Illicit distillery found hidden in Catfish Creek swamp
Sheriff Jackson and a team tracked to an almost inaccessible swamp above the Cape Fear packing plant and captured a complete illicit corn liquor operation. The site included a converted gasoline tank still, a double worm, fermenting mash, and extensive hiding measures with cedar brush and a remote cabin. No finished product found. three barrels of mash destroyed. officers express need for a county expense account to fund fuel and manpower curbs on crime.
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Catfish Creek
Jackson
George
Cape Fear
Graham Smith
Asa Biggs
Othyes
John Doe
New Hanover County
Delegation Returns From Raleigh Protest on Joyner Bill
Charles B Newcomb B Solo mon and Superintendent J J Blair with Isaac C Wright returned from Raleigh where they protested the Joyner educational bill Wright led Wilmington speakers Rob Ruark presented tax figures and hearings continued in Raleigh yesterday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles B. Newcomb
B. Solomon
Board of Education
J. J. Blair
Isaac C. Wright
Eigh
Wright
Wilmington
Jeigh
Atto Robb ‘Ruark
Postal Rates Up in Australia for International Mail
Melbourne reports postal rates increased by one cent on letters and letter cards sent outside the commonwealth. Post cards and newspapers over two ounces destined for the United States, the British Empire, New Hebrides, Bankers and Torres Islands also face higher rates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melbourne
Australia
Commonwealth
United States
British Empire
New Hebrides
Bankers
Torres Islands
Wilmington Shoe Co Sale Cleared Up This Week
The Wilmington Shoe Co sale concludes this week with finalizing actions and transfer of assets. Officials urge bidders to review terms and complete filings before deadlines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Shoe Co
Quinine Product Sold With Laxative Effects
An old advertisement claims a tonic laxative quinine product called LAXATIVE BROMO QUININE is safe for anyone to take without causing nervousness or head ringing. It highlights a 30 cent price and references E. W. GROWD'S on the box.
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E. W
Autobiography Fragments Mention Kerensky Stories
The fragment hints at Mr. Kerensky writing his autobiography and including true stories from his varied experiences. It suggests a forthcoming work detailing personal history and events in his life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kerensky
McGrath and Company Set To Open Music Store In Wilmington
McGrath and company of Hopewell Virginia leased the Princess street building at 213 H B Bonitz and will open a modern music store early in the week. They will offer musical instruments and Edison phonographs with the motto The world's best interpreter of the world's best music. The chamber of commerce helped secure the location. The move reflects postwar expansion benefiting Wilmington as Hopewell declines after its wartime boom.
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McGrath and Company
Hopewell
Princess Street
H. B. Bonitz
Edison
Chamber of Commerce
Wilmington
Powder Town
MacGrath and Company
Four Father and Son Banquets Across City Tonight
Four banquets in the city join Father and Son programs under church and Y M C A auspices starting at 7 30 p m. At the Y M C A Captain John M Robeson will speak with Bishops and others expected. Speakers and acts span St Andrews Church Covenant Church and Good Shepherd with local leaders arranging plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrews Presbyterian Church
Church of the Covenant
Church of the Good Sleeper
Y.M.C. A
John M. Robeson
Hindenburg
Thomas C. Darst
Houston Merritt
St. Andrew's
J. A. Sullivan
J.B. Fales
C. L. Meister
Church of the Good Shepherd
J. B. Huntington
St. Andrew’s Memorial Hall
Miss Fountain
Sallie Oldham
C. F. Garrison
James Croom
Ding
Frances Sullivan
Messrs
A. L
W. R. Dosher
G. W. McClanahan
W T. Mercer
Jessie Mercer
A. D. McClure
B.D
Benediction
Ministers Sweep Professionals In Three Game Volley Series
Wessell starred for the Professionals but lacked support as the Ministers, on Y court, won all three games to claim a sixth straight league victory. Captain Yopp was out ill for the Professionals, while Ben Tees sat for the Ministers. Alex Sprunt provided key support as Huntington and Dr. Hall struck hard for the Ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wessell
Yopp
Ben Tees
John C. Wessell
Huntington
Dr. Hall
Bis
Alex Sprunt
Ministers
Wilmington Shoe Company Announces Final Sale Week
A final one week sale event is announced by Wilmington Shoe Company, offering discounts across styles and sizes. The notice emphasizes limited stock and storewide reductions to attract shoppers before closing deals.
Naval radio school course offers path to skilled operator
A. C. Antry announces a six month program at the United States naval radio school Cambridge Mass for young men 18 to 25 with radio or telegraph foundation. Applicants must pass spelling and penmanship tests and receive about ten words per minute. The Navy provides books appliances meals clothing and quarters. Apply at the 319 North Front Street recruiting station.
