Indicted man faces trespass claim at cemetery visit
A Wilmington man faces possible indictment after an altercation over his cemetery visit near the Kenan lot. Oakdale Cemetery Superintendent Perry announced prosecutorial intent, while a Dispatch reporter sought comment on the altercation and guards observed at the site.
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Ake
Kenan
Renee Wor
Bingham
James Aerry
Oakdale
Wilmington Dispatch
Perry
Calvarymen No Longer In Local Cavalry Unit Merged
A Troop C cavalry unit organized in this city has been merged into a machine gun battalion at Camp Sevier Greenville D C. The letter from Sergeant J D Taylor notes the unit becomes part of Company 115th Machine Gun Battalion United States Army and warns further changes may come before any departure for France.
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Camp Sevier
Greenville
D. C
J. D. Taylor
Unita States Army
Fourth Sermon in War Series at First Baptist
Rev Dr J J Hurt will discuss If America and Her Allies Win Then What at the First Baptist church tomorrow night at 8 o'clock. This is the fourth lecture in a wartime series with growing attendance reflecting public interest.
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America
J. J. Hurt
First Baptist Church
Landowners Form North Carolina Coast Development Group
The new association, organized through the Chamber of Commerce, aims to develop cutover lands along the coast to promote settlement and forage for livestock. A one-cent-per-acre assessment funds a secretary to reveal opportunities for home seek ers who want land at reasonable prices. Notable members include Nathan O Berry Goldsboro A R Turnbull Norfolk Hugh MacPae Wilmington L Finkenstaedt Boston G A Holderness Tarboro Robert N Page Biscoe W F Aberly New Bern John H Small Washington and James L MecNair Laurinburg.
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Southern
Baltimore
BE. L
Chamber of Commerce
North Carolina
Nathan O’berry
Goldsboro
N. C
A.R. Turnbull
Norfolk
Hugh MacPae
Wilmington
L. Finkenstaedt
Boston
G. A. Holderness
Tarboro
Robert N. Page
Biscoe
W. F. Aberly
New Bern
N.C
John H. Small
Washington, N. C
James L. Mec’ Nair
Laurinburg
Apparatus Arrives For New Nautical School Opening
Equipment for the United States Shipping Board nautical school has arrived and is under the Chamber of Commerce committee. Instructor D L Brown will arrive soon. The shipment includes sextants chronometers rules dividers navigators and related paraphernalia. Secretary Branch reports many applications from prospective students seeking navigation experience.
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Nautical School
Shipping Board
United States
Chamber of Commerce
D. L. Brown
Victrola Appreciated by Southport Army Club
Miss Marie Grainger receives a letter from Carl J. Berg, chairman of the Southport Army and Navy Club, thanking the Victrola and records donation. The note praises the gifts and calls for further reading material while outlining ongoing efforts to improve club rooms for soldiers.
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Southport Army and Navy League
Marie Grainger
Red Cross
Carl J. Berg
Southport Army and Navy Club
Southport
Two ACL Line Breaks Set to Reopen Tomorrow
Officials of the Atlantic Coast Line report that only two track breaks remain on Stewart's Creek near Warsaw and Bear Swamp near Bowdens. Rapid repairs are underway and normal travel schedules are expected to resume by tomorrow morning.
Testament visit winds through Fort Caswell with gospel note
Rev Dr Jno Jeter Hurt the chaplain of the W L I visits Fort Caswell this week to speak to the soldiers. He presents each man a pocket testament with a message from President Woodrow Wilson about reading the Bible as life and duty. The note urges long passages to find loyalty, truth, and the hand of God guiding the Strong Arm.
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John Jeter Hurt
Fort Caswell
Jno
Jeter Hurt
W. L. 1R
Goverwéhd
The
God
Vis
Woodrow Wilson
Women’s Missionary Union Elects Officers at Jacksonville
The Wilmington Baptist Association Women’s Missionary Union closed its seventh annual convention in Jacksonville yesterday morning electing officers. Names include Superintendent Mrs. R E Williams and Treasurer Miss Florence Whitney among others, with many Wilmington attendees listed.
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Women’s Missionary Union
The
Wilmington Baptist Association
Jacksonville
R. E. Williams
E. A. Hunt
R. F. Coleman
Florence Whitney
W. H. Grant
J. M. McLaughlin
Concerts Likely Move From Park to City Venues
The weeklyWhitle West Band concert in Postoffice Park drew an unusually large crowd amid pleasant weather. Residents urged moving future concerts to various city venues and the City Council agreed, allowing families with small children to attend more easily.
