Convention Notes From Prohibition State to Silver Debate
This clipping surveys diverse political events from Texas and Alabama conventions to Kansas and Illinois gatherings. It highlights record-sized assemblies, full state tickets, and varied party activity, with a focus on the Alliance silver restoration push and a proposed national convention to elevate the issue in future campaigns. It mentions Gettysburg remarks by R. Lynn and Maj. R. W. York, Chatham Veterans meetings, and local rhetoric across states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greenback Party
Alabama
Birmngham
South Dakota
Farmer's
Huron
Union Labor Party
Kansas
Lincoln
Great Abundace
Cats Jane
R.lynn
Gettysburg
N. C
Chatham Veteran's Association
Pittsboro
Maj
R. W. York
Lee
Chatham Veterans’ Association
Chatham
Wasmxotox
National Executive Silver Ittee
Farmers’ Alliance
Com
Williams Named Mangum's Successor at UNC
The UNC professorship to fill the late Dr Mangum is awarded to Prof Horace Williams of Harvard who is a North Carolinian native born in Gates County. The State press notes Williams’s strong scholastic record and local donors have raised 30000 for a Chair of History with contributions from J S Carr Durham Judge Grant and W H Bargwyn among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Horace Williams
Harvard
Cole
University of North Carolina
Mangum
Williams
Etoe State
Menes
Col
North Ppe Joerg Ps
Gatescoun
State University
Win- Methodist
Josephus Daniels
Raleigh Chronicle
Mangem
J. 8. Carr
Durham
Judge Grant
W. H.8. Bargwyn
Henderson
Bzt Corder
Rev Sam Small's Turbulent Path in Atlanta
Richmond State notes Rev Sam Small, once part of the Methodist Church and briefly a Georgia gubernatorial candidate, now attracting Atlanta’s ferment. He quit politics, left the Episcopal fold for the Northern Church, and reportedly was elected president of a religious publication. Bishops and pastors express astonishment as Atlanta questions his shifting church affiliations and future plans in Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam Small
Richmond State
Sam Jones
Atlanta
Ogden
Smail
Tod
Eathere Methodist Church
Small
Bishop Beckwith
George M. Funsten
St. Paul's Church
Bish Beckwith
Methodist
Utah
Confederate Veterans Call for Annual Elections in North Carolina
A North Carolina Confederate Veterans notice urges groups across counties to hold annual officer elections on the fourth of July at noon, at the courthouse or designated place. It calls for strengthened organization and support for a Soldiers' Home with fundraising and a central ladies committee in every county, and appeals to veterans and women for aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Confederate Veterans’ Association
North Carolina
Cense
Court House
Ridgeway
Raleigh
North Cf
Carolmna
Vaterans’ Association
Veterans’ Associations
Nelegnie Stronach
Eec- N
J. G. Cann
Ww. Co
The Weather and the Farmer in North Carolina
The article discusses the vital role of weather on farming in North Carolina, noting the rapid growth of weather science and the establishment of the state weather service in 1856. It highlights how data collection and weekly weather crop reports help farmers assess impact, reduce misrepresentation, and plan production with frost warnings and temperature trends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.v. State Weather Service
Tentin
C. F von Ron
Emma Hewitt Joins Household Correspondent as Editor
Emma Hewitt, formerly associate editor at Ladies Home Journal in Philadelphia, becomes editor of Household Correspondent. The June issue covers topics for every household, priced at 50 cents yearly. Sample copies urged, with Dixie Horse Powders advertised by Yearby & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Emma Ubuichman Hewitt
Ladies Home Journal
Philadelphia
Unestout Street
A Woman's Discovery of a Miraculous Cure
A North Carolina woman, Mrs. Luther Lutz, suffered seven years of severe illness with undermined organs and a three month cough. After starting Dr. King's New Discovery she slept, improved after the first dose, and was reportedly cured after one bottle. The ad offers free trials via Blackwalls & Son.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King’s
Luther Lutz
W. O. Hamrick & Co
Shell N.C
Blackwalls & Sona
West Shore Railroad Excursions to New York Resorts
The notice touts travel to Catskill Mountains and Saratoga via the West Shore Railroad. It cites direct connections from Asion City, through New York, with drawing-room cars and through service. Contact H. B. Jagoe or C. BE. Lambert for schedules and office details. A summer excursions book is offered for five cents.
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Catskill Mountains
Saratoga
New York State
West Shore Bath Road
R. R
West Shore
Asion City
Commet Ag
West Shore Railroad
H. B. Jagoe
General Eastern
C. BE. Lambert
Vanderbilt Avenue
New York
Hudson River
Sale of Land in Mangum Township By Nelson Parrish Trustees
By virtue of a shortgage deed dated March 6 1669 and recorded in book 13 pages 279 240 231 282 in the Registers Office of a h pable anetey the trustees will sell for cash at the court house in Durham county at 12 o clock on Saturday June 21 1890 two parcels of land in Mangum township totaling about 116 acres adjoining Elisha Tilley Z R Miss Mary Mangum J W Umstead and others to satisfy mortgage interest and costs dated May 1890.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nelson Parrish Jr
Henrietta Parrish
Durham County
Mangum
Elisha Tilley
Mary Mangum
J. W. Umstead
W.E. Foren
Mangwau
Dress Bulls Selection Sparks Local Gath amid Hype
Fragmentary notes show Jones and Lyon discussing selecting seasonable Dress Bulls from various counters for a crowded gathering. They note several unnamed picks stand for many unseen contenders, emphasizing the event's prominence and press attention.
Unusual 40 Inch Batiste Offered At Low Price
A retailer highlights a 40 inch batiste sold at 10 cents a yard, noting the wider width and better value. Describes colors and patterns such as bacon cream, cardinal on cream, brown on cream, and cardinal on white, claiming it is the best batiste for the money despite a slower season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Batiste
Cashmere Sensa at 40 Per Yard in Full Assortment
A cashmere Sensa option offered at 40 per yard in 364nch cream with a full assortment of evening shades including Albatros and Henrietta, priced at 50 cents per yard for the line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henrietta
Shoe department offers $2.00 shoes with fit and wear advantage
Ad touts $2.00 ladies and men shoes with better comfort and credit. Highlights genuine Dongola-kid Sutton ladies shoe with buttonhole, flexible sole, patent tip priced at $2.00. Claims higher quality than typical stores and notes ribbed Vees and other units at 25 and 50 cents.
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Kid Sutton
Seane
Opera We
Vee
BO Sonits
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State Farmers’ Convention
Montgomery
Democrats
Illinois
Gen. Palmer
Dr. Mangum
Charlotte Chronicle
Confederate Veterans
St. Louis
Warrenton
Latonia
Bios Nomboon Nes
Iwore
Athena
Palace Horse
No. 5
Sergeons
Muberly
Montgome
North Carolina Experiment Station
Ayer
Melvin Aldrich
Canaan Contré
Worth
J. B. Williams
Floresville
M.A. Bailey
Charles Street
Haverhill
Mass
Sing Ayer
H. J. Sing
Bishopville, Md
Dr. J
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Sie
G. Bing
JONES
Lyon
Segrers
the Cheek
Have Jist
T. F. Cheek
Owen Barbour & Qutt
Oxford
C. London
C. C. Thomas
London
Thomas
Salem Ave
Roanoke
A.E Lloyd, & CO
Deering
Cardinal
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Pir
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RSE
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P. W. Vaughan
S Vaughan
Durham, B.C
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