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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1887
Page
2
The note lists the Enterprise Building on Matin Street as the public publication office with a subscription price of $1 per year or 60 cents for six months Entered at the Post Office as second class matter It states the editor does not endorse correspondent views unless announced
Two convicts at work on the Raleigh Supreme Court and library room attempted to escape on Tuesday afternoon. one was shot by a guard. Monroe voters reject a township subscription of 14000 for the Georgia Carolina and Northern Railroad.
Washington dispatch reports President’s pick Kerr Craige of Salisbury to head the new fifth district after consolidation of fourth fifth and sixth districts. Craige, son of former congressman Burton Craige, will assume office July 1. The piece notes prior collectors Boyd Dowd and others and cites endorsements by Senators Vance and Ransom and Representative Henderson.
A Maine prohibition setback follows Michael Burns liquor shipment from Liverpool to Augusta. The dealer loaded Irish whiskey and Jamaica rum in broad daylight, challenging the new law and provoking legal scrutiny as officers and lawyers study the origin and sale in original packages.
An old advertisement extols Green's August Flour as a cure for digestive and liver illnesses, claiming three doses prove its effect and offering sample bottles for ten cents. A temperance advocate pushes abstinence while a tramp retorts that living poor is worse than death.
The advertisement promotes Host Salve as a universal cure for cuts bruises sores and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It also touts Woolford's Sanitary Lotion for itch mange and scratches and lists druggists Brown and Matton in High Point along with Moffitt and Bradshaw.
A cough develops after months, with chest pains, fatigue, yellow eyes, and poor appetite. The ad claims Shaker Extract of Roots cures indigestion and related ailments, promising restored nourishment and widespread testimonials. Hundreds of bottles sold. sold by druggists.
Notice announces the loss or destruction of Certificate No. 4 of stock in Raleigh Savings Bank. A petition has been made to issue a duplicate certificate. Dated June 3, 1887. W. H. Ragan.
By order of the Superior Court of Guilford County I will sell August 1 1887 at Greensboro Thom’s mill road a 90 acre tract once George Alexander place adjoining Martin Glass Geo Glass and others. It includes 30 acres timbered land good water fair buildings and a valuable gold nine prospect. Terms one third cash one third in four months and one third in eight months with bonds and title retained until payment. H Alexander Adm r of Matilda L Alexander.
Condensed schedule effective May 16 1887 shows trains moving north and south from multiple depots including Millboro Greensboro and Fayetteville. Details include departure times for passenger mail and freight services with connections at Maxton to Charlotte and Wilmington and daily factory branch service. Train frequencies vary by line and days of week.
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