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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 26, 1916

Page

6

YMCA Prepares for Full Activities This Fall

The YMCA staff plans a full slate of activities starting October 2. Senior Division aims to reach 800 members in thirty days with vigorous programs in religious life, fellowship, and missions. Physical work emphasizes regular exercise and a swimming campaign later in fall, with athletics and exhibitions planned. Educational offerings include a Speaker's Club led by K. B. Knudsen and stenography courses, plus social events, banquets, and new member outreach.

Young Men’s Christian Association Association K. B. Knudsen

Simmons to Visit Jones County Farms in Support of Democrats

New Bern report says Senator F M Simmons will visit Jones County in the next days to inspect farm operations. The France Committee chair is a farmer with a well tilled plot and predicts a Democratic victory in November. Cameron Morrison, after recovering in New Bern, will speak in Washington and Elizabeth City before returning west to push party gains.

New Bern F. M. Simmoan France United States Senate Congress Jones County Simmons New Bern Cameron Morrison Charlotte Washington Elizabeth City Morrison

Local social notes and farewells lead through Raleigh and Wilmington

Mrs. G E Delano and friends depart for Bur gaw while Mrs C A Nicholas visits Rocky Point and returns soon. Loyal Daughters meet at Dock Street Church on Thursday September 28. Mrs N B Futrelle and daughter return from Philadelphia and Scotland Neck. Dr John Thames departs with Bethany Church hosting a farewell reception. Community entertainments include Calvary Baptist Philathea Class and Winter Park Presbyterian orchestral concert. M G Sheller hosts farewell for Augustus E Hedin and M Grether of the Mormon church. Daisy I Pinkston weds Luther C Snyder at Wadesboro and J J F Shaw wed Lillian Smith near Kelly. About 75 people depart Raleigh for Florida via A C L refund trip to Jacksonville.

Loyal Daughters Dock Street Christian Church G. M. Sheller South Sixth Street Augustus E. Hedin M. Grether Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints Mormon Hedin N.C. E North Carolina Grether West

Wilmington Young Man Goes Up Higher

Horace E. Cooper son of Senator W. B. Cooper of Wilmington has passed the lieutenancy examination for the United States Army. He traveled from the Mexican border to Washington D C to take the test and impressed officers at the Washington marine barracks. A graduate of the South Carolina Military Academy he previously served as a corporal in a South Carolina militia unit along the border. Senator Overman has urged his commission be issued promptly so he may serve as a commissioned officer in Mexico.

Horace E. Cooper W. B. Cooper

Death of Mrs. Sarah Frink 75

Mrs. Sarah L. Frink died at 9 this morning at 1013 South Second Street after a period of old age infirmities. Her remains will be transported to Shallotte for burial tomorrow morning by the 6 o'clock tram.

Shaliotte Sarah L. Frink C. Wolfe South Second St Shallotte

Wilson Votes in New Jersey Primary

President Wilson left Long Branch for Princeton to vote in the Democratic primaries and was due back this afternoon to meet Samuel Seabury the Democratic nominee for Governor of New York.

Wilson New Jersey Long Branch Princeton Samuel Seabury New York

Ex-Gov Robert Glenn Opens Democratic Campaign in Mount Olive

In Mount Olive on September 26 ex Governor Robert Glenn spoke for about an hour and a half at the city hall critiquing Republican records while praising Democratic contrasts. A sizable crowd attended and many elderly and women were observed in the audience. The piece notes Brooklyn’s push for National League leadership with a tight race among Brooklyn, Philadelphia and Boston as games remain.

Mount Olive Robert Glenn Brooklyn Philadelphia Boston

Governors greet near Keonosha for Sheridan Road celebration

Governors of Missouri Wisconsin and Illinois will exchange greetings near Keonosha Wisconsin as part of the Sheridan Road celebration today. The event highlights regional cooperation and historic roadway commemorations.

Missouri Wisconsin Keonosha Wis Sheriden Road

Boston's lead in AL appears secure as season nears end

Boston's lead in the American League seems most secure with Chicago two and a half games back and four games remaining. Detroit stands four games behind, effectively eliminated. no games were scheduled.

Chicago Boston Detroit

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G. E. Delano J. EB. Pool W. A. Penny Burgaw C. A. Nicholas Richmond Rocky Point Honor DR. Thames John Thames Bethany Presbyterian Church Thames Bethany Sunday School Calvary Baptist' Church Philathea Jessie Mercer Chadbourne Winter Park Presbyterian Church Jasper Robertson Annie Garrison Tampa Jacksonville Harry Cumming McGowan W. A. McGowan Baltimore Peabody Conservatory of Music Cassidy St. Paul Street Raleigh Mortimer Forrest A. B. Forrest Wrilmington Mr. Forrest Daisy I. Pikston Luther C. Snyder Virginia- Carolina Chemical Co Wadesboro W. N. Pinkerton J. J. F. Shaw Lillian Smith Kelly N. C Bladen County Wilmington W. S. Shaw Gilliad Smith Florida Horace C. Cooper U. S Sarah Frink Mount Olve Wayne County Aon Eee Charmeuse Georgette Belk Hughes Republicans of Superior Court John R. Miller Vulaintiff Mary Miller Bamed New Hanover County En Fenares Ager Jimingtoun Rugene Court B. G. Empire Children’s Head Beery’s Depar Tae
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