Notable Crimes and Curiosities From The Enterprise
The Enterprise recounts the Maxwell Maxwell case, a notorious 1885 murder aboard an ocean steamer, later tied to a trial and appeals. It discusses social commentary from the Biblical Recorder on Northern versus Southern views on race, Vanderbilt University, and a note on Mr Cable’s sociology remarks. It also covers the Victoria Jubilee, reflections on European royalty, and a Chicago News rumor about Haymarket, plus local notes on a condemned killer, jail plans, a curious handkerchief with portraits, a fatal train accident at Goldsboro, and several weather and local calamities.
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Supreme Court of Missouri
Maxwell
Hugh M. Brooks
Walter Lenox Maxwell
C. Arthur Preller
Preller
St. Louis
Southern Hotel
Pacific
Auckland
New Zealand
The
Biblical Recorder
Baptist Church
South
Cable
New
Vanderbilt
Mr. Cable
New Orleans
North
Murder on Union Street in Danville Leaves Three Arrests
A Danville dispatch reports R L Cohen was shot and killed by Charles Sayler on Union Street near Main. Inquest held. Sayler and three others were involved and R W White Raleigh W White Archie Garner were arrested or bailed. Preliminary hearing set. witness accounts describe a fatal late night confrontation. The case notes a linked romance in the turmoil and mentions a Georgia man dreaming of a mulberry tree before dawn.
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Danville
Union Street
Main
R. L. Cohen
Charles Sayler
Cohen
Sayler
Sandy Williams
Williams
R. W
Richard White
Raleigh W. White
Archie Garner
Garner
Richard
Blackwell
Lumpkins
White
Lumpkin
Green's August Flower touted for dyspepsia cure
An old newspaper item promotes Green's August Flower as a remedy for indigestion and liver trouble, claiming it helps health and happiness. An anecdote follows about a woman asking for "dignifiers" in a St Louis dry goods store, prompting the bewildered floor walker to ask for clarification, and the customer replying Bustles sir.
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Green
August Flower
St. Louis
Best Salve for Skin Ailments Sold by Local Druggists
An ad proclaims a salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of refund if not satisfied. It lists price at 25 cents per box and notes sales by Mowattish Bradshaw in Omaha. Also mentions Woolford's Sanitary Lotion promising cure of Itch Prairie Mange and Scratches in 30 minutes sold by Brown Matton Druggists in High Point.
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Mowtist & Bradshaw
Woolford
Brown & Matton
High Point
Poison in the Ashes Shaker remedy claims cure of Nervous Dyspepsia
The Mount Lebanon Shakers promote Seigel's Syrup as a cure for Nervous Dyspepsia and Exhaustion, linking digestion health to overall recovery. They describe symptoms, the disease as American in scope, and assert successful results in many cases where diet and living rules were followed.
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Mount Lebanon
New York
Seigel
Sale of Town Lots in Guilford County
Pursuant to a Guilford Superior Court decree the premises in High Point Guilford Co NC will re sell on Saturday July 16 1887 three town lots Nos 6 7 and 9 of the Eli Russell estate ten percent bids already set at the May 7 1887 sale. Terms one third cash and balance at six months with interest bond and security required and title retained until purchase money is paid. Anna Russell Adm x Eli Russell June 15 1887.
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Superior Court
Guilford County
W. J. Ragan
David Jordan
Samuel Jordan
Naomi Jordan
Hunt Place
Sewell Farlow
Tomlinson
G. W. Smith
W. H. Ragan
Adm
Dee
High Point
North Carolina
Eli Russell
Anna Russell
Eli Russel
Jeffrey Foster
Gilen Co
N.C
Court House
Greensboro
High Point Township
Sam’ Jordan
Jack Gannaway
Stanton Mendenhall
T. W. Welbornn
High Point Building and Loan Association Incorporation Notice
In Guilford County Superior Court a notice proclaims the incorporation of The High Point Building and Loan Association. It states the purpose to accumulate savings via small deposits, capital stock between 300 and 2000 shares at 100 dollars each, operations in North Carolina, and a 30 year term. Witness Albert A. Holton, Greensboro, June 2, 1587.
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High Point Building and Loan Association
Albert A. Holton
Notice of Lost Certificate in Raleigh Savings Bank
Certificate No. 4 of Stock in the Raleigh Savings Bank has been lost or misplaced and an application has been made to the Bank for a duplicate. June 3, 1887.
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Raleigh Savings Bank
Willis Burns Barber Offer in High Point NC
Willis Burns of High Point offers practical and fashionable barber services to citizens travelers and the public. Hair cutting shaving dampooing and hair dressing available. Saloon opposite Mills Co furniture store.
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High Point
N. C
Millis & Co
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