Tabernacle Named Site for Fourth Corn Show
The Corn Show moves to the Tabernacle on Castle Street after approval by the executive committee led by C. Van Leuven. The building offers about 21 000 square feet with nearby space to reach nearly 30 000, lower cost, better exhibit layout, and potential permanent site planning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. van Leavey
Second
Chestnut Streets
Tabernacle
Space Committee
Capt. E. A. Metts
van Leuven
Tepernacle
Young mechanic survives 32 hours at sea after Bay swim
Clarice Peacock, a San Francisco mechanic, went swimming in August inside the Gold Gate and was swept out by undertow. He clung to a spar for 32 hours before rescue by a Swedish steamer near Farrallone Islands and reached Seattle. He wired his wife, who believed him dead, then surprised her by returning home.
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San Francisco
Cal
Clarrice FB. Peacock
San Francisco Bay
Gold Gate
Farrallone Isands Andahen
Seattle
Peacock
Cape Horn
Europe
Jeacock
Headarters
City Council backs beautified Robert Strange playgrounds plan
The City Council favors improving the Robert Strange playgrounds and considers acquiring eastern city land for a new playground. Secretary Empie outlined needs including water access and lavatories, with tree plantings and grassing proposed. Superintendent Blair cited Loyal Boys Club funds and equipment costs, and Ruark urged early steps to serve eastern children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Strange
Bunting
Ruark
Adam Empie
Tree and Park Commission
Council
J. J. Blair
Col
Fred Olds
Wilmington
Empie
Eighth
Ann
Tenth Streets
Tenth Street
Blair
Loyal Boys’ Club
Carolina Court
Get Together at Dock Street Christian Church
Friday night program at Dock Street Christian Church includes devotional exercises led by Mr. George L. Huband and singing led by Mr. L. E. Alen. Rev. J. E. Reynolds outlines new work, George E. Green reports church progress, with short talks by several members. Refreshments served after services. meeting begins at 7 45.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dock Street
H. A. DeCover
A. W. Pate
J. C. Cowden
Milk Station to Continue With City Aid at $40
City Council approved a $40 appropriation to buy and prepare milk for indigent babies tied to the milk station. Dr. C P Bolles and Dr. Sidbury will oversee vouchers and operations, with private funds expected to supplement the grant and a new nurse to supervise the feeding effort. The Board of Health supported continuation, emphasizing private philanthropy if properly equipped and fed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Health
C. P. Bolles
Council
Merritt
Bolles
Sidbury
McCaig
Charles T. Nesbitt
Nesbitt
Dr. Sidbury
Clyde Line Sees Wilmington Service Lacking
Clyde Line President H. H. Raymond tells Wilmington Rotarians the port is among the least remunerative for the line. No immediate ships will be added to improve New York Wilmington service. Local agent Mr. Becker notes six ships are being built and Wilmington may get a ship from New York less than every ten days. Chartering ships for foreign trade is costly, with examples costing more than four months of potential earnings between Wilmington and New York. Charleston and Jacksonville receive more ships due to higher freight volumes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clyde Line
Wilmington
Steamship Company
H. H. Raymond
New York
Becker
Charleston
Jacksonville
Poultry Plant Installs Electric Fan For Comfort
In California Missouri Oct 24 the A B Cole & Sons plant adds an electric fan and running water to its large feeding station. Ducks and geese enjoy cooling spray from a fountain while the management notes fans and water cut bird losses and speed fattening in heat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Missouri
A. B. Cole & Sons
Wilmingon Light Infantry Hikes This Weekend
The Wilmington Light Infantry plans a weekend hike weather permitting. The unit will march three miles below the city to the Cape Fear bank, camp overnight, and conduct maneuvers simulating wartime operations with Captain James B. Lynch and Lieut. Edward H. Holmes in charge. The drill saw 19 recruits learn tactics in the awkward squad as the corps grows toward 65 to 80 members, with uniforms on order for 35 new members arriving soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Light Infantry
Cape Fear
James B. Lynch
Edward H. Holmes
Light Infantry
Coast Artillery Corps
G. T. Swain
Lynch
Deserted Private Sears Sent to Fort Caswell for Court Martial
Private George Sears of Company B Third North Carolina Infantry deserted en route to the border. He was brought from Hamlet to Wilmington then to Fort Caswell under Lieutenant Edward H Holmes. The War Department ordered transfer for trial before a general court martial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George Sears
Third
North Carolina Infantry
Fort Caswell
Edward H. Holems
Sears
Wilmington
Hamlet
Holmes
City
War Department
N. J. Silverman
Harry H. Watters
Bennett
Campaign fund climbs with local donations for Wilson Marshall
Local contributors gave 23.5 dollars toward the Wilson Marshall campaign, just 55 cents short of the previous day. The Wil son Club of Atkinson, N. C. donated 5.50 the day’s largest gift, credited to committee chairman Cyrus D. Hogue. D. H. Howes Jr. led the day with the biggest single cash intake as four of eleven committee heads reported. Officials urge further support as New Hanover eyes a 5000 dollar goal for the Peace President’s return, trusting Democratic resolve remains strong despite slow overall progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson-Marshall Campaign
Wilson Club
Atkinson
N. C
J. A. Murphy
Cyrus D. Hogue
D. H. Howes, Jr
A. B. Skeldine
Wilson
New Hanover
Homestead entries opened for Fort Assinniboine lands
Havre Montana October 25 The district land office opened for filing homestead applications on abandoned Fort Assinniboine military reservation in Hill county opening over 95 000 acres including 93 000 acres agricultural with coal lands having surface rights only November 15 is the filing deadline and three days later the drawing will be held. Local political notes and contributions are listed from several committees. Southern Medical Association Atlanta Georgia round trip fare from Wilmington 18 35 available November 12 13 14 through the Atlantic Coast Line with limited return until November 19 1916.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havre
Mont
Fort Assinniboineo
Hill County
United States
Atlanta
Wilmington
Atlantic Coast Line
Standard Railroad
South
Wholesale men urge outside patrons to boost Corn Show appeal
Local wholesale merchants invite outside customers to attend the Corn Show and encourage active promotion across a wide region. Exhibits, led by the pantry supplies department coordinated by Mrs. B. T. Hopkins, will be larger than ever. Entries are due by November 6 to avoid confusion as interest grows with attractive railroad rates and broad publicity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. T. Hopkins
Also Mentioned on This Page
Castle Street
W. D. Croom
Burgaw
Sona
Orton Hotel
Rebt
W. L. I Hike
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
North Carolina
Louise B. Hall
J. A. McNorton
Jesse Weeks
H. Bornemann
G. Rosens
Elas Ee
S. A. King
A. Matthews
WA RE
Sia Eae
Geo. P. Galvin
D. H. Hawai
A. B. Skelding
Wm. B. Campbell
Southern Medical Association
T. c. White
Gen. Freight and Pass. Agt
Wilmington, N. C
Sip
Miss McMahon
James G. Johnson & Company
New York City
Fifth Avenue
Bon Marche
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