Will Pay Expenses for Coast Artillery Pay Relief
The article reports that officials have agreed to cover the costs of bringing the Coast Artillery to the area to prevent disorders during last July’s strike. Nearly $3,000 is discussed as the debt to be paid, with county officials insisting the obligation lies with the local government. The resolution ends a long dispute over payment and aims to settle pay for soldiers on strike duty.
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Coast Artillery
Suemit
News Univ
7 for Packing With Purchased Land Near Cape Fear
Herbert Smith plans a packing house on land five miles from the Cape Fear river at avassa. He has secured the Potter tract and other parcels, with a right of way to the Coast Line rail spur, to place facilities on the riverbanks for vessel access and future Carolina Packing Co operations. Confirmation of the land purchase hinges on Smith’s statement and council review.
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Herbert Smith
Cape Fear Rive Avassa
Carolina Packing Comne Hs
Potter Tract
Fitne & Company
Avessa
Greg Pace
Cape Fear
Bean
Final Bond Batches Burned at County Meeting
The county burned the last batch of bonds worth 7800 dollars issued 25 years ago for the courthouse and 195 dollars in coupons. The board discussed eliminating the May term of criminal court for potential savings but took no action. An educational moving picture program was funded, and probation officers for white and colored youths were approved for 20 dollars monthly. County reports covered finances, road work, and farm operations with multiple preparatory actions noted.
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Court House
County Commissioners
W. A. McGirt
John Haar
Board of County Commissioners
Register of Deeds
Haar
Criminal Court
Mareden Bellamy
J. P. Herring
Board of Education
Ochis B. Hinnant
James H. Johnson
George Harriss
Recorder
W. E. Yopp
W. D. AlacMillar, Jr
MacMillen
Stonewall Jackson Training School
Harriss
Yopp and
MacMillan
City Council
Hinnant
Euris Im
Recorder's Court
Burnett
Moore’s Brickyard
Middle South Ward
Scott’s Hill
Sound
Cassie Haynes
Greenville
Gordon
Fort Fisher
Masonboro
Shell
Dempsey
Rivenbark
Herring
Y M C A Volley Ball Opens Season With Two Teams
The Y M C A hosts a Tuesday night opening when a business men's class squad faces a six player team from the office of Alex Sprunt & Son. Play starts at 8 o'clock and the public is invited to attend.
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Alex Sprunt & Son
Foultry Club Formed and Officers Elected
The New Hanover County Poultry Association held a permanent organization meeting at City Hall. Officers elected include J. H. LeGwin as president and Paul B. Bell as secretary, with J. P. Herring E. A. Metts E. Fred Banck Cuthbert Martin Jesse F. Roache Dr. J. H. Durham A. A. Underwood H. E. Longley and A. O. McEachern named to posts.
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New Hanover County Poultry Association
City Hall
J. H. LeGwin
Paul B. Bell
Messrs
J. P. Herring
E. A. Metts
E. Fred Banck
Cuthbert Martin
Jesse F. Roache
J. H. Durham
A. A. Underwood
H. E. Longley
A. O. McEachern
Free site plan for manufacturers dropped in Wilmington
At a Monday hearing in Wilmington City Council chambers advocates of free manufacturing sites said they would not seek a special election for underwriting suburban development. The committee room heard opposition led by J. S. Funchess and legal cautions from John D. Bellamy while Rotary’s Roger Moore supported registering voters and a general election. The discussion emphasized practicability over legality with emphasis on tax fairness and urban renewal.
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Bunting
Merritt
Bradshaw
John D. Bellamy
J. S. Funchess
Water Street
Wilmington
Smith’s Creek
Funchess
Charlotte
Air
Hugh MacRae
W. FE. Worth
Pethamy
Roger Moore
Rotary Club
Bellamy
Moore
Milton Calder
Proprie
Robert Ruark
Calder
New Life
Thomas P. Nee
Nee
Noe
Mr. Noe
Wilminton
Ir. Noe
Wilmirzten
Burixe H. Bridgers
Indianapolis
Capt
J. S. Williams
Council
Shivar Mineral Water Offered With Money Back Guarantee
Advertisement promotes Shivar Mineral Water as a kidney tonic with a money back guarantee. Claims it strengthens kidneys and delivers anywhere by Wilmington agents Eivington's Pb ma 7x located at Core 2nd and Pavers Sts.
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Wilmington
Eivington
Pavers Sts
Ladies Plan Patriotic Work For National Aid Society
Following a regular meeting the National Special Aid Society at Colonial Dames HQ will host Dr. Coddington for a First Aid to the Injured lecture. The Publicity Committee urges women to join in home and on site tasks from surgical garments to clerical work for national defense efforts.
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National Special Aid Society
Colonial Dames
Coddington
Spciety
Jane D. Wood
National Red Cross Society
National Red Cross
Smat
A. M. Waddell
No. 120
South Fifth Street
J. J. Campbell
Grant Pleads For Same Treatment In State House Debate
In Raleigh New Hanover representative Grant campaigns for equal moral footing in divorce cases and municipal suffrage, seeking to reinstate a bill after a near defeat. The House later passes an act shielding women from publicity in assault cases, while the Senate considers resolutions endorsing Wilson and various new measures and amendments.
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Raleigh
N. Y
Grant
New Hanover
Senate
Doughton
Doughton and Grier
Lawmakers Back New Rural Police Posts For New Hanover
Representative Grant backs creating two rural police or game warden posts patrolling New Hanover counties under the sheriff. Salaries would be 75 and 85 dollars. Sheriff Jackson says the plan could abolish the current special county officer slot held by H. Mack Godwin. Additional talks covered deputy pay raises and restoring the sheriff’s salary to 3500 dollars a year.
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Grant
L. Clayton Grant
New Hanover
George C. Jackson
Raleigh
Senator Cranmer
H. Mack Godwin
Mr. Godwin
M. Crowley
Rackley
Kelly
Two Women Embalmers Set to Finish Minn University Course
Few women embalmers now in the Middle West, but that will rise as Mrs. Bertha Ferguson of Minneapolis and Miss Lucia Langren of Litchfield Minnesota complete a two months course in embalming at the University of Minnesota.
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Middle West
Bertha Ferguson
Minneapolis
Lucia Langren
Litchfield, Minn
University of
Horses Suffer In Severe Weather Allegations
A Dispatch representative notes many horses and mules suffer in cold weather due to owner negligence. Animals tied in exposed spots reach twenty degrees with no covering for hours or days. City ordinance exists but enforcement is unclear. speaker calls for strict prosecution of responsible owners.
Remains Taken to Currie for Mrs. Lockey Funeral
The remains of Mrs. Sarah M. Lockey widow of Thomas T. Lockey died at her daughter Mrs. J. B. Jones's home 908 Chestnut street early Monday morning. Funeral services were held at the Currie home at 2 o'clock conducted by Rev. A. D. Carter pastor of Long Creek Baptist church. The interment was in the family burying grounds.
Rheuma Ad Claims Quick Relief for Rheumatism
An advertisement touts Rheuma as a rapid relief remedy for rheumatism. It promises dissolving uric acid and lasting freedom from pain with a fifty cent bottle, citing Judge John Barhorst of Ft. Laramie, Ohio as a satisfied user.
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R. R. Bellamy
John Barhorst
Ft. Laramie
Ohio
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