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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 23, 1917
Page
6
Miss Helen Williams leaves for Stedman for ten days of visiting relatives and other local notices including a Cantwell Dancing School event at Hibernian Hall. The column records illness of Captain Allen’s son, an upcoming Tea at St John’s Parish House, a church guild, and a wedding invitation for Katherine Nurnich Campbell on November five.
Liberty Loan Day will be observed nationwide with a state and national significance proclaimed by Governor Bickett. Wilmington groups plan door to door canvassing with 22 foreign born residents already subscribing. Bonfires at all schools light up the city as soldiers may parade through town tomorrow evening.
Associated Press reports British casualties for the week ending today totalled 17,004 with ongoing war updates.
All persons indebted will please make prompt settlement and all creditors are requested to file in due form their claims. FAIRIE BROWN ALEXANDER Administratix.
Rotarians debated funding for a city home economics agent and youth events for the Southeastern Fair November 6 9. Plans included an auto ride theater visits dinner and swimming at the YMCA with a proposal backed by the Chamber of Commerce and Miss Jane McKimmon of the Home Extension Service.
Mrs comfort Rowell aged 81 dies at her son Thomas L Rowell s home 108 North Wrath Street after a period of illness She was a longtime member of Fifth Avenue Methodist Church Survived by son two grandsons sister in law and a niece Funeral services set for Wednesday at 3 PM from her son s residence
Near Chinquepin Mr B H Cottle, who underwent an operation in James Walker Memorial Hospital last week, is rapidly recovering with friends noting his improving condition.
The text invites Master Masons to attend under the Degree Team led by W. Rewell and A. Gb. All members are earnestly requested to attend and visit. The meeting is cordially extended by the Master and Wirtelaine Hae.
Ohio voters will decide in November on a referendum tied to the Reynolds presidential suffrage act after the state Supreme Court dismissed a suit by suffragists challenging the referendum passage by the last General Assembly. The ruling ends a long dispute overpetition validity with accusations of fraudulent names and replacements across counties.
Investigation by the Department of Justice shows the misinforming drive telling households not to can surplus funds is German propaganda. The government lacks authority to commandeer or seize goods and never planned to do so. The Food Administration urges canning to ease strain on commercial food supplies.
The German effort to land on the Estonian coast was repelled by Russian forces. Reports place the action north of Werder on the Estonian shoreline with no naval engagement. German warships were spotted off Kuivast Moon Island and trenches on the northern battle front were evacuated by German troops as Russians captured trenches near Hinzenberg Manor.
Miss Margaret Wilson, daughter of President Wilson, will receive civic recognition in Montreal on her visit Thursday. She will be presented a Silver loving cup and a bouquet of flowers to aid the Red Cross fund. Mayor Martin ordered the Stars and Stripes flown from City Hall in her honor.
Emperor William telegraphed from Amsterdam on October 26 to Prince Leopold of Bavaria commending the army for capturing Orsel Moon and Dayo islands in cooperation with the navy. He praised infantry cyclists pioneers and bomb-throwers for breaking enemy resistance and noted naval operations as proof of naval preparedness.
In Ardmore Oklahoma on October 25 a federal court jury is expected for the 70 alleged draft resisters who were arraigned yesterday and pled not guilty. Attorneys estimate the trial may last from three to six weeks.
Maxton North Carolina October 23 Special to The Dispatch R I Mc Leod president of the Gang of Robeson sustained a painful though not serious injury when his auto collided with a buggy near Maxton. The vehicle overturned and the steering wheel pressed against his shoulder breaking the shoulder blade. He is resting easy this morning.
Washington on October 23 reports confusion over the liquor importation ban as customs officers and the Treasury Department reconsider the law. The department will seek the Attorney General's guidance to resolve questions raised by the food law and its effect on distilled spirits imports.
The Associated Press reports that Chrismans presents and other gifts for American soldiers may be restricted to parcels over seven pounds. The Postoffice department announced it cannot carry packages exceeding seven pounds under the advance act, hindered by French railways.
Street car service will operate with 20 police on duty and half hour service, as traction officials say some union members have returned and full schedule should resume in a few days after a strike disruption. Patrols remain on standby to manage any trouble during the return of cars.
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