Earthquake Foci Report and County News Highlights
A Columbia dispatch notes shallow earthquake phenomena near Summerville and Charleston tied to the 1886 shock, with white sand pits and sea plant growth. Maxwell faces death row in St. Louis jail as his case nears U.S. Supreme Court review. Oregon partridges flourish under a decade-long ban, harming wheat. Danville Tobacco Fair awards North Carolina top premiums, with Williamson selling for 600 per hundred. Deep River agronomy guidance covers corn plowing and soil management. A Great Popular Cyclopedia Alden's Manifold Cyclopedia volumes praised with strong testimonials. A Beaufort county murder case returns a true bill against Potts and Lincke. A Durham sermon gathering ends in a chaotic fire alarm attack causing injuries and naked panic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Herald
Columbia
D. C
Summerville
Charleston
Danville
North Carolina
R. L. Williamson
Wake County
W. T. Holloway
Durham County
G. T. Garrett
N. C
Williamson
A. C. Robertson
Holloway
Tragic Fire Victims and Legal News From Across States
Reports detail Louisa Chavis’s death after a panic and injuries to Jennie Stephens and another girl, with a nearby fire easily contained. Other items note Jake Sharp’s new trial and possible $50,000 bail, Florida rail fares cut, Sidney Dillon named president of the Oregon and Trans Continental Railroad, and various incidents including fires, insurrectionary groups, and a New York clothing firm giving 1,000 overcoats to poor boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisa Chavis
Jennie Stephens
Court of Appeals of
State of New York
Jake Sharp
New York
Boodler
Florida Railroad Commission
Sidney Dillon
Oregon and Trans- Continental Railroad Company
Elijah Smith
Birmingham
Ala
Hickory
N. C
Central Hotel
Belmont Hotel
United States
Canada
Jones
Florida
Detroit
Michigan
Minola
Texas
Staunton
Pundita Ramabai Attends 14th W C T U Convention in Nashville
The 14th national convention of the W C T U met at the Presbyterian church in Nashville from November 16 to 21. 342 delegates from all states except Nevada attended. Ramabai, a high caste Hindu widow, drew eyes in a white India chuddar as she studied plans of work for Hindu widows. Hannah Whitall Smith led daily Bible readings and unity formed among diverse groups. Resolutions covered various topics and a by law was adopted to preserve auxiliary latitude within the national pledge and constitution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church
Nashville
Nevada
England
America
India
Ramabia
Esther
Hannah Whitall Smith
What is this Disease that is Coming Upon Us
A panicked ad describes a mysterious illness with chest pains, fatigue, feverish skin, pale eyes, digestion problems, and nervousness. Claiming constipation and dyspepsia are the real cause, it touts Shaker Extract of Roots or Seigel's Syrup as curative. Testimonials from readers in Alabama Texas Missouri praise the remedy and urge purchase through A J White Limited in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John C. Hemptinstall
Chulafirmee
Cleburn Co
Ala
Seigel
Texas
8.E. Barton
Warner, Ripley Co
J. J. McGuire
Bevier, Muhlenburg Co
A. J. White, Limited
Warren St
New York
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Enterprise
F. Crutchfield
Enterprise Building
Main Street
High Point
N.C
Dec
Maxwell
C. Arthur Preller
St. Louis
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Oregon
Williamette Valley
D. M. Payne
E. E
T. Deep River
Alden
Henry N. Day
Yale College
New Haven
Conn
Revy. J. A. Banner
San Rafael
California
Sam
E. R. Culver
Poe
Ohio
T. N. French
Alexandria
Ind
John B. Alden
Pearl St
Clark and Adams Sts
Chicago
Morocco
Beaufort County
W. A. Potts
Paul Lincke
Aurora
Lincke
Potts
Renfrew
Jones County
Durham
Hughes
Atlanta
Proibition Party
Braprizio Recutator Co
Grand Outfit Free
Address Tree & Co
Augusta
Maine
Hunt
Broadway
N. Y
Enterprise Office
High Point, N.C
Croup
Taylor
Alter A.taylor
Atlanta.Ga
HALDS
G. P. Hall
Bee
Pennsylvania
E.G. Newcomb’s
Odell Building
Greensboro
Dr. H. Clay Pitts
High
Wrenn Bros
Ragan, Millis & Co
General Merchandise
Cedar Falls
Randleman M’f’g Company
Central Falls and
J. M. Worth
High Point, N. C
Laflin & Randpowderco’s
Southern Chemical CO
Charlotte, N. Co
Pey
WE. A. Smmith’s
Mrs. Smith
Lilah Brown
Armstrong, Cator & Co
M. A. Smith
Hayworth
James Bolejack
APE Fear & Yadkin Valley Railway Company
Wey
Bennettsvil
Maxton
Fayettevill
Fayetteville
Sanford
Dalton
Pasa, & Mail
Prt & Dec
P&m. F&a
Freight and Accommon
Ly Millboro
Greens’ro
Ly Greens
Millboro
Bennettesville
Carolina Central
Charlotte
Wilmington
Factory Branch
J. W. Fry
Sup’t
W. E. Kyle, Gen. Pass
Ag’t
Fer
Richmond & Danville Railroad
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Washington
Lynchburg, Richmond
Goldsboro
Raleigh
Hillsboro
Salem
Salisbury
Jaeitesi
Bsteeuoe
Aeesepens
Seseerens
Nd Eae
Richmond
Nehburg
Frazer
Montgomery
Aikin
Pullman
Sol. Haas Jas. L. Taylor
Trafic
Gen
Pass, Ag’t
FOX
Mmerchant
Rose
A.ece
Thegn Meutle
Gettie Aivey
Canad
Isaac Holt
Seleon
Jarrell’s
Commercial College
Vexinaros
Coteges
Svea
Hane Z
Weiting
The
Faro Ee
South Eighth Street
Philatelphia
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