German bybirth Parker found dead in Smiths Creek investigation underway
The body identified as W B Parker, a German born car repairer at Smiths Creek yards, was found with feet and hands tied near the creek. Autopsy by Dr Arnold Stovall indicated drowning as the cause, with no immediate sign of foul play. Coroner and jury prepare to hear witnesses, with Parker's death linked to a prior incident involving Coroner Holden and possible ties to German vessel machinery removal concerns.
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Maene
W. B
Smith’s Creek
Messrs
W. P. McGlaugh
C. B. Newcomb
Secrec
R ¢ Williams
H. W. Wells
Coring
H. H. Hall
Efort
Arnold Stovall
Dan
Parkame
Smith's Creek
Holden
Ifi Jackson
Parker Peen
Str
Oak Grove
Wer
Recesf
Cape Fear
W. Parker
Stovall
Jackson
Vie Peng
Charlie Sae
Green Street
Easom
Smith Creek
Harker
John Davis
Attock
Elta
Rompany
Hesse Parker
Eason
Parker
Howe
Morthay
Oyemmight
Coast Line
Mamie Oliphant
Brunswick Street
S Oliphant
America
Barding House
Kiel
Nicaria
Department of Justice
Farmers Face Labor Shortage Mobilize Youth Help
An Acorn Branch letter from John R. Morris urges mobilizing school children from ages 10 to 16 to assist farmers in harvesting beans peas and potatoes amid a 75 percent labor shortfall. He proposes city and country school leaders Boy Scouts and volunteers organize squads to gather crops. farmers would pay the youths, linking farming to national service and food production in New Hanover County and Wilmington.
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John R. Morris
Acorn
New Hanover County
Blair
Professor Catlett
Wilmington
North Carolina
The
Food Commission
New Hanover
Catlett
Boy Scouts
New Hanover Food Conservation Commission
Port of Entry Drive for Carolina Deep Water Port Gains Backing
North Carolina leaders press for port recognition with Rotary Club and Chamber of Commerce support. Telegrams show Wilmington’s bid for a deep water port, citing Henry Ford shipyard talks and a proposed 30 to 26 foot depth channel. Winston-Salem Rotary leads local backing with copies of House documents requested.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Wilmington
Rotary Club
Chamber of Commerce
Carolina
Washington
Winston-Salem
Louis T. Moore
N. V. Stockton
Winston-Salem Club
Henry Ford
Detroit Automobile
Atlantic Seaboard
Wilmingtons growth linked to Bladen in canalization plan
The Bladen Journal from Clarkton argues Wilmington's industrial and commercial progress depends on neighboring Bladen County. It urges Bladen to host a joint meeting with Wilmington to celebrate canalization of the Cape Fear and to boost regional waterways, roads, and trade.
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Wilmington
Bladen Journal
Clarkton
Wilmington Dispatch
Bladen County
Baltimore
Richmond
Bladen
Wilmington Chamber of Commerce
Cape Fear
Wilmington merchant Visits Charlotte Highlighting Packing Boom
James H. Durham Jr., a Wilmington merchant, arrived in Charlotte for several days of business. He notes the Carolina Packing Company’s new Wilmington packing house is off to a fine start with a carload of cattle and 150 hogs slaughtered daily, signaling strong regional growth in the livestock industry.
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Wilmingtonian
Charlotte Observer
James H. Durham, Jr
Wilmington
Charlote
Local residents make city visits and returns
Mr J W Russ of Makatoka spent last night in the city and returns home this afternoon. Mr W T Moore and son W C Moore of Ivanhoe were in Wilmington today on business. Messrs H Wells and N W Wells of Route 1 Ivanhoe visited the city today. Mr J H Niggell left yesterday afternoon for Greenwood SC on business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Russ
Makatoka
W. T. Moore and Son
W. C. Moore
Ivanhoe
Wilmington
Messrs. H. Wells
N. W. Wells
Route 1
J. H. Niggell
Greenwood
S. C
Amendment stance shows North Carolina support in 1918 letter
Rev G B Webster urges ratification of the federal prohibition amendment and asks local candidates for their position. Sen W B Cooper replies he will back the amendment and hopes to introduce a ratification bill if elected, aligning North Carolina with states favoring national prohibition.
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G. B. Webster
W. B. Cooper
Mr. Webster
Senate
North Carolina
Webster
Wilmington
N. C
Messrs
W. D. MacMillan, Jr
Clayton Grant
Edgar D. Williams
Harnett Township
Cooper
United States
Ex Governor Hanly to Speak on Prohibition Tonight
Former Indiana governor J Frank Hanly speaks at Grace Methodist church at 8 pm on Patriotism and Prohibition. Isaac C Wright introduces him. Hanly leads the Flying Squadron and promotes nationwide prohibition with eloquence and force. He plans Florida and Southern city speeches this spring. Public invited. event expected to draw a capacity audience.
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J. Frank Hanly
Indiana
Grace Methodist Church
Hanly
Isaac C. Wright
America
Florida
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Cure Claim and Reward
An advertisement proclaims Hall's Catarrh Medicine cures catarrh through constitutional treatment. The ad claims to destroy the disease’s foundation by acting on blood and mucous surfaces and builds up the patient’s constitution. The sellers offer $100 for any case it fails to cure and invite readers to obtain testimonials from F. J. Cheney & Co. in Toledo, Ohio.
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Hall
Die Proprietore
F. J. Cheney & CO
Toledo
Ohio
North Carolina Fishermen Advised to Follow State License Laws
A telegram received by E. H. Freeman reports that food administration licenses do not alter state license requirements. HB Freeman of the State Fish Commission cites Commissioner Gibbs in Morehead City, sent by Kenneth Fowler. Local fishermen are unsettled by diverse food regulations affecting edible fish catching.
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Fowler
E. H. Freeman
Food Administration
North Carolina
HB. H. Freeman
State Fish Commission
H. L. Gibbs
Morehead City
Kenneth Fowler
Southboro Man Leaves City After Visit
Mr. Robert Burnett of Southboro Massachusetts who has stayed in the city for several days visiting his daughter Mrs. Lyman Delano departed yesterday afternoon for destinations in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Burnett
Southboro
Mass
Lyman Delano
Parisian Sage Promoted for Hair Health in Ad
An advertisement touts Parisian Sage as the best remedy for hair and scalp trouble claiming it prevents baldness greyness and dandruff. A user notes rubbing it into the scalp before bed to stop itching and hair loss while improving appearance. Sold by R R Bellamy and druggists with satisfaction guaranteed.
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R. R. Bellamy
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P. Papker
Ford
Charlotte
Hanley
Wilmington Savings & Trust Company
Princess Street
Fuchs’ Cash Department Store
J. W. H. Fuchs’ Department Store
Lumberton
Meruencey
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