Brakeman Ingram Killed In Warsaw Train Collision
Ert Ingram, a brakeman for the Amantic Coast Line Railway, was killed near Warsaw when his northbound freight sideswiped a line of cars. He died within minutes after being knocked from his position. his remains will be brought to the city for burial. He is survived by a wife and two children. Funeral arrangements to be announced after family consults today.
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Ingram
Orange Arts
Amantic Coast Line Railway
Warsaw
Iggrs
Alugh
Rob Pri Ain Accord
Citizens urged to give soldiers rides in city
The city saw about 150 soldiers from the fort Friday. volunteers housed them overnight and a committee asks residents to continue offering rides today. They praise hosts and request cars to pickup uniformed men, while eggs are needed at the fort hospital and can be sent via Gorge H. Hutaff or Coca Cola settling Works.
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Nothte
Gorge H. Hutaff
Coca Cala
Fishermen’s Luck Hooked 152 Fish in Banana-Size Haul
Councilman Bradshaw and Ji Williams returned from a Black River trip with a catch of 152 fish. The report says two thirds were perch, with several black fish and a few cats among the haul. The division of the fish was shared with friends met on return to the city.
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Toundman Bradshaw
Willaams
W. J. Bradshaw
Ji Wiliams
Jo Nathan J. Williams
Black River
Messrs. Bradshaw
Tt Williams
Convicted Defendant Fined After Deadly Weapon Assault
Richard Ortis, a colored defendant, was convicted of assault with a deadly weapon. He was fined by His Honor and taxed with costs, receiving a total penalty of $16.50 in coin after the court session yesterday.
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Ste Lene
Richard Ortis
Bar of Justice
Howard-Wells to Represent at Charlotte Meeting
Howard-Wells Company officials Wells and Louis Yoiman depart for Charlotte to attend a gathering planning a Charlotte cooperative exhibitors association. The charter is reported filed, aiming to make the city a hub for a major moving industry exhibit.
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HoWard-Wells Company
Tt. Plow. Wells
Louis Yoiman
Howard-Wells Statement Company
Alotte
Ee City
Charhee Co-operative Exhibitors
Ass0o
Local School-Boys to Fill Farm Labor Shortage
Wilmington farmers propose using city youths as farm workers to cover a 25 percent labor shortfall caused by draft and shipyard volunteers. Boys would work mornings, return evenings, with mothers as overseers. payment planned at 1 to 1.50 dollars per day for tasks such as potato and bean picking.
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John R. Morris
Acorn
Morris
Mortris
Wilmington
New Rector Elected for St John’s Episcopal Church
Rev J Hankle Taylor of Graniteville S C has been chosen by the vestry to fill the vacancy at St John’s Episcopal Church caused by Rev R E Gribbon who serves as voluntary chaplain at Camp Sevier Greenville. Taylor will reside at 219 Walnut Street with Mrs Taylor and arrives from Graniteville where he has preached for a year. He is a Port Military Academy graduate and general seminary trained in New York City. The congregation lauds his rare ability and striking personality.
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J. Hankle Taylor
Graniteville
S. C
St. John’s Episcopal Church
R. E. Gribbon
Camp Sevier
Greenville
Taylor
Charleston
Port Military Academy
General Church Seminary
New York City
Congregation of
St. John’s
Grant to Speak at Oak Hill Meeting for Legislature
Representative L. Clayton Grant will address supporters at the Oak Hill boat house Tuesday night at 8 o'clock after registration to defend his candidacy for the Legislature. He has invited his opponent Captain Edgar D Williams to attend and respond if he wishes. The event is expected to draw wide attendance and spark campaign activity across candidates.
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L. Clayton Grant
Oak Hill
Emergent Communication for Master Mason Degree at St John’s Lodge
Tomorrow evening St John’s Lodge No 1 A F and A M will confer the sublime degree of Master Mason on a class. The first section starts at 6 15 with supper in the dining room at the Masonic Temple an hour later Resuming work at 8 15 Masons in standing are invited to attend by the Worshipful Master.
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St. John’s Lodge No. 1
A. F
A. M
Masonic Temple
Voter Right to Write Any Name on Board of Education Ballot
The article explains that a voter may write any county resident on the ballot for the Board of Education seat held by Mr. B. Solomon, even if not entered in the race. If only Solomon runs, the Legislature must confirm. if multiple candidates exist, the plurality wins. The shift from legislative appointment to popular selection signals a broader reform.
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Board of Education
B. Solomon
Solomon
General Assembly
Local Aggregation to Play Fort Caswell Saturday at Robert Strange
A city picked baseball team will face Fort Caswell at Robert Strange Park Saturday at 3 30 pm. Proceeds support the Y M C A hut at the fort. Local lineup includes Bell and Wilson catchers Horne Yates and Register pitchers Davis first base Kite second Litman third Fox short Griffith left Walsack center field and Griffin right field. Burt Kite manages the local club.
