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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1916

Page

2

University Now In Full Swing At Chapel Hill

Chapel Hill NC September 19 The University of North Carolina opened on September 12 with 1090 students registered and over 1100 by opening day in 1916 17. Regular classes began Thursday and a Friday noon memorial hall ceremony featured Dean Stacy and President Graham. The master’s message spoke of life over rules. College night informed newcomers of activities and Y M C A and publications featured. Faculty additions include new members amid occasional staff changes including C R Fulwood departing for treatment in Rocky Mount.

Chapel Hyll N.C University of North Carolina Hinton James David Kerr Graham Memorial Hall Marvin H. Stacy Yank Tandy Marion Fowler Buck” Wimberly Clyde Miller Francis Bradshaw

Charlotte Creamery Company Chartered in North Carolina

The secretary of State chartered the Charlotte Creamery Company with 300 dollars paid in toward a 50 000 dollar capital, by W J Shuford of Hickory Lars Haslerud and W R Foreman of Charlotte. Also forming Lucama Drug Company by R H and C L O Patterson of Wilson and J B Rice of Lucama with capital 5000 dollars and 1500 paid in. J P Hanson Company of Rosman begins real estate business with 1000 paid in of 10000 capital by J P Hanson of Asheville D J Bullock and A M White of Rosman. Gibsonville Furniture and Hardware becomes Gibson Hardware Company. Maj W A Graham offers 10 dollars for indigo dye at the State fair in October. Insurance Commissioner James R Young says Morris plan banks will be insured and chartered through him after AG ruling. Young departs for Reading Pa to address Mutual Fire Insurance convention. Wesley Clarke of Edgecombe county appeals death sentence for arson. case to go to supreme court. Clarke burned a dwelling. prosecuted by Solicitor Allsbrook. Adjutant General Laurence Young leaves for Camp Glenn to join forces for the Mexican border. last North Carolina visit before likely not voting time. The unit will be gone about five weeks.

Zed J. P. Hanson Company Rosman J. P. Hanson Asheville D. J. Bullock A. M. White Roseman Gibsonville Insurance James R. Young Morris Plan Insurance Department Secretary of State Young Reading National Mutual Fire Insurance Companies Wesley Clarke Edgecombe County Supreme Court Clarke Allsbrook Laurence Young North Carolina Guard Camp Glenn North Carolina

Tortoise Passthrough Ties Gloom and Waiter

A brief comic exchange where Gloom teases the waiter about visiting the zoo and watching a tortoise pass, reflecting a light humorous moment in a restaurant setting.

Gloom

Southport Opens School Year With Growth and Plans

Southport began the new school year with higher enrollment led by the high school, plus a shorthand course and plans for domestic science. R. E. Ramson continues as principal. Former Governor R. B. Glenn will speak in Brunswick on September 27 with a fish fry and brass band drawing crowds. Local politics heat up as D L Hewett and J J Adkins campaign for the House. Shrimp canning supports the economy, with $1200 shipped to New York and daily factory payrolls. A Woman's Betterment Association was formed at the schoolhouse with officers elected to lead improvements.

Southport R. E. Ramson R. E. Ransom North Caroline Story Tellers’ League R. B. Glenn Brunswick Sharlotte Bob Rev D. L. Hewett J. J. Adkins Democrats House of Representatives New York Woman's Betterment Association L. J. Pepper Frank Greer I. B. Bussells Viola Guthrie

Little Bluebird Company Opens Week With Wholesome Vaudeville

The Little Bluebird Company opened at Victoria yesterday with three large audiences praising its balanced vaudeville and musical comedy program. Notable acts included Jack Fuquay in blackface and Gilles in singing and dancing, Dolly Parker and sextette, and the Bluebird Trio. The troupe, led by Jack Fuquay, will close tonight with The Bluebird Inn and introduce Blitz and Muldoon On The Midway tomorrow featuring new wardrobe and scenery.

Jack Fuquay Fuqay Gillesy Dolly ‘Parker Sextette Bluebird Jack Fugay Bluebird Inn Blitz Muldoon Fuquay Gilles

Wombat’s Downtime Sparks Rumor of Married Life

An aging Out er Man nicknamed Wombat was found at home in a quiet state with an old tennis racket beside him. The piece suggests he may be adapting to married life as it hints at him being “oneiled” to such changes.

Wombat

I Wish I Had Money to Marry

A brief exchange shows a man and woman debating marriage tied to money. He longs for funds while she blushes and asks what she would do, and he says he would spend it traveling.

Last Chance Tomorrow in Wilmington Film Show

Tomorrow Wilmingtonians have their last opportunity to see the first Wilmington made motion picture Who Will Be Mary a romance by the Wilmington Dispatch. Large crowds have attended every performance and praise the cast. Also shown tomorrow The Railrider a five reel World Brady feature starring House Peters Zeena Keefe Harry West and others.

Wilmington House Peters Zeena Keefe Harry West

Shark caught by New Bern anglers earns bragging rights

In New Bern on Shackford Banks the crew led by Mayor A H Bangert and others landed a seven foot shark after a fierce struggle. The event coincides with campaign preparations by McKeand Service Company for a chamber of commerce fund drive led by E C S McCarty and Robert C W Ramspeck. The article also notes boxing style antics and an upcoming fight between Tommy Draak and Lithusian Katdrat at Ghent Park casino with local interest high.

New Bern A. H. Bangert George Nicoll Hackburn R. S. Primrose George Fuller D. W. Richardson Shackford Banks E. CS. McCarty McKeand Service Company Tommy Draak Andy Katdrat Ghent Park Casino Katdrat

Typhoid Vaccination Drive Hits 26 000 in Five Counties

State Board of Health reports August activity including 248 clinics in Catawba Mecklenburg Stanly Union and Scotland counties vaccinating about 26 000 people against typhoid fever and distributing health literature and advice. Antityphoid outreach began in Bladen and Richmond counties in spring and continues in Scotland.

Raleigh State Board of Health Catawba Mecklénbyprg Stanly Union Scotland Bladen Richmond

Death of Mrs. Sallie Hudson in Pollocksville

In Pollocksville the death occurred of Mrs. Sallie Hudson after a brief illness caused by her husband Mr. Hudson’s sudden illness while dining. The funeral was held in Pollocksville with interment there. She is survived by a son, Samuel Hudson.

Sallie Hudson New Bern Pollocksville Hudson

YWCA Physical Education Committee Meeting Notice

The physical education committee of the YWCA will meet at the association building tomorrow at 4 o clock. This is the committee's first fall meeting and all members are urged to attend.

Association

Mr James I Woolvin Heads to Sewanee Military Academy

Mr James I Woolvin travels to Sewanee Tennessee to resume his studies at Sewanee Military Academy.

James I. Woolvin Sewanee, Tenn Sewanee Military Academy

PTEM Sundays Leave Ninth and Orange Streets

Sunday service schedule lists departures from Ninth and Orange Streets at 11:00 AM and Beach at 12:45 PM with freight office hours starting 10:00 AM on Sundays.

Vg Rinth Ninth and Orange Streets Beach

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