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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 31, 1918

Page

3

Carolina Debating Teams Prepare for Triangular Contests

The University of North Carolina schedules April debates with Johns Hopkins and the University of Virginia over conscription questions. The roster includes Leo Carr, Hermas Stephenson, Marion Fowler, and William M. York with alternates Forest Miles and W. Baggett. Also noted are Epsilon Phi Delta talks on Japanese American issues, a big campus book drive for soldiers, and a 16 game baseball slate led by captain Jack Powell.

Dispatch Chapel Hill N. C University of North Carolina Johns Hopkins University University of Virginia Carolina Leo Carr Hermas Stephenson Raleigh Johns Hopkins Charlottesville Marion Fowler Durham William M. York High Point Epsilon Phi.Delta Japan University Oak Ridge Elon Guilford Camp Sevier Camp Jackson Jack Powell Buan Hearne

C. E. Hussey Dead Proprietor of Wallace Hotel

Wallace March 30 Friends in this State regret to learn of the death of Mr. C. E. Hussey who died at his home this morning at 4 o clock. He had been ill with a cold and rheumatism in the foot and later complications developed surprising his friends and physician. For several years Mr. Hussey was proprietor of the Wallace hotel and was popular with travelers and citizens alike.

Wallace C. E. Hussey

Oyster Roast At Lumina Cars Every Half Hour

Advertisement notes an oyster roast at Lumina with cars running every half hour in the afternoon.

Lumina

Marion S C Draft SBoard Service Flag Roll

Marion South Carolina March 30 the new local board includes Howard Cross M C Woods and Dr R G Blackburn serving their country retiring members P W Johnson Henry Buck and Dr Z G Smith rest James N Martins name moved from Wilmington to join the roll of honor and the service flag at the Presbyterian church.

Marion S. C Howard Cross M. C. Woods R. G. Blackburn P. W. Johnson Henry Buck Z. G. Smith James N. Martin Wilmington Presbyterian Church Hugh Martin

Plans Big Liberty Loan Demonstration in Rock Hill

Rock Hill plans a major Liberty Loan demonstration on April 10 to coincide with nationwide campaign visits. The fifth district awaits all local chairmen and workers as the city, unique in the state, previously led subscriptions with 567 individuals and $290,000 for the last loan, while county outside Rock Hill contributed $47,000.

Rock Hill Fifth Congressional District

Grabel Joins Anderson Chamber as Secretary

R E Grabel, formerly secretary of the Gaffney Chamber of Commerce and Cherokee county farm demonstration agent, will become secretary of the Anderson Chamber of Commerce and start duties Monday. The board aims to focus on war activity campaigns including the third Liberty bond and Red Cross drives. Anderson residents praise Grabel as a top commercial organizer in the South.

Gaffney Anderson S. C R. E. Grabel Gaffney Chamber of Commerce Cherokee County Anderson Chamber of Commerce Chamber of Commerce Mr. Grabel South

Sumter Company Mustered In by South Carolina Reserve Militia

Sumter, S. C., March 30. The Sumter company of the South Carolina Reserve Militia was mustered into the state's service by Col. H. T. Thompson and Major Glenn. A. C. Phelps was named captain, a post he held previously with the Sumter Light Infantry. The officers confirmed include R. K. Wilder as first lieutenant and G. C. Warren as second lieutenant.

Sumter S. C South Carolina Reserve Militia H. T. Thompson Glenn Thompson Marion Scott Bishopville A. C. Phelps Sumter Light Infantry

State officers may bar teens from State Defense Council

Four teen members of the State Council of Defense face denial of membership unless they resign other State offices. Claude N. Sapp assistant attorney general holds the act creating the council defines members as State officers and those already hold offices, preventing further membership.

Columbia, S State Council of Defense Claude N. Sapp

Army Major Freer heads to New Haven station

Fayetville reports Dr. Arden Freer commissioned major in the army medical department and ordered to New Haven Conn for temporary assignment. Mrs Frasier leaves to join her husband. Mrs Joe Strange of South Orange NJ visits the Strange household. Mrs Henry London returns from Pittsboro after visiting daughter. Miss Margaret Cotton returns from a Palm Beach Tampa Miami trip with Mr and Mrs Turner of Chester PA.

