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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1916

Page

6

First Annual Union Session in Wallace Presbyterian Church

The North Carolina Christian Endeavor Union Wilmington District will hold its first annual session October 10 and 11, 1916 at Wallace Presbyterian Church. Carl Lehmann Southern State Secretary will attend. Invitations issued for the Sholar Cowell wedding for October 11 at 5:15 pm at Fifth Avenue Methodist Church Wilmington.

North Carolina Christian Endeavor Union Wilmington Wallace Presbyterian Carl Lehmann Christian Endeavor Union Marvin Jason Cowell Fifth Avenue Methodist Church North Carolina

Red Riding Hood Shoe Ad Draws Wilming ton Contrast

Manager Wessell of the Wilmington Shoe Company highlights a fall ad in The Dispatch featuring Red Riding Hood shoes for children. A window display shows Red Riding Hood in a red cloak with a basket against a cloud oil painting backdrop. President Wilson may travel from Long Branch to Princeton for the Democratic primaries. St Louis hosts the National Smoke Prevention Association annual convention.

Wessel Wessell Wilmington Shows Company Dispatch Little Red Riding Hood Grandma's Grandma Red Riding Wilmington Shoe Company the Dispatch Red Riding Hiood Wilson Long Branch Princeton N. J St. Louis National Smoke Prevention Association

Skookum Jim Dies Leaving Klondike Legend Behind

Telegraph from Daws Yukon Territory reports Jim Skookum Mason died after spending his Klondike fortune. Once rich from Rabbit Creek gold, he lost his riches and spent years prospecting again, ending his life in relative poverty. His strike sparked Alaska’s early gold rush era and transformed the Yukon’s history.

Daws On Yukon Territory Skookum Jim Rabbit Creek Skum Jim Alaska Yukon River Klondike Yukon Swiash George” Carmack Carmack Dyea Hve Isaac Shookum Jim Cultus Charlie K’neith Cultus K'neth Skookunt Robert Henderson Canada Henderson Gold Wanker Creek Gold Bottom George Mrenttom Carnack Jim Charlie Wold Klondige Bonanza Creek Seattle Dyea Trail Carcross Bishop Bompas Percy Reid Rompa James Mason Allin Ile Bonanga

Lipinsky Travelers Return from East Tour

Mr. L Lipinsky returns from weeks long trip to Washington Philadelphia New York Baltimore and Wilmington North Carolina. Mr Morris Lipinsky visits town for a few days and plans to go back to Wilmington NC later.

Asheville L. Lipinsky Washington Philadelphia New York Baltimore Wilmington N. C Morris Lipinsky

Cape Fear River Stage Near Fayetteville Reads 2.4 Feet

The stage of the Cape Fear river at Fayetteville North Carolina reported yesterday at 8 a.m. was 2.4 feet. The measurement reflects river depth and may affect local waterway conditions and harbor activity.

Cape Fear River Fayetteville WN. C

St Cyprian’s Day Honoring Cyprian Martyrdom in 258

This observance marks St Cyprian’s Day honoring Thascius Caecilius Cyprian a church father who suffered martyrdom in 258. The note emphasizes his role and date of martyrdom.

St. Cyprian Thascius Caecilius Cyprian

Striking Colored Workers At Champion Compress Raise Wage Fears

Dr James Sprunt and W H Sprunt of Alexander Sprunt & Son issued a statement on the Champion Cotton Compress strike. They say the stoppage harms Wilmington's colored workers and local grocers while noting truckers seek hourly pay gains, and skilled tradesmen face irregular time amid wartime shipping pressures.

Phe James Sprunt W. H. Sprunt Alexander Sprunt & Son Champion Compress Wilmington Alex, Sprunt

Judge Glark on Soldier's Votes (Continued)

The piece notes campaign speeches by Republicans and Democrats with Raleigh visits. Attorney General Bickett returns to Raleigh and will speak at Smithfield at 2 PM. The Democratic governor candidate travels from Raleigh, aiming to address state issues as national topics wane. Chair Man Warren and Secretary Collie plan to attend.

Raleigh Bickett Smithfield North Carolina Man Warren Collie

Notice by Publication in Suit for Adultery

Public notice in New Hanover County states Nettie Commonk vs A V Simmons for fornication and adultery. Defendant is non resident. must appear at October term 1916 of the Superior Court, New Hanover County, by October 25 or face judgment by default. Clerk W N Harriss signs.

North ‘Arottin New Hanover County John R.iniler oPiaintit Mary Miller New H Hanover Rod Oh Nilon and Tiuvanke Oar Ana .Ck G G. Empin State of North Carolina Ounty New Vanover Nettie Oummonk A. V. Simmons Chivoren North Carolina New Hanover

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Sholar-Cowell John T. Sholar Sarriett Touise J. Edwin Bunting Fort Gaines, Fla David Worth Loring Sumter, S. C Mr. Loring Latham G. Harriss United States Naval Academy Annapolis W. N. Harriss Bethany Presbyterian Church Pr. John Thames Bethany Sunday School Mary Page Christine Seitters Margaret Wright Luther C. Boon Luther C. Jr Peachland Rocky Point M. J. Marran Patchogue Long Island Southport Loyal Daughter's Dock Street Christian Church Christian Schulken Peabody Institute Miss Schulken FE. Schulken M. FE. Batchalor J. G. Batson Whiteville Roseboro, N JL. F. Mintz Misa Jenevia Mintz Phoenix B. T. Burbank Honlnla Mildred McMillen Tenchey James Walker Memorial Hospital Miss McMillen Red Riding Hood Atieprind George Carmack Inlaw Skookeum Jim A. D. Brown William L. Harlow Amelia H. Tarlo Masonic Temple Sehgal Vaty T Vantagé Viet Blucher Haat Fo Renens Vassee Aince Sas Iter Risssaedy Wade Nen Wach. Nc Vici Belk-Williams Company New Lot Boys’ School J. W. HeFuch’s Department Store Judge Glark Rage Three ENGR New Allmover County Victoria Arthufe Hauk Sunshine Girls Hiram Musical Kings Helen and Iris Kennedy Billie Burke Ethel Clayton Holbrook Blinn Alec B. Francis Emmet Corrigan Gerda Holmes Alistar
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