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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 20, 1916

Page

5

Medal Won by Sergt Wilson in Wilmington Drill

Over a thousand spectators watched KC B Wilson of the Wilmington Light Infantry win the company drill title on Market Street near Front and Second. Sergt A B Rhodes led briefly before being ruled out for a mistake as Elmer Wilson and Coast Artillery figures assisted in a close contest amid monthly inspections and plans for regular drills every third Tuesday.

KC. B. Wilson Wilmington Light Infantry Edith Market Street Guy Wiid Yars Sergt A. B. Rodes Wilson Yoda Jas. B HW. Holmes

Funeral yesterday for A. J. Jones interred in Hallsboro

Remains of A. J. Jones of South Town Street were carried to Hallsboro for interment after funeral services held yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock by Rev. J. S. Crowley. pallbearers named L. D. Ganey J. J. Youn Hua Register and G. W. Cox served.

A. J. Jones Hallsboro Mar South Town Street J. S. Crowley U Hallsboro

Conference in Boys' Brigade Building Saturday and Sunday

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter day Saints will hold a two day conference in the Boys' Brigade building at Second and Church streets. Three services each day include morning afternoon and an evening session at 7 30. Flier Charles A Calths of Chattanooga, president of the Southern States Mission, will speak on both days.

Boys’ Brigade Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Fay Saints Mormons Second Church Strets Ard Flier Chas. A. Calths Chattanooga Southern States Sion

Many Attend Good Roads Rally From Wilmington

Automobiles carrying good roads supporters departed for Warsaw to attend a rally promoting the Wilmington Goldsboro highway. State Senator Rivers D Johnson and Dr Joseph Hyile Pratt spoke on the proposed route, with Wilmington and Goldsboro expected to send strong contingents.

Warsaw Wilmington Goldsboro Rivers D Johnson Joseph Hyile Pratt North Carolina Good Roads Association W. A. McGirt Wilmington Highway Association Good Roads Association McGirt Wilmington-Fayetteville

Bear Estate Settled After Large City Inheritance

Estate of the late Samuel Bear Jr. was settled yesterday afternoon at the district attorney’s office. Legatees were paid and the residuary left to widow Mrs. Fannie Bear. Bankers' Trust Company originally administered but resigned. Mrs. Bear and L. M. Bunting were appointed administrators. Much of the estate is allocated to charity.

Samuel Bear Samuel Bear, Jr Fannie Bear Bankers’ Trust Company

Officers named for packing co as new venture forms

Senator Moses E. Clapp praised a small packing house and urged action. The temporary Carolina Packing Co. directors elected officers: President W. W. Love Wilmington, Vice President E. A. Howes Atkinson, Secretary-Treasurer Milton Calder Wilmington. Charter awaits stockholder ratification.

Moses E. Clapp Minnesota Beef Trust Carolina Packing Co W.W. Love Wilmington E. A. Howes Atkinson Milton Calder Clapp

Revival Sermon Draws Large Crowds at Bladen Street Church

Rev. J. P. Pate of Bladen Street Methodist preached a strong revival sermon last night using Luke 5 26, We have seen strange things today. The gathering responded at the close as the meeting began daily at 7 45 p m with public invitation to attend.

J. P. Pate Bladen Street Church Bladen Street Methodist Church St. Luke

Royal Arcanum Rates Raised After September Session

Dr Samuel Mendelsohn reports on the Supreme Council adjournment at Saratoga Springs North Carolina members face rate increases to meet Mobile Law solvency standards. New tables aim for 100 percent solvency with added withdrawal and disability benefits. In NC the order has paid 2.6 million to beneficiaries since founding.

Samuel Mendelsohn Grand Armial of the Royal Arcanum Supreme Council Saratoga Springs N. C Mendelsohn Cornelius Harnett North Carolina Rufus L. Allen J. Howell Way Supreme Representative Supreme Council of the Order Samuel N. Hoag C. Arch William A. S. Robinson Edward Becker New York Arthur B. Eaton Philadelphia Order H. E. Bonitz

Out Fiting Our Handsome Suits and Overcoats

Fall fashions display ready to wear suits and overcoats emphasizing style quality and workmanship. Master Hands shows off correct shapes in hats and a range of terry creations awaiting inspection.

Just for a Look Invites You to New Wearables

A store invites customers to call for a private look at new wearables and pricing. The offer promises convincing value and profitability by choosing this shop as an outfitting source.

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