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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1917
Page
8
An advertisement touts S S S as a lasting blood remedy for eczema and general skin disorders. It claims the product treats the underlying blood condition and offers expert advice from the Swift Specific Co located in Atlanta.
City Council committee debating raises for policemen firemen and other workers met again last night after a conference and postponed a decision. They plan another meeting in a few days to review their report.
The Choral Society will render music at the Academy of Music during Governor Lickett's speech. All members are urged to attend and Director I. H J. Munson seeks full attendance. Reserved seats for singers and high school musicians will attend with patriotic music featured.
Atlantic Coast Line passenger traffic manager W J Craig informs the Chamber of Commerce that telephone service will be installed in the Union Station baggage room for public convenience after complaints from local members.
Sidbury, wounded in the right shoulder by Policeman W K Rhodes during an attempted arrest for disorderly conduct, is at James Walker Memorial Hospital in guarded condition. Sidbury arrived unassisted and was later placed under arrest by Officers Applebury and Rhodes.
Notice states the steamer Wilmingrton will depart Wilminston Saturday morning at new time 9:00 o'clock instead of 9:50 to assist troops returning from Fort Caswell.
An advertisement promotes Ely's Cream Balm to relieve nasal congestion from colds or catarrh. It claims the cream soothes inflamed nasal membranes, clears air passages, and provides instant relief after a few applications. The copy emphasizes easy breathing and cites a druggist purchase.
Land developers urged to attend a large convention in Savannah on November 19. Mr Clement S Ucker of the Southern Settlement and Development Organization and North Carolina Landowners Association urges southeastern coastal plain cutover landowners to discuss common general problems.
Reports from the fair district indicate a flood of exhibits for the Corn Show Live Stock Conference and Poultry Exhibit. Management states exhibition space is free and the premium book is ready for distribution via the Wilmington Printing Company which offers unlimited free copies.
The treasurer of Wilmington Lodge No. 139 S O O F was authorized at last night’s meeting to purchase five $100 Liberty loan war bonds. The bonds will be bought immediately and become the property of the Order, with funds drawn from the treasury.
C. S. Smith, colored, of Burgaw, was arrested last night by Deputy Marshal Kelly for failure to register under the draft. He was brought to the Federal Court for a preliminary hearing before United States Commissioner A. S. Williams. Smith claims to be above the draft age, and officials have not disclosed evidence to counter this. The outcome of the trial will be awaited with interest.
In this morning's Recorder Court session Jim Chambers paid costs for reckless driving and received a six month prayer for judgment. Tom Lamb was taxed with costs on an assault with a deadly weapon charge. Ernest Edwards faced larceny charges, with the State taking a nol pros with leave.
Colonel W T Gentry president of Southern Bell and Cumberland Telephone and Telegraph announces the Bell system has subscribed 5 000 000 of the second Liberty loan bonds for themselves and employees. Southern group subscription totals 350 000 with 165 000 by Southern Bell and its employees and 185 000 by Cumberland and its employees. Funds to be advanced by Bell companies to employees and subscriptions allotted to Federal Reserve districts by Treasury quotas.
The Red Cross will host a welcome dance at Germania Hall in Wilmington on Saturday night at 8 30 to honor visiting soldiers and sailors. Miss Leonora Cantwell will add her dance, inviting all Wilmington ladies as guests while civilians pay admission.
May’s Delicatessen lists a broad cheese selection including Switzer Muenster Roquefort Limburger and Philadelphia cream cheese plus Kraft and Club varieties. Also carries fresh shelled nuts and raisins with other groceries at low prices. Phone 1322. 10 19 31.
West Raleigh October 19 State A and E College defeated Wake Forest 17 to 6 to claim the North Carolina football championship this year. The game drew about 4 000 spectators and was played here yesterday afternoon with strong efforts from both sides.
A million dollar block of first Liberty Loan bonds changed hands on the Stock market today at 99.72. It marks the largest single transaction in the bonds since their issue began.
Washington October 19 A Mitchell Palmer formerly of Stroudsburg Pennsylvania and ex congressman was today named a new property custodian under the trading with the enemy law in effect during wartime.
Advertised goods include flour 12 pound bag 75c, oats 15c or 2 for 25c, buckwheat 1c or 2 for 25c, corn flakes 15c or 2 for 25c. Coffee prices 27c and 23c, meal 65c per peck, grits 6c, tomato soup 18c or 2 for 25c, salmon 20c can, raisins 15c or 2 for 25c, rice 9c per pound. BE. F NOE phone 1402 No 8 Market Street 10-191t
Zurich report says former King Constantine of Greece had an operation yesterday after reopening wounds. His condition is described as grave. Two prior operations in 1915 failed to heal the wound amid past reports of stabbing, later denied, with pleurisy cited as a possible cause.
A Congaree South Carolina Methodist minister J W Davis reports sleep relief after using Ironized Paw-Paw. He urges despondent readers to try the remedy and join the growing converts. The ad notes availability in Elvington's Pharmacy and interstate Drug Co Inc New York with a dollar price.
Starting 12:01 a m Sunday October 71st the timetable updates adjust trains to Florence. No 55 now departs Wilmington at 3 30 p m rather than 3 45 p m. No 54 from Florence and the west and south now arrives Wilmington at 1 00 p m instead of 12 50 noon.
Southern Railway announces a change effective with the last cars into and out of Beaufort on Sunday August 12. The Winston Salem Beaufort line will shorten to Winston Salem Goldsboro line and continue on trains 222 112 and 111 237. J Co Jones traveling passenger agent Raleigh N C can provide details.
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