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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 27, 1917

Page

2

New York I Day By Day Feature Reports Personal Tragedy

Special Correspondent notes a New York news stand keeper who has sold papers twenty years while a sobering letter arrives. Her son, who fought in France, is killed in action, reshaping the beloved routine of street commerce and daily cheer amid broader remarks on stage cruelty and public sentiment.

The Dispatch New York France Amelia Bingham Riverside Drive Duluth Seattle Shakespeare Byron Beethoven Bingham Wall Street Lloyd Bingham Christiania

Inside Bath Promises Fresh Look and Health Benefits

An article extols the benefits of an inside bath using hot water and limestone phosphate to cleanse the stomach liver kidneys and bowels. It promotes morning use with a teaspoon of limestone phosphate and claims improved health and appearance for regular users.

Hall's Catarrh Cure Ad Offers $100 Reward

Readers are told Hall's Catarrh Cure can cure catarrh at all stages. The ad claims internal use through the blood benefits the mucous surfaces and offers $100 for any case it cannot cure. Proponents promise testimonials and list of backers.

Sciece T.starrn Hall Halle F. J. Chieney & CO Toledo Obie

Oil Fields Discovered Near Highland Springs Virginia

Reports from Highland Springs in Henrico County describe a growing oil field with 100 or more seep spots on the Moore farm. Eastern Oil Company promoters predict a major output, with analysis showing substantial kerosene and lubricants and a potential fourth oil boom for the Virginia region.

Richmond Virginian Ohio Valley Kentucky Oklahoma Virginia Richmond Highland Springs Henrico County Eastern Oil Company W. D. Bowen John C. Fowler Cherry Smash Fame L. T. Oden R. G. Moore Watson Bridgman & Maddox Moore Farm

Last Day to Vote in Contest Count Extended

The final count from the contest manager shows voter standings across many North Carolina towns and other states. Names like Alma, Sallie J. Kelly, Myra Hilburr, Pauline Newsome, and Doris Crawford appear with varying tallies, while Atlantic Coast Line announces excursion fares for upcoming meetings and events.

Bladenboro N. C Myra Hilburr Clarkton Maude Ivey Clinton N. Cc Pauline Newsome Evergreen J. W. Griffin Fair Bluff Frankie Anderson Lillian Bartley Artyomae Cribbs Pauline Renfrew Faison Margaret Southerland Freeman Ethel Grimsley Minnie Hardy Goldsboro Doris ‘Crawford Hamlet Grace Simpson Kopere Jacksonville R. C. Warlick Kenansville Wm. E. Powell Lumberton Toma Ivey Marion S. C Ruth McEachern Maysvine Ernest A. Taylor Mt. Olive Elizabeth McGee Proctorville Blanche A. E. Page Town Creek Gussie Skipper W. H. Walker Warsaw Annie Lee Adkins Wallace, WN. C L. F. Saunders Winter Park G. A. Bishop Virginia Cockrell Evelyn Herring Wilmington, N. CG Thelma Applewhite Mamie Baldwin Alma Bryan Effa Boon M. B. Cavanaugh Fred W. Dock Bessie Hardwich Mamie Godwin Mary C. Hewlett James E. Holton Hettie R. James Gladys Johnson Beatrice Leslie Mary Lorenzo Herbert McCartney Annie McMillan Annabelle Nurnberger L. Parker J. A. Raynor Bessie M. Robbins Loree Rodgers Trixie Rouse Weee Elizabeth Sloan Wilkings Smith Ruth Bolles Sebrell Almeria Wolf Walter L. Woods Mary Glenn Williamson Wilmington Edna Brown Alma Padrick Ee Os Beulah Edens S Weee

Executor's Notice for Martha Hanks Deceased

The executor announces qualification as Executor of Martha Hanks of New Hanover County North Carolina. Creditors must present claims by December 16 1917 or be barred from recovery. This notice is dated December 16 1916 and signed by Robert L Wiggins as Executor.

Martha Hanks New Hanover N. C Robert L. Wiggins

Comfort First Glasses Fitted for Comfort and Appearance

Advertises eyewear focused on comfort and appearance with chances of invisibility. Claims free eye examinations and targets fastidious wearers.

Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Castle Haynes

In New Hanover County Superior Court a proceeding to sell the Elliott Sutfin estate is filed to raise assets for debts. Defendants must appear at the Clerk of the Superior Court in Wilmington on February 14, 1917 to answer or demur to the petition. Jan 11. W N Harriss, Clerk.

State of North Carolina New Hanover County J. W. Winders Elliott Suttin Harriet van Wagner Janette Reynolds Willard Sutfin Ervin Sutin Addie Suttin Jose Porter Royal Sutfin Lute Sutfin Eulalie Sutfin Elliott Sutfin Sald Castle Haynes N. C Superior Court Court House Wilmington W. N. Harriss

Seaboard Air Line Announces Wilmington Train Schedules

The Progressive Railway of the South announces effective November 12 1916 departures from Wilmington No 13 3 55 P M for eee and intermediate points plus No 19 5 00 A M to Charlotte and intermediates with sleeping cars Wilmington to Charlotte Arrivals No 14 12 30 P M from Charlotte No 20 12 40 A M from Charlotte with sleeping car service between Charlotte and Wilmington Reservations via ticket agent Orton Building Raleigh officials contact R W Wann H E near Wilmington John T West D P A Raleigh N C

Progressive Railway of South Wilmington Pullman Char Charlotte Intermediate Saints Orton R. W. Wann

Through Sleeping Cars to Raleigh Schedule

Sleeping cars operate between Wilmington and Raleigh daily except Sunday with departures from Wilmington at 3 20 AM and 6 45 AM and arrivals at Raleigh by 8 52 AM Southbound sleepers may be occupied until 7 00 AM with open berths after 10 PM Reservations available from Atlantic Coast Line The Standard Railroad of the South.

Atlantic Coast Line Standard Railroad of the South New Orleans Western Fruit Jobbers Association Tampa Fla Gasparilla Carnival Atlanta Southeastern Land Show National Association of Builders Exchange U.S Pensacola Mobile Ala Standard Railroad South Raleigh Wilmington Goldsboro Ly Goldsboro Selma Ly The

Rules For Close Of Dispatch Count Contest

The Dispatch announces final voting procedures for the contest closing Monday at 9 pm. Submissions must arrive by deadline, with envelopes sealed and names on exterior. Ballots will be verified Tuesday and results announced Wednesday.

Circulation Department Contec Denarment Dispatch Pac Contes

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