Tidewater Power plans six for five fares amid war costs
Tidewater Power Company faces higher operating costs from coal oil and materials and may raise or reduce service. President Hugh MacRae stated the firm will continue selling six rides for five cents as long as possible while pursuing reasonable new rates to maintain property and credit. The company cites war conditions and industry trends as pressuring fare policy and service changes.
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Tidewater
Acts
Yale
Hugh MacRae
Tidewater Power Company
New York Times
Wall Street
Public Service Mission
Iffu
Go Hedley
Interborough Rapid Transit Com- Wi
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Seat
Third Avenue
Peg
Con Donoal
Ramone Aes
Delaware & Hud
Comcasia
Commie
Ttt
Public Service
Glass canopies to crown Wilmington shopfronts
Iriving Bear announced two new glass canopies for Northam's Book Store at 101 Princess Street and a 30 foot canopy for Hyman Supply at 215 North Front Street. The project, approved by City Council, will extend 32 feet west from the Center lunch room canopy and provide sun and storm shelter while improving appearance and property value. Work begins soon, with sidewalk disruption minimized.
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Northam
Princess Street
United Cigar Store
Wilmington
Irving Bear
Electric Center
Bear
Hyman, Supply Company
North Front Street
Rebecca Sternberger
Northam Book
Sternberger
Many Attend Services at Topsail Presbyterian Revival
Evangelistic services at Topsail Presbyterian Church attract large crowds this week. Rev. Dr. William Black leads twice daily sermons at 11 am and 7 45 pm with song services by Andrew Burr. Rev. J S Crowley reports the revival exceeding expectations and predicts Mammoth congregations through week’s end.
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Topsail Presbyterian Church
William Black
Andrew Burr
Dr. Black
Burr
J. S. Crowley
May Cultivate Idle Land on Atlantic Coast Line
Atlantic Coast Line issues an order through vice President Delano granting employees permission to cultivate idle lands owned by the company. The move aims to boost food production and help curb prices for workers, with many employees likely to take advantage of the concession.
Kneisel to Head Lumina Orchestra This Summer
John F Kneisel accepted contracts to lead Lumina Wrightsville Beach dance pavilion orchestra for the 1917 season beginning June 9 with an eleven musician group. First Sunday concert set for Harbor Island Auditorium June 10. Kneisel cites readiness for latest dance music and special features for Me concerts. The Tidewater Power Company notes previous high regard for his performances and endorsements from Libby Glass Company president Edward Libby and Rotary leader Frank Mulholland.
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Tidewater Power Company
John F. Kneisel
Lumina
Wrightsville Beach
Kneisel
Wilmington
South Carolina
Georgia
Wrights Ville Beach
Toledo
Ohio
Harbor Island
Edward Libby
Libby Glass Company
Frank Mulholland
Rotary Club
Frank Coates
Toledo Railway & Light Company
Mr. Kneisel
National Special Society Meets In Woolvin Hall
The group discussed aid for French and Belgian children in devastated regions. Mrs Wad dell was reelected chairwoman and will appoint a new board. Mr J P Herring urged economy and use of fresh vegetables to conserve canned goods. The penny campaign raised 358.38 dollars for the week, with 33.38 plus a five dollar boost.
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National Special Society
Woolvin Hall
Pastor Delivers Patriotism and Piety Address in Southport
Rev. John Jeter Hurt D D pastor of the First Baptist church spoke at the Southport Baptist church on Tuesday evening. His address on Patriotism and Piety drew a full auditorium and he said he was delighted with his visit.
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Southport
John Jeter Hurt
First Baptist Church
Southport Baptist Church
Hurt
Grand jury urges health checks and curb on illicit goods
The grand jury report to Judge W. M. Bond calls for health certificates for domestic servants, bi monthly records of idle residents, limits on Jamada ginger and other alcohol rich preparations, stricter city control of illicit products, and improvements to jail and public facilities. It also recommends vocational training for offenders and housing provisions tied to future funding.
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Grand Jury
W. M. Mond
W. M. Bond
Hornor
Police Department
Recorder
New Hanover County
Board of Health
Jackson Training School
Concord
Water Street
Seagate Gloges Reports Successful Year at Commencement
Seagate school closed its most successful year with large attendance at last night’s commencement. Principal Annie Herring and teachers Miss Bettie Downing and Miss Gladys Bernard received praise for outstanding work. Students performed in a varied program including songs, dialogues, drills, a play, and a flag medley, underscoring community support and a plan to retain staff next year.
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Seagate School
Annie Herring
Bettie Downing
Gladys Bernard
America
Charles Nixon
Orphan's Trust
Negro Faree
Revival Begins Sunday at Dock Street Church
Evangelist J. M. Waters will lead revival services at Dock Street Christian Church starting Sunday. The congregation anticipates an unusual gathering as singing is directed by Mr. J. W. Buck.
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J. M. Waters
Dock Street Church
Dock Street Christian Church
J. W. Buck
Governor Bickett to Speak at Baptist Seaside Assembly
Governor Thomas W. Bickett will deliver the closing address at the Baptist Seaside Assembly. The sermon and address will take place July 4 in the new Harbor Island auditorium at Wrightsville Beach, with the event running June 27 to July 4 as announced by Rev. Dr. John Jeter Hurt.
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Baptist Seaside Assembly
Thomas W. Bickett
Harbor Island
Wrightsville Beach
John Jeter Hurt
Holmes Succeeds Wearner as Cadet Corps Leader
Lieutenant Holmes of the Wilmington Light Infantry becomes commanding officer of the Wilmington High School Cadet Corps replacing Major George Wearner. Senior class officers are improving in drill mastery as spring drills continue, with warm weather not dampening interest or training gains.
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High School
Holmes
Wilmington Light Infantry
George Wearner
Wilmington High School Cadet Corps
Nurses to Graduate at Germania Hall Tonight
The senior class of the James Walker Memorial Hospital Training School will graduate this evening at Germania Hall with Dr. Joseph Ackerman delivering the principal address. Pins and diplomas will be presented by D C Love and Dr. B A Doggett. Dr A D McClure will offer prayer. A reception follows and patronesses are listed.
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Germania Hall
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Joseph Ackerman
Georgia
D. C. Love
B. A. Doggett
Copital
A. D. McClure
J. W. Grainger
C. E. Taylor
Cuthbert Martin
George P. Cotchett
C. P. Bolles
Bidgood
Minnie Lee Glidewell
Neva Gay Sikes
Marjorie Pierce
Beatrice Barber Simpson
Lois Isabel Jarvis
North Carolina
Nina Aileen Sasser
Rachel Victorine Martin
South Carolina
Ada Harris Robertson
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John Lewis Williams
State of North Carolina
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J. V. Grainger
Seagate
Governor Bickett
Wearner
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Goldsboro
Jacksonville
Washington, D. C
Confederate Veterans Reunion
Atlantic Coast Line
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Wilmington, N. C
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Masonic Temple
Wilmington Retail Merchants’ Association
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