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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 11, 1917
Page
6
Colored Man Made to Pay Costs in Drunkenness Case
In Recorder's court this morning only one case was docketed. A colored man was required to pay the costs after his conviction for drunkenness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Recorder’s Court
Columbus manager lauds new pitcher Earhardt debut
Manager Joe Tinkar of the Columbus American Association praises the strong debut of pitcher Earhardt, saying the young twirler showed promising control and velocity in his first outing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Tinkar
Columbus American Association
Earrhardt
Black Draught Endorsed By Reverend for Digestive Relief
Rev Benton Phillips of Algood endorses Thedford’s Black Draught as a helpful remedy for indigestion stomach trouble liver issues and constipation. He reports improved appetite and general health after using a single dose for heavy feelings and headaches. The advertisement promotes vegetable ingredients no calomel side effects and urges families to keep a package on hand at the cost of one cent per dose.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algood
Tesin
Benton Phillips
Thedford
Letters Mailed to Land Owners for East Carolina Meeting
The Chamber of Commerce invites 50 to 60 prominent large land owners of Eastern North Carolina to a April 19 breakfast meeting at 10 30 o clock in the Chamber rooms. The aim is to present a concrete plan to develop idle lands and promote settlement, with Governor Bickett expected to attend and support the effort. Attendees should reply by mail or send a representative if unable to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Thersand
Eastern Carolina
North Carolina
Wilmington
Cape Fear Packing Company Chartered in Brunswick County
The Cape Fear Packing Company of Northwest township Brunswick county five miles from Wilmington is chartered by the Secretary of State with capital stock of 200000 and 30000 subscribed. Incorporators are G Herbert Smith Acme, W L Griffith Wilmington, and Hugh MacRae Wilmington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cape Fear Packing Company
Northwest Township
Brunswick County
Wilmington
Secretary of State
G. Herbert Smith
Acme
W. L. Griffith
Hugh MacRae
Cush Named In Charge Of City Recruiting Office
Chief Boatswain’s Mate J. P. Cush has arrived to lead the newly opened recruiting office. Pharmacist Mate L. A. Hancher, who started the office, is hospitalized with pneumonia at James Walker Memorial Hospital. Chief Machinist C. Jones of Raleigh assists, with Mate Cush recently serving aboard the U S S Connecticut at Hampton Roads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hampton Roads
Hancher
J. P. Cush
L. A. Hancher
James Walker Memorial Hospital
C. ©. Jones
Raleigh
Mate Cash
U. S. S. Connecticut
Dozens Notpaic: Wilmington Hosiery Mill Notice
The Dispatch misstated a government office allocation for the Wilmington Hosiery Mill. The correct figure is 10,000 dozen pairs of socks, totaling 120,000 pairs, not 10,600.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
North Carolina fisheries enforce size limits on sold fish
Local inspector W C Montgomery warns that state law bans buying selling or possessing fish under minimum lengths for species including rockfish speckled trout blue fish red drum flounders mullet and more. The rule aims to curb commerce in undersized fish with an exception for sport or personal use caught by hook and line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. C. Montgomery
State Fisheries Commission
Montgomery
Fisheries Commission Board
North Carolina
Wailie Pipp Forges Return in Practice Hitting Landmark
The fine hitting by Wailie Pipp in practice suggests a repeat of last season's big home run power for the Yankee sluggers as the club eyes a strong campaign ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wailie Pipp
British advance shatters German wire as tanks spearhead attack
British forces strike forward across newly won ground with barbed wire obliterated and German prisoners reporting food shortages. Artillery wire-cutting speeds infantry advance while tanks fight through defenses and aircraft scout from above. Scotch troops march with kilts in the wake of rapid gains.
German Prisoners Guarded After Fast Moving Retreat
German prisoners line the roads while German armor and a transport column are captured intact after a rapid advance toward Douai. British forces report obstinate resistance on the Somme front with artillery duels and patrols taking prisoners north of Arracourt and near Ban de Sapt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Douai
Paris
Somme
Oise
Coucy
Maisons de Champagne
le Pretre
Arracourt
Ban-de-Sapt
Fontenelle
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