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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 22, 1917
Page
6
The piece combines a World War I era appeal urging small acts of support for Germany with society items from Wilmington. It notes marriages, engagements, and forthcoming weddings, church events, oster suppers, choir practices, and a military dance. Names include Miss Janet ONeill, Hugh Hines, Katherine Russell, Benjamin Reynolds, and Harriet Clark.
The North Carolina Literary and Historical Association elected Dr. James Sprunt of Wilmington as president for the coming year. Officers include Jamge Sprunt, Miss Mary O Graham and others, with Dr. Sprunt praised for his literary and business contributions and anticipated impact on state history studies.
Funeral services were held at the home of his uncle Howard Blackmore for Kenneth Brown two years old, son of Dr. and Mrs. Ira Brown of Burgaw. The service was led by Rev. Whedbee and Rev. A O Moore with burial in the family plot. Kenneth fell ill with croup and laryngitis after visiting relatives in Warsaw.
A large audience attended last night’s Luther League program Reformation Triumphant followed by Rev TM B Clausen’s address on Lutherans in the United States. Special music included Luther’s Cradle Song sung by Bertha Hawks and Holy City by Emma Ofersen Minnie Huggins. Cast included Luther M W Oterson Emperor Charles Fifth Archie Keels Empress Charles Lucile Darden Wife of Martin Luther Minnie Huggins Melanchton Adolph Oterson Tetzel E Hopkins Three Princes Frederick Seitzer Charles Smith Andrew Lee Captain of Guards Gussie Williams Nuns Mamie Godwin Marie Keels Margaret Branch Katherine Louise Konig.
E. Z. Milton and wife transferred two Seagate lots in Bladen County to Elizabeth H. Downing of Yorick for 50 dollars and other valuable considerations. No marriage licenses issued today in the register of deeds office.
Graham Kenan of the local bar has returned home after weeks in the North. Price Furpress Robt. T. Woodside Warren Hood and Sanford Ruark of Southport were business visitors today. Lieut. W. L. Smith Jr. is visiting home and friends greet him. George H. Bellamy of Brunswick county was here today.
A charter granted by Secretary of State J. Bryan Grimes authorizes the National Food Corporation to operate in Wilmington with principal office there. Authorized capital is $100,000, start of business upon $20,000 paid in, and branch offices planned across the state. Principal stockholders include L. Van Herne of Brooklyn and Edwin C. Gregory and B. G. McCubbins of Salisbury.
Fred Davis a well known colored citizen of the city died Tuesday afternoon in New Bern. Funeral services will be held Friday afternoon at 1 30 o clock at St Ludges church.
An early ad claims no cure for Riggs disease, with doctors split on its nature. The piece describes treatment features and a medicated massage unguent claiming to arrest progression, reduce inflammation, tighten gums, and restore pinkness within days while promising durable dispersion at a dollar per dose.
Raleigh reports the portrait of Judge Nathaniel Boyden of Salisbury was presented to the North Carolina Supreme Court in a crowded ceremony. Dr. Archibald Henderson recounted Boyden’s life from his 1796 birth in Conway Massachusetts to his 1871 appointment to the bench, highlighting his Civil War era choices and public service.
London police consider anti shrapnel gear for street duty including padded cap with woven piano wire and a leather cap to ease helmet hardness. Shrapnel stopping features aim to prevent shoulder wounds while pedestrians are warned to take cover.
Dr. Henderson discusses political fortunes and loyalty to the Union. He suggests Nathaniel Boyden might have become provisional Governor of North Carolina after the war if Lincoln had lived. The elder Henderson remarks on the great man’s legacy.
Travelers arriving in The Hague report growing panic in interior Germany over a secret explosive device. Tales describe a powerful chemical charge capable of immense damage, with estimates of twenty pounds able to destroy a target area. Armoured planes and public fear are noted as authorities seek to calm the population.
Delegates listed include A. H. Roberts of New Born Tam B. Carr of Southport and M. J. Beck of Lumberton for the Wilmington convention. The article details their home towns and association with the event.
Fragmentary note indicates a revival event at Emmanuel with evening service and possible dates. Details are unclear but imply religious gathering ongoing.
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