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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 31, 1916

Page

5

Central milk supply plan to streamline Wilmington deliveries

Wilmington plans to route nearly all milk through a single central distributor, A G Warren, after December. He says prices will stay the same and door delivery remains free. some dairymen may resist, but routes will prevent duplicate deliveries and improve efficiency.

A. G. Warren North Second Street A. u.Warren Mr. Warren Mrr Warren Wilmington

Notable but uneven melodrama at the Academy

Last night the Academy presented The Girl He Couldn't Buy. The sixdollar-a-week salesgirl and her friend seek an honest living amid hardship, with Joseph Ryan as a detective and Howard Sloat as a razor seller delivering solid performances. Ethel Lorraine and Vivian Densmore were strong, John W. Scott adept as the crook, and overall the show drew generous applause despite the elements and mixed reception.

Academy Academy of ‘Insic Wilmington Joseph Ryan Howard Sloat Ethel Lorraine Hope Nelson Vivian Densmore Kitty Urns John W. Scott

Maxton Libel Case Transfer Bid Filed in Superior Court

J W Carter a leading Maxton businessman filed an affidavit asking Superior Court to transfer a libel suit brought by J B McCabe certified public accountant of Lumberton to Maxton for trial. Defendants include J W Carter J J Kincaid A H Currie F C Frosdick and Dr D W Harris aided by attorneys McIntyre Lawrence Proc or McLean McKinnon and J G MacCormick. Plaintiff is represented by Robert Ruark and W B Campbell.

J. W. Carter Maxton J. B. McCabe Messrs J. J. Kincaid A. H. Currie F. C. Frosdick D. W. Harris McIntyre, Lawrence & Proc‘or Lumberton McLean & McKinnon J. G. MacCormick Robert Ruark W. B. Campbell

Political clash draws record crowd in Sixth district race

Democratic Hannibal L. Godwin and Republican A L McCaskill sparred for over two hours before a capacity court room audience. Godwin reviewed party records and tariff and farm policy while McCaskill assailed Democratic points and praised Republicanism.

Hannibal L. Godwin A.L. McCaskill Sixth Court House Godwin Federal Reserve Bank McCaskill Cyrus D. Hogue Thomas FE. Wallace Thomas EB. Gooper Democratic Executive Committee

North Carolina Fund 15 Growing Total Reaches 35308.25

North Carolina contributions to the Wilson Marshall Campaign Fund total 35308.25 up to October 30. Forsyth leads, Wilmington area second, with many counties listing specific gifts from small towns to major cities. Miscellaneous remittances from outside the state add 1100, bringing the grand total to 35308.25.

Wilson- Marshall North Carolina Hugh MacRae Ance Committee MacRae Forsyth County New Hanover Wilmington Alamance County Burlington Rockingham Reidsville Spray Draper Rowan Salisbury Spencer China Grove Rutherford County Rutherfordton Forest City Sampson Clinton Scotland Laurinburg Gibson Stanly Norwood Richfield Albemarle New London Surry County Mount Airy Elkin Swain County Bryson City Transylvania County Brevard Union County Monroe Waxhaw Vance County Henderson Wake County Raleigh Wake Forest Warren County Warrenton Norlina Washington County Plymouth Wayne County Mount Olive Fremont Goldsboro Pikeville Wilkes County Wilkesboro North Wilkesboro Wilson County Wilson Elm City Yadkin County Benbow Yadkinville Charlotte Observer

South Carolina Press Association warns of paper price crisis

An open letter from the South Carolina Press Association urges newspapers to raise both advertising and subscription rates as paper costs soar from 48 to 139 dollars per ton. It notes shortages and offers a plan of cooperation to readers and advertisers to keep publications operating.

Columbia South Carolina United States South Carolina Press Association O. K. Williams Rock Hill J. L. Mims Edgefield W. J. Irwin Chester Press Association

Charter Drafted Officers Elected For Young Men's Club

Forty five charter members formed the Young Men's Social Service Club at Fifth Avenue Methodist Church. Officers named are A. H. Elmer president H. B. Register vice president H. L. Dixon secretary E. Fleet Williams recording secretary and D. G. Register treasurer. The group aims to unite young church members in Christian work and social life with plans for committees and a preliminary social service event next meeting.

Fifth Avenue Methodist Church A. H. Elmer H. B. Register H. L. Dixon E. Fleet Williams D. G. Register F. S. Rose W. R. Dosher N. L. Ballance H. S. McGirt

Membership Race At Y W C A Between Ford and Franklin Teams

The Ford and Franklin teams vie for YWCA memberships with the Franklin side leading by 233 renewals on the first day. Daily tallies appear in Hornet's windows as the drive aims for 1,200 total members.

