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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1916
Page
4
The Wilmington Dispatch imprint lists daily and Sunday publication by Dispatch Publishing Co with business office and editorial rooms at 176.
Advertisement lists daily and Sunday subscription rates, plus weekly and yearly options. It urges readers to wear a Robert Strange Playground tag to support wholesome youth development and notes optimism that a railroad strike will be averted, praising the Democratic administration and urging Sabbath prayers.
Wiggins and Miller, two men spared from execution by a Governor’s reprieve, describe their near death experience and the psychological impact of awaiting death. They recount facing eternity with full faculties intact and reflect on lessons learned from their brushes with death.
The article notes a surge of new lawyers joining North Carolina rosters, suggesting the legal profession is not overcrowded. It cautions the total may not equal county needs and questions how many will practice, but argues more licensed lawyers would aid businesspeople and young entrants seeking commercial law knowledge.
In Greece a period of upheaval leads to King Constantine stepping down. The monarch faced pressure from a pro neutrality faction led by a statesman and a wife opposing neutrality, with the throne and family life strained by strife and public unrest.
The article reviews Woodrow Wilson's acceptance speech at Shadow Lawn praising Democratic achievements and international policy while critiquing the Republican party. It frames the speech as reasoned, constructive, and aimed at urging voters to support Democrats in November 1916.
Dr Frederick Starr famed Chicago anthropologist turns 58 and is cited as leading authority on Japan Korea anthropology. Edna May actress age 41. Paul Bourget 64. Governor Hiram Johnson 50. John Capstick 60. Edward Wason 51. Henrietta Crosman 46. Hoke Smith 61. Henry Flood 51. Hiram Maxim 47. Various other notable births listed with ages.
September 2 marks historic events from 1666 London fire to 1915 peace talks. Notable items include the Great Fire devastating the capital, the Paris Prorogue massacres, Eugene Field’s birth, Sedan surrender, Belgian constitutional revision, Omdurman victory, and US control of Panama harbors amid World War I.
Reports indicate Mahr Italia and an Arabic claimant appeal to The Hague tribunal. German forces take Grodno as Russian defense collapses. British authorities seize incriminating papers tied to Ambassador Dumba found on American war correspondent Archibald.
First Baptist Church at Fifth and Market lists Rev. John Jeter Hurt as pastor with morning and evening services. Calvary Church led by J A Sulivan offers 11 am and 8 pm worship with Sunday School at 9:45 am and B Y P U meetings in the week. Visitors are invited to attend.
In the pastor's absence Rev M T Plyler, Presiding Elder L E Thompson will conduct Sunday morning services at 11 o'clock. Rev J P Pate of Bladen Street Church will preach at the evening service. Mr Plyler will again fill his pulpit Sunday.
Pearsall Memorial East Wilmington led by Rev W H Koelling offers morning sermon at 11 with Sunday School at 10 30 Junior C E at 7 30 and Senior C E at 8 Prayer meeting is Wednesday at 8 Harnett Street Mission at Eighth and Harnett with Rev W H Baker in charge offers Sunday School at 9 30 preaching every fourth Sunday
Rev. A. D. McClure D D pastor preaches at 11 o'clock with Sabbath School at 9 45 a m Junior C E at 5 p m Senior C E at 8 p m topic Consecration of Our Home Life Prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 p m public invited to attend all services
Washington warns sportsmen to prevent forest fires after a ranger death and rising hunting accidents. The Forest Service cites 150 to 200 annual hunting fatalities and 15 percent of forest fires caused by careless hunters. It stresses fire safety, protection of game and careful firearm handling as benchmarks for forest users.
Sunday schedules for First Church at Third and Orange streets list morning Sunday School at 9 45 and service at 11 led by Rev W S Patterson from Madison Fla with no evening sermon Christian Endeavor at 7 30 and mid week prayer on Wednesday at 8 The Immanuel church at Front and Queen streets with Rev D T Caldwell preaching at 11 am on the immortality of the soul and 8 pm on the second coming of Christ Sunday School at 10 am Christian Endeavor at 7 pm Ladies Aid Society and Brotherhood meet Tuesday night and prayer meeting Wednesday at 8 pm all invited
The Christian Church on Dock Street invites all to morning service at 10 and evening worship at 11 with Rev. C. G. Immanuelson of Ellenville New York preaching at the evening. The Road of Life is the subject. Sunday School begins at 10, Christian Endeavor at 7:15, prayer meeting at 8 Wednesday. Public invited.
St Matthew’s Evangelical Church at Fourth and Harnett streets invites all to 11 a m and 8 p m services led by Pastor W G McClanahan. Topics include The Prayer Life and The Heart Seeking God. Sunday School begins at 10 a m with a cordial welcome extended.
St Pauls Episcopal at Sixteenth and Market announces Sunday services at 11 a.m. Holy Eucharist and Sermon titled Work, and 8 p.m. Evening prayer with sermon. Rev. E. de F. Heald Jr. rector extends a cordial welcome.
The Methodist church on Fifth Avenue led by Rev. J. H. Shore announces services at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. with morning sermon The Heavenly City and evening sermon The Past The Present and The Future of A Human Life. Sunday School at 9:45 a.m. Epworth League Tuesday 8 p.m. Bible study Wednesday 8 p.m.
The Charlotte Observer issued a ten page education section on Friday featuring Dr P P Claxton United States commissioner of education and Dr J Joyner State superintendent of public instruction with images. The piece is described as interesting and instructional. Wilmington readers discuss efforts to bring a packing house to New Hanover County and the town rallies in support. Rev J S Crowley will preach in Hallboro tomorrow morning and evening.
A fragmented advertisement lists rail ticket sales from multiple cities to national events and conventions. It details dates, limited returns, and party discounts for trips to Kansas City Savannah Washington Chattanooga Cleveland Jacksonville and State Camp Florida with dates in September and October 1916. It cites the Atlantic Coast Line as the carrier and provides a phone contact.
Lida J. Potter mortgagee releases details for sale of a Wilmington North Carolina land tract in New Hanover County. The property sits on Eighth Street and Chestnut Street in Block 185 and is described as parts of lots 1 and 7. Sale at county courthouse on September 11, 1916 at 12 noon for cash to highest bidder.
Regional ticket notices list sales dates and late return deadlines for trips to Asheville Black Mountain Hendersonville Hickory Edgemont Pineola Lenoir Raleigh Jacksonville Chattanooga Savannah Cleveland Raleigh and more. Dates span Aug to Oct with limited returns and city offices listed.
An old classified style notice offers marriage matching services from Mrs. Purdie of The Successful Club in Oakland. It promises confidentiality and long experience with hundreds of successful results and a private box address.
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