Visitors and locals mingle as city hosts guests
A sequence of visitors from Burgaw Whiteville Richmond and other places spent yesterday in the city. Absent friends travel plans include trips to Charleston Jersey City and New York while Lumina Wrightsville Beach hosts the Donaldson Cadets dance. Local society notes also record nurse graduation at James Walker Memorial Hospital and a wedding at South Front Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Black
Burgaw
Annie Black
Rena Haynes
Whiteville
Virginia
Louise Black
Richmond
Lumina
Wrightsville Beach
Donaldson
Mr. George W. Applewhite Dies at 61 in New Berlin
Prominent New Berlin planter George W. Applewhite died at James Walker Memorial Hospital at 6 this morning after a week of treatment. A native of Pender County, he was 61 and had lived in New Berlin for 30 years. Surviving are his wife, five sons W H Applewhite T C Applewhite Hackett Ralph Roy and two daughters M a H Mullen and Aileen, with two brothers W S and J H Applewhite. Interment will be tomorrow at 4 p.m. in New Berlin cemetery, with grave side services by Rev. A H Porter and Rev. F T Wooten.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Berlin
George W. Applewhite
James Walker Memorial Hospital
F. T. Wooten
Chadbourn
Mr. Applewhite
W. H. Applewhite
Rockingham
T. C. Applewhite
Hackett Applewhite
Ralph and
Roy Applewhite
Mau
S. H. Mullen
Aileen Applewhite
Messrs. W. S
J H. Applewhite
City to aid Armenian Syrian relief drive
Mayor P Q Moore appointed an executive committee to organize Wilmington's share of a monthly 1 668000 relief fund for Armenian and Syrian non combatants. The group will meet at City Hall to plan fundraising efforts and appoint duties to raise Wilmington's part of the needed total.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P. Q. Moore
American Committee For
Moore
Wilmington
Western
Asia
W. H. Milton
J. M. Wells
W. V. McRae
W. H. Sprunt
M.W. Jacobi
Alex Yeager
Donald MacRae
E. L. Prince
Margaret Gibson
F. M. Henshaw
N. Anderson
Mandry Nominated for Laboratory Director Post
Mr Mandry of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology is recommended to replace Mr George F Catlett as laboratory director. Dr W G Sedgewick supported the recommendation and Dr Charles T Nesbitt announced it. Catlett has enlisted in the Officers Reserve Corps and will leave for Fort Aylethrope soon. Nesbitt advised Handry to report at once and may arrive early next week if he accepts. Catlett's salary was recently raised from 1500 to 1800 dollars annually due to high demand for chemists from government and munition plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F Catlett
Mandry
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
George F. Catlett
W. G. Sedgewick
Charles T. Nesbitt
Catlett
Officers Reserve Corps
Fort Aylethrope
Nesbitt
Handry
Board of Health
Restriction of Kaiser Power Adopted by Reichstag
Amsterdam May 5 The constitution committee of the Reichstag agreed to alter Article XVI to require counter-signature by the Imperial Chancellor for Kaiser's ordinances and decrees. The measure, backed by Centrists National Liberals and the Progressive, aims to hold the Chancellor responsible for official duties with a Senate tribunal. Four Conservatives voted against. Dr Karl Helfferich said a position could wait until the Federal Council defines its stance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Amsterdam
London
Germany
Reichstag
Berlin
Senate
Karl Helfferich
Interior
Federal Council
Local visitors and updates from area residents
Mr. Gibson James of Springer North Carolina toured the city as a business visitor yesterday. Dr. Whitaker of Whiteville came as a Wilmington visitor yesterday. Rev. A H Porter a Columbus county board of education member visited the city yesterday. Rev J H Shore Wilmington District presiding elder left for Burgaw on an official visit. Friends note W A Lynch is improving after illness. J G Carney was moved to hospital for treatment. E H Hardison departed Thursday for Seattle to attend the Brotherhood of Railway Telegraphers convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gibson James
Springer, N. C
Dr. Whitaker
Whiteville
Wilmington
A. H. Porter
Board of Education
Columbus County
J. H. Shore
Burgaw
W. A. Lynch
J. G. Carney
E. H. Hardison
Seattle
Washington
The
Brotherhood of Railway Telegraphers
Retail goal prices too high in May report
The Federal Trade Commission announced a preliminary study finding current anthracite coal prices inflated and the supply adequate for next season. It cautioned against large summer purchases and warned against efforts to create a price panic or push immediate delivery for future needs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington
Federal Trade Commission
Congress
Presbyterian Church Services and Schedules Across Wilmington
Woollen listings show multiple Wilmington churches inviting worshippers. Winter Park’s Andrew How ell leads 11 o clock service with 3:30 Sunday school and 7:15 Endeavor. Delgado and others host 7:30 and 11 a.m. services with varied prayer meetings and Sunday schools. Pearsall Memorial and St John’s announce confirmations, sermons, and free seating for visitors.
