WILMINGTON PAYS
TRIBUTE TO HERO
Memorial Services For Arthur
Bluethenthal Held Today
BUSINESS SUSPENDED
For An Hour Beginning at
Noon the City Halted
Its Activities
MEMORIAL SERVICES
A Great Audience Assembled
at the Academy of Music
at 12:30 Loving
Tribute Paid
All Wilmington today paused for an
hour, beginning at noon, to pay tribute
to the memory of Arthur Bluethenthal,
the city's first-Two in the world-wide
struggle now being waged between the
forces of humanity and their enemies,
definite information of whose death
was received- here yesterday in mes
sages to his parents, Mr. and Mrs. L.
Bluethenthal. The whole city was in
mourning. Flags on public and office
buildings and at the Liberty shipyards
were at half-mast all day, and business
activities were suspended during the
period between 12 and 1 o'clock.
The culmination of the memorial
period was the mass meeting held at
the Academy of Music & 12 :30, which
was attended by hundreds of those
who knew and loved Arthur Bluethen
thal, the building being crowded to its
capacity. On the stage were repre
sentatives of the city's official and
civil life, friends of young Bluethen
thal and of the family, and representa
tives of the Red Cross and other or
ganizations. The stage was most ef
fectively decorated. On a stand at the
center and in front was a painting of
Bluethenthal, surrounded by laurel
wreaths. Floating above the picture
was the tri-color of France, and on a
stand Just in front were displayed the
flags of the nations allied against tha
central powers. Suspended high
above the picture was a service flag
with one star, and grouped aU around
the stage were American flags in pro
fusion, and the Stars and Stripes also
were draped from the boxes and bal
conies, creating a most effective scene.
The exercises were brief but most
impressive, from the opening words of
Mayor Moore, through the prayer by
Rev. S. Mendelsohn, short talk by
Dr. J. M. Wells, adoption of resolu
tions, to the benediction by Dr. Hurt,
the entire program lasting barely
more, than 30 minutes.
Moore opened the memorial exercises,
paying a most beautiful tribute to Ar
thur Bluethenthal. "We are assem
bled here," he said, "to pay tribute to
the first Wilmington boy to make the
supreme sacrifice by dying for you,
for me and for humanity." Mayor
Moore then told of the various parts
young Bluethenthal. played in the af
fairs ot life, during his early boy
hood, through his great career at
Princeton, where he won highest hon
ors as an ' athlete' and made a great
record . as a student. The speaker
touchlngly referred to the pleasant
associations the people of Wilmington
had had with the young man. "We
are grateful for such a man," said the
mayor. . "We are grateful that he has
lived and that he has shown us the
path to duty. He is now sleeping
among the lilies and poppies of
France. Women and children gather
at his grave and will thank God that
-America can send sucBmen to die
for them. The grave claims his mor
tal remains but no earth, brick or ce
ment can hold his spirit," declared the
jbiayor. "Good women will gather
cmiaren to tneir Dreasts and when the
twilight shadows fall about them, they
wUl look into the eyes of their little
f j in
ones ana a prayer wm ascend to the
Great White Throne to instil into
those children the lore and heroism of
-Arthur Bluethenthal. The prayers of
this community, of strong men, pure
women and innocent children go out
today for. the parents of the martyred
Bluethenthal,"' concluded Mayor
MOOre, , who lutsu piesmiieu xvev. a.
Mendelssohn, who, delivered one of
the most Impressive prayers that has.
been heard here in a long while.
,v- Scbopln's funeral march was then
' "clayed i by an orchestra, during which
all liehts in the Academy of Music
were switched off save one illumina-
tine the portrait- of young , Bluethen
thal. , .
V Br. If. M. Wells, of the First Pres-
byterian church, delivered a magnifl
cent eulogy to Bluethenthal before pre
senting the resolutions later adopted.
"Wilmington has but one heart today,"
said Dr. Wells, "and that heart Is very
sore. Above us here Is a service flag.
It has one star a gold star. It may
be the morning star God knows. It
may be the first, and others may twin
kle out as the shades of night fall. We
do not know. If it is necessary to
order that the world be free for other
stars to join, this one, we are willing.
Laurels are here. The Red Cross has
sent laurels the Red Cross he served
so well and in the service of which
he won the cross of war; the Red
Cross which possibly tenderly buried !
him. His old alma mater has sent
the laurel." Dr. Wells then told of
a recent visit he made to Princeton,
and there where the honors were re
corded of the famous athletes of that
institution in the past, none stood
higher than that of Arthur Bluethen
thal. Today, said the speaker, his
name stands at the head of the list
among the heroes who gave their all
for the cause of right and humanity.
