Interesting Point Flaw Presented in Bone Dry Whiskey Case
In United States v Miller Judge Connor weighs a key question of federal versus North Carolina law on whiskey imports into a dry state. The defense argues the state law restricts sale. the government seeks stricter enforcement. Rounding out the docket, slacker cases and naturalization actions occupy court, with several defendants pleading guilty and paying costs.
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North Carolina
Connor
United States District Court
United States
Arles Miller
John D. Bellamy
L. Clayton Grant
J. ©. Carr
T. Irwin Cheek
R. B. Batson
Walter Russell
Columbus King
Mack Frink
Cadmus Leon Smith
Roy Taylor
Robert Shipman
Hezekiah Durden
Godfrey Cromartie
Rock Bellamy
N. B. Stevens
J. A. Brown
Boschee's German Syrup Advertisement Claims Durable Cough Relief
The ad promotes Boschee's German Syrup as a fifty one year proven remedy for coughs bronchitis and lung troubles. It promises restful sleep easy morning excretion and natural healing with bottles priced 25 and 75 cents available at Green's Drug Store.
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Bosree
Boschee
Germany
United States
Nature
Green's
Oldest Bank of City Holds Annual Meeting
The Wilmington Savings and Trust Company held its twenty ninth annual stockholders meeting in the bank’s directors room with 1164 shares represented. President C E Taylor reported strong progress and a final year with higher deposits despite Liberty Bond subscriptions. Cashier J L Williams noted record profits and assets. Directors and officers were reelected and the bank’s long history of dividends and growth highlighted its standing nationally.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Savings and Trust Company
S. M. Boatwright
J. D. Bellamy
C. E. Taylor
Taylor
J. L. Williams
Messrs. H. Walters
J. V. Grainger
R. H. Northorp
H. L. Wolters
H. C. Bear
N. B. Rankin
O. O’connor
John D. Bellamy, Jr
W. V. Hardin
Daniel H. Penton
Donald MacRae
Lyman Delano
J. W. Norwood
Cc. E. Taylor
Agr
H. Walters
W. Hull Moore
J. Thornton
Wilmington, Savings and Trust Company
Col. W. L. DeRosset
E .S. Martin
Trust Company
American Banker’s Association
Funeral for Robert Schrieber Held by Rev G W McClanahan
Funeral services for Robert Schrieber who died Sunday night at James Walker Memorial Hospital were held yesterday at four o'clock conducted by Rev. G W McClanahan pastor of St Matthew's Lutheran church. Interment followed at Oakdale with many friends present. Woolvin undertaking parlors directed the services. Pallbearers were N M Faker Thomas Russell William Amerhauser H A Peterson James King and George Amprosiano.
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Robert Schrieber
James Walker Memorial Hospital
G. W. McClanahan
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church
Oakdale
Woolvin Undertaking
Messrs
N. M. Farker
Thomas Russell
William Amerhauser
H. A. Peterson
James King
George Amprosiano
Fire Laddies Called Out
Fire department responded this morning to a chimney fire at Tenth and Meadows streets. No damage reported.
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Tenth and Meadows Streets
The Successful Club Ad by Mrs Purdie in Oakland
A confidential matrimonial ad from Mrs Purdie of The Successful Club Oakland California offers marriage prospects. It cites years of experience and promises reliable results for lonely individuals seeking partners.
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Purdie
Oakland
Calif
Lost five one dollar bills reward offered
Notice states five one dollar bills are lost belonging to a sick person between Citizens Bank Center Woolworths or Post Office. A reward is offered for return. The wording is uncertain but indicates compensation upon recovery.
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Citizens Bank
Center
Woolworth’s
Recorder Harriss Fines Brick Bat Thrower in Police Court
Julian Hill, a colored youth, admitted throwing brick bats at Alex Williams, causing a deep head cut. Recorder Harriss imposed a $10 fine plus costs as a warning to avoid the dangerous act. all other cases were continued.
