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Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1916

Page

8

Winston-Salem Names New Health Officer Dr John Thames

The Winston-Salem Journal praises Dr John Thames as the city's new health officer, noting he will follow work laid by Dr Kinyoun and take over duties in October with broad local support. It highlights Thames's prior success in Wilmington and New Hanover, his experience, and the city’s commitment to a strong health department.

Terday John Thames Winston-Salem Kinyoun Dr. Kinyoun Thames Wilmington New Hanover County Dr. Thames

Two Auto Accidents Mar Streets. Occupants Safe

Henry Clemmons, a colored man, crashed into a telephone post at Sixth and Red Cross, tearing down the post and leaving live wires. He drove an Overland, claimed to avoid a Ford in the street, and was arrested for speeding. A Princess Street car then hit Mr. Felton’s auto, badly damaged, but no injuries. An inexperienced motorman steered the street car.

Henry Clemmons Sixth Red Cross Fennell Sixth Street Princess Street B. R. Felton Mr. Felton

Plague Epidemic Shows Decrease in New Cases

There was a drop in infantile paralysis during the 24 hours to 10 a m today with 31 new cases and deaths totaling half of yesterday's toll. The report notes seven fewer cases than yesterday.

Associated Press New York

Change of Meeting Notice for City Council

Notice to residents that from September 20 the City Council will meet at 10:00 A M each Wednesday with no meeting on September 18. City Clerk and Treasurer Thos D Meares signs the notice dated 9-13-11. Also notices two furnished rental rooms at 708 North 4th street and contact 107 Walnut. A Saxony invention features a machine that embroideries designs on 36 stockings at once with 288 stitches simultaneously.

North 4Th Street Walnut Saxony

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