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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1917
Page
3
London and Paris refugees hide valuables as robbers and soldiers find new markets in hidden gold and gems. Syndicates seek treasures rumored to be buried across Belgium and northern France, while German spies and interrogations sharpen the hunt and threaten servants for tips.
Durham October 8 1917 Officials at the North Carolina State Fair celebrate the new Woman's Building a modern structure on the fair grounds designed to honor and advance women across the state Miss Jeannette Rankin Montana congresswoman will speak at the October 17 dedication expected attendance reaches about 10600 women from across North Carolina The building represents a $10000 plus investment and marks a milestone in the state’s regard for women and their work
The entry notes women gained admission to the University of Michigan Department of Medicine and Surgery in 1871. It also mentions Ada H. Kepley earning a law diploma in 1870 from a Chicago school, and Viscountess Gort entering London’s military business with Red Cross profits.
Atlanta born engineer A Dobbie of the Southern Railway writes that his careful maintenance of his locomotive, a total 272000 miles driven without heavy repairs, and efficient coal use protect transport needs. He measures his work as a patriotic contribution alongside soldiers and sailors.
Mrs. Charles F. Lusk spent a day in Sanford this week. Grace Benton visited Mon roe relatives last week. Mrs. C B Utter returned from Raleigh. Mrs. B R Carroll and son Harvey went to Charleston. Eloise Grantham visited Wilson friends. Josie Maness stayed with the McCullums in Monroe. The Adams party motored to Aberdeen. Ethel Kelly returned to Harrisonburg Virginia after a month here. Wilma Griffin and Hattie Benton returned home from Monroe. Mrs P S Sargent and daughter Mabel returned from Raleigh with Mrs J C Van Landing ham accompanying.
Alma reports Mr and Mrs Robert Belch moved to Lumberton where he joined the V C S Railroad. Rev Mr Orman preached a fine sermon. Mrs N A McPhaul returned from Hamlet with her son who is improving from hospital treatment. Rally Day drew a large crowd with a Lumberton male quartet and Mr Stacy from Lumberton delivering an address on building your character.
Mrs. Annie Cox passed through town en route to Guide after visiting her sons in Wilmington. Mrs. J. By McClelland returned from Marion South Carolina visit. Mrs. M. V. Harrelson came home from Dunn North Carolina. Miss Pet Martin of Fair Bluff spent Wednesday in town. Mrs. A. S. Chadbourn and Miss Toon of Whiteville visited. Mrs. W F. Yates returned from Valhalla to the area.
Mrs. H. Tucker Graham of Hampton Sidney Virginia, wife of the former pastor of the First Presbyterian church, arrived in Fayetteville this week to visit Mrs. E. A. Williamson at Haymount.
Southport notes a Beaufort visitor Delmar staying with friends, Harrelson Loris visiting relatives, and locals attending the Girl Who Dared musical at Fort Caswell for soldiers. Mrs. James W. Thompson visits Chapel Hill. Mrs. Bari Brown leaves for Atlanta. Gladys Craig of Wilmington visits Catharine St George. Rev. W H Barnwell to preach in Florence S C on Sunday.
Watha North Carolina October 6 The Red Cross chapter held an entertaining meeting with members contributing to a large box of shirts bandages pillows and other articles. They worked hard for the noble cause and prepared a substantial amount of goods for brave heroes.
Miss Annie Lawrence of Bertville is here for a few days along with Mrs. L. Lawrence, noted in the society brief.
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