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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1917

Page

6

Lumberton Bride Weds Columba Man at Duart House

Miss Mattie Williams McLean, daughter of Archibald A. and Caroline Purcell McLean of Maxton, marries John Irwin Sutphen of Columbia S. C. at Duart House Lumberton in a ceremony led by Rev. Dr. Hill and Rev. Dr. Moore. A reception follows with many relatives and friends in attendance. House guests include relatives from Richmond Maxton Laurinburg Wilmington and Columbia.

M. D. Powers Hopewell Robert Meador Greensboro Irvin Jenkins Iva Pearson Duga T. BE. Petty Henderson Atlanta C. E. Jones Lattimore B. G. Suitt Greenville Suitt Mary A. Warwick Rosamond Waddell Gertrude McConnaughey Addie Arnett A. W. McLean McLean Lumberton Mattie Williams McLean Archibald A Caroline Purcell McLean Maxton John Irwin Sutphen Columbia S. C H. G. Hill G. E. Moorehouse Presbyterian Church of Bess McNair Lila McLean Laurinburg Martha Sutphen Leila Barnes Sallie McLean A. T. McLean J. W. Irons Richmond Archie McLean Mary Elizabeth W. Lacy Williams JS. Copeland Misses McNair Barnes Sutphen Maxtop J. Dixon McLean Agnes McLean Cammie McNeill Atlantic City New York Elizabeth McCormick Lacy Williams Duvald Larkins Wilmington

Local Residents Visit Friends and Travel Members

Mr. and Mrs. Joshua Chadwick of Pollocksville visited city friends this week. Several Beaufort, Edenton, Morehead City, and Lexington visitors passed through or stayed with local families for visits and meetings.

Joshua Chadwick Pollocksville T. D. Warren Edenton N. W. Taylor W. K. Hinnant Beaufort New Bern Goldsboro E. J. Hester Lexington S. H. Lane C. L. Ives C. D. Bradham Kate Spencer Bettie Windley Mary Ward Durham A. Wade Morehead City Margaret Lewis Pittsville J. B. Blades Clayton N. C

Local visitors and travelers stop by Wilmington area

Clinton notes show Mrs G A Clute and Dr and Mrs D S Ray visiting Raleigh to see Miss Estell Ray at Meredith College. John Lamb of Johnson City Tennessee visits Mrs Lilie Lamb. Floy Butler returns home for summer from Nashville NC teaching. Miss Minta Russell visits Birmingham. many others visit Wilmington residents including Miss Mary Daniels Elm City and Miss Mary Hubbard Fayetteville.

Clinton G. A. Clute D. S. Ray Raleigh Estell Ray Meredith College J. A. Matthis Wilmington John Lamb Johnson City Tenn Lilie Lamb Floy Butler Nashville N. C Missula Turner Herbert Hobbs J. P. Robinson Wendell C. R. Aycock Freemont D. L. Earnhardt Minta Russell Birmingham Ala R. E. Herring Elizabeth Oliver Mount Olive Mary Daniels Elm City Mabel Bowen Mary Hubbard Fayetteville Maria Kerr Louise Barnes Martha Davis Alderman Mary Herring Baltimore Henry Herring Ruth James Henry James

Social notes from Laurinburg and surrounding towns

Miss Minnie Lennon of Lumberton and Mrs Saville of Richmond visit Laurinburg. Several locals travel for summer stays and events, including Genevieve Randall to Charlotte for a music festival and others attending the Presbyterial and music festivals in Charlotte.

Laurinburg Minnie Lennon Lumberton Saville Richmond Roland Covington Etta Curtis Boiling Springs B.F. Falls Genevieve Randall Charlotte Effie McRae Julia Stewart BH. I. Hilburn Trene Atlanta J. R. Jordan Hilburn Miss Jordan W. D. James Agness G. Smythe New York

Jefferson Family Reunion in Charlottesville May Event

Members of the Jefferson family, descendants of Thomas Jefferson, set a reunion in Charlottesville Virginia. Col Jefferson Rancomb Kean hosts with a luncheon and a visit to Monticello, the historic home of Thomas Jefferson.

