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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 27, 1917

Page

10

Jubilant dedication of Marion Sprunt Hospital annex ceremony

Members of Medical Fraternity, nurses, and city county officials attended dedicatory exercises for the Marion Sprunt Memorial Hospital annex for women and children. Dr Edward Jenner Wood spoke as the keynote, praising donor Mrs. Sprunt and the new facility while officials and clergy offered prayers and remarks on the hospital’s mission.

Marion Sprunt James Os James Sprunt James Walker William S. Baer Baltimore Johns Hopkins Hospital Edward Jenner Wood W. H. Sprunt Wood W. A. McGirt Board of County Commissioners P. Q. Moore C. P. Bell George R. ‘Etch Kesses M. Green Ses Plyler Father C. Denen de. S. Mendelsohn Ausen John Jeteri Garin United Teen Mechanics Rieter Ee Einia Emy Seinevert

Brooklyn passes at least one week free of blind tigers

Recorder George Harriss and Chief N J Williams report Brooklyn free of active blind tiger operations for now after a police dragnet. Dandy Johnson and Joe Nick Byrd, both faced new prohibition charges with suspended two year terms and monthly court reports. Charles Williams also received a suspended sentence with a $25 fine and costs. Adele Brown and Isabelle Croom, both colored, were dismissed when found to be six years old, on disorderly conduct charges.

George Harriss N J.liams Brooklyn Harriss Dandy Johnson Nolo Contender Johnson Joe Nick Byrd Charles Williams Adele Brown Isabelle Croom

Wilmington Prepares for June 5 Military Registration

Wilmington and New Hanover county ready for the June 5 draft registration with 10,000,000 nationwide registrations and about 500,000 to be drafted initially. Officials expect 3,000 local eligibles and roughly 150 called to color from Wilmington, with four possible calls under the 2,000,000-strong army plan.

Wilmington New Hanover County Moore City Registration Board New Hanover United States Board of Registration Congress Istas

Onslow Registrars Named to Aid Military Enrollment

The Onslow Progress reports on June 5th registrars chosen to aid the military draft. Sheriff E H Walton, Clerk N A Burton, and Health Officer R H Noell comprise the county board. Names listed include E M Koonce, E V Marshburn, J B Dawson, W H Grant, and others across Jacksonville, Richlands, Swansboro, and nearby communities. A separate note mentions a disorderly conduct case against E. W. E. adjourned to Monday for final disposal.

Jacksonville N. C Onslow Onslow County E. H. Walton N. A. Burton R. H. Noell E. M. Koonce E. I. Wood Angola E. V. Marshburn Halfmoon E. F. Craft Tar Landing J. B. Dawson Cross Roads Richlands W. E. Cox Williams W. H. Grant Princes J. E. Sanders Northeast B. F. Morton Morton’s BH. B. Marshall Mill’s A. A. Eubank Swansboro F. B. Pittman Linwood D. J. Sanders Hew A. Bryant Catharine Lake W. T. Cox Gum Branch J. B. Murrill Verona W. Lee Humphrey Rocky Run Lester Dixon Haws Run Nick Rewis Folkstone C. C. Hine Barlow’s R. D. Provost Marines E. B. Smith Montforts Mill W. J. Montfort White

Call to Sons of Veterans in North Carolina

An appeal urges sons and grandsons of Confederate soldiers to record themselves as such. Any ten men over 16 can form a camp with $1 yearly dues, 50 cents locally used. Contacts listed in multiple North Carolina towns seek to mobilize for a June gathering in the National capital.

North Carolina Sons of Confederate Veterans Lee Jackson

The Lumina Bathing Pavilion Advertising Card

The Lumina Bathing Pavilion is open today inviting readers to take a dip in the surf. An advertisement urges visitors to enjoy the seaside facility and its surf access.

Lumina Advt

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Plendid Macon Charlotte Leonard Wood General Wood Mecklenburg Asheville Fayetteville Hamiet Greensboro Greenville D. C GLASS L. H. Stacey Academy of Music Wilmington High School University of North Carolina Stacey Amy Morriss Bradley Grainger Board of Education High School Cadet Corps National Red Cross Onslow Registrars The Wilmington Savings & Trust Company Princess Street Sons OF R. E. Little Wadesboro Gordon Finger H. E. Reid Lincolnton May McAlister Asheboro Sophia Duffy New Bern Wm. N. Everett Rockingham, N. C D. K Rose of Lancaster Atin de Cortes South Front Street
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