Boost for Wilmington Packing House Plan
Directors of the Carolina Packing Co met at the Chamber of Commerce to discuss a proposed packing house. They eyed a $100,000 start and urged stronger local subscription while noting farmers support. An engineer estimated a plant capable of 173 hogs and ten cattle daily could be built for about $60,000 at Smiths Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
S.e
Carolina Packing Company
Chamber + , Commerce
Chamber of Commerce
Messrs. W. W. Love
Milton Calder
J. W. Brooks
L. B Sasser
T. E. Cooper
A. A. Underwood
Weiling
Love
Smith's Creek
Beautify Playgrounds Move Heads to Council
The Tree and Park Commission approves plans to beautify Robert Strange playgrounds with trees and shrubbery. Council will hear the proposal tomorrow morning as Loyal Boys' Club funds add two new tennis courts and equipment planned for the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tree and Park Commission
Robert Strange
Loyal Boys’ Club
Silver Jubilee Celebration for Father Dennen Ordination
Engraved notices announce a Silver Jubilee mass at St. Mary’s Pro Cathedral honoring Father C Dennen’s ordination as bishop. The Rt Rev Leo Haid to deliver the sermon at 10 a.m. on November 14 with a musical program by a committee led by James Owen Reilly. William Sackley travels to Columbia for the State Fair. Wilson Club seeks additional contributors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Father Dennen
St. Mary’s Pro
Father C. Dennen
Wilmington
Belmont
N. C
Dennen
James Owen Reilly
Politician Correspondence on 1912 Vote Totals in North Carolina
A 1916 exchange between C. C. Cashwell and T. D. Warren discusses 1912 voting results for Governor Craig and party totals. Warren confirms Craig won with 149,975 votes over Settle 43,625, Meares 49,930, and Hodges 944, noting Republican claims as misleading. The letters critique Republican statistics and urge accuracy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. C., Cashwell
County Democratic Executive Committee
Cashwell
T. D. Warren
State Democratic Executive Committee
Warren
County Court House
Hughes Club
Court House
New Hanover County
Craig
Raleigh
N. C
Mr. Warren
Wilmington
T. W. Bickett
Co. C. Cashwell
C. C. Cashwell
Settle
Meares
Hodges
Southside Baptist Youth Meeting at Mrs Bryan Home
Young People's Cottage Prayer Meeting of Southside Baptist Church will be held at 810 South Fourth Street at 7 30 this evening. Mr Eulie Mintz will lead and all are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southside Baptist Church
W. M. Bryan
South Fourth Street
Eulie Mintz
Benton travels to Goldsboro for sister's funeral
Mr. D. D. Benton has gone to Goldsboro to attend the funeral of his sister Mrs. J. A. Cotton who died yesterday morning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. D. Benton
Goldsboro
J. A. Cotton
Meeting Notice Promotes Arcanum Rate Increase Explained
A joint meeting of the Cornelius Harnett and Carolina Councils of the Royal Arcanum is set for October 25 1916 at 8 pm on the third floor of the old Odd Fellows building. Supreme Guide Brinson and council officers will discuss the new assessment rates and added privileges with refreshments to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornelius Harnett
Carolina
Royal Arcanum
Odd Fellows
Brinson
Grand Council
Supreme Council
Simpler Gospel Urged to Bring Men to Church
Rev. J. D. Miller of Winter Park Methodist urged a virile gospel to draw men to worship during a Wilmington Ministers' Association address. He blamed current preaching for driving men away and called for November Go-to-Church Month plans and a city census to measure attendance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. D. Miller
Winter Park
Speakers Club Resume Debates On 1920s Presidential Choice
The Y M C A Speakers Club plans next Monday night debate on whether four years under Wilson would better the nation than Hughes. Affirmative speakers E H Bellamy and L R Gummel to face Hughes supporters Spurgeon Baxley and K B Knudsen. In a prior winter debate the topic favored the affirmative with J H Reynolds and L F Duvall for the motion and E S Billuck A V Stanton for the negative. judges were V N Stonebanks E N Kennickel and A B Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Speakers’ Club
Wilson
Hughes
E. H. Bellamy
L. R. Gummel
Messrs
Spurgeon Baxley
K. B. Knudsen
E. N. Kennickel
A. B. Thompson
Donaldson to Meet the Wilmington Highs
Fayetteville October 24 Donaldson Military Academy schedules a football game with Wilmington High School at the fairgrounds Wednesday after dinner. A large crowd is expected to witness two strong teams with recent improvements and a snappy contest anticipated.
