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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 25, 1918

Page

2

Nitrate Distribution Preparations Led by Freeman

Mr. R W Freeman, federal supervisor of county farm agents for Hastmn North Carolina, visited Re city en route to Wilson from Columbus county. He is organizing local committees to oversee nitrate of soda distribution for farmers, with a February 4 application deadline.

R. W. Freeman Federal Hastmn North Carolina Re City Hill Wilson Columbus County Feeman Freeman J. Av ‘Brown Chadbourn A. EB. Powell Whiteville J. H. Hall Hallssoro N. P. Jeanerette Tabor Ig G. Butler Piraway W. Marlow Nokina E. J.asley B. F. Apte New Berlin J. Wale Bolton Eewest Department of Agriculture

Coast guard tale of Rotorua voyage ends in sinking

A storied account from a Rotorua crew member recalled the coal steamer en route to Wellington harbor when torpedo or mine blamed for her loss in the English Channel. The ship's fate remained officially undetermined as of today.

Nion Line

Parker Woman Dies at Campbell Street Residence

Mrs. J. T. Parker aged 50 died at 420 Campbell Street this morning after a stroke. The body will be moved to Lumberton on the morning train for interment.

Campbell Street J. T. ‘Parker Lumberton

Foreclosure Sale Under Mortgage Deeds in Wilmington NC

Public auction to satisfy debts on two mortgage deeds by W A Simon and Annie K H Simon against property in Block 20 Wilmington. Tract one covers lots 1 and 7, plus described street lines and dimensions. Tract two runs along Wright and Fifth streets with specified setbacks and boundaries. Attorney for Mechanics’ Association announces default and sale terms in New Hanover County court.

W. A. Simon Annie KH. Simon F. Howell Jessie Kamnes Farelock m Saooe County of New Hanover Eagh Bikder Wright Street Wright Fifty Fifth Pitth Street Wilmington N. C Theouthern Wright Fifth Street Ey Wesch Mechanics’ -Associaition

Public Auction Notice in Harris Case

Decree of court dated December 27 18 removed errors in the case Alice Larking and husband versus Harriss et al directs sale at public auction. Land described as 66 feet along Douthwar Street from Lot 6 to be sold by the undersigned. Auction to be held at the west Court on a weekday.

Alice Larking Harriss

Stettinius Named Surveyor General of Army Purchases

Edward A. Stettinius of New York was appointed surveyor general for all army purchases. He will oversee procurement and production across five army bureaus to coordinate purchases with industry and develop a unified program. He will base plans on European and U.S. war conditions and assume duties immediately with an office in Washington.

Washington Edward A. Stettinius New York Baker Ordnance Europe United States Stettinius

A D Brown Company Opens For Business

The A D Brown Company opens today on North Front Street. President T W Harrison oversees the first floor with dry goods while Vice President Anson Alligoog heads the ladies wear on the second floor. Misses Carrie Warter and Nonie McDermott remain salesladies as stockholders. T L Gromartie serves as secretary treasurer handling office affairs. The new firm relies on its experienced personnel to attract patrons.

A. D. Brown North Front Street T. W. Harrison Brown

North Carolina Forestry Association Opening Delayed by Train Crippling Schedule

Deranged train timetables delayed the convention opening as officers and delegates traveled on the Coast Line. Morning sessions were postponed to afternoon with combined programs and an evening public gathering at Hemenway school auditorium featuring motion pictures and a tree prize contest for children.

North Carolina Forestry Association Coast Line Chamber of Commerce Hemenway School North Carolina

Toledo to Host Grand Circuit Racing This Year

Toledo will feature Grand Circuit racing this year while Readville Massachusetts hosts a major line meeting the first in several seasons.

Toledo Readville Mass

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