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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1917
Page
6
Grantland Rice writes of a war flag triumph renewing resolve as the old Tricolor and Union Jack blend with a new banner for future battles. This broad wartime piece accompanies local notices on dances, society meetings, and a forthcoming wedding between Annie Tyndall Thomas Knowles and Harry Augustus King at the Church of the Good Shepherd on October 23.
Regular monthly communication at eight o'clock this Tuesday evening at the Masonic Temple. Members and visiting Brothers invited. By order of the W M C P. Gorman, Secy.
Professor Johnson will present a musical program at Fifth Avenue Methodist Church tomorrow at 8 30 p m. The concert includes Overture and works by Faure Lemare Lemmens and Rasini with dates and titles varied for the program. All music lovers and the general public are invited to attend.
Greensboro NC Oct 16 State Fuel Administrator A W McAlister outlines a cooperative plan for cities to conserve coal by entering the wood business. He says municipalities should buy and manage wood supplies to lower consumer costs while national leaders address the coal supply crisis.
The executive committee of the Corn Show met at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss fair participation and exhibit space. Officials announced limited space for the manufacturing and industrial booths, with written requests preferred and allotments in order received, followed by detailed rate scales for underwriters and non underwriters.
A deed filed transfers property at the southwest corner of Front and Market Streets from A. G. Warren and wife to Charles Finkelstein. The site fronts 30 feet on Market and 33 feet on Front with a stated $1,000 consideration, though actual value is near $20,000. Finkelstein plans remodel and residence after repairs, with municipal wood yard operations and wood supply proposals included.
Greensboro Daily News editorial lauds the Hoppaug launched at Naul shipyards on Eagles Island near Wilmington. The piece argues the event signals a revival of regional shipbuilding once thriving before the Civil War and hints at benefits for Wilmington, the state, and the Atlantic coast.
Several minor matters were disposed of by Recorder Harriss. William Murphy, colored, disorderly conduct, costs paid. Mathew Sanders, colored, assault on a female, costs taxed. J. D. Sedberry, false pretense, bound over to Superior Court on $100 bond after failing to answer. Sci fa and capias issued. Robert Crider, white, abandoned and "assumed support," ordered to pay wife $4 weekly.
The monthly meeting of the Atlantic Coast Line directors will be held in New York tomorrow. President J R Kenly and Vice President Lyman Delanna, along with General Counsel George B Elliott, left last night for New York.
Ensign E. F. Peschau and five enlisted men of the National Naval Volunteers have gone to Norfolk for special training linked to their work. Duration and purpose remain unspecified.
The Civ il Service Board conducted last night examinations for nine applicants seeking five vacancies in the fire and police departments. Results will be announced within ten days.
A dog owned by Mrs. W. H. Northrop of 1517 Market Street attacked Sarah Moore, a colored woman of 1214 Princess Street. Northrop said she would confine the animal and would not object to its killing if authorities requested.
The Independent Order of Bnai B rith will mark its 75th anniversary at Harmony Circle rooms on Thursday October 18 at 8 15 pm. Judge C N Feidelson of Savannah GA will deliver an address on Patriotism. Refreshments follow and the public is invited.
Chief of Police N. J. Williams reports advices from Charlotte authorities to watch for a Ford sedan bearing license 7854 and motor 1542081. The sides may show the letters H H O Q O if not scrubbed, with ongoing pursuit by local officers.
Mr J C English resigned as operator for the Atlantic Coast Line and left for Roanoke Virginia to take a similar post with the Western Union Telegraph Company. He had long served the local Western Union office and as Associated Press operator here. Friends regret his departure as his parents live in Roanoke.
Paul Rogge, once an engineer on one of two German merchantmen seized in this port, was told yesterday by federal agents to leave the city within 24 hours. Rogge, who recently started naturalization papers, had come from Pittsburgh Sunday night to visit friends, but agents questioned the high railroad fare for the trip and urged a quick return to Pittsburgh. No evidence of wrongdoing or intent was found.
Harold Pate of the Herman Lewis Company drew an ovation in Wilmington as he delivered two bass selections at the Royal theatre. The quartet’s performance also earned praise with the crowd reluctant to let them end early, noting the company’s rich male vocal blend stands out in the current show.
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