First Free Meeting Tuesday for Wilmington Red Cross
The Wilmington Red Cross society holds its first fall meeting Tuesday at 11 in the Y M C A parlors. Reports on summer work including the Sanitorium, Chapter preparedness, and planned Red Cross seal sales are on the agenda.(noting: 100,000 seals targeted. last season 90,000 sold. sale begins around Thanksgiving)
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Red Cross Society
Young Men’s Christian Association
Cuthbert Vartin
Red Cross
Greensboro
Wilmington Society
Getting Ready for Parade by the John Robinson Circus
The John Robinson Circus prepares its parade with 1,000 performers and dazzling floats. Horses, elephants and exotic animals march past as bands, clowns, riders, and a Kaiser impersonator lead the kaleidoscopic two mile pageant. Jeanne dArc and a roaming German Empire wagon headline the spectacle. The Wilmington parade on November 6 features a 10:00 a.m. march and two performances at 2:00 and 8:00 p.m.
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Robinson
John Robinson Circus
Jeanne d’Arc
New Haven
Conn
Europe
German Empire
Calliope
Wilmington
Afternoon School at Wilmington High to Replace Demerits
Wilmington High School will end demerits and require rule breakers to attend school in the afternoon. The plan, approved by the school committee and Superintendent J J Blair on the opening day, was proposed by Principal Malcolm Little. Afternoon sessions start at 3:30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington High School
J. J. Blair
Ir. Malcolm Little
Little
Preparing Fine Exhibit At State Fair
Mr. W. H. Crocker works on a wood pulp exhibit for the State Fair highlighting forest resources and the potential profitability of wood pulp. He has long promoted the industry and aims to show its value to Carolinians.
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W. H. Crocker
Crocker
Alumni Banquet Strengthens A and M Ties at Greystone Inn
New Hanover County Alumni Association members met at Greystone Inn Carolina Beach for their annual banquet and meeting to pledge stronger support for North Carolina A and M College. Officers were elected J L Becton president Edward P Bailey vice president and L T Merritt secretary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina A. &M. College
New Hanover
W. B. Cooper
College
J. L. Becton
Buxton White
Raleigh
State Alumni Association
Messrs
D. R. Foster
L. T. Yarboro
H. E. Bonitz
T. J. Hewitt
Edward P. Bailey
James B. Lynch
Greystone Inn
Carolina Beach Boulevard
A. H. Pate
J. B. Lynch
Becton
College Athletic Fund
Washington & Lee
Wilmington
County Commissioners Approve Truck Purchase for Road Forces
The board authorizes buying an extra automobile truck for road forces at an estimated cost of about 5000 dollars. Also, register of deeds John Haar to close his office Saturday at 1 pm in winter. A jury for the November term of Superior Court is listed with numerous names including G J Simon E W H Peschau Ernest J Bush and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Haar
Register of Deeds
Superior Court
Mes&Msrs
G. J. Simon
E. W. H. Peschau
Ernest J. Bush
E. L. White
C. W. Watkins
George O. Wolf
Roy Fonvielle
L. Stein
John L. Roderick
W. R. Peterson
W. Ketcham
Jordan Branch
F. W. Davis
H. G. James
H. L. Darden
George S. Nevins
J. D. Orrell, Jr
W. B. Taylor
William Ellinson
William Higgins
A. H. Williams
Thos. E. Applewhi
Vann
BH. Bliethenthal
W Smithson
Arthur Samuel
W. R. Nye
George Schnibben
W. M. Harriss
G. A. P. Bowman
M. Cc. Kreeger
C. F. Nurnberger
Joseph Schad
W. B. Hartsfield
T. Y. Morris
H. C. Prince
Navassa Incident Records Seek Grand Jury Testimony
Sheriff Cowan Special County Officer Mack Godwin and Deputy Keen are summoned to testify before the Southport Grand Jury about rescuing Deputy George Skipper of Brunswick County from a hostile mob at Navassa after Skipper shot a drunken man. The February night vigil at the factory area drew 200 plus Black residents as local officers dispersed the crowd and Skipper was evacuated to Wilmington. Brunswick officials have arrested several suspects and true bills may lead to Supreme Court trials in Southport next week.
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S. P. Gowan
H. Mack Godwin
Charles W. Keen
Southport
George Skipper
Brunswick County
Navassa
Cowan
Skipper
Wilmington
New Hanover
Roberson
Supreme Court
Will Elect Officers at Calvary Baptist Church Meeting
Calvary Baptist Church will hold its annual meeting Sunday night after the regular service. The service will be shortened to avoid a late hour as officers for all church organizations are elected and plans for the coming year are presented. The Lord's Supper will be observed and every member is urged to attend.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Calvary Baptist Church Buys Adjacent Property for Extension
The Calvary Baptist Church will pay 6000 dollars to Bernice C. Moore for a parcel adjoining the church at No 720 North Fourth Street to be used for a Sunday School room and a pastorium. The current pastorium at 717 North Fifth Street sold for 2500 dollars to A G Ray, who will reside there while Rev. Sullivan moves into the new property.