Dr. Wells then offered the follow
ing resolution, which was adopted by
every person in the great audience
rising to their feet and standing
while Dr. John Jeter Hurt, bf the
First Baptist church, feelingly invoked
the aid of the God of our fathers to
aid us in fills hour of trial:
In Memoriam.
Arthur Bluethenthal was born in
Wilmington, N. C, November 1, 1891
and died in France on June 7, 1918.
He graduated from Princeton univer
sity with distinction in 1913 and short
ly thereafter entered the mercantile
business with his father, with which
he was identified until May, 1916,
when he entered the American Red
Cross ambulance service in France,
from which he was transferred to the
French aviation foreign legion on Sep
tember 8, 1917, with the commission
of corporal. For conspicuous bravery,
in the ambulance service at the battle
of Verdun he was decorated with the
Croix de Guerre. He also served with
distinction in the ambulance corps in
Serbia and Greece, and would have
been transferred to the American na-l
val aviation service some time ago ex
cept for his disinclination to leave the
French service while France was call
ing on every man to resist the ad
vance of the enemy on Paris.
He was one of the first Wilmington
boys to enlist in the European war,
and the first to shed his life blood in
the great world conflict for human
rights. Before his country declared
war against Germany, Inspired by the
example of Lafayette and Rocham
beau, he dedicated his young man
hood to the cause qf liberty, and enter
ing the French service sought, we
cannot doubt, to repay with his own
life if need be his part of the debt
due by his native country. And well
he paid the debt, and well he sleeps
In the sacred soil of glorious France!
He died with his face to the enemy,
preserving the best traditions of
rades with deathless courage. Deep Is
our gratitude that, though serving in
the French foreign legion, he fell with
in the American lines; that the hands
of American comrades laid him to
rest, and American pride and love
sung his requiem.
This young hero, forgetful of all
home ties and indifferent to an -alluring
business career, chose the rugged
path of service to an imperilled world.
Putting duty above self and service
above ease, he offered himself upon
the altar of human liberty, amidst the
acclaims of gratitude of a stricken
people, with honor to himself and
glory to his country.
Resolved, That the citizens of Wil
mington in mass meeting assembled
make this tribute to his valor and
acknowledgement of his sacrifice and
extend to the family of our first young
martyr in this world conflict for
righteousness', against the forces of
barbarism the assurance of our deep
sympathy in their great bereavement,
encouraging them to take comfort in
the thought that he gave his life in
the world's greatest crisis, that others
might live in peace, security and
honor.
Resolved, further, That a copy of
this proceeding be sent to the family.
of the deceased.
' " , Xaurel Wreaths
In addition to laurel wreaths sent
by the Red Cross and alumni of
Princeton wreaths were sent by the
Wilmington Rotary club, the Wilming
ton chamber of commerce, the Tem
ple of Israel and the school of the
Misses Hart and Brown, where young
Bluethenthal received his early train
ing. v
, Burled by Americans
According, to information received
by friends young Bluethenthal fell be
hind the American lines and was
buried with the American uniform, his
coffin being, draped with the Amer
ican and French flags. ,
BUSINESS
SPECIALS
HEUSSKNGER SERVICE.
For this service we use the Postal
Telegraph Cable Company's messengers.
They will call tor your ads." In the
same manner and 4 dick time as they
now cover the city for telegrams, night
lettergrams, cables, etc.
For further Information s to "ads."
call 176, but for telegraah service call
"Postal Telegraph."
WORK WANTED I Alvi READY
for the army; got my commission
and uniforms; now awaiting assign
ment. Am a graduate dentist; will
work at this or in drug store pend
ing call to the colors. What will
you offer to help me out? Lieut
G. B. Davidson, Gate City, Va.
6-17-5t
MECHANICS' HOME ASSOCIATION
opened its 56th series B. and L.
stock June 1st, but the snries is still
open. Take some investment stock
and help build new homes for ship
builders. Walker Taylor. President;
W. M. Cumming, Secretary. 208
Princess st. 6-5-tf
TRUNKS AND LEATHER GOODS OF
all descriptions. Tou will find at
Cbas. Finkelstein'a place. Guaran
tee you to save money 6 So. Front
. St. Phone 642. 4-19-tf
WARM WEATHER SPECIALS:
Wascot ginger ale, concentrated
f syrups, all flavors ; crushed fruits,
straws, Hershey's, Hooten's, Run
kel's and Greenfield chocolates,
Campfire marshmallows, ice cream
cones, dishers. Pennant peanuts,
Welch's grape juice, Cracker Jack,
chewing gum and cherry smash.
We also carry complete line produce
in season. Bear Produce & Mdse
Co. (Wholesale), No. 14 Market SL
Phone 452-453. 6-12-tf
CASH FOR OLD FALSE TEETH
Don't matter if broken. We pay up
to $15.00 per set; we also buy
crowns, bridgework and platinum.
