Striking Clerks Relieved by Oval Employes on Coast Line
Clerks at Atlantic Coast Line offices including Columbia Florence Rocky Mount and others were replaced by volunteers from Wilmington and general offices to prevent traffic disruption. Transfers aimed to stabilize operations with normal conditions reported, while loyalty and prior support from non-striking staff are highlighted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic Coast Line
Tinellen
Charleston
Florpoe Hocky Mount
John R. Kenly
Wilmington
Columbia
Garston
Florence
Rocky
Orher
Civeraul
Herth
Fraternal groups urge Liberty bond purchases in city
Fraternal organizations including Live Oak Camp W O W Cornelius Harnett Council Royal Arcanum and Carolina Council are assisting treasury drives buying Liberty bonds with surplus funds Grand Secretary Henry E Bonitz urges councils and members to purchase bonds via small installments and to report purchases by post card The appeal covers all 42 state councils and cites patriotism and support for Tar Heel soldiers in the war effort
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Treasury
Live Oak Camp
No. 6
Boy Scout
Cornelius Harnett Council
Royal Arcanum
Carolina Council
Henry E. Bonitz
Carolina Arcanien
Tiber Creek
Fastern
Covneil
Haywood
Blue Ridge
Gas and Flame Regiment Recruiting Urges Volunteers
The Dispatch reports the 30th Engineers seek volunteers for a Gas and Flame Service Regiment to be ready by Thanksgiving. Commanding officer Major Atkinson urges skilled tradesmen including chemists, machinists, electricians, pipe fitters, designers, and chauffeurs to enlist at Camp American University and advance to higher ranks as the unit supports the front.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
30Th Engineers
Atkinson
A. A. Fries
Engineers
N. A
Thirtieth Engineers
Corps of Engineers
Fries
France
A. E. Atkinson
Camp American University
D. C
West Point
Cornell University
United States Army
Gatum Locks
Panama Canal
United States District Engineering Office
Meeting of Lutherans Celebrates Golden Jubilee in Philadelphia
The General Council of the Lutheran Church in North America will mark its golden jubilee with a biennial meeting in Philadelphia attended by over 309 delegates from the United States and Canada. The Zion church, 175 years old, will host the event where a monument to Muhlenberg will be unveiled. ministers from North Carolina including Rev. F. B. Clausen will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Council
Lutheran Church In
North America
Philadelphia
United States
Canada
Zion Church
Muhl
Drink Edelweiss Delightful Non Intoxicating Beverage
Beverage advertising claims Edelweiss is delightful and non intoxicating, promising a superior taste. It markets the drink as a preferred choice over competitors. The copy emphasizes enjoyment and satisfaction for consumers.
Edel Weiss Advertisement Prompting Trial
An ad-like snippet promotes Edelweiss beverage with a bold incentive to try a bottle. It claims the product offers a missing experience if not sampled. The playful copy emphasizes discovery and taste.
Rev J S Crowley to preach at Acme church
Rev J S Crowley will preach on the Reformation next Sunday night at Acme Presbyterian church. He will conduct morning services at that place where communion may be had. A cordial welcome is extended to all to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Acme
J. S. Crowley
Acme Presbyterian Church
Whitlock West Band Rescheduled Concert Schedule
The Whitlock West Band will perform tonight at Cornelius Harnett School after two postponements. The school tour continues with William Hooper on October 29, Isaac Bear on October 31, Cornelius Harnett on November 2, and a final show at Greenfield Park on November 4 at 3 30 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Harnett
Whitlock-West
William Hooper
Isaac Bear
Greenfield Park
Three Year Old Frank A Carey Dies at James Walker
Friends of Mr and Mrs Julius B Carey of 719 Surry Street mourn the death of their three year old son Frank A who died at James Walker Memorial Hospital last night at 8 o clock. Funeral is to be held from the home this afternoon with burial in Bellevue Cemetery. An autopsy was considered but not undertaken.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellevue
Julius B. Carey
Surry Street
Frank A
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Bellevue Cemetery
Heart Trouble Causes Death at Brunswick Dock
Joe Martin, about 65, a drayman for B. F. Mitchell Co., collapsed and died late yesterday at the foot of Brunswick street. Coroner A S Holden deemed an inquest unnecessary after viewing the body. Heart trouble is believed to be the cause. Undertaker Alex Davis oversaw the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Martin
