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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 27, 1917

Page

6

Women sing praise as French troops march in dusk

The piece describes French women weeping and praying as troops move in columns, with a chant of Merci and Bon Dieu. It notes the soldiers passing and women kneeling in church, thanking their protectors amid war’s toll. Also mentions social notices about visits, classes, and events in Wilmington society.

Misses Smith Gay Eart Clayton Swan Levi McCosley Mor Rs Anderson Henry Herring Thad Petteway John Stilman Edgar Dement Les Voics Swans France Lawbrence Mott Viglantes

St Andrew's Presbyterian Church Evening Studies

Dr McGhire will continue Old Testament studies at St Andrew's Presbyterian church with prophecies concerning the Messiah and a sermon on Daniel in prayer and fasting. Special music will accompany the service.

St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church McGhire Daniel Esc

October Enrollment and Attendance Figures by Schools

The first school month figures show Hemenways 591 enrollment at 569 attendance. Union 728 enrollment at 705 attendance. Isape Dear Memorial 252 enrolled at 24 attendance. Cornelius Harnett 330 enrolled at 297 attendance. High school 414 enrolled at 403 attendance. William Hooper not reported. Peabody Normal 535 enrolled at 437 attendance. Williston Primary 246 enrolled at 213 attendance.

Hemenways Union Isape Dear Memorial Averse Cornelius Harnett William Hooper Peabody Normal Williston Primary

Mr Comes Leaves City for Los Angeles Advertising Work

Mr. Comes, long time manager of the Wilmington Poster Advertising Company, has moved to Los Angeles to continue in advertising work. He will be replaced by Mr. BoC Littleton, formerly of this city and an advance agent for various theatrical groups, who is expected to be welcomed in his new role.

Mark Jones North Fourth Street James Walker Memorial Hospital Bens S. Mendesehin S. Mendesehin, D. D Tee Temple of Israel Food Administration Washington Mr. Comes Paul M. Comes Wilmington Poster Los Angeles Cal Comes Academy of’ Muse Boc. Littleton Littleton

Belk Stores President Offers Cash Deal to Liberty Bank Purchasers

Mr. W H Belk president of the Belk stores with about 159 employees offers $1 in cash as purchase for a Liberty bank. About 27 of the Belk employees have accepted the deal indicating interest in the bank transfer.

Belk W. H.belk Liberty Bank

Swift & Company branch details Second Liberty Loan total

The Swift & Company branch in the city reports a total of $3,000 for the Second Liberty Loan. G W Chandler district manager provides the information.

Patriouis Erestoves Swift& Company G. W. Chandler

White Sox Beat Athletics in Senior League Basketball

Exciting games at the YMCA Senior League saw the White Sox defeat the Athletics 25 to 12. Pirates defeated the Giants 6 to 5 after an extra five minutes. the match ended in a tie at regulation time.

White Sox White Pirates White Sox Acté Ure Athletics Piraets E Giants Ono LeGwin McKeeithan FI. Gerdes Gallagher Jee Pirates Huband

Funeral of Little David Allen Held at Market Street Home

The funeral for fifteen months old David Forrace Allen son of Mr. and Mrs. EB M Allen was held today at 11 o clock from their residence 904 Market Street with Rev W V McRae of Trinity Methodist Church officiating.

Little David Forrace EB. M. Allen Market Street W. V. McRae Trinity Methodist

Religious services map for multiple churches in town

A list of sermons and worship times from St Andrew's First to St Matthew's detailing Sabbath schools, prayer meetings, Christian Endeavor groups, and reformations. Churches include St Andrew's, Poorsuit Mermoral, Inmanne?, Bethany, Delrado, Winter Park, First Third and Orange, St Paul’s, St Matthew’s.

Presbyterian St. Andrew's Fourth Campbell Streets A. D McClure D. D Free Welcom Sah Ubuth School Wedge Brs Harnett Stavet Mission Righth Horne T Streets TM. Baker Lnmanne Bethany Tiowell Delrado Howell Winter Park Andrew J. Howel Third Orange Streets John M. Wells Junior Christian Endeavor Christian Endeavor

Fifth Avenue Church Services Schedule Issued

Reverend J H McCracken preaches at 11 am with a 7 30 pm youth sermon on The Power of Habit. Sunday school at 9 45 am Epworth League Tuesday evening prayer meeting Wednesday evening. Public invited. Bladen Street location Fifth and Bladen Streets.

St. Paul’s Market Sixth Streets F. B. Clausen O. Rickert Mengert Missionary Society Christian Association St. Matthew’s English Evangelical Fourth Harnett Streets G. W. McClanahan Joint Lutheran Committee J. FE. Ohl Fred W. Peace Luther League Fifth Avenue J. H. McCracken Epworth League Strangie Bladen Street Fifth Bladen Streets E. JC. Sell Breackite Anne

Episcopal St Pauls Service and School Schedule

St Pauls Church at Sixteenth and Market hosts Holy Communion at 7:30 morning prayer at 11 and morning service today. Church school meets at 9:40 with rector Rev D te Gwathmey overseeing the feast of St Simon de S .

St. Paul’s D. Te Gwathmey Simon de S

Church Services and Programs Across Southside Churches

Sunday school at 9:45 a m with classes for all ages. Worship at 11 a m and 7 50 p m with special prayers for the nation and a guest preacher Dr C J Thompson of Raleigh. Calvary and First churches also list morning and evening services and activities. Delgado contest closing with promises of surprises.

Southside Fifth and Wooster Streets W. G. Hall Wilson C. J. Thompson Raleigh Fifth Market Market Streets John Jeter Hurt D. D Calvary J. A. Sullivan Stinday J. W. Hollis Delgado

North business trip ends as Mr. W. S. Whitehead returns home

District Attorney J. O. Garr traveled to Fayetteville yesterday on business. Ho County a Speak at the C.

W. S. Whitehead Hem J. O. Garr Fayetteville

Maxton Bonds Drive Raises About 50900 In Small Purchases

In Maxton North Carolina the second Liberty bond sale neared 50900 with the largest single purchase 2000 and many small bonds. The community showed a united push to own bonds as Liberty Day activities turned residents into salesmen for the government. School children joined the campaign with patriotic talks and a plaza gathering featured speeches.

Maxton N. C

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