River steamer Frank Deans purchased for wrecking firm
Capt J S Williams announces the Diamond steamboat Wrecking Company has bought the river freighter Frank Deans from New York for use in freight service on Long Island Sound and nearby rivers. The 105.1 by 28.1 by 11.1 foot wood vessel, built in 1913, 238 tons, 2750 hp, will be registered at Wilmington. future port home uncertain.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. 8. Williams
Diamond, Steamboat & Wrecking Company
New York City
Wrecking Company
New York
Long Island Sound
E. D. Williams
J. S. Williams
Frank Deans
Weehawken
Deans
John M. Worth
E. D. Willams
Iso
Wilmington
Steamboat Company
South Atlantic
Organize Home Guard Formed at St Matthew's Church
Members of St Matthew's Lutheran Church organized a patriotic home guard company last night in the Sunday school room to become more familiar with military tactics. A second meeting is planned Thursday evening to discuss further plans. Officers elected include George S Bowden captain Wm Otersen first lieutenant E C Hopkins second lieutenant Rev G W McClanahan chaplain Frederick Seitter Jr first sergeant G L Williams Andrew J Lee sergeants Adolph Otersen Archie Keels Charles Smith corporals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Patriotic Home Guard
St. Matthew's Lutheran Church
George S. Bowden
Wm. Otersen
E. C. Hopkins
G W. McClanahan
Three Professions At Southside Sermons By Rev Hoge
Rev B L Hoge of Waycross Ga preach at Southside Baptist church tonight and yesterday. Three professions of faith were reported after the evangelistic service. The minister spoke on The Mystery of the Suffering of Christ from First Corinthians 1 23 24. An afternoon 3 30 sermon titled The True Life was delivered. Today at 3 o clock he spoke on Abounding Peace and this evening he will preach How a Great Man Was Saved.
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B. L. Hodge
Southside
Southside Baptist Church
B. Lacy Hoge
Waycross
Christ
Hoge
Acorn Branch Hosts Food Conservation Meeting
W A McGirt and S A Mathms of the Food Conservation Commission of New Hanover County spoke at Acorn Branch, urging corn production for higher crops. J A Morris presided as committees were named for labor, agriculture, information, and canning tasks.
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W. A. McGirt
S.A. Mathems
Food Conservation Commission of
New Hanover County
J. A. Morris
D. J. Joyner
D. H. Westhook, Jr
J. W. Johnston
Lticulture
D. G. Westbrook
J. T. Kerr
J. A. Westbrook
J. R. Morris
G. W. Johnston
J. W. Murray
Canning
P. S. Murray
Miss Styron Appointed Home Demonstration Agent
Miss Kate Styron of New Bern has been selected by Mrs. Jane McKimmon to serve as the home demonstration agent for New Hanover county. The New Hanover Food Administration Commission endorsed the appointment. Styron, a graduate of State Normal and Industrial College in domestic science, brings years of teaching experience to the role.
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Kate Styron
New Bern
Jane McKimmon
New Hanover County
New Hanover
County board approves indigent veterans railroad fund
Special session of the Board of County Commissioners approved up to 260 for indigent Confederate veterans to travel to the Washington reunion in June. The measure, supported by United Confederate Veterans groups, would cover two-way railroad fares and Pullman accommodations for about eighteen veterans. Budget items for Health and related payroll changes were also discussed and approved, including a separate bonus for Dr. Stovall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
R. A. Burnett
Board of Countty Commissioners
United Confederate
United Sons of Confederate Veterans
The
Daughters of the Confederacy
D J. Fergus
Fergus
Yopp
James J. Metts
Adjutant General
Pension Board
Pennsylvania Avenue
America
L. C. Kure
Fort Fisher
Ocean
Board of Health
Charles T. Nesbitt
Arnold Stovall
Myrtle Grove
George Catlett
Dr. Stovall
Catlett
Concerted Drive Funds Uniforms for Local Drum and Bugle Corps
Local Drum and Bugle Corps members courting donations to sponsor uniforms report strong city support from business leaders. A list shows Shrier & Solomon, Sepa Grotto drill team, Howard-Wells Amusement Co. and others contributing one or more uniforms or cash sums including $10 from Bon Marche and $10 from P. Q. Moore.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shrier & Solomon
Sepa Grotto Drill Team
Howard-Wells Amusement Co
A. David Co
J.allan Taylor
Alex Sprunt & Sons
Sigmund Bear
Hornet
Col. Walker Taylor
James M- Hall
Bon’ Marche
Davis-Moore Paint Co
Hugh MacRae
P. Q. Moore
L. M. Bunting
M. J. Corbett
Roger Moore
C. C. Cashwell
McAllister Reappointed Street Superintendent in Fayetteville
J C McAllister of Fayetteville has been unanimously reelected by the Fayetteville Board of Aldermen to another term as street superintendent. Since taking the post he has improved streets and contributed to the city’s beautification efforts, drawing praise from Fayetteville friends.