Brunswick Dock
Brunswick Street
A. S. Holden
Martin
B. F. Mitchell Co
Alex Davis
Loring Joins Ranks As Private After Declined Lieutenancy
David Worth Loring, selected for first lieutenant of Proop C Cavalry last summer, could not qualify at mustering due to surgery. He left Greenville yesterday to enlist as a private in the same company, showing resolve to serve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David Worth Loring
Proop C
Cavalry
Greenville
Loring
Wilmington Red Cross readies France shipment
The Wilmington Red Cross Society prepares a new large supply shipment to France. 104 boxes have been sent from Wilmington, with donations from Clarkton Bolton Acm2 Elizabeth town Faison and Wallace chapters. An annual election for local officers will be held at the Y M C A with a large attendance expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Red Cross Society
France
Southern
Atlanta
Wilmington
Clarkton
Bolton
Acm2
Elizabethtown
Faison
Wallace
Decline of the Teuton Sermon Set for Sunday Night
Rev Reynolds of Dock Street Christian Church returns from Fremont N C and announces a special patriotic service for next Sunday night He will preach on The Downfall of Germany are told in the Bible Droop Nine Boy Scouts will be ushers
Swearing in Wilmington Light Infantry Reserves Tonight
Approximately one hundred men of the Ninth Company North Carolina Reserve Militia will be sworn in at the Market Street armory. Messrs Thus W. Davis and J G McCormick of the Council of Defense will perform the oath as the roster of the company is listed in full.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Light Infantry
W. Davis
J. G. McCormick
Council of Defense
Market Street
Ninth Company
North Carolina
J. J. Allen
T. E. Brown
J. S. Brown
M. Belamy
J. D. Bellamy, Jr
K., O. Burgwin
E. P. Bailey
Z. K. Bell
G. S. Boylan
S. M. Boatwright
BE. F. Banck
B. B. Cameron
M. Calder
W. S. Clayton
C. C. Chadbourn
J. H. Davis
P. W. Davis
T. W. Davis
W. P. Emerson
H. H. Elliott
C. Giles
S. Goodman
C. S. Grainger
L. E. Hall
J. H. Hale
W. N. Harriss
F. E. Hashagen, Jr
G. H. Howell
O. D. Holmes
P. M. Holmes
F. C. Hines
H. A. Huggins
M. S. Harriss
B. H. Houston
P. Heinsberger
E. L. Heinsberger
G. C. Jackson
J. M. James
Z. King
L. K. SeGwin
T. V. Lewis
L. Lipinsky
Cc. J. LeGrand
S. E. Loftin
F. A. Lord
J. W. Little
D. H. Maultsby
C. L. Myers
T. J. Moore
C. Martin
C. D. Maffit
E. A. Metts
R. Moore
John Meier
B. K.myers
H. S. Meredith
Y. D. MacMillan, Jr
H. L. O'Neill
G. L. Peschau
W. E. Perdew
L. Poisson
R. A. Parsley
J. P. Quelch
J. F. Roache
J. B
Canceled Trip Stuns Deputy Clerk in Historic License Case
Deputy Clerk Henry Horne from Fayetteville had prepared to testify in a ten year old marriage license case but the trip was canceled after a court continuance. Horne said this morning he cannot recall the events or whether the license applicants were white or colored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horne
Superior Court
Henry Horne
Fayetteville
J D Shipn Joins Police Force After Civil Service Exam
Mr J D Shipn passed the City Civil Service Board examination and has been assigned to police duty. He had long service with the Brooklyn fire department before the transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Shipn
City’ Civil Service Board
Brooklyn
Wilmington Baptist Association Convened at Riverside Church
The Wilmington Baptist Association opened at Riverside Church near Ashton with Dr. Hurt delivering the opening sermon at 10 o clock. The body includes 34 churches with over 5 000 members and delegates from local churches attended. Officers: Moderator Geo E Leftwich clerk C V Brooks treasurer F P Powers. executive committee members W G Hall D L Gore G E Leftwich R P Hinton F P Powers J T Bland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Riverside Church
Hurt
Jno
Jeter Hurt
First Baptist Church
Wilmington Baptist Association
Ashton
Association
Geo. E. Leftwich
C. V. Brooks
J.A. Sullivan
F. P. Powers
W. B. Rivenbark
W. G. Hall
D. L. Gore
Colored Army Officers Return From Des Moines Camp
Lieutenant Robert S Banfield and Lieutenant Bullock, both colored, have completed the officers training camp at Des Moines Iowa and were commissioned as lieutenants in the infantry. One served previously in the railway mail service and Bullock previously led the Williston Keene School. They are now in town awaiting orders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert S. Banfield
Bullock
Coloe
Des Moines
Iowa
Williston Keene
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