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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 11, 1917
Page
5
A coal bin fire at Champion Compress near Walnut Street, owned by Sprunt & Son, burned briskly today. Fire crews fought from the underside after cutting floors, with six hoses and extensive smoke. officials expect only coal loss, no plant damage.
Community Christian Endeavor groups from Dock Street Immanuel First and St Andrew's plan a Wilmington rally at First Presbyterian Church with refreshments. Wyatt A Taylor of Columbia S C, a field secretary for All South Christian Endeavor Extension, will give the evening address and again in the Junior Rally at 4 p.m. The program includes prayers, reports, music, and announcements, with a social to follow.
Columbus King and Walter Russell, two Black men arrested Tuesday night on Reed amendment violations, will have a preliminary hearing before U S Commissioner A S Williams Saturday afternoon. Defense attorney L Clayton Grant retained. They argue no state line crossing and non delivery of wet goods. boat reportedly boarded at Norfolk and contraband untouched. Pending hearing they remain jailed.
Funeral services for Mrs. W. M. Todd were held yesterday afternoon from 713 Castle Street. Rev. E C Sell of Bladen Street Methodist church officiated. Pallbearers included Roy Croom Joseph Applewhite E Thompson Wash W King John D James Jr and James Calvin. Large attendance and many floral tributes.
The Hoppaug, built in Wilmington, slid from the ways at Cape Fear at 4:40 PM without tug aid. Miss Cynthia Polk Rountree christened her as the vessel, named Sweetwater in an Indian tongue, drifted across the river before docking amid cheers from a small crowd.
Applications for fireman and policemen positions will be examined by the city Civil Service Board at its meeting next Monday evening. Vacancies to fill include several on the waiting list.
The city laments the death of W. A. Williams a longtime clerk to the Board of County Commissioners. He died likely of heart disease while visiting Asheville with family after traveling from Greenville South Carolina where his son served at Camp Sevier. Williams aged about 67 is survived by his wife five daughters and two sons with funeral plans to be announced.
In the 1817 18 Thursday Night Volley Ball League the Y M C A gym hosts two matches. Captain Avery’s first place squad faces Cates with a chance to regain top spot while Koelling’s winless team meets McManus, who has won one third of its games.
Report shows receipts for New Hanover county totaling 200 dollars plus small gifts from Mrs. H. W. Konig and Mrs. W. 32. Disbursements include secretary salary 33.33 dollars Catherine Kennedy Home 12.59 groceries 163 rent for needy 14 cash help 2 janitor 1.20 telephone 2.33.
Vanderbilt football team of 22 leaves Nashville for Chicago to face the University of Chicago Saturday after a week of grilling practice.
An advertisement extols Pinex cough syrup as a trusted U S and Canada remedy for coughs. It claims quick relief from throat irritation and bronchial symptoms, outlines mixing instructions with syrup and pine extract, and promises a money back guarantee if not satisfying.
Justice Bornemann officiated the ceremony on a yesterday including Miss Doshia Jenkins of Wilmington and Mr Rufus T Horne of Sneads Ferry at Justice G W Bornemann's office. Elks Lodge plans a regular old time lunch tonight after the meeting and war relief fund committee will report.
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