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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 26, 1918
Page
5
The Young Men's Christian Association begins a spring drive on April 1 to replace members lost to enlistment and the draft. Business men are urged to join and attend classes three days weekly, with rival junior and senior class teams organized to recruit outsiders.
Officers for the ensuing year were installed by Concord Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons in the Masonic Temple last night after a week‑old election. Names listed in yesterday’s Dispatch include High Priest Thomas J Moore ing Dr M J Carson Scribe Charles C Pinckney Captain of the Ost Littleton B Scott Treasurer Edward O Penney Secretary John S McEachern Principal Arch Captain Walter C Vick Master of Third Veil Wilbur R Dosher Master of Second Veil George Wheeler Master of First Veil David L Struthers.
Police appeal for help locating a three and a half year old colored girl who wandered from her home at 413 North Seventh Street. Relatives believe she merely strayed and may be taken in by a neighbor until found.
Rev W W Hamilton of Lynchburg Virginia preached at First Baptist Church urging a Bible revival. He contrasted reliance on culture with true salvation and urged a renewed vision of God's holiness and mercy. He concluded by urging personal duty to seek the Lord's guidance for a genuine revival. Dr Hamilton to preach again tonight with music by P W Bush.
Mrs. Lie N. Ezzell, 33, of Wrightsboro, died at her home yesterday evening. Her remains were shipped to Magnolia for funeral and burial services this afternoon. Her husband C. J. Ezzell and friends mourn her loss.
Annie Christener a white 12 year old girl of 306 Wooster street who disappeared yesterday has been found and returned to her home according to a report at police headquarters relatives and friends feared for her safety
Captain Leslie Vickers recalls frontline heroism and calls for united effort to fund the war. He stresses past Allied tensions but predicts victory for the right, urging Americans to back the government with millions, not dollars, to clothe and feed troops and sustain democracy. Miss Katherine Lynos introduces the event and advocates the member offer.
Police report daily unlocked doors at shops in the city with the meat market at Front and Orange streets left unfastened last night. A car of potatoes on Water street siding also found with door unfastened prompting calls for better proprietor cooperation.
Thirteen Wilmington Trades Unions have organized war service stamp societies with full participation reported. Officers and addresses listed include Railway Clerks President Miss Hazel Howe and secretary Miss Lillian Besson, Marine Engineers President J J Bell and secretary W A Furlong, and multiple trade groups with respective presidents and secretaries at various city addresses.
A police request seeks the arrest of Laura Hayden and West Harvey from Wallace. William Hayden husband of Laura supplied the information. Descriptions note Laura as yellow and about 175 pounds Harvey about 145 pounds. Authorities say warrants must come from Wallace before action.
Federal authorities seek Bill Coleman after his arrest on a prohibition violation. A Federal warrant, to be served after local authorities finish with him, cites unlawful transportation of liquor between states linked to Jessie Thomas who housed 17 quarts of bottled liquor seized in a related case.
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