Southern Bank stockholders to receive first dividend
The Murchison National Bank liquidating committee declares a ten cent dividend for Southern Bank stockholders. Payment is set for Tuesday March 20 at Southern Bank and Murchison National Bank locations, with further dividends anticipated as debts are settled. Committee chair K Rehder notes debt collection has been uneven but aims to pay all possible face value, though some investors may incur losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murwean National Bank
Jol. Rehder
Euward Ahrens
Z. W. Whiteld
Southern Bank
Murchison National
Rehder
Milien
Joop
Siwuiher National
Inrehison National
Ma H. C
McQueen
J. W. Grainger
Murchison
I Steel
Lovlor
Tie decision looms after playoff bid for half title
In a tight finish the Red Sox and Americans tied for first after fall games. A decisive playoff to crown the second half champion will be scheduled soon with date to be agreed upon. Players listed include Rich, Farmer, Rourk, Davis, Kelso, Applewhite, Le Wit, Rhodes, Farrar, Stein, Rennie, and Stein.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Red Sox
Woliwee
Athletics
Sox
Rich
Solomon
Illicher
Daves
Fillyaw
Gerdes
McManus
Betts
Hardee
Myers
Hanson
Gallagher
Davis
Swift & Co Fertilizer Plant Closes Over Material Shortage
Swift & Co fertilizer plant near the city shut down yesterday due to a nationwide shortage of raw materials. Officials hope to resume by Monday if needed supplies arrive. workers affected, while rivals like American Agricultural Chemical Co. operate reluctantly with limited stock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift & Co
American Agricultural Chemical Company
T. J. Ellis
Ellis
Swift
Plans for welcome home of Wilmington National Guard
Plans for tendering the Wilmington members of the National Guard now on border duty near El Paso Texas include a large parade through Front Street to the W L I Armory and a luncheon. Committees led by Mayor Moore and Col. Metts will oversee parade finance welcome and homecoming events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
National Guard
EL Paso
Texas
W. L. I. Armory
Moore
Col. J. van B. Metts
Wilmington Light Infantry
Confederate Veterans
Varios
Front Street
Market
J. B. Lynch
J. M. Hall
W. I. Baxter
G. T. Swain
W. B. Schuler
Fred Banck
E. P. Bailey
Charles Schnibmen
Bradshaw
John Shinberger
A. M. Waddell
National Special Aid Society
Council
W. D. McCaig
L. M. Bunting
Chamber of Commerce
E. A. Metts
E. T. Taylor
Rotary Club
W. IL. Baxter
George Kidder
Vista School To Receive Flag And Bible
J O A A M Woodus Kellum will speak at Vista School as a flag and Bible are presented by the Junior Order United American Mechanics Sunday at 11 AM. J A McNorton introduces Kellum, with Rev T C Ellers presiding. Juniors leave Third and Princess at 9 AM. an oyster roast follows. Nellie MacMillan teaches at the school.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vista School
J. O. A. A. M. Woodus Kellum, Esq
United American Mechanics
J. A. McNorton, Esq
George Washington Council
Kellum
Jeff Davis Council
T. C. Ellers
Third and
Princess Streets
Nellie MacMillan
Clerical Labor Solidarity Behind Atlantic Coast Line Amid Strike Tension
Hundreds of clerks at the Atlantic Coast Line offices in the city show loyalty to the company by offering to work if a strike by trainmen materializes. The written pledge lists names and signals readiness to assist to prevent a total tie‑up, while trainmen’s stance remains uncertain and no freight embargoes were ordered by 10 a.m. President Kenly’s office reports no new developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line
Brotherhood
John R. Kenly
Kenly
Road
New York
Hinnant to Speak at Immanuel Evening Service
Mr. Odis B. Hinnant city boys work secretary will speak at Immanuel Presbyterian church tomorrow evening. Parents urged to attend as he plans to share a highly interesting message. Morning service and Sunday School will follow regular schedules.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Immanuel
Odis B. Hinnant
City Boys
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
City League Practice Games Set for Grounds and Hilton
Candidates for the four City League teams will stage afternoon practice games today at the playgrounds and Hilton. The W. L. IL and Immanuel teams meet at the playgrounds while the Giants and Judgers clash at Hilton. Officials expect lively action with the public invited to attend both matinees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hilton
W. L. IL
Immanuel
Giants
Saxon trail blazer arrives in city after border highway mission
A Saxon trail blazer, propelled by A. W. Schlabach and Fred Steibar, arrived yesterday to promote a National Boundary Highway around the U S. border. The party spent the night in the city, left for Charleston via Cheraw and Columbia, having started from the National Capital after the presidential inauguration and covering extensive territory since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs
A. W. Schlabach
Fred Steibar
United States
Charleston
S. C
Cheraw
Columbia
Evangelistic Meetings for Boys Begin at Y M C A