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Fayetteville
Donaldson Military Academy
Wilmington High School
Fairgrounds
Gridiron Warriors
Donaldson
Raeford
Wilmington
Whson Fund Rises as Local Democrats Rally Support
Local Democrats yesterday contributed toward the return of the peace President with modest gifts and a declared $5,000 goal. The drive shows a measurable rise as committee heads report funds, including a $13.55 pickup and Nelson MacRae’s $10, bringing the tally to $4,156.80 after recent totals.
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New Hanover
Wilson
National
D. H. Howes, Jr
Nelson MacRae
C. W. M. Hess
Colin MacRae
Cyrus D. Hogue
Warren Johnson
Ll. G. Jordan
le Ae Win
S. A. Matthews
Wee
Sal
Armenians and Syrians Relief Fund Collected in City Churches
A generous collection across city churches on Sunday raised a handsome sum for the Armenian and Syrian relief fund. The proceeds will be sent to the American committee in New York to aid distressed communities. The campaign urges continued donations toward Wilson’s proposed plan.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Committee
New York
Corn Show Space Charge and Prize List
Executive committee decides no charges for general exhibit displays except advertising at a rate. Underwriters pay half price with a minimum $5, others pay double with $10 minimum. Art prizes include multiple 50 cent awards across painting drawing and sculpture categories plus special $1 and 5 cent honors. Art committee members named: Mrs. W. A. French chair, Mrs. C. M. Weathers and Mrs. E. M. Gregg vice chairs.
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China
W. A. French
C. M. Weathers
E. M. Gregg
Presbyterian Synod Opens in Brookline with Boston Address
Delegates from six states gather for three day annual meeting of the Presbyterian Synod of New England in Brookline Massachusetts. Rev. William F. Tufts of First Church Boston delivers opening keynote on a Presbyterian forward movement.
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Boston
Mass
Presbyterian Church In
Brookline
Presbyterian Synod of New
Farm advocates press to extend Willard farm operation
Editor Z W Whitehead of the Carolina Fruit and Truckers Journal leads a push for continued operation of the Willard farm to aid eastern farmers. He met with J P Herring and Mrs J R Morris, toured the farm, and submitted a report to the State Board of Agriculture urging action. He asks interested parties to write the department promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Z. W. Whitehead
Carolina Fruit and Truckers’ Journal
State Board of Agriculture
Willard
Whitehead
J. P. Herring
J. R. Morris
Illinois Democrats Pulling the Throttle
Chicago reports the Democratic committee surging activity for the final two weeks of campaigns. Martin H. Glynn arrives for a major Chicago meeting in the 25th ward, a Republican stronghold, as William J. Bryan plans a statewide tour with Governor Dunne and his Salem appearance, his birthplace.
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Chicago
Ill
Wilson
Democratic Campaign Committee
Illinois
Martin H. Glynn
New York
St. Louis
25Th Ward
William J. Bryan
Dunne
Bryan
Salem
Georgia Florida Fair Opens In Valdosta Displays Strong Stock
Valdosta Georgia hosts the annual Georgia Florida fair with top field orchard and garden products from both states on view. An unusually large live stock display accompanies the agricultural exhibits as the fair runs through the rest of the week.
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Valdosta
Red White and Blue Rally Urges Liberal Support for Wilson
A brief endorsement proclaims America first and AL ways and calls for liberal backing of Wilson, praising his service and urging voters to support him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Wilson
Fancy Vests Back in Style Among College Youths
Atlanta readers note a revival of fancy waistcoats among young men. Double breasted designs in silk, lambs wool, and knitted fabrics reappear with bold color mixes. Vests are worn with a peg or pinch at the waist and a new medium weight version replaces lighter coats in autumn.
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Atlanta
Confederate Veterans Reunions Opens in Norfolk Virginia
Norfolk Va Oct 24 The Confederate veterans of Virginia begin their annual reunion with a festive city backdrop and three day program. The business district wears holiday attire as the gathering opens and major sessions and entertainment are planned for tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Virginia
Founder's Day Observed by Mount Holyoke Alumni
Alumni of Mount Holyoke College gathered in South Hadley Mass for Founder's Day with Dr John H Finley New York State education commissioner delivering the oration at Chapin Auditorium The afternoon featured informal reunions and social events The Wilson Club seeks Democrat contributions in New Hanover from all supporters.
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South Hadley
Mass
Mount Holyoke College
Chapin Auditorium
John H. Finley
State of New York
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Columbia
S. C
J. M. Sackley
Wilson Club
Arcanum
Whson Fund
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
North Carolina
NEW England Presbyterians
Want Farm
Willard Farm
Confederate Veterans AT
Mount Holyoke
Meron En ix Ool
Navy
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