Charleston Confederate staffer Col Henry Young dies at 86
Charleston South Carolina April 14 Col Henry Edward Young of Charleston surviving member of Robert E. Lees staff died here Tuesday afternoon in his 87th year. His funeral took place Wednesday after at St Michaels Episcopal. Colonel Young was offered appointment as judge advocate general but remained on the staff with Gen Lee. He served with Generals Drayton Jones Longstreet and Anderson. After the war he practiced law in Charleston until retirement. He is survived by two sons.
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Charleston
S. C
Henry Edward Young
Robert E. Lee
Michael's Episcopal
Young
Confederate States
Athc
Lee
Drayton
D. R. Jones
Longstreet
Anderson
Manning's New Officials After City Election
Manning Ohio April 11 The municipal election chose T. F. Coffey as mayor with 123 votes and 11 aldermen races. Aldermen results show H. C. McKelvey J. Smith G. L. Dickson J. H. Rigby C. M. White B. A. Johnson among winners. total 224 votes cast. Coffey wins by 22 over A. C. Bradham and alderman vote totals ranged 30 to 204 for McKelvey. Election described as quiet.
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B. B. Breedin
H. C. Kkelvey
Colleton County Fair Elects Officers for Year
The Colleton County Fair Association executive committee met on Saturday and elected officers for the year. G. Padgett, state senator from Colleton, was chosen president. Other officers include M. H. Hiatt as first vice president R. H. Wichmann as second vice president W. H. Varn as third vice president W. W. Smoak as secretary EH D. Lemacks as assistant secretary and treasurer and John D. Glover as general superintendent.
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Colleton
Walterboro
S. C
Colleton County
EH. D. Lemacks
John D. Glover
Middleton Dead McCormick Legislator Dies in Augusta
William S Middleton member of the South Carolina House from McCormick county died in a Augusta hospital after a short pneumonia illness. He was about 48, a collateral descendant of John C Calhoun, married to Marie Rich with one child Eugenia Middleton and survived by siblings and in laws in Augusta Clark's Hill.
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Eugenia Middleton
H. C. Middleton
Augusta
R. H. Middleton
Clark's Hill
H. A. Adams
Clark’s Hill
J. E. Luke
New Calomel Calotabs Delights Doctors and Patients Alike
Doctors praise Calotabs as the best new calomel medicine now purposed to replace older formulations. One tablet with water yields no nausea or griping, leaves the liver clean, and restores appetite with no dietary restrictions. Sold only in original five cent and price thirty five cents packages with a money back guarantee if not delighted.
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Thedse
Ming
La Creole Hair Dressing Restores Color In Hair
The final hair color restorer revives gray faded or lusterless hair making it dark soft and attractive. Easily applied by comb or brush and sold with a money back guarantee. Written by Jarman Wutrelle of Wilmington North Carolina urging prompt mail order. Price is $1.20 and shipments fill on receipt.
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Jarman Wutrelle
Wilmington
N. C
Big Row Over Bonds In Cherokee County Meeting
A Cherokee county meeting in Gaffney protested a recent authorization of 225000 bonds by the general assembly. Speakers criticized a new bond issue as costly with living expenses high. A crowd vote showed only three of 50 to 60 farmers willing to buy liberty bonds.
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Gaffney
Cherokee County
Court House
General Assembly
Twenty seventh division to present You Know Me Al in New York
The Twenty seventh division theatrical production You Know Me Al will be seen in New York. The cast left Tuesday night for the city, fulfilling the company’s long held ambition. The show is expected to aid the division’s recruiting drive in New York.
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New York
Spartanburg
S. C
Division
Emelyn Craig Receives Cuban Diploma of Merit
Miss Emelyn Craig of Chester has been awarded a diploma of merit and reward by the Cuban government for aiding the Red Cross in Cardenas. The document makes her an honorary member of Cuban diplomatic and official relations. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. J. E. Craig of Chester.
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Chester
S. C
Emelyn Craig
Cardenas
Cuba
Red Cross
Miss Craig
J. E. Craig
War Savings Societies Grow in New Bern Churches
Col F H Fries heads War Savings Societies in North Carolina and urges every church to form groups to aid the war loan effort. North Carolina farmers and Craven County prove active in subscriptions as rallies are planned. The New Bern public schools plan to award War Savings Stamps instead of medals at the May commencement for the first four year graduating class. The body of Isaac A Gray arrives after his death in Norfolk.
