Stray Mongrels to be Muzzled and Restricted After Thursday
The Board of Health held a special session to adopt a plan to muzzle or restrain dogs for 42 days starting Thursday October 4 due to rabies concerns. Dr Charles T Nesbitt proposed four months but the board settled on 42 days with extension if symptoms appear, while noting enforcement would rest with police.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hhe
Board of Health
Charles T. Nesbitt
Dri Nesbitt
W. A. McGirt
Nesbitt
Brook G. Empie
Empie
Cheslys Esq
Slocumb
Wessell
New Hanover County
North Carolina
Wilmington
Eauby
New Hanover
Wilmington Builds First City Steamer For Cape Fear
The Wilmington Iron Works reports the city’s first steamship awaits final timber arrivals before launch. Material loss and transit delays push the debut to an unspecified date, while a safe river slide is prepared and two more vessels will follow. No grand launch is planned, but work continues steadily at nearby yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Wilmington Iron Works
Cape Fear
B.P. Bailey
Miss Alderman's School Opens at North Fifth Street
Miss Alderman's Select School will open the fall term at her home on North Fifth street tomorrow morning. The school is well known in the state and the coming year is expected to be highly successful for the institution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Fifth Street
Donations Report For Katherine Kennedy Home
Donations for the month to the Catherine Kennedy Home include items from several donors. Mrs H F Wilder provided groceries and fruit, Mrs Tom Bagley contributed groceries, Hicks Bunting and R Bellamy supplied drugs, and Independent and Plate Ice Companies gave ice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Katherine Kennedy
Catherine Kennedy
H. F. Wilder
Tom Bagley
Hicks Bunting
R. Bellamy
Navigation School Opens in Wilmington for Merchant Marine Careers
D L Brown of Boston arrives to direct the United States Shipping Board navigation school in Wilmington. The first session Monday at 7 30 PM at the W L I Armory outlines the five week course to prepare men for officer licenses from third mate to master. Sessions likely evening classes to fit day workers. licenses allow free ship employment with no government obligation.
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D.L. Brown
Boston
Wilmington
United ‘States Shipping Board
Brown
Cape May
N. J
Savannah
W. L. I. Armory
United States Steamboat
United States Shipping Board
Mathewson Starred With Three Shutouts in 1905 Series
Christy Mathewson of the Giants pitched three shutout games against the Athletics in the 1905 series, showcasing dominant pitching performances for his team.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christy Mathewson
Giants
Athletics
Public Schools Ready To Open In City
The city public schools are prepared to open tomorrow with enrollment beginning and staff ready after a summer of training. Supt. John J. Blair enters his 20th year leading a system that has expanded with new brick buildings and enhanced classrooms. A Ford touring car struck a dray man named Lotfis Hawkins near Third and Walnut, then fled. Hawkins, taken to James Walker Memorial Hospital, remains unconscious with possible skull fracture as police seek the driver.
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John J. Blair
Wilmington Public School System
Ningsbid
Lotfis Hawkins
Third
Walnut Streets
Hawkins
James Walker Memorial Hospital
Final Sermon O7 Series Is This the Last Great War
Rev Dr J J Hurt of the First Baptist Church will deliver his concluding war sermon this evening. The preacher discusses whether this is the last great war and reflects on past wars in the ongoing sermon series.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. Hurt
John Jeter, Hurt
First Baptist Church
Hurt
Robert F Coleman Elected Superintendent at First Baptist
Robert F Coleman was unanimously elected superintendent of the First Baptist Sunday School succeeding Davis H Howes Jr who left to work with the Army YMCA in France. Coleman is described as universally liked by all who know him and has provided read service to the school.
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Robert F. Coleman
Davis H. Howes
First
Baptist Sunday School
Davis H. Howes, Jr
Army
France
Coleman
Opers
Anlee
Wilmington Historical Spots Committee to Mark Local Places
A Wilmington committee under Mayor P Q Moore will oversee marking historic sites funded by a 2500 dollar annual appropriation for two years. The board includes Dr James Sprunt Eugene Martin Rev A J Howell and W A McGirt with duties to select sites such as Confederate headquarters Cornwallis home and Market Street landmarks. The effort aims to boost visitor interest and preserve Cape Fear history.
