Indictments Against Southern Railway In Free Pass Case
Raleigh January 6 Special Interest centered on the Superior Court session next week with two indictments against the Southern railway for issuing free passes. The case titled State against Southern railway names witnesses from U S District Attorney office and the Southern railway staff. Also reports Oxford Orphan Asylum activities including construction plans, annual receipts of 21000, 215 children cared for, and four cottages for girls plus boys cottages. Grand Lodge of Masons to meet at the asylum. Text notes tax and college matters and local officials, weather, and various local appointments.
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Raleigh
Snevlay
Southern Railway
North
Cari
Wiovenner Russell
United States
Co. B. Aycock
H. L. Grant
iHo- Publican State Committee
Mery W. Miller
Andrews
Oxford Orphan Asylum
Jurham
Grand Loge of
Masons
Orphan Asylum
Wieter Cultural and Meethanical College
E.G. Hutler
Bureau
Tangle
J. W. Harden
Butler
W. Minor
Purnell
Washington
J. J. Matt
Benitor Sharpe
Kroedell
Mayor Wilson
Otho Wison
Nfe
Asia
Major Wilson
Stussell
Tailwey Commission
Russell
Alexander
Washington Ciy
Mewbourne
Johnston Street
Nat
Union Station
Capital Club
James Mekice
Julian Tinderlake
J. C. Guthrie
Payetteville
Te Methodist Church
Warrenton
Phew
University of California
Secretary of State
Timberlake
Wilkes County
North Carolina
Starbuck
Wilkes
Court of Final Appeal Refers Case Outcome
The note discusses court of final appeal and implies an unfavorable decision after loss in one’s own case. It mentions cure of rheumatism and diseases due to pure blood and promotes Africana.
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Court of Final Appeal
Africana Cures Promoted By Atlanta Company
An advertisement proclaims Africana cures rheumatism and joint pain rapidly and permanently. A claimant, J. B. Ponder, states after five bottles he is free from rheumatism and has relied only on Africana with no other treatment.
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Africana Company
iLi
Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad Promotes Health
An ad touts Swamp-Root as a remedy for weak kidneys bladder trouble and distressing urinary symptoms. It claims relief from frequent urination back pain and incontinence and promises a sample bottle by mail from Kilmer Co. in Wingham New York.
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Jr. Kilmer
Duvebts
Monten
DY. Kilner A
James Pyle
New-York
North Wilkesboro Contention Over Railway and Toll Rates
Local observers in North Wilkesboro and Salisbury discuss railway road ownership and alleged validity of bonds. Governors, railroad officials, and the Railway Commission confront tolls and regu lations while court actions advance to the U S Supreme Court on contempt and supersedeas issues.
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Iwoon
Mihin
North Wilkesboro
Asheville
Midwwy
Wilkes
Sonabar Butler
Supreme Court
Fen Corporation
Conte Checker
Agsed
Ambrose Hilmoan
Ower House
Ile
Salisbury
Thussell
North Carolina Railway
Pontygan
Bagel
Groeng- Hor
Wil de
Oxford
Railway Commission
North Carolina
Stebert O
Linetom Osorgasl
Tea
Ah W. Wilson
Otho Wilson
Nandalvo
Voice
Cabinesh
Pearson
M Wienton and county notes in morning missive
Local fragments report Mr A Morey leaving early for Chinden, W T Brothers returning from Christmas visit, and town dances attended by Seversh. Mentions of Hort rosters and various names appear in a garbled county item. Opera visits and doodle triangle lists appear among scattered notes.
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Mwienton
A Morey
Chinden
Bia
Piaenleta
W. T. Brothers
M. P
Burfort Resident Moves Family to Virginia for New Work
Vertty S C Jan Speciali The View AC AW Burfort reports a local resident has moved the family to Virginia seeking new employment. The uneven wording notes the household dealers and a Master William Pucker, with mention of a severe loss and a helper at the end.
Local Students and Staff Noted in Weldon Visit Roundup
Tali Ear Willfox NOC Inn h speetaly Mise K OC McNamara and Messie MW and Fenner attended german in Weldon Inet nighe. Miss Virginian Nelson left Tesday for Neonshora to attend school. Miss Julia Gregory returned from Weldon visit. Mise Freda U0 retaied Tuesday ty School In Scotland Neel, Mr. Edward Frasier taught at the public school here.
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Willfox
Noc Inn
Mise K. OC McNamara
Messie
Fenner
Weldon
Virginian Nelson
Tesday
Neonshora
Julia Gregory
Mise Freda
Scotland
Neel
Edwardt Frasier Avi
Local Notes Mention Travels and Visits
Special and brief notices list movements and visits: W. Te White went to New York. Mrs. Henry Crawford of Williamston visits Mrs. Shelburn. Charles Rogerson went to Westhamston. Miss Apple Smith returns from Norfolk.
