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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 05, 1916

Page

12

Lutheran Conventions Open With Plans For Seminole River Trip

The Fifteenth Biennial Convention of the United Synod of the Lutheran church of the South and the Sixth Biennial Convention of the Woman's Missionary Conference begin Thursday in St Pauls Lutheran Church with sessions in the Sunday School room at Princess and Sixth Streets. Delegates from St Pauls and St Matthews prepare for a strong program on home and foreign missions including an Orphan Homes campaign. A Seminole trip down the Cape Fear River is planned for next Saturday afternoon.

United Synod of the Lutheran Church of the South Woman's Missionary Conference of the United Synod United Synod of the Church St. Paul’s Lutheran Church Princess and Sixth Streets St. Paul’s St. Matthew's Orphan Teme Board St. Siul’s Cape Fear

Silver Jubilee of Rev. Dennen Celebrated at St Marys

The St Marys pro Cathedral congregation honors Very Rev C Dennen marking 26 years as pastor with a solemn mass at the cathedral and a public reception at the rectory. Bishop Leo Haid and about 35 priests attend along with visiting ministers from Baltimore and Philadelphia.

St. Mary’s pro-Cathedral C. Dennen Father Dennen Wilmington Leo Haid Belmont N. C Baltimore Philadelphia Fians Fifth and Ann Streets Haid St. Ann Lois Castle Haynes Colony St. Vincent's College Latrobe Leo Hard N. Y Patrick Moore St. Mary’s Cathedral

Paint Spruces Garrell Building Front on Princess Street

Painters refreshed the Princess street front of the Garrell building at the corner of Princess and North Second streets. The Elvington Pharmacy and former Wilmington Furniture Company building entrances look inviting with new paint. Interior coats brighten both stores and, though odor lingers in Elvington for now, it will fade as the transformation completes.

Princess Street Garrell Princess and North Second Streets Elvington Pharmacy Wilmington Furniture Company Elvington

Remains of M. M. Bullard Laid to Rest in Montague

News arrives of the death of M. M. Bullard of Montague North Carolina at age sixty one after a brief illness. Survived by wife Mery J Bullard and four daughters J N Atkinson Lester J Beard Elizabeth Bullard Rosa Montague Bullard. Two brothers and four sisters also survive. Funeral at St Augustine Catholic Church Montague this afternoon. Interment in family burying grounds at J H Montague home.

M. M. Bullard Montague N. C

Campaign closes as Travis urges straight Democratic ticket

Hon. E. L. Travis, chairman of the State Corporation Commission, spoke to a large Wilmington audience in the County Courthouse urging voters to back the Democratic ticket. He defended state and national policies, cited tax, bond, and road gains since 1900, praised the Wilson era, and urged turnout for election day.

Wilmington E. L. Travis State Corporation Commission County Court House Travis North Carolina South Carolina Marion Butler Linny Butler South Dakota Mr. Travis Wilson Ollie James Kentucky St. Louis Europe Thomas E. Cooper Democratic Executive Committee J. O. Carr, Esq United States

Federal Court to Convene for Two Weeks in Wilmington

Federal Court opens in Wilmington for a two week term with Judge H G Connor presiding. Prosecution of criminal and civil matters is light with J O Carr making his first appearance as Eastern District prosecutor. Notable civil docket item is Warren versus Waccamaw Lumber for 310000 damages.

S. P. Collier United States Court H. G. Connor J. O. Carr North Carolina RE. J. Warren Waccamaw Lumber Company Warren Charles G. Owen Columbus County Will Inmann Brunswick County Austin Mills 58. A. L Franco-Ottoman Steamship Company Wilmington Towing Company Cromwell Salvage Corporation R. B

Sanisep sewerage system showcased for South

Manufactures Record notes growing interest in private sewerage disposal among Southern businesses. Cement Products Company of Wilmington N C designed the Sanisep system offering low cost solutions for villages, mills and schools. Installations span Bibb Manufacturing Macon Hawthorn Clover Fairfax West Point River View Springfield Laurinburg Norwood Roanoke Mills in several states.

