Death and return to Raleigh and Kinston parade
Chief Justice Merriman dies in Raleigh at dawn of November 14. Funeral from Edenton Street Methodist Church, interment at Oakwood Cemetery. In Hillsborough and across the state, crowds greet Chairman Simmons on his triumphant homeward journey with banners, music, fireworks, and expressions of gratitude for his leadership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jascice Merriman
Raleigh
Edenton Street Methodist Church
Oakwood Cemetery
Merrimon
Fle
Kinston
N.C
Simmons
Grainge
David
Newbern
North Carolina
Davis Monument Fund Drives Subcommittees Across States
Mississippi committee forms to raise funds for a Jefferson Davis monument in Richmond Virginia. A Jackson meeting on January 84d appoints Gen S D Lee as chairman and creates a six member county subcommittee structure. North Carolina list includes Major General Eo Hall as chairman and other state leaders for land collection efforts.
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Mississippi
Jefferson Davis
Richmond
Jackson
Lee
United
W. TL. Cabell
North Carolina
Eo. Hall
Wilmington
F. Hoke
Raleigh
Rufus Barringer
Charlotte
Mo W. Ransom
Garysburg
Hl. O. Sherall
Newton
Cabinet Suggestions For Mr. Cleveland's Administration
The list names potential cabinet picks across State, Treasury, War, Navy, Interior, and Agriculture posts. It includes Carlisle of Kentucky for Secretary of State, Fairchilds of New York, Lamont of New York, Gage of Illinois, and others from Massachusetts, Wisconsin, Missouri, Alabama, and Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benedict
New York
Campbell
Obie
Gov
Russell
Massachusetts
Geo
Wisconsin
Dickinson
Milan
Mitchell
Herbert
Alabama
Cabel
Mllinois
Whitney
Gray
Ana
Feaness
Missouri
Vilas
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and Colds
A sales notice touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with a money back guarantee. Includes trial bottles free at W A Hayes Drug Store and large bottles available. Also promotes English Spavin Lotion claiming to cure horse blemishes and injuries with a large savings offer.
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Dr. King
Bucklen
W. A. Hayes
Draggist
Political reshaping under incoming administration noted
A Washington dispatch reports early moves in executive departments as Democratic candidates gain appointments. It notes Southern Democrats voting early and predicts a Senate split of 42 Democrats to 10 Republicans and 1 People’s. Historical letters praise Stumingas Liver Regulator and PL PLP remedies amid medical testimonials from Orlando Florida in 1892.
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Washingtox
Georgia
Eapire
Suth
Foster
Treasury Department
George Mran
New York World
United States Senate
Democrats
Republicans
People’s
Orlando
Fun
Meners, Lippman Bros
Savannah
Dr. Peak
Curtis Collve
Fla
In Memoriam and Local Notices from The Observer
In Memoriam notes honor Carrie Evcles White of Burlingtor NC who died after a brief illness, with religious reflections on heaven and comfort for the bereaved. Also includes brief items on Woodard's 2,150 vote lead over Cheatham in the second district, a notice on saving money through Sarsaparilla, Dr Nansen's polar expedition plans, and an advertisement for Dr King’s remedies by W A Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
da Burlingtor
N.C
Carrie
North Carolina Women Work at Chicago World’s Fair Exposition
The Lady Managers invite correspondence on showcasing North Carolina women’s work at the Columbian Exposition in Chicago. Divisions cover Colonial Craft, Drawing and Decor, Needle and Leather Work, Press and Inventions. Mrs. Robert R. Cotten leads inquiries.
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North Carolia
Chicago
Curios
Geo W. Kidder
Wiiwington
Charles Price
Sahsours
Robert R. Cotten
North Carolina notes on courts, papers, fires and people
Washington Superior Court term set to begin December 12 under Judge Hoke. P L Groome buys Western North Carolina Methodist and Statesville Christian Advocate to consolidate in Asheville. Wake County cotton season accelerates with early market release. Camden fire leaves one grocery store and many shops destroyed. twenty families homeless. property estimates range from 350 000 to 850 000. Haley Wilkins murdered near Enfield. four suspects named. Gordon from Petersburg returns to High Point showing no marks of African origin except neck. President Harrison proclaims November 24 as Thanksgiving Day with church collections urged for Oxford Orphan Asylum and other causes. Cleveland defeats Gilroy by 1326 votes for mayor in New York City.
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G Werror Holt
Washington
Wake County
Camden
N.C
The
Newbern Journal
Haley Wilkins
Enfield
Winston Sentinel
P. Gordon
Winston
High Point
Gordon
Petersburg
Oxford Orphan's Friend
Harrison
Oxford Orphan Asylum
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Orange County Observer
Hillssborough
Svicrday
Joseph A. Harris
Hillsborough, N. C
Orange County
W. A. iTayes
Hillaboro
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Saillsburo Sanket
Woodard
Cheatham
Ayer
Nansen
North Pole
Gregely
Nares
Hal
Bat ‘Fins Bay
Smith
Soand
North Carolina News
Tammany
Gilroy
Tthe Great City
U.S
Yous W. Graham
Hillsboro, N. C
Alamance
Canwel
Durham
Guilford Person
Orange
Iyow, Graham
Oxfomd, N.C
Granville
Person
R. Sprayuorn
Hillispono
Well
Ames Lb. Mason
Cuaren Mini
Chatham
Federa Court
Chapel ‘Hall Real
Destee D.turnen
Laccuis
Laay
AL O
Hillsboro
Pri PE
Henry Picitards
Virginia
Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co
Lowell
Mass
Foutz
Fontz
Wien Rhornes
Abbott
Kvinie Dealers
Sack
Markaay Sinker
Lero Raestatians
Lippmns Dros. Proprie'ors
Woa Ices
Humphreys
Drageus
Wien G. Rewyor
Spurgeon
Gilmore
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Dr. Hooker
PPP
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Lippman's Block
Tavarnae
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Ye. C.D. Sjones
Hukkboro
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