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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 11, 1918

Page

6

Eleven gamblers convicted in state witnesses case

Eleven gamblers, all colored, were convicted in a recorder's court on Monday with one immune from punishment due to state witness status. The men were named Jephex Nixon Magee Myers Willie Smith Claud Mulder George Taylor Gar Rogers Nick Washington Calvi Kelly and Robert Cowan.quent two others faced separate charges while others received various penalties including jail labor terms and extended supervision.

Recorder’s Court Burton Washington George Arthur Washington Jim Brown Jephex Nixon Magee Myers Willie Mith Claud Mulder George Taylor Gar Rogers Nick Washington Calvi Kelly Robert Cowan Moses Sharpiess Torrow Sarandas White Peerly Johnson

Donations To Fort Caswell Hospital Reach Local Donors

Over the past two weeks many Ames residents contributed sustenance and goods for the Fort Caswell hospital through the Harper Memorial. Donors include Mrs. J B Fox banana and loaf cakes Mrs J H Dreher two loaf cakes and more with fruits vegetables oysters jello and sodas from local shops and individuals such as Mr L Mason Mrs Toon and Mrs Pelgram New York donors also sent items in support while Mrs George Hutaff provided grape fruit and juice.

Te Hospital Fort Caswell Harper Memorial J. B. Fox Neil Morse J. H. Dreher H. E. Bonitz Jurgen Haar J. G. L. Gieschen L. Sellers Oliver Hutaff George H. Hutaff

Meeting on State Automobile Association In Raleigh

Automobilists are urged to attend a Thursday meeting in the Senate chamber at the Capitol Raleigh to organize a State Automobile Association. The group plans better road building, stricter auto law enforcement, mobilization of cars in war service, and pushing favorable legislation.

Raligh Senate Stera War Service Raleigh Hanover Building and Loan Association J. W. Yates H. F. Wilder

Boswell Injured In Stereotyping Room Accident

Ed M. Boswell foreman of The Star stereotyping room was struck in the chest by a lever from machine BF one causing near collapse. Houston Moore summoned aid and Boswell expected to return to work soon.

Ed. M. Boswell The Star Ar. Houston Moore

Funeral of Mr Ingram Aboard Railroad Victim

Funeral services for Robert Ingram Atlantic Coast Line brakeman killed when his train sideswiped box cars near Warsaw were held at his Orange Street home and he was interred in Oakdale cemetery. Survived by a wife and three children. Pallbearers were members of the United Societies including William Brown William Grant Bertram Welch William Southerland S M Spencer and E T Craig.

Robert Ingram Atlantic Coast Line Warsaw Orange Street United Societies of United Societies The Messrs William Brown William Grant Bertram ‘Uelch William Southerland S. M. Spencer E. T. Craig

Flags Presented To St Matthew's Sunday School

The Sunday school at St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran church received two flags one national and one Christian flag. Superintendent William Otersen accepted them as Rev G W McClanahan spoke on their meaning and allegiance to both. Mrs William Bender and Mrs Henry Otten gave the Christian flag while the adult Bible class donated the American flag. The program ended with singing The Star Spangled Banner.

St. Matthew's Evangelical Lutheran Church William Otersen G. W. McClanahan William Bender Henry Otten

Funeral for Mr George Cochett in Wilmington

The funeral of George Pratt Cochett, who died Saturday at his Carolina Apartments home, was held yesterday at St James Episcopal Church at 9 45 in the morning. A large crowd attended the service conducted by Rev. Dr. William H. Milton. Burial followed at Oakdale Cemetery, with pallbearers Fred W. Dock Waddell Watters W A Townes F M Ross W D MacMillan Jr and F A Lord listed.

George Pratt Cochett Carolina Oakdale Cemetery St. James’ Episcopal Church William H. Milton Wilmington Fred W. Dock Waddell Watters W. A. Townes F. M. Ross W. D. MacMillan, Jr F. A. Lord

Funeral for Charles L Frost Held at Bellevue Cemetery

Funeral services for Charles Louis Frost were held yesterday at his Meares street home, conducted by Rev. J. H. McCracken and Rev. J. B. King of Fifth Avenue Methodist Church. Interment followed at Bellevue cemetery with pallbearers J. T. Lattimore, T. S. Bender, H. Drew, R. W. Sidbury, J. S. Barnes, and J. E. Hale.

