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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 06, 1916

Page

8

Miss May Johnson and W L Stone Masonsboro Sound Marriage

Miss May Johnson and Mr. W L Stone of Masonboro Sound wed at the Southside Baptist parsonage at 10 AM with Rev. W H Hall officiating. A week of prayer services continues at Grace Methodist Church each afternoon except Saturday.

May Johnson W. L. Stone Masonboro’ Sound Southside Baptist Church W. H. Hall Grace Methodist Church Missionary Societies Southern Methodist Church

Biscuit Plant Employees Enjoy Green Field Lake Outing

The National Biscuit Company local branch held its annual outing at Green Field Lake on Saturday afternoon with an oyster roast, canoe racing, and dancing. Attendees included C. L. Dietrich, J. W. Norsworthy, W. D. Jones, W. W. Mills, George D. Council, George B. King, R. S. St. George, Walter Shuford, and Julius Lee, with Dietrich serving as toastmaster.

National Biscuit Company Greenfield Lake Messrs. C. L. Dietrich J. W. Norsworthy W. D. Jones W. W. Mills George D. Council George B. King R. S. St. George Walter Shuford Julius Lee C. L. Dietrich

Funeral and Parade Through Wilmington Draw Crowds

Miss Elizabeth Tate and her brother Robert attended the funeral of their uncle H. A. Colvin in Atkinson. Thousands lined Prin cess and Market streets as the John Robinson parade moved through town with wild animals, bands, and clowns, drawing cheers and a keen interest from all ages.

Elizabeth Tate Robert Atkinson H. A. Colvin Princess and Market John Robinson Wilmington Murchison Bank Tipperary

Personal mentions and visits in the city notes

Mr Louis Lipinsky goes to New York to buy stock for Wilmington and Asheville Bon Marche stores. Judge W P Stacy arrives after six weeks in Western North Carolina court. He held court in Dobson Surry county last week with Judge B F Long of Statesville. John S Holman stays as hotel auditor under new management. Solicitor Charles L Abernathy of New Bern district spoke for Democracy in Wallace. Leslie R Hummel, Esq, returns after Goldsboro visit. John Perdew UNC student visiting parents. Col W B Fort Pikeville visits and stays at Orton Hotel. E M Dewey Whiteville spends yesterday in the city. J F Council Council registered at Orton Hotel.

W. P. Stacy North Carolina Dobson Surry County B. F. Long Statesville John S. Holman Wilmington Charles L. Abernathy New Bern Abernathy Wallace Leslie R. Hummel Goldsboro John Perdew University of North Carolina Col W. B. Fort Pikeville Orton E. M. Dewey Whiteville J. F. Council Council Orton Hotel

Meeting of W C T U to convene at Mrs Shepherds home

A meeting of the W C T U members will be held Tuesday afternoon at 4 oclock at the home of Mrs M H Shepherd, 11 South Eighth street. All members urged to attend, with invited friends. An appropriate program is planned and special prayer will be offered due to states voting on prohibition that day.

M. H. Shepherd South Eighth Street

Southern Railways Schedules Change for Pullman Cars

Southern Railway announces- effective Monday September 11 1916- the Winston Salem to Goldsboro Pullman Sleeping Car line replaces the Winston Salem Beaufort Moorehead City run. The car leaves Winston Salem 8 50 PM, arrives Goldsboro next morning, return departs Goldsboro 10 35 PM, arrives Winston Salem next morning. Greensboro Raleigh line remains in operation. Reservations through J O Jones Raleigh NC.

Southern Southern Railway Winston-Salem Beaufort- Moorehead City Winston- Salem Goldsboro

Thousands See Eircus Parade Through City

Thousands lined the streets to watch the John Robinson circus parade move through Wilmington. The crowd enjoyed the steam calliope bands and clowns, while twelve elephants and camels drew attention as spectators recalled the yearly spectacle.

Princess and Market John Robinson Wilmington Murchison Bank Tipperary

State Dept Awaiting New Lanao Information

Washington reports the State Department has no further advice on the Lanao situation. No action will be taken until it is shown that American lives are endangered.

Washington State Department

Bobcats Invade Ranch Near Battle Mountain

In Galena vicinity Bobcats threaten Dabkl Ranch. One cat leaped on a watchdog and was shot. head sent to Pasteur Institute in Reno. The next day a presumed mate was shot and wounded as the dog killed the second cat.

Battle Mountain Galena Nelson Pasteur Institute Reno

Wilson Fund Push Aims To Boost Early Week Giving

A campaign urges readers to contribute to the Wilson fund first thing Monday morning and promises higher returns by Tuesday night. Supporters are asked to subscribe liberally on Monday to help Wilson win.

Wilson

Prince of Rogues Whitemain Again Targeting Banks

Cincinnati reports Alonzo J. Whitemain alias Prince of Rogues faces charges for using the mails to defraud Amelia State Bank in Amelia Ohio. The con man, once a Hamilton College and Columbia Law alumnus, has a long crime record with arrests, trials, and grand schemes across America and Europe.

Cincinnati Alonzo J. Whitemain Flock and Key Amelia State Bank Amelia, C

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54 inch Velour Broadcloth in All Colors

Ad offers 54 inch velour broadcloth in all colors at 2-2 priced race. material described as suiting fabrics with sccex noted and price $1.79.

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Chinquapin S. H. Matthews Presbyterian Church Mr. Matthews Robert King Charlotte Percy Reece Albright Juliette James Farrish Robertson First Presbyterian Church A. B. Jones Fitzpatrick Jones Helen Russell Southport City E. G. Wells G. L. Boney and Child Wilmington Hotel Louis Lipinsky New York Asheville J. O. Jones Raleigh, N. C Tory Dosephine le Keere Coq Philadelphia A. D. Brown Wooltex Eircus James M. Hall Std Castie Kenny America C. D. Kenny CO Whiteman The Pinkertons Europe Dansville N. Y Hamilton College Columbia Law School Duluth Minnesota State Congress Witeman Chicago New York State Binghampton Wilmington Dispatch Agen Postal Telegraph Company News Boys Orde Wilmington, N. C Depot BELK Pangede Te Peau de Loire Paris Nort Carolina Belk-Williams Company Carolina
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