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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Princess Street
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D. C
Japan
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Postal Telegraph
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Havana
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Pembroke
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Market Street
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W. B. Klander
W.” Care Dispatch
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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
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R. B. Moore
J. D. Bender
Third and Castle
Gervais
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Board of Combustibles of
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American Electric Co
Jacksonville
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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
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J. W. Yates
Johnson
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Frank
Jarman
Tion
H. Stein
South Second Street
Motte’s School OF Shorthand
Leon L. Motte
Church Street
International Correspondence School
Scranton
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Ithaca
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Remington
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Castle Street Furniture Co
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Southern Hotel
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