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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 07, 1917

Page

6

City in dread as night of murder clouds moonrise

The full moon over the city casts light on streets and domes while crowds flee in alarm as a murder shock ripples through the metropolis. Local notices follow with social visits and events including Red Cross fundraiser and Washburn Worth wedding guests. Cantata practice advances for The City of God amid Reformation Celebration plans.

Red Cross Society City Hall Third Street U. D War Relief Fund T. E. Sprunt W. L. Beerr Y. M. C. A. Fund James H. Poll J. W. Bailey Raleigh Ethel Miller Goldsboro Francis Worth Davidson Charles W. Worth City of God Robertson Luther Memorial Hall

Immanuel Presbyterian Church 22nd Anniversary

Immanuel Presbyterian Church marks its 22nd founding anniversary tonight at S o'clock. Rev. T. Pe Allen is pastor of the church. Charles H. Dahlgren, once connected with the church, will speak along with other addresses. A cordial welcome is extended to all friends.

Walter Sprunt B. M. Washburn Eloise Washburn Montgomery Ala Immanuel Presbyterian Church T. Pe Allen Charles H. Dahlgren

Recorder's Court Brief Shows Assault Verdict

The recorder's court met this morning with Pompey Pridgen tried for an assault. The case, taxed with costs, ended with a guilty verdict on the charge of assault.

Recorder's Court Pompey Pridgen Cas

Exhibition Drill By Fort Caswell Wil Art Squad

An exhibition drill by a Fort Caswell Wil unit showcases an art themed display with a picked squad performing a military style drill. The event occurs on a Saturday with formal routines and ceremonial elements highlighted by military precision.

Fort ‘Caswell

Brown Demonstration Shows Brown Bread Preparation

A municipal demonstration features methods for preparing brown bread using soy bean meal and corn meal. The presenter lists three cups of flour, one cup corn meal, brown or white sugar, baking soda, and oil as ingredients, highlighting nutrition and meat substitutes.

Mt Orn Mary Cilfford Bennett Dsimonatra Nek Ethan

Thedford's Black-Draught Rated Quick Relief

A historical note praises Thedford's Black-Draught as a laxative option that avoids the common drawback of tolerance after long use. A letter from Cecile Blanchard of Grosse Tete La. credits the remedy with ending five years of constipation following other products.

Thedford Usera Cecile Blanchard Grosse Tete, la Thetford

Funeral Today for Charles H. Robinson

The funeral for Charles H. Robinson was held at 10:30 this morning at First Presbyterian Church where he served as ruling elder. Interment followed at Oakdale Cemetery amid mourning relatives and friends. pallbearers included church elders and active participants from the congregation.

Charles H. Robinson North Fifth Ave First Presbyterian Church J. M. ‘Wells D. D Oakdale Cemetery Messrs B. F. Hall James Sprunt H. C. McQueen R.A. Brand Philander Pearsall J. A. Springer C. W. Worth W. M. Cumminz A. M. Hall Walker Taylor J. G. Murphy H. Sprunt J. Ne Little Willard W. C. Smith Woodward John Hall L. Hubbard

Italy Shrinks Front as Cadorna Retains Defensive Line

Rome Nov 7 Italy begins retreat to a shorter 160 mile front from the Carnia Alps to the Adriatic. General Cadorna shifts toward the upper Brenta and lower Piave while avoiding Venice loss as Austro German advances threaten the Tagliamento and Livenza rivers. The new line aims to stiffen defenses and keep communications intact as rear guards report contact with scouts.

Carnie Alps Adriatic Tagliamento Gentral Cadorna Dolomite Carnic Alps Piave Cadorna Luganda Trent Brenta Gana Feifre Venice Gener Cadorna Italans Isonzo Teely Livenza Rome

City Council to Guarantee Wood Supply and Support Fair

Council meeting at 10 a m with full attendance. Mayor presided as Cap t Meares served as clerk. A $5 contribution to the Negro Agricultural and Industrial Fair was approved. A committee was named to work with the Fuel Commission to secure guaranteed wood prices and boost city supplies. Choices on third and Harnett streets were referred to a councilman for action.

P. Q. Moore Thos. D. Meares McCaig Ruark Bunting E. D. Williams Merritt Fuel Commission Third Harnett

Special Convocation for Royal Arch Degree at Concord Chapter No 1

Tonight at 7 o'clock a special convocation of Concord Chapter No 1 Royal Arch Masons will confer the Royal Arch degree. All companions are invited to attend. Additional streetcar service will run daily during the Fair to help attendees reach the event.

Concord Chapter No Royal Arch ‘Masons Royal Arch

Canadian Casualty List Updates From Ottawa and Idaho Notes

The Canadian casualty list lists Edward McKeehan Ta dora Washington and Walter Sullivan of Salmon Idaho as wounded. A Daily Mail dispatch from Italian quarters reports Italian retirement from Taglia mento and cavalry scouts fighting as planned. Forward scouts near Maniago and Tagliamenta are highlighted as reports continue.

Aimerican Ottawa Ont Edward McKeehan Tadora Washington Walter Sullivan Salmon Idaho Taglia ™ Mento Daily Mail Italy Ene

Forceful Review of the Needs of Eastern Carolina

A speech argues for higher agricultural yields to match European production. It praises velvet bean and soy as soil restorers, calls for soil conservation, greater machinery power, and efficient farming to support the war effort and prevent empire decline.

Carolina United State Great Britain France Holland United States East West Indies Hawaiian Islands Europe United States Department Astern North Carolina North Wellington

Inside Bath for Clear Skin Promises Health Boost

An early 20th century health claim promotes daily morning drinks of hot water with limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver and bowels. Advertises improved complexion and vitality, urging readers to buy limestone phosphate and adopt internal sanitation practices.

Bath

Watson and Rev He Shore Visit Memorial Hospital

Watson of the Cun t city and the Rev J J He Shore are visitors at Memorial Hospital. The patient is mentioned as receiving care there this night.

WJ. Watson J J

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