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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1917
Page
14
The Lutheran League meets at St Matthew's English Evangelical Church on Fourth and Harnett streets. Rev G McClanahan leads services at ha am and 8 pm with Sunday School at 10 am. Luther Leaves Wednesday at 8 pm. A cordial welcome is extended to all.
A church listings page shows Rev A De Goodrich at Baptist with Sunday school 11 15 am and service 8 pm by Rev E C Andrews of Fey Memorial Newport News Va Calvary led by J A Sullivan Sunday worship 11 am 8 pm Sunday school 9 45 am Junior B Y P U at 4 pm St John s Third and Red Cross Rev R E Gribbin Holy communion 11 am Evening prayer 8 pm St James service 12 m and 6 pm with sermon and holy communion.
Fifth Avenue church led by Rev J H McCracken offers sermons at 10 a m and 1 p m with Sunday school at 4 o clock and Epworth League at 8 p m Strangers invited Bladen Street church with Rev E C Sell preaching at 11 a m and 8 p m program Sunday school at 2 20 p m public welcomed Wesley Memorial in Winter Park with Rev J Herbert Miller preaching at 8 p m and district presiding elder Rev J H Shore leading. Sunday school at 10 a m prayer meeting at 8 p m engaged
St Pauls Lutheran church led by Rev F B Clausen holds Sunday service in Luther Memorial Building conducted by Rev Otto Richert. Sunday School at 10 o clock, public invited.
Christian Science Society on Market Street invites the public to Sunday services at 11 am with the topic Christ Jesus and a Sunday school at 12 15 pm. Wednesday evening service at 8 15 pm. Reading room open Tue Thu and Sat 4 to 5 20 pm adjoining the church.
Rev J E Reynolds pastor preaches at 11 am and 8 pm with the evening text There is a way that seemeth right unto man but the end thereof is the way of death Sunday school at 945 am Christian Endeavor at 715 pm and prayer meeting every Wednesday at 8 pm All are invited to attend.
The Wilmington Trades Council invites business leaders and workers to join a Labor Day celebration at Wrightsville Beach after the parade. It asks employers to close to allow employees a day off and emphasizes cooperative spirit, with Lumina orchestra, a sumptuous supper, and an 8:00 PM auditorium program as highlights. J H Curtis signs the appeal.
Rome officials call Wilson’s reply one of history’s great surprises. Osservatore Romano notes the note contradicts January pledge against victors imposing peace while Vatican staff see potential for further talks. Pope Benedict’s view leans toward democracy reforms and renewed negotiations with Germany, amid praise for the President’s stance on punitive damages and empires.
United Press reports the country prepares to mobilize the National Army with departures planned from Sept 5 to 9. Churches honor democracy’s army as President Wilson and Congress lead large parades and farewell ceremonies nationwide. Labor Day events mark patriotic send-offs for drafted soldiers. The Liberty Bell is tapped to rally support in Philadelphia.
Gilmour Dobie, longtime undefeated coach of Washington University's football team, has formally signed to coach the Annapolis Middies for the coming season. He faces a huge challenge given recent wartime disruptions and the program's time since a strong finish.
Washington reports delaying the mobilization of Maryland Pennsylvania and DC National Army pioneers from September 5 to 19 due to labor shortages at cantonment sites. About five percent of 40 000 drafted men at Fort Meade were to lead the rest, with eight camps largely complete and four nearly finished able to house 69 percent of their quota.
A Kentucky town erupted in riots as ten Black residents were injured and one seriously harmed when Black and white National Guard troops clashed during a rural fair. Provost Holstein ordered 24 soldiers with rifles to patrol the streets after Black crowds attacked soldiers trying to clear a blocked road.
The report notes that British and French efforts supply needed comforts to Qur'sal soldiers in the trenches. The description highlights shortages and steps taken to address morale and welfare while detailing Allied support and logistical challenges.
A-I M branded Acid Iron Mineral touts iron-rich tonic claims for digestion kidneys and blood. The ad cites surgeons dentists and hospitals using it for thirty years and markets pills and mineral for home use with prices 25c 50c and 1.00 Advt.
The fragment outlines numerous proposed ventures across the United States including 14 story fireproof buildings in Fernandina Florida, phosphate plans in Dunnellon, coal mining in Alabama West Virginia and Kentucky, electric power in Springwood Virginia, and various factories in Birmingham Fayetteville and Chicago. It lists companies with capitalizations from fifty thousand to six hundred thousand dollars and mentions chemical and agricultural products as well as lumber, textiles, and beverages.
Foreclosure notice issued under power of sale reports the sale of described property by the mortgagee to the highest bidder. The sale will occur at an auction at a specified time and place following the terms of the mortgage, with the property lines and begin point described along Bladen Avenue and adjacent streets. Attorney names are provided for the proceedings.
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