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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1917

Page

3

Theater Notes at the Academy and Victo ria Run

The Academy presents Robert Edeson in His Brothers Keeper a four act drama about Dr John Campbell and a rescued sister with romance on the side. Also Chimes of Normandy opera and The Fall of a Nation cinema spectacle open next week. The Grand features The Combat six reels starring Anita Stewart. Pearl of the Army serial stars Pearl White at the Bijou. Royal offers The Girl in Lavender with Dixie Trio and songs in a lively musical night.

The Academy Robert Edeson John Campbell Lyle D. Andrews Edeson Messrs Hallet Bosworth Wilfred Lytell Henry Hamill K. Mattus DeWolfe Newcombe Ada C. Neviell Helen Barnes Jessie Miller Lyceum Normandy Germaine Victoria North America Europe New York North American Atlantic Washington Columbus Napoleon III Mexico Hemisphere Thomas Dixon Grand America Anita Stewart Vitagraph Ralph W. Ince Miss Stewart Ralph W Pearl White Bijce Wilson Congress Bijou Panama Canal Pathe Joan of Arc Pearrl White Pearl Dare Foreign Alliance United States Secret Service Ralph Kellard Marie Wayne W. T.carleton Theodore Friebus Royal American Maids Musical Comedy Company the Royal Dixie Laura Barnett Rollo Thorpe Gaynelle Everett

Remarkable weight gain claims for tonoline tonic

Readers share dramatic weight increases from tonoline with testimonials by F. G. Clark and Chas Brackett. They claim 25 pounds in 30 days and 10 pounds in 14 days, plus better sleep and appetite. Address and payment instructions promise a free trial box, with Hivington Pharmacy as a seller.

F. G. Clark P. G. Clark Chas. Brackett American Proprietary Co Boston Mass Hivington Pharmacy

Prominent businessman seeks relief from rheumatism

Letter from R C Branscomb of Union Springs Alabama dated December 29 1916 requests six bottles of Mrs Joe Persons Remedy. He describes bedridden rheumatism and praises the remedy citing past cures and urging prompt shipment from Mrs Joe Persons Remedy Company Charlotte NC. Readers urged to consult doctors or tell druggists about the product.

R. C. Branscomb Union Springs Alabama Joe Person Charlette N. C

Boxing Rumors and Baseball Bets In Early 1900s Notes

Jack Dillon shows slowing speed while no word comes on a possible rematch with Fred Fulton. Promoters seek a clash between Ilarry Reeve and Georgies Carpentier. George H. Sutton leaves vaudeville to billiards. The American Association appeals to federal and state officials against baseball pools and betting paraphernalia. Big Ed Walsh may manage a Des Moines Western League club, Isbell takes Wichita, and the AA champions plan spring training in Athens, Georgia.

Jack Dillon Tom Cowler Fred Fulton Ilarry Reeve England Georgies Carpentier George H. Sutton American Association A. A Ed Walsh White Sox Frank Isbell de Moines Isbell Wichita Louisville Colonels Athens

Quit Meat When Kidneys Bother

An advertisement urges avoiding meat when kidney discomfort occurs. It recommends taking Jad Salts to flush and stimulate kidneys, claim relief from back pain, urinary issues, and general health problems. The text promotes Jad Salts as a safe, affordable remedy derived from grapes and lemon juice with lithia.

More Rheumatism Than Ever Before in Damp Weather

Our old friend Rheumatiz is having his inning this year and a note of caution from someone who knows suggests wearing rubbers in damp weather, keeping feet dry, drinking lemon ade, and avoiding strong alcohol. If rheumatism or sciatica strikes, a half teaspoonful of Rheuma daily may ease pains in days, and a 50 cent bottle lasts a long time per ad.

Rheumatiz R. R. Bellamy Advt

Lumber Exporters to Meet in Pittsburgh Convention

Delegates arrive in Pittsburgh for the National Lumber Exporters' Association annual convention. An entire session will discuss legislation to authorize cooperation among American exporters amid anti trust law doubts in foreign trade and to counter government encouraged foreign rivals.

Pittsburgh National Lumber Exporters’ Association

Ethel Shines Without Jewels At June Housewarming

A narrator recalls a June bungalow housewarming where guests wore lavish jewelry in the living room. Ethel arrives wearing a simple blue tulle dress and plain satin slippers, her natural grace drawing all eyes. The story argues inner charm over adornment and suggests jewelry should complement, not define, a person.

Glawcr Ethel Mies Jyor

Foreclosure Sale Notice on Land in New Hanover County

By power of sale in a 1915 mortgage Fred Foy to M Dol Bowen and wife defaults trigger sale January 20 1917 at noon at the New Hanover County Court House. Property lies in Harnett Township described as lots 9 and 6 from a Holy Fountain Society map with chain of deeds through Betsy Hansley from the Society to Foy and onward. Attorney Woodus Kellum signs for the notice.

Sellars Dalilaix Co-operative Building and Loan Association A. D New Hanover County Court House N. C Wilmington County of New Hanover State of North Carolina Fourth Street Nixon Street James Street Thos. W. Davis Fred Foy M. Dol. Bowen Office of Register of Deeds Harnett Township Holy Fountain Society Register of Deeds Office Betsy Hansley M. D. Bowen Amy Bowen Woodus Kellum Tnes

Notice to creditors in the estate of John J. Austin

Having qualified as administratrix of the estate of John J. Austin deceased in New Hanover County North Carolina this is to notify all persons having claims against the estate to exhibit them to the undersigned at 708 Campbell street between Seventh and Eighth streets on or before December 13 1917 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of their recovery. All persons indebted

North Carolina New Hanover County John J. Austin Tate Campbell Street Seventh Eighth

Estate Administrator Cleared For Final Settlement

Evellina Atsity Administratrix of John J Austin confirms payment schedule and finalization on December 12 in the estate proceedings. The document notes the 12th day of December and references legal formalities for settlement.

Evelina Atsity John J. Austin

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