Confederate Reunion prep in Charleston draws steady crowds
Charleston, SC, plans extensive entertainments for visitors at the Confederate Reunion next month. Gen Otis reports Manila dispatches noting troops and sick total only 7 percent of command. Exoduses of negroes alleged in parts of North Carolina as conditions favor departure. Mrs A W Haywood silver cape presented to Raleigh cruiser by James E Boyd on board in New York harbor. Princeton professor predicts NC eclipse expedition for May 28 1900 with path from New Orleans to Norfolk.
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Charleston
A. W. Haywood
Thos. M. Holts
Raleigh
James E. Boyd
New York Harbor
Professor Young
Princeton
N. J
North Carolina
New Orleans
Norfolk
Remarkable Yellow Jaundice Cure Featured in Lexington Letter
A letter from M. A. Hogarty of Lexington Kentucky praises Electric Bitters after a six month battle with Yellow Jaundice. He claims two bottles cured him and urges others to try the remedy. The note credits Dr Bell and the druggist W A Slayes. The column also notes Christopher Columbus was paid $333 yearly.
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Lexington, Ky
W. A. Slayes
Christopher Columbus
America
Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy Endorsed by Elkton Drugkeeper
W M Terry of Elkton Wy with twelve years in the trade praises Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as the best and most satisfactory in the market. He reports selling hundreds of bottles and recommends it through his druggist W A Itlayes.
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W. M. Terry
Chamberlain
Elkton
W. A. Itlayes
On the Wrong Tack Tommy Grandpa
A quip from Brooklyn Life contrasts Kings and Queens with aces in a playful exchange about luck and strategy in card games.
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Tommy Grandpa
Grandpa
Brooklyn
Torpid Liver Promised Relief From Congestion
An old advertisement urges sufferers of right side tenderness under the shoulder blade constipation biliousness and headaches to take De Witt s Life Early Risers. The remedy is claimed to cleanse the liver relieve congestion and open bile ducts for natural flow.
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de Witt
Toy
W. A. Hayes
Gossip Sparks Engagement Talk In City Circles
Rumors swirl that Ittie Lightfoot is engaged to a much older partner described as wealthy. The Coryphee and Pucek weigh in, noting the man’s riches but not confirming a formal betrothal.
Veterans Reunion Offer Advances ConfederateTravel
Col Julian S Carr offers to pay half the rail fare for Confederate veterans from Durham Orange Perron Granville Chatham and Alamance to attend the Charleston Reunion. About 100 veterans needed in a group. Durham to Charleston round trip about 6 dollars. Rooms 1 per day meals from 25 cents. Reporting and departure details set for May 8 to May 12 or 13.
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Charleston
Julian S. Carr
Durham
Orange
Perron
Granville
Chatham
Alamance
R. F. Webb
Fort Sumpter
Fort Moultrie
Old City
R. L. Lindsey
Col. Carr
Pain Balm Endorsed for Rheumatism in Red Creek
W J Cuyler of Red Creek NY praises Unamberlain's Pain Balm as an effective rheumatism liniment for home use and relief. Reed Creek Herald editor W G Phippin notes his prominence. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.
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W. J. Cuyler
Red Creek
N. Y
Cuyler
W. G. Phippin
Reed Creek
Fearless Bryan praised as a leader and a woman’s cure claim
Augusta Chronicle notes Bryan’s feared stance and public appeal while recounting a claimed medical breakthrough by Mrs. Luther Lutz using Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption It advertises trial bottles at W A Slayes Drug Store and lists regular and wholesale prices for remedies and market prices from Weeky Tillsboro Market.
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Dr. King
Luther Lutz
W. C. Hamnick & Co
Shelby, N. C
W. A. Slayes
Senator Jones denies resignation plans amid health trip abroad
Arkansas Senator J. K. Jones, chairman of the Democratic National Committee, denies reports he will resign the chairmanship. He plans a health visit to Carlsbad, Germany, and expects to go abroad in days. The item also cites ads for patent remedies and North Carolina railroad expansion plans.
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United States
J. K. Jones
Arkansas
Democratic National Committee
Carlsbad
Germany
Arnica Salve and State Senate Appointment Noted
Bucken's Arnica Salve advertised for skin ailments with a money back guarantee. The Pennsylvania governor appoints M. S. Quay to the U S Senate to fill the vacancy until the Legislature convenes.
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Pennsylvania
M. S Quay
U. S
Raleigh cruiser due at Wilmington in May
STATS NEWS notes the cruiser Raleigh scheduled to arrive in Wilmington on May 7. Other items mention a new free night school at Erwin cotton mill Raleigh district, Olivia Raney library hall contract for 325000, and various local notices from Durham Herald to Wilmington Messenger.
