State gathers further property value decline and political notes
The state reports a $5,050,000 decrease in property valuation since the last assessment while noting the Supreme Court decisions on North Carolina bonds under the 1868 Chatham railroad ordinance favored the state. It lists Republican presidential hopefuls Reed McKinley Morton Allison Alger Manderson Cullom Spooner Davis Bradley and reflects on E C Benedict's remark that Cleveland will respond to the third term question decisively in due time.
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Supreme Court of the United States
North Carolinas
Chatham Railroad
Reed
Maine
McKinley
Ohio
Morton
New York
Allison
Iowa
Alger
Michigan
Manderson
Nebraska
Cullom
Ilinois
Spooner
Wisconsin
Davis
Minnesota
Bradley
Kentucky
Carr Seen as Strong Governor Candidate After Rally
The Greensboro Patriot notes Colonel J. S. Carr appears increasingly fit for the Democratic nomination for governor, describing him as one of the office’s sought after figures and highlighting his rising prominence after visible public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. S. Carr
Cold dangers and Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A Cincinnati Gazette article warns about the dangers of untreated colds leading to serious illness. It advocates Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as prompt and effective. Available in 25 and 50 cent bottles from W A Hayes, Druggist. The piece also notes 248,350 Indians as wards of the Government with annual support funds around nine to ten million dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
W. A. Hayes
Review in Six Hours Great South American Kidney Cure
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy sold by WA Hayes, Hillsboro NC. It promises prompt relief for both sexes, easing urinary pain and retention. Also notes vast U S military manpower and urges nations to study the exhibit at the Philadelphia Ledger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WA. Hayes
Hillsboro
N.C
Buckten's Arnica Salve Promises Cures and Guarantee
Buckten's Arnica Salve claimed as the best salve for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and is priced at 25 cents a box sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buckten
W. A. Hayes
Droggiat
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
Resolutions Recognizing Cuba Belligerency in Senate Action
The Senate and House concur on recognizing Cuba as belligerent and maintaining U S neutrality while Cuba and Spain remain at war. The President would offer friendly offices to Spain for recognizing Cuban independence as public war sentiment rises. House approves substitute 262 to 17.
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Senate
House
Congress
Cuba
United States of America
United States
House of Representatives
Spain
Sam
Gold mining revival fuels excitement in North Carolina counties
The Wilmington Messenger reports a renewed gold mining fever across Nash and Granville counties and nearby regions. It notes North Carolina leads southern states in gold production this century with about 21 7 million dollars and recalls 1804 1828 when only NC produced gold totaling 116 000 dollars nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Nash
Granville
Maryland
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Tennessee
Pain Balm and Goose Grease Liniment Ads Highlight 19th Century Claims
Ex postmaster D Wiley credits Chamberlain Pain Balm with restoring mobility and prompting him to discard canes, while Goose Grease Liniment sellers boast cures for aches and pains with a money back guarantee. The piece also notes New York's costly unfinished Capitol project and reports hostile press on Cuban recognition.
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D. Wiley
Black Creek
N. Y
Chamberlain
W. A Hayes
Baptist effort to double capacity at Thomasville Orphanage
State news notes the Baptists seek to double capacity at Thomasville orphanage. Wilmington Messenger reports rising shad runs in the Cape Fear with roe shad scarce. prices cited. Charlotte Observer cites a Greensboro old lady lamenting times. chickens crowing at night now. Salisbury World says Southern Railway shops at Salisbury will cost 350000 dollars and open by Sept 1, with a charter for a Salisbury town separate from Salisbury. Robesonian estimates 4000 bales of cotton needed at five cents per pound to cover costs in Maxton area. four cent cotton seen as coming trend. Progressive Farmer urges diversification and warned about overinvestment in fertilizers. calls for home production and self-reliance amid low prices. Wilmington Star recalls Bill Nye’s death as a reminder humor sustains, while soldiers deserve monuments. Durham Herald reports Rev W L Grissom passing through Greensboro from New Bern fair, praising Col J S Carr’s opening address.
