Local Notes Mention School Anniversary and Rail Plans
Local items report Bethany Sunday School's fourth anniversary celebration, a Lynchburg and Durham Railroad progress toward Durham by July 4, and a docket of community happenings. The County Commissioners directed road repairs and voting-precinct moves, while obituaries note Mrs. Gov. William A. Graham’s widow's death in Raleigh at 74.
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Evan
Suit
Lee Monument Association
Richmann
Robert E. Lee
Richmond
Lee
North Carolina
Virginia
W. A. Graham
Walter Clark
Raleigh
William A. Graham
Orange
Nee
Hillsboro
Hilaboro
Frost Proof Potatoes and Logs Shipped to Germany Highlight Regional News
Mr J Bryan Grimes of Pitt County planted thirty five acres of Trish potatoes and built log heaps to guard against frost. the potatoes remained unaffected. Swains County shipped twelve foot logs to Germany to be polished for Berlin exhibitions, with farmers paid sixty dollars each. An advertisement for Cohen Co in Richmond Va promotes its status as a leading southern store and urges a visit.
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J. Bryan Grimes
Pitt County
Germany
Swains County
N. Y
Cohen Co
South
Richmond
Nomination for Senate by Orange Voter Letter
An Orange county resident endorses R G Russell for the district State Senate seat, stating strong support and predicting a handsome majority if Russell is nominated. The May 5 1890 letter from Hillsporo is addressed to Editor Dunham.
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Hillsporo
Eprtor Dunham
Orange
Durham
R. G. Russell
Senate
Edna Bradshaw Weds Oscar Smith at Baiabri Street Baptist Church
Miss Edna Bradshaw sealed her vows with Mr. Oscar T. Smith at 9:30 a m in Richmond Virginia, officiated by Rev Thornhill. Guests included Eula Holt as maid of honor and W M Yearby of Durham. The couple will reside in Manchester after a reception in Richmond.
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Eula Holt
Wml . Yearby
Durham
Manchester
Reidsville editor ridiculed as farmers seek trusted leaders
A noisy political column attacks an editor in Reidsville Dollar Weekly for relying on farmers and appeal to power. It cites ex Speaker Webster arguing Durham's tobacco and cigars will fade as Reidsville grows and wealth from ore and schools rises, while critiquing who farmers want as their leader.
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Tne
Ledapendenk Hose Co
Stokes Hall
Dick Blackwall Hose Co
Feldsville Dollar Weekly
Eas
Durmil
Reidsville
Durham
Webster
Millonaires
Menovey
Fourqurean Price Co Richmond Dry Goods Firm
One of Richmond Virginia’s oldest and largest dry goods firms with a vast stock and low bottom prices. They boast an honest square dealer reputation.
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Fourqurean, Price, & Co
Richmond Va
A Woman's Discovery of a New Cure
A county woman aged seven years endured severe disease until Dr. King's New Discovery for Consumption relieved coughing, cured her after one bottle, and brought rest after sleepless nights. The testimonial identifies Mrs. Luther Lutz and promotes a free trial at Blacknalls & Sons.
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Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamrick & Co
Shelby, N. C
Blacknalls & Sons
Syruy s Figs Laxative Praised by California Firm
Gratifying to all, the high position and universal approval of the pleasant liquid fruit remedy Syruy s Figs as the most excellent laxative known illustrate the value of its qualities and its success for the California Fig Syrup Company.
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Syruy
California Fig Syrup Company
Syrup of Figs Promoted as Nature's Laxative Remedy
An advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a natural laxative and system cleanser, claiming ease of use and effectiveness for constipation, headaches, colds, fevers, indigestion, piles, and related ailments. It cites the California Fig Syrup Co of San Francisco and Blacknall & Son as suppliers, dated March 28.
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California
San Francisco
Cal
Blacknall & Son
Drunkenness Cure Promoted by Golden Specific
An advertisement touts Dr Haines Golden Specific as a universal cure for drunkenness that can be added to tea or coffee without the patient’s knowledge. It claims thousands have been cured, with no harmful effects, and invites readers to request a circular from the Gorden Specific Co. in Cincinnati.
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Gorden Epecific Co
Race Street
Cincinnati
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M. Ata Angier
Jones & Lyoh
Bethany Sunday School
Congress
Dollar Weekly
Caldwell
Orange County
Lynchburg
Lynchburg & Durham
First Baptist Church
J. L. White
Fort Worth
Texas
Southern Baptist Convention
Peabody Street
the Cohen Co
Old Orangee
J.N
Winslow
Eyill
Eer
Orellas
Jones & Lyon
Fur- Durham
W.davis
Broad Street
Virgin
London
C. C. Thomas
Thomas
Salem Ave
Roanoke
Kent
HE. Seeman
N. C
North Lina
Wyatt Bros
Kennebeck ‘To
Beauty OF
Hebron
Burbanks
Main Street
Durham, N
Dee
W. Mangum & Son
Mangum
Eesti
the Modern Tobacco Barn Co., of
High Point
NM. C
Farmers’ Clubs
Farmers’ Alliance
North and
South Carolina
Modern Barn CO
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