Ford Franklin” Automobile

Big parade entries fill city schedule for Corn Show

Arrangements for the large industrial parade next Wednesday during the fourth annual Corn Show are shaping up with 51 entries announced by T. R. Ames. The route runs from Tenth and Market to City Hall, with marhals named and floats urged to line up early. The list includes Wilmington Light Infantry, Cape Fear Oil, Frost Ice Cream, Belk Williams, and many other local firms and groups.

T. R. Ames Ames Tenth Market Fifth Castle Walnut Third City Hall Messrs R. C. Cantwell, Jr W. R. Dosher Roger Moore Wilmington Light Infantry Hanover Boy Scouts In Uniform Police Department Cutter Atlantic Paint and Varnish Co Bear & Co Cement Products Co Clark-Lynch Lumber Co Cape Fear Oil Co Cantwell Lumber Tidewater Power Co Sterchi-Bancroft J. H. Rehder & Co C. W. Polvogt Einstein Bros Wilmington Cycle Co Wilmington Furniture Co Bon Marche Belk-Williams L. W. Moore Queen Cycle Co Royal Bakery Wilmington Laundry George Honnet New Way Market W. R. Dosher & Co Cannon Auto Co Wilmington Iron Works Busy Bee Club Howard & Wells F. G. Cover J. W. H. Fuchs Wilmington Fox Club

J W Smith Returns From New York Visit Recovery Nears

Mr J W Smith agent for the Southern Express Company has come back from New York where he visited his brothers to recuperate after an attack of fever and is nearly fully recovered his health and strength.

J. W. Smith Fere Southern Express Company New York

Teachers Assigned for Additional Grades in City Schools

Superintendent J J Blair announced new teaching assignments for newly organized grades in three schools. Miss Laura B Lance will teach the additional Eighth grade at Union, Miss Jennie Woodruff the new Seventh grade division at Hemenway, and Miss Virginia Milton the additional Third grade division at William Hooper. The union grade changes follow overflow from Hemenway and Union pupils. Lance arrives Sunday night and begins Wednesday morning.

J. J. Blair Laura B. Lance Luberne Ala Union School Hemenway Union Jennie Woodruff Virginia Milton Woodruff Hemenway School Milton William Hooper School

Miss Esther Cleveland Arrives in Paris to Aid Blind Soldiers

Miss Esther Cleveland daughter of former President Grover Cleveland has reached Paris to work with blind soldiers at the Phara de Paris American institution, which has done much good under Miss Winifred Holt.

Esther Cleveland Grover Cleveland United States Paris Phara de Paris Winifred Holt

Countess Magic Celebrates 75th Birthday in Middleboro

Middleboro Massachusetts Ott 31 Countess Magic formerly Mrs General Tom Thumb marks seventy fifth birthday at her home near Middleboro. Messages of greeting arrive from admirers nationwide. Born Lavinia Warren near her current home she hailed from Mayflower line and became a famed show life figure with General Tom Thumb and Barnum years of world touring.

Middleboro Mass Countess Magic Tom Thumb Magii Lavinia Warren Richard Warren Soe P. T. Barnum

Ministers Convene at Y M C A For Regular Wilmington Meeting

The Wilmington Ministerial Association held its regular weekly session yesterday at the Y M C A. Rev W R Noe spoke on The Church in Every Home, Rev W M Baker discussed the Armenian relief fund, and Rev F B Clausen invited attendance at the Lutheran Synod session in Wilmington on November 9.

Wilmington Ministerial Association W. R. Noe Church of the Good Shepherd W. M. Baker F. B. Clausen St. Paul's Lutheran Church Lutheran Synod

Boston Society Mourns Engagement of Edith Deacon

Boston society circles and elite abroad note the betrothal of Edith Deacon daughter of Mrs Deacon late Edward Parker Deacon to Henry G Gray son of the late Judge John Clinton Gray of the New York Court of Appeals. Edith is a society leader and tennis champion. she is one of three Deacon sisters famed in Boston. Dorothy is Princess Radziwill of Rome. Gladys drew attention abroad years ago over a reported royal infatuation and renunciation of succession to marry an American girl.

Boston Newport New York Edith Deacon Edward Parker Deacon Henry G. Gray John Clinton Gray Court of Appeals New York City Miss Deacon Deacons Dorothy Radziwill Rome Gladys

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