An evangelistic series for boys opens Sunday at 5 PM with E B Johnson delivering Why. The next Sundays feature Rev J A Sullivan on How and Odis B Hinnant on When. Subsequent services follow in different Sunday Schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. B. Johnson
Mr. Johnson
J. A. Sullivan
Odis B. Hinnant
Celebration of St Matthew’s 25th Anniversary Begins
The St Matthew’s English Evangelical Lutheran Church marks its 25th anniversary with a Sunday start through Wednesday program. Rev J C Seegers leads morning services with St Paul’s joining for evening rites. combined choirs will perform. A Sunday School session, greetings by C V Volvogt, and a reception follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congregation of
St. Matthew’s
J. C. Seegers
D. D
Lutheran Theological Seminary At
Columbia
St. Paul's Lutheran Church
F. B. Clausen
St. Paul's Church
C. V. Polvogt
Congregation
Christ
Church Council
G. F. Seitter
William Otersen
W. W. Koch
E. C. Hopkins
James Bowden
Ladies’ Aid Society
Fred Seitter
E. A. Shands
Luther League
Emma Otersen
Marie Keels
Archie Keels
W.otersen
Relatives Travel for Southport Funeral of Sallie Otterway
Walter and Clayton Horne leave Wilmington for Southport to attend funeral and burial services for Sallie Otterway who died yesterday at her home after a lingering illness. She is survived by husband Tom Otterway and four children Stella Baum Joseph Styron Ethel Otterway and William Otterway, all of Southport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Southport
Messrs
Walter
Clayton Horne
Sallie Otterway
Tom Otterway
Stella Baum
Joseph Styron
Ethel Otterway
Car stolen from City Hall with major damage near Red Cross streets
Walter G. Woodcock, a book keeper at the City Clerk and Treasurer’s office, reported his touring car stolen from in front of City Hall between 11 and 12 last night. The car was found damaged off Red Cross street near MacCumber’s ditch. tires slashed, wheel bent, seat cushion taken, and a tire shredded. Police chase ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter G. Woodcock
Treasuer
Red Cross
Woodcock
Red Cross Street
MacCumber’s Ditch
Auditors From Haskin & Sells Review A C L Accounts
Representatives of Haskin & Sells of New York City audit the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company books in the city. The firm has been here about a week and will stay one more week. Auditors listed include A R Porterfield H P Garner C C Cogin and A J Farber.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haskin & Sells
New York
New York City
Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company
City
Messrs
A. R. Porterfield
H. P. Garner
C. C. Cogin
A.J. Farber
Wrestling Clash Looms Between Hanson and Gardner at Woolvin Hall
Interest runs high for the Wednesday night event at Woolvin Hall featuring Hanson of Mecklenburg and Gardner of Charlotte. Fans expect the duel to be the season’s standout with advance ticket sales, especially ringside, already heavy as both wrestlers groom for the battle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hanson
Pink Gardner
Woolvin Hall
Mecklenburg
Charlotte
Gardner
Ed Aberg
Jack Ross
Aberg
Columbia
Ross
New Hanover
St Patrick’s Day Celebrations Across Gothic New York
The Irish in Greater New York observe St Patrick’s Day with meetings and banquets organized by societies in all boroughs. Special religious services were held in Catholic churches as March 17 events unfold in the metropolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gotham
New York
Old Erin
Greater
Velvet beans for the cotton belt
Washington reports new velvet bean varieties expand adaptation beyond Florida. U S Department of Agriculture notes green manure value, pasturage quality, disease resistance, and nitrogen contribution. Virginia Alabama Arkansas studies show yield, soil benefits, and market potential for velvet bean products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
United States Department of Agriculture
U. S. Department of Agriculture
Cotton Belt
Florida
America
Alabama Experiment Station
Arkansas
Girls Ignorance on Baby Crawling Surprises Harvard Professor
Cambridge report notes Prof. George E. Johnson of Harvard challenged twenty Rateliffe girls and twenty Harvard students with how babies creep. He found only two patterns and claimed boys showed sharper observation and memory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Press
Cambridge
Rateliffe
George IE. Johnson
Harvard
Johnson
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Glearg
Coast Line
MR. Hinnant
Trail Blazer
St. Matthew's
City Hall
A. Co. L
The
Corporation Commission
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
N. C
North Carolina
John Lewis Williams
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
State of
A. D
Cc. S. Grainger
John Db
Bellamy, JR
N. B. Rankin
J. V. Grainger
Elyington’s Pharmacy
Cor, 2Nd
Princess Sts
Strouse & Bros
J. M. Soley & CO
One Price Clothiers and Furnishers
North Front Street
Gotton
King’s Business College
Raleigh, N. C
Charlotte, N. C
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