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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 15, 1918

Page

5

Pasteur Lab to Be Established Locally for Rabies Care

The Pasteur laboratory, similar to those in Raleigh and other capitals, will be set up here to treat rabies cases locally. Director S W McCoy of the US Public Health Service provided necessary treatment and study forms, with costs deemed unjustified for a full virus program.

S. W. McCoy United States Public Health Service McCoy State Board of Health C.,a. Shore Irector State Laboratory Raleigh United States Laboratory Slocum Health Department

Athletics Sign Shannon Twin Maurice Shan Non in Trial Era

The Athletics add infielder Maurice Shan Non among new players, one of the Shannon twins once given a Braves trial in 1915.

The Athletics Maurice Shannon

Boston Red Sox Recycle Ex-Braves Dave Sheen Johnny Evers

Dave Sheen joins Johnny Evers with Boston Red Sox in a season noted for veteran ex-Braves presence. Both players return to the majors and contribute to a veteran lineup as spring continues.

Dave Sheen Johnny Evers Boston Braves Red Sox

Caloabs Calomel Purified Promises Gentle Liver Cleanse

Purified calomel Caloabs touted as free from old style drawbacks. Doctors and druggists endorse its safety and efficacy with one tablet at night and a morning cleanse. Sold in original packages for thirty five cents with pharmacist recommendation.

Kenan heirs diverge on Flagler estate tax dispute

Louisville court coverage foresees a major legal battle over Kentucky estate taxes on Henry M. Flagler assets. Judge Robert Worth Bingham is expected to receive a $5 million bequest, while Kenan heirs abandon contest to the codicil. The state pursues tax value via depositions in New York as counsel project Kentucky due between $2.8 and $3.1 million.

Louisville Courier-Journal Kentucky Henry M. Flagler Robert Worth Bingham Flagler Key West Florida Bingham Kenan Flagler Bingham Robert W. Bingham State of James Garnett Robert Gordon Hite Huffaker New York William Kenan W. H. Blunt Huffaker Supreme Court L. W. Botts Fidelity & Columbia Trust Company Louisville Trust Company Mary Lily Flagler Bingham Jundge Greene Court of Appeals Paul Cooksey Thayer & van Slyke Robert K. Page Stuart Chevalier T. K. Helm

Girl Accidentally Shot Through Wrist in Home Incident

Melvina Nixon, 1113 South Ninth street, was shot in the left wrist and thigh while Farrow allegedly handled a pistol. Police say the two were playing with the gun after cleaning and greasing it. Farrow was released while investigation continues.

Melvina Nixon South Ninth Street Joseph Farrow Melvina James Walker Memorial Hospital Farrow Leon George Haskett

Hazard Varsity Baseball Opens Season With Unclear Date

The Hazard varsity baseball schedule appears to begin in April with an entry listing April 37 as the opening date and an unclear opponent at Cambridza, suggesting a transcription error or placeholder.

Hazard Switch Princets Cambridza

Proposed Washington Dog Ordinance for Our City

A local reader copies a Washington North Carolina dog ordinance arguing it could curb the nuisance here. It makes dogs run at large unlawful without owners, subjects violators to a $10 fine, requires impounding for three days, and allows a deputy to shoot unclaimed dogs after the period. a $1 fee is charged for reclaiming a dog. The ordinance takes effect June 18, 1915.

ER. P. Yeager Washington, N. C

Southport Lands Offer to U S Shipping Board

The United States Shipping Board was offered 100 acres of land in Southport at no cost for government use. Engineers I C Hubbard E E Parker and J R Harrison toured the town with Mayor Ruark Senator Cranmer Capt J J Adkins Col Robert Stride and others. They left Southport without announcing any decisions or recommendations.

United States Shipping Board Southport Messrs I. C. Hubbard E. E. Parker J. R. Harrison Ruark Cranmer J. J. Adkins Robert Stride James Thompson Thomas Gause

Chadwick Elected Chairman of New Hanover Elections Board

Mr Chadwick named chairman of the New Hanover Board of Elections succeeding Mr Woodward who resigned. Mr Percy Wells becomes secretary succeeding Mr Eben Piner. Both Chadwick and Wells appointed by the State Board of Elections. William Struthers Jr. is re appointed for the Republican seat.

D. N. Chadwick New Hanover Board of Elections Co. W. Woodward Percy W. Wells Eben Piner Messrs. Chadwick Wells State Board of Elections William Struthers, Jr

Anniversary of Snow Dramatized in City Memory

Sixty nine years ago Wilmington was blanketed by snow, diaries from that era reveal. Today residents recall the event only reluctantly while mild frosts and sunny windmark a weather contrast to the April conditions of that historic day.

Wilmington

Return of Mission Workers Heard Across Wilmington Church

Rev Andrew Allison of Kiang Yin China spoke at First Presbyterian Wilmington praising missionary work and warning that China’s rapid economic and educational expansion may threaten global stability. He highlighted mills modern hospitals and widespread oil kerosene use while stressing the need for Christian faith to guide China’s future.

Andrew Allison China First Presbyterian Church James Sprunt Academy Kiang Yin Republic of China Allison James Sprunt Geo. Cc. Worth C. W. Worth Kiang-yin Spack Wilmington Kiang-yin Republic Europe Standard Oil Company Japan

Becomes Bride of Navy Captain in Washington Naval Wedding

In Washington on April 15 a brilliant naval wedding united Miss Rebecca Collier daughter of Mrs T de Witt Talmage New York and Washington with Captain W Pitt Scott SN as the groom. The ceremony took place this afternoon and marked a notable society union in naval circles.

Washington, D. C Rebecca Collier T. de Witt Talmage New York Washington W. Pitt Scott

Rev W Marvin Huggins to Preach at Southside Baptist Church

Evangelistic services at Southside Baptist Church continue with Rev W Marvin Huggins leading through the week after arriving yesterday. Two daily services are scheduled at 3 0clock and 745 p m with assistance from Fred C Royal while Odis B Hinnant previously conducted the week long series and remains respected by the congregation.

W. Marvin Huggins Southside Baptist Church Odis B. Hinnant Huggins Fred C. Royal Hinnant W. G. Hall

Prisoner Carried Back to Wayne County for Trial

Thomas Wallace also known as Willie Brown, white, was arrested in Goldsboro on a warrant charging abduction and eloping with his brother's wife. He was returned to Wayne County capital by an officer after escaping on Friday and spending the day in nearby swamps before a second arrest and jail confinement.

Thomas Wallace Wayne County Willie Brown George C. Jackson Goldsboro Walace Delgado

Mother's Friend Promises Easy Pregnancy Comfort

A vintage notice extols Mother's Friend as an external preparation aiding abdominal pliancy and graceful expansion during pregnancy. It claims less pain at birth, safer use, and invites readers to request a free motherhood book from Bradfield Regulator Co. via mail order.

Bradfield Regulator Co. Wamer Bldy

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