North Carolina W C T U Conven es First Baptist Tonight
The thirty fourth annual convention of the North Carolina Woman's Christian Temperance Union opens at First Baptist Church tonight at 8 with an afternoon business session and executives meeting. Visitors include state officers from Raleigh Guilford College Asheville Goldsboro New Bern Greensboro and Elizabeth City among others.
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North Carolina
Raleigh
Mary E. W. White
Guilford College
W. E. Myers
Asheville
B. W. Hatcher
Goldsboro
F. H. Scott
New Bern
Vickery
Greensboro
Adelaide Goodne
J. A. Sullivan
Grace Methodist Church
P. Q. Moore
J. M. Wells
C. M. Pridgen
Business Men
Post Office Receipts Rise Sharply in September 1916
Post office receipts for September 1916 total $11,318.42, up from $10,457.42 in September 1915, with stamps sales cited as the chief reason. Postmaster H McL Green attributes the rise to general community prosperity, noting September also beat August.
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H. McL. Green
Democrats Rally At Court House Tonight
Hand bills advertising a Woodrow Wilson Club rally at the Court House tonight at 8 oclock were widely distributed. Indications point to a well attended event with a message from headquarters promised.
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Court House
Woodrow Wilson Club
Board Moves to Postpone Trials in District
The United States attorney for the district has enlisted Wilson to arrange postponements of several cases that were to be tried there soon.
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Board of
United States
Wilson
Decisive Action Urged Against Round Headed Borers In Wilmington
United States Agriculture expert Mr. Craighead spent a day in Wilmington examining infested shade trees. He ordered immediate removal and burning of affected trees and urged continued efforts to protect city trees, noting the round headed borer’s rapid damage and comparing to New England elm losses. Local plan to be reported to Washington and the City Council for eradication steps.
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Beret
A C
Creighead
Craighead
Alexander Sprunt
Washington
Park and Tree Commission
New England
Wilmington
Mr. Craighead
Dr John Thames Takes Health Officer Oath in Winston-Salem
Dr John Thames arrived from Wilmington and took the oath as city health officer. He will supervise school vaccination compliance with inspectors and work toward community cooperation, while Dr J J Kinyoun assists before returning to Washington. Thames stays at the Zinzendorf. his son Francis accompanies him as his wife visits Greensboro and Thomasville.
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Winston-Salem
Thames
Washington
Schoos
Wilmington
Directors Meet Tonight at Y M C A Building
The board of directors of the Y M C A will meet tonight at the association building at 8 15 o clock.
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The
Association
Wilmington Baptists Convene at Wallace for Annual Meeting
The Wilmington Baptist Association holds its annual convention at Wallace starting tomorrow at 10 a.m. with delegates and 1,000 visitors from 53 churches in New Hanover Pender and neighboring counties. Rev. W. G. Hall reports Southside Baptist Church gained 143 members to 606 total and total expenses of 4,066.81 for the year.
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Wilmington
Numerou
Wilmington Baptist Association
Wallace
New Hanover
Pender
Duplin
Sampson
Bladen
Onslow
George E. Leftwitch
W. G. Hall
Southside Baptist Church
Southside
Hall
Southside Church
County Board Approves Tax Delinquency Action and Corn Show Aid
County commissioners authorized Sheriff Cowan to collect state and county taxes and gave the auditor until December 1 to list property and collect taxes with no double tax penalties. They approved a $200 allocation for the Corn Show and urged Farm Demonstrator Herring’s help. The board rejected a real estate offer tied to a racebased restriction but accepted a deed with conditions. Auditor Orrell reported 300 poll tax delinquents and will refer them to the Clerk of the Superior Court for grand jury action.
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Cowan
Carolina Real Estate Trust Company
Castle Haynes
Rive
McGirt
Kenan
Orrell
Superior Court
Grand Jury
Dredging Work to be Resumed in Cape Fear Channel
Government dredges to restart operations near Wilmington after funds delay. Henry Bacon will begin by the 10th, Hercules to start by the first of next month, both overhauled. tow restrictions on dredge tugs suspended until December 31, 1916.
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R. B. Merritt
Cape Fear
Wilmington
Henry Bacon
Government Yard
Eagles’ Island
Congress
Council 70 rear labor question in Wilmington
City council to discuss curbing colored labor exodus to Northern cities. Rotary Club proposed a committee led by Capt. Edward P. Bailey to seek measures against labor agents recruiting in Wilmington. The issue has drawn serious attention and may prompt action at the Tuesday morning session.
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Wilmington
Rotary ‘Club
Edward P. Bailey
Change of School Boundaries Squeezes Crowded Districts
Enrollment at opening day in both white and colored schools reached 3 923 pupils with 1 066 colored students. Officials cite boundary changes as a major cause of crowding though some schools remain below capacity and may soon ease. Also notes a Seaboard Air Line train delay due to engine trouble.
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Seaboard Air Line
Charlotte
Will Probable Parade Here by Wilmington Troops
Capt George W Gillette commander of Company A Wilmington Engineer Troops says his unit will move via Wilmington for a border review to show it has improved since leaving. The company may parade here en route to Texas with other North Carolina troops and await full winter gear. Forsyth Superior Court convened in Winston Salem with Judge Stacy presiding, exchanging with Judge Long for six weeks to cover Ashe and Surry courts while Long handles Wayne, Lee and Chatham counties.
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George W. Gillette
Wilmington
City
Gillette
Charlotte Company
Forsyth Superior Court
Winston-Salem
W. P. Stacy
Stacy
B. F. Long
Ashe Court
Surry Court
Long
Wayne
Lee
Chatham Counties
Masons to attend funeral of North Carolina grand secretary
Secretary A. S. Holden of St. John's Lodge No 1 will travel to Raleigh this evening to attend the funeral of Mr John Drewery Grand Secretary of the North Carolina Grand Lodge. The services are set for 11 30 tomorrow morning and Wilmington Masons mourn his loss, highly esteemed by all.
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A. S. Holden
St. John’s Lodge No. 1
Raleigh
John Drewery
North Carolina
Potato skin advice draws ire in Helena paper
Helena Montana Independent notes a local advisory column scolded for promoting potato skins over peaches. The piece critiques mixed messages aimed at readers and urges clearer nutrition guidance.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Aimed at Bloodstream Action
Catarrh cannot be cured by local applications. Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally to act through the blood on mucous surfaces. Prescribed by leading physicians, it combines tonics and bitters to address the constitutional cause of the disease. Testimonials are available by request from J. Cheney & Co., Toledo Ohio.
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Hall
J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ready-to-Wear Suits and Coats At Bon Marche Offer Broad Selection
In a crowded Ready-to-Wear department Bon Marche highlights tailored suits and coats with abundant models and steady stock. Suits priced from 17.50 to 65 dollars showcase newest shades and superior tailoring while coats in materials like Wood Velour and Broadcloth range from 12.50 to 50 dollars featuring convertible collars and fitted backs.
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Bolivia
Dainty Neckwear Reasonably Priced in New York and Wilmington
New neckwear features up to the minute fabrics such as crepe de chine georgette crepe organdie and flannel finished collars with lace trims. Sets are offered at 25c 50c and up to 2.50 with affordable styles and embroidery.
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New York City
Wilmington
Vogue
Castle
Gage
Fancy Silk Hosiery in Fashionable Fall Line
Retail note highlights quality fancy silk hosiery for fall with skirts short. Advertises black and white Richelieu rib two colored designs contrasting stripes plaids and assorted silk hose priced from 1.25 to 2.50 per pair.
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Richelieu
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