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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 18, 1917

Page

6

Marriage at St Johns Episcopal Church in Raleigh

Miss Carolyn Wright Holmes wed Mr. Robert Lamar Henley at St John s Episcopal Church with Rt Rev Thomas C Darst presiding. The ceremony featured nuptial music by local musicians and a reception at the Holmes home before the couple left for their bridal tour.

Carolyn Wright Holmes R. L. Holmes Robert Lamar Henley Thomas C. Darst D. D Diocese of East Carolina R. E. Gribbin St. John’s Church W. G. Robertson Greene Fenley Lohengrin Mendelssol Louise Wise Kate Northrop Bessie Hinton Raleigh Margaret Gage Birmingham Ala Placide Clark Tarboro Mary Bellamy Isabel James Albert Perry Oscar Peck J. D. Taylor Emmett Bellamy Edward Hardin Irvin Corbett Harry Davenport Baltimore W. C. Denny Waycross Mrs. Holmes Mrs. Henley North

Interment in Raleigh for Capt John R Williams

Remains of Capt John R. Williams to be sent to Raleigh this evening on the 6 45 train for interment in the capital city. Ernest Williams of Augusta Ga arrived in the city and will accompany the body to Raleigh where he will be joined by his brother E M Williams. No services were held in the city as the body was moved from the Woolvin undertaking establishment to the train.

Williams John R. Williams James Walker Memorial James F. Woolvin

One Deed Filed and Concord R A M Convocation

One deed was filed in the register of deeds office this morning. C C Covington to William L Williford for 100 dollars and other valuable considerations, land on the north side of Grace street between Fifth and Sixth. Concord Chapter No 1 R A M holds a special convocation this evening to confer the Past and Most Excellent Degrees, all members urged to attend. By order of the High Priest John S McHachern.

the Register of Ldeed C. C. Covington William L. Williford Grace Street Fifth Sixth Streets Concord John S. McHachern

Mrs Kate Able credits Thedford's Black Draught with healing

In Rossville Georgia Mrs Kate Able recounts her husband injuring himself lifting heavy machinery. He rapidly declined losing weight and suffering severe pain until she gave him Thedford's Black Draught which she says recovered him. The ad touts the medicine as safe and effective for constipation and indigestion with a 25 cent price.

Rossville Kate Able Thedford Whedford

MacRae Sells Interest in Tidewater Utilities Group

The article details Mr. MacRae selling his stake in Tidewater Co to operate Tidewater Power Co. It lists utilities under United Service Co and Keystone Utilities Co, with multiple regional electric and street railway entities. Key figures include L. H. Conklin directing operations. Brooks and Conklin founded United Service in 1909. annual gross earnings exceed $2,000,000.

MR. Macrae Tidewater Co du- Bois Hanover Escanaba Water Company Escanaba, Mich Consumers’ Water Company Montrose Latrobe Water Company Latrobe, Pa United Service Company T. R. Brooks Scranton, Pa L. H. Conklin Keystone Utilities Company Mr. Conklin Brooklyn H. Woolcott Tidewater Power Company Conklin West Pennsylvania Railway Company West Penn Electric Company Pittsburg Scranton Electric Company American Gas and Electric Company New York City J. G. White & Company Brooks Ohio Scranton United Service

Wilmington High school debating team to compete at Chapel Hill

Accompanied by faculty members and fellow students, Wilmington High school debaters travel to the State University at Chapel Hill to contest in the state finals on the topic Resolved That the Federal Government Should Own and Operate Railroads. Tennis contenders Morgan Fenley and Martin Noble will also participate in the state championship rounds.

R. A. Newsom Ethel Smith Marie Bonitz Lydie Penton Stewart Cover Owen Martin Wilmington High School State University At Chapel Hill Morgan Fenley Martin Noble Miss Bonitz Mr. Cover Miss Penton Martin Wilmington Lumberton Goldsboro State University

Delano jury probe details of Walton murder case

Testimony outlines Neal shooting and Davidson assault after Walton's death. Delano and Mrs. Delano deny clues, Walton’s employer explains driver change and future work plans. United Service Company emphasizes supervision and local support to communities and operators.

Wilmington

Scene of Davidson homicide unfolds in testimony

A witness describes offering a $100 reward for the killer and discusses conversations with Judge Rountree and the sheriff. Mrs. Delano testifies that Miss Davidson went out with Walton and returned terrified, saying Neal had been shot by a Negro. The witness details alarms, threats, and Miss Davidson’s limited known acquaintances while the night session reveals little lighting on the crime.

Davis Neal Burnt Mill Creek Chestnut Seventeenth Streets Delano Lyman H. Delano Walton Parker Miss Davidson Delano Home Minerva Ward Peschau

Call to colors delayed recruits training start

The season’s lateness pushes the start of recruit training from April 15 to May 15, delaying their call to the colors and beginning drills later than planned.

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