North Carolina Campaign Expense Records Show High Totals
Washington Dec 2 The House released certified expense statements for North Carolina congressional races led by Republican James J. Britt in the Tenth district with 3679.07 spent. Zebulon Weaver Democrat trails with 363.96 up to Oct 29 and final totals anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George H. Manning
Washington, D. C
North Carolina
House of Representatives
Zebulon Weaver
James J. Britt
Weaver
George E. Butler
George E. Hood
Charles E. Greene
E. Y. Webb
Robert L. Coughton
H. S. Williams
Paris
J. H. Smill
L. E. Jones
Claude Kitchin
Hood
Setee E. Butler
Edward Poll
J. J. Jenkins
Webb
Britt
Zeb Weaver
Congress
Sudan Shrine Club organized in Wilmington
The Sudan Shrine Club of Wilmington was formed with W A French elected president at a New Bern temple meeting. C C Pinckney became secretary treasurer. The club aims to become a live social group. a drum and fife corps was organized with W R Dosher as captain and L E Atwell as lieutenant. The drums and corps members were received earlier this week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
W. A. French
Rabban
New Bern
Masonic Temple
C. C. Pinckney
Sidan Temple
W. R. Dosher
L. E. Atwell
Health and Hygiene in North Carolina Schools
President Robert H. Wright of the North Carolina Teachers' Assembly urges public schools to teach both individual and community health. He cites mosquito control for yellow fever and malaria, and praises advances in preventing whooping cough and measles while calling for health education across schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wright
Robert H. Wright
Greenville
North Carolina Teachers’ Assembly
Raleigh
North Carolina
Solons Gather in Washington for Sixty Fourth Congress
Senators and representatives, including victors and vanquished from the recent ballots, gather in Washington for the opening of the final session of the Sixty Fourth Congress. At 12 o clock, Speaker Clark and Vice President will preside as the houses convene, then adjourn in memory of members who died during recess. The next day they will resume real business of the session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Clark
Marsession
Senate
Postoffice Receipts Rise in November Totals Increase
November postoffice receipts show a net gain of 1310.22 over October with 13047.38 collected in the last 30 days, compared to 11737.16 in October. Postmaster H McL Green praises the results and expects further gains in the current month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
H. McL. Green
General Harrison's Condition Unchanged in Alabama
Reports from the bedside of General George P. Harrison commander in chief of the United Confederate Veterans say he remains very weak with no change in his condition in the last few hours. Harrison lives at Opelika Alabama and suffers from infirmities of old age.
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Montgomery
Ala
George P. Harrison
The
United Confederate Veterans
Opelika
Harrison
Baltimore American Quote Sparks Marriage Question
A Baltimore American excerpt shows Jane being asked by a friend if she will marry him. She responds affirmatively and asks who the suitor is, prompting curiosity about the proposer.
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Baltimore
Generally fair weather forecast for southeastern states
Washington dispatch notes generally fair weather and moderate temperatures for the southeastern states next week. Local rains are likely Wednesday or Thursday and colder weather is expected in the South Atlantic and East Gulf states around Friday.
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Washington
South Atlantic
East Gulf States
Death of Mrs Nellie H Owen in Richmond
Mrs Nellie H Owen of Richmond Virginia died at her home yesterday. She is survived by a daughter Mrs John W Burton of Arcadia Florida and two sons H M Owen and Aubrey L Owen both of Richmond. Funeral and burial services are set for tomorrow afternoon.
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Wilmington
Nellie H. Owen
Richmond
H. M. Owen
John W. Burton
Arcadia
Fla
Aubrey L. Owen
Arrests Dip Slightly in November Report
Chief of Police N. M. Williams notes a small drop in arrests for November with 124 total, eight fewer than October. The report highlights many more colored individuals arrested than whites, and identifies failures by motorists to observe lighting equipment laws as a noted cause.
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N. M. Williams
Postal Telegraph Service Ad Calls Offered Locally
The Postal Telegraph Cable Company announces its messengers will collect ads in the city with the same rapid service used for telegrams night letters and cables. For more information about ads call 176 and for telegraph service contact Postal Telegraph.
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Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
Doll Hospital Ad and Stock Series Announcement
An ad for a doll hospital offers wigs limbs eyes and restringing services at 311 Fifth Avenue North. Another notice promotes the 17th series of stock by Progressive Building and Loan at 118 North Second Street with Miss Opportunity the girl as a lure.
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Fifth Avenue
North Second Street
Progressive Building and Loan Association
Jos. W. Little
North Second
Local Wilmington Advertisements Report 1916
A collage of 1916 Wilmington notices and ads. Painter G W Franklin reports rapid improvement under Dr Neilsen for rheumatism. J T Burke announces watchmaker Howard T Busbee. Fruit cake samples urged by Farris Bakery. Bear Produce & Merchandise lists produce. Diamonds and jewelry offered by Charles Finkelstein. Virginia apples advertised at 117 South Front. Odis B Hinnant to address mothers at Hemenway. Carolina Meat Market price list. May's Delicatessen promotes nuts, dried fruits and cheeses.
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Wilmington
N. C
G. W. Franklin
Youngstown
Ohio
Neilsen
Dock Street
No Emperor neither of a PEO market ads meat sale
An old style advertisement from C. J. Mintz & Co. at City Market promotes discounted meats with prices for loin steak 25 cents, round steak 20 cents, and pork 20 cents. Customers urged to place trial orders and be convinced. Includes phone number 1245 W and date 11-14-1f.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina
Western Park
Corner 11Th
Market Streets
C. J. Mintz & Co
City Market
Holland Old
Also Mentioned on This Page
W. A. Dosher
Mr. Chuggins
Solons
H. F. Wilder
T. E. Sprunt
R. Bradley
M. Cumming
R. G. Grady
W. H. Brown
C. D. Weeks
Citizens Bank
Second and
Princess Streets
Messenger Service
Gene Byrnes
Sing Sing
the Peoples Savings Bank
New Hanover
Holmes Davis
Awear J. Holmes Davis
Cassiler
Chas. S. Grainger
Notary Politice
Nn. Lovaf, Walron Payson
FP. W. Dick
COS
R. B. Moore
3Rd and
Castle
Howard T. Busbee
J. T. Burke
South Front Street
W. B. Klander
South 2Nd St
Farris Bakery
Malaga
Bear Produce and Merchandise Company
N.C
Gordon's
Wrightsville Sound
Hanley
J. O. Hinton
H. Stein
South Second Street
L. J. Smith
Ithaca
Lefever
Fox Baker
Remington
Uncle Charles
L. L. Shepard
North 4Th
Charles Finkelstein’s
Virginia
Market House
John E. Walker
Odis B.hinnant
Mothers of the City
Hemenway
Studebaker
Mobile
P. O
May
Front Street
South 15Th Street
W. M. Cumming
J. D. McCarley
Princess Street
Queen City Cycle Co
Market Street
N. 3Rd Street
Sunset Park
L. L. Hanby
H. E. Foster
L. Mazer
S. Fifth Street
Philadelphia
O. S. Miller
Pembroke
South 3Rd Street
Murchison National Bank
Wilmington, N. C
Southernational Bank
Bareree
Flomel
ARTO
Elvington’s
Tide Water Power Company
Gifz Noyne
Whitman
J. Frank Jarman Druggist
Builders’ Supplies
W. B. Thorpe and Company
Water and Ann Streets
Raidiator Hospital
South 2Nd Street
N. Y
W.B. Cooper &Co
Wilmington, N
Coast Line Hotel
North Frost Street
American Bank & Trust Company
Front and Market Streets
Wilmington, N.C
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