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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 04, 1917

Page

6

Audience of Wallace and Dover visitors flock city events

Local society notes list several Wallace residents visiting the city and neighbors from Dover Md and Richmond Va. The Whitlock West band played at a Greenfield Over Lake pavilion dance. Sessions include Baptist class, Red Cross gifts, and a Christian Endeavor meeting with committee appointments.

Whitlock-West Overlake Pavilion Greenfield Callie Cavanaugh Wallace City Richmond, Va

Orient Lodge No 395 A F and A M Stated Meeting

Stated communication this Thursday evening at eight o'clock to transact all business. Members urged to be prompt. Visiting Brothers and Master Masons invited to meet with us. By order of the Master C BROWN, Secy.

The Blue Ridge Glutta India Pauline Williams Catherine Russete Fe Order Cc. C. Brown Sec’y

Smoker Planned by George Washington Council Juniors

A smoker is scheduled for tomorrow evening at the council hall on North Second Street hosted by George Washington Council of Juniors. Refreshments will be served and a speaker will address attendees.

George Washington J. B. Huntington J. T. Cushman Neues Murray John Morris John W. Batson Olina Beach

Fishing Nets Suspended Mesh Rules Amid War Measures

A Massachusetts plan suspends mesh-size limits on fishing nets to aid food fish and fertilizer needs during wartime. The action mirrors a similar move by the state commission and allows fishermen to use any nets in their possession while maintaining shellfish and fish protection fees. Large steamers with big nets are expected to gain from the policy shift.

Hoover ‘Commission Massachusetts Commission Hohenzollern Freeman North Carolina

Pinex cough remedy promises fast relief and refunds

An advertisement touts Pinex as a special pine extract cough treatment claimed to be prompt and certain in overcoming stubborn coughs and chest colds. It urges asking a druggist for two ounces with directions and guarantees satisfaction or a refund from The Pinex Co. Fort Wayne. The copy also references feeding a ready market for fish.

Pinex Co Ft. Wayne

Coast Guard Cutter Seminole Kept at Wilmington Port

Dr James Sprunt and Senator Overman report a Wilmington Chamber of Commerce pledge to keep the Coast Guard cutter Seminole at its Wilmington station. Captain Bertholf reportedly denies removal and Secretary Daniels is being asked to ensure the Seminole remains on station despite wartime reassignments.

Coast Guard James Sprunt Lee S. Overman Chamber of Commerce Sprunt Wilmington Senator Overman Cape’ Hatteras Charleston Harbory Captain Bertholf Bertholf Coast Guard Service Treasury Department Josephus Daniels Secretary of the Navy Sie

Eleventh Issue of Commercial Bulletin Delivers Trade News

The Chamber of Commerce released the eleventh edition of its Commercial Bulletin to members. The issue highlights timely commercial items including a packing cut and plant concerns, with detailed views on the back page.

Chamber Commercial Bulletin Chamber of Commerce

Mrs Eliza J West Dies At 75 In Local Home

Mrs Eliza J West aged 75 died at 12 05 pm at the home of her daughters Mrs W H Hancammon and Mrs G G Smith 519 Nun Street She was a devoted member of St Andrews Presbyterian Church Survived by two daughters and a son E O Allen Funeral plans not complete. last service by Rev Dr A D Mc Claure with interment in Oakdale Cemetery likely tomorrow afternoon

Eliza J. West W. H. Hancammon Nun Street E. O. Allen A. D.,. McClaure Oakdale Cemetery

Womanattacked in Warsaw home as unknown burglars flee

A Warsaw woman, Martha Thornton, was frightened and narrowly escaped harm when intruders broke into her edge-of-town residence around midnight. Neighbors heard screams. footprints under a window are the sole clue. Ongoing burglary reports include garden thefts and tobacco losses nearby, with no arrests yet.

Warsaw Mts Martha Thornton Charlie Ty Lucy Faison Crosby Lane Field Miss Cobb Otelnek

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