North Carolina politics clash over hospital staff and rail ties
Raleigh reports reveal hospital staff mostly Republicans or Populists with no dismissals for Democrats. Other items note Judge Simonton's road ties denied, plans for Tennessee centennial, memorial chapel fundraising, and shifts in state education and agriculture leadership. Farmers institutes expand and land deals reshape farms as Osborn’s livery is quarantined.
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Simonton
Richmond & Danville
Tie
Southern
State Guard
Soldiers’ Home
Hake
Superior Court
Cnapel Hill
Federal Court
Purnell
Tarmers' Institutes
Baltimore and Ohio linked to Sea Board lines in South
The report claims Baltimore and Ohio plans to acquire the Palmetto road from Hamlet to Cheraw and a Cheraw to Columbia charter. It says both lines would share track between New York and Hamlet and run solid trains Raleigh to the deep South, with a possible Southbound Railway connection at Columbia.
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Raleigh, N
Marah
Baltimore and Ohio Allway
Seaboard Air Line
Richmond
Ridgeway
Baltimore and Ohio
Palmetto
Hamlet
Cheraw
Columbia
New York
Raleigh
Merchants Eye Spring Goods on Bright Day in Mertford
Mertford North Carolina March 26 Specials My W E P Turner of Norfolk Virginia is in London on business Mr C R Hamlin of Chattanooga Tennessee was in town yesterday in the interest of the Virginia Bridge company Most merchants are restocking for spring with two exceptions Shannonhouse and Tucker The weather today is bright and fair and is hoped to continue for farmers as well
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ntortford
N.C
My. W. Ep, Turner
Norfolk
London
C. R. Hamlin
Chattanooga
Tenn
Virginia Bridge Company
Shannonhouse
Tucker
Negro Charles Bobo Convicted of First Degree Murder
In Newbern North Carolina on March 20 the jurors found Charles Bobo of Richmond Virginia guilty of first degree murder for shooting and killing James Washington a fellow groom at the track February 22. The judge set execution by hanging on Witch of May Sunday. A motion for a new trial was overruled and the verdict approved amid remarks that the shooting spree could have killed others on the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newbern
N. C
Charles Bobo
Richmond
James Washington
Bobo
Elizabeth City Marriage Plans and Local Events
Elizabeth City North Carolina reports that Miss Rene Dawson and Mr J Redden Banks are to marry at the Baptist church next Tuesday night not tonight as earlier stated. Rev Dr Blackwell will lecture on Oratory and Oration at Edenton on Friday night April 2 for the benefit of the new Baptist church. Main Street improvements continue after cleaning work by Superintendent Berry. The lighthouse tender Violet is in port. Rev Blackwell will preach on Sunday night at the Baptist church. Barlow Bros minstrels may open Overman’s new Opera House next week.
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Eizabeth City
N. C
Speelan
Reni Dawson
J. Redden Banks
The
Baptist Church
Virginian
Dr. Blackwell
Edenton
New Baptist Church
Main Street
Berry
Barlow Bros
Overman
Edenton News Roundup Liquor Auntie Events
Edenton N C March 26 Special George Baker of Brambleton Va visits friends and relatives. William Badham returns home for a short stay. Rev Davis of Magolin Street Methodist Church to preach Sunday at 2 pm. Annie Lackland of Bram Welton Va visiting her brother Fr T F Williams on Oakum Street. Ladies of the M E church plan a feast next week at Mr Bushs store on King Street. The public school colored closes today.
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Oakum Street
Lndies
M. BE
Mr. Bush
King Street
URAMBLETOS Fourth Ward Market and Church Revival Notes
Dressed poultry fresh vegetables and fish came from the country for Fifth Ward markets. Rev W H Atwill preached at Park Avenue Presbyterian Church and Rev N W Webb spoke at Morman Christian Temple on Sanctification Objected To. Strong street and road improvements noted after favorable weather. Revival services continue with weeks of preaching and attendance.
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Fifth Ward
Atwill
Park Avenue Presbyterian Church
Mormont Christian Temple
N. W. Webb
IMO
Funeral for Richard Lilliston Held at Union Pee
A large crowd attended the funeral of Richard Lilliston at his Union Pike residence in Hun t ersville yesterday morning. Rev D L Tucker officiated as floral designs adorned the service and interment followed at Elmwood Cemetery.
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D. L. Tucker
Richard Lilliston
Union Pee
Elmwood
Cotton market activity shows mixed levels across ports
Weather in the cotton belt remains clear as futures in Liverpool and New York hold steady near the prior day. New Orleans futures advance one point with May at 6.89, while receipts in New Orleans rise to an estimated 2,700 to 3,100 bales. Week totals show rising U S ports receipts to 116,460 and total crop in sight about 9,035,078 bales.
