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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1917

Page

6

Easter social notes and visitors in Salisbury area

Salisbury visitors and residents are mentioned across a series of social items. Miss Julia Farrow stays with Mrs. L. H. Arthur. Mrs. C. C. Happer returns home. Miss Sadie Birdsong leaves Raleigh after visiting. Mr. and Mrs. L. N. Brown visit Burgaw relatives. Pembroke Jones and family head to Airlie-on-the-Sound for Easter. Epworth League and church groups hold meetings. Governor Bickett arrives with events in Fayetteville observers.

Julia Farrow Salisbury City L. H. Arthur C. C. Happer Wilson Mills Sadie Birdsong Raleigh Pembroke Jones Airlie-on-the-Sound Chadbournefemorial Winter Park Presbyterian Church Winter Park A. J. Howell Laura Howell Eunice Wells Jack Darden May Sinclair Elsie Calder Woody Carrie Bowen Page A. R. Viner Annabel Campbell

Seminole Coast Guard Cutter Seeks 30 Recruits

Captain J. M. Haake, commander of the Seminole, ordered to boost his crew to full wartime strength. He needs about thirty seamen firemen and buglers and encourages young men to report aboard for enlistment information and conditions. He promises to cooperate with higher authorities to meet the request.

J. M. Haake Coast Guard Seminole Haake Coast Guard Service Department of the Service

Prayer meetings held in numerous Wilmington homes tonight

Neighborhood prayer meetings return with Dr. H. M. Wharton and Mr. P. W. Bush of Baltimore to lead in Wilmington. Tonight residents across fourteen sections gather at listed homes ahead of evangelistic services starting next Sunday at First Baptist Church.

First Baptist First Baptist Church H. M. Wharton P. W. Bush Baltimore Wilmington H. C. Marshall Aun Street B. T. Hopkins South Front Street Julia Gore Orange Street Robert H. Brady Church Street William Struthers, Jr Market Street

Sergeant to Examine Mew Recruits for Naval Reserve

Assistant Sergeant J. Sosnowski of the United States Naval Reserve Force arrives in Charleston to examine men for enlistment. Recruits will be processed in the City Hall Council Chamber with appointments via W. M. Atkinson, representing Rear Admiral Beatty. The drive aims to gauge manpower for noncombat roles and overall readiness.

J. @. Sosnowski United States Naval Reserve Force Charleston S. C W. M. Atkinson Beatty Uncle Sam

Fights Tonight Feature Williams Burns Dundee Pairings

Fights scheduled for tonight include Kid Williams versus Frankie Burns in a 10 round bout in New York City. Also on the bill are Johnny Dundee versus Patsy Kline and Charlie White versus Stanley Yoakum, both set for 10 rounds in Rochester.

Kid Williams Frankie Burns New York City Johnny Dundee Patsy Kline Charlie White Stanley Yoakum Rochester

New Hanover Farm Loan Assn Forms Articles at Court House

Members will meet tomorrow at 2 o'clock to sign the articles of incorporation at the Court House. A divorce suit was filed by Mamie Campbell through attorney L Clayton Grant against her husband Robert H Campbell.

New Hanover Farm Loan Association Court House L. Clayton Grant Mamie Campbell Robert H. Campbell

Personal travels and appointments noted in Greensboro

George L. Donnell, formerly of Greensboro and now with the Atlantic Coast Line in Wilmington, returns today after visiting relatives. District Attorney J O Carr departs for Federal court in Laurinburg, followed by Ernest M Green of New Bern en route to Laurinburg. T B Rann, Philadelphia machinist, arrives to join Harper Gas Engine Repair and Machine Shop on Water Street.

