State Guard praised amid fires and finance notes in Raleigh report
North Carolina report by Adjutant General Cowles lauds the State Guard’s strong condition with 1.7 thousand members, few resignations, 100 organizing inquiries, and low state funding. Fire losses in North Wilkesboro and elsewhere cited. Bank of Brevard sale and bonds exchanges noted. various local events, appointments, and inquiries also listed.
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Raleigh
N. C
Cowles
Btate
John R. Smith
North Wilkesboro
Bank of Brevard
Bank of Hendersonville
Robert H. Brooks
Captain Fuller
Albert Watson
Capital Club
Capital Club Construction Company
Capitol Square
Chatham County
Burns
South Carolina
North Carolina
Teachers’ Assembly
Assembly
John McBrayer
Shelby
Payre Lumber Company
Aberden
J. W. McNair
Laurinburg
Asheville
L. Banks Holt
Alamance County
Carr
Biltmore Farm
Italeieh
Dc. Fagan
Railway Commission
The
North Carolina Railway
S. M. Norment
Purnell
Circuit Court of Appeals
Smith's Island
Cape Fear River
Simonton
Western Union Telegraph Company
United States
Court of Final Appeal Refer Case With Final Authority
When a case goes to the Court of Final Appeal its decision stands. A promotional line touts Africana as a cure for rheumatism or diseases caused by impure blood, urging readers to try the product.
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Court of Final Appeal
Africana Cure Claims Read by Atlanta Reader
A reader from Atlanta reports relief from rheumatism after using Africana Company products. The letter says five bottles cured pain in feet and knee joints without other remedies, praising the treatment and calling it a true remedy.
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Africana Company
Fire damages small store in Elizabeth City on Poindexter Street
A blaze at 1:20 this morning gutted a small colored store on Poindexter Street near the Opera House in Elizabeth City. The hook and ladder company fought the fire with minimal damage and no aid from the fire company. A visit to Nan Superior Court noted plans for a lecture by Professor W M Winton, but attendance was small.
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Elizabeth City
N.C
Boise
Poindexter Street
Ala
Hook and Ladder
M Onsa
Nan
Arown
Norfolk
W. M. Winton
Court House
Maizabeth City
Hinman
Westiavethon
Fire in Upper Story House on King Street
A fire yesterday afternoon damaged the upper story of a two story residence on King Street. Neighbors alerted by a local man named Forest, who helped raise the alarm, and the blaze was controlled before severe damage occurred. If not discovered early, experts say Hartford could have faced a major conflagration. Master Wil Dennis Jackson assisted and escaped unharmed.
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Hartford
King Street
Mild Social Visit Highlights at Suffolk and Fairfax
MEAGEE AN Mallfax N C Jan 1 section notes Speciati-ves stcle Preeney and Mo aut Catlon of Suffolk spent Saturday with Sune May and Mrs 0 GCM Miss Burnett left for Tivehia Mount after visiting Miss Me Mahan Miss Johnson of Seatane Mook. Wa returned to Fairfax to take her place as governess for Mas Watt. Miss Mossie Cropper of Sintaik left for home after a week with Miss Kinde MecNaiara. Thessie is a great favorite here and the roads will be lonely without her.
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Tidenton
W. S. Pendieton
Gatesville
John Tooley
Frants
Miss Brown
Gates County
Aaln
Albania
Chiade Harrell
Norfok
Sumiay
Mrr
Wlhl
Cottrell
Faagiy
Dostmasier Brinkley
Mallfax
N.C
Preeney
Spetdine
Kinde MecNaiara
Thessie
Dividing the Spotls and British Press Turmoil
Fragmented OCR text describes British editors frantically reacting to foreign policy and naval power, with references to Germany China Britain and a contested fleet. The piece mentions ships, fleets, and potential clashes as editors weigh coverage and public reaction. It reads as a chaotic wartime correspondence.
