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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 20, 1897

Page

8

Kilgo draws fire over education sermon in Raleigh

In Raleigh on October 19 Rev. Dr. Kilgo and officials including Eder J. W. Bulley and State Superintendent Mobane traveled to Elizabeth City to speak on education. Kilgo faces strong opposition from critics such as Dr. Cyran Thompson while supporters remain sizable. News notes burning Ridgeway High School, farmers’ institutes, race politics, and local gubernatorial and penitentiary discussions amidst a busy fair day with the parade and arrivals of Grimes Battery and the Governor’s Guard.

Raleigh N. C Dr. Kilgo Eder J. W. Bulley Mobane Elizabeth City Kulgo Cyran Thompson Kilot D. Bell Parker Swentyflrd Honaya Ridgeway High School John Graham N. B. Broughton Raletrh Glyde Western North Carolina Baptist Convention Robinson & Franklin Bros Girouy Jenks Greensboro Cid Smith CIA Franklin Brothers Wateline Pritchard Hyams Omaha Eivil Durham County Wake Ine Afteen Durham Grimes Battery Portamouth Governor’s Guard L. O'B. Branch Camp Co. Vv Elec Russell R. H. Battle Board of Agriculture State Museum Z. B. Vance Burgwyn John Th. Lane State Dairymen’s Association Nital Besston Strain Association

Kilmer Swamp-Root Kidney Remedy Ad

An advertisement extols Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root as a cure for kidney and bladder issues. It suggests urine tests, notes symptoms like back pain and frequent urination, and offers samples by mail with free pamphlet from Kilmer Co. Binghamton NY.

Menton Daily Virginian Dr. Kilmer & Co Binghamton

Warns of Consumption Cough Treat via Dr Bull's Syrup

A period advertisement urges readers to beware a dry hacking morning cough that signals consumption and claims Dr Bull's Cough Syrup cures it. It cites Simon Smasal of 875 List Street Chieno Ill praising the remedy and notes the price at 25 cents.

Dr. Bull Simon Smasal List Street Chieno Ill

Farmers and banks in good condition report tour findings

State Bank Examiner Crowley returned from a western bank inspection noting seventeen banks in good condition. In Wrhynesville cattle raisers earned about $60,000 in three months as apple crops fetch high prices. The State fair held three races with numerous entries, and the Railway Commission cut telephone rates to 24 for residences and 34 for business.

Crowley Wrhynesville Iselle M Au- Busia Stxterton Wallfax N. c Tivette Raleigh Glover Wendig Semola G. T. Leach Tom Batley W.el Joyner Garyshoro Railway Commission

Bridge work and a thriving Elisabeth City fair

HeeTron RD Hertford N C October 19 Specialy The float bridge moved to clear space for a new bridge due spring completion The Elisabeth City fair opening today is described as the best in years Several locals will attend A Thursday night entertainment at the colored Academy called Ola Polk's Concert raised over 80 for the new colored Baptist church under construction

Hertford N. C Elisabeth City The Colored Academy Ola Polk New Colored Baptist Church

Edenton Mornings Gather for Visits and Travel

Special report notes Rev W P Watson on store list and Rev John F E Whine J W Batley Co AH Mobane from Raleigh in town for meetings. Multiple ministers and officials visit Migabeth City and Shiloh association events as residents travel by train and boat.

Edenton W. PP. Watson W. RB. Pendeton Msq Mizabeth City Pedoral Court el Burt Virginia da Herp C. J Shiloh Jarvis Bay View Migabeth City John FE. Whine J. W

Local Notes From Halifax and Nearby Towns

Sperjany Dr Purgeron left for Raleigh to attend the fair. The Guild met at Mr Froetick's residence. Joe Stevenson and J W Grizzard were in town Sunday. John Daniel returned from Weldon. Miss Tielen Daniel heads to Raleigh to visit relatives and see the fair. Mrs Capel remains very ill at the Slater house. Julia Gregory plans to depart for Raleigh this Thursday on a short trip.

Halifax Sperjany Purgerson Raleleh Froetick Joe Stevenson J. W. Grizzard John Daniel Weldon Tielen Daniel Raleigh W. HH Capel Slater Julia Gregory

Local Notes From Greenville Distict

Greenville reports indicate G M Tucker traveled North for a trip while D W Hardie is ill. Rev J J Morton returns to Tarboro and tobacco prices fell after a large break. H L T King starts a local magazine named Southland as W M Bond comes back from Edenton and Gates counties with his young son.

Greenville N. C G. M. Tucker D. W. Hardie J. J. Morton Tarboro Hl.t. King Southland W. M. Bond Edenton and Gates MtUe

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