Body Found In Cape Fear River Samuel C Rivenbark
The body of Samuel C. Rivenbark was found in the Cape Fear River after drowning yesterday afternoon. Coroner A S Holden indicated no foul play, suggesting an accidental death, as the body was recovered about 25 feet from shore and identified by his brother.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vr Weck
Cape
Brunswick County
Brunswick Bridge and Ferry Company
O. E. Durant
Duant
Hoa. Louse
Samuel C. Rivemark
A. S. Holden
St. Rivenbark
Matthew C. Rivenpark
Board of Education Votes Resignation of District Attorney Carr
At the regular monthly meeting the Board audited accounts and accepted the resignation of District Attorney J Carr. Secretary Washington Cattlett was instructed to mail a letter of regret for his automatic resignation from the Board. No immediate action on a successor. expected within two days. Carr resigned the chairmanship on Aug 14.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Solomon
J. G. L. Couechen
Carr
Au- Huet 14
Evangelist Huggins Draws Large Crowds at Wrightsboro
Evangelist W. M. Huggins preaches to growing audiences at the Wrightsboro Baptist Church with help from Rev. W. Rivabark and co workers. Meetings run through the week and the public is invited to attend.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. M. Huggins
Wrightsboro
Baptist ‘Hurd
W. Minegins
W. B. Riv‘ibark
Civil Service Exams Offer Multiple Open Positions
Government announces several civil service openings with salaries from brick mason to laboratory workers. Examinations will be held at multiple sites in October with details available at the post office. Recorder's Court cases heard Tuesday included a larceny charge against Sis Baldwin dismissed, two colored youths found guilty of an affray with judgment suspended, Brown sent to county roads for 30 days, and Kennedy auto collision case postponed to Thursday.
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Upus
Recorder's Court
Sis Baldwin
Jacob Brown
David Willis
Brown
Ross Kennedy
Kitie
Dennis Padgett
Health Board to Pick Thames's Successor in Winston-Salem
The Board of Health meets at 4 pm to consider appointing a successor to Dr John Thames who has been elected health officer of Winston-Salem. They will also act on Dr Thames’s resignation. Food inspection scores are to be submitted, listing top and bottom performers across soda fountains, confectioneries, ice cream parlors, bakeries, meat markets, fish stalls, and grocery firms.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Thames
Winston-Salem
N. C
Thames
Board of Health
Health Office
H. R. Aiken
United Cigar Stores Co
Payne Drug Co
Chas. P. Green
Mission Pharmacy
Japmen
Ean Es Ccew
Woodall & Shepard
Mathew’s
Ingwhigis
Hanover Drug Co
Plummer’s
Cence
Baxter Tobacco Co
Vkapros
Xanthos Bros
Atlantic Confectionery
Msuras
Saffo Bros
N. Patelos
John Phillips
North Pole Confectionery
Washington
Angelus & Pipos
S. Aivolidos
M. Paturis
Jeff Zonnes
City council fends off river dump amid growth concerns
At Wilmington council meeting Monday night, C C Chadbourn of Chadbourn Lumber Co urged stopping the sand shoal refuse dump near Martin street, citing odor and stalled expansion plans. Officials discussed theft along the riverfront and reviewed a 1916 audit showing increased ordinary receipts, decreased expenses, and reduced bonded debt, with a 25 cent lower tax rate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Martin Street
C. C. Chadbourn
Chadbourn Lumber Company
Chadbourn
W. J. Bradshaw
Williams
W. D. McCaig
Department of Finance
McCaig
Council
L. M. Bunting
Fire Department
Bunting
C. E. Clark
Riverview
Harnett Street
Seventh
Nixon
Fourth
Castle Streets
Hall
Bradshaw
Department of Accounts and Finance
Certified Public Accountant
National Pistol Match and Team Event Details
The notice outlines events for October with the National Pistol Match on October 24 and the National Team Match from October 24 to 26. It lists Jacksonville and State Camp travel dates, return windows, and a November 4, 1916 return policy. Proportionate fares from other Atlantic Coast Line points are offered with reduced group rates and a contact phone.
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WilmiNgton
Washington
Baltimore
Philadelphia
New York
Boston
Norfolk
Asheville
Waynesville
Lake Toxaway
N. C
Brevard
Hendersonville
Saluda
Lee Tryon
Chattanooga
Tean
Soverign Grand Lodge
Jacksonville
Fla
Tampa
St. Petersburg
Ft. Myers
Cleveland
Ohio
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Southern Rifle Association
National Rifle Association
Fort Myers
Virginia
Carolinas
T. C. White
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Cape Fear River
Samuel C. Rivenbark
Board OF Education
Dr. Thames
Newman's
Wane
Gieschen Bros
Olympia
New Yorks
Coast Lime
Crumpler & Scott
Savage & Savage
Chege
Osceudtes
Frost
Cos
Xian
BES
Woodall & Sheppard
Xanthos Bros. Ma
Matthews
Paturis
Sato Bor
Washington Candy Store
John Prihips
S. Aivoliotos
Nurnberger’s
Davis & Hintze
Batson
H. Kennedy
Middleton
Incanca Askec Andee
Peoples Market
W. W. Sidbury & Son
M. T. Madrin
Tai, Shepard
Wilkins & Marshburn
Wilmington Grocery Co
Thomas Grocery Co
Albert Steljes
Rankin Grocery Co
Alekingon Pesce
Peoples Supply
B .B. Bryan
H. Bornemann
Jurgen Haar
E. S. Bannerman
H. M. Tiencken
John F. MelInnis
L. Southerland
Chas. E. Collins
J. E. Marshburn
RGSS
Henry
Puck
the Center
Sgencer
Mr. Chadbourn
Ama
P. Q. Moore
Carolina Place
Queen, Dock
Orange
Red Cross
Macumber Ditch
Water and Sewerage Department
Georgetown,s.c
S. S
Georetown
North Carolina
Clyde Steamship Coo
C. J. Becker
Wilmington, N. C
Little Cash Shoe Store
GEO. S. Nevens & Son
Market St
Atlantic Coast Line
the Standard Railroad of the South
Tober
Standard Railroad of the
South
Dr. Vineberg Masonic Temple
Lancewood
Anzarilla
Bethabara Woods
Surfman
Joe Jefferson
N. Jacobi Hardware Co
South Front Street
Florida
The
Standard Railroad
Ane
the Dispatch
Abraham
Lincoln
Shakespeare
Tissot
Douay
Cardinal Gibbons
Cardinal
Farley
Parcel Post
J. Frank Jarman
Princess Street
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