Major Waldron Poised for France Departure from Wilmington
Major A. E. Waldron of the U S Army Corps of Engineers, in charge of local engineering, is rumored to leave Wilmington for France soon. He recently gave up his apartment and said he is ready to move on at a moment’s notice. Under his leadership the Cape Fear canal project near completion and the harbor of refuge at Cape Lookout is under construction with a $3 million budget. He also directs fortifications at Fort Caswell and dredging of the lower Cape Fear river. Citizens lament his leaving but wish him success in the war effort.
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A. E. Waldron
Corps of Engineers
United States Army
France
Waldron
Cape Fear
Fayetteville
Major Waldron
Harbor of Refuge
Cape Lookout
Fort Caswell
Wilmington
Wilmington Dispatch hires Louis Goodman as staff writer
Louis Goodman, a prominent Wilmington attorney and University of Valencia graduate, joins The Wilmington Dispatch staff this morning. He replaces Owen C. Fillyan, who left to serve with the Wilmington Light Infantry in the colors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louis Goodman
Wilmington
Wilmington Dispatch
University of Varelina
Goodman
Dispatch
Owen C. Fillyan
Wilmington Light Infantry
Fisherman Hooks 48 Pound Drum Off Carolina Beach
George H. Hutaff Jr. displayed fishing skill by playing a 48 pound drum for two hours. The fish took the hook at 6 PM from Carolina Beach pier and was landed near Kure Beach at 8 PM, about two miles from the initial hook location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hutaff
George H. Hutaff, Jr
Mr. Hutaff
Carolina Beach
Kure Beach
New Hope Church Services at Winnabow
The Rev. J. B. Crowley will conduct services at New Hope Presbyterian Church Winnabow Brunswick County next Sunday at 11 am and 7 30 pm All are invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Hope Presbyterian Church
Winnabow
Brunswick County
J. 8. Crowley
Y M C A Lobby Reorganized for Winter Work
The Y M C A lobby is being rearranged to shrink floor space but keep reading and lounging areas intact. A new wall creates private offices for Secretary J B Huntington while preserving other west side offices. The association plans vigorous member recruitment and a larger business men’s class this winter, with gym classes starting soon and summer activity already ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Christian Association
J. B.huntington
Mr. Huntington
Army
Navy
Oscar Kellar
Colored minister to be arraigned over alleged intimacy with church member
Rev. Charles Miller a colored minister will face Justice W A McGowan for arraignment on a charge tied to alleged intimacy with a woman parishioner. In a morning office conference the case was postponed to tomorrow as Miller announced he plans to marry another woman on September 26. Miller says the woman pressed charges to cause trouble because of his forthcoming marriage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Miller
W. A. McGowan
McGowan
Miller
Prizes Offered for Essays on Why We Are at War
The National Board for Historical Service offers $300 total in North Carolina for essays by public school teachers on why the United States is at war. Elementary teachers may win five prizes up to 76 dollars, high school teachers seven prizes up to 75 dollars. Submissions due January 1, 1918. Similar contests in fourteen other states. National winners receive further prizes of 75 dollars. Details from R D W Connor, secretary, North Carolina Historical Commission, Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
North Carolina
National Board For Historical Service
R.D. W. Connor
The
North Carolina Historical Commission
Ra Weigh
Remedy advertisement for bowel complaints by Dr Seth
An old advertisement promotes OLD'S BALSAM as the best remedy to stop sharp pains from bowel complaints. It claims Dr Seth can help and is warranted by J. H. Harding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seth
J. H. Harding
Roderick receives death sentence for wife murder
Emanuel Roderick Jr. aged 26 was sentenced to die in the electric chair on Friday November 16 after a first degree murder verdict by Judge W A Devin following an 85 minute jury deliberation. He declared his innocence and spoke calmly after sentencing while offering no emotion. The grand jury also returned a true bill against Clifton Kay for criminally assaulting 11 year old Annie Van Bavel of Castle Hayne, with Kay confined to jail until criminal court term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emanuel Roderick, Jr
W. A. Devin
George Jackson
Roderick
Supreme Court
Walter P. Gafford
John Davis
Devin
Clifton Kay
Annie van Bavel
Castle Hayne
James Walker
Kay
Marshall Shrier
E. B. White
Granville County
Carolina Beach Road
Aiken
Carolina Beach
Keyes’ Store
Regular Monthly Meeting of Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
The Wilmington Chamber of Commerce held its regular monthly meeting with several chairmen presenting updates. McCormick reported Wilmington as a hard port due to war conditions, with favorable export rates and anticipated government business once ships become available. Major Little announced the Corn Show under way with substantial underwrites, while Taylor cited assurances of good telephone service despite summer storms. Other topics included river bridge raise needs, Water Street improvements, Nixon Street conditions, and discussion of a publicity agent.
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Chamber’ of Commerce
McCormick
Wilmington
Southern Ports Efficiency Commission
Charleston
Savannah
Jacksonville
HB. T. Taylor
Committee On Telephone Service
Atlanta
Charlotte
Smith Creek Bridge
Jacobi
E. P. Bailey
Nixon Street
Fourth Street
Smith Creek
W. W. ‘Love
Chamber
Wilmington Cadet Club adopts new name Home Guard
The Wilmington Home Guard meets at St Matthew's church to discuss a name change. After consulting Col Walker Taylor and noting another local group with a similar name, the body votes to rename itself The Wilmington Cadet Club to avoid confusion.
