Third Death in Family Within Year Shocks New Bern
Mortimer M. Marks, 47, senior partner in O Marks & Sons, dies in New York hospital after a July 15 operation. Survived by wife M Ella, son Albert, mother Mrs O Marks, three sisters and one brother. This marks the third family death in under a year.
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Dispatch
New Bern
N. C
New York
M. Ella Marks
Albert Marks
O. Marks
R. S. Primrose
Belle Hyman
Harriett Marks
Fred Thomas
Williamsport
Harry B. Marks
M. M. Marks
Esther Marks
Resignation Accepted Amid Ship Building Debate
President accepts the resignation with praise and says public service must outweigh personal feelings. The exchange urges a fresh start on ship-building administration, clearing debates to push completion and restore confidence in national efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ana
New Regiment Struggles to Form for State Defense
The article describes enlistment confusion for a new state regiment with deadlines pushing urgency. It notes stock subscriptions for Chimney Rock Railway, Standard Real Estate, Black Transfer, and Warlong Glove Manufacturing. Provost marshal rules set July 26 as final enlistment date amid anxiety and rumors of recognition threats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chimney Rock Railway Company
Canton
Chimney Rock
Rutherfordton
T. C. Cole
Black Mountain
J. C. Cole
Standard Real Estate Corporation of
Rocky Mount
Joseph B. Ramsey
J. A. Higgins
R. B. Davis
George T. Burnette
George R. Horne
Black Transfer Company
Charlotte
Leila M
William C
Louie M
Charles A. Black
Warlong Glove Manufacturing Company
Newton
Conover
Washington
East
Raleigh
A. W. Pate
Purvis
John D. Langston
Goldsboro
G. D. Bradham
New Bern
C. H. ‘Laughinghouse
West
O. R. Jarrett
Asheville
W. B. Gibson
Statesville
R. B. Redwine
Monroe
W. N. Reynolds
Winston-Salem
John Wesley Long
Greensboro
Federation of Labor
Equitable Life of New York
DuPont
Equitable
Hyde, Ryan, Morgan and
Insurance Commissioner of
New York
North Carolina
H. M. Godwin
Norfolk Southern
R. L. Kane
National Sanitation Company
W. M. Tye
F. J. Olbertein
J.D. McCall
E. R. Preston
Bids Wanted for Pumping Machine at City Station
Sealed proposals due August 1 1917 at noon for a complete oil engine driven electric power plant installation at the city pumping station near the railroad. Specs include a 14x17 two cylinder vertical semi deisel engine or equivalent, 75 KVA 3 phase 2300 volt generator, belted exciter, switchboard, 10 000 gallon steel oil tank, piping and wiring. J W Buark mayor of Southport N C invites bids.
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A. C
J. W. Buark
Southport
N. C
Tigers Edge Red Sox in Tight NL Pennant Chase
Brooklyn fans recall last season's pennant as the Tigers push toward a possible championship. The Red Sox stand in the way in a decisive showdown for the league title.
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Brooklyn
Robins
Tigers
Red Sox
Sox
Strong protest over war charities split threatens relief groups
Reports claim General Pershing ordered no free transport for non Red Cross supplies, forcing allied war relief bodies to affiliate or cease operations. Red Cross leaders and council members investigate truth of the claim and possible impact on free transport and funding.
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France
Arge Sa
Red Cross
War Charities
Red Cross ‘Committee
Pershing
Europe
Cabinet Makers and Trench Men Wanted at Montague Mfg Co
Montague Manufacturing Company of Richmond Virginia seeks steady employment for experienced cabinet makers and trench men. The job offers good working conditions and we also need laborers.
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Montague Manufacturing Company
Richmond
Telegraph messenger ad wording for Postal Telegraph service
Fragmentary notice describes Telegraph Cable Company messengers and a call to use Postal Telegraph for telegrams and related services. It suggests calling 176 for information about ads and telegraph offerings, emphasizing quick service and coverage.
Sunday golf for club's first time in Chicago
Chicago reports the Onwentsia club permitted Sunday golf for the first time by a 120 to vote. The piece also notes Red Cross control at a clearinghouse affecting transport to Europe and includes multiple small classifieds about rentals and services.
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Chicago
Onwentsia Club
Thridge
AAW Made a Captain
Washington D C July 24 missions officers receive corps ingwarded by the War Department to the following North Carolinians Charles R Humphreys Wilmington captain Bnother Corps William A J Scotia Coates Neck first Heuten ant Engineers James Greene Greenville first lieutenant Medical Corps George Coleman Kenly first Heuten ant Medical Corps Levin Magruder Albemarle frat Heutenant Medical Corps James Dimette Gastonia first lieutenant Medical Corps Cicero Ellen Greenville first Lieutenant Medical Corps
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George’ Mafining
Washington,d
War ‘Department
North
Levin Magruder
Albemarle
Jamés, Dimetté
Gastonia
Cicero Ellen
EL WRIGHTSVILLE TRACT HOU... FOR RENT IN WILMINGTON
Old notices mention rent for a four room dwelling at Wrightsville tract cottage No. 616 from July 16 to August 15 with bath shower and sound access for $100. Apply to B. Ard at Queen City end Co Wilmington North Carolina. Also includes classifieds about rubber heels free shoe promotions and local merchandise offers.
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People’s Building and Loan Association
Princess Street
Wrightsville Trach
B. A.rd
Queen City End Co
Wilmington
N. C
Rapi Shoe-Fennie Co
Front Street
North 4Th Street
Modern Shoe Repair Co
Castle Street
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Grim Reaper
Marks
Mr. M. Marks
John Smith
Messenger Service
Chestnut Street
Joseph D. Smith
J. K. Beard
N.C
Isaac Pitman
Gregg
Motte’s Business College
Woodall-Shephard
Princess
P.K
P. K
W.J. Wells
Dawson St
Hanover Inn
Cypress
W. Thorpe & Co
Waer and
Ann Streets
Walnut Street
Wrinten
D. R. Foster & Co
Gordon
I Hotel
Red Cross Clearing House
Rapais
H. J. McCartney
Dixie
Liberty
Wilthington
Globe Baking Company
Feas
Care Dispatch
Des
Hort
Carolina
Way Department
Bros
North Front Street
Imo
Charles Fienkelstein
South Front Street
Wilmington- Hardware Co
Southeran Street
J. Gordon
Seatee
J. G. Wright & Son
Agen Smith
Ioveresi
Ee Pitt
Rt Mazer
Folts & Kendrick
Phothers
Ewing
Ce & Merchandise Co
Mechanics Home Association
L. Stock
Walker
Taylor
W. M. Cumming
Princesa. Street
Wilmington Shirt Co
South Third Street
W. A. McGirt
Shands Grocery
Harriss Typewriting and Advertising Company
Cantonment Columbia
W. B. Gooper & Co
Wilmington, N. C
W. B. Thorpe
Water and Ann Streets
Savings Bay
Cider Front
Princess Streets
Lumina
Rey
Cape Fear Hardware CO
C. L. Dickinson
Keyra
Dr. Vinéberg
Spalding Athletic
Victor
Kodaks
Victor Talking Machin Records
W. Yates
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