North Carolina W C T U Convention to Convene at First Baptist
The North Carolina W C T U plans its annual convention at the First Baptist church in this city on October 9. Miss Anna A Gordon will keynote as national president. Local chairmen include Mrs W E Blitchington and Mrs W B Muse. The program spans executive sessions, welcoming addresses, hymns, and addresses by notable speakers, with entertainment plans for visitors and a large turnout anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First Baptist Church
Carolina
Anna
A. Gordon
Sumter
S.C
South Carolina
Irs ER. Clarke
Wilmington Organiaon
WW. E. Blucchington
I. M. II
Shepard
W. P Oneal
W. B. Muse
W. E. Blitchington
Adelaide Goodno
Raleigh
J A. Sullivan
Iymn
Grace Methodist Church
P. Q. Moore
J. M. Wells
C. M. Pridgen
Business Men’s Anti-Saloon League
Covington
W. M. Creasy
O.A. Osborne
William Boetcher
Elizabeth
Congressman Goodwin to Speak at Wrightsboro Monday
Expected to hear Congressman Hannibal Godwin Monday at Wrightsboro officials arranged for his visit and initial address in the Wrightsboro school building. Godwin to arrive Monday and proceed to Wrightsboro then join joint debates with Republican opponent A L Meekill Tuesday afternoon at Town Creek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Léany
Goodwin
Wrightsboro
Hannibal Godwin
Secon
Charlotte Men Elected President and War Work
The Y M C A Carolina conference in Charlotte elected D. L. Robert as president with C. W. Kadel as secretary treasurer. Officers formed an executive committee including R. H. Beck M. S. Mobrey and B. F. Stevenson. Mr. G. Wilson was named for foreign work among soldiers in Europe.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Young View’s Christian Association
Association
Charlotte Association
E. G. Wilson
Charlotte
3. I. Fisher
New York
C. H. Munson
Foochow
China
Speir
Young Men's Christian Association
United States
Europe
Fisher
D. L. Robert
C. W. Kadel
Columbia
R. H. Beck
Charleston
F. C. Abbott
W. D. Dowd
J. H. Ross
J. A. Durham
J. H. Little
Eliot Clarkson
H. L. Smith
A. G. Steenizer
J. A. Kallenberger
Shortage of matches signals price hike for 1914
Reports from wholesale dealers indicate matches of all kinds will rise in price by the first of the year due to sharp increases in potash wood phosphorous and box paper costs since the war began. They note a 16 percent rise since the war started and growing supply delays.
Assault fined in Viola Souther land case before Recorder
A lone offender, identified as Viola Souther land, colored, faced Recorder 1.G Empie yesterday for an assault with a deadly weapon. He was fined $26 and ordered to pay coats as part of the penalty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Viola Southerland
Empie
Coats
Bakers in Carolina seek relief over loaf prices
A circular from A Geilfuss of Spartanburg reports that bakers across the Carolinas may raise loaf prices or shrink loaf size. Raw materials and paper wrap costs have risen while consumer loaf prices have held. A conference in Columbia with bakers from Charleston, Columbia, Augusta, Spartanburg, Charlotte, Greenville, Asheville, Wilmington, Anderson and Greenwood is being planned to address the issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolinas
Two
A.geilfuss
Spartanburg
S. G
Master Bakers’ Association
Charleston
Columbia
Augusta
Charlotte
Greenville
Asheville
Wilmington
Anderson
Greenwood
Belk Brothers Plan New Stores in Kannapolis and Winston Salem
Belk Brothers announce two new stores to open soon in Kannapolis and Winston Salem. The Kannapolis site is remodeling and ready for occupation shortly while Winston Salem will be housed in the Hanes building, a prime business location. The Belk chain now numbers 15 stores, including the Wilming ton site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belk Brothers
Kannapolis
Winston Salem
Belks
Belk- Williams
Wilmington
Atlantic Seaboard
Hanes
Dean Russell backs Boy Scout path over military training
Dr James E Russell dean of Teachers College Columbia argues against military training for boys under 18. He cites that preparatory citizen training through the Boy Scout movement most effectively builds character, initiative, and teamwork while aligning with schoolwork and outdoor life. He urges schools nationwide to support the movement as a substitute for early military drill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boy Scout Movement
James E. Russell
Teachers’ College
Columbia
Dean Russell
Russell
New York Times
Germany
Belgium
Sleeper Service Cuts Rates Wilmington to Jacksonville
Low round trip rates from Wilmington to Jacksonville Fla become effective September 26 on the Atlantic Coast Line. A through sleeping car will operate from Wilmington on regular train No 55 at 3 45 Tuesday afternoon arriving in Jacksonville at 7 15 Wednesday morning. Reservations line 160.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacksonville
Wilmington
Fla
Atlantic Coast Line
Florida
Fractured Left Arm Falls on Castle Street
Small son of Mr and Mrs W M Robbins fell on Castle Street while playing with other children. The injury occurred early Friday evening as he slipped and fractured a bone above the elbow. After the break was set and bandaged he was taken home and reported very comfortable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Robbins
Castle Street
Raphl
W. Robbins
Great American Show To Visit Wilmington Next Week
The Loyal Boys Club brings the Great American Shows to Wilmington offering clean amusement for all ages. A popularity contest will close at the show grounds next Wednesday evening with prizes for two most popular girls two prettiest babies and two ugliest men. Proceeds fund city playground improvements and better plots for children. Lopores concert band will provide music at The Square each evening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Boys’ Club
Lopores
Dr Hurt to Speak at St Andrew's Men Meeting Series
Rev Dr John Jeter Hurt of First Baptist will speak at Memorial Hall corner Fourth and Campbell streets this afternoon at 4 o'clock in the second meeting of a series for men. The event is run by the Brotherhood of St Andrew and resumes monthly after July suspensions with hymns by Alexander.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Knights of Pythias
Rex Exman
Wilmington
Order of Knights of Pythias
Fiwest
South
Mc. B. Wilson
Wilson
Fort Caswell
McB. Wilson
S. F. Garrison
Fred EB. Little
R. D. Christman
Recorder
W. P. McGloughon
G. B. Moore
W. D. Jones
Sentinel
St. Andrew's Church
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church
Memorial Hall
Fourth and
Campbell Streets
Brotherhood of St
Alexander
Plans to Bring Noted Speakers to State Event
Efforts continue through next June to stage a gathering featuring top speakers from the state and nation. Organizers report several distinguished men have already accepted invitations, and the public is urged to attend regardless of denominational ties.
Epworth League Service At Grace Street Methodist
Grace Street Methodist church hosts a special Epworth League service next Friday at 8 oclock. Mrs Davis Robbins superintendent of the Second Department will oversee the program and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O. B., Hinnant
Epworth League
Grace Street Methodist Church
Davis Robbins
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Tional
North Carolina
Frayer
Deo A. D. McClure
First Presbyterian Church
Good
Tutock
Geo. A. Potter
W. A. McGirt
Ivan
Plyler
Connie Chasten
Hsje
Lynn
Lenort
Charlotte. Man
Kellar
Mr. Huntington
Oscar Kellar
Conference of the Carolina
Young Men’s Christian Association
Masonboro Sound
J. BY Huntington
Bakers
Seaboard
DR. Hurt
O. B. Hinnant
James M. Hall
Lancewood
Anzarilla
Bethabara Woods
Joe Jefferson
N. Jacobi Hardware Co
South Front Street
Wilmington, N. C
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