TOE WILMINGTON DISPATCH. SUNDAY. MAY 12. 19isl
RED CROSS BULLETIN.
;Ve are sorry to report 'a, falling "off
. attendance this week and want jto
arge our members to gre Iter -efforts
the coming ween, uo aax. iei xne
weather keep you away; our
are cool and pleasant, and we
for
ffarm
i-nflffiS
need every minute of your time that
vnu can spare.
We want you to ask our friends not
forget that the work rooms need
L will gladly accept donations of
nv kind. Mrs. W. L. Parsley has
t eiven us one case of gauze and
Vt extra bolts and in tact, gives
SS f to help in this way?
vp would also be very grateful for
c i. 1 x i.LI 4.1. .4.
chairs, caoniBio ur utu-ieo iimi
lent or given, we nave nan
nf Dr. Moore's office furni-
gauze
Mrs.
spending several months with
Florence Oliver. .
The Woman's Missionary society
met with Mrs. S. ; M. Oliver last Mon
day afternoon.
There was an entertainment In" the
ischool building here last Friday night
for the benefit iof the Red Cross.
About $15 was realized from the en
tertainment. l - i . . j. -.. f-
be
any
can
the use
Vint
u ' .mnrial room at the James Wal-
vr Memorial hospital, and we would
Je glad to have some given or lent
Engagement Announcement.
Warsaw, May ll.-Of wide, interest
to both North Carolina and Washing
ton social circles Is the announce
ment by Mrs. Thos. B. Peirce. of
Warsaw, North Carolina, of the en
gagement of her daughter. Miss Mar
garet Hill Peirce. to m; wniirL
I rme' of Washington, D. C.
,J . ,a a men"er of one of
V.d 'ro?lnen' southern families,
and is during the war, serving in
the fuel administration work of th
"government Miss pAim . n
that has been sent to furnish . known throughout North Carolina for
I hn .11.. 1
"uuwauonai as well as - social
activities. Two years ago she was
called to the capital city by Judge
Touts and others to become director
of. a new school for the training of
umvufsn ior small children. Since
inat ume Miss Peirce has success-
xuujr esiapusned the school in her
own name, and removed it to Con
necticut avenue. Dunont Cii
Miss Peirce has been honored by a
number of social and educational so
cieties, which have taken as active
interest in the - promulgation of the
metnoas she has so successfully test
ed.
ine wedding will take place In
Warsaw on June 15 in the Presbv
terian church, after which the couple
I will return to Washington as their
applicators; members permanent place of residence.
fire department, a.uuu
.."In hii the spirit of tne Uttie
U v ito gave a little play and made
Hniiar Just among the little friends
what a wonaer-
. dnllar 2
7 vor neiKhborhoou.
,,,, i-e it would be.
' Report of Work Room.
..r-iv.r.e. 383; tampons,
2.147: pads. 809: swivel,
q;2- applicators
2,485;
Total surgi
1,368
ct Jonns
d1vinte1rQPark unit: 525 bags.
The following donations are very
-ntpfully received: Dr. J. H. Hon-
i7fi aoDlicaiors; Hemenway
no . j.
school. 309
headquarters
applicators
tin foil;
cators;
Ella Ray Smith aonateu The T. M c. A tnHa -Ho oIt,.
nc t)m.ct Pn-wnn SiVO aonll-
SnT imm motion picture films than was the to-
this
Woman s
ment ciud, country three years ago.
0JXIUW XiWTW I, , A. A. J .
nmvA nmtnii SK? " output oi an me sraaios in
-.,fviif scnool
Northam, teacher, proceeds of play,
ii ? Mrs W. L. Parsley, from sale of
vegetables. $3.60; Miss Ella Lamb,
ii- Mrs W. N. Harris, 20 pairs socks,
Fort Caswell, frpm National Spec
J Aid; Mr G-. W. Trask, 5; Ada
fmm little play, $1.
rnuu, - . - .
no having scraps oi wwi, u
ffivtr how small, please turn them
Vp Vi?ttlng room, as they are aent
0-usuarters, rewoven, redyed and
te'n can be used for knitting.
"?a-,iort from knitting room, May 3
v:o,r, rinnftv. sauare: Mrs. H. Ii.