Will send cash by return mail and
. hold goods 10 days for sender's ap
proval of our price. Mail to Mazer's
Tooth Specialty, 2007 S. 5th SL, Phil
adelphia, Pa. 5-31-21tj
WE DELIVER ALL MAGAZINES ON
date of issue when so requested.
Phone your order to 745. Gordon's
News Stand. 10-7-tl
LIST THAT HOUSE WITH ME IF
you really want to sell or rent it
Whether it be a big or a little house.
Every day you hold back you lose a
chance. H. F. Wilder, 207 Princess
SL 6-13-tf
WANTED TO BUY SOME CHEAP
Second-handed Bicycles. Apply
Queen City Cycle Co., 209 Market
St. Phone 862. 4-29-tf
FIVE PASSENGER FORD FOR
sale cheap. 207 Princess St. 6-13-tf
FOR RENT FURNISHED ROOM
with or without board to refined
man. Only one block from car line.
Phone 1999-J. 6-20-ltj
LOST ON OR NEAR DOCK STREET
between Sixth and Seventh, one of
the upright pieces that holds mir
ror to mahogany bureau. Reward
if returned to Dispatch office.
6-20-ltj
WE HAVE CALLS EVERY DAY FOR
homes ranging in price from $1,500
to $10,000. List your property with
us. We get results. A. W. Pate.
e-20-lt
FOR SALE A TWELVE-ACRE FARM
on macadam road, one mile south of
Steel Shipyard; a bargain. See us
today. A. W. Pate. 6-20-lt
Paris, Wednesday, June 19 George
Jacques Maur Pellissier, a literary his
torian principally on French and gen
eral literature of the nineteenth cen
tury,, died "today. . He was born in
1852. ?z
THE MUTUAL LIFE
INSURANCE CO.,
of New York.
A. B. Croom, Jr.,
Manager Wilmington District.
301 Southern Building
, , Phonee 489-1505
(Life Insurance Only)
"That's All."
FRUIT JARS, JELLY GLASSES, JAR
rubbers, galvanized tubs, brooms,
curtain stretchers, clothes baskets,
flower pots and enamelware at C.
H. Bornemann Department Store,
Seventh and Orange sts. 6-7-tf
HORSE FOR SALE ON ACCOUNT
of method of delivery will soil a
good horse. City Laundry, 26 North
Second st. jb-7-tf
IF YOUR HOUSE IS INSURED,
' when the fire comes all you suffer
is inconvenience. Otherwise you
must add to inconvenience dead loss.
Let us assume the risk of that loss
by insuring your house today. H. F.
Wilder, 207 Princess St. 6-13-tf
WE HAVE FOR RENT AN E5GHT-
room' house on Market St., a six
room furnished house on Grace Sr..,
a cottage and two good apartments.
H. F. Wilder, 207 Princess St.
. 6-13-tf
WE CAN PUT A NEW ROOF ON :
any kind of automobile top. It will i
pay you to see us. W. D. MacMillan,
Jr. 6JL9-3t
AUTOMOBILE ACCESSORIES AND
supplies. MacMillan's Garage is
headquarters for touring informa
tion. We know the roads. W. D.
MacMillan, Jr. 6-19-6t
LOST MONDAY, BUNCH OF FOUR
keys, in pos toff ice or on Front or
Market Sts." Finder please return
to Box 262. . . 6-19-ltj
I interest rerioa
3 Our regular interest period June 1st.
Deposits made now and through
June 2nd draw Interest from
June 1st and your ao
U count will receive &
S full months Inter-
S est' Sept. IsL
FOR SALE SMALL TELEPHONE
booth and several cheap tables; one
Underwood typewriter and desk;
one large book case, carbon paper,
typewriter ribbon and stenograph
er's copybook holders. Harris Prtg.
& Adv. Co. 6-l-3t
WANTED POSITION BY YOUNG
lady to do clerical work; could keep
light set of books or very ably as
sist bookkeeper. Have had very
good experience. Address "Clerk,"
care Dispatch. 6-18-3tj
MOVING DAY CALL UP TELE
phone 124 and get experienced men
to handle our :,urniture Big wag
ons, reasonable prices. Schloss,
Bear and Davis Co., 15 South Second.
GOVERNMENT NEEDS 20,000
clerks at Washington. Examina
tions everywhere July 7. Experi
ence unnecessary. Men and women
desiring government positions write
for free particulars to J. C. Leon
ard (former civil service examiner),
842 Kenois Bldg., Washington.
6-17-4tj
LOST ON CHESTNUT BETWEEN
Seventh and Fifth streets or Fifth,
street between Chestnut and Castle, ;
one five-dollar bill. - Please return ;
to 407 Castle street toy: "reward.-
; 6-20-ltj!
