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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1917

Page

8

Bingham Will in New York Court

The will of Mrs. Mary Fleeter Bingham widow of Hones Vi Minder was filed in the surrogate’s office in New York. It reveals numerous bequests not known when the will was offered for probate in Florida and Louisville. One beneficiary Mrs Louise Wise Lewis is said to receive income of 200 a year until age 46 then 5 000 000 outright, with about 79 million involved overall.

Associated Press New York Mary Fleeter Bingham Hones Vi Minder Louisville Hebert W. Rinahatin Louisvile Palm Hewel Fla Tnehorm So Neger Louise Wise Lewis Mbhele Sit Ulso

Gets-It corn remedy promises instant relief

An advertisement praises Gets-It as the surest corn and callus remover. Two drops relieve pain. the corn peels off soon after, leaving a smooth toe. Sold by drug stores and through mail order from E. Lawrence & Co. in Chicago with several local sponsors listed.

Taje E. Lawrence & Co Chicago Ill Bellamy Green's Drug Steere Mission Pharmacy Emverten Smith Drug Store

Southport Buys Liberty Bonds in Steady Day of Subscriptions

In Southport on Liberty Bond Day Cashier A. K. Goldfinch reports steady subscriptions at the Bank of Southport. Most buyers chose $50 bonds with a few $200, offering $5 down and $5 monthly installments. total for the day around 3050 dollars plus prior subscriptions, aiming to surpass four thousand for the second loan. Businessmen led, with some women participating. soldiers were few.

Southport Liberty A. K. Goldfinch Bank of Southport Liberty Loan Goldfinch Syne

Bingham Estate Shares Tied to Flagler Will Provisions

The will of Henry M. Flagler shapes Mrs. Bingham's estate division with a trust disposition for part of her realty. Her brother William R. Kenan and sisters Mrs. Jesse Kenan Wise and Sarah Graham Kenan receive the residuary estate including Mrs. Bingham's Standard Oil stocks. Louisville Trust Company seeks ancillary letters to administer and possess property in this state valued at 1.56 million dollars. Mrs. Bingham died after signing a codicil on June 19, five weeks before her death, increasing Mr. Bingham's legacy to 5.9 million.

Bingham Henry M. Flagler

Winter Park Prayer Day Sees Dr Bradley Speak

The Wilmington Presby Auxiliary hosts a day of prayer at Winter Park Presbyterian Church with Dr J W Bradley medical missionary to China addressing the congregation. Luncheon was served at noon and the services continue through the day and evening.

Winter Park Wilmington Winter Park Presbyterian Church J. W. Bradley China

Postal Telegraph Ad Service Offers Messenger Coverage

Local notice explains the Postal Telegraph and Cable Company messengers will call for ads using the same rapid city coverage as telegrams and cables. For ads details, call 176, and for telegraph service call Postal Telegraph.

Postal Telegraph Cable Company Postal Telegraph

Wanted 100 carloads Holly bushes with berries

A Raleigh area notice requests suppliers to deliver holly bushes and sprigs with berries. Boxes provided, 75 pounds net per box, minimum 120 boxes per carload. Company H. Boney Co. in Rose Hill, North Carolina seeks estimates of possible carloads.

H. Boney Co Rose Hill N .C

Wanted to sly clean cotton rags for wiping machinery

Wilmington Printing Co seeks clean cotton rags suitable for wiping machinery with payment terms and delivery details to be arranged by interested suppliers.

Wilminston Printing Co

President Wilson Urges Woman Suffrage Campaign

President Wilson urged the woman suffrage issue before voters as a party leader and individual. He spoke to 100 members of the New York State Woman Suffrage Party and urged men of all parties to support suffrage, with emphasis on New York.

Associated Press Washington Wilson New York State Woman Suffrage Party New York

Durham Reaches Bond Quota as City Tenders

Durham North Carolina via Mayor Henry offered to purchase 100000 dollars in Liberty bonds by drawing on sinking funds but the tender was rejected since the city had already subscribed its allotment. Total sales reached 1509000 with Erwin cotton mills subscribing 445000 dollars.

Associated Press Durham N. C Henry Erwin Cotton Mills

Advance sale for "Katin ka" at the Academy of Music

Advance sales opened at Elvington's for the tomorrow night show at the Academy of Music. Manager George Bailey and his assistant sold tickets briskly as early indications point to a sold out crowd. Critics in larger cities praised the production which Wilmington readers may soon enjoy.

Academy of Music Elvington's George Bailey Wilmington

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