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wWhitle West Band
Postoffice Park
Remains Taken to Currie for Moore Funeral
The remains of Mr John W Moore aged 78 of 704 Dav son street were carried to Currie this morning after his death yesterday at 6 30 following a long illness. Funeral services were conducted and interment made in Currie.
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J. W. Moore
John W. Moore
Davson Street
Currie
Chamber members map drive for new affiliates
A Chamber of Commerce meeting yesterday outlined an immediate membership campaign. Committee volunteers will visit former members and urge them to rejoin the organization.
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Chamber of Commerce
Chamber
Gnon
Sermon at Calvary Baptist Draws Notable Attendance
Last night at Calvary Baptist church Rev. W. H. Milton of St James Presbyterian preached a strong and engaging sermon titled Follow Me. Attendance was good and one new member was proposed for the church roll. Rev. W. G. McClanahan of English Evangelical will lead services next.
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Dr Milton
Mr. McClanahan
Calvary Baptist Church
St James’ Presbyterian Church
W. G. McClanahan
English Evangelical
96th Wilmington Presbytery to Meet in Topsail Church
An unusually attractive program marks the 96th session of the Wilmington Presbytery to be held at Topsail Presbyterian Church on October 2 3 and 4. Ministers and churches from numerous towns will attend with opening sermon by Rev George Matthis and a full slate of devotional sessions committee reports and addresses on family religion evangelistic appointments and sabbath schools.
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Wilmington
Topsail
Wilmington Presbyterians
George Matthis
J. A. Crowley
T. P. Allen
Immanel Church
A. D. McClure
J. M. Wells
W. H. Koelling
Geo M. Mathis
J.S. Crowley
Presbytery
Manuel
J. W. Purcell
D. D
Peace Institute
Flora McDonald College
J. M. Wine
Col_leges
James Sprun Institute
Davidson College
W. M. Shaw
J.M Wells
General Assembly
J. S. Crowley
Jas L. Wells
Synod
Committee On Foreign Missions
Building League
Iew Wells
Home Missions
J.M. Wells
Beth Car
Bethibrel
Black River
Bladenboro
Bolton
Bowden
Brown Marsh
Burgaw
Calypso
Caswell
Tl. Che
Jacksonvil
Keith
Maple Gill
Mt. Horeb
Mt Olive
Mt. William
Mt. Pion
New One
Oak. Plain
Pearsall Memorial
Pike
Pollocksville
Rockfish
St. Andrews
South River
Stanford
Smiths
Sweet
Southport
Teachsys
Wallace
Warsaw
White Halls
A. Whiteville
Wildwond
Atv. McTsure
D. Ber
J. BL. Winecott
W.M. Wis
M.wells
Imperialism and Rome’s Punic Wars Compared in War Time
The piece reviews Rome’s three Punic Wars against Carthage, detailing how each conflict drained Carthage and built Rome’s dominance. It argues that modern nations must finish their war against German imperialism now, as Rome’s wars paid off for its conqueror.
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James C. Ferrald
Cato
Carthage
Africa
Pune
Mediterranean
Messana
Sicily
Hanna
Lipari
Rome
Spain
Scipio
Germany
Mrs Fennell’s remarkable summer canning at Cornelius Harnett school
Mrs Hettie Fennell, principal at Cornelius Harnett school, canned two thousand cans of vegetables and fruits and two gross of glass jars. She worked with pupils to grow a garden for supplies and did canning for neighbors near New Berlin, retaining a small amount to cover expenses.
Keener Praised For Prompt Accurate Service
The Wilmington Dispatch has added strong staff and cites W. N. Keener as quickly accurate courteous and generally competent. Such men are invaluable assets to cities and are praised by Go Forward published by the First Baptist church.
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Keener
Go Forward
First Baptist Church
Wilmington Dispatch
How the Flag Should Be Displayed
U.S. Attorney General Gregory issues an order warning that any enemy alien who desecrates the American flag will face summary arrest and punishment. Adjutant General McCain adds guidance on flag display and care, noting no federal display rules exist for civilians and outlining respectful use and conditions for flags at home or in parades.
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United Press
Washington, D. C
Gregory
U.S
United States
McCain
District of Columbia
Wilson
Amy
Washington
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Wilmington Motor Company
Robert.g. Barr
Dock Street
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Fereasa
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Andler Bldg
New York
Capitol Park
Washington D.C
Capitol
Union Station
W. T. Knight
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