Local notes from Hendersonville visits and gatherings
Social notices list visitors and residents returning home including Mr. and Mrs. John T. Wilkins of Hendersonville at the Orton Hotel, Miss Rachell Pearsall traveling to New York, and Mrs. Durward Watts, Miss Carolina Walton, Mrs. August B. Meyland, Mrs. L. M. Sykes, Mrs. Agnes Herring, Miss Mattie Lerner, Miss Dollie Strange, Mrs. D. E. Dixon and Quintin Doyle. Community events feature St Patrick’s tea prep by Hospital Circle of the King’s Daughters, NC Sorosis March meeting rescheduled to 29 with Dr. J. J. Hurt, Cottage prayers at Mrs. B. McEwen’s, and the First Padelers Missionary Circle meeting. A birthday party for Little Miss Francis Jones on Princess Street is noted along with a Grace Methodist Bible Class “Guess Party” at Grace Methodist Church and signalling classes at 118 South Front Street.
Bethany Presbyterian Ladies Hold Regular Meeting
The Ladies' Society of Bethany Presbyterian church will meet tomorrow at 3 30 in the Lineker Building. Officers for the ensuing year will be elected and a social hour will follow the program. Members of the society and congregation are urged to attend.
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No. 118
South Front Street
Ladies’ Society of Bethany Presbyterian Church
Lineker
Germany vows to continue war sub warfare despite U S risk
Information cited by former Ambassador Gerard before the State Department supports the view that Germany plans to persist in submarine warfare in defiance of international law. President Wilson and State Department officials anticipate war with the United States if the policy continues.
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Associated Press
Washington
Gerard
State Department
Germany
United States
Wilson
Important Real Estate Deed Filed for Front Street Property
A deed transferring property on the west side of Front street between Dock and Orange from Ferdinand J. Dulls and wife to John C. Wagner was filed for record at the courthouse. The deed cites $100 as the price with other valuable considerations. A second deed from L. L. Hanby to Solomon Sternberger for a Summer Hill lot was also filed.
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Ferdinand J. Dulls
John C. Wagner
Front Street
Dock
Orange
Court House
L. L. Hanby
Solomon Sternberger
Summer Hill
Wilming ton District AME Conference Opens at St John s
The 48th annual session of the Wilmington district conference of the North Carolina Conference of the African Methodist Episcopal denomination convened yesterday afternoon at St. John s A M E Church at Tenth and Fanning streets with Dr G D Carnes P E presiding. About nine counties are included in the conference. The organization was perfected after devotional exercises and the three day session is expected to accomplish much.
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St. John’s A.M.E
Wilmington
North Carolina
St. John's A. M. E. Church
Tenth
Fanning Streets
G. D. Carnes
P. E
Verdict of guilty in flag burning case against Bouck White
Judge McIntyre praised the verdict as a warning to aliens and a defense of American institutions. Bouck White, pastor of the church of social revolution, and two followers were found guilty for burning the American flag during a melting pot ceremony in the church yard last June. Sentencing is set for this afternoon with a maximum penalty of 30 days in jail or a $100 fine or both.
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Asgoc Tted Press
New York
McIntyre
Bouck White
Church of Social Revolution
Negro Declared Not Guilty in Recorder Court Assault Case
The case against Fred Smith, colored, charged with assault with a pistol, took an unusual length of time in Recorder's court. Witnesses for the defense testified they did not see him with a pistol, and Smith was found not guilty. Others faced trials with minor penalties for driving, bicycling on the sidewalk, and drunkenness.
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Fred Smith
Sadie Osborn
Recorder’s Court
Smith
O. T. Wallace
Oscar Berry
Second Part of Elijah Oratorio Set for Grace Church
Arrangements are complete for the second presentation of the sacred oratorio Elijah by the Choral Society at Grace church under Epworth League auspices. The free will offering benefits the Epworth League while the Society covers nominal expenses. The performance features Wilmington’s top musicians and starts at 8 15 Monday evening the 19th in the Grace church auditorium with seating at 8 10.
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Elijah
Grace Church
Choral Society
Epworth League
Ciety
Wilmington
Personal News Briefs Highlight Local Visits and Recoveries
Friends report rapid recovery for Mr. J. T. Sholar after surgery at Harper Tankersley Sanitarium. Illness noted for Mr. H. L. Fentress at his No 409 North Second street home. Mr. B E A Hawes Jr of Atkinson was a city business visitor yesterday. Mr. R. M. Shepherd left for New York after several city days. Mr. W F Tomz departed for Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore for treatment. Mr. T C Barnes returned home to Lumberton after James Walker Memorial Hospital care. Dr Ransey Weathersbee attends mid winter dental clinic in Atlanta. Messrs D T Allen, John E Gilmore, J C Maxwell of Lumberton spent last night en route from New Bern Woodmen of the World meeting. Miss Ella Adkins of Whiteville, after an operation at Harper Tankersley, shows marked improvement.
