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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 15, 1917

Page

6

Social Notes Mention Local Residents Traveling and Visiting

The column lists residents and guests visiting or returning home from trips. Names include Mabel Bentley of Raleigh, Miss Mamie Trotter of Burgaw, Mrs. H. G. Hobson of Wallace, Miss Lucille Davis from Goldsboro, Miss Julia Faison, Doris Eubanks, Gertrude Jackson, Mr. and Mrs. Johnson Rawlins of Morehead City, Mrs. E. S. Nance of Clarkton, and Miss Virginia Hewlett awaiting her September 20 nuptials with Henry R. Williams. A shower honors Miss Hewlett with guests Fannie Hall and others.

Mamie ‘Trotter Burgaw Virginia Hewlett Henry R. Williams C. S. Lewis Winter Park Mae Bél Carroll Mary King Hazel Bishop Virginia Jackson Fannie Hall Maurine Dyer Eunice Maultsby Helen Powers C. G. Hall David Rich

Death of John D. McFayden Likely Heart Trouble

John D. McFayden of 612 South Second street was found dead in bed, authorities noting heart trouble as the probable cause. He worked for the Wavassa Guano Company and was about 63 years old, survived by his wife and children George Maria and Mary. Coroner deemed an inquest unnecessary and funeral arrangements had not yet been announced.

John D. McFayden South Second Street A. S. Holden McFayden Wavassa Guano Company George McMiss Maria McFadyen Mary McFadyen

Fishermen Report Notable Drums From Caro Beach Pier

Local anglers celebrate Mr P W Wells landing his first drum without help yesterday then hooking another, both weighing 35 and 40 pounds. Joe Bruner and J M Lanes also caught several nice drums, averaging about 20 pounds each, from Caro Beach pier.

P. W Wells P. W. Wells Yesterdy Caro A Joe Bruner J. M. Lanes

Pauls Church observes Holy Communion at 7 30 a m

Tomorrow being the fifteenth Trinity observes Holy Communion at St Pauls Episcopal Church Sixteenth and Market Streets Rev D I Gwathitey rector. Sunday school at 9 46 morning prayer sermon close evening prayer and address 6 PM Visitors cordially invited.

Pauls Church Trinity Holy Communion St. Paul's Episcopal Church Sixteenth Mariket D.i Gwathitey Ec Close Fock Haly

Vanderbilt Colonel Visits Hamlet with 22nd New York Engineers

The 22nd New York engineers parade through Hamlet with 650 men aboard trains bound for Berlin amid flags and cartoons. Colonel Cornelius Vanderbilt leads a sociable group famed for democratic manner and fine horses, cars, and a portable bakery. Red Cross provided lemonade as the unit rested, while some soldiers explored town before returning to the train under guard.

Tocess Teaten Hamilet Isignia Cornelius Vanderbilt America 22Nd Regiment of New York Engineers Berlin Hudson New York Spartanburg Cornelius Vanderbilts Bates Ines Eee Seaboard Red Cross Vanderbilt Red Cross Society 72Nd New York Engineers S.5

Americans Ship Forest Resources to Europe for War Aid

Washington reports that Oregon's forests are being cut and shipped via the Panama Canal to New York for Red Cross needs in France. The effort, aided by the Shipping Board and Railroads War Board, includes New York warehouses and allied transports used for overseas supplies.

Rubie Press Washington America Europe Columbia River Oregon Red Cross Panama Canal New York France Hke Rel Cross Gands Throuza United States Shipping Board Eaward N. Hurley Shipping Board War Conni Railroads Ccty of Transportation Service Railroads’ War Board Haver New York City North River Ferries Smith Acti Ups Red Cross Supply Service

Braves Diminutive Hitters Spark Early Runs

Fragmentary notes show baseball action with references to the Braves and Tigers. Players and scores are unclear, but the snippet suggests early runs and a notable touch by a Tigers player.

Marah Io Rush Troit Tiger

Religious services listings for multiple Baltimore churches

A compiled schedule of Sunday worship 11 a m and 8 p m with pastors and speakers at Calvary Southside Methodist Bladen Street Fifth Avenue Presbyterian St Andrews Pearsall Memorial Harnett Street Mission Winter Park Delgado and others. It invites public attendance with Sunday school times prayer meetings and midweek services across several churches.

