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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1916

Page

5

Lieutenant Horace Cooper returns home from border duty

Lieutenant Horace C. Cooper arrives in the city from Washington D C after passing the lieutenancy exam and expects a ten day stay before returning to Washington for commission. Mrs Cooper joins him. discharge from the National Guard is pending.

Horace C. Cooper Washington D. C United States Army Cooper Charleston S. C Senator W. B. Cooper National Guard Norfolk Navy Yard

Light docket items in Recorder's court include Littleton appeal

Littleton white faced charges of operating without a license and disorderly conduct. He was found not guilty on the first charge and the second judgment suspended on payment of costs, with an appeal noted. Ingram was absent on tax ordinance violations and a capias issued. Walter McGuire, jailed for escaping, did not get a hearing but will likely be seen tomorrow. he was arrested at the Carnival grounds and is alleged to have escaped prison two years ago.

Recorder’s Court Littleton White W. Ingram Walter McGuire McGuide

Rich Young Ruler Sermon At Bladen Street Church

Rev J H Shore of Fifth Avenue church preached a strong sermon on the Rich Young Ruler at Bladen Street Methodist church last night. Those present were visibly moved by the message. Tonight at 7 45 oclock the meeting series continues with Rev J P Pate and invited general biblic is cordially invited to attend.

Bladen Street Church J. H. Shore Fifth Avenue Church Bladen Street Methodist Church J. P. Pate General Biblic

Turning a New Leaf Backfires in Quiet Exchange

In a brief exchange, She urges Nic to brace up and try anew, while Nic confesses he did turn a new leaf but it went wrong, admitting a mistake and backward reversal. The dialogue hints at personal reform efforts facing an unintended twist.

She Nic

Former Governor Glenn Predicts Wilson Victory Amid Labor Rally

At the Orton Hotel Glenn urged support for President Wilson, arguing a Progressive Democrat fusion will sweep the election. He cited labor lines backing Wilson and credited Wilson with averting a national railway strike that would have harmed towns like Gastonia during floods and isolation.

Orton Hotel Glenn J. B. Willingham Fourth Chestnut Streets Dispatch W. B. Cooper Dr. Willingham Wilson Catawba Carolina Gastonia

Raeford Women’s Missionary Society Meet Heads South

Hickory hosts the Woman's Missionary Society of the Synod of the Potomac on October 11 and 12. Delegates from North Carolina Virginia Maryland and parts of Pennsylvania expected to attend. Noted Reform church women will speak including Mrs W E Hoy of Chicago. South hospitality praised as first southern meeting.

Hickory Woman's Society Synod of Potomac Raeford Woman’s Missionary Society of the Synod of the Potomac North Carolina Virginia Maryland Pennsylvania Reform Church W. E. Hoy Chicago South

Promoted to Clerk in Charge of Mail on Rail Line

Warsaw reports Robert M. Herring promoted to Clerk in Charge in the Railway Mail Service on the Norfolk and Wilmington trains. The vacancy followed Homer Brock’s resignation to become editor of the Mount Olive Tribune. Chief Clerk Carroll cited Herring’s seniority and meritorious service.

Warsaw Robert M. Herring Norfolk and Wilmington Homer Brock Mount Olive

Doctor Hurt Accepts Orrum Address on October 3

Rev. Dr. John Jeter Hurt of the First Baptist Church has accepted an invitation to speak before the Robeson Association Women's Missionary Union. The event will be held at Orrum on Thursday October 3 with Dr. Hurt delivering the evening address.

Hurt Accepts Orrum John Jeter Hurt First Baptist Church Women's Missionary Union Robeson Association Hurt

Mrs. Hurt Hostess and Junior B Y P U Event

The Junior B Y P U of First Baptist Church was entertained by Mrs. J J Hurt at the parsonage 405 Dock Street last night. Several games were played and light refreshments served as the Fall work and plans for the coming season were outlined with enthusiasm.

Georgia Democrats to Convene in Macon Today

Georgia Democrats meet in Macon to canvass primary returns and ratify recent election results at the state convention.

Georgia Macon

Central milk depot eyed for Wilmington area

Dairymen meet at the Court House to consider a city milk depot to distribute pasteurized milk. If approved, A G Warren would run the facility with a pasteurizer on hand and promise stable prices while boosting profits and removing delivery shortages for ice cream makers.

Court House A. G. Warren

Kindergarten Inaugurated at St Pauls Church

A kindergarten for children of St Pauls Lutheran church opens next Monday at St Pauls Church under Miss Bertha Zoeller who trained at the Mariners School in Philadelphia. Rev F B Clausen, pastor, inaugurates the program citing benefits to local youth. Classes run 9 30 a m to 12 50 p m daily.

