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Newspaper
High Point Enterprise
Location
High Point, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1887
Page
3
The Enterprise reports the death of Mr. Jacob Milikan of Randolph County yesterday. News notes include new drummers license for W. P. Pickett & Co, a Farmer's Institute slated for Lexington on August 19, crop conditions, travel updates, tax petition on dogs, and obituaries.
In a plea to readers, the editors urge patrons to stop borrowing newspapers and instead subscribe or pay the weekly price. The note notes readers who quit due to borrowings and insists on fairness, asking people to sign up for their own copies.
Town residents warned to visit Fantrow and Co for tobacco supplies while noting confusion over first closing and fresh meat at Fartow Co. storefronts.
A large stock of Fruit trees Ornamental trees Evergreens Roses shrubs and Plants for fall planting is advertised. Orders entrusted to Mr C F Crutchfield of High Point will receive prompt careful attention. Also note Texas rains have revived crops and 1 500 000 bales of cotton are forecast.
A health warning against imitation cough and lung remedies urges readers to insist on Dr King's New Discovery for consumption, colds, and throat and chest ailments. It notes dealers may push cheap imitations and offers trial bottles at Moffitt & Bradshaw's Drug Store.
Mr. D I Wilcoxson of Horse Cave Kentucky reports long struggle with phthisis and diabetes. He found relief after first bottle and by six bottles was cured, gaining eighteen pounds in flesh. He credits Electric Bitters with saving his life. Sold fifty cents a bottle by Moffitt Bradshaw.
The verdict is unanimous for Electric Bitters praised by W D Sult druggist Bipus Ind and Abraham Hare Bellevue Ohio. They report relief for rheumatism liver kidney and blood diseases. Sold at Moffitt Bradshaw's for fifty cents a bottle.
A Lynchburg dispatch reports snow on Otter Mountain peaks near the city on Saturday, marking the first late-season snow since 1857.
Mrs. M. A. Smith advertises a full line of gloves hosiery richings collars cuffs bustles corsets and notions at reduced prices. Country produce accepted in exchange for goods.
By order of Guilford County Superior Court the estate of John Kenneday deceased will be resold on Saturday June 25 1887 at 1 oclock on the premises two miles west of High Point along the railway The plantation covers 72 acres with meadow timber and ample water Sale terms: one third cash and two thirds on credit six months with bond and approved security title reserved until payment E V Swarm Adm r May 24 1887
Advertises a lime phosphate fertilizer in 200 pound bags with specified composition and minimal water. Claims reduced sulfuric acid content, tailored mixes for cotton, corn, wheat, oats, grasses, tobacco, peanuts, and orchard use, with application rates per acre and around young trees for nurseries.
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