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Wilmington Cadet Club
Home Guard
Wilmington Home Guard
St. Matthew’s Church
Ornamoiten
William Murphy
William Otersen
M. Williams
Walker Taylor
The
Second Regiment To Be Brigaed With Third In Coast Guard Brig
Word arrives that the Second and Third North Carolina National Guard regiments will serve in the same brigade. Capt. BE A. Metts reports from Col. J. Van B. Metts, noting likely appointment of a regular army officer as brigadier general. Many Wilmington men serve in the Second Regiment. Mail should be addressed to John Smith Co A 119th Infantry 2nd NC Camp Sevier SC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina National Guard
BE. A. Metts
J. van B. Metts
North Carolina
Wilmington
John Smith
119Th Infantry
2Nd
N. C
Camp Sevier
South Carolina
Three Wilmington Lodges Lead Nation In War Relief
At a Jefferson Lodges of the Knights of Pythias meeting, Wilmington lodges Jefferson No. 61 Clarendon and Stonewall each subscribed full War Relief quotas totaling 64 dollars. Captain T D Meares announced these three Wilmington lodges as the first in the country to meet their full amounts, sending praise for patriotism. The telegram from Meares to Fred E H Wheaton confirmed the Carolina leaders’ achievement.
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Wilmington
Jefferson
Knights of Pythias
Pythian War Relief Fund
Clarendon
Stonewall
T. D. Meares
Exchequer
Meares
Fred E H. Wheaton
Minneapolis
Minn
Jefferson No
War Relief Fund
Carolina
Commission recommends alley watch and property upgrades
The passage notes a recommendation to replace worn doors and store acids and disinfectants on wooden racks in the yard. It also urges the police department to observe downtown alleys and strictly enforce nuisance laws.
Calvary Church Revival Draws Large Crowd
Rev J L Shinn of Winter Park Baptist preached a strong sermon at Calvary church revival to a large audience. He spoke on promises, decisive moments, and duty. Wake Forest Glee Club provided song led by Mr Herring. Tonight Rev T P Allen of Emanuel Presbyterian guest. revival directed by Rev J A Sullivan with multiple city ministers scheduled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Shinn
Winter Park Baptist Church
Calvary Church
Mr. Herring
Wake Forest
First Brick Laid for Howard Wells Amusement Buildings
Construction begins on the Howard Wells Amusement Company project adjoining the Victoria Theatre. Brickwork started yesterday despite today’s bad weather, with the north wall rising several feet. Excavation complete, sleepers laid, sand moved, and mid building foundations ready for rapid progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Howard-Wells
Howard-Wells Amusement Company
Victoria Theatre
Saahoones
Conditions for military service appeals to the President
Persons claiming exemption from military service may appeal to the President only through the district board. All letters and affidavits must be filed with that board and papers sent to Washington will be returned. Appeals to the President are allowed only on occupational grounds, such as agriculture or vital industries, and must go through the district board. Appeals cannot be made on dependent grounds or other grounds within the local board’s jurisdiction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Board
Washington
Topsail Church to Host Wilmington Presbytery Meeting
The Wilmington Presbytery will convene at Topsail Presbyterian Church or Hampstead station on Tuesday evening October 2. The body includes 58 churches with about a score of ministers. Rev W W Morton will preach the opening sermon. Rev J S Crowley of this city is pastor of the Topsail church and will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Topsail Presbyterian Church
Topsail Presbytery
Hampstead Station
Topsail
W. W. Morton
J. S. Crowley
Storm Signals Raised for Coastal Storm Threat
Weather Bureau issued warnings from Fortress Monroe to Jacksonville as a low pressure system gathered off the Georgia coast. North east winds along the South Atlantic were reported and beach residents called the Weather Bureau in alarm while the red lantern signal appeared at the Post Office Rail. The Wrightsville area saw no strike and had a calm night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weather Bureau
Fortress Monroe
Jackcoville
Georgia
South Atlantic
Wrightsville
Refusal of Draft-Period Tickets Prompts Justice Dept Inquiry
Five local case proprietors refused to accept quartermaster food tickets from drafted men last Saturday. J A Taylor of the draft board was informed by J J Mackay Jr state director of military enrollment that the matter would be investigated by the Department of Justice. Several proprietors have since stated they would honor the tickets and welcome routine trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Case Promiers
J. A. Taylor
Loca Selective Draft Board
J. J. Mackay, Jr
Case
Department of Justice
Ter
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Pls
New Hope Church Services
J. B. Huntington
SMITH
Commerce Trust
Smith Motor Truck Corporation
Wilmington Motor Company, Inc
Robert G Barr
Dock Street
Smith’s Creek Bridge
Northeast River
Mal M'Cormick
Chamber Commerce
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
C. E. Taylor
J. W. Norwood
H. Watters
J. L. Williams
W. H. Moore
J. G. Thornton
Peterson and
Rulfs
Thomas D. Meares, “S. M. E
Calvary Church Revival
Uzianne
Reily Tayi
Eraser
Reily Taylor Company
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