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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 13, 1916

Page

5

Criminal Court Convened With Small Grand Jury

The November term opened before Judge George W. Connor with a 15 member Grand Jury, citing need for only twelve to return true bills. The docket is light, featuring larceny, highway robbery, and prohibition violations. One acquittal and several no-shows were reported as cases proceeded.

George W. Connor Conner Ownor Connor New Hanover Wilmington Recorder's Court Recorder’s Court Messrs. L. Stein E. L. White W. R. Hartsfield J. D. Vann C. F. Nurnberger Jordan Branch George S. Neverns W. M. Harris H. Bluenthal J. L. Roderick W. M. Smithson E. W. H. Shaw Ernest J. Bush W. R. Nye George Schnibben S. W. Ketchum H. C. Prings Bertram Levan Sam Watson Kenny Maybanks Baldwin M. Humphries William Rehos

Rector of Porter's Military Academy Delivers Sermon at St James

Walter Mitchell rector of Porters Military Academy Charleston spoke at St James Episcopal yesterday on You Shall Know the Truth and it Will Make You Free. His visit aimed to promote an endowment fund for St Marys School Raleigh.

Porter's Military Academy Walter Mitchell Porters Military Academy Charleston St. James’ Episcopal Rharch Kr. Mitchell

Elizabeth College Alumnae Gather at St Pauls Luther Church

Elizabeth College alumnae met yesterday afternoon in the Sunday School room of St. Pauls Lutheran Church. Reverend John Perry, a synod delegate and Elizabeth College president, spoke on current work at the institution. Several brief addresses followed the gathering.

St. Paul's Church Elizabeth Elizabeth College St. Paul’s Luther 40 Church John (. Perry

Water stage in Cape Fear at Fayetteville

Stage of the Cape Fear river at Fayetteville North Carolina measured Tuesday at 8 am yesterday stood at 2.42 feet indicating modest river level.

Cape Fear River Fayetteville N. C

Possible New Packing House Expansion in Wilmington

The Carolina Packing Company and G Herbert Smith and Walter Griffith may form a new packing operation in Wilmington. Smith and Griffith plan to double capital, while engineers assess two proposed plans. If the plant contract is signed, the company aims to solidify terms with the new partners, with the current capital at 100000 dollars. Smith already operates a packing plant in Waycross Georgia and intends to establish a Wilmington house regardless of a merger, raising questions about profitability in a young livestock industry.

Carolina Packing Company G. Herbert Smith Walter Griffith Smith Griffith Waycross Wilmington Carolinas

Revival Service Opens At First Baptist Church

The ten days revival began last night at First Baptist with Rev. Dr. John Jeter Hurt delivering a strong sermon Prepare to Meet Thy God. The overflow crowd filled galleries as Mr Walter E Rodgers of Atlanta directed a gospel choir and led a solo performance. Daily sessions run 3 30 pm and 7 30 pm with Rodgers supervising the junior choir after the afternoon service.

First Baptist Church John Jeter Hurt Walter E. Rodgers Atlanta Rodgers Dr. Hurt Charles M. Alexander Alexander

Scientists in Annual Session at MIT

Boston November 13 National Academy of Science opens a three day meeting at MIT with Dr S W Stratton director of the National Bureau of Standards delivering an address on target practice in the U S Navy. Lieut Col George C Squier in charge of aviation in the U S Army will also address the gathering.

Boston Mass S. W. Stratton National Bureau of Standards United States Navy National Academy of Science Massachusetts Institute of Technology George C. Squier United States Army

Woman's Benefit Association Meeting in Wilmington

The Woman's Benefit Association of the Maccabees Wilmington Review No 6 will meet at Mrs. E L Waddell's house 407 Nun Street Tuesday afternoon at 3 30 oclock All members urged to attend.

Woman’s Benefit Association of the Maccabees Wilmington Review E. L. Waddell Nun Street

Southern Lutheran Synod hears reform theme sermons

Rev. J. A. Morehead and Rev. J. C. Seegers spoke on the relation of the Reformation to modern Christian education and the permanency of the church at St Pauls Church during the Southern Lutheran Synod session. Other speakers included Rev. W. C. Schaeffer Jr and visitors Miss Annette Kahler Hajime Anadomi.