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J. T. Sholar
Harper-Tankersley
H. L. Fentress
North Second Street
BE. A. Hawes, Jr
Atkinson
R. M. Shepherd
New York
W. F. Tomz
Baltimore
Johns Hopkins Hospital
T. C. Barnes
Lumberton
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Ransey Weathersbee
Atlanta
Messrs
D. T. Allen
John E. Gilmore
J. C. Maxwell
New Bern
Woodmen of the World
Ella Adkins
Whiteville
Harper- Tankersley Sanitarium
Condition Improves for Local AP Operator Runge
Mr J T Runge Associated Press operator for The Dispatch of 610 Chestnut street shows marked improvement after being struck by a Ford delivery truck on Second street between Market and Princess. He expects to return to his office at the start of the coming week.
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J. T. Runge
No. 610
Chestnut Street
Associated Press
The
Dispatch
Second Street
Market
Princess
Runge
Barge Pensacola Brings Phosphate Rock to Virginia-Carolina
The sea-going barge Pensacola arrived in port yesterday carrying phosphate rock from Chisholm's Island South Carolina for the Virginia Carolina Chemical Company here.
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Pensacola
Chisholm
Woodmen Return From New Bern Convention
Recorder George Harriss Sheriff George C. Jackson and several local Woodmen members returned to the city after attending the Head Camp of the Woodmen of the World in New Bern. Salisbury was named as the next meeting site and attendees reported a very pleasant time.
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New Bern
George Harriss
George C. Jackson
W. G. A. Otersen
George Hewlett
E. T. Stancock
W. A. McGowan
W. B. Savage
J. W. Fleet
Woodmen of the World
Salisbury
Musicale Planned for March Twenty Sixth in Winter Park
An interesting musicale is announced for Monday evening March 26. Wilmington artists will sing popular songs from 1861 to 1865 and wear period costumes. The performance will be in the Chadbourn Building at the Winter Park Presbyterian church with program details to follow.
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Wilmington
Chadbourn
Winter Park Presbyterian Church
Funeral of James A Hewlett with Masonic Honors
Funeral services were held yesterday at 4 pm for James A Hewlett who died suddenly at his Greenville Sound home. Rev J A Sullivan officiated from Calgary Baptist church, with burial at Masonboro Sound Baptist grounds. Hewlett had been a Wilmington Lodge member for 40 years and Masons R H Brady W P McGloughan L W Moore R C Fergus I O Wortman and E Davis served as pallbearers.
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James M. Hewlett
James A. Hewlett
Greenville Sound
J. A. Sullivan
Calgary Baptist Church
Masonboro Sound Baptist Church
Hewlett
Wilmington Lodge. Y
Good Record Exchange Adyt Announces Community Join
The Good Record Exchange Adyt invites participation in an inclusive community join event. Organizers aim to expand collaboration among local collectors, traders, and enthusiasts. Participation details outline timelines and contact points for interested individuals.
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Adyt
FINE GAMES LAST NIGHT IN YMCA VOLLEYBALL LEAGUE
Strickland's team forfeited three games to RuVal's squad due to not fielding enough players. Fisher's team won two of three games, overtaking Thees' group and trimming the lead in the championship race.
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Strickland
RuVal
Thees
Fisher
Thee
One Hundred Years Ago Today Andrew Jackson Birthday
A brief history note marks Andrew Jackson turning 50 at his Tennessee home in 1817, recalling his role in the Battle of New Orleans and his future presidency. Seventy-five years ago in 1842 Salvatore Cherubini, Italian composer, died in Paris, born Florence September 14, 1760. Fifty years ago in 1867 Major-General John Pope took command of the Third Military District covering Alabama Florida and Georgia.
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Andrew Jackson
New Orleans
Tennessee
Salvatore Cherubini
Paris
Florence
John Pope
Third Military District
Alabama
Florida
Georgia
Anti-Saloon League to Renew Texas Prohibition Drive
Austin reports the Anti-Saloon League of Texas plans a state wide campaign for prohibition. Previous votes on constitutional amendment and submission measures failed, yet Dry forces gain ground locally reducing liquor sales in many Texas communities.
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Austin
Texas
Anti- Saloon League of Texas
Beath
Young Star Hornsby Threatens Card Salary Rise
Roger Hornsby the sensational young shortstop for the St. Louis Cardinals refuses to sign unless his pay rises from 3000 to 6000 dollars, staking his future with the club on a major raise.
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Roger Hornsby
St. Louis Cardinals
Tobacco trade financed by Dutch Tobacco Dealers'
Amsterdam March 15 The Netherlands Association of Tobacco Dealers forms a company with $20 000 000 capital to finance this year's tobacco exports to Germany. Berlin requires two year treasury bills guaranteed by Reichsbank and six other banks as payment. If shipping slows or cargo space tightens, much of the tobacco may be shipped to America to avoid American buyers’ pilgrimage to Amsterdam.
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Associated Press
Amsterdam
Germany
Netherlands Association of Tobacco Dealers
Alreec
Berlin
Corman Treasury
Reichsbank
Corman
America
War News Briefs From March Fronts 1616
March 15, 1616 reports Dutch steamer Tu bantia torpedoed or mined by Germans. German assault northwest of Verdun halted as French regain lost ground. Russian army in Jeri advances through mountains near Pyitish reach contact. Italians claim progress on part of the Isonzo front.
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Verdun
Jeri
Isonzo
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