War's Curse and Faith in a Safer Future
A poem by EF Harman from Atlanta reflects on war’s brutality and the hope that survivors return to holier paths. Local notes follow: Mrs. Sue Bridges visits relatives in Packton. Blue Ridge Club meets at 7:30 p.m. at the YWCA. several residents travel, visit, or return home from trips. Engagement announced for Katherine Nurnberger and W Scott Campbell. church society programs and social events listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ayah Ge
Sue Bridgere
Pakkton
Blue Ridge Club
Eve & Major
J. W. Little
New York
Lessie Browning
Wilson Mills
Janie Hawkins
Atkinson
Katherine Heilig
Salisbury
J. F. Rulfs
E. R. Taylor
Raleigh
Wilmington
Katherine Nurnberger
George Nurnberger
W. Scott Campbell
Huntington
W. Va
First Football Fatality
George A. Blewitt a 25 year old Los Angeles freshman at the University of California died yesterday from injuries sustained in a football game played Saturday This marks the first UC football fatality since the sport was revived at the university.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
US Associated Press
San Francisco
George A. Blewitt
Los Angeles
University of California
Blewitt
Fort Caswell soldiers tout Peplac as pep cure
Col Dwyer at Bellamy Drug Store recounts Fort Caswell soldiers praising Peplac claiming weight gain of six pounds from a single bottle. Private Fowler swears by it for kidney and digestion relief, appetite and sleep improvements. The colonel invites locals to hear Peplac success stories in Southport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peplac
Uncle Sam
Fort Caswell
Col. Dwyer
Bellamy Drug Store
Southport
Hilliard Fowler
C.A
Bergré
Venice
Fowler
Bellamy
Town Topics and Local Notices From Union Station
Sign at Union Station will read Wilmington Chamber of Commerce and 748 Murchison National Bank building offering information. A Chevrolet driven by Tew Walker collided with a trolley at Fifth and Castletree. minor injuries to the auto. W L I members urged to attend a meeting tonight at the armory. Masons prepare for a lodge gathering at the Masonic Temple. A person on Hamnett street bitten by a dog. authorities notified and the injured treated by Dr J A Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union Station
Chamber of Commerce
Atlantic Coast Line
Union Depot
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Murchison National Bank
Tew Walker
Fifth and
Castletreeis
W. LI
Armory Ton’ Ene
Masonic ’ Lippald Tang
Scottich Rite Masons
Sisi
Tlarnett Street
Pauli
Tors Tien
J. A. Smith
Christian Endeavor Rally Planned at First Presbyterian
Plans for the Meilaingtons Christian Endeavor Union Rally proceed with a Sunday School room gathering at 8 p m Friday and a Junior session at 4 p m the same day. Speaker Wyatt A Taylor of Columbia S C will address both Senior and Junior groups and local societies are urged to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Méilaingtons Christian Endeavor Union
First Presbyterian Church
Wyatt A. Taylor
Columbia
S. C
All “South “Christian Endeavor Extension Committee
Dock Street Christian
Immanuel
St. Andrew*s
Bist Presbyterian
S. A. Matthews
W. A. Gakible, Jr
B. B. Rey
Carrie Newkirk
Jeanette Buck
Y. M. Ron A
Taylor
Carolin
Wis
Union Andtis’ Eesible
Churches and Societies of the
South
All South Extension ‘Committee
Wilmington Shipbuilding Revival Traced to 19th Century Navy
The article recalls Wilmington's shipyards at Church street and Eagles Island, noting Captain Beery and Captain Cassidy built ironclads and other vessels. It cites September 1881 port receipts and activity, including the Barnesmoore bound for Liverpool and multiple ships of various nationalities, underscoring a long maritime industry history.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Bunsling
Edgar Williams
Benjamin W. Beery
Church Street
Eagles Island
North Carolina
Lynch
Samuel Beery
New Bedford
Captain Beery
James Cassidy
Raleigh
New Inlet
Equator
Yadkin
Evans
Tyr
Williams
Liverpool
Alex. Sprunt
Ben, John
Ida Bella
George Davis
Varco de Gama
Tred’ B. Rice
Lydia Pascha
Negro Dies From Injuries After Street Collision