Lane"'9 pairs wristlets; Miss Mary
Brown, 3 pairs socks; Mrs. Cleaves,
neater; Mrs. Dwight -C. Haver. 2
wristJets: Miss Margaret Qar-
L howt: Miss Jennie Gilchrist,
pair socks; Mrs. S. Solomon, sweater-Miss
Rowe Wiggins, pair socks;
v s P. Collier, sweater; -Mrs. An-
sweater: Ruth and
varv Willoughby, 2 pairs wristlets;
ffi?s Janie Dunn, pair wristlets; Mrs.
. t TtiarV dr wristlets ;Mrs. Bax-
bt fi iauares: Miss Louise Rutland,
Miss Northam, pair socks;
Miss Annie Baltzer, pair socks; Mrs.
rnm TTaxdin. Dair socks; Mrs. Jno.
iTncceii nair wristlets: Mrs. Gregg,
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Mica a ire waiK.er. uor
mf Mrs. Jno. Murchison, pair
snrks: Miss Jane Russell, pair socks
mri weatpr: Miss Margaret Bordeaux,
pair socks; Mrs. Bannenbaum, sweat-cr-
Christine Stevenson, socks;
St Andrew's unit, 4 pairs socks and
CTrao tor Mrs c. W. Worth, pair
snrVR! Miss Asnie Price, 2 pair
nnirc- Mis Hp.wiett. sweater.
TVuintPrf- Mrs. Pembroke Jones, $o,
a friend, pair socks; Bettie Worth
Sprunt, square; Miss Marie Walker,
fr wristlets: Mrs. Walter Hanner,
m nnon rjH9 Plnmmer 3
Bquares; Mrs. W. E. Spnmt, sweater;
arv TTnfnrins. 2 sauares: Miss Jen-
ir anoks: Mrs. H. L.
FptiupI swpatpr: Mrs. H. Bluethen-
thni m nnnppft wool. 1 pair wrist-
st MrtVb unit, 2
nrVfl 1 cwoatftr! Mrs. W. A.
Dick. 2 nairs socks; Miss Carrie Mel-
vin, pair socks, Kerr, N. C.
MARR1ETTA.
In selecting gifts, are pfjten, nearly equal in pleasant
memory to the time of presentation.
When you call for the dainty wrist-watch, which
the little lady graduate will be so glad ta have, or for
the dignified time piece, a young man's necessity,
we'll try so to serve you that the memory of the trans
action will cause a smile.
Quality Very Fine
Prices Very Reasonable
: Since 1967
FBHRTS
Marietta.. N. C. Mav 11. The lo
cal school closed Wednesday, May
1, with a concert the night before,
p t Peocicv of "RAlfilzh. made a
verv forceful speech on the war, why
ve are In It, etc. It was educating
and inspiring to hear his masterful
message. Despite high prices and it
being -wheatless day the dinner was
plentiful.
Miss Clara Bowls, of Hickory, vis
visiting her cousin, Mrs. W. M. Oli
ver.
Jerry Reynolds and neice. Miss Rey
nolds, of Mt. Airy, are spending wis
veek with Mr. Reynolds' sister, Mrs
P. C. Henley.
Miss Maeeie Brideman. who has
been spending some time with Mrs
Leon Henley, left for her home Thurs
aay.
Mr. and Mrs. W. P. Oliver and lit
tle son, Master John Frank, spent last
eek end in Lumberton, visiting rel
atives and friends.
Mrs. Mollie Roberts is spending
some time at Nichols.
Mrs. Grover Britt. of Lumberton,
sPent the wek-end here with her pa
rents, Mr. and Mrs. J. B. Hamilton.
Miss Laura Rrarborn. one of the
teachers in the school here, left Fri
day for her home at Mt. Gilead. Miss
Cherry, another teacher, will leave for
cer home Monday.
Miss Tannle Oliver spent last Sat
uray in Lumberton.
Miss Viola Watson was a Lumber
n visitor Monday.
R. Surles, of Proctorsville, was
tere Monday.
