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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 13, 1916

Page

5

Collector Bailey Here Tonight In Raleigh

K J W Bailey the internal revenue collector for the Eastern District will speak at the county courthouse this evening in support of Woodrow Wilson and the Democratic administration. A large crowd is expected as Bailey delivers forthright Democratic arguments aimed at reelecting the party.

Court House County Court House Woodrow Wilson K. Dailey Bailey R. Cashwell Democratic Raleigh Cashwell

Wilson Club sends circular letters to campaign workers

Hundreds of copies of a follow up letter were mailed by Woodrow Wilson Club officials in Wilmington to campaign committee men and Wilson supporters. President W. A. McGirt praised supporters, urged backing for Wilson and noted the country’s prosperity and peace while honoring Wilson’s leadership.

Woodrow Wilson Club Wilson W. A. McGirt Wilmington Wilson Club Wilcor

Scottish Rite Masons celebrate elaborate feast day at Orton Hotel

More than two hundred attendees filled the Orton Hotel for the Scottish Rite Masons annual feast day with Rev. Dr. J. J. Hurt delivering a closing tribute on Family Fraternity and Faith. Toasts honored the ladies, the Supreme Council, and departed brothers while the Scottish Rite Quartet and Grainger's Orchestra provided music. In a separate matter, Bessie Mce Faden was placed under a $100 peace bond after threatening Malinda Blunt over a dispute tied to returning a club beau.

Orton Hotel J. J. Hurt First Baptist Church C. L. Pridgen Wilmington A. D. McClure C. B. Newcomb Court of Honor Supreme Council Francis H. McCullough Linwood D. Latta Grand Lodge of North Carolina E. E. Graham J. H. Mitchell F. G. Rose W. A. McGirt W. B. Muse W. R Bessie Mce-Faden G. W. Bornemann Bessie Malinda Blunt

Farmers organize National Farm Loan Association in Wilmington

At a Wilmington meeting of the Wilmington Co-Operative Truck Growers Association directors farmers subscribed loans totaling 30000 for a National Farm Loan Association. A temporary organization was formed with J P Herring as president and E H Freeman as secretary treasurer as they seek permanent quarters and consider lime for lands with discussion on securing county lime deposits.

Wilmington Co-Operative Truck Growers’ Association Court House New Hanover County National Farm Loan Association J.P. Herring George H. Hutaff E. H Freeman W. D. Rhodes van Bavel Castle Haynes J. P. Herring New Bern Wilmington

Chamber studies stock conference and highway funding

The Southern Settlement and Development Organization and Chamber of Commerce considered a live stock conference and a Wilmington Fayetteville highway appropriation of 7500 by the government. The Cape Fear bridge and extending water works were also discussed with plans to refer items to committees for future action.

Southern Settlement and Development Organization Chamber of Commerce Clement S. Acker F. H. Abbott Wilmington-Fayette- Ville W. D. MacMillan MacMillan Wilmington-Fayetteville Cape Fear Executive Committee Business Enterprises Committee Chamber M. S. Willard Willard

Wild Goose Chase Near Watha Ends With Escape

Policeman Kermon joined deputies and a bloodhound from Watha to track Romeo Carroll suspected of cotton theft. The pursuit led through swampy terrain where the suspect escaped a house raid, holes and bullets, wounding the officer and wrenching his ankle.

Kermon Watha W. H. Kermon Romeo Carroll Kerman Wath Lie T. R. Murry Kerrian

Funeral of Mrs Holden at Bellevue Cemetery

Funeral services for Mrs S W Holden who died yesterday at her Chestnut street home were held at Bellevue Cemetery at 4 PM. Rev J A Sullivan of Calvary Baptist Church officiated. Pallbearers were N M McEachern W C Peterson Daniel M Penton and Herbert ONeill.

Bellevue Cemetery S. W. Holden Chestnut Street J. A. Sullivan Calvary Baptist Church Messrs N. M. McEachern W. C. Peterson Daniel M. Penton Herbert O'Neill

Local Wilson fund tops 3205 for campaign drive

The Democratic drive for Woodrow Wilson raised 157 yesterday, bringing the total to 3205.75. Sixty one individuals contributed as committees led by Matthews Hogue Merritt McNorton and Howes Jr push toward a 3500 goal. Contributions are tallied nightly at the Masonic building with receipts issued from National headquarters.

Woodrow Wilson Wilson Club S. A. Matthews Cyrus D. Hogue B. A. Merritt J. A. McNorton D. H. Howes, Jr W. A. McGirt Masonic Building Wilson White House Hugh MacRae State Finance Committee National Wilson Fund A. Matthews Cy. Covington Gs Bordeaux A. MacRae B. Gilliard R. N. Southerland R. M. Hawkins EU Surat WM. Wells G. A. Wise B. W. Dunham Sigduey Roy King W. W. Banks S. F. Garrison S. Credo Jacobi Hdw. Co W. Yates Company

Appearance of the Robinson Shows in Wilmington

John Robinson's Ten Big Shows are billed to pitch tents in Wilmington on Monday November 6 with performances afternoon and night. The company travels by special trains and brings hundreds of personnel horses and animals. A grand street parade features four bands golden chariots elephants camels and knights. The tent performances showcase riders elephants acrobats aerialists and a large comic corps with white cloud the $25 000 Arabian stallion and other rare acts from around the world.

Robinson John Robinson Wilmington Littlefingerang Shumato

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K. J. W. Bailey Raleigh, Inter The Wilmington Savings & Trust Company Princess Street T. D. Meares, Sr Brown Brothers Hugh. McLean Wilson Haverford Ll. CG W. H. Northrop, Jr W. E. Merritt S. P. Cowan D. H. Howes Hardy Teanier Wilson Democrat P. Heinsberger Mathie B.S. McGirt Wes Robern Aec Nevens Market Street
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