Greensboro George L. Donnell Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Wilmington J. O. Carr Laurinburg Ernest M. Green United States District Attorney New Bern T. B. Rann Philadelphia Harper Gas Engine Repair and Machine Shop Water Street

Poe Telegraphs Jingere Regrets Over Livestock Conference

Editor Clarence Poe of the Progressive Farmer wires regrets he cannot attend the Livestock Conference and Exposition to be held tomorrow. He notes North Carolina’s rise as a livestock and dairy state with growing demand for pure bred sires, cooperative marketing, and expanding dairying facilities while urging attention to boll weevil threats.

Clarence Poe Progressive Farmer H. B. Branch Chamber of Commerce North Carolina

Robber in the Toils After Store Raid

Dewey Green, one of four burglars tied to the Shrier & Solomon clothing store raid, was captured in Morence South Carolina and jailed in Florence. Sheriff Jackson plans to fetch James Henderson from Philadelphia while Simpson and Allen continue two year sentences on the county roads.

Dewey Green Shrier & Solomon Front Princess Streets Burch Morence S. C Green Florence George W. Jackson Philadelphia James Henderson Richard Simpson John Allen

Parisian Sage Promises Fast Hair Growth and refunds

Real Hair Grower Parisian Sage claims to halt hair loss in three days with a money back guarantee. R. R. Bellamy urges trial for baldness, dandruff, or itchy scalp, noting hundreds of testimonials and inexpensive drugstore availability.

R. R. Bellamy Advt

North Carolina Engineers Return Home Parade in Wilmington

Soldiers of Company A and B of the North Carolina Engineers arrive from Camp Stewart Texas and begin equipment shipment. Children and relatives greet the returning troops at the W L I armory as officers plan muster out by Lieutenant Taylor with Company A led by Captain Gillette and personnel recorded, including Peschau Williams and others from Wilmington.

Rio Grande Texas Company A North Carolina Engineers Wilmington Camp Stewart Paso Hanover Street North State Candy Company Charlotte Seaboard Air Line R. T. Taylor 25Th Infantry Taylor Géithand George W. Gillette William A. Peschau Robert M. Williams Pennsylvania Ty Toth Provisional Division Morton U. A Robert S. Thomas New Mexico J Agether William A. Leschau lIra A. Hines W.L Smith, Jr David G. Worth M.t.lannagan M. N. Shubert F. H. Gouverneur TE. Bass W. H. Frye T. F. Hessellien William Fenley Lo Smith H. H. Long J. G. Sneeden H. P. Alderman J. Fi. Grant Fuller D. H. Kelly Sweeney Calf Farrar Shepard Saddler Padrick Horseshoer Smith Edwards Farrell Kent Gore Hardee Harrellson Hines Surphy Schnibben Sneeden Tatlor Turrentine Ussery A. Smith Rouse Dew Homer Kempery Wright Chadwick Rogers Applewhite Ballard Butler Brummitt Cumber Cannady Goodwin Griffith Hewett Hobbs

Darken Your Hair with La Creole Hair Dressing Ad

An advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing sold by Jarman & Futrelle in Wilmington, NC. It claims to darken gray hair and restore thickness in days, promising soft lustrous hair and a money back guarantee with a one dollar bottle mailed prepaid.

Anplysis Jarman & Futrelle Stor Wilmington N. C

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Epworth League Fifth Avenue L’arioso Cape Fear Mies Doris Templeton Asheville N. Ll. Ballance Fifth Avenue Methodist Church South Second Street A. O. Durant South Ninth Street Epworth League of Fayetteville Carl N. Dunn, Jr A. H. Sloecomb Dick Street Dunn C. N. Dunn Thomas W. Bickett C. C. Covington South Third Street Music Department Sorosis Washington Mary Lily Fisher High Point Earl I. Brown Mary Houston James Howell Gordon Cartwright H. Howard Bizgar Wilson Wellington Bailey Georgette WooltEx A.D. Brown Wilmington Engineering Corps Lion Brand Belk - Williams Company Ralston Servier Can Victor Kangaroo Innui Tay Russia Oxfords Oripper Council Chamber Orient Poe NO A. F A. M W. M. C. C. Brown Sec’y Poe Jingere
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