Encamped for a Siege Crowns Watch on Smith’s Visit
A chaotic Washington scene recounts ex-Congressman Lowden’s headquarters near the White House as Virginia figures like Bowden Agnew and Walker maneuver for influence. Discussions focus on appointments, zoning, and the Virginia Republican committee amid post-election political anxiety.
To Coven Cold in one ta Take Laxative Brome Onto AN druggists refund
A fragmentary ad notes a remedy named Laxative Brome promises cold relief and a 25 cent refund. It appears as an old newspaper blurb with street and vendor initials. The text is incomplete and lists I. Trotter on Main Street and J. M. as the seller.
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I. Trotter
Main Street
J. M
J. M. Trotter
Norfolk
R. la
Walker
Truitt & Smith
Berkley
Mental Oceaner
White Hardware CO
Norfolk Va
Cernétz Commercial Mince
Freempton Street Church Disciples elect officers and leaders
The Sunday School of Freempton Street Church of Christ Disciples elected its officers and superintendents including Ambrose as superintendent and J T Powell as treasurer. The Norfolk Unified Royal Arch Chapter of Savens also announced vacancies and new officers in separate notices.
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Onvnt
Ealknte of Honor
Dasa Pivel
Weswtoe
Hbrartin
Marna Dey
Phvidaty Pready
Walton
Wherteben
Your Toopley
He Oc
Muswell
Ming Prama
Mize’ E Mele
J. T. Powel
Iveneuver
Alisa
Bladder troubles and Kilmer’s Swamp Root remedy
Readable text promotes Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for bladder and urinary issues caused by unhealthy kidneys. Claims include relief from frequent urination, incontinence, burning pain, and nighttime trips. Advertising offer for samples and pamphlet with address in Lanton NM.
What Women Wear in Millinery and Accessories of Winter
Fashion notes describe tall feathered hats, velvet and tulle bands, wider shirt waists in verduroy and velveteen, satin ribbons worn twofold about the throat, and gooodly pinned arrangements. New scarfs in Liberty silk and pressed velvet drape crowns for winter hats. plates and plateaux form moulded felts with velvet and feather ornament. A cautionary note mentions Miss Allie Hughes of Norfolk burned, helped by DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve.
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Liberty
Delate
Allie Hughes
Norfolk
Dann
DeWitt
J. M. Trotter
Bhly
Walker
Nerfolf
Truitt & Smith
Berkley
Rumor of Burning Woman in Georgia Traced to Virginia Letter
A scrambled 1897 letter from Virginia to Savannah discusses a supposed burning in Georgia. Officials note no special meeting yet and identify the tale likely originating from rumors about a South Carolina incident. The message references a misunderstood report and includes unrelated notice of a tree on a church tower in England.
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Smith
South Carolina
Georgia
Mehtol
Lincolnshire
England
Truthful Statement Endorses Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup
An advertisement claims Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup and related remedies cure cough cold and hoarseness. It cites Mevclas Tuchtiodl of 350 West Street New York City and mentions retail price of 25 cents. Multiple pharmacies like Chnnon's Pharmacy Alfred Main Street Stebt and Helgtlands Atlantic Drug Store are listed as sellers.
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Try— Chnnon
Tate Street
Alfred "T. West
Main Street
Molmes & Co
Helgtland
Atlantic Chry Drug Store
New Xaverian College Planned at Old Point Comfort
The Xaverian Brothers announce a new college and day school at Old Point Comfort to open February 1. Buildings and grounds described as healthful, with plans for a central faculty building, wings for dormitories, and future facilities for gymnasium and divine services. Summer operations will host a small college for young members, with three courses to follow and a Virginia Legislature charter pending final approval.
