Public Printing Fares and State Grievances in North Carolina
North Carolina news notes a state printing request for Lumberton depot and rail line matters, complaints from negroes about station accommodations, salaries cutbacks in the State Treasury, and audits on Stewart Bros. overcharges. Also reported are a new adjutant appointment, horticultural grounds controls at Southern Pines, a large Sunday excursion by a colored church group, and university game travel to South Carolina amid peach crop concerns.
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United States
Joshua
Otto Wilson
Mary A. Robbins
Fayettesville
J. M. Melborne
Peets
Secretary of State
En. R. Smith
Reidsville
Mear
Southern Pines
State Experiment Farm
Agricultural Department
B. van Tierff
J. van Lindley
Tribune
Stewart Hros
Wic Rivers
Pub
Ilenah
Eix
Brewer
Stewart Bros
Charlotte
Columbia
University of South Carolina
Explosion in Elizabeth City Home Prompts Minor Alarm
In Elizabeth City North Carolina on July 1 a gas lamp exploded in the residence of Aleck town injuring no one. An alarm was sounded but firemen were not needed. Local residents and nearby families, including the Albertson and Melick households, are noted in a broadly written city column with several town notices and health mentions.
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Elizabeth City
N. C
Spe
Aleck Town
Newberne
Nag
John W. Albertson
Mraermon
New York
Will Cook
Cook
Davis
P. W. Melick
Colorado
William Hendricks
West Fearing Street
Town salutes Miss Evelyn Pettit at July tag party
A July 1 note from Fleatford North Carolina recounts a town tag party for ten young men in honor of Misses Pettit Etheridge and Enery with Evelyn Pettit of 140 Duke Street Norfolk singled out as omitted by a printer error. The piece apologizes for the oversight and describes Pettit’s participation in the festivities and mischief surrounding the event.
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Etiford
N.C
Glorious Success Recounted In Brief Affair
A fragment notes the affair was described as glorious and successful, emphasizing its positive outcome and the well regarded tone used to summarize the event.
Edenton Wedding At Catholic Church In July Observed
In Edenton North Carolina on July 1 a wedding was held at 9 o clock as Frank Tuttle married Annie Jlo zelka. Father Edwards of New Bern officiated in a decorated church with many invited friends. After the ceremony the bridal party visited the bride’s parents home. The couple left for a trip to Nashville and other places with best wishes from friends. Miss Josie Burton from Washington is visiting relatives. J A Woodard and L J Bond came from Napslead for a short stay. Mr David Cox Sr of Hertford was in town on business yesterday.
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Edenton
Frank Tuttle
Annie Jlozelka
Pather Edwards
Newberne
Nashville
Jiosie Burton
Washington City
Messrs
J. A. Woodard
Tl. J. Bond
Napslead
David Cox, Sr
Hertford
Storm party attendees listed from Greenville social scene
Greenville notes a storm party at Tlatel Macon with Katharine Illington Sallie Cotton Della Lamb and Mandie Fleming among attendees. R A Tyson returned from Baltimore to B school. Miss Jonnie Williams and Joy Zeno Brown on the stele 1st. Mrs Tusten Taft died suddenly found dead in her bed this morning.
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Greenville
N. O
R.A. Tyson
Baltimore
Jonnie Williams
Joy
Zeno Brown
Tlatel Macon
Katharine Illington
Reidsville
Sallie Db. Cotton
Cottondale
Della
Lamb
Williamston
Mandie Fleming
Pactolus
Tusten Taft
Halifax News Roundup of Local Visits and Health
Halifax N G July 1 Special Mrs James Sayes returns home from visit to relatives today Mrs Mary Travis of Weldon visits son Mr Ch L Travis for several days All stock in town improving except Captain J M Grizzard still feeble Mr Monard Alston of Littleton is in town
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Halifax
N. G
James Sayes
Elm City
Mary Travis
Weldon
Ch L. Travis
Mbh
J. M. Grizzard
Monard Alston
Littleton
Shipping News Arrivals And Events At Sea
Shipping news lists arrivals in New York and East Coast ports with Lehr Wilton Ruten and multiple steamers, laden with iron logs lard coal and lumber. A British steamer Vittoria flags voyage by Wim Lamb agents sailing 2049 tons coal. Tug South Baltimore was raised after sinking at Taylor’s dock. Weather: cloudy east wind, 15 miles. The barge Sarah undergoes repairs on her rail line.
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Etmp
Wiffel Tower
Campbell
Hamburg
Newpork
Wie
Johnston & Co. Ltd
Simp
Marsala
Bohn
Limburg
U.S. S. Co
Edward Smith
Lane
New York
Sehr
Fannie C. Bowen
Chas
Paul Stlver
Con
Wim. O. Snow
Els
Boothbay Harbor
Hattle
Kelsey
New Haven
Vittoria
Wetherill
Iuaima- Pleo
Wim. Lamb &O
Schr H. W. Cramp
Crowley
East Providence
Lehr
J. J. Whare
Taylor
General Bledellan
Hoboken
Cape Henry
Sarah
Honias
South Baltimore
Taylor's Dock
W. J. Wrench
Cotton market and weather wrap from 1896 reports
The report notes clear weather in the cotton belt with measured temperatures and rainfall. It cites futures in Liverpool and New York, with advances in Mobile Cincinnati Memphis and New Orleans markets, and steady New York spot. It records port receipts, holiday closures, and the first bale of the new tie crop arriving in Houston.
