Deaths of Frederick Bear, Capt. Harris Alderman, Julia Dosa, Mary Powell in Feb. 5, 1922 Newspaper

Frederick Davis Bear Dies in New York City. . . Wilmingtonian Was in Metropolis on Business—Remains to be Brought Here

Hundreds of persons in Wilmington and throughout North Carolina will be shocked and grieved to learn of the sudden death of Frederick Davis Bear, which occurred in New York City Saturday morning at 11:35 o’clock at the home of his sister, Mrs. M.B. Schloss, after a very short illness. The news of the demise of the well known Wilmingtonian was received here yesterday about noon by relatives.

Mr. Bear left the city about 10 days ago for New York City, intending to spend a short pleasure visit there with his sister, Mrs. Schloss. A few days ago he developed pneumonia and sank steadily until the end came yesterday. The remains are expected to arrive in the city Monday morning. The hour of the funeral service and interment is to be announced later.

Mr. Bear was the son of the late sol and Henrietta Bear, of this city. He was born July 28th, 1888, and was in his 35th year. He was educated in Wilmington and at Irvin School, Tarrytown, N.Y. For the past several years he was associated with his brother, J. Irvin Bear, in the firm of Bear Produce and Merchandise company. Mr. Bear was unusual in many ways. His exceedingly charitable disposition won for him many friends, and his work for the church was untiring. He was secretary and treasurer of the Temple of Israel and was vice-president of the I.O.B.B. a local Jewish organization.

Surviving the deceased are five sisters, Mrs. Sol Sternberger, Mrs. Julius Sternberger and Mrs. Rebecca Sternberger, of this city; Mrs. M.B. Schloss of New York City; and Mrs. Sig Wallace of Statesville; also two brothers, J. Irvin Bear of this city and Isadore Bear of New Haven, Conn.

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Many Attend Funeral of Capt. Alderman. . . World War Ace of British Flying Corps Laid to Rest

The funeral of Capt. Harriss P. Alderman, the Wilmington boy who, as a member of the British Royal Flying Corps, performed many heroic deeds in the World war, and who died after a long illness at the home of is aunt, Mrs. Theresa Agoatini, No. 19 South Sixth street, early Friday morning, was held yesterday afternoon at 3:30 o’clock. The services at the residence were largely attended as were those at the graveside in Oakdale cemetery. The numerous magnificent floral offerings attested to the high esteem in which the young man was held in this city.

Approximately 50 members of the Wilmington Post No. 10, American Legion, gathered at the legion hut at 3 o’clock and marched to the home of the late airman. From there they accompanied the remains to the cemetery. The fellow legionmen of Captain Alderman contributed a beautiful floral design to the many offerings.

Dr. William H. Milton, rector of St. James’ Episcopal church, conducted the services at the Agostini home, and the services at the graveside were conducted by Rev. W.H. Wheeler, assistant rector of St. James’ church.

The pallbearers were: Harmon Rorison, Fowler Morrison, Andrew H. Harriss Jr., Albert F. Perry, Robert M. Williams and Horace Cooper.

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MRS. JULIA DOSA

Funeral services for Mrs. Julia Dosa, who died Friday at the James Walker Memorial hospital, were held at 10 o’clock yesterday morning at St. Mary’s Pro-Cathedral. Pallbearers were Andrew Kranick, John Kaposy, B.F. Applewhite, E.L. Lee, D.M. Canoll and Thomas E. Applewhite. Interment was made in Oakdale cemetery.

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MRS. MARY E. POWELL

Mrs. Mary E. Powell died at her home, 411 Brunswick street, Friday evening ag 5:20 o’clock. She had been ill but a very short time, and members of the family thought her condition was improving. The end came suddenly, and was a shock to all who knew her.

Mrs. Powell was in the 69th year of her age, a native of Maple Hill, N.C., and a consistent member of the Baptist church of that place.

There are three sons, W.P., L.T. and P.D. Powell, and two daughters, Mrs. J.W. Riley and Miss Leona Powell, all of this city, who survive the mother.

The remains were taken to Maple Hill yesterday morning, the family following later, and the burial will be in the family cemetery Sunday morning.

From The Wilmington Morning Star, Sunday, Feb. 5, 1922. When I saw "St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral" in Julia Dosa's obituary I wondered what that could mean. I'd never come across a Roman Catholic Church that was a "pro-cathedral." According to Wikipedia, the Basicila Shrine of St. Mary is a minor basicila shrine of the Catholic Church. It was dedicated a Pro-Cathedral in 1912 but was returned to a parish church when the Diocese of Raleigh was formed.