Christian Church Services at Dock Street

Pastor Rev J E Reynolds will preach at 11 a.m. and 8 p.m. Sunday School starts at 9:45 a.m. Christian Endeavor meets at 7:15 p.m. Prayer meeting is Wednesday evening at 7. The public is invited to attend all services.

Bladen Street Fifth and Bladen Streets Fifth Avenue J. H. McCracken Jbpworth League Christian First Dock Street J. E. Reynolds Christian Endeavor

Lutheran St Matthew's English Evangelical Services

Fortth and Harnett streets church led by Rev. G W McGlanahan offers 11 a m and 8 p m services with topics Pte Father's Cure and Protestant ism Its Beginning. Sunday School at 2 30 p m and Ladies Aid Society meets Wednesday at 3 30 p m. Luther League Wednesday at 6 p m The cordal welcome to all services.

St. Matthew's Fortth Harnett G.W. McGlanahan Ladies Aid Society Luther League

Episcopal St James and St Pauls offer services in Sept 1917

St James parish announces Holy Communion at 7 32 am and an 11 o clock morning prayer with sermon The 6 pm evening service and Wednesday prayers at 10 am are offered Everyone is welcome St Pauls on Sixteenth and Market lists Holy Communion at 7 30 am and a 9 45 am Sunday School with morning prayer and sermon later Evening prayer and address follow The week of holy days includes 6 pm services and free seating St Johns at Third and Red Cross notes Fifth Sunday after Trinity with 7 20 am Holy Communion morning prayer at 9 am and 8 am broad prayer A guest from Virginia Theological Seminary is to give an address

St. James W. H. Milton D. D St. Paul's Sixteenth Market Streets D. L. Gwazrsvy Frank D. Dean Virginia Theological Seminary

Mexica Independence Day Observed With Grito Tradition

Mexico marks independence celebrations starting at midnight as bells toll in Dolores and the National Palace gives the war cry Viva Mexico Viva Independente. The event recalls the 1810 revolt led by Padre Hidalgo and the long struggle that shaped the nation’s history.

Mexica Mexico Padre Miguel Hidalgo Délores Don Micuel Hidalgo Dolores Spain National Palace Padre Hidalgo Central South America

Gossip of the Movies and Movie Actors in Rockland

New York reports Rockland Maine plans a tremendous celebration for native daughter Mae Elliott if she consents to attend. Cast notes include The Cinderella Pie, The Soul of Satania, and The Still Alarm film projects with Mae Marsh, Theda Bara, Virginia Pearson, Fritzi Brunette, and others.

New York Rockland Maine Aine Elliott Miss Siliott N. England Mayn and Council Chamber Commerce Miss Hiliott Prinipal Mae Marsh Creon Edward Childs Carpenter Fort Lee Maregte Tony Margie Em Moore Uariette Moore Brothers George Fawcett Caner Juliet Dumas Gladys Brockwell Rama Satani Eugenie Forde Maryrie Dan Harry Lonsdale Edward Ecil Douglass Gerrard Colin Kase

Soldiers in France Face Uncertain Frontline Timetable

The narrative describes soldiers in Siveliene Field Headquarters awaiting orders on when they will move to the trenches. It notes that timing is uncertain, with trains and fronts prepared but no precise dates, and depicts French towns preparing for a large influx of troops as the campaign expands.

Siveliene France

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Carrie Dollie Banks Greensboro Mabel Bentley Releigh H. G. Hobson Wallace Lucille Davis Goldsboro Julia Faison Doris Eubanks Gertrude Jackson Dunn, N. C Johnson Rawlins Morehead City E. S. Nance Clarkton Harper-Tankersley Sanitarium Joseph Outlaw Grace Street Kimberlain Heights Tenn Deaton the New Butterick Tar Heels Calvary J. A. Sullivan Odis B. Hinnant J. W.lis Southside Fifth Wooster W. G. Hall Ifa Cor Oea, Sons Ange John. M Wells D. Ds Dr. Wells St. Andrew’s Fourth Campbell Streets A. D. McC Harnett Street Eighth Harnett Streets W. M. Baker Andrew J Howell Christian « Endeavor Society Delgado Beauty Claire Wiliney Billy Atterson Fred Walton Virginia Pearson George Scarborough Fritzi Brunette la Cars Audeville Bessie Eyton Luxry Hersis Bes Esterday Eledratia Marie W Comedienne Anatole Brighton Ati Belk- Williams Company Malatrai Acan
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