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Fort Caswell
Robert Strange
Fort
Bell
Wilson
Horne
Yates
Register
Davis
Kite
Litman
Fox
Russell
Walsack
Griffith
Burt Kite
Make Office Permanent As Recruits Are Secured
Sergeant Bradford in charge says the temporary recruiting office in the basement of the post office could become permanent if enough recruits are enlisted. Few have signed yet but the office is visited daily by young men seeking explanations as to all deals. Bradford hopes Wilmington’s citizens will step forward to fill the need.
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Bradford
Wilmington
The First Straw Hat Sparks Street Scene
The first straw hat of the season appeared on Front Street yesterday afternoon, a bright new hat worn jauntily by spring's herald despite threatening clouds. Bystanders paused, comments floated, yet the wearer passed unmolested as the city welcomed the new season.
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Front Street
Fort Caswell Cadets Return From Jacksonville
A detachment of Fort Caswell boys passed through the city yesterday returning to the fort from Jacksonville Florida where they were sent for special coast defense training. The men carried their paraphernalia, were healthy and in high spirits, with many saying they enjoyed the trip but welcomed their return.
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Fort Caswell
Jacksonvile
Fla
Jacksonville
Stamps Reported During Past Week Boosts War Savings Effort
Stamps totaling 8193 with a maturity value of 3195 were sold by city agencies and schools in the week ending March 6. War savings 1298 and thrift stamps 6895. Plans for a mass meeting to boost membership in the limit club are under study with Captain Fallon’s possible return. Totals by agencies list Wilmington High School Union School Isaac Bear Sunset Park Delgado Williams Hemenway Cornelius Harnett and others.
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Joseph W. Little
Limit Club
Little
Fries
Winston-Salem
David Fallon
Burgaw
Fallon
War Savings
Wilmington High School
Bii
CII
Union School
Isaac Bear
Sunset Park
Delgado
Winter Park
William Hoopey
William Harper
Masonboro
Wrightsboro
East Wilmington
Oak Hill
St. Mary
White School
C. E. Hooper
Bon Marche
Southern Bell Tel. Co
C. D. Kenny Co
J. M. Solky
M. G. Little
United Cigar Stores
E. G. Story
Hemenway
D TI
Cape Fear Confederate Veterans meet this afternoon
Members of the Cape Fear Encampment United Confederate Veterans will hold a regular session at the WWI armory this afternoon at 4 o clock. All veterans are urged to attend.
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Cape Fear
United Confederate Veterans
Www. L. I. Armory
Death of G P Cochett Saddens City in Wilmington
Obituary notes Mr G P Cochett dies at 67 in Wilmington after Brights disease. He worked as a salesman for Navassa and Royster Fertilizers, lived in the Carolina Apartments, and is survived by two wives, several children, and relatives across the Carolinas and beyond. Funeral at St James Episcopal Church with interment at Oakdale.
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George Pratt Cochett
Carolina Apartments
Carolinas
Cochett
Navassa and
Royster
Bright
St. James’ Episcopal Church
W. H. Milton
D. D
Oakdale Cemetery
Lizzie Green
Ciys
Lassie DeRossett Myers
E. Ad Metts
This City
George B. Rodney
Fort Hauchaca
Ariz
James G. Cochett
Valle
Wilmington
Campaign Extension Extends Cleanup and Garden Planting
The city extends the cleanup and garden planting drive by six days. Superintendent James Holton says cooperation has slowed progress but a thorough cleaning is expected by Saturday afternoon. Carts will be available all week for hundreds of loads of trash. booklet requests are directed to J. P. Herring or Miss Mary C. Bennett at the Home Savings Bank building.
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James Holton
J. P. Herring
County Farm
Mary C. Bennett
City Home
Housewives’ League
Home Savings Bank
Registration Rush as Registration Books Close
Registration of bona fide citizens to vote in the Democratic primary was heavy all day with eleventh hour registrants at polling places. Books closed at 9 pm and those not listed will be denied the vote regardless of support or tax paid. Friends used vehicles to transport delinquent registrants but most feel the county’s voting population is now properly registered. Many voters checked their names at noon polls despite not voting.
League Moguls Meet to Plan City Baseball League
City league backers met at the YMCA to discuss forming four teams for the upcoming season. No firm action was taken as the group adjourned to Tuesday night to finalize plans and balance teams after the departure of Wilmington Light Infantry. L F Gore guided the session as a longtime city league figure.
