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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 24, 1917
Page
6
David Means of this place testifies that Thedford s Black-Draught is the best family medicine. He and his family used it for grippe last winter and recovered quickly without doctors. The product is vegetable natural safe and reliable, in use for over 70 years, costing one cent a dose at all druggists.
City officials report no funds to raise pay despite merit concerns. Edward Weaver wins a uniform contract for firemen at 24 dollars for three-piece suits and J M Solky secures police uniforms at 25.50 for three-piece suits. Blair seeks to display an old cannon with minor inscriptions at the High School. Hamme requests license tax relief for a small marine railway on Eagle Island. Local bond sales expectations rise as Craven county plans to exceed first issue uptake. Funeral for 23-month-old Sarah Crumpler noted with service by Rev. Padgett.
Miss Lelia Woodcock leaves Wilmington for Fayetteville to visit vintages for several days. Mrs. C L Clark of Burgaw shops in the city and returns home this evening. Lucila Bailey departs Southport after a pleasant visit. Governor Pickett praises Sheriff Jackson for Liberty bond sales. Public gathering scheduled at Kirkland Stool House Friday for Scott's Hill Baptist church fund. Red Cross unit meets Thursday at St Johns Mission House. Major Johnsons to reside at 2002 Woolcott Avenue with legal practice planned. Red Cross to hold military ball at Germania Hall Saturday night. Halloween party at Winter Park Mothers Club Friday evening. Wilmington Red Cross elects officers. cantata rehearsals progress. Missionary Society meets tomorrow. KING THOMAS NUPTIAL: Annie Tyndal Thomas weds Harry Augustus King at Church of the Good Shepherd. couple to Portsmouth, Va. home next month.
Mr John Wheeler returned to Raleigh today after a short business stay in the city. Mr Sam Turner of Waxhaw, visiting here with friends, has returned home. Mr J Dailey Robson of Sanford has returned home after a pleasant stay with his brother P A Robson.
Delegates from up-State en route home after Riverside church meeting near Ashton attend a prayer service at First Baptist Church tonight at 8 o'clock. Public invited.
Police officers test regulation army shoes just arrived costing 3.69 per pair. Officers show strong satisfaction with their leather footwear. Citizens have tried repeatedly to obtain pairs but a deal has not been secured.
Clerk T. K. Woody reports more than 500 men have failed to list their poll tax. He warns a $9 additional cost will be added soon unless delinquents pay promptly.
Storm warnings were displayed today from Norfolk to Eastport Maine. The disturbance was central near Washington this morning and moving northeast toward the Atlantic coast.
An advertisement touts a purified calomel product called Calotéiles or Calotab, claiming it retains medicinal virtues while removing harsh qualities. It promises safe use with a single Calotab dissolved in water and quick recovery of appetite after use.
Prizes include best map of North Carolina showing counties $3, best complete woodwork $2, two crayon drawings two pencil sketches two water colors $2 each, and best hand sewing five pieces by five girls $3. Best general exhibit $5, second $3, and non public school exhibit $4. Exhibits open to pupils from first to twelfth grade. works must be pupil’s own in good standing.
Advanced ticket sales for Arthur Hammerstein's Katinka at the Academy of Music Friday October 26 open tomorrow at Elvington's. Critics praise the musical comedy with strong notices from the Baltimore American noting a large fashionable audience and delightful tunes and setting.
The Wilmington Baptist Association ended its Riverside church session near Ashton with officers elected: George E. Leftwich moderator L. W. Moore vice moderator S. P. Powers Wallace treasurer J. A. Sullivan clerk W. B. Rivenbark Teachey statistical clerk John Jeter Hurt D D pastor of the city First Baptist preached the annual sermon.
Reverend J S Crowley will conduct a preparatory service at the Acme Presbyterian Church Friday evening at 7 30. All members of the church are invited to attend as preparation for Sunday morning communion.
On November 1 a gathering will be held in Savannah bringing together members of the North Carolina Landowners Association and other interested parties to discuss development of idle coastal lands in the South. Chamber of Commerce President M. W. Jacobi urges attendance.
Lieut. William R. Russell, former wireless chief with the Seventh New York Infantry, in the reserve, claims a radium based device can reveal submarines. A small mica tube holds a radioactive material emitting electrical radiation and reflected rays, and he has submitted it to Washington authorities for testing.
The Ninth Company North Carolina Militia, now called the North Carolina Reserve Militia, was sworn in at the armory. Capt E A Metts Lieut E P Bailey and H L O Neill will command the new company. Drilling to begin after council and adjutant general approval. A roister roster and group photo planned for the armory.
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