Bladen Street and Fifth Avenue Churches Rally Welcome Crowds
Rev E C Sell on Bladen Street and Rev J H McCracken on Fifth Avenue invite all to 11 a m and 8 p m services. Sunday School at 3 30 p m and 9 45 a m respectively. Epworth League and prayer meetings set, Lord's Supper after morning service, evangelistic evening services and new member reception. Visitors urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. C. Darst
St. John’s
Red Cross
R. E. Gribbin
Bladen Street
Fifth
Bladen Streets
E. C. Sell
Fifth Avenue
J. H. MccCracken
Epworth League
St Pauls Church Fourth Sunday after Easter Service
Episcopal church at 16th and Market with Rev D L Gwathmey as rector describes Fourth Sunday after Easter observance, Holy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s Church
16Th and
Market Streets
D. L. Gwathmey
Christian Church Services Announced With Protracted Meeting
Reverend J B Reynolds preaches 11 am and 8 pm at Dock Street Christian Church. Evening topic warns of Germany's downfall in scripture. Sunday school at 9 45 am. Christian Endeavor at 7 15 pm. Protracted meetings start May 13 with Evangelist J M Waters for two weeks or longer. All are invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christian First
Dock Street
J. B. Reynolds
Germany
Christian Endeavor
J. M. Waters
Baptist and Calvary Church Services Announced
Southside Baptist at Fifth and Wooster holds Sunday School 9 45 a m worship 11 a m and 8 p m with baptism after the evening service Pastor W G Hall invites all to attend Calvary Church offers 11 a m and 8 p m services sermon titles morning Weary and Scattered night Hezekil s Vision Sunday School 9 45 a m J W Hollis superintendent Junior B Y P U 7 15 p m Sun beams Monday 3 30 p m Prayer Wednesday night Teachers Supper Thursday 6 45 p m Senior B Y P U Thursday 8 p m long service Friday night cordial welcome to all services
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian
Winter Park
Andrew J. Howell
Christian Endeavor Society
Delgado
A. D. McClure
D.D
W. M. Baker
Christian Endeavor
W. H. Sprunt
Southside
Corner Fifth and
Wooster Streets
W. G. Hall
Stor
Calvary
J.A. Sullivan
Hezekiel
J. W. Hollis
St Pauls and St Matthew's Evangelical Services
St Pauls at Market and Sixth with Rev F B Clausen holds 11 am and 8 pm services. Sermons titled Humanity's Greatest Foe and Walking In Trying Times. Sunday school at 3 30 pm. Mengert Missionary Society and Christian Association postpone meeting to Monday. St Matthew's English Evangelical at Fourth and Harnett worships 11 am and 8 pm under Rev G W McClanahan with 3 30 pm Sunday School and Luther League at 8 pm discussing Our Lutheran Work In Japan. Visitors invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul’s
Market
Sixth
F. B. Clausen
Mengert Missionary Society
The
Christian Association
St. Matthew’s
English Evangelical
Fourth
Harnett Streets
G. W. McClanahan
Luther League
Japan
Petrograd Workmen Council Backs May Day Wage Order
The council of workmen and soldier delegates in Petrograd accepted the government's May Day wage explanation by 34 to 19 votes and declared the incident closed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Council of Workmen
Petrograd
Fight Your Nerves A Star's Enduring Studio Strain
A Vitagraph actress recalls long studio days from nine to six with many costume changes and intense emotional scenes. After a taxing schedule, she returns home in the evening, feelings of exhaustion easing only when mother counsels on bending nerve to will.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vitagraph
Mother
Naval officers listed for action in the war against Germany
The document names officers such as Captain Georg Cooper at the Naval War College Lieutenant A in l commander of the U S S Yankton Captain H B Sticky in command of the U S S Vermont and Captain W K Ridin at the Charleston Navy Yard in Boston reflecting wartime assignments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Georg Cooper
Naval War College
U. S. S. Yankton
H. B. Sticky
U. S. 8S
Vermont
W. K. Ridin
Itn
Charleston Navy. Yard
Boston
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Alma Warren
Washington, N. C
Lela Fitzgeraldon
Weldon
Clyde Hayes
Charleston
S. C
A. M. Williams
Phoenix
D. C. King
North Fourth Street
Katherine Harrison
Jersey City
N. J
C. J. Kellaway
Margaret Sandlin
Charlotte
Raleigh
Marie Reynolds
Sanford
E. A. Jones
Bellehaven
Waiteville
Clara Lloyd
Hampton, Va
F. L. Faison
Warsaw
City
H. H. Elliott
H. R. Miller
New York City
George Huband
Ladies’ Aid Society
Dock Street Christian Church
Ray
Nita Mae Nathan
Armand D. Harriss
Atlanta, Ga
M. A. Russell
Chicago, Ill
Walter Rutland
Mary
Lucile
Roxboro
Shore
Ela Win Bread
Aere
H. L. Boyd
Esteh, Miss
Clinton
Donaldson Military Academy
Fayetteville
Grainger
Miss Singletary
MR. Watters
J. Sterling Singletary
South Front Street
Ada Leah Singletary
Harry Fennel Watters
T. P. Allen
Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Mittie Watters
Louise Singletary
Anna Singletary
David Reaves
Joseph Williamson
B. F. Ozment
Germania Hell
Joseph Akerman
University of Georgia
D. C. Love
Board of Managers
B. A. Doggett
Minnie Lee Glidewell
North Carolina
Ada Harriss Robertson
Georgia
Neva Gaye Sikes
Nina Aileen Sasser
South Carolina
Marjorie Pierce
Rachel Victorine Martine
Beatrice Barbar Simpson
Lois Isabel Jarvis
Wéoltsx
A.D. Brown
NIN
MR. Mandry
Reichstag Committee
America
Federal Trade Commissions
Norios
Military Academy
Pearsall Memorial
East Wilmington
H. W. Koelling
Harnett Street
Highth
Methodist
Lutheran
SAS
Com
W.kriddie
H.D Strickney
G.F. Coocfer
Mutual Life Insurance Company of New York
A. B. Croom, JR
Wilmington District
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