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Recorder Harriss
Julian Hill
Alex Williams
Williams
Tide Water Power workers honor Mr. Skelding with gift
The Tide Water Power Company employees presented former general manager A. B. Skelding with a silver pitcher and tray engraved for the occasion. The presentation occurred as Mr. Skelding cleaned out his desk, led by Raymond Hunt, and featured donations from all staff.
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Tide Water Power Company
Skelding
A. B. Skelding
Raymond Hunt
Commissioner Sale of Wilmington Lot Under Court Decree
By order of the Superior Court dated January 9 1918 the commissioner will sell at public auction at the Wilmington courthouse on February 8 1918 at noon the described parcel in Wilmington starting 132 feet north of Nun street east 2 1 2 feet then south 53 feet and west 82 1 7 feet part of lot 4 block 119 according to the city plan. William M Bellamy commissioner.
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Superior Court
Frank Suggs
Richard Suggs
Junie Suggs
M. A. Todd
Court House
Wilmington
City of Wilmington
William M. Bellamy
Notice of Administration for Maria A Fosgate
The undersigned qualified as administrator of Maria A Fosgate of New Hanover County. Debts should be settled promptly and any claims presented to Wilmington North Carolina by December 4 1918 or be barred. Dated December 4 1917. Thomas W Davis administrator. Rountree and Davis Attorneys.
Notice of Administration for Augusta J Bernds Estate
Having this day qualified as Administrator of the estate of Augusta J Bernds deceased this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to present the same on or before December 3rd 1918 or this notice will be plead in bar of recovery All persons indebted to the said estate will please make prompt payment American Bank and Trust Company Administrator estate of Augusta J Bernds
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Maria A. Fosgate
New Hanover
Prsons
Wilmington
North Carolina
Thomas W. Davis
Maria A. Folgate
Augusta J. Bernds
American Bank and Trust Company
Death of soldier Samuel Swain at Camp Sevier
A telegram reports Private Samuel Claudius Swain of Brunswick County died of pneumonia at Camp Sevier Greenville South Carolina. He was nearly 29 years old and had served only a few months. Survived by wife father B F Swain sister Mrs Walter Clark and brothers Preston Cleveland and Roger. Remains expected to reach the city by night train for interment at the old home. Relatives and friends mourn the untimely death.
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Brunswick County
Camp Sevier
Greenville
S. C
Samuel Claudius Swain
Swain
B. F. Swain
Walter Clark
Ice Severs Light Beacons On Manteo Sound
Ice has carried away all light beacons in the sound at Manteo North Carolina. The survey boat Matchless is ice-bound near the island as the sound freezes to four to six inches. Supplies are running low and suffering is expected on the island with no early relief in sight.
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Manteo
N. C
Coast Survey
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W. B. Thorpe
Water and Ann Streets
U. S
WB. Cooper & Company
Wilmington, N. C
BANK
City
MR. Schrieber
Messenger Service
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
Marine Iron & Steel Co
Norflok
Chas. Finkelstein
Chas, Finkelstein
S. No
Front St
Orange
Toledo
E. A. Shands, Jr
Toledo Scale Co
Foltz and
Kendrix
Gordon’s
M. Lance
Carolina Beach
Bear Prod
Moise. Co
Market St
Norris
Fifth
Wright Sts
L. Stock
Mechanics Home Association
Walker Taylor
W. M. Cumming
Southern Express
Schloss, Bear and Davis Stable
Orange Street
Republic
Einstein Bros
Front
Grace Sts
Harriss Printing and Advertising Co
Bladen
P. O. Box
Rountree and Davis, Attorneys
Jersey
Charleston Wakefield
Express
F. O. B. Young
Richmond Bag Company
Richmond
Motte
Hoyt Kennedy
May's Delicatessen
T. J. Brown
Rocky Point
N.C
Annvypal
Unit States
Liberty Loan
the Peoples Savings BA
F. W. Dick
J. Holmes Davis
Cas
Princess Street
American Bank & Trust
Front and Market Sts
Murchison National Bank
Cashi
the Home Savings Bas
C. W. Yates
Cape Fear
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