Fayetteville Arden Freer Medical Department of Army New Haven Conn Fraser Joe Strange South Orange N. J H. Strange

Salem College rep to Trinity Easter celebration

Miss Katherine Ronalds has been chosen to represent Salem College at the celebration to be held at Trinity college on Easter. Mrs. Crawford Cooper has returned to her home in Oxford after a visit to her parents. Mrs. Howard Oliver of Sanford visited Mr. and Mrs. J. H. Oliver this week. Mr. and Mrs. H. I. McDuffie entertained Mr. and Mrs. H. A. Cobb of Hartsville S C this week. Mrs. Mary M. Servin and daughter Caroline returned from Raleigh where they have been visiting friends. Mrs. Ella M. Thom of High Point is visiting her sister Mrs. Alce Jessup.

H. A. Cobb Hartsville S. C Mary M. Servin Caroline Raleigh Ella M. Thom High Point Alce Jessup

Watha Red Cross Benefit Show Delights Local Audience

Friday night events by Watha Red Cross and East Watha Unit drew a large crowd. Carolina Industrial School under Mrs Abbie Peterson staged a famed colonial style play with music by Mrs and Mr W S Key. Junior Auxiliaries presented A Visit to Grandma and a Then and Now tableau reflecting wartime contrasts. America sung. refreshments served. cake raffle winners Miss Jessie Peace 1706 votes Miss Sue Pet Colwell 1460 Miss Gessie Giddens 187 total 33 53 dollars.

Institution W. S. Key America Jessie Peace Sue Pet Colwell Gessie Giddens Epps and Tucker Richmond Mr. Beach Charleston

Bladenboro Reception Honors Hutchinsons Return

Mr and Mrs H C Bridger Jr hosted a reception Wednesday for Dr and Mrs S S Hutchinson returning from a Florida wedding trip. Guests arrived met by the Bridgers and were greeted by the couple with Miss Jettye Bridger among the attendants. Floral color scheme yellow and white with daffodils jasmines and red carnations adorned the rooms and desserts included ices cakes and mints.

Eveylyn Fetzer H. H. Clark Janie Lee Hart Frances Hendren N. B. Powell Vera Singletary

Tigers Seek Reliable Pitching From Manager Jennings

Manager Hugh Jennings faces the task of supplying Detroit with dependable pitching after a season that lacked a sure fire twirler. The Tigers aim to fix the rotation and improve on past performance with stronger mound work.

Hugh Jennings Tigers Detroit

Executor s Notice of Olivia C Taylor Executrix

Executrix Olivia Canady Taylor named as executrix of the last will of Henry Taylor deceased of New Hanover County. Creditors must present claims by March 30 1919 or be barred. Debts should be settled with the executrix at Wilmington North Carolina Route No 2 dated March 30 1918.

Henry Taylor New Hanover County Olivia Canady Taylor Olivia Canady Taylor .Executrix Wilmington N. C

Trading on the New York Stock Exchange Heavily Mixed

Trading on the New York Stock Exchange during today's session showed mixed action with gains in copper and tobacco related shares and strength in coppers and Willys-Overland while standard rails and industrials rose slightly. The day closed firm with about 100000 shares traded and Liberty bonds quoted around 98.96 to 99.10.

New York Stock Exchange Wilson Packing Liberty

Market declines and mixed grain prices amid war news

Chicago reports British withdrawal impact on grains with corn and oats showing volatility while hog prices drag provisions down. Prices for corn oats pork lard ribs and related commodities are listed with bid and ask ranges. In Laurinburg local notes Mrs C A Chubb and Miss Annie Ferree visited Charlotte and community events include Mothers club meeting and a Spring Hill commencement with a patriotic program. Dr Charles Davis improves from pneumonia and local book club held a March meeting with officers elected.

Chicago Ezjeres Amiens Seaboard Laurinburg C. A. Chubb Annie Ferree Charlotte Mother’s Club Jas. L. McNair T. B. Baker Smithfield E. H. Davis Baltimore Charles Davis T. J. Gill

Enjoy an Outing at the Beach Today

An afternoon outing is advertised with cars every half hour. The notice promotes beach access and scheduling during the day for visitors seeking convenient transport.

Turpentine and Rosin Firm Trade Figures Reported

In Savannah on March 30 the turpentine firm shows sales 244 receipts 163 shipments 527 stock 24095 while the rosin firm records sales 933 receipts 273 shipments 102 stocks 94310. Prices quoted include B through W grades with ranges from 5.40 to 7.40 per unit and varied letter designations.

Chicago Hght Savannah Rosin

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