GIRL WANTED, TO STAY IN OFFICE
mostly to answer phone. State age.
in reply. P. O. Box442. 6-19-tf
FOUND ON THE EIGHT O'CLOCK
car from Wrightsville this morning,
one bunch of keys. Owner can have
same by coming to the Dispatch of
fice. 6-17-tf
OUR JUNE S&RIES B. & L. STOCK
is still open. Mechanics Home As
sociation. Walker Taylor, presi
dent; L. Stein, vice president; W.
M. Cumming, secretary. 208 Prin
cess St. 6-18-tf.ex.sun.
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art That
Today
WANTED SODA "FOUNTAIN OR
bar fixtures; must be reasonable
and in good condition. Also coun
ter cases, refrigerator, cash regis
ter, vending machines. What have
you? What price? Hanaford, care
Dispatch. 6-19-ltj
SEASIDE COTTAGE, WRIGHTS-
ville Beach; splendidly located;
open for the season; transients or
permanent guests at reasonable
prices; visiting conventionists ac
commodated. Mrs. Jordan, Station
5. 6-20-4t
For
Sale
WANTED REGISTERED DENTIST;
North Carolina; good proposition to
right man. Address Dentist, Dis
patch. 6-19-tf
WANTED WILL PAY GOOD PRICE
for eight or ten nice Rhode Island
Red hens, buffs preferred; must be
nice, big, plump birds not over 18
months old; also like to buy nice
spring rooster. Address J. T. Hughes
care General Delivery, Wilmington,
N. C. 6-19-2t
OLD TOPS MADE INTO NEW BY US
We can re-cover that old top and
put on new back curtain and make
it like new. See us. W. D. Mac
Millan, Jr. 6-19-3t
THE DU PONT COMPANY
At
v.
HOPEWELL, VIRGINIA
Needs Skilled Tradesmen
1 . " At Once.
Shop Machinists, Welders,
Sheet Mental Workers, Boiler-
Makers, Carpenters.
Eight-hour day, and trans
portation refunded after thirty
days' satisfactory service.
Don't write ; come prepared for
work, with tools.
Work for an essential war
industry and so help Uncle
Sam win the war I
if: i II
ill
6-4-tf
25,000 Judge Cooley Cigarsr 50
to box."
6,750 Old Virginia Cheroots, 250
to box.
22,850 Serv-Us Cigars, tins, 25
to box.
8,000 Serv-Us Cigars, boxes, 50
to box.
18,400 Y. M. C. A. Cigars, 50 to
box.
8,150 Lango Cigars, 50 to box.
6,400 Golden Eagle Cigars, 100
to box.
D.L.GORE CO
Wilmington, N. Q.
INTENTIONS . DO NOT EARN OR dRAW INTEREST
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Join Y. M. C. A. war
secretaries.
Act immediately, we
beg. i
W. B. Cooper
& Co.
Wilmington, N. C.
SECURITY AGAINST WANT IN
. OPEN A SAVINGS ACCOUNT
AGE
Four Per Cent
Interest
Commercial and Trust Accounts Solicited
This Bank welcomes new depositors, no riatter how
small the account. We encourage the starting of a small
account. Begin the day right by opening an account to
day. A little put away each week a steady, well-
planned method of saving is the best habit that can be
formed.
SAVE AND BE SAFE
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We Carry High Grade
Material and offer our best M
services.
W.B. THORPE & CO.
Phone 789. I
TO ALL NEWCOMERS
As much as we would like to, it is impossible to m
of you personally. We are therefore using this medium
a most hearty welcome to our city.
bet each one
to extend
If you are looking-for a safe, convenient and
bank to open a checking account, or to deposit your
they will draw interest, you will find the Citizens'
these requirements and welcome any business you may
THE CITIZENS' BANK
Corner Second and Princess Sts. Wilmington, N. C.
accommodating
,, where
answer all
favor us with.
savings,
will
A MeiDinsr nana to tne covs Uver mere
" Do Your Bit More If You Cam
BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS
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Every timeyou make a purchase invest your change In VAR
SAVINGS STAMPS. j
Deprive yourself of some little unnecessary luxury BUY WAR
SAVINGS STAMPS. .
SMOKE A CIGAR LESS A DAY BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS.
DRINK ONE LESS SODA A DAY BUY WAR SAVINGS STAMPS.
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MURCHISON BANK
EVERY WOMAN
Should have a Bank Account, and as the woman of today
is entering more into the business affairs pf our com
munity, otir Bank wishes to extend to them an invitation
to make use of our Banking Facilities and toassure them
of every courtesy and attention to their business.
SPECIAL LADIES' DEPARTMENT
THE PEOPLES SAVINGS, BANK
LEETS
, Cashier
CORNER FRONT AND PRINCESS ST I
F. W. Dick, President J. HOLMES DAV
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