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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 18, 1916

Page

8

Council rejects fire truck bids and forms committee

Wilmington City Council rejected all bids for the new aerial fire truck and named a committee of L M Bunting W D McCaig and W J Bradshaw to meet bidders. The finance committee asked for a week to decide on milk station funds with County Commissioners amid Dr C P Bolles urging ongoing support. Mayor Moore will raise the health board issue. Lanier seeks permission to sell fish opposite Front Street Markets. chauffeur license of James Whitehurst revoked for flagrant ordinance violation.

L. M. Bunting W. D. McCaig W. J. Bradshaw American LaFranc Company M. G. Saunder Seagrave Company American- LaFrance Company McCaig Bolles Moore New Hanover Board of Health Mr. Lanier Council Front Street Health Department James Whitehurst W. N. Harris Superior Court Whitehurst

Prominent Young Citizen Robert C DeRosset Dies At 33

Robert C DeRosset a Wilmington life insurance agent and former stationer died at 1 30 am at his home 518 South Third Street from angina pectoris He was 33 and active in Masonic orders Knights Templar and Pythians He leaves a wife Ella Bellamy and three sons Marsden Louis Robert Jr and he is survived by his mother and two sisters Funeral is set for 11 am tomorrow at First Presbyterian Church with Masonic burial rites and Knights Templar to attend in a body

Robert C. DeRosset Wilmington South Third Street Penn Mutual Life Insurance Company Rural Building and Loan Association Great Order Orient Lodge No Concord Chapter Royal Arch Masons Munson Plantagenet Knights Templar North Carolina Illinois Jefferson Lodge No Knights of Pythias DeRosset First Presbyterian Church Ella Bellamy Robert C., Jr Marsden Louis DeRosset Jennie C. DeRosset W. D. MacMillan, Jr A. M. Waddell

Democrats Hold Rally in Bladen County

Elizabethtown October 18 Democrats staged a large rally with speakers J M Clark Cameron Morrison H L Gouwin J A Brown and others leading a parade with a brass band from Lumberton. Morrison drew strong applause and locals predicted Bladen County would deliver an even larger Democratic majority than in the last election.

J. M. Clark Cameron Morrison H. L. Gouwin J. A. Brown Lumberton Cial Bladen Democrats

Tents Arrive for Wilmington Corn Show Exhibits

Tents for the Wilmington Corn Show housing have arrived and the Executive Committee is pleased the Council did not withdraw permission to use Chestnut and Second streets. The tents were ordered for that site and will cover 50 percent more area than in 1915.

Wilmington Chestnut Second Streets

Lightship Wisterna To Undergo Repairs At Eagle Island

The United States Buoy-tender Wisterna arrives for repairs and painting after towing Martin's Industrial Light ship. The lightship will be hauled out on the marine railway at Eagle Island tomorrow. Vessel stationed off Port Royal, S. C.

United States Martin Marine Railway Eagle's Island Port Royal

Japan Seeks Peace With United States Says Kyoto Bishop

In St Louis on Oct 18 Bishop H St George Tucker of Kyoto told the general convention that Japan’s best interests lie in friendly U.S. relations. He warned only discrimination fears could spark trouble and noted Japan would pursue a Gentlemen’s Agreement to curb immigration and honor national dignity.

St. Louis United States Lyk H. St. George Tucker Kyoto Protestant Episcopal Church Tucker

Auto Turned Turtle On Castle Haynes Road Crash

An automobile left the Castle Haynes road ditch near Smiths Creek bridge yesterday afternoon injuring three. Jessie Thomas of 1203 North Fifth Street sustained serious back injuries and other wounds at James Walker Memorial Hospital. A colored woman, unnamed at hospital, had shoulder injuries and was discharged after treatment. The driver identified himself as Mr. Smith, likely a stranger.

Smith's Creek Bridge Castle Haynes Road Jessie Thomas North Fifth Street James Walker Memorial Hospital Smith

Carolina B and L offers new investment series

Special messenger service from Postal Telegraph is advertised for ads and telegraphs. The Carolina Building and Loan Association invites selling members to invest in a new series starting Nov. 4th at 59c per share weekly, maturing at 100.90 in 3 1/2 years. Office at 123 Princess. L W Moore, Secy. 10-18-11.

Carolina B. & L. Association The Carolina Princess. L. W. Moore Sec

Contribute to the Wilson Campaign Fund

Appeal urges readers to donate to the Wilson campaign fund with a call for financial support. The message emphasizes dollars are needed to sustain campaign activities.

Wilson

For Rent 308 Chestnut St Modern Residence

For rent at 308 Chestnut St a modern residence with eight rooms at reduced rent. Party under contract leaving the city. Call or write J. D. McCarley successor to W. M. Cumming 208 Princess Street. 10 18 21 wed san Hustling salesmen for beautiful new maps. State World War maps big demand special offer Hudgins Publishing Co Atlanta Ga 10 18 81 1

Chestnut ST J. D. McCarley W. M. Cumming Princess Street San Hudgins Publishing Co Atlanta

Death of Robert C. De Rosset at 43

In this city on the morning of Wednesday October 18 1916 Robert C De Rosset aged forty three years died. Funeral services will be held tomorrow Thursday at 11 o clock at the First Presbyterian church. Also includes small classified items about nuts and cigars from local merchants.

Robert C. de Rosset First Presbyterian Church

Enterprise Cleaning and Pressing Works Ad

Thorough cleaning and pressing of gentlemen suits and overcoats for $1.00 Sponged and pressed 25 cents Ladies work specialty Prices moderate Prompt and efficient service Enterprise Cleaning and Pressing Works Phone 717 1141 2 Princess Street hours Mon Wed Fri Sun 8t

Princess Street

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Wilmington Fire Department P. O. Herbert Southern American LaFrance Company Raleigh Columbia S. C Bladen Elizabethtown Mr. Morrison D. C Japan Bishop Postal Telegraph Cable Company Postal Telegraph Brazil Bear Produce and Moise Co Hector Clear Havana Landmark & Co. Mfg M. D. Brigh Greenfield Terrace Roscoe Hall Hin Gene Wyanes Express Parcel Post D.C. Proctor Pembroke N. C O. P. Stucky W. D. McMillan, Jr North Second Street Batson’s Market Street B. Wise Fire Board Stove Pipe Headquarters W. B. Klander W.” Care Dispatch W. J. Kirkham Champion X Gemco Ajax Warner Seeus W. B. McMillan, Jr Gordon's Carolina Apartments J. G. Wright & Son L. L. Shepard North 4Th ST Ford May J. G., Wright & Son Real Estate R. B. Moore J. D. Bender Third and Castle Gervais Fire Department Board of Combustibles of New York City American Electric Co Jacksonville Fla W. V. Benton & Co Vineland Coast Line Hotel North Front Street Peoples’ Savings Bank Wilmington, N. C the Murchison National Bank H. C. M’queen Grainger, Cashier J. W. Grainger J. W. Grainger, JR Ras’t Cashier J. W. Yates Johnson Cashier M. F. Allen Frank Jarman Tion H. Stein South Second Street Motte’s School OF Shorthand Leon L. Motte Church Street International Correspondence School Scranton L. C. Smith Ithaca Lefever Fox Baker Remington Uncle Charles South Front Street Castle Street Furniture Co Castle Street Central Market Chestnut Street J. Sol J. Jones Tide Water Power CO Globe-Wernicke Globe-Wernick Co. W. Yates Company Southern Hotel Lynn Haven W. B.cooper Gco W. B. Thorpe and Company Water and Ann Streets American Bank . OF Trust Company, the Bank At Front and Market Sts
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