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Calvary Baptist Church
Bernice C. Moore
Calvary Church
North Fourth Street
North Fifth Street
A. G. Ray
Ray
Mr. Sullivan
Hopewell
Alumni Meeting for UNC 122nd Anniversary
Letters sent by L O Carr president of the New Hanover County Alumni Association invite University of North Carolina alumni to gather next week to discuss college affairs and celebrate the 122nd anniversary on the 12th.
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New Hanover County Alumni Association
University of North Carolina
L. O. Carr
Will Attend Convention At Atlantic City
Mr R D Voshall master mechanic of Tidewater Power Company will attend the American Electric Railway Association meeting in Atlantic City from October 9 to 13 as Tidewater’s representative Major General Leonard S Wood USA will speak on Electric Railways and Preparedness
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R. D. Voshall
American Electric Railway Association
Atlantic City
Tidewater Power Company
Voshall
Tidewater Company
Leonard
S. Wood
Preaching at Hallsboro By Rev Crowley Tomorrow
Rev J B Crowley will preach twice at the Presbyterian church in Hallsboro tomorrow. Morning service at 11 o clock and evening service at 7 30. Citizens invited to attend. The month is set apart by the General Assembly for Foreign Missions and all are urged to contribute their best efforts.
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Hallsboro
Crowley
Presbyterian Church
General Assembly For the Cause of Foreign Missions
Services at First Presbyterian Church Schedule
Corner of Third and Orange streets lists Rev. Dr. John W. Wells as pastor with morning service at 11 o'clock, Sunday School at 9:45 a.m., Christian Endeavor at 7:15 p.m., and Wednesday prayer meeting at 8 o'clock. You are invited to all services.
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First Presbyterian
Third and
Orange Streets
John W. Wells
Christian Endeavor
Tidewater Power Co launches safety letters on streetcar risks
The Tidewater Power Co mails five hundred letters to vehicle owners including chauffeurs bicyclists and drivers of trucks drays wagons and carriages. The circular urges looking before crossing streetcar tracks to prevent avoidable collisions noting street cars cannot turn to avoid hazards and advising caution when starting near or alongside tracks. P. S. Safety First.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tidewater Power Company
Wilmington
Buffalo Bill Invites Army to Display Preparedness Spectacle
Col Cody and the Buffalo Bill 101 Ranch shows join with the War Department to stage a large Preparedness spectacle. An Army recruiting tent will be open at the event for border service enlistments, using regulars to showcase patriotism and spur enlistments amid frontier and ranch life scenes.
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Cody
United States
Col
Wm. Cody
Buffalo Bill
Col. Cody
United States Army
War Department
U. S. Army
Exchange Shows Two Women Discussing Parenting
Emma notes one woman knows about raising kids while Kate points out she never had any. The exchange hints at social judgments and contrasts in childrearing experience.
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Emma
Kate
Scout Rally Draws Large Crowd In Wilmington YMCA
The Boy Scouts of America in Wilmington held a well attended rally at the YMCA to showcase scout progress and teach good aims. Dr. John Jeter Hurt spoke on The Scout of Today as leaders urged building Lake Waccamaw camp facilities to host Eastern Carolina troops.
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Boy Scouts of America
Wilmington
John Jeter Hurt
D. D
First Baptist Church
Hurt
Dr. Hurt
B. A. Merritt
H. E. Longley
Lake Waccamaw
Odis B. Hinnant
Carolina
Boy Scouts
Sheridan Monument Dedicated in Albany Ceremony
Albany paused Oct 7 as public offices closed for the Sheridan monument dedication honoring General Philip H. Sheridan. Business halted while residents paid homage to the famed Union general during the city event.
Mississippi once a tropical desert five million years ago
Washington Oct 7 United States Geological Survey reports that Mississippi was a tropical desert about five million years ago. Camels roamed the sands and plants such as pines ferns date palms and tropical myrtles grew there in ancient times. Geologists G C Matson and E W Berry analyzed Catahoula sandstone to reach this conclusion.
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Mississippi
United States Geological Survey
G. C. Matson
E. W. Berry
Geological Survey
Catahoula
Uncle Sam
Monument to the Great Warrior Erected in Capitol Grounds
Thousands viewed the statue dedication on Capitol grounds as eloquent speakers delivered orations in tribute to General Sheridan's life and services during the parade and ceremony.
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Capitol
Sheridan
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HLD
Af Red Cross
Greystone
State University
Tidewater Power Co
Tidewater Power CO. P. S
James M. Hall
5Th and
Castle Streets
Safe Deposit
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
John J.hart
Ier
Vine
Middle West
George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
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