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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1917
Page
5
The opening of the county school year begins with 29 schools in session. Of 29 teachers listed, 15 are white and 14 colored. Prominent opening address given at Winter Park by Prof. Rae. A long roster of teachers for each school follows, showing white and colored staff across multiple communities.
Train No. 49 of the W and W division finally reached the city yesterday after delays caused by wreckage near Magnolia on September 15 and washouts from heavy rains. Train No. 42 resumed its 6 45 p m schedule last evening. Coast Line officials offered no precise damage estimates, citing ongoing assessments but warned that losses could be substantial.
The Y W C A announces a November drive to reach 250 members. Mrs J B Sah and Miss Elizabeth are named leaders with a parade planned and a grand rally next Monday at the North Fourth Street association home. Miss Margaret Burn from Cambridge arrives as new physical director, praised by the National Board.
Miss Mary Jarman, born 1882 near Richlands, NC, reached Shanghai August 18 after sailing from Vancouver aboard the Empress of Russia. She will train nurses at Hudson Union hospital in Huchow, under the Methodist Episcopal Church South Board of Missions after a career in teaching and nursing studies in NC, FL, NY, Paris.
The government bought the motor launch Maharji from Mr. R. P. McClammy, sent her north for overhaul, and she has returned to be placed on coast patrol duty.
The Navy Department reports a torpedo boat on patrol duty near the Virginia Capes was disabled by a minor mechanical accident and towed to port. No crew injuries occurred.
The piece outlines Yom Kippur as the twenty four hour Day of Atonement observed by Jews in Israel and abroad. It emphasizes repentance, self reform, and forgiveness from God, noting high priestly rites historically and stressing personal responsibility to seek reconciliation with neighbors before seeking divine pardon. It also highlights devotion in synagogue, fasting, and a memorial service for departed humanitarian figures.
The two week Calvary Baptist revival concluded last night with Pastor J A Sullivan delivering the final sermon. Rev G W McClanahan of St Matthews Lutheran preached last Saturday night, using Seek Ye First the Kingdom of God. Attendees praised the sermons and many expressed benefit, with several baptized.
An army order from Sergeant James B. Bradford authorizes enlistment of able colored men as stevedores in the Quartermaster Corps for the war period. Accepted men will report to nearest depot or Newport News Virginia, with pay of 30 dollars per 7 months and expenses covered. Married men may enlist if they sign to support their family during service.
Three of ten men examined are certified for service and will represent Wilmington in the national army. Charles Love Terry, Shcey Pegram Braswell and Thomas vin Batson were selected from the ten called for examination by the selective draft board. They have been certified for service and will be held as surplus. Of the ten called, two were already in service.
The piece profiles Hugh MacRae of Wilmington leading a colonization scheme in St Helena with seven Italian families forming the core. It details homes, farming aid, ten acre plots, and venturing into trucking, grapes, lettuce, and strawberries. A dancing pavilion serves as a central meeting place for a cosmopolitan community including Hungarians Poles Hollanders and Belgians.
Rev. M. T. Plyler preached a strong sermon on The Romance of Marriage to a good sized Grace Methodist Church crowd last night. He described marriage as a holy life event and highlighted the neglectful husband and trying wife as part of his discussion. The series continues Sunday with The Romance of Maturity.
Postmaster H MeL Green reports instructions from Third Assistant Postmaster General A My Dockery urging all firms to install a system for checking insured parcels. Recipients should record sender name, address, date of receipt and mailing office to ensure accurate reporting on inquiries.
Health pamphlet promotes Swift Specifics S S S blood purifier claiming a free from impurities blood. It invites readers to request a booklet detailing blood health, the history of the product, and its fifty years of sales through druggists.
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