Frost Bellevue Cemetery Charles Louis Frost Meares Street J. H. McCracken Fifth Avenue Messrs J. T. Lattimore T. S. Bender H. Drew R. W. Sidbury J. S. Barnes J. E. Hale

Bank Statements Called For Washington March 11

The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all National banks of the United States at the close of business Monday March 4.

Washington Comptroller of the Currency Today United States

Cardui touted as life changing aid by Mrs Felker

Mrs Joanna Felker of Cleveland Tennessee credits Cardui with restoring health and strength after years of decline. She describes severe abdominal and back pain and subsequent rapid recovery within days of starting Cardui, praising the medicine as a loyal friend over the past four to five years.

Cleveland Tenn Joanna Felker Cardui Cardus Ben

Greensboro mayor urges Ford to build Wilmington shipyard

Mayor E J Stafford writes to Henry Ford urging establishment of a Wilmington shipbuilding plant as part of a statewide effort. The letter cites Wilmington’s advantages and references Edward N Hurley of the Shipping Board supporting the port as ideal for ship construction.

Greensboro Wilmington E. J. Stafford Henry Ford Michigan Ford Stafford Hurley Mc Ford Mr. Ford North Carolina South Thomas W. Bickett Edward N. Hurley United States Shipping Board F. M. Simmons Lee S. Overman Washington McGowan Jacksonville N. C

Clergy and locals travel to regional events

Rev. L. B. Boney of Audubon preached at the County Home Sunday afternoon at 3 30 to an appreciative congregation. Mr. Fred Smith spent yesterday in Wilmington en route home at Marine from Warsaw. Mr. J. Gilchrist McCormick left this morning for Laurinburg and then Washington D C for a conference with William Gilchrist president of Acme Manufacturing Co.

L. B. Boney Audubon Fred Smith Wilmington Marine Warsaw J. Gilchrist McCormick Laurinburg Washington, D. C William Gilchrist Acme Manufacturing Co

CAPT Williams Rejects Invitation to Oak Hill Meeting

CAPT Edgar D. Williams declines an invitation from Mr. Grant to attend a meeting at Oak Hill schoolhouse on March 12. He dismisses the event as a repeat of past speeches and urges neighbors to stay home, tend to farms, and vote wisely on March 19 for the community’s best interests.

Evening Dispatch Edgar D. Williams

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Ames MR. Ingram St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church Oakdale Mr. Cochett St. James’ Church Sullivan King of Front Street Virginia D. L. Gore Company Messenger Service Postal Telegraph Cable Company Postal Telegraph Castle Street Furniture Co Castle St Notaries Public Harriss Printing and Advertising Co Blackwells Durham Warren’s Chas. Finkelstein G S. Front St Greenfield Delatour Chocolates Bear Produce Moise. Co Wilmington, N. C Orion Knitting Mills Kinston G. McE First Baptist Church Castle Hayne Road J. H. Hinton Second ST Market and Dock Elgin Young and Gorman South Second Street Dock Market St. Finder Market Thomas Franks Joshua Franks Jawowj-Mon Queen City Cycle Co Market St Hoy Kennedy South Fifth St Gordon Maine Cam Bear Produce and Moise. Co Foltz and Kendrix L. Mazer Philadelphia Bear Produce and City Tom Nichols Red Cross D. F. Barnes Delgado R. C. Andrews the Motte Business College, Inc Ial Builders Supplies W.B. Thorpe & CO Exelento and Se Rocalie NTO Medicine CO Atlanta, GA ST. John’s Lodge NO A. F A. M A. S. Holden the Peoples Savings Bank American Bank & Trust Co Citizens Bank Wilmington Printing Co Uncle Sam War Savings Club Brooklyn Bridge W.B. Cooper & Co A.b.croom, JR New York America Southern Sans-Souci Pagking H. C. McQueen M. F. Allen J. W Graing J. W. Grainger C. S. Grainger W. S. Johnson Ca _ JR Shier Orde the Ort Act
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