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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
5
City officials heard petitions from fire and police personnel seeking higher salaries to meet rising living costs. No action was taken. the issue is to be considered in the next budget, with mayor and council referencing ongoing financial limits and prior advisement.
Lieut J J London of the U S Navy inspects Wilmington unit in Woolvin Hall as it prep to join federal service. Enlistees will be examined by Lt Feagen, then sent to Norfolk for drills before assignment to Uncle Sam s ships. Officer H B Peschau notes surplus men and invites experienced applicants.
Captain Hobbs announces that about 50 members of Company H Second regiment police unit will join the Memorial Day program at Oakdale cemetery tomorrow afternoon. Including Wilmington Light Infantry with 50 plus members, the gathering will be the largest Confederate Memorial Day turnout.
The loganberry juice Phez is debuting in Wilmington to strong local interest. The product, pure undiluted and unfermented, hails from the Willamette Valley Oregon where most loganberries are grown, and a West guest is leading a demonstration at the Wilmington Grocery Company with a Phez punch tasting on Saturday afternoon.
Funeral services for John Sterling Sellars were held at the Salvation Army Home, conducted by Rev. M. V. McRae of Trinity Methodist Church. He was laid to rest in the Southport cemetery on the same day.
James M King longtime Wilmington resident and Advent Christian church member dies at 9 25 pm at home 706 Wooster street in his 77th year. Friends mourning his death as a highly respected figure with funeral to be held likely at Advent Christian church tomorrow afternoon.
A brief note mentions fireworks as a hopeful signal for better outcomes elsewhere. The statement hints at broader optimism and possible future improvements driven by displays and community sentiment.
The Board of Health held a regular session to discuss funding for a $150 bonus to county physician Dr Arnold Stovall for three months of service curbing smallpox in rural areas. They also agreed to pay Mr George F Catlett’s salary during his initial month at Fort Oglethorpe and to reinstate him as laboratory director if he returns. The budget for the coming year was not made up.
Thomas E. Cooper reports Southern cities feel war effects less than Northern trade hubs. He notes Southern bankers focus on business while Northerners fear U boat threats and expect government handling. Northern money markets show ease, banks report robust activity.
Addresses by Z W White Milton Calder and J P Herring in Winter Park launched the New Hanover Food Conservation Company drive to educate residents on economizing and expanding non perishables. Committees for Canning Information and Agriculture were formed and further meetings were planned in Manteo Seagate Wrightsville Beach with noted speakers.
Atlantic Coast Line passenger traffic manager W J Craig issued circulars to correct rumors that government placed a fire control on seaside lights. The notices promise Wrightsville Beach and New Hanover county resorts will be in full blast this summer with lights burning as bright as usual.
Supt John J Blair announces closing exercises for city schools with programs at William Hooper Sunset Park and Williston sites. Activities span May 8 to June 1 including operettas exhibitions visitation days and promotions culminating in high school commencements and diplomas.
Funeral services for Mr. W. M. Canady were held at his home at 119 Dawson Street before an afternoon burial at Greenville Sound. Rev. J. H. McCracken officiated with pallbearers W. L. Tharpe A. H. Leslie S. J. Bryant and J. W. S. Harvey among the attendants.
Commandant James Yates of the local Salvation Army leaves for Philadelphia to join the Eastern States Congress, a weeklong session of officers from twenty four states. Miss Booth will preside as over a thousand officers gather at Bethany Presbyterian church, with 150 Philadelphia churches planning Salvation Army services next Sunday.
Seventh Day Adventists notify the War Department that their faith prohibits participation in the war against Germany. The communication states religious grounds prevent enlistment or military service by adherents.
A Seattle shipyard completed a wooden freighter at a cost of 200000 and sold it the day before launch for 350000, reflecting a profitable early sale.
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