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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1917
Page
6
An old poem opens with nostalgic lines on memory and southern landscapes, followed by a list of local notices. Highlights include the death notice of John Charles McNeill dated October 17 1907, and community updates on visits, illnesses, and engagements in Wilmington.
Civil Service Commission circular seeks women aged 18 to 40 with power sewing machine experience for Charleston Navy Yard. Residency, wage tiers up to 2.48 dollars daily, and a 1.04 dollar daily rate after a month. Railroad fare advanced for experienced operators. jobs in clothing factory and other marine trades. Applications via labor board in Charleston on blank 1800.
Mrs M D McPherson of R F D No 1 recalls monthly misery and faintness before using Cardui. She credits six bottles for cure and a tonic effect after childbirth, praising Cardui as a safe vegetable medicine that could aid others and recommending readers obtain a bottle from their druggist.
The Civil Service Board of the city will meet tonight at city hall to examine applicants for the fire and police departments.
The executive committee of the Corn Show will meet tomorrow afternoon at 4 o'clock at the Chamber of Commerce. All members are urged to attend.
Dr. Charles T. Nesbitt and Dr. T. B. Carroll departed last night for Washington D C to attend meetings of the war board of the American Public Health Association and the National Dairy Men's Association.
Sheriff George C. Jackson departed for Raleigh to attend a conference of North Carolina sheriffs convened by Governor Bickel. The purpose remains undisclosed though hints point to important matters on the agenda.
Dr J Tankersley, head of the Tankersley Harper Sanitorium, travels from Charlotte to Chicago for the Clinical Congress of Surgeons starting October 20. Remodeling work on Front and Prince streets store by I Shrier & Sons proceeds, delaying entry into the new clothiers’ quarters.
The body of Jim Big the Chinaman who died in Wilmington Saturday morning is held at the undertaking establishment of Mr. W E Yopp pending advices from relatives in New York. Condition Improved Deputy Sheriff H G Evillard hurt in an automobile accident last Saturday is considerably improved and expected to be discharged in a day or two.
Thirty seventh grade pupils moved from Hemenwey to Cornelius Harnett school this morning to ease overcrowding. An additional teacher will be needed and Mrs. Earle OrreH who taught at Cornelius Harnett was offered the position.
At the W Lynk Armory Whinting ton Light Infantry Reservists will assemble tomorrow night at 8 o clock Captain Edwin A Metts urges full attendance An opportunity for joining the North Carolina Reserve Militia will be offered Mr J G McCormick chairman of the County Board of National Defense will be present to swear in those who affiliate with the organization
Four defendants appeared before Reso Ore Hart on charges described as frivolous. George Moore white man had assault on a female. judgment continued upon costs. Matthew Sanders colored. judgment withheld until tomorrow after default bond. Henry Clemrigg colored convicted of digerdetty conduct. prayer for judgment continued upon costs. Johnnie Green colored charged with assault and deadly weapon. continued. Fire extinguished at the Champion Compress corner Water and Walnut streets after several mornings.
The Winter Park Community Club will convene at 8 o'clock tonight at the schoolhouse. Committee reports will be presented and several important community matters discussed and acted upon. Full attendance of residents is urged.
Firemen parted yesterday to clear a ghee bin containing about 300 tons of steam coal. The unusual incident required careful handling and rapid response by the local fire department.
A delegation of Scottish Rite Masons from Greenville S C led by Major Claude L Pridgen heads to Washington for the Supreme Council session in the Southern Jurisdiction of the United States. Ser get J H Mitchell will join in Washington and others including Fred G Rose Paul B Bell Alex S Holden H E Graham HB L White FE M Holley F H McCullough and Charles B Newcombe travel with the group. Some will continue to Philadelphia and other Northern cities.
Mata Hari the Dutch dancer and adventuress known for her espionage conviction was executed by firing squad at dawn after being found guilty of spying. The Paris court martial delivered the sentence two months prior.
The annual agricultural and industrial fair featuring exhibits by colored people opens tomorrow night at Ruth Hall and runs through Friday. Showcases will include household work farm products and school work reflecting the community's ongoing effort and pride.
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