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Issy
Cheeeey Et Max
Os St
Liverpool
Mobile
Cincinnati
Memphis
Charleston
New Orleans
Trouston
New York
United States
Ish
Norfolk
Houston
Texas
Waly
White Cloud soap enter market with Beecham’s pills tied
The mammoth concern and Jarre est soap makers bring their celebrated White Cloud non toxic soap to the trade and public. Their ad will run in the Virinian soon. They also offer colored sewing silk with each scent cake and have Major Wright as agent.
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Weber Pardon Major J
BE. M, Wright
Ani Veo Prediet
Court Affirms Justification for Axe Attack in Domestic Case
In Police Court Justice Tom lin dismissed the case against Ofartha Ward colored arraigned for felonious assault on her husband John Ward with an axe handle after she testified he was cruel and refused support. Ward warned him away and struck when he entered her home. The court ordered the weapon returned to her and advised defending the home. Separately Dennis Sheely, a Navy sailor from the battleship Texas, caused damage during a drunken spree at Sale's hotel and restaurant, with fines issued. Various minor offenses and fines for animals and theft were listed, including a horse accident and several larceny cases, with sentences ranging from days in jail to small fines.
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Ofartha Ward
John Ward
John
Tomlin
Dennis
Dennis Sheely
United States Navy
Texas
Sale
Commercial Place
Breash
Church Street
Bermuda Street
George Brown
Oflicer Nelson
Wen
Irwin
Brown
Sam Heston
Cc. C. Mercer
Pall
Twit Johnson
William Davis
Charles Jones
WH. S. Horton
Jal
Miyora Riddick
Alice Wilson
W. J. Smith
Capliin Pitts
Lucy White
Liev White
Trustees and property deeds in Granville Ward and Chapel Street
The Worfolk Association trustees convey improvements on Granville avenue to John J. Burk and George S Wilkins grants half interest in 11 Chapel street to John T Whitehurst for 800. John Whitehurst and wife MMattle Whitehurst acquire 845 Chapel street by deed of pitt. The City Iron Works suit before Judge Martin, price of a bottler verdict $100 for plaintiff against Price Co Mahoney Gilbert and others.
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Worfolk
Vuatdingy Association
John J. Burk
Granville Avenue
Grambleton Ward
Als
Cleorge S. Wilkins
John T. Whitehurst
Chapel Street
John PD. Whitehurst
Mmattle A Whitehurst
Pitt
Wm. DB. Martin
Court of Law and Chancery
Rte City Iron Works
Pennsylvania
W. TL. IL
Price & Co
John Mahoney
Roger I. Gilbert
Fanny
Hannah
W. M. Hannah
Corporation Court
Norfolk
D. B
Norfolk Real Estate Exchange
Main Street
Atlantic City
Duke Street
C. Lewellyn
West
Ind Company
Colored man held for robbery in Police Court
Charles Jaeneks colored was arrested by Constable Carmine on a charge of holding up Michard Grown colored and robbing him of 35. He was sent to city authorities for hearing before Justice Tomlin in Police Court. Jacobs fled to Newport News and returned at arrest. Church sticks colored was charged with robbery, heard and discharged. One Minute Cough Cure ad text follows.
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Charles Jaeneks
Carmine
Michard
Justice Tomlin
Jacobs
Newport News
Church Sticks
Medical extracts claim cures for nervous diseases boosted four years ago
Four years ago greater progress was claimed in treating nervous diseases than in the previous fifty years. The extract series promises rapid results such as quicker circulation and brighter eyes within 24 hours. Various products target epilepsy, locomotor ataxia, gout, obesity, and female disorders, with advertisements noting immediate guidance from manufacturers and sales through Walker & Williams in Washington Street.
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Levis Nies
Wishtneron
Walke & Williams
Worthy Wash Goods Sale at The Big Store Norfolk
A Norfolk sale advertises 325 pieces of Summer Lawns and other fabrics at deep discounts. Prices include Sheer Lawns 10c, Scotch Lawns 9c, Nainsooks 5c, Zephyr Gingham 8c, and Domestics from 6c to 12 of various colors. Bathing suits offered up to $2.50, with lower price options.
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Norfolk
Lawis
P. K
Adies
Lisle
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Princess Anne County Court
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Great Bridge
J. W. Dozier
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George Reside
Eside
Aiken
Batchelder & Collins
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Peter Wright
J. M. Keeling
H. Farrell & Co
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J. W. Hunter
T. R. Borland
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