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General ‘Assembly
Board of County Commissioners
Wilmington
P. Q. Moore
James Sprunt
Eugene
Fort Fisher
Lower
Cape Fear
America
Lower Cape Fear
Plymouth Rock
Jamestown
Boston
King George's
Historical Commission
Bishop Darst to Speak at Masonic Feast Tomorrow
Bishop Thos C Darst of East Carolina will deliver the principal address at the Feast of Tishri harvest festival at the Masonic Temple tomorrow evening. Mrs W W Wilson of Raleigh Grand Secretary will preside as toastmaster with members of the 14th degree and their ladies in attendance. A large banquet is planned and the event will start at 8 30 p m.
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Tishri
Thos, C. Darst
East Carolina
Masonic Temple
W. W. Willson
Raleigh
Grand Lodge of Masons of
North Carolina
New Trustee Elected at Oakdale Cemetery Directors Meet
Acceptante resigns from Dr. James Sprunt as trustee. Clayton Giles Jr. elected to fill vacancy. Committee named to draft by laws governing cemetery operations to replace 1874 rules. Gates to remain unlocked during transition and no exhumations until regulations are met. Bellamy explains statute on prevailing questions.
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James Sprunt
Oakdale Cemetery
Clayton Giles, Jr
Messrs
H. L. Fennell
W. H.yopp
John B. Bellamy
William #. Springer
Bellamy
Work day eight hours and higher pay push
The United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners in Wilmington moves to enforce an eight hour day with minimum fifty cent wages and overtime pay. The plan, backed by the Wilmington Trades Council, sets Sunday and holiday double pay and wage protections for apprentices and disabled members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and
Joiiners
Carpenters and Joiners
Wilmington
Carpenters’ and Joiners
Ray Pollock
American Federation of Labor
N. C
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners
United Brotherhood
General Office
R. Pollock
lPresident Carpenters” and Joiners
Wilmington, N. C
Mrs A M Weddell Fractures Hip in Fall
Mrs A M Weddell suffered a fractured hip after a fall at her South Fifth Street home and was admitted to James Walker Memorial Hospital for treatment where she is reported resting easy. She serves as president of the National Special Aid Society in the city and has been active in organizing support for the society.
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A. M. Weddell
James Walker Hospital
A. M. Waddell
South Fifth Street
James’ Walker Memorial Hospital
Install Officers and Showcase Plan for County Fair
The Fifth Avenue Methodist Sunday School installs officers at 11 o'clock with a full program including hymns prayers and remarks. The Corn Show Live Stock Conference and Poultry Exhibit are organized with county committees and farm agents, planning a November fair with cash prizes and premium details to be announced soon.
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Fifth Avenue Methodist Sunday School
Jesus
W.H. Schaefer
Hom
Jos. Little
Burgaw
Colonel Chase Brings Fort Regulars to City Attending Academy Event
More than two hundred regulars from the fort visited the city yesterday to attend the Academy of Music attraction. Colonel Chase, who commands the fort, favors giving soldiers leisure opportunities and expects similar visits weekly. A special train carried the servicemen to town at noon facilitating travel to Southport. Families and friends are anticipated to join them at the fort today.
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Chase
Academy of Music
Southport
Colored men sought for stevedore and service regiments at Newport News
A letter from Coast Artillery recruiting officer Captain Edward B. Dennis states large demand for colored men to join stevedore regiments, quartermaster corps, and the national army at Newport News Virginia. Applicants would enter as privates and a recruiting officer may be sent if sufficient interest exists.
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Quartermaster Corps
National Army
Newport News
Coast Artillery Corps
Hannibal Godwin
Dennis
Rental Agency Sold to George B Applewhite
Deal closed between James and James and Mr Apple James and James Inc Souther building sells the rent department. George B Applewhite will continue the real estate buying and insurance business. He will move his offices to 1 2 Princess Street on October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James
Apple James & James, Inc
Souther Building
George B. Applewhite
Rocal Regimate
Tober 1
Princess Street
Sermons on Home Life and Courtship at Grace M E Church
Rev M T Plyler will discuss the performance of the Home at Grace M E church this evening. He will present discourses on The Mannance of Courtship and The Mannance of Marriage, followed by a session on The Mannance of Maturity addressing common community concerns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. T. Plyler
M. T. Fist
Grace Metrist Church
Fireman Suffered Severe Burns In Mill Explosion
Lee Pickett a mill fireman sustained severe burns to hands and face from an explosion last Thursday morning. He received treatment from W. Houston Moore and is able to be on the streets.
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Lee Pickett
Bel Cotton
W. Houston Moore
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D. L. Brown
Moore
Bishop Darst
Oakdale
Carpenters
Mars
Europe
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Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Wilmington,n. C
Fifth Avenue Sunday
Revi
W.H. McCracken
Covenant
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