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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1916
Page
6
Mrs. Schrader and Mrs. Winner head to Fayetteville for the fair accompanied by Elma. Several others travel to Dunn and Charlotte visits noted. Wedding invitations announced for Sue Brunt and Robert Calder at St James Church Wilmington. Church events and club meetings fill the week with fund drives and social gatherings.
A crowd of hundreds watched Harry Fails defend his title against newcomer Teets at Overlake pavilion. Fails won the first fall in eight minutes, Teets appeared to surrender in the second, and Fails won again in five minutes with a hammerlock. Referee Hughie Bell officiated. Two preliminary bouts saw Albert Jewell defeat Frank Myers in five minutes and again in three, while Jewell beat Goodwin Davis in ten minutes using a scissors hold.
Miss Annie Thomas Fennel daughter of D. C. Fennell of Kerr County married Star Key Shubrick son of Dr and Mrs John Shubrick of Rocky Moon yesterday afternoon at six o'clock at the residence of Mr and Mrs G E Me.
James Hill colored is sent to the county stockade for two months by Recorder B G Empie. Maggie Davis on appeal for larceny withdraws appeal and begins two month county farm sentence. L D Marshburn fined five dollars and costs for driving without a light after refusal to obey a policeman. Tom McNeal colored pleads to simple assault and pays costs.
Miss Lila Mary Keith daughter of Mr and Mrs Benjamin Franklin Keith wed Mr Julius Clarence Smith at Caledonia near Currie. The ceremony drew many Wilmington guests and the couple plan a bridal tour northward and to reside at 107 Gatewood Ave after November 9. The World Fellowship Week observed November 12–19 by YWCA with prayer groups citywide. Florence bound bakery venture for J Fred Russ with Boyd Russ Baking Co promises up-to-date equipment and a new lunch room and soda fountain.
The 18 year old James Carr drowned in Cape Fear last Saturday when leaping from a dock into a lighter. His decomposed body was found this morning by Elijah Lennon near the old Charbourn mill foot of Martin street. The coroner viewed the scene and the remains were moved to the colored cemetery for interment.
A 19th century advertisement touts Wyeths Sage and Sulphur Compound as a ready to use hair darkener. It claims to revive natural color and shine, applying with a sponge or brush to remove gray and leave hair glossy. It denies disease treatment.
The season starts Friday at 8 30 p m in the Y M C A gym with four strong local teams and several former Poys' Brigade stars. All games are free and open to the public with a ladies invitation. The schedule opens Americans versus Tigers at 8 30 and Red Sox versus Athletcs at 9 10.
Friends report William Boykin, returning to work soon at Tidewater Power Company after a three week recovery from injuries in a gas explosion while on duty. Chief N M Williams attends Cape Fear Fair in Fayetteville with Sergeant J S Lane acting as chief during his absence.
A Sons of Confederate Veterans meeting is set for this evening at 8 o'clock in the W L I Armory. All sons are urged to attend. veterans are welcome. The notice is signed by W C Galwey commandant and W S Clayton secretary.
A curious privilege of the queen's maid of honor is the right to wear a charming miniature of the queen set in diamonds on the left shoulder.
The piece contrasts Wilson's support for suffrage with Hughes's hesitancy. It notes Wilson voting for suffrage and touring New Jersey for it, while Hughes argues suffrage stems from social unrest. The Democratic platform backs state extension of the franchise for women.
Entry 9147 records John Haar as Entry Taker for New Hanover County detailing a 140 acre tract in Hartlett Township bounded by Yellow Spring Branch Great Spring Branch and Porter's Neck. The note states the land is vacant state land open to entry, with a witness and dates in October 1916. Also reports the engagement of Goldy Glenn Smith to Robert Benjamin Smith from Mr and Mrs J L Smith.
Friends extend sympathy to Mr and Mrs Ravenwood Sidbury of 905 Orange Street over the death of their infant son Ravenwood Junior who died at 1 oclock. The remains will be taken to Topsail Pender County tomorrow for interment.
A fragment shows a dentist asking how to tell when a patient is unconscious during a heated exchange. The brief line implies concern over patient safety and communication.
Paris reports a new sterilization method by Dr Alexis Carrel reducing amputations by about 50 percent. The process irrigates wounds through a rubber tube with many tiny holes to reach every pocket, and is claimed to render wounds aseptic before treatment.
A disappointed violinist criticized a newspaper for its account of his instrument and story. The owner replied that if Stradivarius fiddles sell for ten cents a line in ads, he should speak up. The exchange ends with a laugh and a jab at advertising value.
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