Charlottsville Jefferson America United States Col Jefferson Rancomnh Kean Monticello Thomas Jefferson

A.L. Batting Leads and Wedding News Highlight North Carolina Items

The first American League batting averages list shows Speaker and Cobb tied at .394 in a season early snapshot. Meanwhile, a Mount Olive column reports Annie Rose Southerland visiting Raleigh and a stream of social guests from Maxton, Red Springs, Laurinburg, and Lumberton with Grainger Orchestra from Wilmington performing at a wedding reception.

Ping Bodie Athletics Gardner White Sox Ping Speaker Cobb Tyrus Tris Chas. A. Purcell Wagram Maxton Red Springs Laurinburg Grainger Orchestra Wilmington A. W. McLean

Wallace May 8 Meeting Notes and Local Notices

The Christian Endeavor held a regular weekly meeting in the Presbyterian circle led by Mr Westbrook with Miss Anna Clement as organist. Speakers included Mrs Nick Southerland on Christianity in South America and Hon Geo R Ward on Christianity versus Catholicism in South America. A duet by Lila Reade and Jennie Clement closed the program.

W. P. M. Currie Madge Southerland Young Ladies’ Embroidery Club Mesdames B. F. Pearsall, Jr Islet Southerland Petersburg J. W. Carrol Allen Powers Hamlet Z D. McWhorter Bethel

Farewell to Hattie Lee Poem of Lost Love at Sea

A heartfelt ballad by a grieving sailor recounting a long voyage for Hattie Lee. He recalls their days, writes home with no reply, returns to the old town, and finds a grave marked for Hattie Lee near the cat and oak, where he mourns beside the marble slab.

Hattie Lee Saphire Sea Hattie Les Hal

Tumulty Birthday Honored at White House

Secretary Tumulty, born in Jersey City 38 years ago, was congratulated at the White House on his birthday anniversary. He rose to prominence as a patriotic orator and has served as President Wilsons secretary since his governorship days in Jersey City.

Tumulty Washington, D. C White House Jersey City Wilson

Engineer training camp site pitched near Biltmore

Washington figures push for a war training camp at a suitable site near Biltmore to train engineers and enlisted men. They highlight ample level ground, split into five groups, with emphasis on engineering studies and bridge building practice.

George H Washington Gressman Zebulon Ean Vanabilt Biltmore Wien T- Peart Manoa Tony War Department

Fabrique shines early with Dodgers as prospect

The report notes Fabrique showing notable hitting ability at the start of his major league career with the Dodgers. If he maintains this pace, he could rise quickly, with comparisons to promising rookies guiding expectations.

Dodgers Siwine Robbie Bobbies

McGraw Linked to Thorpe Return Trial With Giants

Rumors suggest McGraw remains tied to Jim Thorpe and a potential return to the Giants for another trial in Cincinnati, aiming for a spot in the next season’s camp.

McGraw Jim Thorpe Cincinnati Giants

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Elizabeth Copeland Kinston Bess Hyman Henry Moore E. H. Gorham Little Child Jane Meadows Myrtle Koonce Trenton Annie Rose Southerland J. B. Oliver Florida Julia Parrott R. E. Wooten Oscar Lancaster J. T. Williams Eva Bateman Alice Elizabeth McGee O. G. Gulley Elizabeth O. G. Jr J. T. Lasby Oldsboro L. D. McPhail Rockingham J. R. McPhail Graham-Borden H. W. Partin M. E. McCullen Faison Lee Georgia McCullen Christian Church Christian Sunday School Hell Epworth League St. John’s M. E Clara Mae _ Starling H. L. Pope Eleanor J. D. Bacon Mr. Pope Walter D. Creech W. H. Cobb, Jr J. D. Langston Mary DeVane Goldsboro Woman’s Club Gertrude Weil Sallie Kirby State Federation of Woman's Allie Freeman Marianna C. Gariessen Chapel Hill Wallace Galloway Hattie Lee Weaver Py Goodyear Goodyear Shoe Department Prompt Service North Front Street Cobble Sale
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