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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 24, 1918

Page

2

McCaskill Opposes Godwin in Sixth District Race

Special to The Dispatch from Raleigh reports Hannibal La Poste Godwin and Alexander La snont McCaskill will run in the Sixth District race in 1916. Godwin claims no entry against him and McCaskill submits his entry with a $50 check. The piece notes primary rules, funding, and potential races in neighboring districts.

Raleigh Hannibal Laposte Godwin Alexander Lasnont McCaskill Godwin State Board of Elections McCaskill Cumberland Republican John H. Small Clarence R. Pugh William Staton Bailey Pugh Elizabeth City Bailey Manteo Dare County Claude R. Wheatley Congress E. W. Timberlake Wake Forest Board of Elections Charles A. Jonas Lincolnton Senate

Mount Olive picks Roberts as mayor in close primary

In Mount Olive on April 24, Democrat voters chose 8.J. Roberts over J. E. Kelly by about two to one for the mayoral nomination. Among about a dozen alderman candidates, L. A. Bird C. W. Oliver M.O. Summerlin R. L. Kornegay and G. W. Williams were the top five and will be the aldermanic nominees, signaling a new mayor and council.

Dispatch Mount Olive J. E. Kelly L. A. Bird C. W. Oliver M.O. Summerlin R. L. Kornegay G. W

Warren Chairs Meeting for May 1 Democratic Group

Raleigh April 24 Chairman Tom Warren of the Democratic executive committee calls a May 1 meeting to choose a chairman and secretary and discuss organizational steps. Rumors of Warren's retirement persist though unconfirmed. If he steps down Jim Collie may become chairman as party dynamics loom over the upcoming primary and constitutional amendment nominations.

Dispatch Raleigh Tom Warren Democratic Executive Committee Warren Jim Collie Bickett Simmons Collie

Y M C A Secretary Heads to Carolina Conference

General Secretary J B Huntington of the Y M C A departed yesterday for Columbia to attend an important conference of the secretaries of the associations of the Carolinas.

J. B. Huntington Columbia Associations of the Carolinas

Warrant Warrant Arrest of Carl J Vogel on Pro German Allegations

A presidential warrant to hold Carl J Vogel arrested Saturday by Deputy U S Marshal A L Kelly is received. He is suspected of pro German activities and may be interned. Vogel worked on Owen Martindales farm in the southern county area and his talks caused a nuisance.

Carl J. Vogel United States Marshall A. L. Kelly Vogel Owen Martindale

Pearls Collected by Princess Victoria for Red Cross Necklace

Princess Victoria chairs a committee gathering pearls from English women for a Red Cross necklace. Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra have contributed exquisite gems from their collections.

Victoria Red Cross Queen Mary Queen Alexandra

Wisconsin Women Adopt Arm Band For War Work

An official arm band bearing the State coat of arms has been adopted by Wisconsin women engaged in war work. The move marks a visible symbol of participation and support on home front efforts.

Wisconsin

Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic

An 1890s advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a blood purifier and liver stimulant. It claims to drive out malaria and strengthen the entire system for both adults and children, priced at 60e.

King of Blood Purifiers S S S advertises spring tonic

An 8S. 8S. S. blood purifier claims to cleanse and purify weak impure blood. It promotes strong circulation, eases anaemia and skin troubles, and acts as a tonic for spring and early summer health. The ad urges readers to begin using S S S and to request a book and medical advice with no charge from Swift Laboratory in Atlanta Georgia.

Swift Laboratory Atlanta, Ga

Auction Notice of Wilmington Homestead Lot Sale

By virtue of a power of sale contained in a mortgage dated April 6 1916 and recorded in Book 89 page 43, the Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association will sell at public auction for cash at the courthouse door in Wilmington on Monday April 2 1918 at twelve o clock M to the highest bidder the described property in Wilmington. Property includes two parcels with boundaries on Meares Street Third Street Second Street and Martin Street. The sale is conducted by John D Bellamy & Son attorneys.

J. Furlong and Wits Wilmington City of Mesrés Reet Third Street Meares Street Second Street Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association John D. Bellamy & Son Stacy Adams New Hanover County Court House Nixon Street Eighth Street Highth Street

Public Auction Under Mortgage Sale in Wilmington

Marshall H I and wife mortgage to Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association dated October 3 1916 and registered in New Hanover County. The undersigned will sell at public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Wilmington Court House door on Tuesday April 30 1918 at noon. Property lies on Dickinson Street and Gwynn Street in Wilmington described by metes and bounds. Attorneys. 9-30 days

Auction Notice and Special Elections in New Hanover County

Public auction sale of property in Wilmington described by meets and bounds to satisfy a mortgage. and notices for special tax and bond elections in New Hanover County with polling locations, registrar details, and registration deadlines for April and May 1918. Includes list of townships precincts wards and designated registrars and judges.

Board of Education New Hanover Board of Commisssioners Scnoo. Juna Board of Commissioners of New Hanover County Board of Commissioners Cape Fear Johnston J. . Johnston J. .W. Winders D. J. Joyner Judgea Geo R. E 94Lis Masonboro Sunset Park Basel Park J. C. Long J. H.legwin T. J. Burnett P J. Burnett T. Keyes A. Biddle A First Weed Bard Engine House Campbell G. H Ien wWard Mann Atkinson Westers J. F. Mann Womble and van Woodeoes Esetoryatty Board of Comumniesio North Carolina Board of Educating Childre Azzinst Sad Board of Commissioners of Towt Johnstouns J. H. Johnston J. W. Wilery Harnett Seven Mile Post Smiths Store Walter Horne Freistrar E. E. Southerland E. Helis Basebill Park W. E. Price J. H. LeGwin Federal Point T. J Sion J. King Henry Hewlett Atkinson and Board of Commissioers

Cuban Minister Gonzales Visits Columbia Brother in South Carolina

Minister W. E. Gonzales, Cuban envoy, spent Monday in Columbia visiting brother A. E. Gonzales. He reports Cuba in fine condition and pledges wholehearted support to the United States in the war. He will go to Washington then New York before returning to Cuba Saturday.

Columbia S. C W. E. Gonzales Cuba A. E. Gonzales Gonzales Washington United States New York

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Mcaskill S. J. Roberts Central Consumers Co Louisville Kestucity Lic Wagner Distributing Company Water and Orange Sts King of Blood Purifiers Lion The Blood Puri Dr. Caldwell W. B. Caldwell Washington St Monticello, Ill the House of Fashion and Quality Wilmington Printing Company Marshall H. I Wimington Homestead and Loan Association Dickinson Street Gwynn Street John D. Bellamy W. A. McGirt Chairmam Minister Gonzales J. C. Gibson Jonesboro Ark Robert R. Bellamy R Ledbetter N. Jacobi Hardware Company
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