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Salisbury
Charles Price
Herald
Robesonian
Maxton
Wilmington Star
Bill Nye
Wea
Durham Herald
W. L Grissom
Christian Advocate
Greensboro
Newbern Fair
J. S. Carr
Mr. Grissom
Strange Tales From a Reading Rail Line
A Reading railroad worker at Wayne Junction claims countless cases show bodies of train victims are found shoeless. He asserts engines remove shoes, a mystery echoed by veteran engineers. He compares it to the odd drowning observation of bodies’ orientations.
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Reading Railroad
Wayne Junction
Philadelphia
Orange County North Carolina Voting Precincts Established
The Orange County Clerk announces establishment of several election precincts under the 1895 North Carolina election law. The notices detail boundaries for South Chapel Hill, North Chapel Hill, Patterson, Cole’s Store, East Hillsboro, and University Precincts with the respective voting locations and dividing lines along major roads creeks and townships.
Precinct Boundaries Issued by Orange County Clerk
The notice defines voting precincts and polling places in Orange County. Carrs Precinct covers west of the General line near Cedar Grove and Pat County line, Cedar Grove Precinct lies east of that line, and Tolers Precinct covers the area near Leasburg road and Toler's. It confirms voters west of the line vote at Carrs Precinct and those east vote at Cedar Grove or Tolers Precincts, with polling locations unchanged and in force. The document is signed by F D Crawford, Clerk Superior Court.
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North Carolina
Superior Court
Orange County
County of Orange
Souta Cuarey Hill
Chapel Hill
Durham and Chapel Hill
Durham County
Franklin Street
Rosemary Street
Jones’ Ferry Road
Bingham Township
South Chapel Hill
North Chapel Slitt
North Chapel Hill
Cole's
Patterson’s
Borland
Watterson
Cross’ Creek
Borland Creek
Chapel Hill Township
Patterson
Patterson's
Cole
East Hillssoro
Hillsboro
Bingham Town
Hobbs
Oaks Road
Eno River
Tiver
Crabtree’s Mill
Wake Street
Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove Township
Court House
East Hillsboro
University
University Station
Scarlett
Leavin
Svas
Jin
Chapel Hill Townahs
Sity
UNI Enstry
Ningwea
Kas
Grove Township
Rey Church
Charch
Bain
Seward
Frank Thompson
Teas Kirkpatrick
Tay
Thomas Pratt
Rat ‘Church
En Hayes
Big Ham
Hillsworo Toy
Pilly
Cheeks
Rossy
West Hittsnono
Tes
P. Es
Zach Cy. Kad
West Hillshop
Cas Grove Road
Reese Stadiler's
Ps Hill
Hillehiry
N. C. Hester's
Dar Grove Road
Hill Road
Marshall Wy
Lebe Mill
Cedar Gray
Coopers
Aid Mill
Thomas J. Walker
Ies
Walkera
Wanly
Dirdane
Richard Thompson
John McCracken
Toxen’s
Prrc
Vetera
Ve New Leasburg Roan Toler’s
Tolers Prec
Cihets
White Cross
Ham
Jackson
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E. C. Benedict
Wall Street
Cleveland
Philadelphia Ledger
Wilmington Messenger
State of
E. A. Rosemond
Goose Grease Linimert Co
N. C
France
Italy
State News
Baptists
Thomasville
Cape Fear
Rees
Charlotte Observer
Simmons
Simmon
Enerry
Simmons Liver Regulator
J. H. Zeilin & Co
Philade
His, Pa
Ayer
Cabinet
Rs. Wa. S. Mtrudwick
D. Tones
Ofive
King Street
Masonic Hall
Poe Nash
Hillsboro, N.C
Dr. Strudwick
Hester D. Turner
M. Sattis
John W. Graham
Pati C. Graham
Raham & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Hillsboro, N.C. A
Alamance, Caswell, Durham
Granville, Person and
Orange
Pitcher’s Castoria
Bradfield
N.S. Bryan
Henderson, Als
Bradfield Egulator CO
Atisata
Office of Superior Court Clerk
Meena
John Wedderbury
Solicitors of American
F Street
Gaethe Sopage
Tam
Henry
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