Red Cross Christmas Seals On Sale For Tuberculosis Fight
The Local Red Cross reports record sales of Christmas seals to aid tuberculosis prevention and care. Proceeds fund policy efforts at home. part supports soldiers and war relief while helping to reduce tuberculosis deaths nationwide. Last year North Carolina raised $12,000. this year organizers hope to surpass it.
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Jis
Imof
Navy
Eta
Islay
Carolina
Red Cross
Ncheon Red Cross Society
Walkeron
Tyneies
Robertson Wins Thanksgiving Golf Medal at Cape Fear
William G. Robertson won the gold medal for best playing in the Thanksgiving golf tournament at Cape Fear Country Club, setting a new 36 hole course low of 163. E. C. Hines captured the morning 18 hole handicap match with a 72 while a large crowd attended an oyster roast and bag lunch after the morning rounds despite unfavorable weather.
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Cape Fear
William G. Robertson
E. C. Hines
Buena Vista Farm Hosts Holiday Trip to Middle Sound Resort
A large party from Buena Vista Farm near Middle Sound visited the Deigntful Middle Sound Resort for a Christmas celebration. Guests included families of Clausen Polvogt Rehder Bissinger Clayton Henry Stewart and others from Ehrh i and Pittsburgh. A bountiful dinner followed social time with hunting and sightseeing.
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Deigntful
Middle Sound
Puena Vista Farm
Thankegbrist Lley
Placith
F. B. Clausen
Mas. Prederick Clausen
G. Henry Jr
Harry Stewart
Pittsburgh, Pa
Leslie Mann Funeral Held in Oakdale
The funeral of Leslie E Mann from 4 Wrightsville Avenue was conducted by Rev J M Wells at the First Presbyterian Church and interment followed at Oakdale Cemetery under Masonic auspices Honorary pallbearers included C B Sender B I Brothers and others active pallbearers were led by Mayor P Q Moore and J F Jarsam among others
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Oakdale
Leslie E. Mann
Philadelphia
Mann
Wrightsville Avenue
J. MM. Wells
First Presbyterian Church
Officers elected for the ensuing year at 63 American Mechanics
At the regular meeting of Senior Council No. 63 Junior Order American Mechanics the following officers were elected to serve the ensuing term and will be installed later in December: John Lanier president A J Krabbe vice president John E Wort recording secretary S M Hutton chaplain Hardy Lanier financial secretary Carl Marshburn treasurer E L Breece conductor George T Grotgen warden W L Barnes inside sentinel O R King outside sentinel trustees B F Brittain Jr James A Kelly Woodus Kellum.
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Pavie Counsi
Bevis Commeil
American Mechanics
Oficera
de Ree Oers “Ponclom
Joun Lanier
A. J. Krabnke
Hecoidme
John E. Wort
Aaovtamt
S. &. Garrissu
Finantis
Hardy Lanier
Carl Marshburn
E. L. Breece
George T. Grotgen
Inside Sentinel
W. L. Barnes
Outside Sentinel
O. R. King
S. M. Hutton
Messrs
B. F. Brittain Jr
James A. Kelly
Woedus Kellum
Indications of Suspension for Most Minor Leagues Next Season
Indications point to a suspension of business by many minor leagues next season as a majority of minor moguls believe continuing under present conditions would be impossible.
Merchants Prepare for Third Annual Holiday Window Contest
The Advertising Committee of the Chamber of Commerce reports strong merchant support for Wilmingtons third annual window trimming contest and holiday opening to run December 10 11 12. Cash prizes 4 3 and 2 awarded in five classes with many local firms contributing funds and prizes.
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Chamber of Commerce
Wilmington
J. W. H. Fuchs
C.W. Polvogt
Belk- Williams Co
C. W. Yates Co
The
A David Co
N. Jacobi Hardware Co
Wilmington Grocery Co
Morris & Co
Atkinson & Waters
Farris Bakery
C. H. Batson
W. J. Bradshaw
J. T. Burke
W. Munroe & Co
Solomon Shoe Co
R. C. Platt
Farley & Co
Goodman’s
Cannon Auto Co
Frank M. Ross
Queen City Cycle Co
Hall & Durham
Geo. W. Huggins, Inc
Hornet
Boyland & Hancock
G. Dannenbaum
J. M. Solky& Co
A. D. Brown
Northam's Book Store
I. Shrier & Sons
J. W. Blake
A. O. Schuster
F. W. Woolworth, Co
Bon Marche, Inc
Wilmington Shoe Co
Delightful Hawaiian musical praised by Raleigh audience
The News and Observer lauds Bell's Hawaiians for a two part program blending native and American songs at the Academy of Music Raleigh. A Nocera's tenor charms with songs like Sometimes You'll Remember and The Sunshine of Your Smile while Russell on violin earns praise. The troupe is said to present the best Hawaiian music yet heard in Raleigh.