Coroner's inquest opened to determine cause of death of Lewis Gawkins a colored drayman knocked from his cart by a Ford driven by Buck Morris at Third and Walnut. Gawkins died at James Walker Memorial Hospital after days in coma. Morris held on $1000 bond. autopsy by Dr Arnold Stovall. jury sworn and evidence to be taken at the courthouse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lewis Gawkins
Buck Morris
Third
Walnut Street
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Young Morris
Garoner Alex. S. Holden
Hospital
Messrs
D. M. McEachern
I. F. Cates
F. L.iMuse
C. S. Lewis
H. H. Springs
J. C. Hobbs
Arnold Stovall
Enrollment notes praise across county schools
The report details growing enrollment and conditions in multiple districts. District 12 Scott's Hill Colored notes 22 pupils and rising. Wrightsville White opens with 35. Sea Gate White 86 with 3 teachers. Sea Gate Colored 19. Winter Park White 126 with four teachers requested. South Wilmington White 21. Masonboro White 47 with two teachers showing improvement. Myrtle Grove White 20 with decline and city crowding concerns. Oak Hill White 19. Oak Hill Colored 49. Carolina Beach White 15 pupils.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scott’s Hill
Colored
Wrightsville
Board of Education
Sea Gate
White
Winter Park
Wilmington
Masonboro
Myrtle Grove
Impersonator Levy Sentenced in Daniels Impersonation Case
Joseph Levy of Pittsburgh pleaded guilty to impersonating Secretary Daniels son and was sentenced to two years in the Atlanta Federal Penitentiary. He used the ruse to obtain loans and letters and to gain access to the New York Navy Yard, passing as the Daniel son to prominent figures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Daniel
Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Joseph Levy
Pittsburgh
Daniels
Federal
Atlanta
Levy
New York Navy
Knitting Bags and Baby Accessories Sale
Large shell rings for knitting bags priced 25 to 28 cents each. Knitting bags ready to use at 98 cents and 1.55 dollars. Silk pillow cords assorted colors 75 cents. Embroidery floss and crochet threads in all colors. Babies crocheted cap, bootees and sack from 9 to 3.50 dollars. Baby sweaters from 0.98 to 1.75 dollars. Baby wool caps 0.68 dollars. Crocheted baby bootees 15 cents to 2 dollars. Bedroom slippers 65 cents. Ready made baby pillows with embroidery and lace trim at 2.59 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soe
Literature for Soldiers Seeks Magazines at Fort Caswell
Army Y M C A at Fort Caswell requests current magazines and books for soldiers. Local association will forward items via Harper Steamship Line. Fort Caswell enjoys well equipped quarters in a barracks used by serving men in large numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Army Y. M. C. A
Fort Caswell
O2al Association
Fort
Harper Steamship Line
Rural school notes and health advert in old district bursts
District 20 Carolina Beach reports 27 colored pupils under one teacher with repairs deemed necessary. District 21 Almonts notes water access only, 21 pupils, no visit yet and overall rural schools described as satisfactory. Also a Hyomei antiseptic inhaler ad claims quick relief for catarrh bronchitis sore throat and colds with pocket friendly pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Beach
Colored School
Almonts
Ironized Paw-Paw Revives Sleep Says Minister Joins Army of Converts
Reverend J V Davis of Congaree South Carolina reports rapid relief from insomnia after taking Ironized Paw-Paw. He credits the remedy with improving sleep and energy and urges others to try it, noting local availability at Elvington's Pharmacy and mail order options.
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Elvington
Fort Ia
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M. D. Bright
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George Coote
H.I. W. MecPhaul
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William
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John Reese
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J. M. Macon
J. N. Sandlin
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R. B. Hooper
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Burgaw
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J. M. Wells
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