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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Thos. E. Cooper
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Tidewater Power Company
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T. W. Marine
Richmond
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Mary Alderman
Academy of Music
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H. W. Caldwell
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Wilmington High School
James Walker Memorial Hospital
First Baptist Church
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Delgado Baptist Sunday School
A. L. Goodrich
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Bancroft Furniture Company
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J. E. Morris
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