Central location secured for Wilmington Corn Show exhibits
The Wilmington Corn Show will set up tents along Chestnut Street from the Post office Park to Third and Chestnut, with an extended area on Second Street. The downtown site is expected to boost attendance beyond past years as the ninth county region anticipates strong livestock exhibits and broad public interest.
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Wilmington
Chestnut Street
Postoffice
Third
Chestnut Streets
Second Street
Chestnut
Grace
East Carolina
Raymond Hunt
Handle Factory Burned in South Wilmington Fire
A large spoke and handle factory at the foot of Meares Street, owned by Germania Manufacturing, burned to the ground late yesterday afternoon. The idle building, valued at 6000 to 7000 dollars and insured, was discovered by watchman Jack Smith. Fireboats and steamers operated but could not save the structure. the cause remains undetermined though a spark theory is dismissed due to tin roofing.
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Wilmington
Meares Street
Germania Manufacturing Company
Atlantic
Jack Smith
Chadbourn Lumber Company
Edward Kidder
Rotary Endorses Bridge Over Cape Fear at Market Street
The Rotary Club at a luncheon voiced strong opposition to an improved ferry across the Cape Fear River at Market Street and urged government engineers or county voters to back a bridge. They will continue pushing for a bridge, seek engineering approval, and oppose new ferry service until a bridge is secured. Rotarian Joe Jacobi urged individual endorsements and critiqued Clyde Line freight service for lacking urgency.
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Cape Fear
Rotary Club
Market Street
Board of County Commissioners
Chamber of Commerce
Clyde Line
Joe Jacobi
Jacobi
County to Receive Silk Flag for Largest 1912 Vote Increase
The State Democratic Committee awards a silk flag to the county with the greatest rise in Democratic votes over 1912. Governor elect T W Bickett will present it at the county seat with ceremonies arranged by the local party. New Hanover predicts slim chances despite strong Democratic support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
T. D. Warren
State
Democratic Executive Committee
State Democratic Executive Committee
T. W. Bickett
New Hanover
Brunswick Commissioners Fail to Arrive for Conference
A planned conference between Brunswick and New Hanover counties on Cape Fear ferry service was not held as Brunswick officials failed to accept the invitation extended at the September New Hanover meeting. No reply from Brunswick up to now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunswick
Boards of Commisioners
New Hanover Counties
Cape Fear
New Hanover Board
Lecturer Heat Sparks Wilming ton Masons Visit
Rev. J. W. Howell of Waxhaw North Carolina arrived in Wilmington to lecture the three Masonic lodges and teach in Masonic work. He will be at the Masonic Temple each afternoon at 4 30 and in the evenings for two weeks. Howell is a Grand Lecturer for the North Carolina Grand Lodge of Masons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Howell
Waxhaw
N. C
Wilmington
Noted Speaker George W Angel At Cavalry Baptist Tonight
Mr George W Angel of Moulmein Burma India will address Cavalry Baptist Church at 8 o clock during regular mid week services. A converted Buddhist baptised in the River Jordan he travels as an evangelist and is described as a pleasant entertaining speaker. Public invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George W. Angel
Cavalry Baptist Church
Moulmein
Burma
India
Angel
Jordan
Palestine
Pythianism Address Delivered at Clarendon Lodge
Mr. Harry M. Roberts of Fletcher state organizer of the Knights of Pythias gave an eloquent talk on Pythianism before Clarendon Lodge No. 2 last night. He was introduced by Captain Thomas D. Meares Supreme Master of the Exchequer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Roberts
Clarendon Lodge
Harry M. Roberts
Fletcher
Knights of Pythias
Clarendon Lodge No. 2
Mr. Fletcher
Thomas D. Meares
Exchequer
Surgeon Lieut. Gore Leaves for Washington
Lieut. Thomas B. Gore departed last night for Washington to report for active service as a surgeon in the United States Army after receiving his commission recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas B. Gore
Washington, D. C
United States Army
Dr. Gore
Carrier Boy II Fuchs Confined by Illness at Home
Master Carl Fuchs son of Mr and Mrs J W Fuchs is one of The Dispatchs most energetic carriers. He is indoors for a period though not seriously ill.
