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Raleigh Letter Reports Brisk Biz and Mortgage Comfort
The Raleigh column notes brisk business and plentiful money in the county with farmers improving in debt repayment. Cotton shipments rise despite lower prices while tobacco sales stay small. two National Banks remain sound. Four men are jailed for a robbery near Falls of the Nouse after Gill feigns death. The piece also references local religious activity and evangelist Bill Fife.
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Raleigh
Raeiau
Ers
England
North River Bank
Durham
Daniel
Jo. Martin
Jo. Davis
Jim Jones
Wake Forest
R. Gill
Falls of the Nouse
Mr. Gill
Siah Gill
Loney
Chas. D. Upchurch
Wilmington Street
Bill Fife
Fife