Moonshiners, Railroads, and a Wide NC News Roundup
Raleigh dispatch reports the Grand Lodge of Colored Masons to meet in Wilson with 1,615 members, 200 expected. Jas H Young is grand master. Also noted: state museum received 82 boxes of Chapel Hill specimens, St Helena Gold Mining charter granted in Randolph County, US Court term ends, Marshal Carroll to resign Dec 31 with Dockery replacing in Jan, rising moonshine issue due to high taxes, Seaboard Air Line interest in Cape Pear and Yadkin Valley road, appeal planned to Supreme Court against reduced cotton freight, Western NC apple trade at 60,000 bushels from Asheville, Baptist State Convention stance in Whitsett dispute, hypnotist event, Southport Naval Reserve division expansion, weather and farming notes, and local church activities.
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Raleigh
WS. C
Grand Lodge of Colored Masons
Wilson
Grand Lodge
Jas. H. Young
Stephens
State Museum
Chapel Hill
St. Helena
biMclass
Cape Penr and
Yadkin Valley Railway
Senoboard Air Line
Seaboard Air Line
Gill
Cape Pear
Yadkin Valley
Jo John D. Shaw
Motiee
Railway Commission
Supreme Court
North Carolina
Asheville
Baptist State Convention
Whitsett
J. W. Carter
The Only Cure for Eczema Not Found in Remedies
A medical argument states external salves cannot cure eczema as the underlying poison in the blood remains and will reappear as eruptions and scales. The piece warns against deceitful temporary fixes and advocates understanding the true nature of the ailment.
Swift's Specific Promised Cure for Bczema in Blood
An advertisement touts Swift's Specific as certain cure for Bczema a deep seated blood disease. It claims the remedy searches out germs aids Nature to expel poison and cures permanently. It stresses the medicine is the only real blood purifier made entirely of vegetable ingredients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Swift
Pierce
Address World's Dispensary Medical Association
Muffaio
Dedication of New Colored Baptist Church
The dedication sermon was preached by Rev. Dn MB Norman at the new Colored Baptist Church yesterday. Collections on Saturday and Sunday totaled over two hundred twenty-one dollars. The Ald Astorhi lon, organized by church members last July, presented pulpit furniture an aisles carpet and a silver communion set.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tertford
Deer
New Colored Baptist Church
Norman
China Riots Spark German Demands Over Shantung
The Emperor of China vows not to yield to Germany’s demand for indemnity as German forces occupy Shantung following Catholic missionary killings. Germany seeks about $1,000,000 for occupation costs and station rebuilds, threatening permanent control of the province if China refuses. The piece notes earlier riots, seven destroyed mission stations, and the broader geopolitic stakes involving Hong Kong and coaling stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlanta Journal
China
Germany
Shantung
England
Hong Kong
Europe
Parison
Cine English
Preneh
Cierman
Athertcan
Life Insurance Scams Exposed by Leslie's Weekly
The piece condemns life insurance swindles and benevolent schemes marketed as insurance. It warns that such plans promise large cash doles for small regular payments and collapse once beneficiaries outpace the treasury. It contrasts legitimate firms with flashy, fraudulent prospectuses targeting gullible "unwise" buyers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Life Deneft
Anil Beneft
Change of Program Election Contests in Virginia
Special Virginian Cor. reports General Walker chairs Committee No. 2 summoning contestees for Tuesday with counsel. Dawes Sabre plans disrupted. Daniel shifts Richmond trip. Swanson Eppes Young contests favored by incumbents. Republicans see chance to rally Southerners, Reed’s allies may intervene. Treasury exports data for Norfolk Portsmouth Newport News cover eleven months. Martin’s session prospects cited. Senate Pennon debate wanes as Treasury reports revenue gaps.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Virginian
Washington, D. C
Walker
Lusheling
Dawel
Richmond
Dantel
Swanson
Dantel ‘Thas
Mobure
Eppes
Young
Virginia
Reed
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Newport News
Asia
Insi
New York News
SWB
YSOT
Wilmington
Dales
Martin
Senate
Treasury
Allen
Dingles
Daniel
Senate Phillies
Teyan
Poems and weddings in a 144 page volume feature Cyclone and Davis tribute
The piece reviews a poetry volume with pieces like The Cyclone and Joy an ode and includes a death of Jefferson Davis tribute From the Valley of the Shadow. It notes a 144 page octavo priced at $1.00 and lists sales by Misa Jennie Lee Mayes and G F J Storminger. A wedding is announced for Mayes daughter at 71 Wood Street. A store theft at Alexander Ted's on Princess One Avenue reports whiskey stolen, and a Sunday dinner theft is noted at 224 Holt Street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jefferson Davis
Joseph E. Johnston
Misa
Jennie Lee Mayes
Robert G. Mayes
G. F. J. Storminger
Wood Street
Alexander Ted
Princess One Avenue
Mr. 8
Marx
Holt Street
Compound Oxygen Cure Promises Relief for Many Ailments
A damaged notice from Portmouth cites "Pound On Vyrogen" as a claimed remedy for fevers, dyspepsia, nervous disorders, and other ailments. It recounts a case of a young relative allegedly cured after treatment by a specialist at WS Court Street in Portsmouth, praising the medicine's value and urging use in patients.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rt. I
Toll
Stats Medical Coo
Gimatin
Neb
Bert
Court Street
Portsmouth
Firey Specialties Eye Ear Nose and Throat
Bi L 6 FIREY Specialties The Eye Ear Nose and Throat appears as a compact record item noting a medical specialty entity likely a business or professional listing with focus on ENT services. The fragment suggests a brand or practice name and a street or division line.