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Carl Fuchs
J. W. Fuchs
Funeral of Mr. Pelletier Held in New Bern
New Bern North Carolina October 11 funeral services for Ray Pelletier who died Sunday morning at Morehead City were held yesterday in New Bern with burial there. Pelletier was a well known and highly esteemed citizen of the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Bern
Ray Pelletier
Morehead City
Mr. Pelletier
Wilson Club circulates letter drive for Wilson second term
Hundreds of copies of a Wilson Club circular are mailed to Democrats and sympathizers urging liberal donations to fund a campaign for Woodrow Wilson to win a second term. The effort includes pictures of Wilson and Marshall and buttons reading he proved the pen mightier than the sword.
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Wilson Club
Wilson
White House
Marshall
National Rifle Match Opens At State Camp Near Jacksonville
Jacksonville Florida October 11 The opening volleys fired on the State camp ranges mark the start of a major military shooting tournament. The Southern Rifle Association events lead to national individual pistol and team matches under the NRA. Entrants include many Federal and State troops despite border service with broad state representation. About eight hundred thousand rounds of ammunition 400 rifles and large quartermaster supplies will be used.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Fla
Southern Rifle Association
National Rifle Association
National Association of Legal Aid Societies Meets in Cincinnati
The National Association of Legal Aid Societies held its annual conference in Cincinnati with more than fifty cities represented. Prominent lawyers and social workers from across the country are among the speakers, focusing on aiding poor debtors and providing legal services to those unable to pay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Legal Aid Societies
Cincinnati
National Association of Legal Aid Societies
Mitchell hosts 35th South Dakota Baptist convention
Mitchell South Dakota hosts the 35th annual South Dakota Baptist Association convention this week. About three hundred delegates and visitors including leading clergymen and laymen from across the state are in attendance with prominent speakers from Chicago Minneapolis Topeka and Portland on the program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota Baptists
Mitchell
S. D
The
South Dakota Baptist Association
Chicago
Minneapolis
Topeka
Portland
Ely's Cream Balm Offers Quick Nasal Relief
Instant relief with no waiting as nostrils open and air passages clear. Breath free at night and headaches fade. apply a small bottle from your druggist, the antiseptic cream penetrates nasal passages to soothe inflamed membranes.
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Ely
Fienan
Hospital Ward Scandal Prompts Board of Health Talk
The isolated ward at James Walker Memorial Hospital where Mrs. E C Chandler and her three year old son with infantile paralysis were housed became the main topic at a Board of Health session. Dr J B Sidbury testified about inadequate facilities and lack of milk provided for the baby, while hospital officials admitted possible misunderstandings with the board. The discussion concluded with pledges to improve conditions and supply the best care going forward.
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James Walker Memorial Hospital
E. C. Chandler
Board of Health
J. B. Sidbury
Dr. Sidbury
Mrs. Chandler
Th Hospital
Nesbitt
Arnold Stovall
Mr. Sprunt
Robert Ruark
Sprunt
Red Cross Sets 130000 Seal Sale Goal in Wilmington
The Wilmington chapter of the Red Cross aims to sell 130000 Christmas seals this year at a fall meeting. Last year the chapter moved nearly 100000 seals. Mrs Cuthbert Martin presided the session with Mrs Mendelsohn recording the proceedings. Twenty two patients have been treated at the tuberculosis sanatorium since July.
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Wilmington
Red Cross Society
Wilmington Red Cross Society
Cuthbert Martin
Mendelsohn
New Hanover Transit Co Moves to New Front Street Offices
The New Hanover Transit Company, developers of Carolina Beach, has moved its offices from Second and Princess streets to larger quarters in the Trust building at Front and Market streets. They now occupy rooms 73 to 75 on the seventh spur, enabling expanded facilities for development projects.
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New Hanover Transit Company
Carolina Beach
Ooweral
Princess Streets
Trust
Market
Conclave Tonight Called To Assemble at 8 P M
The stated conclave will be held this evening at 8 o clock P M. All Sir Knights are requested to be present. By order of E. C. John S McHachern, Recorder.
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E. C. John S. McHachern
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Ade
Woodrow Wilson
Chandler Gage
Hospital
Dr. Nesbitt
Mintz
Wrightsville Sound
Safe Deposit
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
H. F. Wilder
T. E. Sprunt
R. Bradley
W.M. Cumming
R. G. Grady
W. H. Brown
C. D. Weeks
Citizens Bank
Second and
Bon Marche
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