St. Paul’s Church St. Paul's Lutheran Church Bertha Zoeller Marqnes School Philadelphia F. B. Clausen St. Paul's Lioan

Remains of Mrs Frink Taken to Lockwood's Folly

Mrs Sarah Frink died yesterday at 1310 South Second street. Her remains were moved to Lockwood's Folly South Carolina for interment after a service at 8 pm at the O Wolf residence conducted by Rev W G Hall of the Southside Baptist church.

New Chart of South Shore of Long Island Published

The Commerce Department announces U S Coast and Geodetic Survey chart No 578 South Shore of Long Island Inland Waters from Shinnecock Bay to Great South Bay at 140 000 scale priced 50 cents. It covers a 50 mile stretch in two sections and includes inland waterways, shoal areas tinted blue for depths three feet and less, and roads linking water front towns for motor car use.

Department of Commerce U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey Long Island Shinnecock Bay Great South Bay Great Peconic Bay East Rockaway Inlet Bellport Bay South Oyster Bay Long Island Railroad Ocean Beach United States Coast Pilot

Former Governor Glenn Returns Home From Wake

Former Governor R B Glenn is back in Winston Salem after a brief trip and illness concerns. He postponed a Brunswick County speech in Shallotte and entrusted State Democratic Committee Chairman Thomas Warren to fill his appointments. Grant and Martin will address Brunswick voters in Glenn’s absence.

R. B. Glenn Winston- Salem Shallotte B. J Willingham Brunswick Glenn Thomas D. Warren State Demcratic Committee Whiteville Chadbourn Wilson L. Clayton Grant, Esq L. V. Martin Dispatch Shalotte

Carnival Couple Wed Under Loyal Boys Club Auspices

Miss Viola Wilson and Mr Jack Henderson of the Great American Shows wed yesterday afternoon in the Busy City. Judge G W Bornemann officiated. The bride, a performer in the Illusion Show, hails from Easton Pennsylvania. the groom from Chicago.

Judge Bornemann Robert Strange Loyal Boy’s Club Viola Wilson Jack Henderson G. W. Bornemann Miss Wilson Young Herman Mr. Henderson Birmingham Pennsylvania Easton Chicago

International Commission to Rule on Million Dollar Case

Former Governor Glenn heads to Ottawa to rest as International Commission reviews a six million dollar dispute over Winnipeg damming that flooded U S farmland. The three Americans and three Canadians will hear the case with final findings binding.

Ture Winnipeg International Commission Glenn Supreme Court

Presbytery to Meet in White Hill Church This Fall

The forty-ninth session of Wilmington Presbytery of the North Carolina Synod will meet at White Hill church in Seven Springs Wayne county on October 4 and 5. Rev Drs McClure Wells and Hollingsworth are on the program with Dr Akerman designating an opening speaker. The presbytery includes 57 churches in nine counties and is served by 22 ministers.

McClure Wells Wilmington North Carolina Synod White Hill Church Seven Springs Wayne County Joseph Akerman Augusta A. D. McClure J. M. Wells First Presbyterian Church W. F. Hollingsworth James Sprunt

First Baptist Sunday School Campaign Aims for 700 Members

White ribbons symbolize the drive as 700 members target the First Baptist Sunday School. Rally Day cards circulate citywide while enrollment steadily climbs toward the goal of 709 students.

First Baptist Sunday School

Spanish Steamer Luisa Arrives For Cotton and Iron

The Spanish steamer Luisa with Captain J B Madariaga aboard arrived around 8 am and docked at Seaboard terminal to load 600 tons of Alabama pig iron and 700 bales of cotton for Genoa Italy. The iron originates from the Birmingham mine districts and was partly loaded from Baltimore.

Luisa Genoa Italy J. B. Madariaga Seaboard Terminal Baltimore Birmingham Seaboard

Jeter Hurt to discuss normal and abnormal at church meeting

Rev John Jeter Hurt of the First Baptist church leads a midweek gathering tonight to explore Christian normalcy and variations including normal and abnormal behavior. The talk centers on moral interpretations within faith practice.

John Jeter Hurt First Baptist Church

Cork Oak Thrives on Poor Soil Belief Stirs Scheme

An editor’s quip cites a claim that Spanish cork oak grows best on poor soil and dismisses it as a potential scheme. The exchange notes skepticism about the claim and hints at contention over the idea.

Planning for State Convention in Elizabeth City

Elizabeth City gears up for the Baptist State Convention gathering on December 6 with a large scale program. The Blackwell Memorial church hosts the assembly as city leaders pledge hospitality, and demonstrative sessions will feature Dr. H. T. Vann, Dr. Chas. E. Brewer, and other noted Baptists.

Baptist State Convention Elizabeth City Blackwell Memorial Church Board of Aldermen H. T. Vann Chas. E. Brewer

Wilson considers cigarette plant location bids

Wilson on September 27 weighed adding the P Lorillard Co cigarette factory to its roster of plants. Norfolk Virginia and Charlotte emerged as dark horses with bids, while Wilson representatives who visited liked the offerings. Decision on site not yet final.

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