Grover Page, of Proctorsville, was
rtlS0 a visitor here Monday.
fn; SrSes Cherry and Scarboro left
Z Moravian Falls and Mt. Gilead,
rePectively, Monday.
j)'' ana Mrs. B. O. Trownsend, of
mot?' came t0 8ee Mr- Townsend's
v. Mrs- S. McOliver, Saturday.
da lsend returned to Dunn Sun-
. ' Ullt Mrs. will ha i
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1 Serve
Ice
Cold
You'll meet with a most pleasant surpris
the moment you taste Ambrosia. It has that
smooth, subtle flavor only found in Bever
ages made from nutritious cereals.
ORDER A CASE SENT HOME
At Restonrants, Hotels, Clubs, Cafes, Fountains, Drag and Grocery Stores
CENTRAL CONSUMERS CO., Inc., Louisville, Ky.
WAGNER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
Wholesale Distributors
Water and Orange Streets P. O. Box 604
Phone 1191
Conservative Progress.
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(fl tW 111 sa vsa vsr , ,ny
Ham unusual oppoituity 1
for
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sPendi;
of Hickory, is
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Mrs u me tlme with her cousin,
. ivi. uiiver,
y,::1?- Mom
"ct home
e Roberts will leavo for
at Raeford today, after
Steel s
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PLANT
Fronting Cape Fear River, Carolina Beach Boule
vardFor a Quick Buyer. Ideal for Subdivision
or Industrial Proposition. If Divided and Sold in
Lots Should bring $100,000. See Us at Once for
Low Price. The Price Will Sell It Easily
O. T. WALLACE,
TELEPHONE 1045
HOME BANK BUILDING
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Iiicreasedienue Necessary
For
leleBh
one
Company
Every person in North Carolina and elsewhere has been directly affected in his
personal and business life by the enormous increase in the cost of food and other
necessities and the increased cost of labor and material which has been experi
enced during the past four years. -
Individuals have met this situation by effecting economy in their personal life
and by seeking increases in their income. Private business concerns and many pub- -lie
utility enterprises have secured relief by increasing the price of goods they sell
or the service they render. Practically ths only service, the cost of which remain
the same to the public in spite of the increased cost of labor and material, is tele- .
phone service..
L The time has arrived when it is necessary to secure, additional revenue if
we are to render adequate and efficient general service in the State of North
Carolina and meet pur obligations to our patrons and to our government which
are impoised upon us as a public servant.
We have stated the situation frankly to the State Corporation Commissiori
and have requested authority, to increase our local exchange rates in .certain cit
ies based upon a complete exposition of our operations which show clearly that the
proposed increase in our revenue will by no means produce a reasonable return
upon our investment.
We have endeavored to meet our obligation to our employes by large increases
in the wagges paid to enable them to meet in a measure the increased cost of liv
ing, but the demand lor labor due to the commercial activity of the past
year and to government requirements has affected us just as it has every other in
dustry. In 1 9 1 6 we required one emjafcettBr every 4 1 stations in; lrth Carolina,
while in 1917 there was one employe to every 35 stations. This was not due to any
large increase in the number of stations but to the increased traffic and to the large
number of new and inexperienced employes who could not handle as much work
as a more experienced organization.
In January, 1 9 1 7, the salaries and wages paid in North Carolina amounted to
99 cents per station. In December, .191 7, this item amounted to $1.34 per station
and is now even greater.
In 1916 we disbursed 43.4 cents for salaries and wages out of every dollar
of revenue earned in North Carolina. In 1917 our employes received 50.4 cents
out of every dollar of revenue earned in North Carolina, and this figure is increas
ing. Our gross revenue in 1917 was $944,752. 1 8 an increase of $82.873.3 1 over
1916. Our salaries and wages paid were actually increased $64,096.75 in 1917,
which is at the rate of $120,662. .04 per annum, or $37,788.73 more than our in
crease in revenue in 1 91 7.
The estimated increase in revenue on the basis of the proposed rates will be
at least $50,000.00 per annum less then the increase in salaries and wages already
made and estimated to be necessary in 1918. It will not take care of the other in
creased expenses such as taxes, material, etc. With this increased revenue the
net result of our operations in North Carolina in 1918 will not equal the net result
in 1917.
A complete statement of these facts and many others will be presented in de
tail to the State Corporation Commission, but we want our patrons and the public
to be familiar with them and we indulge he hope that our request will appeal to you
as so reasonable that you will extend us your co-operation.
Southern Bell Telephone
and Telegraph Company
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