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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 02, 1917
Page
6
A reflective poem urges dropping bitterness and embracing unity. The piece emphasizes choosing kindness, praising good in life, and pursuing collective betterment. It is followed by social notes about visits, travels, and a large rally attendance at a Woman's club event.
Mrs. Beds illness prompts friends to visit the home of Mrs. Joseph. Mrs. K W Muittz returns from Hopewell. Mr. and Mrs. Harper plan a Winston-Salem winter. Red Cross Carolina Place unit meets at 4 pm. various Y W C A and church groups schedule meetings. Cantwell Dancing School opens. soldiers to receive handkerchiefs. Y W C A housing project nears opening. many members urged to attend. Green Barnwell nuptials held at St James Episcopal Church with Dr W M Barnwell officiating. Miss Elizabeth Barnwell and Mr Charles F Green wed. ushers and family present.
The Harvest Festival celebrated by the Scottish Rite Masons at Blakeley Lodge featured Bishop Darst speaking on world war and higher ideals. William Woodson Wilson acted as toastmaster with local dignitaries in attendance and a full program of toasts, music, and tributes.
Rev Louis Joseph Bour announces St Marys School at 405 Am aera begins its 49th year as a parochial school. The Sisters of Mercy of Sacred Heart Academy direct teaching, with improvements for staff and facilities including a sewing room. Eligible children of good character may enroll. religious instruction is provided for Catholic students.
Funeral services for Mrs Julia Smith Manning wife of My Be Manning will be conducted from the home at No 226 South Front Street this afternoon. Interment will be in Bellevue Cemetery. Death occurred yesterday morning after a long illness.
In a report by Jos. W. Hittle and Pitcher, the Brunswick County stance on shared ferry and tax burdens is debated. They argue Brunswick should bear 1 3 of the burden if tax assessments reflect value fairly, urging the Corporation Commission to adjust Brunswick’s assessments to New Hanover’s basis. Babe Adams of Pittsburgh noted for three wins against Detroit in 1909.
An advertisement claims Parisian Sage, distributed by American druggists as Giroux's Parisian Sage, stops hair loss, clears dandruff, and soothes itching. It promises rapid scalp improvement with minimal use, noting non sticky formula and no staining, with R. R. Bellamy as supplier.
Federal inspectors yesterday investigated the books of the Southern Express Company and checked whiskey on hand. Many packages have sat in the office since February, with addresses apparently avoiding pickup. A large number of women reportedly received packages for medicinal purposes. No outcome of the inspection is known yet.
A wartime style advertisement urges young Americans to enlist to challenge Germany. It promotes Ironized Paw-Paw as a remedy to nervousness and anemia, claiming it strengthens the body and helps pass the military draft exam. The ad notes price and availability through Elvington’s Drug Co., New York.
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