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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1917
Page
6
Miss Sallié Harrell of Burgaw visits Miss Mae Landen on South Fifth Avenue. Numerous residents from Magnolia Fayetteville Raleigh and Whiteville spend time in Wilmington for visits meetings and outings including church activities and a moonlight steamer excursion.
The Tokyo tourist trade, once set for a bumper spring, collapsed as American swagger and submarine fears dampened travel. The Tenyo Maru, due April 30 in Yokohama with 250 cabins, carried under 100 passengers from San Francisco amid rumors of war and U boat threats. Locally, hotelkeepers, steamship agents, tailors, and rikisha boys face hard times as Japanese hospitality life stalls.
West Whitlock band to perform Sunday afternoon at Camp Metts Hilton Park to aid soldiers of Company H Second Regiment stationed there. Pulpit duties at Calvary Baptist by Mr Odhis B Ninnant in Rev J A Sullivan's absence. Deeds filed for record: Hugh MacRae Co to Carrie K Myers lot Aubudon Sam Houston to W L Smith tract Masonboro township.
George G. Werner of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad accounting staff in Wilmington N C is in the city combining pleasure and business. He is the guest of R V Rivenbark Atlantic Coast Line agent.
Benjamin J. Hughes superintendent of the Norfolk District of the Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company died suddenly at his Norfolk home at about 8 this morning. He had long served AC Line and was held in high esteem by officials and colleagues. He was about 50, survived by his wife formerly Miss Corrine King and two daughters, with a brother and sister in South Carolina. The body will be moved to her city at 5 50 tomorrow morning and funeral services will be held at 4 pm tomorrow at 113 Walnut street with interment in Oakdale cemetery.
The recorder's court hears Jane Roberson and others charged with violating the prohibition law. Prayer for judgment for Roberson was continued for one year with monthly court appearances to show good behavior. Other cases including D H Bryant J H Boden J W Peterson Harvey Sweat and W T Johnson were likewise continued.
The city and county boards agreed to issue ribbon badges to men aged 21 to 38 who register for military service on June 5. The badges read I have registered and are meant to encourage participation while not forcing wearers to disclose status. Officials aim to prevent abuse and ensure smooth registration logistics across precincts and rail-relay workers.
The Wilmington Choral Society presented the last section of Elijah to a large audience last evening. William G. Robertson accompanied on organ, with E. H. Munson directing. Soloists Mrs E K Bryan Julia Post Catherine Williams J Harriss Jr and Greene Fenley earned praise for their performances.
The House approved the administration food survey bill with a 14.77 million dollar appropriation for a National resources survey and food supply stimulation. It moves to the Senate where a similar measure is under review and a storage penalty amendment is added to curb hoarding and price manipulation. The administration aims to field staff once signed, with Hoover as food administrator candidate.
Ember Day services announced at St Pauls Episcopal Church located at Sixteenth and Market streets. Services will be held Wednesday Friday and Saturday at 6 PM with prayers for the ministry and those to be admitted into Holy Orders. Visitors welcome, every seat free.
Civil action in the jury court moves toward verdict this afternoon after a bond sale and related proceedings. The record shows parties Cooper and Co versus Clute, with judgment expected by 2:30 this afternoon.
Thomas McNeal, a colored man from 506 Walnut Street, is in custody after allegedly cutting his wife Christine early this morning. Health Officer Hunter witnessed McNeal on the porch smeared with blood and carrying a knife and accompanied him to the police station. Christine McNeal was taken to James Walker Memorial Hospital. injuries not considered serious.
New York May 29. One of the first steel steamers built by an American yard since entry into the war is the 9,000 ton twin screw freighter Scandinavia. It will leave the ways at a shipyard near New York late today. Contracts for 16 ships have been let for the same yards, with hoped completion within a year.
An advertisement touts Dr Kilmer’s Swamp Root as a physician’s prescription that cures kidney liver and bladder issues. It claims universal benefits, urges readers to buy a bottle from a druggist or request a ten cent sample by writing to Dr Kilmer Co with Wilmington Dispatch noted.
Government introduces a franchise bill in Parliament setting the voting age for women at thirty. The measure clarifies eligibility and marks a milestone in the path toward universal suffrage.
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