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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 09, 1917
Page
6
James Dickson of Scottville North Carolina, 67, a Civil War veteran, says he endured 12 years of constipation before Thedford's Black Draught relief. He reports taking multiple packages with success and notes the product is vegetable, reliable, and affordable at 25 cents a package.
A flurry of visitors from Chadbourn Reidsville Rose Hill Burgaw and Greensboro arrive in the city for social calls and events. Highlights include the quiet marriage of Clayton O Hines and Katie Council at Calvary Baptist and the upcoming arrival of Rev Junius Horton who will wed Miss Mary Marion in Richmond.
Wilmington observes Memorial Day with public buildings closed and ceremonies at Oakdale cemetery at 4 30 pm. Dr J J Hurt of First Baptist will speak at the Confederate monument, with prayers by Rev R E Gribbin. Confederate Veterans assemble at 4 pm and march to the cemetery, followed by Daughters and Sons of Confederate Veterans.
The Interstate Commerce Commission liaison in Washington informs the Chamber of Commerce that Atlantic Coast Line is asked to investigate delays in truck shipments from Wilmington to northern markets and report back. The commission notes it cannot handle individual delay complaints and urges redress in court if disputes remain unresolved. Traffic conditions are described as somewhat abnormal.
Members of Cape Fear Camp No. 254 United Confederate Veterans are ordered by General James I. Metts to assemble in uniform at the Oakdale Cemetery lodge at 4 o clock tomorrow afternoon for Memorial Day exercises. Veterans without uniforms may obtain them at the Light Infantry Armory.
Mr. W. E. Lawson, manager of The Wilmington Dispatch, leaves for Washington with North Carolina Press Association committee to probe proposed newspaper postal rate increases.
Mrs. C. L. Mayner of Raleigh returned to her home last night after spending several weeks in the city with friends.
A Wilmington study by W F Craighead of the USDA Bureau of Entomology, at the Chamber of Commerce request, finds Romaleum borers likely to emerge late May or June. Spraying soon after larval entry could save costly tree surgery, with oak trees most at risk if untreated.
May 10 1917 is a holiday and banks in Wilmington will not transact any business. Wilmington Clearing House Association announces the closure with Thos E Cooper as Secretary stating the notice from Wilmington NC dated May 5 1917.
William Kaminsky and Louis Schwartz trading as the Brook lyn Furniture Company at 810 North Fourth street filed a voluntary bankruptcy petition in U S District Court. The petition cites liabilities of 4552.11 and assets of 8150.90. Unsecured merchandise debts total 4552.11, with assets including 4776 open accounts 1595.95 furniture liens 1200 stock in trade 130 horse and wagon 165 household goods and 180 real estate. Exemption under law is requested.
The YMCA board approved extending unexpired memberships for members entering active war service upon their return. A four month summer membership for four dollars was adopted. The Yokefellows Band anniversary will be May 18 at the County Home. The cottage at the Jackson Training School for juveniles was unanimously endorsed.
A meeting will be held at Carolina Beach tomorrow at 2 30 PM. C C Cashwell and J A McNorton will lecture on increasing foodstuffs acreage and conserving all foods. Presiding is County Farm Demonstrator J P Herring. All residents are urged to attend.
Capt. Thos J Gause of Troop C Cavalry announces that drills will be held at headquarters on Friday night at 8 oclock and starting next week drills will be held regularly on Monday Wednesday and Friday nights.
Raleigh May 9 Governor Bickett grants clemency to three prisoners including Thad Brown of Pasquotank county praised as a producer who killed Hollowell in a dispute. Hartley of Watauga and Linney supported by officials receive pardons as judges and juries adapt to farming needs and civic duty. A special Buncombe court term is set for June 11 as state officials discuss prison reforms.
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