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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1917

Page

5

Public schedule of civil cases set by Judge W. M. Weeks

The article lists a civil calendar issued by Judge W. M. Weeks outlining end dates for civil cases and a sequence of docket items. It notes an invitation for attorneys to object to the arrangements and provides dates in February for various cases including Buckeye Stave Day Machine Works and multiple law firm and corporate parties.

W. M. Wee Oon Harriss Moeaust Brad Buckeye Stave “Day Machine Works Register Co W. J. Mo C. Knox FLI J. P. Quelch D. K Lumber Coa Warwick World Coal Co Annie Me Myeon M. Saab Daniel Bryant Kihy & Co Daisy T. Sterntant J. D. Bellamy Fred Tomatys George Henry Southern Railway T. Reilway W. H. Hildick Thuak Savannah Trust Taxi Typewriter Co H. i Jos Hansley Paul Jno Ioneas I. If. Simmons Tom Annie Batson Jesse F

Chicago, St Paul Railway Bond Sale Revealed

A report from January 26 notes a banking syndicate planned a 25 dollar bond issue for the Chicago and St Paul Railway Company to fund a refunding mortgage and property improvements.

Wee Yost Chicago, Aee St. Paul Com- Waite Ize Old Leg

Sewage lien proposals aim to fund city sewer upgrades

A letter to Representative L. Clayton Grant from Iredell Meares outlines proposed sections to empower cities to require property owners to install sanitary closets and sewer connections. The plan would allow advances by cities with a six percent interest lien on properties, repayable by owners, and authorizes borrowing to fund such work with accounting kept in tax offices.

L. Clayton Grant Iredell Meares Esa Mr. Meares Mr. Grant

Eighteen-Month-Old Child Quarantined Over Paralysis Case

Dr. Ernest Bullock reports a second infantile paralysis case in the city. Ora Lee Sugg, eighteen months old, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Lehman Sugg, at 111 Walnut Street, quarantined at home after consultation with Health Board physicians. No removal to hospital needed, residence placarded, no guard at the home.

Health Department Ernest Bullock John C. Wessell R. B. Slocumb Health Board Arnold Stovall Ora Lee Sugg Lehman Sugg Walnut Street James Walker Memorial Hospital Bdiluck Houel Colonial Apartments Stovall

Death Notice Sallie Mallard Smith Portland Oregon

News received of the death of Miss Sallie Mallard Smith in St. Vincent's Hospital Portland Oregon on Tuesday. She resided with her brother Fillmore Mallard and is survived by a son about ten and two brothers June and Fillmore Mallard of Portland.

Sallie Mallard Smith St. Vincent’s Hospital Portland Oregon

Last Call Shoe Sale Starts Tomorrow

Wilmington Shoe Co advertisement announces a last chance shoe sale beginning tomorrow at the store.

Last Call Wilmington Shoe Co Advt

Weird Parade to Feature Festive Prophet Ceremony

The event marks Sepa Grot to festivities with a 2:30 start on Friday in the Ma sonic Temple. A parade from Front Street to the Temple, a Dutch supper for Prophhets and guests, and a big ceremonial by the Veiled Prophets of the Enchanted Realm amid Initiation plans and 1917 dues collection.

Sepa Grotto Masonic Temple Market Street Front Market Walnut Chestnut Orange North Front Street Solon L. Boyd A. S. Holden Kandy

Fast Games Tonight in YMCA League Showdown

The YMCA on Market Street hosts two fast basketball games at 8:30 pm. The Athletics and Red Sox sit atop the standings with 2–0 records, while the Tigers and Americans face the cellar with 0–2. Captains Lewis Rich Hanson Rhodes lead their squads in a expected competitive doubleheader.

Association Market Street Athletics Red Sox Tigers Americans Lewis Rich Hanson Rhodes

Grant Replies to Board Conflict Over Gieschen Resignation

Public statement by Representative L. Clayton Grant challenges the Board of Education for delaying action on J. G. L. Gieschen resignation. He condemns secrecy and requests prompt disclosure while detailing constitutional disqualification issues and past appointments and interactions with board members.

L. Clayton Grant J. G. L. Gieschen Board of Education B. Solomon Gieschen Solomon United States Department General Assembly Militia Justices J. O. Carr

Rotary Club Maps Free Manufacturing Sites for Wilmington

The Wilmington Rotary Club discussed eradicating a capital‑antagonizing spirit to attract manufacturing. They endorsed a 500‑acre Tidewater Power tract for free sites and urged a shared funding plan with the city and county, noting a previous vote loss by eight ballots.

Wilmington Roger Moore Tidewater Power Company Roger Ibore Nobles Tract Traction Company Rtarians T. R. Ames Milton Calder Hugh MorRae Rotary Club

All high Shoes reduced for thirteen days

Wilmington Shoe Co advetises a 13 day sale on all high shoes with notable price reductions and limited time availability for customers.

Wilmington Shoe Co

Harvard Players To Join Ambulance Corps In France

Two Harvard football players William F. Robinson quarterback and George C. Caner tackle will join the American ambulance corps in France. Captain Wheeler of the Crimson has already served several months last year in the same effort.

Harvard William F. Robinson George C. Caner American Ambulance Corps France Wheeler Crimson

Shivar Mineral Water Promotes Kidney Health

Weak kidneys regulated and strengthened by the celebrated Shivar Mineral Water. Money back guarantee. Tastes fine and affordable. Delivered anywhere by Wilmington agents Elvington's Pharmacy at Cor 2nd and Princes Sts.

Wilmington Elvington's Pharme Jay Cor. 2Nd and Princers Sts

Five Professions. Delgado Baptist Meeting Draws Crowds

Meetings at Delgado Baptist Church have drawn large audiences earning 18 additions so far. Dr John Jeter Hurt of First Baptist Church has preached each night with Friday’s topic God's Supreme Effort to Keep People Out of Hell. Sunday features three services and an 8 pm mass meeting on Putting First Things First.

Delgado Baptist Church John Jeter Hurt First Baptist Church

Sufficient Funds Secured for Statewide Livestock Exposition

The Wilmington chamber soliciting committee reports funds secured to host the Statewide Livestock Exposition next spring. The event, under the Chamber of Commerce and the Southern Settlement and Development Organization of Baltimore, will be held March 28 and 29 and is expected to attract many livestock men and visitors.

P. Q. Moore McCaig Bunting Jones Chamber of Commerce Wilmington Southern Settlement and Development Organization Baltimore Young Men's Christian Association of Wilmington Home Savings Bank Association H. Lacy Hunt J. F. Roache

Former middleweight champ Tommy Ryan plans comeback

Tommy Ryan aged 46, once a middleweight champion, announces a comeback and says he can stage a real fight against Les Carey.

Tommy Ryan Les Carey

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