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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1917

Page

6

Veterans return home and military ball highlighted in town pages

A poetical verse about a brother in khaki appears beside notices of Fevvetteville relatives, a military ball hosted by the Red Cross at Germania Hall, and explanations of food cards. Community updates include visits, returns, and class schedule changes at the Western Union district.

Red Cross Society Germania Hall Fort Caswell Red Cross Merdames Cuthbert Martin CeSe Grainger Thos. P. Noe F. A. Lord A. S. Williams Adolph Goodman Thos. W. Davis George Honnet John D. Bellamy Ashley Curtiss Walter Williamson

Red Cross Work Rooms Open Tomorrow at Bank Building

The Red Cross work rooms on the second and eighth floors of the Murchiron National Bank building will be open tomorrow from 14 in the morning until 1 in the afternoon. Good attendance of workers is earnestly desired.

Red Cross Murchiron National _Bank

Eight Month Old Doris Williams Dies at James Walker Memorial

Funeral services for eight month old Doris Williams, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. L. B. Williams of 109 South Front Street, will be held this afternoon from their home. The infant died at James Walker Memorial Hospital after several weeks of illness. Interment is planned for Oak Grove Cemetery.

L. B. Williams No. 109 South Front Street Doris James Walker Memorial Hospital Oak Grove

Eyota Tribe Subscribes to Liberty Bonds

Eyota Tribe No & Improved Order of Red Men voted to subscribe 4000 dollars in Liberty bonds to aid in the war effort. The lodge’s total exceeds that of other similar organizations, reflecting strong participation in the bond drive.

Eyota Tribe No Kyota Tribe

Funeral of Mrs Susan Henniker

Funeral services for Mrs Susan Ruth Henniker were held at 10 o'clock this morning from her residence at 218 South Third Street. Rev J H McCracken of Fifth Avenue Methodist and Rev A D McClure of St Andrews Presbyterian officiated. Pallbearers were E F Spooner W A Spooner H Spooner Lawrence Spooner Richard Burnett and Carl Strunck. Interment followed at Pelle Duce cemetery.

Susan Ruth Henniker No. 218 South Third Street J. H. ‘McCracken Fifth Avenue Methodist Church A. D. McClure D. D St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church Messrs E. F. Spooner W. A. Spooner H. «. Spooner Lawrence Spooner Richard Burnett Carl Strunck Pellevuc Cemetery

Major Joseph W. Little Leaves on Washington Trip

Major Joseph W. Little departed last night for a business trip to Washington D C. He is expected to be away for several days and return with reports and plans for pending assignments.

Joseph W. Little Washington D. C

World Fellowship Week notes urging global sisterhood

Y W C A notes stress interdependence of women worldwide and urge observing World Fellowship Week November 11 to 17 with daily meetings focused on different nations. The theme Gail’s Freorg or the Nations invites prayer for unity and spiritual renewal through study of countries and agency work.

Sassoo The America Mr. Fosdick Joseph Cook Gail Associati Anas

Prince Family Mourns Philadelphia Death Abroad

Mrs. Edmond L. Prince Jr. died after a months long illness at her mother’s home in Philadelphia. Her husband Edmond L. Prince Sr. and the Prince family mourn the loss as Horace and his wife travel to attend the funeral in Philadelphia. The deceased was daughter in law to Mr and Mrs Horace Prince.

Horace C. Prince Edmond L. Prince Bamore Philadelphia Prince Horace Edmond L. Printe, Jr

Recorder's Court Opens With One Case Proceeding

Gary, a colored man, is tried today for assault and battery. The session proceeds this morning as the court hears evidence and awaits judgment.

Gary D. Assamit

Goings to Charlotte War Work Event Tonight

Mrs Huhtie ton hgton and Hinndtit ave attend a Charlotte gathering this evening. Mr J B Hantin Ps Xe C A and Mr Od men Ys join the group as they plan to attend tomorrow’s War Work Committee meeting. The event aims to raise funds for war relief.

Huhtie Ton Hgton J. B Hantin C. A

Red Cross Raleigh convention to draw 100 chapters

Raleigh hosts two day state Red Cross convention on November 1 and 2 at the city auditorium with most speakers from outside North Carolina. Governor Bickett will speak. U S Navy Secretary telegrams support Liberty loan drives. Bailey chairs publicity.

Raleigh Red Cross City National Society North Carolina U. W. Bailey Liberty Loan Ashley L. Baker Josephus Daniels Secretary of the Navy Jorges S. Manning Concord Hayden Clement Concord-New Yorker Cabarrus Manning Clement Phil McDuffie Robinson Maude A. King Gaston Means John T. Dooling New York Dooling Cansler Charlotte Bill Patti Ig Cabs Ua Sida Apy

Luncheon Held by Business Boys' Brotherhood

About 35 members attended the luncheon in the Y M C A dining room where Rev. Dr A D McClure spoke on The Bible the Boys Book and Mr Hinnant gave a brief address. The group split for Bible study and outlined plans for the new year.

Dr. McClure Mr. Hinnant Business Boys’ Brotherhood A. D. McClure St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church Ocis DB. Hinnent

County Man Holloman Lane Dies of Heart Disease

New Bern North Carolina October 25 Coroner Dr S W Dunn and a jury ruled Holloman Lane died from heart disease after his body was found on a road between Rhems and Clarks while out with his granddaughter and Mr T C Arnold Lane, age about 75, had recently been promoted in railroad work and left with $30 cash on his person.

New Bern WW. C W. Dunn Messrs Geo. Dunn David Henry A. F. Stanland L. A. Harper Charles Bray Lancaster Holloman Lane Rhems Clarks Lane T. C. Arnold Mr. Arnold Sts

Death of J Edward Lane at Murray’s barbershop era

J Edward Lane, a Black man known in the Murray’s barbershop community, died yesterday morning at 5 30 at his home 20 North Eleventh Street after several months illness. He was well liked and respected. The funeral is planned for this afternoon at 3 from Marks Episcopal church.

J. Edward Lane Murray North Eleventh Streets Marks Episcopal Church

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