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Wilmington Light Infantry
L. F. Gore
Wood Cutting Urged as Equal to Trench Digging
Placards funded by the State Fuel Administration and the State Geological and Economic Survey urge wood yard owners and households to stockpile wood for winter. Governor Bickett’s name appears on the cards which compare wood cutting to trench digging, urging removal of decaying trees to supply fuel and promote reforestation.
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Bickett
State Fuel Administration
State Geological and Economic Survey
Governor Bickett
Realty Market Quiet Sees Three City Deed Transfers
Register of Deeds Haar records three recent property transfers. J G Kuhlken and wife sell part of lot 4 block 349 to W D Colwell and wife for 100 dollars. F P B Price and wife sell to P M Greer and wife and R D Johnson and wife part of lot 2 block 58 for 100 dollars. Charlie Pierce and wife transfer to F B B Price for 100 dollars and other considerations a part of lot 2 block 58.
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Office of Register of Deeds Haar
J. G. Kuhlken
W. D. Colwell
F. P. B. Price
P. M. Greer
R. D. Johnson
Charlie Pierce
F. B. B. Price
Sternberger Purchases Corner Property At Court House Sale
The Third and Queen Street corner property was sold under hammer by Woodus Kellum at the court house door yesterday at noon to satisfy creditors. Mr Sol Sternberger bought the lot for 2015 dollars and will receive possession if the sale is confirmed by the court. Bidding was sharp and spirited as Sternberger went one better.
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Third
Queen Street
Woodus Kellum
Court House
Sol Sternberger
Sternberger
False Alarm Wastes Fire Department Resources
A bogus fire alarm from box 413 prompted the fire department to use valuable gasoline and disrupt traffic last night. Officials condemn the act as irresponsible and vow to identify the culprit, noting the 7 28 pm dispatch time and the danger to personnel.
Eleven Arrests Made by Police Department Overnight
Police blotter reports eleven arrests by the department yesterday and last night with one white man among the suspects. Eight detainees face gambling charges: Willie Smith, Arthur Washington, Robert Cowan, Nick Washington, Calvin Kelly, George Taylor, Edgar Roingers, and Claude Mulder. Also named are Peerly Johnson on larceny and Nick Sarandas, white, linked to the peanuts theft.
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Harriss
Willie Smith
Arthur Washington
Robert Cowan
Nick Washington
Calvin Kelly
George Taylor
Edgar Roiigers
Claude Mulder
Jim Brown
Peerly Johnson
Nick Sarandas
White
Peanuts Johnson
Personal notices from the city post and military calls
Mr Gerhardt J Mohr left yesterday for Philadelphia and New York to attend the Franklin Sugar Co convention. Mr W K Mintz has returned home from a visit to Baltimore and Washington. Mr J R Allsbrook, postmaster at Allsbrook South Carolina, was in the city yesterday. Mr Jerry Newbold, Picard Law chemist, enlisted in the Hospital Corps US Navy and leaves today for Charleston South Carolina to report for duty. Nee old sang in the First Presbyterian church choir and will be missed by the church and friends. A cablegram reported Assistant Fire Chief W P Monroe of his son James C Monroe arriving safely in France. Monroe answered the call to the colors in Wisconsin. June T Neece of Greens formerly with the North Carolina Ic Service Company will arrive to make his home and will work as an electrician with Tidewater Power Company.
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Gerhardt J. Mohr
Philadelphia
New York
Franklin Sugar Co
W. K. Mintz
City
Baltimore
Washington
J. R. Allsbrook
Allsbrook
S. C
Jerry Newbold
Picard Law Co
Hospital Corps
Charleston
Neeold
First Presbyterian Church
W. P. Monroe
James C. Monroe
France
Monroe
Wisconsin
June T. Neece
North Carolina Iic Service Company
Tidewater Power Company
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Gig Brakeman
Tragic Fately
Igbert Ingram
Charlotte
R. E. Gribbin
MR. Grant
Willliams
Cornelius Harnett
Sunshine
Sunbeam War
A. C. L. Eng. Club
St. John’s Lodge
Orient Lodge
Jeff Davis J. O
O. O F
Hanover
Stonewall Lodge
Eyote Tribe
Columbus
Audubon W. S
Boy Scouts
W. F. Dept
Acorn Branch
Seagate A
Seagate B
Sons, and Daughters Liberty
Marine Engineers
Carrier Lane
Masonboro Mothers Club
St. Thomas A
Williston
A. G. Story
MII
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
MR. G. P. Cochett
Charles T. Nesbitt
A. M. Blake
Blake
Godwin
Blair
Hannibal L. Godwin
Walter Blair
8S. R. Winter
Raleigh News and Observer
Winters
News and Observer
Hannibal Godwin
St James
Realty
Hammer
MR. Sternberger
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