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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 01, 1917
Page
5
Discussion rages as the Board of Health adopts a 42 day muzzle rule starting October 4 in the city and county. Citizens debate mayoral proclamation versus council action and the police handling of rabid dog dangers.
Brunswick pork brings 18 cents per pound as packing houses grow in Wilmington. Albert Mintz of Freeland sold a pork load in Wilmington, boosting confidence among Brunswick County raisers to expand hog production.
Diplomas were awarded at the promotion exercises held yesterday at the First Baptist church. Beginners boys Allen Burch Walker Gideon James Fickling John Trask Robert Willingham Jr Harrison Hurt. Girls Mary Elizabeth Calwell Bertha Flynn Margaret Cooper Josephine Roberts Edith Raines. Primary boys Royal Neal Raymond Capps Frank Penny John Wollers F TD Edwards. Girls Hortense Josephine Hopkis Mary Susan Gart Michel Elizabeth Garrell Hannah Mitchell Sloan Elizabeth Belvin Elizabeth Brady Mattie Wright Mincy Adin Gore Flynn Margaret Sellers Leta Virginia Appleberry.
Information from E M Williams of Southern Express cites heavy traffic across the East and reduced car availability due to troop movement and government traffic. Patrons urged to ship early, use local freight and motor service for short hauls, and reserve express for distant, time sensitive deliveries. Executive vice presidents of Adams American Southern Wells Fargo sign the statement.
Case continued as Jimmy R. Allawos faces assault and concealed weapon charges against Lena Lee a young white woman. Counsel asked for delay to reach a key witness with disposition likely tomorrow. Also noted are a colored woman Sadie Green convicted of disorderly conduct and two drunkenness cases continued to October dates.
Mrs Julia Smith Manning wife of E W Manning died at 3 30 this morning at 225 South Front street after long illness Her survivors include her husband son E W Jr and brother I B Smith of Athens Ga The funeral will be held tomorrow at 4 PM from the residence and interment is at Bellevue cemetery.
Delegations led by G A Cardwell and W A McGirt traveled to Burgaw for a joint New Hanover Pender gathering. Speakers urged cooperation and potential benefits for both counties as the Southeastern Fair plans in November were outlined and a strong Pender presence expected.
All students urged to assemble at the W L I Armory on time for the navigation school opening tonight. Eligibility requires two years ocean experience, though those with none are invited to listen. Eighteen have qualified so far. government needs twenty to begin sessions.
Major A E Waldron U S A departed for Camp Grant Rockford Ill taking leave of his post as head of the local engineering office where he has served since September last year He is now succeeded by R Merritt who will act as special disbursing agent and run the rivers and harbors district during wartime No other officers will be appointed to district duties by the War Department for the duration of hostilities The Dispatch had reported his possible transfer to France but the change was not yet fixed
The funeral for Mrs J W Gaylor who died yesterday at James Walker Memorial Hospital was held today at 3 pm from No 8 South Seventeenth. Rev Andrew J Howell assisted by D H Wilcox conducted the service. The remains will be taken to Magnolia for interment in the family burial ground. Survived by husband three daughters Lily May Nettie and Marie her mother Mrs A D Merritt and a sister Mrs J R Blanton Magnola NC.
Headquarters publicizes summer gains by the National Special Aid Society. The report highlights increased production of medical supplies, notably 800 pansements and 190 linen compresses, with volunteers and institutions like the YWCA aiding in carding cotton and making trench torches. The piece notes financial solvency and readiness for winter work, praising workers' dedication and referencing prominent supporters.
Funeral services for Dr Wright Hall 68 a longtime Wilmington physician were held at his South Front Street home with Rev A G Wakefield of Charleston officiating. Interment followed at Oakdale Cemetery with pallbearers led by Dr E J Wood Dr C P Bolles and Dr J W Tankersley among others. Survived by a wife three sons and three daughters including Councilman James M Hall Mrs J E Hall Winter Park and Mrs James M Price. Hall a 27 year Wilmington resident from Sampson County was respected for charity and service to East Carolina and active in the New Hanover Medical Society and International Bible Students Association.
The Wilmington Presbytery will convene with Topsail Presbyterian Church led by Pastor Rev. J. S. Crowley at 7 30 pm tomorrow. Rev. George M. Matthis preaches the opening sermon and Rev. Crowley offers the order of exercises. Reports cover Peace Institute Flora McDonald College consolidation and home missions. Ad journment follows Thursday morning.
An advertisement claims rheumatism stems from germs in the blood and promises relief by a remedy called Swift Specific S S. It urges sufferers to write to the Chief Medical Adviser at Swift Specific Co. Dept. D Mt. Atlanta Ga for advice on individualized treatment.
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