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Newspaper

Wilmington Dispatch

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 27, 1916

Page

8

Joint Debate Fetes Hot Start in Southport Campaign

In Southport on September 26 the first joint debate of the campaign featured congress candidates A. L. McCaskill and H. L. Godwin with WH Cranmer presiding. Godwin attacked national Democratic policies while McCaskill criticized plans for local projects and accused Godwin of rabid rhetoric. The crowd favored lively exchanges with about half the audience women and upcoming debates in Supply and Charlotte promised further contention.

Southport Court House Democratic Congress South Godwin Adkins Cranmer McCaskill Woodrow Wilson Bob Glenn Fayetteville Democratic Party Register of Deeds Republican Fusion United States North Carolina

Handkerchief Saved His Life in Snake Bite Incident

In Jessamine county a man named Case was bitten on the foot by a copperhead while at work in the field. He cut the bite from his foot and tied a handkerchief tightly around his ankle, a move reported to have saved his life.

Richmond Case Jessamine County

Social Pressure Forges Family Wedding Decision Exchange

A couple discusses arranged marriage amid family expectations. The groom asks if relatives will object, and a reply notes a social swim fate if a wedding is delayed. The brief exchange highlights pressure to wed within the family circle.

Mother

Pardon Application for C. T. Lewis Seeks Governor’s Review

Notice is given that an application will be made to the Governor seeking the pardon of C. T. Lewis on condition of good behavior thereafter. Parties must file notice with the Governor immediately. Leitha Jane Lewis.

C. T. Lewis Leitha Jane Lewis

City Council Advances 3000 Dollar Water Plant Upgrades

The council authorized 3000 for water plant improvements and received the engineer's paving estimate for Front street. It also created a committee to discuss tent locations with the Cape Fear Corn and Agricultural Show executive group for the Fourth Annual Corn Show this fall.

Front Street Castle Cape Fear P. Q. Moore B. F. Merritt W. D. McCaig L. M. Bunting W. F. Jones J. M. Hall W. J. Bradshaw T. D. Meares C. van Leuven Messrs Thomas R. Ames R. Hunt L. B. Sasser H. B. Branch Chamber of Commerce Council van Leuven Chestnut Street Front Second Street Princess and Grace Streets Post Office Second Fourth Streets Third Street City Hall Hall Bradshaw Mr. Leuven Market Street Water Streets Martin Street Wright Tidewater Power Company Wright Streets Struther McCaig Water Street Humphreys Pittsburg Filter Company Pittsburg Catlett Wilmington Particul Arly Jones New York Bank Meares Northeastern Construction Company Market Princess Streets

Does Live Stock Insurance Pay in Wilmington

A pasted advertisement notes live stock insurance paid out in Wilmington over 18 months totaling 3600 dollars. It urges readers to consider a cash alternative and signs Jas M Stevenson as agent for Wilmington and nearby counties.

Wilmington Jas. M. Stevenson

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