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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 07, 1917

Page

2

Mary is Ankle at Academy of Music by May Tully

Theat re comedy Mary is Ankle by May Tully comes to the Academy of Music with the original New York cast on December 13. It follows three poor men faking a marriage to gain wedding presents, until a woman linked to the announcements appears, amid witty farce and sharp lines. Actors include Lillian Claire, Bert Leigh, May Wallace, James Hester, Edward Butler, Louise Sanford, Donald MacLeod and more. Prices 50 cents to 1.50 plus war tax. Tickets go on sale next Wednesday at Ellington's.

Mary May Tully A. H. Woods Academy of Music New York Bison Thirty-ninth Street Miss Tully Lillian Claire Bert Leigh May Wallace James Hester Edward Butler Louise Sanford Donald MacLeod

Lockwood Brings Bold Screen Drama To Wilmington Grand

Harold Lockwood and Fred Balshofer adapt Jackson Gregory’s Under Handicap into a photoplay set in New York and desert reclamation. The eight reel feature depicts grit and strength as nature’s gifts are wrested, praised for clean, trustworthy plays. Grand Theatre shows Monday and Tuesday at regular prices.

Lockwood Lucder Jackson Gregory Harold Lockwood Fred Balshofer New York Desert Wilmington

Triangle returns to Wilmington with The Ten of Diamonds

The Grand signs a Saturday contract for Triangle attractions led by Dorothy Dalton in The Ten of Diamonds a six reel super picture with J Barney Sherry Jack Livingston and Billy Shaw. Neva Blaine played by Dalton stars in a cabaret dancer role as part of this week’s big program.

Wilmington The Grand Dorothy Dalton J. Barney Sherry Jack Livingston Billy Shaw Neva Blaine

Public Sale Continues Next Week at Wilmington Shoe Co

Public sale proceeds continue all next week at the Wilmington Shoe Company advancing footwear offers and clearance deals. The notice lists Wilmington as the organizing location with no dates or lot specifics provided in the text.

Wilmington Shoe Company

Southern Expenses: Over Six Million Paid In October 1917

The Southern Railway Company disbursed $7,945,419 in October 1917 for labor, materials, and other needs, with $6,461,948 paid to entities in the South. Improvements to road and structures totaled $1,516,019.13, and gross revenue reached $9,139,552, up 26.10 percent from 1916.

Washington, D. C Southern Railway Company South A. H. Plant Southern

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