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Raleigh
Bell
News and Observer
Academy of Music
Wilmington
The
A. Nocera
Garden
Hawaii
Russell
Forestry Group Likely To Hold NC Convention In Wilmington
The North Carolina Forestry Association may hold its annual convention in Wilmington in late January. The gathering will bring key state figures to discuss forest preservation and river water flow in the east. Secretary Branch received a letter from J S Holmes confirming Wilmington’s invitation and thanks for local support. Officers include President C C Smoot, Vice President Hugh MacRae, and Secretary J S Holmes.
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North Carolina Forestry Association
Wilmington
Chamber of Commerce
J. 8. Holmes
The
Forestry Association
Holmes
C. C. Smoot
North Wilkesboro
Hugh MacRae
J. S. Holmes
Chapel Hill
Pleasure boats must pay taxes in Wilmington area
Correspondence from Collector J W Bailey warns yacht and launch owners in Wilmington and vicinity that a war tax applies from October 4 1917 and annual July 1 thereafter and at boat purchase. The notice lists tax rates by vessel type and length with penalties for noncompliance. It is estimated that a couple hundred boats in the Wilmington vicinity will owe the tax.
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Wilmington
Internal Revenue
J. W. Bailey
Raleigh
Navy Department
Pro Germans to Lose Their Jobs in Government Action
Washington dispatch reports a nationwide purge of government workers with pro German or antiwar sentiments. The plan targets both men and women in many departments as part of a broader “America for the Americans” policy. The Justice Department seeks to enlist city police to register enemy aliens while agencies compile lists of suspected insiders.
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George Manning
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
Germany
United States
Department of Justice
Washington
Secret Service
France
Cobb to Patrol Camp Hancock in Augusta for Troop Training
Detroit star Ty Cobb agrees to supervise Jays during military training at Camp Hancock Augusta Georgia. He will oversee activities on baseball diamonds as troops train, reflecting wartime service duties.
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Ty “Cobb
Detroit
Camp Hancock
Augusta
Fire Destroys Kerr Barn on Castle Haynes Road
A 3 a.m. blaze yesterday burned the Kerr barn on the Castle Haynes road, destroying a year’s stock feed, two fine mules, and farming gear. The loss totals about three thousand dollars with no insurance. The fire is believed incendiary. rubber tire embers sparked alarms. Kerr’s son, missing overnight, was later found safe.
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D. E. Kerr
Castle Haynes Road
Advent Social Basket Party at Middle Sound Church
Middle Sound and Kirkland residents attended a basket party at the Middle Sound school house hosted by the Indies Aid Society and Sunday school to fund the parsonage beside the Advent Christian church. Contributors include Miss Eliza Rhodes Miss Pearl Pottes Mrs Lillie Shepard and Miss Mamie Rhodes. Over $50 was raised from baskets and cakes in what was described as the most enjoyable event in the area.
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Middle Sound
Kirkland
the Indies Aid Society
Advent Christian Church of
Eliza Rhodes
Pearl Pottes
Lillie Shepard
Mamie Rhodes
Salvation Army Thanksgiving Aid Thanks Donors
Adjutant thanks contributors for helping feed about fifty families with fruits and vegetables on Thanksgiving Day. Local Salvation Army workers seek clothing as winter increases demand and call for donations after calling the office for pickup.
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Salvation Army
the Army
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C. B. Taylor
R. H. Bellamy
W. A. French
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H. C. Riley, Jr
A. B. Skelding
T. B. Willard
H. Ke, O'Neil
J. J. Blair
Thos W. Davis
R. Hunt
Donald MacRae
A. F. Terry Weed
G. K. Patterson
W. L. Gallagher
P. L. Easter
Lir
B. Lynch
A. M. Thompson
H B. Thompson
Louis’j. Poisson
Buena Vista
Leslie Mann
Smith
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Verres
Maximur
Trnimus
aTyror
Radio
Wilmington: Motor Co., Inc
Robert G. Bak
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Gleaves
W. 8. Sims
Daniels
North Carolinaorporation Commission
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
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Building Reserve Fund
I. Chas. E Taylor
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
Chas. BE. Taylor
North Carolina
New Hanover
J. V. Grainger
J.D. Bellamy, Jr
Lyman Delano
C. S. Grainger
American Chicle Company
Advent Social
John Philip Sousa
Adams
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