Plan for United Methodists Nears Final Approval in St Louis
In St Louis on April 8 the 50 commissioners finalize a world federation plan uniting Northern and Southern branches with about 7 million members. The scheme creates six regional American conferences, five central conferences for negro and international work, and a 15 member judicial council to resolve disputes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Methodist Church
Savannah
Aol
World Federation of Methodism
General Conference
M. E. Church
South
Atlanta
United States
North
Supreme Court of the
Gun Tournament Opens at Pinehurst Club in North And South
April 8 at Pinehurst Gun Club marks the start of the First United North and South Amateur Handicap Tournament bringing together top marksmen from across the country. Northern and Southern events are on the program with the United North and South Handicap to close the event, featuring 50 targets at handicap distances tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pinehurst
N. C
Business Men to Discuss Wartime Conditions at Chicago Meeting
Delegates to the sixth annual United States Chamber of Commerce gather in Chicago for a conference beginning Wednesday. The event is expected to be the largest in the history of the chamber with wartime business issues the main focus. Nearly 100 chambers of commerce and boards of trade, representing over 500000 members, will attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
United States Chamber of Commerce
Chambers of Commerce
Boards of Trade
Centenary of King Chris IX Observed in Denmark
Copenhagen on April 8 marked the memory of the late King Chris IX with a nationwide homage. The monarch reigned over Denmark for more than four decades and died in 1906, at the time the world’s oldest ruler.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Copenhagen
Denmark
Chris IX
Tan IX
Grove's Chill Tonic Promotes Malaria Fight and Iron Boost
A public notice touts Grove's Chill Tonic as a tasteless tonic with quinine and iron to bolster health. It markets malaria prevention and system strengthening, highlighting simple daily use and 60 cent price on labels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
GROVE
Mantone advertised by famed conductor boosts health
Captain H. J. Elmore of the Atlantic Coast Line credits Mantone with restoring his health after indigestion nervousness and a rundown condition. He says Mantone made him feel good all over and endorses its use with a money back guarantee. The piece also notes the Northwest International Bowling Congress tournament in Spokane opening April 8 with teams from Portland Tacoma Seattle and Vancouver entered.
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H. J. Elmore
Rocky Mount
Florence
S. C
Elmore
Wellville
Mantone
Teddy” Roosevelt
O. K
Spokane
Wash
International Bowling Congress
Portland
Tacoma
Seattle
Vancouver
Sage and Sulphur Compound Restores Dark Hair Overnight
A druggist touts Wyeth's Sage and Sulphur Compound as the old famous Sage Tea Recipe improved with other ingredients. It claims to darken gray or faded hair naturally and evenly, removing gray after one or two applications and returning a lustrous youthful look. The ad stresses cosmetic use, not medical cure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wreth
Wyeth
Ady
La Creole Hair Dressing Advertises Youthful Hair
An advertisement promotes La Creole Hair Dressing to remove gray hair and restore dark color for men and women. It claims rapid results, beard and mustache use, and a money back guarantee. Jarman and Futrelle of Wilmington, N C sell it for $1.20 with mail orders available.
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Jarman & Futrelle
Wilmington
N. C
Ady
Discovery of Anuric Impresses Tennessee Testifiers
Tennessee residents praise Anuric from Dr. Pierce of Buffalo for kidney and bladder relief. Testimonial from E W Bagshaw of Mitchellville asserts long use of Dr. Pierce remedies, crediting Anuric with significant benefits and urging readers to request a trial package by mailing 10 cents.
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Anuric
Doctor Pierce
Invalids
Buffalo
N. Y
E. W. Bagshaw
Mitchellville
Tenn
Dr. Pierce
Legion
Pierce
Invalids’ Hotel
Mortgage Sale Notice by Elmington Homestead and Loan
Mortgage sale pursuant to power in a deed from Stnney Adams to Elmington Homestead and Loan Association. Property in Wilmington described as a lot on Nixon Street near Eighth Street. Auction scheduled for Monday April 28 1918 at noon at the Wilmington Court House door. Attorney: John D Bellamy & Son.
