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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1917
Page
6
The piece honors a boy who joined the armed forces, recalling his schoolboy drills and family pride. It notes his father and mother’s emotions as he answered the call, and mentions a grandfather remembered for becoming a man through the Flag. The second item reports social notices including Beatrice Everson’s return, travelers to Jersey City, and a Baltimore wedding.
Divorce suit opened today in Superior Court with Reber Johnson seeking separation from Alex Johnson. Complaint not yet filed. plaintiff represented by C. D. Weeks, Esq.
Golonel Young is expected to join Cols James Ri Young as speakers at a county firemen’s institute this week. Raymond Hunt of Tidewater Power Company and Chief Charles Schnibben will address on fire equipment and Electrical Railways. A representative from the Bureau of Standards will attend. Sessions include motion pictures, with ample car service for beach visits and public attendance urged.
Red Cross work rooms on the Second and Eighth floors of the Murchison National Bank Building will be open tomorrow morning from 10 to 1. Members and others are urged to attend as cutters are badly needed to keep up with the demand.
Former city resident L J Merriman died last Wednesday in Charleston South Carolina at about 55 years of age He was long active in the cross tie business and invented a plant cover device He moved to Charleston a year ago to promote the invention He leaves a wife three daughters and two sons Funeral held in Charleston with interment there
Recorder Harriss disposed of several cases this morning in his court. John Thomas and another man faced prohibition charges with continuances and bonds set. Tom Walker was fined fifty dollars plus costs for carrying a concealed weapon. Mack McQueen paid costs for drunkenness. Mary Everitt was released on costs for disorderly conduct. John Mack had a prayer for judgment continued on animal cruelty costs. Adrian St. George’s concealed weapon case was continued with a twenty five dollar appearance bond.
Mr J Johnson of Winnabow was in the city today. Capt J W Harper remains critically ill at James Walker Memorial Hospital with no change reported. Mr James H Cowan arrived from Washington DC yesterday and will stay a few days before returning to the capital.
Weather warnings extended from Block Island to Boston as the disturbance off the South Atlantic coast moves northward. Forecasters indicate a developing storm system affecting coastal areas with likely changes in wind and surf conditions.
A new attempt to raise the central Quebec Cantilever bridge span began as favorable weather allowed a 150 foot lift. Eight 60 ton jacks would lift the span from pontoons, recalling a 1907 disaster that killed 14 and halted earlier efforts estimated at 8.5 million dollars.
Reports of the Ixon workers strike in San Francisco prompted the board to hasten a settlement. A Seattle yard strike outlook guided talks to resolve differences on wage methods and government share with shipbuilders. A conference with builders, union leaders and Shipping Board officials planned for today to iron out remaining points.
Funeral services for Mr J D McFadyen were held yesterday from his home at 612 South Second Street with Rev W G Hall officiating. A large crowd attended. pallbearers included N C Rich I B Mills E B Shinn J D Bender A T Piver and W L Thorpe. The body was taken to the union station and escorted by train to Phoenix NC for interment on the Atlantic Coast Line.
London dispatch reports Germany, via the Gentral News Agency, expressing regret over issues raised by Sweden transmitting telegrams to Germany. Germany says its Swedish envoy should not have ordered telegraphs in certain phrasing and instructs its foreign representatives to refuse revealing code messages to Sweden.
Local boards in New York begin reviewing men discharged for physical reasons in the first drafts as standards relax. It is believed many previously rejected may now be found fit for service under new regulations.
A historical testimonial from Vienna Virginia details a family cure for malaria using a noted treatment. The letter praises the medicine for curing chills fevers and related symptoms after physicians’ courses failed, claiming long lasting relief and broad effectiveness.
Reported widespread strike action causes mob scene and injuries. Strike-breaker A B Essem arrested. another breaks riot with a gun over stalled wagon. Rail lines operate on limited schedules as mediat or JiBi Colpoys strives for settlement.
Senate members began plans to pass the soldiers and sailors insurance bill before adjournment per President Wilson. A subcommittee meets tomorrow and the bill is expected to pass next week under unanimous consent, without cloture.
A bustling Saturday in the contest department yields a long list of individuals, many with North Carolina towns and titles, including Alma Melvin, Bessie Black, Adna Robinson, Emma Gilman, Ina Earl Hinton, Cora Pierze, Sarah Sabiston, Mrs. M. R. Honeycutt, and others from towns such as Jacksonville Laurinburg and Lumberton. The clippings show scores, ages, and assorted identifiers tied to extensive local records.
An advertisement urges readers to use Swift Specific Co. blood purifier to combat catarrh. It claims the tonic purges germs from blood, reaches roots, and offers expert advice from Dept. G Atlanta Ga. Contact for information and treatment details.
Advertisement touts La Creole Hair Dressing to turn gray hair dark gradually. Claims roots are energized, scalp healthier, and hair becomes soft thick and evenly dark. Product promises stop dandruff and shedding with a back guarantee price one dollar for a large bottle from Jarman and Girard of Memphis Tennessee.
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