Old Time Actor James Brown Dies in Southport
James Brown, 66, once a prominent minstrel and falsetto performer from Wilmington, died in bed at Southport after moving there for retirement. He was the last of his family, survived by a few nieces and nephews, and will be buried in Lowhport Cemetery tomorrow afternoon. He left Wilmington 35 years ago to pursue theater and was known for impersonating women on stage.
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Wilmington
James Brown
R. F
Augusta Brown
Southport
Mr. Brown
Athalia Lippitt
Lowhport
Paper may be used for summer clothes in 1930s Atlanta news
Atlanta January report says paper fabric could replace wool and cotton if prices rise. Experiments claim a serviceable summer cloth with first class wearing quality and satisfactory appearance. Some fabrics use fiber similar to paper and even wood neckties mislead as silk.
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Atlanta
First Deviled Ham Quip Echoes Bible Tale
A father and son exchange a joke about misreading a Bible reference. Willie cites the phrase evil spirits entering into swine and quips about deviled ham as a punchline. The exchange blends a biblical image with a kitchen pun.
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Willie
Pawn brokers reveal spending habits of Atlanta residents
A Bay scene from Atlanta outlines how households would shed items first when hungry, noting women pawn clocks and china before clothes while men pawn watches and razors. The article lists names and resolutions from North Carolina and Onslow County, with a House adjournment to Friday morning.
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Atlanta
Matthews
Mecklenburg
North Carolina
Wilson
Transylvania County
Onslow
Breece
Coffey
Boone Township
Watauga County
Linville Falls
Tatler
Edgecombe
Senate Debates Absentee Ballot Amendment and Road Proposals
The session reviews the absentee ballot amendment with amendments debated by Senators Everett and Kinder. the resolution is enrolled for ratification after withdrawals. House members Davenport and Rev S E Mercer lead opening prayers as new bills target road improvements in Gob Neck, abolish boards, and prohibit taxed road obstructions.
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House
Bheer
Daniels
Everett
Knider
Brentzer
Justice
Senate
Davenport
S. E. Mercer
Tees
Swain
Gub Neck
Matthews
Mecklenburg
Old Hoss Sales
Ray
Macon
Board of Internal Improvements
Sanders
North Carolina
Boxing cards in New York and Minneapolis bouts
Billy Miske faces Charley Weinert in a 10 round main event in New York. Butch O'Hagen meets Augie Ratner in a 10 round bout in New York. Roy Moore clashes with Jack Douglas in a 10 round fight in Minneapolis.
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Billy Miske
Charley Weinert
New York
Butch O'Hagen
Augie Ratner
Roy Moore
Jack Douglas
Minneapolis
Foreclosure Notice on Wilmington Mortgage Bond
Notice of foreclosure under a mortgage held by The Cooperative Building & Loan Association against James Donaldson. The sale, by public auction for cash, is set for February 10, 1917 at noon at the New Hanover County Courthouse, Wilmington. Property is Lot 4 in Block 494 on Thirteenth Street Kendal Street and Orange Street boundaries. Attorney Thomas W. Davis signs the notice.
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James Donaldson
Co-Operative Building & Loan Association
New Hanover County
Court House
New Tanover County
Wilmington
North Carolina
Thirteenth Street
Orange Street
Kendal Street
N. C
Thomas W. Davis
Local grocer offers native meats and groceries with delivery
L. L. Sheppard at 817 North 4th Street advertises a full line of groceries and best native meats with prompt delivery. The notice also lists several insurance names and a phone contact 1126.
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B. Moore
3Rd and
Castle
L. L. Sheppard
North 4Th St
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Pied
W.B. Cooper &Co
Ann Streets
Count Cadorna
General Cadorna
Rome
Geo C. Jackson
Postal Telegraph Cable Company
Postal Telegraph
Pullman
the Royal
North Fourth Street
B. F. Keith
Currie
L. Mazer
S. Fifth Street
Philadelphia
Studebaker
N.C
H.L. Kidd
J. Q. Herring Co
8Th and
Dock Streets
Elgins
Walthams
Howard
Hamilton
Chas. Finkelstein
ST. Andrew's Brotherhood Lyceum
Hanover County
Michigan Mutual Life Insurance
Hayes
Hamlet
J. P. Newton
Goodyear Tire & Rubber Co
Akron
Ohio
L. Stock Mechanics’ Home _ Association
Princess Street
Walker Taylor
W. M. Cumming
Motte
Leon L. Motte
Church Street
Bear Produce and Merchandise Co
Jas. M. Stevenson
Western Live Stock Company
W. B. Klander
South Second Street
NEW England Mutual Life
America
United States Casualty
Western
Southern Building
Mechanics’ Home Association
Old and Strong
Cumming
South Front Street
Baldwin
York
Lima
Gordon's
W.M. Cumming
B. Haar
Care Peoples Supply Co
SYL
Alvans
L. M. Bunting
Durock-Jersey
L. ‘B. Silver Co
Berkshire Boar
J. H. Hinton
Castle Hayne Road
the Peoples Savings Bank
THE
Payne Drug Company
Corner Fifth and
Red Cross Streets
the Murchison National Bank
Tide Water Power Co
Royal Typewriters
Wales
Dispatch
Hendersonville
Thomas Grocery Company
American Bank
Ex Trust
Company
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