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Morse
Stnney Adams
Elmington Homestead and Loan Association
New Hanover County
Court House
Wilmington
Nixon Street
Eighth Street
Highth Street
Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association
John D. Bellamy & Son
Auction Sale of Wilmington Property Under Mortgage Deed
By power of sale in a 1916 mortgage Marshall H Hill and wife convey property in Wilmington. The Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association to be foreclosed at public auction for cash April 30 1918 noon at the courthouse door Wilmington. Description follows: Dickinson Street 99 feet south of Gwynn Street then 33 feet south, 132 feet east, 33 feet north, 132 feet west to origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall H. Hill
Wimington Homestead and Loan Association
New Alover County
Court House
Wilmington
City of
Dickinson Street
Gwynn Street
Edward Foy
C. L. Carter
New Hanover County
State of North Carolina
George M. Croft
Fannie v. Pritchard
W. H. Stocley
Fannie G. Pritchard
Co. L. Carter
John D. Bellamy
Special Tax and Bond Elections Planned for New Hanover County
The New Hanover Board of Commissioners sets two elections for May 8, 1918. A special tax request asks voters to approve 10 cents per $100 property value and 30 cents per poll, to supplement the county school fund. A separate bond election seeks up to 250,000 dollars for public school improvements. Polling places and registrars are named, and a full registration window opens April 27, 1918, with multiple deadlines leading to election day.
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Board of Education
New Hanover
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners of
New Hanover County
Cape Fear
Johnstone Store
J. H. Johnston
J. .W. Winders
D. J. Joyner
Smith’s
Geo. T. Smith
Geo. 'T Shepard
Wm.Canady
North Carolina
Arso
Johnston
J. W. Williers
Masonboro
Sunset Park
Baseball Park
J. C. Long
W.E. Price
J. H. LeGwin
Federal Point
C. McD.jones
Court House
W. W. Gableway
T. .A. Shepard
G. B. Applewhite
Giblem Lodge
R. E. Blake
L. B. Symmes
R. E. Williams
McClellan's Stables
Jno
J. Furlong
Mann,Atkinson and Watters
J. F. Mann
J. H. Womble
van Woodcock
Towit
Board of C * Ers
Registration and polling details for New Hanover County 1918
The notice lists ward and precinct polling locations in Wilmington and surrounding townships, with registrars and judges named. It sets registration open hours, closing dates, and dates for pre election inspection and objections, by order of the Board of Commissioners.
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A. Monntgomery
Masonboro
Whiskey Creek
Luneden
Walter Horne
E. E
Southerland
Sunset Park
Basel Park
J. C. Long
W. E. Price
J. H. LeGwin
Federal Point
T. J. Burnett's Place, P. J. Burnett, Registrar; 8. T. Keyes
J A. Biddle
Wilmington
Engine House
Gn Campbell
G. H. Davis
C. McD.jones
Court House
W. W. Galoway
T. A. Shepard
B. Applewhite
Giblem Lodge
R. E. Blake
L. B. Symmes
R. E. Williams
McClellan's Stables
Jno
J. Furlong
W. M. Peck
R. L. Fox
Castle Streets
H. E. Foster
A. H. Ketchum
C. L. Barnes
Biddle
Fifth
J.W. Gaffori
Sion J. King
Henry Hewlett
Mann, Atkinson and Watters
J. F. Mann
Womble
van Woodcock
Board of Commissioners
New Hanover County
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Josephine le Fevre
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Resinol
Baltimore
Aiianta
Western Union
THE
Western Union Telegraph CO
Kry Aok
Whitman
Princess Street
John J. Furlong
Meares Street
Third Street
Second Street
Martin Street
BO Meetead and Loan Association
John D. Bellamy & Son, Attorneys
Fowler
N. Jacobi Hardware CO
S. Front St
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