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Old Point Comfort
Baltimore American
Xaverian Brothers
MI Creek
Chamberlain
Hygela
Portress
Monroe
Old Point Gomfort College
Xaverian
General Reynolds
Brampton
Phoebus
Old Point
Treynohis
Virginia Legisliture
Public sale decree details in Jamesville land lot No 7
Deed based sale by J J Martin trustee to J Vasler recorder in Forte Come Tonk tips. Lot No 7 on Hennoke river in Jamesville NC delivers one third, one half cash balance secured. other parcels mostly cash. Commissioners Towland Dillard auctioneers Royster clerk Dupuy deputy clerk certify bond filed. de23-is
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C. C. Walton
Count Court
County of
Norfolk
Wwe
Publc
Norfolk Frenl
John L. Roper
Italy
Cooke Nlreet
Wild Cooke Avenue
Itr
Gceanhas
Gilbert
M. Glennan
Willis W
Court of Law and Chancery
City of
John Mahoney
J. Taylor
B. Vance
S&s
J. ‘Taylor
Marx
City of Norfolk
Meeley Street
Rieley Street
Mariner Street
Mure Vy Street
Taylor
County
North Carolina
Nathin Hynan
Ebenezer Price
Said
Tiook
Pontaluinge
Nathellyrmin
Deel
Ebenezer Prive and
Thowk
Lon Ranch
Nathan Hyon
Dem
Joan Johnson
Hook G
Lowek
Alex, Hyman
Alex
Wyman
Ebeneser Price
Said County
Mook Q. Q
Follo
J. J. Martin
J. Vasler
Forte Come
Auretats
Martin County
N.C
Hennoke
James Ville
Morrison
L. Royster
Ty A. EB. Dupuy
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TAR Heel Troops
State Guard
Old State Noods Gulatandlog
Watson
Ashbeville
Western Union Gamne Fine
Commission
Atlanta
Mr. Ponder
Elizaneta
APL
Papatan
Meagee AN
Germany
China
Mussin
Sturestig
Chinege
Cronander
Sloan
Cains
Virginia
Crown Allen
Marah
Western Mistrie
Wether
South
Atlande Porta
Strehd Cox
Washington
Pleter Johnson
Lowden
White House
Bowden
Brad and
Waddill
Ebbith Moore
Mr. Bowden
Agnew
Alexanria
Johnson
Virginiana
Idley
Accomac County
Mer
Norman DB
Warwick
Tianna
Ohio
Corinthhia
Yost
Scott
Hanna
Virginia Republican Committee
Getong
Ofelia
Uncle Sam
Messin
Owden
Dundy
Wedd
Allen
State Re- Pubiteam Committee
Mr. Scott
Treadterk
Declan Wis
Gleason
Grones
Burroughs Od
Larkin
Enodites
Teeteonth
Patromare
Wiese
Iver
Dobsons Windsor
Roberbe
Yorktowi
Treasury Department
Caw Cotto
Newtok Dod
Widav
Waley
Mos Pownila
Valine Tower
Suir Wilmington
Paris
Sime
Rolighius and
Hoover
Olive
Center Cross
Savannah
W. TT. Smith
Portland
American Cement
Acme Cement
New NO. MO Water Street
Batchelder and Collins
CH. Ferrell & Co. Real Estate Autioneers
Dy Townsend & Joynes
T. R. Norland
G. M. Dillard
Secial Commissioners
Towsland & Joynes
Auctioneers
Moti CO Main
Portsmouth
Brambleton
Atlantic City
Ben J. Lowenberg
Renj. Lowenberg
Grinby St
Columbia Building
Cumberland Lithia
Virginia Lithia Water
Dank Street
Phos Cote
Knahe Square
Story & Clark
Mason
Tianiin
Wilkow & White
Chas. M. Stieff
Main ST
Norfolk, VA
Henry MacLachlan
Tile City
Fred. B. Stevens
William Stevens
Sona
Jdm Duncan
Agears
Wey York
Elctre Company 1
Vicia
Edison
Are Anne
Malin &Koel
Bavings Mank
Sue Dartendante
Cove
Englien
Jess Brand
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