Newberry Man Elected South Carolina Insurance Commissioner
A McSwain of Newberry was today elected insurance commissioner of South Carolina to succeed McMaster. He won by a wide margin over H G Coker J R Fulmer and S L Miller. McSwain will assume duties once he can arrange his business affairs. The article also describes plans for a State Industrial School for Girls to be overseen by a five member State board of correctional administrationappointed by the Governor and confirmed by the Senate. A woman will head the reformatory for white girls and site selection will use land already owned by the state if suitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. McSwain
Newberry
Insurance Commissr
South Carolina
McMaster
McSwain
H. G. Coker
Coachia
J. R. Fulmer
Columbia
S. L. Miller
State Industrial School For Girls
State Board of Correctional Administration
Senate
Reformatory For
Senate backs tax relief bill for building and loan groups
Jan 19 relief bill advances in Columbia South Carolina. The Senate passed a measure exempting strictly mutual building and loan associations from heavy taxes that hinder lending, housing repair, and mortgage loans. The bill aims to help citizens who rely on such loans and lack alternative financing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
Senate
Planting Castor Beans In City Gardens This Spring
Citizens plan to plant castor beans as the city increases its castor oil supply. Investigation shows vacant lots in the city will be used for gardens this season. County residents also expect to grow castor beans to support overall production.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ss County
Country Home Burned In Sudden Fire
Jan 19 report from Mreer describes J F Hallenger losing a country home Saturday between 3 and 4 pm. The family barely escaped with only front possessions saved as the rear of the house burned uncontrollably. Firefighters found the blaze originated in the kitchen and Mrs Ballenger’s elderly mother suffered serious injuries while escaping.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mreer
J. F. Hallenger
Mily
Ballenger
Boarding House Fire Destroys Structure and Furniture
J F Ballenger reported the boarding house and furniture destroyed by fire between 10 and 11 o clock. J Garner was alone in the building and escaped from the porch roof after neighbors woke him. Mrs Garner and children were visiting relatives in Greeleyville. Insurance covered the loss. cause unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ser
J. F. Ballenger
J. Garner
Automobile Found Submerged in Wateree River Near Camden
An automobile bearing license tag 28628, possibly a Dodge or Maxwell, was found underwater in the Wateree River near Camden on Wednesday night. No occupant was inside the car, and the driver or any passengers are not known to have drowned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dodge
Maxwell
Watereer
Camden
No New Telephones Delays Hit Southern City
The Southern Telephone Company's exchange halted new installations due to facility shortages. Local management reports repeated requisitions, but factory congestion prevents furnishing additional lines, leaving residents clamoring for service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rence
South Carolina Moves Toward Girls Reformatory
A bill introduced by Senator DuRant in the Senate and by Mr. during the House proposes a state reformatory for white girls ages 14 to 20 as part of the anti vice program in Columbia South Carolina. The measure aims to establish the institution to reform rather than punish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lumbia
S. C
DuRant
Wednes- Dight
Ctor
Columbia House Passes Prohibition Amendment On Third Reading
In Columbia on January 19 the House advanced the Federal prohibition amendment to third reading by 28 to 8 with 6 abstentions while voting 29 to 62 against placing the question in the next summer primary. The strike-out motion failed 31 to 68. Mayor Hyde oversees wood shipments to ease fuel scarcity in Charleston as rail delays threaten delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
House
Wood
Charleston
Hyde
Virgin Islands Celebrate Citizenship Day in St Thomas
The anniversary of the Denmark to United States transfer was marked as Citizen ship Day in St Thomas American Virgin Islands with a holiday, decorated town, and loyal messages to President Wilson and Congress.
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St. Thomas
American Virgin Islands
Virgin Islands
Denmark
United States
Wilson
American Congress
NOAN ON A LEAVE SAYS FOREIGN OFFICE
Buenos Aires reports the Foreign Office says Dr. Romulo Naon ambassador to the United States has been granted a short leave of absence and will return to Washington after a few days in Argentina. Friends insist his resignation is final and he will not remain in foreign service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buenos Aires
Foreign Office
Romulo 3. Naon
United States
Washington
Irigopen
City wood cutting opportunity during five day shutdown
Citizens urged to use spare time during the five day plant shutdown to harvest wood from the Tidewater Power Company tract at Oleander. The forest is open free for cutting with delivery costs only. a company representative assists on site daily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Garfield
Tidewater Power Company
Oleander
Chilean Embassy in Time of War Headlines
In Fayetteville Observer coverage the Chilean Embassy in Time of War appears alongside notices about coal production shortages and factory shutdowns. Rail road troubles and the push to halt trains spark local debate amid national crises.
Year of celebration among the Catholics
In year the Roman Catholic hierarchy in the United States will mark numerous anniversaries. Highlights include May observances for archbishop John Ireland and others, with multiple bishops reaching 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 40, and 45 years of ordination or consecration across states from St. Paul to San Antonio.