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Greeny'He
J— W. TE
White
New York
Henry Crawford
Williamston
Shelburn
Charles Rogerson
West-hamston
Miss Apple Smith
Norfolk
Efforts of Gold Bugs and Political Maneuvering in 1898
The Virginian reports Washington coverage on January 6 1898 detailing Democratic West and South lawmakers rebuking gold bug aims to shift from silver. It notes New York Democratic club members pushing reduced convention representation, with southern and western factions resisting changes. Secretary Gage and General Groner weigh appointments. talk of a Western district Virginia solicitor and a new customs collector at Wilmington North Carolina. Postmasters appointed in Newsoms Port Norfolk Wicksville. John C Danes named collector. race for eastern district attorney continues.
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Mcrtinsey
Democratic Club
New York City
McKinley
Democratic
Shiry
Presvent
Dia
Chicago
Bryan
Girdner
Congressional Committee
Groner
Gage
Clie
Uroner
Marcy Libby
Mr. Bowden
Virginia
Senate
Newport News
Daniel
Bote
Brett
Messia
Brady
Weilker
Yoet
Towdsy
Wstern Warker
Scott
Hampton Tage
Kady
Vieneral Walker
Gleives
Ine
Hogeta
Con. Walker
Bowden
Newsoms
Port Nearfolk
Wicksvile
Joseph
Perguson
Mason
Robert L. Lowe
Henr
PF. Milegs
Assamoosick
View Nicholson
Bas Dedidal
John C. Danes
Wilmington
N.C
Bax- Representative &Kinnertas
Pritchard
Somatar
C. M. Bernard
Wistert
Myitehard
Russell
North Carolina
Merrimac and the Ironclad Debate From Richmond to Norfolk
A Confederate engineer explains his role in rebuilding the Merrimac and argues the design by Colonel Brooke, with under water bow and submerged stern, shaped its ram and later battle with the Monitor. He credits Brooke and Jones, notes deviations from Porter’s plan, and discusses prow placement, naval debates, and patent drawings.
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John M. Brooke
Merrimac
Witer I
Richmond
United States Navy
Confederacy
Brooke
Navy de Partment
Ito
Mallory
Quinn
Navy
Monitor
Jones
Buchanan
Pranklin Snehanan
HR. Jones
Cumberland
Sucherlheim
T. H. Watts
Nfus T. Thales
Patents
Porter
Bert
Printer misnaming of Captain Brooke cited by Ramsay in letters
A fragment notes a Southern viewpoint accusing a newspaper or printer of mislabeling Captain Brooke. The letter by H. Ashton Ramsay, Chief Engineer of the Merrimac Confederate States ironclad, references the Virginia Military Institute and defends the identity of the person discussed.
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Brooke
H. Ashton Ramsay
Nose Shape Keys Heirs Identity in $30,000Kipp Estate Case
Heirs to Andrew Kipp of Saugerties for years contested their uncle’s estate worth about $30,000. Identification hinged on the unusual noses of James Brown Kipp’s children, with a California claimant dispute settled under referee Former Senator Linson of Kingston. A deciphered Kanaka Bible note aided proof despite broad doubt.
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New York Journal
Nettle BE. Vv. Peabody
George F. L. Kipp
California
Andrew Kipp
Saugerties
New York
James Brown Kipp
Linson
Kingston
N. Y
Kipp
Aster County
Sauserties
N. C
Wiliam
Fashion notes on hats and gowns from The Delineator
A detailed description of ornate millinery and gown trims. It features Tam OShanter style hats with beaver and velvet, rhinestone pins, black Chantilly lace, aigrettes, black net rosettes, and velvet bows. Skirts and bodices show color contrasts in camel hair, fruits of colored embroidery, and purple trim with two-tone satin.
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Plusmeelave Cheyiot
Electric Bitters Miracle Cure Ad Claims Quick Health Fix
An old advertisement touts Madoine and Electric Bitters as a universal tonic. It promises rapid cure for back pain, weak kidneys, malaria, constipation, headaches, insomnia, fainting spells, and melancholy, claiming blood purification and nerve strengthening with guaranteed results. The ad urges purchase at Burrow, Martin & Co.'s drug store.
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Burrow
Martin & Co
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Howden
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Tranmeres
Mad
Isos
Alter of
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Dan
Warrior
Black Prince
Young
Chi
Hothers
Bradfield Regulator CO
Atlante
Pcos
Penge
Monroe
Story & Chirk
Story & Clark
Mason & Hamlin
Wilcox & White
Chas. M. Stieff
Main ST
Norfolk, VA
Henry MacLachlan
Ben J. Lowenberg
Benj. Lowenberg
Norfolk's
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Columbia Building
Bintov
Main Street
Portsmouth
Berkley
Brambletony
Atlantic Tic City
Portland
New NO. Hb Water Street
Batchelder and Collins
Varaated
Vregents Coniaxion
Richvews
Iran
Fircisgcintn
Ox Peers
Rd Bottles
John S. Etheridge
Rtmidge
Electic Company of
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Ravings Hank
Cove Street
Sydaly
UW Hardware Co
White Hardware CO
Norfolk Va
Onm- Herland
la Water Go
Jon Bulan
Irwin’s Vixpress CompAny
Water Street
Aera Engileh
Liroggina
Rand Sq
Mallisto
Rwiraoninis
Nowe Paper
Oarc
Mefuae Dangersia Walantiae
Stampas
Hellotti
Tenley Dmerker
Rede Chichester Chemical Co
Mindison Agnave
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