J. A. Morehead D. D Roanoke College Salem J. C. Seegers Lutheran Theological Seminary Columbia S. C Southern Lutheran Synod St. Paul's Church Morehead Martin Luther Dr. Morehead Luther Church College Seegers Christ Christ of Bethlehem Calvary Rome W. C. Schaeffer, Jr Atlanta

Wilmington Doctors Attend Southern Medical Meeting in Atlanta

Three Wilmington physicians Dr. H. T. Moore Dr. C. T. Sykes and Dr. J. G. Murphy will attend the Southern Medical Association gathering in Atlanta this week. Dr. Murphy will read a paper on Results of Tonsil Operations, anticipated as a major feature of the meeting.

Wilmington Atlanta Southern Medical Association H. T. Moore C. T. Sykes J. G. Murphy Murphy

National Association of State Universities Meets in Washington

In Washington on November 13 the National Association of State Universities opened a two day session. Presidents from more than half of the nation's state universities are in attendance to discuss educational problems of especial interest to public institutions.

Washington, D.C National Association of State Universities

Church Leaders Promote Education Effort in Wilmington

Four Episcopal parishes in Wilmington discussed The Church's Responsibility to Education led by Rev. Walter Mitchel and Rev. Francis M. Osborne. A public meeting at St James Parish House aims to plan Wilmington's role in supporting St. Mary's School and its future expansion with a $250000 goal.

Walter Mitchel D. D Porter's Military Academy Charleston S. C Francis M. Osborne St. Mary’s School Raleigh N. C Wilmington Episcopal Church Carolinas East Carolina

Goethals Defends Panama Canal Predictions

Major General Goethals, Governor of the Canal Zone, rebuts critics in his annual War Department release. He asserts earth movements will be overcome finally and disputes false reports cited as calamitous howling. He links credence to a pending treaty with Nicaragua influencing canal rights.

Washington Panama Canal Goethals Canal Zone War Department United States Nicaragua

Seventieth-Eighth Birthday Observed of Mormon Leader Smith

Salt Lake City observes the seventy-eighth birthday anniversary of President Joseph F. Smith with formal observances by church dignitaries. The Beehive House hosts the family gathering and dinner as Mr. Smith remains strong and active.

Salt Lake City Utah Joseph F. Smith Mormon Church Mr. Smith

Baltimore & Carolina Steamship Lines Return to Wilmington

The Baltimore and Carolina Steamship Co plans docking facilities in New Bern and Wilmington for services linking Baltimore New Bern Wilmington and Charleston. Two new steamers are expected to be added as the line resumes calls after earlier withdrawal over freight rate disputes. City leaders acted months ago and are poised for a quick breakthrough.

Baltimore & Carolina Steamship Line Baltimore & Carolina Steamship Co New Bern City Wilmington B. & C. Steamship Company Baltimore Charleston

Atlantic Coast Line May Challenge Eight Hour Law

The Atlantic Coast Line may join other railroads in pursuing legal action to overturn the Adamson eight hour law. Railroads nationwide are filing injunction suits and the Coast Line could join Southern rivals following Northern and Western roads that have begun or planned such filings.

Atlantic Coast Line Coast Line

Lectures Begin With Odis Hinnant At High School

Parents invited to attend the first lecture in a series by Mr. Odis B. Hinnant Boy Secretary in the High School auditorium tomorrow at 4 o clock.

Odis B. Hinnant

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Criminal Court ST. James’ Episcopal Carolina Packing Co C. L. Brown Columbia, S. C INI Education Episcopal Mr. Osborne St. James St. Mary’s Geo. C. Royall Goldsboro Mitchell St. James’ Church Church of the Good Shepherd Porter’s Military Academy South Osborne St. Mary's School St. John’s Church St. Paul's South Carolina St. Mary's Atkinson Albert Smeades Jesus Christ Board of Trustees Daughters of St. Mary’s Murchison National Bank Wilmington Savings and Trust Company People’s Savings Bank Southern National Bank American National Bank Atlantic Trust and Banking Company Wilmington Chamber of Commerce “Bulletin American Bank and Trust Company Home Savings Bank Citizens Bank Vivian Martin Incorporated Ashevill, IY. C Ilmington, SY. C
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