The Golden Day and Miscellaneous Poems
Publications received announce Tis Golden Day and Miscellaneous Poems by Prom Witham T. Dumas of Sparta GA, Levytype Co Philadelphia. The Golden Day begins with Cock-Crowing and follows a day in the Sunny South through scenes like The Pox Hunt The Dinners era and Corn Husking, weaving sprunks and longer pieces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prom Witham T. Dumas
Sparta
Georgia
Levytype Co
Philadelphiia
South
Electric Catacombs Light Nome Pilgrims In May Festival
Philadelphia Times notes a strange new feature at Nome during St Cevilia's May. Thousands of electric lights illuminate catacombs to attract visitors, replacing the traditional darkness and mystery with modern comforts like steam heat and elevators, creating a cheerful religious spectacle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Cevilia
Nome
Puterm
Herorn
Salvation Oil touted as cure for rheumatism
An advertisement claims Salvation Oil cures rheumatism and sciatic rheumatism after a sufferer reports relief using two bottles. It notes the product costs 25 cents and lists local retailers including stores in Enfield Connecticut Hobart and Standish, among others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
HE. J. Phelps
Box
Enfield
Conn
Auction sale at Morris dcH-1b Manager venue
Argh and attractive sale announced for Tuesday morning at 10 o'clock featuring fine furniture carpets pictures crockery hair mattresses wire rings and stoves plus organ and other goods managed by Morris dcH-1b.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kt Morris
Also Mentioned on This Page
Marshall Carroll
Tride
Peorghe
Cotton
Naval Reserves
Southport
Wicom
Adenton
WN. C
Baptist Sunday School
Sun Way Mormalde
Yeopin
Uarfett
W. J. Warren
Roper Lumber Co
Belleport
Vena Street Methodist
Helm
Mr Warren
A. ‘T. Bush
Bczema
Scien Sre- Te Irre
Atlan
Bede Easatad
Leslie's Weekly
Wolker
Maties
Liz
LOS Than Gost
F. Friedhuider
Friedlander
Cannon Ball Clothing Co
Old No
New No
Main Street
Specter
Cheviot
Mons Overconta
Gannon Ball Clothing Gomp'y
Bi. L
FIREY
Frank & Sons
Scotty
W. W. Freeman
Albany
Main St
di Virginia
Kenmin
Savings Dunk
Norfolks Station
Perintendent
Cove
Tom's Creek
Toms Creek Coal and Coke Company
Trigg & Wilmer
Granby Street
Nnvison Street
Morris Auction House
New Market Place
Rene
Morris’ Auction House
Nicholsow Street
K. R. Morris
Charles B. Olifeld
F. M. Oldfeld
Offea County Court
Norfolk County
Norefolk
Tanner's Creek
Princess Anne
Roa Creek
C. B. Oldfield
Lambert's
Point
Ath Street
Lambert's Point Investment Company
WW. J. Baxter, Jr
W. J. Baxter, Jr
Foursens & Joynes, Auctioncers
Olt-Ldy
Roger & Gallet
Tollet
Pinand
Violet
BUTOW
MON & CO
Berkley
Brambleton
Atlante
White Hardware Co
Walton
Dalfoe
Uruggleia
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