Doughton May Run for Governor As Political Winds Shift
Raleigh report notes Old Man Rufe Doughton may enter the gubernatorial race amid strong party currents. Democratic strength grows around Max Gardner while Cam Morrison and others reevaluate. Peace Institute trustees affirm continued operation despite consolidation pressures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dispatch
Raleigh
Rufe ‘Doughton
Chase Premizer
Harry Jubbs
Hugh Chatham
John McRae
Neil Pharr
Janew
Bob
Rafe
Max Gardner
Bickett
Daughtridge
Gardner
Cam Morrison
Doughton
Rufe
Harry Stubbs
Stubbs
Board of Trustees of
Peace Institute
Institute
Peace Friends
Mary Owen Graham
Flora MacDonald
Graham
Kean's dining for roles pork for murderers and mutton lovers
The famed actor Kean varied his meals by part choosing pork for murderers foreign beef for other roles and mutton lovers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kean
Stomach and Liver Digestive Laxative Ad 50c Bottle
An ad promotes LAX FOS WITH PEPSIN as a pleasant tasting liquid digestive laxative. The 50 cent bottle is highlighted as a simple remedy for stomach and liver discomfort.
Meteor flash and explosions seen over Spartanburg County
A bright meteor-lit sky near Camp Wadsworth at 8 30 PM Tuesday produced a red glow and a floating white cloud with three loud explosions heard afterwards. Soldiers and local residents reported the spectacle from 30 to 40 miles away while authorities weighed it as a remarkable meteor rather than an aerial explosion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spartanburg
S. C
Camp Wadsworth
The
Signal Corps
Second Primary in Columbia tightens mayoral race
In Columbia South Carolina the second mayoral race pits R J Blalock against Dr L A Griffith with Blalock leading by 191 votes after Tuesday's city vote W A Coleman won a council seat and led rivals by 484 votes Dr M M Rice and C M Asbill seek the second council slot Gustaf Sylvan and F C Withers are re elected school commissioners Voter turnout was light with 1657 ballots cast from 1964 registered a drop of about 16 percent
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
R J. Blalock
L. A. Griffith
W. A. Coleman
Coleman
M. M. Rice
C. M. Asbill
Gustaf Sylvan
F. C. Withers
South Carolina Day Observed at Camp Sevier
On May 2 Camp Sevier in Greenville will host South Carolina Day with Governor Manning and staff reviewing South Carolina units. The event includes a parade and address by the Governor and invites families of service members to attend and participate in the festivities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Sevier
Columbia
S. C
South Carolina
Manning
P. K. McCulley
Holmes B. Springs
Greenville
Shriners to Hold Isle of Palms Ceremony May 8
Charleston Shriners plan the spring ceremonial session for Omar Temple on the Isle of Palms on May 8. About 150 candidates will attend with ribbon admissions for nobles and ladies. War restrictions will keep camels from Columbia for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omar
Isle of Palms
Charleston
Omar Temple
Columbia
Clemson College Prepares Swift Term for Commencement
Clemson College in S C moves commence ment to May 29 and 30 from June 17 and 18 to free campus facilities for training enlisted men starting June 1. Dr W M Riggs reports rapid work acceleration after talks with War Department officials in Washington on the training program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clemson
Clemson College
S. C
W. M. Riggs
Riggs
War Department
Early War Plane Used in 1911 Over Ciudad Juarez
An aeroplane was first used in war in 1911 by Hamilton who flew over Ciudad Juarez during ongoing fighting between Mexican rebels and government troops and reported the situation to the government forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton
Ciudad Juarez
Allen's Foot-Ease antiseptic powder relieves sore feet
Shake into shoes and foot baths to ease swollen painful feet and bunions. Used by American British and French troops. Provides relief for sweating callouses and tired feet. Sold everywhere. Packaged store address line included.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
Face Powder Craze Spurs Hair Color Restorer Ad
An old advertisement touts Qban Hair Color Restorer as a non dye solution to gray hair. It claims to restore natural color without staining the scalp or hair, is easily applied, and leaves hair glossy. Sold by druggists with a money back guarantee for 7 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yoo
Pric
Gets-it-2 Drops- Then to the Dance
Ladies discuss footwear and foot care amid damp weather and corn problems as they head to a social event. The piece uses playful tone to address shoe comfort and foot conditions affecting dances.