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Chicago
Ill
United States
John Ireland
St. Paul
Glennon
St. Louis
Sebastian G. Messmer
Archdiocese of
Milwaukee
Maurice F. Burke
St. Joseph
Burke
Hennessy
Wichita
Leo Hard
North Carolina
Belmont Abbey
Cunningham
Concordia
Kas
Fitzmaurice
Erie
Alexander Christie
Vancouver
Portland
Ore
Canevin
Harrisburg
O’reilly
Superior
Wis
Alerding
Wayne
Gallagher
Galveston
Owen B. Corrigan
Baltimore
Charles E. McDonnell
Brooklyn
James Davis
Davenport
Iowa
John J. Hilan
Hartford
J. A. Harty
Philippines
Omaha
Benjamin J. Keiley
Savannah
Michael J. Gallagher
Grand Rapids
John W. Shaw
San Antonio
Norfolk & Western offers work to idle workers in Roanoke
Roanoke Virginia January 19 the Norfolk Western Railroad announces it will provide job opportunities on days workers are laid off along its line. It says many positions are open in shops yards and offices and available to all men it can use in any capacity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roanoke
Norfolk & Western Railroad
Alaska in Howe Travel Festival At Academy of Music
A travel film on Alaska as a gold and salmon powerhouse headlines Lyman H. Howe’s Travel Festival to be shown at the Academy of Music matinee and night on January 2. The program showcases dredge and hydraulic mining, big game hunting, Klondike relics, totem poles, icebergs and avalanches.
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Alaska
America
Yukon
Lyman H. Howe
Academy of Music
United States
Russia
Pirehaze
Klondike
Far
Northwest
Oh Johnny Oh musical at Academy of Music Thursday
The new 1918 style musical comedy Oh Johnny Oh! will appear at the Academy of Music on Thursday January 24. John T. Fisher promotes the show praised as the era's top popular price musical attraction with novelty, bright scenery, and witty dialogue. Prices range 50 cents to 1 dollar plus war tax. tickets go on sale Wednesday at Elvington's.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johnny
Academy of Music
John T. Fisher
Palm Beach
Honolulu
Elvington’s
Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey Promised Preventive Colds
An old advertisement claims neglected colds lead to pneumonia and tuberculosis and promotes Dr. Bell's Pine Tar Honey as a preventive remedy. It asserts the product soothes coughs and colds, eases breathing, and has antiseptic effects while appealing to families and children.
Mortgagee Public Auction on Wilmington Property
The Mechanics Home Association will sell at public auction on February 15, 1915 at 12 m at the Court House door in New Hanover County. Two tracts in Wilmington described by measurements, titles shown, as lands in Block 1 in the City plan. Default on mortgage payments cited. sale for cash to highest bidder. W. B. McEkey, attorney for Mechanics Home Association.
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Asimon
Deane Seawee Simon
F. Howell
Rapa Howell
Office of the Register of Deeds of
New F Tacuvine County
Mechanics’ Home Association
Court House
County of New Hanover
Wright Street
Fifth Street
Wilmington
N. C
W. B. MC Ekoy
The
Public Auction of Wilmington Property From 1918 Court Decree
By decree of the Superior Court dated December 27 1917 the Alice Larkins and husband John Larkins versus Thomas Harriss et al case orders sale at public auction for cash. On Monday January 4 1918 at noon at the Wilmington Courthouse the lot at Queen street 42 feet by 66 feet is offered as part of Lot 6 Block 74 per the city plan. Sale conducted by William M Bellamy dated January 3 1930.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court
Alice Larkins
John Larkins
Thomas Harriss
Court House
Wilmington
Wlmington
Queen Street
Second Street
Queen Stret
William M. Bellamy
Foreclosure Sale Of Real Estate In Wilmington NC
Notice of foreclosure sale in New Hanover County North Carolina. Property in the City of Wilmington described as Lot 4 in Block 271 part of official city plan. Mortgage by Dave Bowden and wife Mary Bowden to Geo. C. Gaylord dated October 11 1911. Sale set for February 6 1918 at 12 noon at the courthouse. Legal description and conveyance path included. Mortgagee Geo C Gaylord. Attorney Wm B Campbell. 15-law-4w-Sat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dave Bowden
Mary Bowden
Geo. C. Gaylord
New Hanover County
City of
Wilmington
Wood Street
Wood and
Green Street
Dave Bowder
Geo. O. Gaylord
Martha A. Gaylord
Wm. B. Campbell
Mortgaree
Notice of Sale of Personal Property in Wilmington
Under a 1915 chattel mortgage D. J. Prease to W. H. M. Koch defaults on the note. On January 19, 1918 at noon the property including a cornice brake, edgers, shears, machines, stock in trade, furniture and fixtures will be sold at No. 20 South Second Street Wilmington to the highest bidder for cash. Mortgagee W. H. M. Koch signs December 29, 1917.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. J. Prease
W. H. M. Koch
Register of Deeds
New Hanover County
South Second Street
Wilmington
Cou
Ted
Notice of Absolute Divorce in New Hanover County
In the Superior Court Maryland Onslow vs Priscilla Onslow. The defendant must appear at the February 1918 term in Wilmington to answer or demur to the complaint for absolute divorce on adultery grounds. This 28th day of December, 1917. W N Harriss, Clerk Superior Court.
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North Carolina
New Hanover
Maryland
Onslow
Priscilla Onslow
New Hanover County
Wilmington
North Carolinix
W. N. Harrisss
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Fayetteville
Sion
Pia
Dr. Bell
John Z. Fleher
Weathy
Ackley
Munle
S 4Ale
State OF
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J.B. McCabe and CO. Certified Public Accountants
Murchison Bank
Wiilmington
N.C
WRK
Washington, D.C
Capitol
UNION
Europea
W. T.knight
Manaze
Winston - Salem - Morehead City-Beaufort
Winston-Salem-Goldsboro
Southern Railway System
Beaufort
Winston-Salem-Morehead City-Beaufort
J. O. Jones
Raleigh
Aey
LeGwin Printing Co
Arace St
Wilmington, N, C
City Livery Co
Vineberg Masonic Temple
Whitman
Jarman & Futrelle
Princess Street
Harry E Payne
Eivui
N. Jacobi Hardware Co
Front St
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