Perfect plan to raise the money for Wilson campaign
The Wilson Club executive committee outlines a local fund drive to raise 800 dollars toward the 35,000 New Hanover will contribute for President Wilson's return. They plan staged donations from many supporters and expect the goal to be met, with larger contributors promising contingent support.
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Wilson Club
New Hanover
Pres
Wilson
Mr. Wilson
Perialf
W. \eGirt
Obituary: Mrs Ann Elizabeth Littleton Dies at 81
Mrs Ann Elizabeth Littleton widow of E J Littleton died yesterday at 5 30 PM at home 312 Queen Street after several weeks illness She was 81 and survived by a daughter Miss Gussie Rhodes of the city Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 from the residence by Elder P D Gold of Milan and burial was in Oak Cemetery Hearers included J D Brown F J Hardison J O Rhodes E S Buck and B J Scott
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Ann Elizabeth Littleton
E. J. Littleton
Queen Street
Lit‘ton
Gussie Rhodes
Primitive Baptist Church
P. D. Gold
Il-On
Pichearers
Messrs
J. D. Brown
FJ Hardison
J. O. Rhodes
E. S. Buck
B. J. Scott
Luisa in Hurricane Faces Heavy Damage at Sea
Telegram reports the Spanish steamer Luisa, recently loaded with cotton for Europe, was severely damaged in a West Atlantic hurricane while en route and docked in a Bermudian port for repairs. The vessel, owned by Blomean Steamship and libelled for breach of contract, sailed with cotton from Alexander Sprunt & Son and W. B. Moonen & Co. the storm reportedly tore off its smokestack and rudder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Whyte
the & A. L
Luisa
Europe
Bermudian
Transportation Company
Temblomean Steamship Company
Bylexander Sprunt & Son
W. B. Moonen & Co
Whyte
Leo
Standard Concrete Construction Company Opens at Fifth and Martin
A newly chartered near concern named Standard Cement Construction Company begins general concrete operations at Fifth and Martin streets with main offices in the Southern building. Officers listed are G. A. P. Bowama president J. D. Walker secretary treasurer and Y. B. Davis manager. Authorized capital stock stands at $15 000.
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Standard Concrete Construction Company
Fifth and Martin
Hilding
Standard Cement Constiction Company
Fifth and Martin Streets
G. A. P. Bowama
J. D. Walker
Y. B. Davis
Fund Drive Reminder for Wilson Campaign
Readers are urged to contribute to the Wilson Fund today as the campaign for funds will close within a few days. The effort seeks generous support to meet its target before closing.
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Wilson Fund
Campaign For Funds
Wilmington Men on the Program for Bolivia Fair
Preparations advance for Brunswick's first county fair to be held in Bolivia on November 3 and 4. Mayor J. C. Mizell will open the festivities with a welcoming address, and D. L. Gore of Wilmington will speak on farmer merchant banker relations. Community fairs and local exhibitors are expected to draw large crowds from New Hanover and neighboring counties.
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Brunswick
Bolivia
J. C. Mizell
Walker Taylor
Wilmington
Rer. W. M. Shaw
Southport
R. E. Ransom
Story Tellers’ League
D. L. Gore
New Hanover
Funeral Services for Rev Dr Bernheim Held in City
The funeral for Rev Dr Gerhardt Dellman Bernheim, former St Mark's pastor, will be held at St Mark's Lutheran church in Charette. Interment will take place in Magnolia cemetery Charleston after train transport from Wilmington. Born 1827 in Iserlohn he led churches in Charleston Mt Pleasant and Charlotte and built St Paul s parish school in Wilmington.
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G. D. Bernheim
St. Matthew's
St. Paul’s Lutheran
Charlotte
St. Mark’s Lutheran Church
Charette
Charleston
S. C
Magnolia
Gerhardt Dellman Bernheim
Iserlohn
Westphalia
Prussia
St. Paul's Church
Wimington
Preaching Gospel Through Press Planned by Episcopal Church
The Protestant Episcopal Church announced at its St Louis convention that a weekly periodical based on newspaper ethics will launch January 1 as the first step to preach the gospel through the press. Officials also planned to complete debate on revising and enriching the Book of Common Prayer.
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St. Louis
Protestant Episcopal Church
Church
House of Deputies
Joint
Local Wilson Club Urges Final Push Toward 5000 Goal
Local supporters of President Woodrow Wilson race to raise $5000 for the campaign with only three days left. The latest tally shows $4200 raised, with about 500 contributors but uneven committee participation. Leaders urge a rapid, all-out effort this week to reach the target and proclaim victory.
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Woodhow Wilson
Wilson
Wilson Club
J. H. MacNorton
D. H. Howes, Jr
Thomas Cooper
Meares Harriss
Thieves Take Register From Confectionery Shop
Thieves entered George Castaras’s confectionery at 528 South Front Street by forcing a door. They fled with $2.50 from the cash register and two cartons of Piedmont cigarettes, leaving a pound of salt meat near the yard at 17 Castle Street. Police found items near the register and suspect the culprits are local negro residents.
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George Castaras
South Front Street
T. E. Cox
Castle Street
Piedmont Cigarettes
D. W. Coleman
W. W. Lewis
Trade from Hongkong to US rises with listed commodities
For the first six months of the present year Hongkong shipped 5,363,000 dollars worth of goods to the United States. The rise is driven by rice cin cassia vera antimony and shelled peanuts.
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Hongkong
United States
Spain Ranks Second in European Cocoon Production
Spain stands second only to Italy in European cocoon production with an average of 50 metric tons. About 500 metric tons are raised in Murcia province where climate favors mulberry tree growth.
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Spain
Italy
Europe
Murcia
Lilac Domino to Play in City After Heavy Advance Sale
The heavy advance sale for The Lilac Domino at Elvington's Pharmacy signals strong patronage for two Saturday performances. The Academy of Music reports many reservations from multiple towns as New Orleans critics praise the production's musical wit, charm, and high class entertainment.
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Elvington
George W. Bailey
Academy of Music
New Orleans
Tulane
Charles Cuvillier
Andreas Dippel
Vienna
Paris
Y M C A Workers From India Delighted Wilmington Audience
Mr. Harry White and Mr. Burt S. Fenn spoke at the Wilmington Y M C A last evening about Y M C A workers in India and Europe. White recounted prewar army camp work and the France trip on government transports, noting Indian troops praised the workers as fak-kirs or Man of God.
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Europe
Harry White
India
Wilmington
Mr. White
Burt S. Fenn
Foo Chow
China
Association
Fenn
France
Marseilles
Messrs. White
Chamber of Commerce
Mr. Fenn
Grace Methodist
First Presbyterian
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Episcopal Convention
Jos. D. Smith
D. Brown
A. Wilson
W. L. Williard
W. M. Creasy
F. A. Savage
Cc. F. Williams
J. A. McNorton
M. Cronly
Addi
Thomas F. Costner
Thos. E. Cooper
M. L. Starkey
Cc. D. Myers
P. Parelos
The
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Stree
Bradford Kirkbride
Count Andre
Yvonne Darle
Georgine
Kirkbride
Miss Darle
Marie Hamilton
Leonie
Joseph Carey
Edward Crawford
Prosper
Casimir
Allan Ramsey
Mlle
Andree Corday
Paris Opera Comique
Y. M. C. A. Worker of India
Johnnie Baker
Bon Marche
Postoffice
Illiam Anderson Ginghams
Wm. Anderson
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