belk-Williams Company Minstrels of Hewlieg Kit Cohan & Harris Elvington’s Thomas Grocery Company, Inc North 4Th Street James Crane Fulton Street Josie Brassiere Benjamin Johnes Warren Street
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