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Wilmington
Fayette_ with
Fayetteville
McAllister
Wilmington Faces Army Cantonment Bid Amid Strong Local Hopes
Major Waldron and a Wilmington committee toured the county inspecting roads and Carolina Beach as part of the push to land an army training camp. Officials say Wilmington offers rail and water facilities, health, and rural versatility that could secure a Southeastern District camp. Waldron then departed for Charlotte to compare sites, with local optimism leaning toward Wilmington as the preferred choice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L. T. Waldron
Leonard Wood
Wilmington
Charlotte
Mecklenburg County
Waldron
Walker Taylor
Edwin A. Metts
A. B. Shielding
Carolina Beach
Fort Fisher
Funeral Today For Mrs Mary Eleanor Chasten On Red Cross Street
Funeral services are scheduled this afternoon at 4 30 from the late residence 210 Red Cross street for Mrs Mary Eleanor Chasten relict of the late John Monroe Chasten who died at home after a long illness She was in the first year of age and survived by her son W C Peterson three grandchildren three brothers and a stepdaughter The services will be conducted by Rev Dr John Jeter Hurt of the First Baptist Church with interment in Oakdale cemetery.
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Red Cross Street
Mary Eleanor Chasten
John Monroe Chasten
Chasten
John Peterson
Duplin County
W. C. Peterson
J. M. Chasten
Goldsboro
Wilmington
Peterson
A. M. Scarborough
Summerton
Ss. C
Mary Claire Peterson
Messrs. Bland
Joseph F
D. H. Wallace
Canrie Chasten
John Jeter Hurt
First Baptist Church
Oakdale Cemetery
Entertainers to Aid Rest Centers for Troops in France
The training camp activities committee appointed by Secretary Baker plans rest and recreation centers in France for American troops. The committee has already received numerous offers of aid from actors and other entertainers.
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France
Baker
Enlistments Open for Seventh Regiment Reserve Engineers
The Seventh Regiment Reserve Engineers are accepting applicants at Major A. E. Waldron's office in the Post Office Building. The unit will build, maintain, and operate railways in France, aiming to join the war effort shortly. Enlistments are open to men 18 to 45 with railroad or construction experience, and roles include officers and various support trades.
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U.S. Reserve Engineers
A. E. Waldron
France
Waldron
Atlanta
Europe
Mississippi
Kentucky
Virginia
Corps of Engineers
Regular Army
Regula Army
United States
Seventh Reserve Engineers
Chamber of Commerce
Army
National Guard
Mainte
Protecting the Home From Want in North Carolina Farming
Atlantic Coast Line official Al len Maull urges farmers to safeguard the home from want by applying new farming methods and following basic principles. He notes the South’s prosperity hinges on farmers, praises Boys' Corn Clubs for doubling yields, and calls for soil preparation and proper tillage as keys to stable year round income.
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Allen Maull
Atlantic Coast Line
Mr. Maull
Capitol
Washington
State Capitol
North Carolina
Fletcher
Bowen Named Deputy Clerk of U S District Court
Judge H G Connor announced the appointment of M K Bowen to succeed Alex S Holden as deputy clerk of the United States District Court for Wilmington. The post, recently vacated by Samuel P Collier, becomes effective once Bowen posts his bond. Collier continues the duties until Bowen is inducted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Federal Court
Holden
M. K. Bowen
United States District Court
Wilmington
H. G. Connor
Bowen
Samuel P. Collier
Alex S. Holden
Collier
Exhibition Drill By Cadet Corps At High School
The High school Cadet Corps will stage an exhibition drill tomorrow morning at 9 30 a m from the Board of Education office via yesterday afternoon notice. The first aid exhibit by the girls runs from 9 to 12 at the same time and the public is urged to visit the school.
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Cadet Corps
Board of Education
Formal close of St Thomas Colored School commencement
An audience at the Academy of Music witnessed the closing exercises of St Thomas Catholic School for the colored. Dr F W Avant gave a brief address. Graduates were Annie Bell Jenkins and Caroline Leola Morrison. The event was well received.
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St. Thomas’ Colored School
Academy of Music
St. Thomas’ Catholic School
F. W. Avant
Annie Bell Jenkins
Caroline Leola Morrison
Soil management and crop rotation urged for fertility
The article urges diversification and rotation as soil fertility strategies. It notes North Carolina requires special soil management and highlights government emphasis on conserving moisture and achieving good yields through these practices.
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North Carolina
Horror of Germans by Belgian children
A Belgian refugee family in London is driven from their home by fire in 1914. A four year old daughter hides under a bed and, seeing English firemen in brass helmets, cries in French that the Germans will kill her, until a fireman comforts and carries her to safety.
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London
Hone
Post Office Holiday Hours Notice
Holiday hours will be observed tomorrow May 30 with delivery windows from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 8 p.m. to 9 p.m. Stamp and registry windows open 11 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 6 p.m. One delivery and one collection off the mails will be made by carriers.
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Postofice
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Ck. Concern
River Steamer
Diamond Steamboat and Wrecking Co
N. Y
Acorn Branch
Miss Styron
Clarendon Lodge
Knights of Pythias
Pythian Castle
Cme
K. of P
Claréndon Lodgé
Believe City
Major Waldron
Chief of Engineers
Neuten
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Development Agt
Machine
Joe
the Children’s
Grace Street
Legwin Printing Company
MR. Bowen
Belgium
Gdon
GEO. P. Ide 4 CO
Makers
Troy
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