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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 27, 1917
Page
6
The Dispatch invites readers to call 205 with social notices including party plans club meetings visitor reports and items of social news. Calls should be made before 1 o clock.
A Civic War message by JAS. WATERMAN WISE calls for support to fighting abroad with a note on patriotism. The issue also reports visitors, church events, a Red Cross meeting, a civic shower for a bride, and a Fort Caswell marriage, with locals traveling from Philadelphia and plans to reside in Southport.
Berlin reports the British assault on Bourton Wood and nearby village in the Cambrai area was repulsed in today’s official communiqué.
The Wilmington contingent trained at Fort Oglethorpe awaits midnight arrival after missing a transfer. Secret lists remain unreleased but local reports name J. F. Harris Jr and Robert Strange as captains, with several others slotted for lieutenancies across the Coast Artillery and regular army.
Fire department responded at 12 18 PM to a blaze on the roof at 709 North Third Street. The roof fire spread from the chimney but was quickly controlled with only minor damage. The residence is owned by Dr. Thos H Wright and occupied by C W Rice.
Strike at Atlantic Coast Line stalls as clerks await Union president J J Forrester. He remained in Washington for further talks with the Department of Labor officials as both sides seek a settlement.
Captain and Mrs. Thos J Gause are in the city on leave from Camp Sevier Greenville S C Captain Gause and Mrs C M Gregg and daughter of Florence S C are guests of Mrs J F Jarman in Carolina Heights Mr J Frank Flowers a Charlotte attorney is in the city on business
The ad urges neglecting a cough to stop taking chances and start Dr Bell's Pine Tar Honey for quick relief. It claims soothing air passages from the first dose and loosens phlegm with a pleasant taste suitable for children. Send 25 cents and the druggist will provide the remedy.
Washington reports Greece has appealed to President Wilson for large financial assistance to rebuild its army for a projected combined offensive by German, Bulgarian, and Turkish forces aimed at Saloniki. Premier Venizelos sent the appeal via Colonel House. Greece plans to fund war materials through loans similar to those secured by France, Britain, and Russia.
On Thanksgiving night at seven o'clock a service is held at New Hope Presbyterian Church per the President's wishes. The community is called to worship give thanks and attend.
President Edwin A. Alderman asked the University of Virginia board of Visitors to dismiss Prof. Leonidas R. Whipple for alleged disloyal utterances and propaganda aims. Whipple attended a special meeting to explain his Sweet Briar College speech, with Alderman urging resignation of his adjunct journalism appointment and vacant chair.
The Rotary Club held an oyster roast at Masonboro Sound after departing City Hall at 1 pm. Rotarians enjoyed large helpings of oysters, hot coffee, crackers and an imitation malt beverage, with salt air adding zest. President Roger Moore adjourned the meeting and announced a special session next Tuesday to discuss Y W C A fund raising. The resolutions committee reported progress for a full report at the next meeting.
The body found floating near Moore's Inlet, north of Wrightsville Beach, was identified as Washington Clay by a relative. Coroner Holden ruled no inquest needed. four fishermen including James Pettit, David Reeves, William Clay, and Washington Clay died when their boat wrecked on the bar weeks ago. The discovery follows search efforts by a visiting yacht. the men were employed by Luther Smith of Middle Sound.
A pharmacist advised home made cough syrup using 2% Pinex mixed with plain sugar syrup in a pint bottle. The remedy costs about 64 cents, yields a pint, and is claimed to relieve coughs quickly by loosening phlegm and reducing throat and bronchial irritation, with broad usefulness for bronchitis and whooping cough.
Readers learn of strong Red Cross and Navy League knitting efforts for soldiers and sailors, backed by Secretaries Daniels and Baker. Donations from Miss Margaret Price to Alex Sprunt & Sons and many individuals are listed. Junior Red Cross and local units report thousands of completed comfort kits and knitted pieces for Belgian babies and troops. An advertisement touts Parsian hair tonic with money‑back guarantee.
A Thursday evening service at Wise in the est of the Barium Springs Orie is announced with a call to attend. The event aims to feed clothe and keep warm more than 25 people and extends a cordial invitation to all in the community.
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