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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1917
Page
6
In 1965 Mrs Minnie Starnes describes severe health decline including back and limb pain and bed confinement. After taking Cardui her pain subsides and she resumes work. four bottles taken in 1908 with excellent results. She urges expectant mothers to try Cardui, claiming relief from common female complaints.
The upcoming steamer launch from Wilmington Iron Works revives the old shipbuilding era at the Cape Fear. Capt. Edgar Williams recalls Beery and Cassidy yards at Church Street, Raleigh and Raleigh gunboat, and the port’s wartime activity. September 1881 figures show heavy river commerce with many nationalities visiting.
Miss Florence Burkheimer sails to Virginia for several weeks and Mrs Pred Schiller travels to New York on business. Mr and Mrs B A Morrison of Jacksonville visit Sunset Park, while Mr and Mrs J L Middleton return home from Laurinbor. The Ladies Foreign Missionary Society of the First Presbyterian Church convenes tomorrow at 4 PM. Engagement announced between W R Hudler and Laura Ball of Raleigh. Mrs Eloise Bernheimer Burkheimer attends the U D C convention in Kingston as a noted Civil War writer. Mr OC RR Hinnant to address women on Boys' Work at the Y M C A building. Circles Nos 1 and 2 of Fifth Avenue Methodist hold meetings tomorrow afternoon. A rummage sale is set for October 14 with donations requested. State officers and several ladies plan to attend the United Daughters of the Confederacy convention in Kinston. Choral Society rehearsal canceled tonight due to late music arrival. new date to be announced.
Deeds filed: William Struthers and wife to John O Canty for 109 dollars and other valuable considerations, part of lot 4 in Block 54. John O Canty to Lillian L Thomas for 100 dollars and other valuable considerations, part of lot 3 in Block 54. New Hanover Transit Company to B D Cranshaw for 100 dollars and other valuable considerations, a lot on Carolina Beach.
A. M. emergent communication of this lodge will be held this Monday evening at 8 oclock sharp for conferring the entered apprentice degree. District Deputy Grand Master annual inspection. Members of other lodges and all Master Masons invited. By order of the Master. C C Brown, Secretary.
The Episcopal Church pension fund for retired clergy raised 8.712 million, oversubscribed 75 percent, with 5.164 million already paid. New York City led with 2.131 million, and overall giving spread across many states and denominations, including Carnegie Corporation at 324,744 and multiple six-figure gifts. The fund will pay 203,600 dollars annually to aged and disabled clergy, widows, and orphans.
President Wilson plans no vacation or speaking trips before Congress opens and will stay mostly in Washington. He has declined invitations to speak but may attend New Orleans events in January for the bicentennial celebration of the city’s foundation.
Mr. C B Hocutt spent the weekend with his family on Paswick Street and returned to fire this morning. Mr W H Barden left yesterday evening after several days with relatives and friends in the city. Rev E Wootten, long serving Episcopal minister, celebrated his 80th birthday last Saturday and remains robust and hopeful for more anniversaries.
A wartime call urges 8 000 drafted men yet to be called into service to volunteer for farm work while awaiting Camp Dix readiness. Governor Edge notes idle men lose pay and offer no wage, stressing farm labor as vital to national effort and urging farmers to hire volunteers at normal wages to benefit both farmer and country.
Petrograd reported a general railway strike last midnight threatening a complete traffic tie up except for sanitary and military trains. All passenger trains scheduled to leave Petrograd today were canceled except those to the front. The move followed warnings from Minister Nikitin that strikers would face treason charges and urged telegraph operators to refuse the strike order.
An assault case was moved to the juvenile docket and the defendant was paroled with his father for six months. Robert Crider, white, faced abandonment and non support charges with his case continued.
The Recorder disposed of several minor cases this morning. Dennis Dion received 80 days on the roads with hire-out privileges. Jim Boney had a continuance granted. Ed Himmin paid $5 plus costs for assault. Frank Peterson was jailed 60 days with hire-out privileges. Floyd Shaw’s case was held for further action.
The dispatch reports Raleigh launched the Liberty Bond drive with Joseph C. Brown of Citizens National Bank leading the statewide effort. Banks share large apportionments to recruit subscribers while councils of defense manage the fundraising. The piece notes Sunday library openings, city budget tensions, and police salary disputes amid the broader political climate.
The Associated Press reports in Washington that China endures unprecedented flood devastation with vast loss of life. Chinese officials have been asked to contribute 10 percent of salaries for relief while American aid interactions unfold as the Red Cross considers a $200,000 appeal submitted by Paul Reinsch.
The government's Sherman Act prosecution of the News Print Manufacturers Association and seven defendants was postponed from today to the November term of the Federal court. The delay followed injuries to lead defense counsel Henry A. Wise in a Virginia automobile accident.
B. L. Bug, formerly general manager of the Atlanta Birmingham and Atlantic railroad, has been elected vice president. The board announced the promotion today in Atlanta.
Washington October 8 the Supreme court agreed to review federal decrees restraining the International News Service of Hearst from pirating news matter from the Associated Press.
Jake Senger tied to federal inquiry amid a raid that nabbed Horace Williams and John Howard. Patrolman Mangum encountered the trio after a pursuit for speed fiends. 35 quarts of liquor found, Senger recently released from jail on prior charges as federal court awaits in a month.
An advertisement promises rapid relief from indigestion and stomach distress with Mi-o-na tablets. It urges immediate purchase from R. R. Bellamy's drug store, claiming satisfaction guaranteed or money back.
Will Graham, jailed for six months for shooting a man, was recaptured in Monroe North Carolina after escaping from county roads the prior Saturday. Deputy G W Bullard headed to Monroe to bring him back, with Graham facing an added escape charge. The capture occurred in Union County, a swift seizure after an attempted escape by using an expected privilege.
The Army YMCA at Fort Caswell calls for magazines and books to support soldiers. Donations are to be received at all times and sent directly to the fort through Harper Sirs Line. Word that the association has secured a barracks and will use the space as needed.
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