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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 07, 1918

Page

2

Parole Given in Recorder Court Proceeding Delays

Recorder Harriss court sessions were briefly mild as cases against E. D. Ward and Smith were continued to Tuesday due to attorney availability. Ward faces assault with intent to cause serious injury and a separate larceny charge. a deadly weapon count was not pressed. Catherine Davis failed to answer a witness call. capias issued for Thomas Hart. Thomas Hart, incorrigible youth, moved to juvenile docket. paroled for 12 months to reform. Mag Jordan’s assault with a deadly weapon case adjourned indefinitely. she remains jailed without bond.

Harriss Recorder’s Court E. D. Ward White Smith Suerior Court Ward Catherine Davis Capias Thomas Hart Mag Jordan Isault

Funeral of Mrs Penton at Oakdale Cemetery

The funeral for Mrs Daniel A Penton, who died from a stroke, was held Thursday afternoon at 3:30 from the residence 220 West Third Street, with interment at Oakdale Cemetery. Rev John Jeter Hurt officiated, pallbearers included W B Cooper L B Roy Claude Gore F H Fechtig M Allen and F T Allen.

Daniel A. Penton Oakdale Cemesry Wth Third Street John Jeter Hurt First Artist Church Messrs. W. B. Cooper L. B. Roy- Claude Gore F. H. Fechtig M. . Allen F. T. Allen

Circle No 3 Woman's Auxiliaries Silver Tea at Manse

Circle No 3 of the Woman's Auxiliary of St. Andrew's Presbyterian, Mrs. Henry E. Bonitz chair, plans a silver tea at the manse Friday afternoon from 4 to 6 o'clock. Members of all circles and friends are invited.

St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Henry E. Bonitz

Lifeless colored baby found near incinerator plant

A fully developed infant was found in a ravine near the Ninth and Fanning streets incinerator, wrapped in a shirt and gunny sack. Two boys discovered the body early Thursday, police and coroner were notified, an autopsy was planned, and the coroner vowed a full investigation to identify who placed the child there.

Ninth Fanning John Davis Alex S. Holden

Coburn's Minstrels Coming to Academy Next Thursday

Coburn's Greater Minstrels announced for a Thursday night appearance at the Academy of Music. The show is described as bigger and better than prior visits and theatergoers expect a sold out house, with Coburn and his favored company sure to draw full seating.

Academy Coburn Academy of Music

Bicycle accident injures Belk-Williams elevator operator

Early Wednesday night near Front and Market streets a peg leg colored boy knocked down and ran over Mr. A. L Davis, elevator operator at Belk-Williams. His face is lacerated and hands skinned. He was taken home at 312 Nun street for medical care and rested comfortably Thursday afternoon despite serious condition.

Front Market Streets A. L Davis Belk-Williams Nun Street

Verdict Awarded In Atlantic Coast Line Personal Injury Suit

A jury found for John Mc Veigh against the Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company awarding five thousand dollars in damages for alleged injuries. The verdict was rendered in Superior Court late Wednesday afternoon after court hearings and closing arguments. Other cases on the docket included American National Bank versus Savannah Trust Company and Cooper Guano Company versus BE Godwin which were continued or submitted as noted.

Atlantic Coast Line John McVeigh Atlantic Coast Line Railway Company American National Bank Savannah Trust Company Cooper Guano Company BE. J. Godwin Sam Blossom W. J. Baldwin

Open Recruiting Office Seeks Non Registrants

Sergeant Bradford opens a recruiting office at 1211 2 Market street from Lumberton to talk with non registrants. He urges all young men especially those turning 21 to enlist before registration limits them to a branch after call up. Draft subjects cannot enlist. non registrants are urged to call within seven days.

Bradford Market Street J. B Bradford Lumberton

Emma Martin Maffitt Dies in New York at 75

Mrs Emma Martin Maffitt dies in New York City on February 6 in the 76th year. Funeral from James Church Wilmington North Carolina at 3 30 p m Friday February 8 details note location and time for services.

New York City Emma Martin Maffitt A James Church Wilmington N. C

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