Foreclosure Sale Notice by Wilmington Homestead CMA Association
Public auction to highest cash bidder at the Wilmington Court House door on Monday April 29 1918 at noon for two described parcels in Wilmington North Carolina located on Meares and Second Streets. Notice dated March 29 1919 and signed by John D Bellamy & Son attorneys for Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John J. Furlong
Wilmington
Meares Street
Third Street
Second Street
Martin Street
Wilmington Honestead and Loan Association
John D. Bellamy & Son
Public Auction for Town Property Under Mortgage Deed
By virtue of a 1916 mortgage deed between Marshall H Hill and wife and Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association the undersigned will sell at public auction for cash at the Court House door Wilmington on April 30 1918 at noon the described property lies along Dickinson Street and Gwynn Street in Wilmington with a 132 foot eastward and 33 foot side and a 182 foot westward closure. The sale occurs March 20 1918. Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall H. Hill
Wilmington
Fallover County
Court House
City of
Dickinson Street
Mortgage sale of property in Wilmington, 1918 deed
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash on April 20 1918 at noon at the Court House door Wilmington for a mortgage deed of Stacy Adams to Ilmington Homestead and Loan Association. Property located on Nixon and Highth streets in Wilmington described as a 60 by 120 foot parcel with street line bearings. Each line describes a rectangle property in the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stacy Adams
Ilmington Homestead and Loan Association
Newnover County
Court House
Wilmington
Nixon Street
Highth Street
Eighth Street
Wilmington Homestead and Loan Association
John D. Bellamy & Son
Special Tax Election Ordered for New Hanover County
The Board of Education petitioned the Board of Commissioners to hold a special election on May 8 1918 to decide if a ten cent property tax and thirty cent per poll should supplement the county school fund. Registered electors vote For Special Tax or Against Special Tax. New registration is ordered with designated polling places and appointed registrars and judges in townships including Fear Township Johnston's Store.
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Board of Education
New Hanover
Board of Commissioners
Board of Commissioners of
New Hanover County
Board of Commissionera
Op Fear
Johnston
J. H. Johnston
J .W. Winders
D. J. Joyner
Harnett
Seven Mile Post
Smith
Ion
Northarol
Board of Educsin
Sd Board of Commissioners
Newhatover County
Fear Township
Johnstons From
Ai . Johnston
J. W. Winters
Seven Mile
Smith O
Tith
Beepar
m.Canpady
Chatt Weentay
Roger
Palling
Walter Pworpe
Mistrar
E. E. Southerland
KR. K. Burlis
Masonboro
Sunset Park
Baseball Park
J. ©. Long
W. LE. Pne
J. H. LeGwin
Federal Point
J. Burnett
S.I. Leyes
J. E. “Illiams
Fourth Ward
McClellan
J. Furlong
W.M. Lewheu
L. Fox
Encine Haus
Fifth and
Castle Streets
H. E. Poste
Istrar
A. H. Ketchum
C. L. Barbe
Fifth Ward
Biddle
Apt
Sjon
Board of Commisers
Registration Officials and Dates for New Hanover County
The notice lists polling places and registrar names for wards and townships, including Harnett Winter Park Sunset Path Federal Point and more. It states registration books open April 4 1918 from nine AM to sunset and close on various Saturdays with registrars attending poll locations for electors to register.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geo. T. Smith
Shepard
Wwm
Canady
Harnett
Seagate
Roger's St.y
Larkin
G. H. Rogers
L. Pittman
Winter Park
Smith's
J. ©. Smith
A. H. Ities
F. A. Montgomery
Masonboro
Whiskey Creek
Den'’S
Walter
Engine House
Fay
E. Campbell
G. H. Davis
Mintz
C. McD.jones
Court House
Worloway
T. A. Shepard Rede
B. Applewhite
Giblem Lodge
R_ i
L. B. Symmes
It. Williams
MacClellan’s
Tan J. Furlong
W. M. Joe
R. L. Fox
Anq
Castle
J. Wooljz
Sion
J. King and Hey
Hexlett
Mann
Atkisson
J.F. Mann
H. Womble
van Woodcock
Provincio Ward
Board of Commis of
New Hanover County
Ppts
Special Bond Election Held for New Hanover County Schools
Notice to electors that on May 8 1918 a special election will decide whether New Hanover County issues public school bonds up to 250 000 and levies taxes for school construction and repairs. Registrars and polling places listed with hours from sunrise to sunset. Registration closes April 27 1918 with polling on May 4 1918 and May 8 1918.
Also Mentioned on This Page
R.A. Doughton
Alleghen
Webes
Corona Chemical CO
Wilson, North Carolina
South Carolina News
Rheims
Clovis
France
Europe
Joan of Arc
Charles VIII
Cal
South Carolina Day
Shriners
Lawrence &Co
Chicago
R. R. Bellamy
Green's Drug Store
Elvington Pharmacy
Smith’s Drug Store
the Payne Drug Co
Adr
Geo. W. Penny
South Front Street
Wilmington, N. C
F. M. Hoyt Shoe Company
Mathers
Manchester, New Hampshire
United
Lemp Manuufacturers
ST. Louis
Crescent Candy Co., Distributors
N. Jacobi Hardware Company
W. A. McGirt, Cusfrivan
W. A. McGirt
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