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Newspaper
Wilmington Dispatch
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1918
Page
2
Stroman Hampton was shot five times by Tillman Pinckney just outside Swansea. Hampton died at 9 p m. Pinckney wounded his wife with a shotgun blast that fractured her spine leaving her paralyzed and she was taken to a Columbia hospital. All involved are African American.
Lexington county supervisors authorized by an act of the legislature to issue and sell 50,000 in bonds to build two steel bridges over the Saluda River one west of the Wyse steel bridge and one east of it. Construction likely to start soon to improve cross river access for residents.
Columbia South Carolina authorities announce a May 1 to May 5 draft window sending 289 white men physically qualified for general military service to Fort Scriven Georgia. The item notes the origin and target location with emphasis on eligibility.
In Laurens South Carolina on April 17 the annual reunion of survivors from three Laurens county wartime companies met at the Gray Court Owings School. Companies G Laurens Briaxs Third Regiment E Fourteenth Regiment and E Third Battalion sent representatives. A notable moment was the attendance of three original Company G Third Regiment officers Col J R Brown Dr H P Griffith and Capt A C Owings.
Corp. Thomas J. Thorne and Private Jesse Thorne of Camp Sevier Greenville were sentenced for desertion. Thomas received 20 years at hard labor, Jesse 15 years, to be served at Fort Jay New York. Both brothers were from North Carolina and were captured separately in the state.
A 60 cent tonic advertised to purify and enrich the blood. It claims to arouse the liver, drive out malaria, and strengthen the entire system for both adults and children.
A satirical NY column mocks a new coal tar inhalant dubbed benzyle bensolate and benzyle boozeries selling for two cents. The piece jokes about its sensational effects, Broadway spread, and a vendetta against a cigar lighter vendor while noting the moonlighting journalist’s urban bravado.
Paris reports France will create a four hundred mile sacred road from Flanders to Alsace. Trees will line the route, forming a lasting memorial to the war’s horror and sacrifice. A million young trees are gathered, with plans to begin once peace returns.
Whiteville on April 12 hosted a successful butter and cheese exhibit and Liberty Loan meeting with strong county turnout. Top scores included Mrs. R. W. Scott Jr at 91.5 percent, and several residents from Whiteville and surrounding towns attaining high marks in various dairy categories.
Boston marks the twenty-fifth anniversary of Lucy Larcom death as literary societies recall her Civil War era poetry. A Massachusetts native with a stint teaching in Illinois she rose under Whitman’s notice while a Lowell factory girl and later became his editor and collaborator.
Georgia Star Medical Society members gather in Savannah on April 17 for the annual session. Prominent physicians discuss wartime medical problems as part of the program.
S W Greenway of the Gierach Hotel Raleigh recounts overcoming a two year pie aversion and digestive troubles after using Peplac. He reports restored stomach function, resumed pie eating, and urges others with similar issues to try the remedy, noting availability in Wilmington and nearby areas.
The Fifth National Foreign Trade Convention opens in Cincinnati under the National Foreign trade Council with three days of sessions. Delegates from boards of trade and commercial bodies will hear leading business figures discuss a permanent merchant marine postwar education foreign trade efficiency and material conservation.
Secretary of the Navy Daniels will begin a speech tour of New England to campaign for the third Liberty Loan. He starts in New Haven tomorrow night then goes to Boston for Patriots' Day, with stops in Manchester New Hampshire and Providence Rhode Island and additional New England points.
Australia faces annual war expenses exceeding 400 million dollars as the conflict continues. Government figures reflect sustained military outlays across defense procurement, personnel, and support operations amid ongoing hostilities.
For indigestion constipation or biliousness try one 50 cent bottle of Lax Fos With Pepsin a liquid digestive laxative that is pleasant to take and marketed as a gentle aid.
Sunday baseball is permitted in Waterbury New Haven Bridgeport and Providence allowing the Eastern league to schedule Sunday games for all eight teams in the circuit.
The plea urges purchase of Liberty Bonds to finance the war and safeguard democracy. It emphasizes that every contribution helps the nation and allied forces secure victory and secure a safer world.
Thousands of women in the South report relief from backache headaches and nerves using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription a temperance remedy now available in liquid and tablet forms. Claiming natural ingredients free of alcohol or narcotics the ad invites readers to send 10 cents for a trial package to Dr V M Pierce Buffalo New York.
A Nashville reader praises Dr. Pierce products including Favorite Prescription and Pleasant Pellets, claiming they cured weakness and illnesses when doctors failed. The letter cites weight and improved health, recommending the remedies to others.
Letters from J C Gibson of Jonesboro Ark and others praise a product named Antiseptic Oil for diphtheria neuralgia rheumatism and sore throat. Advertisers claim rapid relief and guarantee refunds with bottles selling 25c 50c or 1.00 at Robert R Bellamy Drug Company.
Public auction for cash of described Wilmington property on April 29 1918 at noon at Court House door. Descriptions cover two parcels with Meares and Second Streets, and borders with Third and Martin Streets. Notice dated March 29 1918. attorneys Bellamy & Bon.
By virtue of a 1916 mortgage deed Marshall H Hill and wife transfer property in Wilmington to W Iamtngton Homestead and Loan Association. The sale to the highest cash bidder is set for April 30 1918 at noon at the Court House door Wilmington. Attorneys John D Bellamy and Son announce the action.
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash on April 20 1918 at noon at the Court House door Wilmington for a property in Wilmington City described by Nixon Street and Eighth Street boundaries. The sale is under a mortgage deed by Stacy Adams to Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association recorded in New Hanover County Book 83 page 388.
The New Hanover County Board of Commissioners orders a May 1918 special election to decide a ten cent property tax and thirty cent per poll to support the county senior fund, with designated polling places and registrars. A separate May 8 1918 election seeks approval for coupon bonds up to 250000 for public school improvements, with registration dates and polling sites listed for townships and wards.
The document lists registrars and judges for multiple wards and precincts in New Hanover County, detailing polling places and registration periods from April 4 to May 4 1918. It notes registration book access on Saturdays before the election and a notice by the County Board of Commissioners.
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