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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 12, 1917
Page
3
Brief market note notes no markets reports due to holiday designation for Columbus Day. Weather outlook not detailed in fragment but general marine news implied for shipping notices.
Cotton spot in Liverpool shows quiet activity with higher prices. Good middling wet at 20.07, low middling 19.00, receipts 16 000 bales including 11 500 American, sales 5 000 bales including 2 American. Futures edge higher with old contracts quoted.
Paul Wierse formerly with the Atlantic Coast Line was convicted of conspiracy to sink the steamer Liebenfels in Charleston harbor and sentenced to two years in prison and a $1000 fine. Co-conspirator Captain Kattenhoff received the same sentence. The trial occurred in U S Court at Aiken South Carolina. Wierse was a longtime Coast Line employee and later edited a German language newspaper in Charleston.
Members of the Wilmington Light Infantry at Fort Cas sell libesty loan war bonds totaling 4800 dollars over a vigorous two day drive. The goal is 5000 dollars and indications are strong the target will be met within a day or two. The unit leads among Wilmington companies in the post bond drive.
S W Straus of the American Society for Thrift urges 10 million Americans to buy Liberty bonds as a step toward lifelong thrift. He frames a bond subscription as the best start for saving for old age and rainy days, challenging those with nothing saved to participate and prove personal worth.
Funeral services for W A Williams longtime clerk to the Board of County Commissioners were held at St James Church with Rev W H Milton officiating. He died in Asheville while visiting his daughter and was interred at Oakdale cemetery amid large crowds and numerous floral tributes. Pallbearers included R L Meares W O S Soutiner John Carter J A Orrell Meares Harriss and Dr Thomas M Green.
Bishop Thomas C. Durst delivered an address on teaching essentials novelty pattern and practice at the Sunday school educational meeting. Teachers training classes were organized by pupil ages with Mrs T P Noe chosen as primary class instructor. A follow up meeting is set for next Thursday night.
A statistical remark notes that if a man will commit a crime in his life he is most likely to do so at age 29. It adds that this period appears more dangerous than any other, highlighting a curious peak in criminal propensity during late twenties.
The Tiencken barber shop, long of Front and Princess streets, has moved to 23 North Second Street Garrell Building.
Rev. J. E. Reynolds, who assisted at Rosemary religious rally, returns tomorrow to fill the pulpit at Dock Street Christian Church on Sunday.
Rev. Father Winkler will address the Knights of Columbus local council this evening celebrating Discovery Day. His talk titled The Life of Columbus will focus on historical discovery and the explorer’s legacy.
Brunswick Superior Court adjourned late yesterday evening. Attending Wilminton attorneys John D. Bellamy W. M. Bellamy and Wood us Kellum returned from Southport last night.
The executive committee of the Food Conservation Commission decides to close the demonstration headquarters in the Bellamy Building on South Front Street. Miss Annie H. Pretlow, home demonstration agent, will relocate her office to the Housewives' League rooms in the Home Bank Building.
County farm demonstrator J P Herring returns from Elizabeth town where Bladen County fair was held this week. He reports exhibits creditable and the fair very good for a first attempt. Tuesday saw a patriotic address by Hon J A Brown of Columbus to the audience.
A report from the Champion Compress at the foot of Welnu1 street owned by Messrs. Alexander Sprvant & Son says the steam coal in the giant bin is still burning. Firemen stay onsite to prevent further damage while coal is removed with a likely conclusion tonight or late this afternoon.
Governor Thomas W. Bickett writes Supt. John J. Blair praising the Fire Prevention Day program in city schools as a model. He plans to forward the approach to Prof. J. Y. Joyner for possible statewide adoption next year.
Members of the Southeastern Fair Educational Committee met at 4 PM in the Board of Education office. Prof. Washington Catlett chairs the committee and discussed educational exhibits for the coming fair.
Jesse McNeal, colored, appeared before Recorder George Harriss on a charge of non support and abandonment. After hours of examination by several lawyers delving into the evidence, the court decided to leave the masterboard in charge and adjourned.
London reports M. Widen plans a cabinet of liberals only with Hjalmar Branting and Socialists excluded. The piece notes potential winter discontent and Russian trade shifts as Germany to supply grain sugar and potatoes to Sweden amid Allied blockade.
The stage of water in the Cape Fear river at Fayetteville North Carolina at 8 o clock yesterday morning was 4.5 feet.
Dramatic advertisement touts Rheuma as a swift cure for rheumatic pain. Claims include dissolving uric acid and long term freedom from rheumatism, with money back if relief is not achieved. Judge John Barhorst cited as example of recovery using the product.
The adjournment came without judgment in the McNeal case and honors were paid to the late W A Williams, clerk to the Board of County Commissioners, whose funeral was held in Asheville with burial at Oakdale cemetery.
The first snow of the season fell in Cleveland today creating a small blizzard. Heavy snowfall is reported in adjoining counties as the city braces for winter weather.
Calotabs touted as a purified liver cleanser and system purifier free of old calomel drawbacks. Sold only in sealed packages for thirty five cents with druggist endorsement and guarantee.
Advertises Ely's Cream Balm as a fragrant antiseptic remedy to clear blocked nasal passages. Claims rapid penetration of air passages and soothing relief from catarrh and congestion with a small bottle from a druggist.
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