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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 06, 1917
Page
6
A 59 year old woman describes severe nervous strain and fatigue during change of life then recovery after using Cardui. She credits two bottles with regaining strength and says it also saved her daughter's life during a dreadful spell. The ad touts Cardui as a long trusted remedy for female ailments.
A city election warns that only fully registered voters may participate in the May development project and municipal vote. Registration books close tomorrow night at 9, with a maximum city contribution of 160 000 of which 40 000 is contingent on partners matching. The article urges readers to register now to avoid losing their voting rights.
One of the spring weddings was celebrated at the home of Mr. and Mrs. W. D. Meredith. Miss Custys Elizabeth Meredith wed Mr. John Havington Hightower with a small bridal party. They will honeymoon and reside in Raleigh after April 20.
Beginning at sunset on April 6 Jews worldwide observe Passover lasting seven days. The festival recalls Israelite deliverance from Egyptian bondage and the saving of firstborns. No leavened bread is eaten. matzoth is consumed during this period from Nissan 14 to Nissan 21.
Voting continues in the Red Cross Queen contest with Miss Gladys McEachern still leading, as Mary Houston gains yesterday and Mary Pickett climbs, pushing Vera Furlong to fourth. Several lower contenders lurk ready for a late surge. Hornet's Jewelry promotes the prize for the top three, while Red Cross work boosts public interest. Noon official count outlines the lineup.
The Kiel and Nicaria, two German merchant ships, were boarded by Seminole cutters and found to have heavily damaged and missing machinery, making them unusable for immediate service. Harbour master Captain Edgar Williams oversees seven crew on the vessels with Colonel Taylor in charge of customs, while immigration authorities direct the crew housed at the Marine Hospital.
A 19th century medical column links cold weather to rheumatism via uric acid buildup. It cites Prof Alex Haig, notes water changes and brick dust sediment, and advises increased water intake, an uric acid dissolver called Anuric, and occasional liver stimulation with a laxative.
The Austro-Hungarian press largely ignores President Wilson's speech. Editors say reliable U.S. government attitude is scarce creating uncertainty about U S policy while some doubt Wilson's motives and others warn against a worsening of U S Austria Hungary relations.
Solicitor Charles L. Abernathy of New Bern toured the city yesterday as a candidate for Congress from the Third district. He said he had warm assurances of strong support from many friends. Ernest S. Benson, a Wilmington-born pharmacist, has joined Payne Drug Company in New Bern. W. H. Bove of Hilton also visited the city on business yesterday.
Tomorrow night’s parade aims to boost recruiting for the newly formed cavalry unit led by the Wilmington Drum and Bugle Corps. The Cavalry Troop lists 82 names, the Naval Militia 42, and the Boys' Brigade unit is expanding rapidly. Engineers, recently back from the border, may move within the state for guard duty.
Sheriff George C. Jackson announced he will sleep in his office while conditions remain unsettled. Citizens may reach him at any hour by calling the office phone for communication.
The funeral for Mrs Elizabeth A Burriss who died at her home No 212 Queen Street will be held tomorrow morning at the residence. Interment will be private.
The remains of Mr W J Reaves who died at the Harper Tankersy Sanitarium Wednesday afternoon were laid to rest in Bellevue cemetery after a church service at 3 30 o clock. The funeral was attended by members of the Junior Order of United American Meedholm, of which he was a member.
A service will be held tomorrow morning at 10 30 from the residence and the interment will follow at Bellovuyn Cemetery.
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