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Raleigh
Wilmington
Durham Herald
Erwin
8. B. Raney
Olivia Raney
Miss Raney
Pulaski Cowper
High Point
Randolph
Clemmons
Wilson News
North Carolina
Eureka
Stantonsburg
In Memoriam Mrs Rebecca Edwards Webb of St Matthew's
The Woman's Auxiliary of St Matthew's Church mourns the death of Rebecca Edwards Webb who died April 22 1899. Described as devoted to family church and friends she served with piety and kindness leaving a memory of guidance and compassion. Hillsborough April 25.
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St. Matthew's Church
Rebecca Edwards Webb
St. Matthew's Auxiliary
Hillsborough
N.C
Plaster Bronzed Statue Donated to State University
A life sized plaster bronzed statue of Thomas H. Benton, presented by Charles L. Van Noppen, enhances North Carolina State University art collection as one of the few life size statues in the state. The page also includes religious exhortations and editorials from W. H. Newman and J. D. Bridge, plus a testimonial endorsing One Minute Cough Cure for a child's cough.
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Thomas H. Benton
Charles L. van Noppen
Our State University
North Carolina
Founding Day Methodist Church Celebration at the Ridge
Chestnut Ridge notes claim gardens thrive in dry weather while rain is hoped for to aid corn planting. A founding celebration for the Methodist Protestant Church at the Ridge is set for the second Sunday in May with the public invited. Household illnesses and local notices appear among names like Alex A Smith and Annie R Smith. a local glass supplier advertises near Caldwell.
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Alex A Smith
Annie R. Smith
Hr Brothers
Samuel T
John A. Smith
Raleigh
Bene
Caldwell
Farmer Boy
Observer
Cure for Piles Promoted by Witch Hazel Salve
An advertisement touts De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for piles. It claims the product treats the disease itself, not just the symptoms, and urges readers to place confidence in its curative powers.
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W. A Hayes
de Witt
W. A. Hayes
Examination Free Best of Reference
A brief public notice from Durham North Carolina highlighting free examination services at the Wright Building office. Proceedings indicate accessibility and reference guidance available to residents seeking information.
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Office Wright Building
Durham
N.C
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Orange County Observer
Hillsborough, N.C
Joseph A. Harris
Otis
Manila
Harrisburg
Stone
United States Senate
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Veterans’ Reunion
Con. Carr
Augusta Chronicle
Democrat
Bryan
China
Tillsboro
Ets. Corp
Barry
R. J. Reynolds Tobacco Company
Winston
S. W
Raleigh News Observer
Bucken
Wi. Yayes
Jennett Hicks
Annie Hicks
Chicago Cottage Organ Co
Illinois
Office of Register of Deeds
Orange County
Court House
Hillsboro
Chiapel Ifill Township
D. H. Hicks
Sidney Scarlett
J. W. Harris
Chicago Cottage Organ Company
New
Ant
Jtolkicck
General Assembly
Town &c
Laws’ Furniture
Churton Street
Satuday
George Laws
John Shaw
Stats News
U.S
Marion Butler
Carr
W. Brown & CO
James
St. Mary’s Chapel
Heaven
Hell
W. H. Newman
J. D. Bridge
Lancaster
Nil
W.A Hayes
Ape
Charlotte Observer
Caroina
Foremost Newspaper
the Daily Observer
the Weekly Observer
Weekly Observer
Cuarlotte, N. C
Calvin E. Parish
Sai
Co. R. Parish
Chestnut Ridge
S. Rappord
Tre Dorwam
Jackson's
W. A. Maddry
Chm'n Board Co
Mutta
Peoples Mutual
Hevolent Association of North Carolina
Durham Counties
Samuel M.cretary
Harry J. Ishi
John — K. Hipiies
Thomas J. Oldham
LL. B. Visitted
J. Frankston
H. L. McDade
W.L. McDade
N. V. Ray V. Forrest
P.M. Sykes
W. T. Wilson
Ds. Miller
R. A. Hodge
W. Bo York
the Cheek
J. Frank Pickard
M. McCauley
RK. Smith
A. ©. Griffin
Jimes J. Beal
W J. Seer
H. Ank Nasil
Hillsboro, N
Offve
W. Graaddam
Oxte
Supreme Court
S M. Gattis, Je
Hillsboro, XN
John W.graham
Patty Graham
Graan
Attorneys-At-Law
Cojmitie
iCaswell
Vidic
Pdward L. Cooley Id
Pace
Flillsboro
Cooley
Spurgeon
Denisa
Hillshore
E. Jones
Munn
All Munn & Co
Hewtak
Veal
Mmere Wong
Rita
N. C
Union Mer
S. 7
Willeboro
L. Whiteed
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