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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 30, 1917

Page

6

Guests and social notices fill Wilmington city pages

Miss Marie Pullen and Miss Emma Willard visit Burgaw and Southport while others travel to Winston-Salem Greensboro and Fayetville. Red Cross and church groups plan meetings and outings, and a steamer ride fundraiser for First Presbyterian. Local families host visitors and announce picnics and church events through the week.

Marie Pullen Burgaw Jennie Rivenbark Emma Willard Southport Gertrude King New York Orton S & Mr W. B. Campbell Raleigh

Attorney General Orders Aggressive Registrar Protection

Amid rumors of trouble on registration day, Attorney General Gregory directs U S attorneys and marshals nationwide to shield registrars fully and to take immediate effective legal action against any registrar who fails or refuses to register.

Gregory United States

Wilmington Observes June 5 1917 Draft Registration Day

Mayor Parker Quince Moore urges suspension of business and attendance at church services on the June 5 1917 draft registration day in Wilmington. Officials list precinct registration sites and registrars while noting preparations aim for a smooth roll call and a strong city record for the national military enrollment.

P. Q. Moore Wilmington Board of Registration Giblem Lodge Mills Dock Street Castile Engine House Castle Streets Market Streets J. A. Smith W. J. Bergen H. C. Riley, Jr E. C. Hopkins W. F. Jones C. F. W. Rehder A. S. Sallings R. L. Burton Fourth Ward M. S. Willard Austin H. Burr J. C. Williams W. D. MacMillan, Jr W. A. French J. F. Roache Fifth Ward S. A. Matthews R. C. Cantwell A. F. Walton A. F. Gibson J. Utley King B. Frank Brittain Jas United States Congress Parker Quince Moore

Death of Mrs Walker at Home

Mrs. John M. Walker dies at 11:30 pm at 115 South Second Street after months of ill health. Survived by husband Cant. J. M. Walker, mother Mrs. W. H. Lippitt, son William L. Walker, daughters Marguerite and Alice Walker, sister Miss Sarah Lippitt, and brother An D. H. Lippitt. Funeral tomorrow morning time pending.

John M. Walker J. M. Walker South Second Street

First Woman's Exchange Founded in New York 1878

The first Woman's Exchange in the United States began in New York City in 1878 to aid women in reduced circumstances to become self supporting by selling articles of their own handiwork.

Woman's Exchange United States New York City

Testament to Black Draught Relief intractable constipation

Mrs Kate Able of Rossville Ga recounts her husband’s severe illness after a machinery injury and drastic weight loss. She credits Thedford s Black Draught with prompt relief from constipation and pain, claiming the remedy saved his life after weeks of suffering and urging others to try it.

Rossville Kate Able Thedférda Tedford Thedford

Liberty Bonds Urged for Coast Line Employees

Atlantic Coast Line President John R. Kenly directs department heads to allow 21 to 30 year old employees time to register on June 5 1917 and to purchase Liberty Loan bonds. Circulars urge patriotic support via bonds and outline payment plans and tax exemptions.

Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company John R. Kenly United States Congress United States J. R. Kenly Kenly Geal

Armenian and Syrian Relief Drive Sets Sunday Meeting

Rev W V McRae announces the first meeting of Wilmington volunteers to organize local fund raising for Armenian and Syrian relief. The 5 PM gathering at City Hall follows Mayor Moore’s call and includes Miss Anderson Miss Henshaw secretary Philip Pearsall Yeager Sprunt and McRae as officers.

W. V. McRae P. Q. Moore Europe Nancy Anderson Francis Henshaw Philip Pearsall Alex. S. Yeager W. H. Sprunt W.V. McRae Mayor Moore Moore National Executive Committee New York Ministerial Association of Wilmington National Committee Palestine Hardy Ark Menia Syria

Funeral Services for Benjamin J. Hughes in Norfolk

Funeral today for Benjamin J. Hughes superintendent of the Norfolk Division Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company. Remains arrived from Norfolk and will be interred at Oakdale Cemetery after services at 4 p.m. at 113 Walnut Street. The notice requests organization representatives to appoint a single liaison to relay needs and plans from each body to a National Committee.

Oakdale Cemetery Benjamin J. Hughes Norfolk Division Atlantic Coast Line Railroad Company Norfolk E. B. King Walnut Street Oakdale Mr. King Hughes

North Carolina Veterans Parade Details Issued

Major General Metts issues General Order No. 5 for NC Brigades to report to division HQs at the Hotel Harrington Wilmington May 17 ahead of the Washington reunion. The order covers parade organization for the Confederate Veterans and confirms who will ride and where to report.

Hilly A. Herbert North Carolina Metts Wilmington N. C Hilary Confeder Wallington D. C Enack James Melts COL. H. A. London Adjt Tees

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