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A. C. Antry
North Front ‘Street
United States Naval Radio School
Cambridge
Mass
Marge
Navy
United States Navy
North Front Street
American Girlies Appear in Overseas Letters
Sergeant Joseph Blackburn and his wife, plus many others, praise American girls from Philadelphia to France. The Philadelphia Evening Bulletin highlights troopers abroad who defend American women against comparisons with French girls and express pride in the girls they left behind.
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Wn Kburn
Joseph Blackburn
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
France
Sergeant Blackburn
Pythians to Honor War Veterans With Barbecue
Between the 18th and 22nd of the month Pythians over the country will pay honor to their members who have gone to war. A barbecue will be served as members by Clarendon lodge of Pythians in Castle Hall next Tuesday afternoon. W A Woods and Dr W C Galloway compose the committee on cars.
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Clarendon Lodge of
Pythians
Castle Hall
W. A. Woods
W. C. Galloway
Remains of Capt William St George Pinner Forwarded
Death occurred Tuesday morning at the home of his father in law Albert J Beach. Remains were sent to Southport on the steamer Wilmington and interment followed today after funeral services.
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Wmn
George Pinner
William St. George Pinner
Albert J. Beach
Southport
Wilmington
Reformation ideals praised in Lutheran lecture program
Dr J C Seegers spoke at the Lutheran Memorial hall on Sixth and Queen about the Reformation as a soul movement and its liberty and democratic principles. The program featured readings by Dr A D McClure and Rev G W McClanahan with songs by Marie and Johanna Rehder, George Bornemann, and Will Rehder.
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J. C. Seegers
St. Paul's Church
Will Rehder
Louise Gieschen
Dr. Seegers
Wittenburg
Europe
Daniel Webster
North America
Rome
Ana Wihip
Languag
Funeral services for G C Potter at South Side Baptist Church
The mortal remains of G C Potter were interred in Bellevue cemetery after funeral services from the family home at 11 oclock conducted by Rev W G Hall pastor of South Side Baptist Church. The services were well attended and many floral designs were sent. Pallbearers were B Frank Brittain C H Holton Jordan Branch J S Canaday D E Costin and C W Craig.
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G. C. Potter
Bellevue Cemetery
W. G. Hall
Southside Baptist Church
B. Frank Brittain
C. H. Holton
Jordan Branch
Canaday
D. E. Costin
C. W. Craig
Harriss Passes Sentence in Recorder’s Court
Dave Epps and Carrie May Sanders pleaded guilty to violating the prohibition law and received work sentences. Epps was sentenced to six months on the roads, Sanders to three months at the farm. Judge Harriss criticized the Sanders case, saying such conduct harms household labor and pledged to assign convicted individuals to work.
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Dave Epps
Carrie May Sanders
Recorder’s Court
Epps
Sanders
Harriss
Bankeresses Retained Despite War Ends In London
Two hundred women employed by the Bank of England during the war will remain on the payroll after peace in a decision announced today. They will earn 15 dollars weekly and become eligible for pensions at fifty percent after twenty five years of service. The bank has employed eight hundred women during the war, while six hundred have been notified they will not be needed longer.
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London
Bank of England
Funeral Rites Held for Mrs. Hattie Brown in Danville
Mrs. Hattie Brown died in Danville at her grandson’s home. Funeral services were at Oakdale graveside yesterday at 3 PM, conducted by Dr. A D McClure of St Andrew's Presbyterian Church. Pallbearers were G W MacMillan M J Jackson G E Bittrich and W H Smith.
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Hattie Brown
Danville
Oakdale
A. D. McClure
St. Andrew’s Presbyterian Church
G. W. MacMillan
M. J. Jackson
G. E. Bittrich
W. H. Smith
Boycott Efforts Stall Across British Chambers of Commerce
British Associated Chambers of Commerce have failed to find an effective method to boycott Germany with 70 million people despite widespread demands. Resolutions urging boycotts have passed in major colonies. In England, France and Belgium hotel associations have refused to house Germans as guests.
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London
Chambers of Commerce
Germany
England
France
Belgium
Sloan's Liniment for quick relief of muscle pain
An old advertisement touts Sloan's Liniment as fast relief for tired strained muscles and stiff joints. It promises easier use, non staining skin, deep penetration, and broad applicability to sprains bruises neck pain sciatica and toothaches for the whole family.
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Sloan
Questioning Rheumatism Cure and Blood Germ Theory
The ad argues rheumatism is caused by germs in the blood and claims S. S. S. can remove them. It dismisses liniments and tonics as ineffective and offers medical advice from the Swift Specific Co in Atlanta GA for individualized treatment.
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Swift Specific Co. Dept. D
Atlanta, Ga
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Fit
McGrath and
Compan Hopewell
IC. OF
Wilmington Shoe Cp
Bon Marche
Jpeuralgia
North Front
DR. Vineberg
Masonic Temple
Mer
Sloan’s
Linimen
Wilmington Hotel
Wilmington, N. C
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