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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1917

Page

2

His Brother's Keeper at the Academy with Robert Edeson

Robert Edeson stars in His Brother's Keeper at the Academy. The four act drama centers on a doctor who marries his adopted sister to save the family name, then faces love and sacrifice as a younger brother and a future for all. The cast includes Lyle D Andrews and a strong supporting group. The season closes tonight with a new show tomorrow matinee.

Robert Edeson Academy Lyle D. Andrews Edeson Messrs. Hallet Bosworth Wilfred Lytell Henry Hamill K. Mattus DeWolfe Newcombe Ada C. Neviell Helen Barnes Lytell Wayland Charlie Chaplin Atlantic City New York

Royal's Show a Big One

Lew Jae Williams and his all star Yankee Doodle Girls and Comedy Players staged a standout matinee at the Royal yesterday afternoon. The company drew strong crowd praise for beauty, acting, and singing, with Williams delivering a distinct hit alongside the Waylands in entertaining songs.

Royal Lew Jae Williams the Royal Wilmington Waylands

Walthall Stars in The Sting of Victory at Grand

Henry Walthall headlines the two part Civil War drama The Sting of Victory at the Grand tomorrow. He plays two contrasting brothers with a love triangle and a dramatic plot that tests justice and sacrifice, supported by Antoinette Walker.

Henry Walthall Walthall Antoinette Walker

Nervousness Cured by Mrs Joe Person’s Remedy Ad

Miss Mamie C Hage of Goldsboro North Carolina suffered fearfully with back pain from stairs at school and was in a nervous condition. Seven bottles of Mrs Joe Person’s Remedy cured her. The advertisement touts renewed life in nervous and run down people and urges readers to consult their druggist or write the company in Charlotte North Carolina. Prices are listed as $1.00 per bottle three for $2.75 six for $5.00 prepaid.

Mamie C. Hage Goldsboro N. C Joe Person Person Remedy Company Charlotte Acceot Hanover Drug Co Hardin’s Pharmacy Southside Drug Co Burnett Drug Co Elvingeton’s Pharmacy H. L. Fentrews C. F. Green Greenfield Pharmacy

Light Men to Meet on New Bern Mat

New Bern fans demand more middleweight wrestling and Stanly Hall will host a top bout next Thursday night. Max Smith, the local favorite, faces Greek wrestler John Kilonis in a bout billed to be fair with hard work and real effort anticipated from both competitors.

New Bern Stanly Hall Max Smith John Kilonis Max Kilonis

Notice of Sale of Lands in Cape Fear River Area

A New Hanover County Superior Court decree triggers a public auction by Commissioner Robert Ruark. On February 5, 1917 at 12 m at the courthouse door, the highest bidder may purchase the Cape Fear river tract in Cape Fear Township, bounded by the rice mill, canal, river, and adjacent property deeds. Sale subject to court confirmation.

Superior Court of New Hanover County American Bank and Trust Company Alexander Newton Et Als Court House Cape Kear Township County of New Hanover North Carolina Cape Fear W. F. Potter William ¥. Pitter Wfe J. O. Bowden Office of the Register of Deeds For KKK the Register of Deeds

St Jacobs Oil Promises Quick Back Pain Relief

When backache stiffens you, use a small trial bottle of St Jacobs Oil. Rub it on the aching area and within fifty counts the soreness fades. The ad claims it is harmless and fast acting for lumbago sciatica rheumatism and backache.

St. Jacobs

Bingham Reopens With Every Cadet Back

Bingham School at Mebane resumes with all cadets from the mid term return. New additions to the faculty include Major Hugh R. Clinckscales from Clemson and the University of South Carolina and Captain John B. Sligh from Newberry College. The English penmanship and bookkeeping department is now led by Sligh. Early signs indicate a highly successful spring term.

Bingham School Mebane Jan Bingham Gray Hugh R. Clinckscales Clemson College University of South Carolina John B. Sligh A.B Newberry College

New Bern Mayor Reports Prosperity Seen in New York

Mayor Albert H. Bangert of New Bern returns from a fifteen day trip to New York and other Northern cities noting a joyous New Year festival and widespread signs of prosperity with people seeming to have abundant money wherever he traveled.

New Bern Albert H. Bangert New York North Carolina New

Famous Salts Flush Kidneys Says Advised Remedy

An advertisement promotes Jad Salts as a kidney cleanser for meat eaters. It claims uric acid from meat clogs kidneys and that four ounces of rad salts with lemon lithia mix daily will improve kidney function and urine, preventing bladder issues and serious kidney problems.

Pardon Application for Sam Glover in 1908 Murder Case

Notice is given that an application will be made to the Governor of North Carolina for the pardon of Sam Glover who was convicted of murder at the July term 1908 of the Superior Court of New Hanover County. All opposing objections should be forwarded to the Governor at once. E M Koonce.

North Carolina New Hanover County John J. Austin Campbell Street Evelina Austin Sam. Glover Superior Court E. M. Koonce

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