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New Bern
Col
F. H. Fries
War Savings Societies
North Carolina
Col. Fries
Liberty Loan
Craven County
Isaac A. Gray
Norfolk
Davenport
Iowa
Mr. Gray
New Bern Public Schools
Uncle Sam
Kaiser Bill
Mortgage Sale Notice of 1918 Wilmington Property
Mortgage sale under a deed from Stacy Adams to Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association. Public auction at Wilmington Court House door on April 20 1918 at noon for cash. Property in Wilmington described by Nixon and Highth streets, beginning at Nixon Street northern line. Registered in New Hanover County Book 903 page 389. Attorney: John D Bellamy & Son. 20 30 days.
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John J. Furlong
Wilmington
Meares Street
Third Street
Second Street
Martin Street
Wilmington Homestead. and Loan Association
John D. Bellamy & Son, Attorneys
Stacy Adams
Nixon Street
Highth Street
Eighth Street
Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association
John D. Bellamy & Son
Marshall H. Hill
Wimington Homestead and Loan Association
New Hanover County
Court House
City of
Dickinson Street
Gwynn Street
Edward Foy
C. L. Carter
George M. Croft
Hettie James
Fannie G. Pritchard
W. ©. Stocley
Co. L. Carter
Auction Notice of Hill Mortgage Property in Wilmington
By virtue of a mortgage power of sale the Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association will auction the Hill property at the Court House door Wilmington on April 30 1918 at noon. The lot lies on Dickinson Street and Gwynn Street in Wilmington with a 132 by 38 foot parcel described from the street lines.
Special Tax Election Set for May 1918 in New Hanover County
County voters to decide on a ten cent property tax and ten cent per poll to fund the county school fund with a separate thirty cent poll tax. Election officials list polling places and registrars for multiple townships and wards, with registration required for the vote.
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Strengthening Tonic Ad
An old advertisement promotes Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a general strengthening tonic. It highlights quinine and iron as the active ingredients and claims visible blood-boosting effects after initial doses.
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GROVE
Special Bond Election for New Hanover County May 8 1918
New Hanover County will hold a special election on May 8 1918 to decide issuing up to 250 000 in coupon bonds and a dedicated tax for public school improvements. Ballots read For public school bonds or Against public school bonds. Registration opens twenty days before the vote with designated polling places and appointed registrars and judges across townships precincts and wards.
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A. Montgomery
Masonboro
Whiskey Creek
Lumaden
Walter Horne
E. E
Southerland
R. E. Hollis
Sunset Park
Baseby] Park
J. C. Long
W. E. Price
J. H. LeGwin
Federal Point
T. J. Burnett
S. T. Keyes
J. A. Biddle
Wilmington
First Ward
Engine House
Fourthan Campbell
G. H. Davis
W. J. Migtz
C. McD.jones
Ward
Court House
W. W. Galloway
T. A. Shepard
G. B. Applewhite
Eee
eee _ Lodge, R. E. Blake, registrar;; L. B. Symmes and R. E. Wiliams
McClellan's Stables
Jno
J. Furlong
W. NM. Peck
R. L. Fox
Fifth and
Castle Streets
H. E. Foster
A. H. Ketchum
C. L. Barnes
Fiddle Store
Fifth
J. W. Gafford
Sion J. King
Heary Hewlett
Mann, Atkinson and Watters
J. F. Mann
J. H. Womble
van Woodcock
Board of Commissioners of
New Hanover Country
Board of Education
New Hanover
Board of Commissioners
E Board of Commissioners
Newanover County
New Hanover County
Ca Fear
Johnstone Store
J. . Johnston
J. .W. Winders
D. J. Joyner
Harnett
Seven Mile Post
Smith's
Geo. T. Smith
Geo. T. Shepard
Wm.Canady
Seagate
Roger's
L. Larkin
G. H. Rogers
Barnett
Winter Park
Smith
J. T. Smith
A. H. High
North Carolina
Cape Fest
Johnston’s
J. H. Johnston
J. W. Winders
Larkin
Ru. L. Pittman
I. A. Montgomery
Lumsden
Walter Morne
E. E. Southerland
Sunger Park
J. ©. Long
T. Keyes
Fourth
Campbell
W. K. Mintz
C. McD
Jbnes
T. .A. Shepard
Giblem Lodge
R. E. Blake
L. B. Symmes
R. E. Williams
W.M. Peck
Biddle
Henry Hewlett
Weld
Mann
Towit
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Wektel
Lesher Whitman & CO. Inc
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A. B. Croom, JR
Wilmington District
Southern Building
Wilmington, N. C
Dr. Vineberg
March
Tadmington
Mnstrad
Jane
John D. Bellamy
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Jarman & Futrelle
Princess Street
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Paign
Citizens Bank
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