Cement Products Company Wilmington N. C South North Carolina South Carolina Georgia Bibb Manufacturing Company Macon Hawthorn Spinning Mills Clover S. C West Point Fairfax Mills River View Ala Springfield Cotton Mills Laurinburg Norwood Roanoke Mills Company Roanoke Rapids

Linen Auxiliary Officers Elected for Year at Hospital

The Linen Auxiliary of James Walker Memorial Hospital elected officers for the coming year at its annual meeting held in Wilmington. President Mrs J W Grainger secretary Mrs I W Sullivan and treasurer Mrs W G Hull were chosen. The group urged community support and reported linen contributions including pillow cases towels sheets gowns and related items supplied during 1916.

James Walker Memorial Hospital Wilmington Savings and Trust Company J. W. Grainger I. W. Sullivan W. G. Hull

Haddock Accepts Post in Fayetteville Gas Dept

Mr. R S Haddock leaves today for Fayetteville to join the Fayetteville Light and Power Company gas department. He previously worked in the Tidewater Power Company gas department in Wilmington. His family will stay in Wilmington until next spring as friends wish him success in the new home.

R. S. Haddock Fayetteville Fayetteville Light and Power Company Tidewater Power Company Wilmington

Election Special to be mailed with Dispatch issue

The Wilmington Dispatch announces a free Election Special delivered with the main paper on Wednesday morning. Read it for the most complete election returns and results.

Wilmington Dispatch Dispatch

Seminole 3 Crew May Participate in Dedication Parade

Preparations advance for the dedication of the new Custom House with Knights of Columbus leading the exercises and other city fraternal groups to join. Col. Walker Taylor seeks government consent for the Seminole and Coast Artillery crew from Southport to take part in the parade alongside Capt. James B. Lynch and the Wilmington Light Infantry.

Knights of Columbus Walker Taylor Custom House Wilmington Taylor Seminole Coast Artillery Southport James B. Lynch Wilmington Light Infantry

Marble Tablets From Italy Set For Wilmington High School Display

Two marble memorial tablets for Governors Jarvis and Aycock arrive from Italy and will be shown in Wilmington High School on Monday and Tuesday. Courtesy arrangements include architect H. E. Bonitz and Carolina Cut Stone Co. chief J. H. Niggles. Tablets will be viewed by Greenville schoolchildren before being moved to the new Greenville High School auditorium.

Jarvis Aycock Italy H. E. Bonitz Greenville N. C J. H. Niggles Carolina Cut Stone Co Wilmington High School Bonitz Cordon Mediterranean Sea Aycock and Greenville High School F. C. Harding Pitt County J. L. Little G. E B. Harris J. R. Moye C. S. Carr T. M. Hooker W. B. Wilson T. O'H Dupree Hey Taylor Niggle Wilmington Charles B. Aycock John J. Blair Thomas Jordan Jarvis Charles Brantley Aycock

Fourth Annual Wilmington Corn Show Opens This Week

The large tabernacle at Fourth and Castle streets hosts the Fourth Annual Wilmington Corn Show for four days starting Tuesday. A 20 000 square foot main space plus ten thousand more feet of tents will display agricultural, educational and business exhibits, with prominent livestock and machinery sections. Educational and floral displays, amateur arrangements, and extensive business booths fill the venue, drawing visitors and public attention to Wilmington and the surrounding counties.

Fourth Castle Streets Wilmington North Carolina

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St. Paul's Lutheran Church Woman’s Missionary Conference H. G. G. Scherer Charleston Sp. m Orphans’ Home J. A. Huffard Rural Retreat G. J. Congaware D. C C. L. Brown D. D Kumamoto Japan Hiroms Missions J. B. Morgan Releigh J. L. Lieder Roanoke the Theological Seminary L. L. Lohr Lincolnton Rev. C Schaeffer, Jr Atlanta St. Paul's Church St. Foils H. Sanich J. A. Morehead Roanoke College I. (. Seegers The Theological Seminary At Columbia, S. C St.Matthew's Church Will Rehder Mengert Missionary Society Synodical Missionary Societies R. S. Patterson D.D Home Mission Board S. C. Brown Women of the Orient J. (. Cronk Columbia Annette Kaehler Buffalo Goldberg Royal Monday Dennen Opeegh the, Wilmington Savings & Trust Company Seminole 3 New Custom House Eahibit Tableto Ochs Hinnant Advt
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