Local Growth Prospects Highlighted by Hillsborough Publisher
Range County Observer reports on a Stanly County mill and river-front sale to a Durham led stock company. It touts vast water power on Yadkin River near Milledgeville and envisions future town growth. Also notes UNC yearbook details and extensive offerings, funding, and scholarships at Chapel Hill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
V. Slauney
Stanly County
Yadkie
Milledgeville
Col. J.S. Carr
Durham
Switzerland
Pay Your Fare and the Church Conductor
A train conductor who is also a church steward is accused of trying to collect a fare from a noncontributor by reaching for the bell card while carrying the collection basket. The anecdote then laments religious hypocrisy and calls some Christians hypocritical while critiquing church dues and taxes.
World's Fair Opens Sundays With Limited Machinery
Directors permit Sunday access to all buildings for viewing while keeping machinery idle and agreeing to return Congress funding if the Fair remains closed on Sundays. An advertised druggist offers Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs with a refund guarantee if no benefit. The ad touts Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium as a tonic for blood and health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Dr. King
de. King
W.al Trayes’ Drugstore
PP. Po A Dlessin
Loweemankine
Remains of Jefferson Davis Pass Through Town
On next Tuesday morning about 9 o clock the remains of Hon. Jefferson Davis will pass through this place en route to Richmond. People of Sillsboro urged to turn out in full force to see the train and several parties may accompany the escort train to Raleigh.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jef’ferson Davis
Richmond
Sillsboro
Raleigh
Episcopal Convention Reports On Thompson Orphanage
In Raleigh last week the Episcopal Convention of North Carolina reported the Thompson Orphanage and St Augustine school in satisfactory condition. The body also voted to elect an Assistant Bishop and set June 27 in Raleigh for the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Episcopal Convention of
North Carolina
Raleigh
Thompson
St. Augustine
Rheumatism Cure Promised in Early 19th Century Ad
An advertisement for a "Mystic Cure" for rheumatism and neuralgia claims the remedy acts rapidly, removing the cause and disease after a first dose. It marketingly notes immediate benefit and a price of 7 cents, warranted by W. A. Stayes Drugist in Hillsboro.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Stayes
Hillsboro
W. A. Hayes
Confederate Depot price list for market produce
Corrected by N. W. Brown & Co. Wheat corn oats meal bacon peas flour tallow beeswax live hens butter dry hides green salted hides sassafras feathers wool coffee sugar cotton seed furs and sheep skin prices given per unit. Prepare your produce for market. Best produce will command best price and cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. W. Brown & Co
Confederate Depot
Bashel
Death claims Dur ham pioneer heart failure ends life
Mr. Jas. L. Blackwell of Durham North Carolina died at his home Friday night from heart failure at about seventy six. He was buried last Sunday with funeral services led by Rev. W. C. Tyree of the Baptist Church as old landmarks fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. L. Blackwell
W. T. and
J. R. Blackwell
Durham
N. C
Blackwell
W.C. Tyree
The
Baptist Church
North Carolina Items Highlight Mills Fire Crew and Courts
Greenville Reflector notes F M Kirkpatrick’s 8 acre brush fire claims 72 dead rabbits, calls it a record slaughter. Carsleigh mills add 4 000 spindles and 130 looms to reach 10 000 total. Tobacco interests plan World’s Fair visit with Winston start. Dixon brothers to Wake Forest commencement. Ingersoll suit costs cited. Revenue Agent Sanford Kirkpatrick survives moonshine shootout. Eletric Bitters praised as purifier and tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carsleigh
Raleigh
North Carolina
Union
Carthage Blade
Ile
News and Observer
North Carolina States Tobacco Association
Col
G. F. Webb
Chicvago Hotels
Winston
Charlotte Observer
A. C
Tom Dixon
Wake Forest
Visi
Shelby
Charlotte
Caldwell Institute Commencement Highlights and Aftermath
May 18 commencement at Caldwell Institute featured Rev. John Cole delivering The Restoration at Rural Life. John F. Crow of Trinity College gave the main address. Medals were awarded to Nico Woods, Pattie E. Day, and a memorial Javier medal for G. Willie Guthrie. Evening entertainment followed with student performances and fan spirit. A destructive fire in Winston yesterday displaced about 500 workers. property loss around 200 000 with insured cover. An advertisement for Liver Regulator and pet remedies is included.
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Caldwell Institute
Thureday
Jon. Cole
Ieee
John F. Crow
Trinity College
Drs
Nico Woods
Wilall
Pattie E. Day
Tre Javier
G. Wilie Guthrie
L Iustitute
Hayes
Hal
Dr. Crowell
Winston
PL If Ya & Co's
If you feel weak and worn out take Brown's Iron Bitters
A vintage health ad urges readers to treat fatigue and weakness with Brown's Iron Bitters, implying renewed strength from the tonic. The brief copy emphasizes a quick boost for low energy.
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Range County Observer
Hillsborough, N.C
Hillsborough, N. Y
Joseph A. Harris
Othe Orange
University of North Carolina
Vanderbilt University
Davidson College
Wake Forest College
Guilford College
Washburn College
University of New Brunswick
Chapel Hill
N.C
Jefferson Davis
Worensty Hitessorno
Greenville Reflector
F. M Kirkpatrick
Creek Township
Sanford Kirkpatrick
Greensboro
Burke County
Simmons Liver Regulator
Lent Oa Dass
Bates S
W. A. Ayes
Jackson
Jackson Corset Co
Jackson, Mich
E. B. Osbgah
Southern
GE Richardson Block
Chattanooga
Tenn
Chapman &Co
Madison
Indiana
Nites
American Agency For
Cop Neel
Priteally
Humpheegy
Sc. P
Avehis
Iliy
Wacom Hedres
Richage
Oreriane
J. Brons Ning
Cedar Grove
NOTA
Tate
Simmons
James A. Roan
Philad’ A
Pas
J. H. Zellin & Co
Philadelphia
Bergyls
Ratdam
Gray Nou
Attiorney
Loy
Hillsboro, S
Gratin
Oxtoru. NL
James BL Mason
Awideney
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Mees
Prursie
Prazeist
Eraae
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