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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 28, 1917
Page
12
An early date sets Wilmington as a key purchasing hub as Fort Caswell becomes a cantonment for drafted soldiers. Five companies of 109 men may be stationed, with five buildings erected for one company, boosting local trade and prompting family relocation to be near the camp.
Supreme Lodge of Knights of Pythias subscribes to 25000 in bonds through Captain Thomas D Meares supreme master of exchequer. The loan splits into 10000 of first issue and 15000 of second. Meares, in Chicago, telegraphed to Marion National Bank official Wesley Johnson to raise the present issue by 10000 to 15000. Captain Meares expected to travel to Chicago soon.
Rev F S Love president of Louisburg Caltone will speak at Gries Methodist Church this morning in a union service among Methodist churches. A Love address will cap the Grace Church evening meeting conducted by Rev MacCracken. No other Methodist service tonight. All young people urged to attend.
Several parcels transferred with recorded deeds yesterday including Mary L Mercer and J F Rushing on West Mercer Place in East Wilmington for 50 plus other value. Regie B R Lilly to Southern Realty Nipens for 100 on Fifteenth street near Main for a 22 by 150 foot portion of lot 4 in Black Seed. Covil and wife to L A Covil for 250 dollars for 10 acres in Harnett township.
Wilmington residents subscribed about 1.708 million to the second Liberty Loan issue, nearly reaching two million. Scouts and city ladies spurred donations, soldiers from Fort Caswell boosted morale, and parading units led by Captain Lynch contributed to a vigorous campaign.
Ten eastern counties unite for the Fifth Annual Corn Show with Livestock and Poultry exhibits. Expect road crowds November 6 to 9. Prizes total 250 in cash draw wide interest. Show features include agricultural exhibits, a livestock tent, and a thousand Carolina poultry on display. Local merchants back the event and invite visitors.
The Rev. Daniel G. Mackin D D rector of St. Bartholomew’s Philadelphia has accepted the rectorship of Christchurch New Bern. He will begin on the first Sunday in December. Dr Mackinnon earned a Divinity degree from the University of Chicago. Christchurch has lacked a rector since Rev B F Huske left for naval service in April.
Mrs Ozement wife of B F Ozement a Morning Star printer sustained a heavy fall yesterday evening when the heel of her shoe caught in a frog of the street car track at Second and Princess streets. She was seriously shocked but not believed to be seriously hurt.
The Boys' League of the Y M C A will meet this afternoon at 5 45 in the boys lobby for a boys only gathering. Dr A B Croom will speak and a musical program is planned with W B Muse and Clyde Williams performing vocal solos. A large turnout of boys over 12 is urged.
All Red Men are urged to assemble at Seventeenth and Castle streets at 10 30 this morning to attend Sunday school at the Delgado Baptist church. The Delgado and Calvary schools compete with Delgado aiming to extend its lead.
General R W McWade of the U S Department of Labor is arriving from Richmond to mediate between Atlantic Coast Line clerks and management. He aims to prevent a walkout, possibly reinstate dismissed workers, and keep settlement talks open for a later date. Clerks view him as an arbiter to ease existing tensions.
Dr. J. B. Cranmer, who recently left Wilmington for Chapel Hill, plans to return to the city to resume his medical practice. Friends welcome his return as he has long served Wilmington and knows the community well. The move follows a period away, with Chapel Hill cited as a fine place, but the physician prefers Wilmington for his work.
The Oxford Orphanage singing class under Miss Myrtle Branch will perform at the Masonic Temple at 8 PM on Friday, November 2. Proceeds aid the institution. admission is modest and patrons are urged to support the charitable cause. I W Solomon W M Balester and C H Dickinson head a three lodge Masonry committee organizing the event.
Norfolk oysters were scarce on the local market as oyster openers went on strike. Shippers warned that filling orders would be nearly impossible until the dispute over wages is settled, with dealers hopeful for an early adjustment and resumed supplies.
Effective November 1 the Tidewater Power Company will inaugurate a city lines schedule based on travel volume at certain hours and days. The change aims to conserve fuel and light during the season, with the full schedule published elsewhere in today's Dispatch.
The first week of the two week October term of Superior Court for civil trials closed yesterday afternoon with modest progress. The Alexander versus Blake case remains in focus as court work continues.
Adjutant Walter Hayes and his family leave for Tamaqua Pa. to be replaced by Adjutant and Mrs. Matasas from Newcastle Ind. Hayes wife ill prompts the transfer. Hayes to lead a farewell service at Front and Dock streets this evening. Matasas previously served here and returns with warm reception expected.
Yesterday afternoon and evening the Academy Music presented Million Dollar Doll with entertaining moments. Hazel Marshall drew praise as The Million Dollar Doll and Louise Willis with Charles Burchy brought light comedy as the Meekmans. Ethel McDonald and Richard Loyd delivered pleasing turns, while the overall cast received warm audience applause despite a lean vocal showing and awkward stage props.
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