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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1888
Page
2
A brief item notes the publication office located in the Enterprise Building on Main Street. Details remain sparse in the clipping.
Washington Star notes P M General Vilas reports postal stamp sales up from 40 million to 44 million, with the department self sustaining. The penitentiary shows tight economy, improving convict health, and partial construction on the administration building. Jurors listed for Guilford Superior Court. rail lines planned and delays noted. Newspapers recount local incidents, legal notices, and regional business plans across North Carolina and neighboring states.
Last Friday, Albert Peters was hanged in Marianna Arkansas for the 1885 murder of William Johnson after two escapes. William Finchum was hanged in Harrisburg Virginia for murdering his brother. he stated readiness to die. Finchum’s body was buried in Potter's Field as his family could not afford burial. In Somerville Alabama George Edmunson was hanged for murdering his wife whose body showed brutal mutilation. John Strickland was hanged in Conway South Carolina for murdering his stepmother. he died praying. Guilford County records show 38 marriage licenses in December for whites and 14 for colored.
Advert by a druggist touts Boschee's German Syrup as a cure for catarrh head cold and lung diseases. Claims relief from pneumonia consumption and bronchial issues with a bottle priced at 75 cents and urges readers to ask any druggist. The copy emphasizes personal testimonials and consumer familiarity with the product.
A young couple navigates heartbreak and miscommunication as Jo and Rober confess and mend love. After a year of letters and doubt, Jo declares no love, but a note to Rober brings him back. He forgives, they wed in a simple country church.
Fearful claims of a universal poison in digestion linked to constipation and dyspepsia. Advertises Shaker Extract of Roots or Seigel's Syrup as the sole cure across all stages, with testimonials from R F Grace and others praising recoveries and urging purchase through A J White Ltd.
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