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Liverpool
London
New York
New Orleans
U. Ss
German and French recital at Norfolk College tonight
A senior class recital at Norfolk College will feature German songs and a clever French comedy skit among other numbers. The charming program highlights both languages with student performers for the college audience.
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Norfolk College
Dr Bull's Cough Syrup Promoted For Cough Sickness
A testimonial from Elmer F E Baker of Blandon Pa endorses Dr Bull's Cough Syrup as the best medicine for cough cold and croup and notes it is kept on hand. The advertisement lists price at 25 cents and cites multiple local pharmacies including Cannon's Pharmacy Alfred West and Robt Holmes & Co with address details.
Modjeska Endorses Paine's Celery Compound for Nervous Exhaustion
Modjeska voices world wide relief from nervous exhaustion, praising Paine's Celery Compound as the best remedy. Letters from notable figures and everyday users alike attest to improved strength and health through this Dartmouth-prescribed tonic.
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Modjeska
Wells, Richardson & Co
Paline
Joseph Haworth
Modies
Paine
Modjerka
Botton
Valuable Berkley Lots to Be Sold at Public Auction
Valuable lots in the town of Berkley to be sold at public auction to the highest bidder on Wednesday March 31 1897 at 12 o'clock noon at the Norfolk Headstate and Stock Exchange No 236 Main Street First Those three lots 28 by 10 feet each on the northern corner of Berkley Avenue and Main Street Two more lots 25 by 10 feet four inches each to a seven foot lane on Berkley Avenue between Jones and Spelzht Three more lots 26 by six [sic] six feet each to a seven foot lane on the southeast corner of Virginia and Cross Streets These are the finest residential lots in Berkley and front the new electric street railway Terms one third cash balance in 1 and 2 years with six percent interest deferred payments secured by deed of trust on the property HH L PAGE Co Auctioneers mr2itds
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Berkley
Auct
Limilar
Norfolk
Main Street
Berkley Avenue
HH. L. Page & Co
New Spring Fabrics Displayed by Goons Organization
New Spring Org wowed New Spring Dimittes with a wide array of textiles. The collection includes Zephyr Ginghams, Macras Cloth, Batiste, and various linens and skirts fabrics offered in multiple patterns and widths with price marks around 8 cents per yard.
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North Carolina
Publicnus
Oieinka Repubiena
Deld Parker
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Julian YP
Nrr
Acconeechee
Hillsboro
San Jose
Wihnington
Washington
Pritehard
State Board of Education
William Gaston Lewis
State Board of Agriculture
Jeln Traimsay
Salisbury
General Lewis
Bord
Agrcultral
Osborn
Greensboro
Blue Ridge
Wilkesboro
J. R. Rogers
Columbus Drainage Company
Columbus
Brunswick
Braden County
Wacecanny
Kemp Min Company
Prankin County
Winston
N. Co R. R
Iin
Mertford
Eeizanetis Ciary
Huntersville
Save
Cannon's
Pilarmacy
Alfred T. West
F. Holmes & CO
Main St
Atlantic City
Edward &. Phelps
Dartmouth College
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Carlisle
Addison B. Colvin
John Graham
Charles H. Parkhurst
McShane
Montreal
Birney
Judge Powers
Vermont
United States
New England
Phelps
Kas
Moijeska
George BB. Swift
Chicago
Francis Murphy
Mathew $. Quay
Penney
Vania
Cook
National Teachers'’ Association
Charles L. Thompson
J. D
Brillant Presbyterian
New York City
Fara
Hotel Bila
Renin
Tall Parthee
State Medical Coo
Omaha
Neb
Rmanent
California Fruit Transportation Co
Ang Teeta Eae
Iruit
Vewre J. Whitney
Houck
Grnnby St
Kroulory Khaliddduw
Chivngu
G & Briggs & CO
Down Town
Commerce Street
Yarda—fant and
Falklnnd Ania Charlotte Streets
Ehours
Roanoke
Commercial Place
Islow’s Syrup
All Drugesta
John S. Etheridge
Gerkley
Chestnut
Pearl Street
Tom
Portsmouth
John 5
Ethlridgh
Morris Auction House
New Market Place
New York Furniture Company
Church Street
Yiz
Las
BR. I. Morris
H. L. Page & Co
Bank Street
James A. Freeman & Co
Walnut Street
Philadelphia
Exchange
Wasuh
Goons
SALE
New Spring
Watt
Rettew
Ss B
Plume Street
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