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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1917
Page
6
Miss Edwards formerly resided in Jacksonvile, N. C. and has many friends there and in Wilmington. The groom, a native of the country, has lived in Petersburg, Virginia. Mr and Mrs Faytereft left on the 8 oclock Atlantic Coast Line train for Petersburg to make their home.
Dr John C Wessell and family moved into 1502 Market Street. Miss Blanch Oldham and Mr Clarence Kerr wed in Florence South Carolina. Halloween party at South Wilmington school hosted with refreshments and games. Mrs C B Davis visits Fayetteville before returning home. Philathea class meets at Mrs P H Mason 599 Grace Street. Dorcas Society meets at Luther Memorial building. Linen Auxiliary meets at Wilming ton Savings Trust Company. Carrie Gardner hosts Halloween party 429 South Fifth Avenue. Miss Bula Sellamy and Stedman Hewitt marry by Justice Williamson. Marx S Nathan returns from Atlanta. Red Cross Unit at St Johns Mission meeting 2pm. City cantata rehearsals for Lutheran Reformation at Luther Memorial Hall. Children Red Cross meeting 4pm Hemenway School to form units. John J Blair and others attend. Christmas kit work to begin. four children to prepare one kit. Miss Nannie Hoyt Edwards and Walter Taylor wed at 7:15am 308 Church Street. Edwards sister played Hearts and Flowers.</S:
Handsomely engraved invitations announce the marriage of Emily Maclaurin Everett to Bernard Pitzer Carter. The ceremony is set for Wednesday evening at six o'clock at the Presbyterian Church in Maxton North Carolina. The Philathea Class of First Baptist meets tomorrow at 8 PM at 509 Grace Street.
Tomorrow a broad war tax takes effect taxing autos, phonographs, films, jewelry, sports gear, cosmetics, medicines and more. Merchants with taxable goods must file inventories with the local deputy collector as the government supplies blanks only to tobacco dealers.
Elder J T Johnson, former pastor at Sixth Street Advent in this city and, for three years, at a Penfield New York church, returns to assume charge of the Fourth Street Advent Christian church. His family, now in Farmdale Florida, will arrive Friday to be welcomed by friends who recall his earlier ministry. He is remembered fondly by the Ministerial Union as a man of character and Christian gentleman.
J S Kelly of Tullahoma Tennessee, a 73 year old Confederate veteran, credits Thedford’s Black Draught with curing years of indigestion and liver trouble after four doctors failed. He reports steady recovery and urges others to try the vegetable liver remedy available at all druggists.
City Council met at 10 this morning with all members present and the city attorney. Fire Chief Schnibben reported the resignation of James Shipp and Councilman Sheppard announced the appointment of H. J. Hobbs to fill the vacancy. The meeting also discussed employing a city conservation agent and noted an injured worker will receive salary.
Councilman Bunting reports a street worker injured by a falling tree and moves salary for time lost. Hanover Iron Works roof repair bid of 564 dollars accepted. Public benefit and agricultural fair prizes discussed. Postmaster Green issues November 2 postal rate notice. details include 3 cent first class and 2 cent drop and card rates. Food demonstrates agent offer debated with a possible 300 dollar city share. Council adjourned after routine matters.
Patrons of the Pythian Order contribute to the War Relief Fund with daily remittances nearing a half million dollars. Capt. Thomas D. Meares, supreme master of the exchequer, reports letters filled with patriotism from donors including a 76 year old Georgia man who sent five dollars and dreams of greater gifts.
Corporal Berney E. Loveman, 167th United States Infantry, committed suicide in New York City early today. He was born in Birmingham and raised in Birmingham Alabama, attended Bingham School in North Carolina and a school in New York. He volunteered for border service in the national guard and remained in service at the start of the war. He was a brother of Joseph H. Loveman, a local department store merchant.
An advertisement promotes Edel Weiss beer urging readers to try the bottle to discover its missing taste and quality. The ad emphasizes the appealing light color and refined flavor.
Secretary Baker announces policy allowing fraternal groups to build and use camp buildings for social and fellowship events in army training camps. Accredited representatives may visit to arrange entertainment, but no initiations or secret meetings in camps. Only recognized societies are to be admitted and propaganda to new groups forbidden.
Former Wilmington resident John S. Ramos served as managing editor of The News Leader in Hopewell Virginia. He is remembered for his time in this city where he previously worked as a cutter operator.
For common ailments of the stomach liver and bowels Thedford’s Black Draught is pitched as a long trusted vegetable medicine. A Kentucky user Mr Marion Hotcomb credits it with relieving persistent stomach pains headaches and digestive distress after pills failed and touts it as the best liver medicine to keep in every home.
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