Tarboro General Directory and Local Societies
A fragmentary Tarboro directory lists individuals and roles such as Mavon-Fred Philips, Jesse Joners Williamson, Jae Pou Feldenholmer, Daniel W. Hurt, Joseph Cobb, and many others with court clerk, state offices, and local officials named. It notes Tarboro daily papers Washington Mail and Tarboro Gazette, plus lodge meetings, church services, and civic gatherings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tarboro
Mavon
Fred. Philips
Joners
Jesse AL Williamson
Jae Pou Feldenholmer
Daniel W. Hurt
Alex
Mw Joseph Cobb
Seedersay & Taeasennn
Sarataie
Porter
John W. Costen
Pource
J. T Mooedus
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More Macnair
Kobt
Whilte
Toothache and Tooth-Extraction Memoir in 1876 South
A humorous digressive piece describes the misery of toothache as it worsens for days. The narrator endures slammed doors and disruptive housework while awaiting Dr. Pullhard’s visit. Inside the operating room, teeth on display and yellow skulls mock the patient before the dentist arrives with calm efficiency.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ale
Ture
le Weiss
Rosanna
Pullkard
A Blatant Dental Trick and Historic Rhapsody
The piece blends a lurid dental exam scene with long discourses on Jewish history, American frontier memory, and political squabbles. It alternates grotesque medical theater with quotations about perseverance, diaspora identity, and public figures, ending with sharp social jests from local letters about Blaine and temperance.
A Woman in a Sleeping Car Describes Privacy Needs
A female traveler complains about the lack of privacy in sleeping cars. She notes women require discreet positions for toilet acts and would welcome a ladies' car exclusive of men on long journeys. She observes fellow passengers, including men, behaving casually and unembarrassed, contrasting with her own discomfort and longing for greater modesty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Times
Ieler
Jane
A Good Rule for Christian Peas Veils
A fragmentary editorial urging readers to practice a rule of life centered on pleasure in living and peace in the mind. It argues to avoid unpleasing habits and to honor duties in Christ, stressing life is short and joys are few. The text encourages self-examination to stop troubling the mind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Booth
Baltimore
Ayer
John
Two is on on and the Hayes Tilden contrast in politics
The piece contrasts Hayes and Tilden with satirical commentary on honesty, leadership, and party influence. It notes “two men the country must choose between” and mocks corn remedies and a concert anecdote about a performer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hayes
Tilden
Mayes
Zara
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General Directory
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John E. Baker
Stamard
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A. Dog Commissioners—Inc
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Thomas Gatlin
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Odd Fellows’ Hall
A. Whitlock
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Cheshire
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Mr. Swindell
Prashylerian Chisr
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Warner Mills
Breptin
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Southern Express
W'Cloe Som Lawnesce
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Rank Powell
Tarboro, N.C
OS. Blgant Cheshire, JR
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State
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W. L. Thorp
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Poole & Hunt
Femaie Semear Cec
J. T Sisdvons
INS
N. C
Geo. L. Pender
Baltimore Street
Farrar & Co
SLO Bach
Weah
U. Parrar
Farrar
Pani
T. OH. Gatlin
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C. Doggett
Curbers Southerner
Pullhard
George Elliot
Daniel Derous
Harper
Mordecai
Phoenicia
Greece
Europe
East
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Persia
Judea
Israel Shell
Custer
Modoc
Canby
Susquehanna
Alleghany
Leonidas My Nals
Rose Bul
Tern
Bradock
Big Horn
Lana
Sioux
Fireet
Dalzell
Bloody Run
Crawford
Battle Island
Harmer
Miami
Harold
Gratio Avenue
James G. Blaine
M. Quad
Zalyon
Poffilo
Blaine
James G.blaie
Dots
Dot
Shames
Congress
Bednap Stout
Babeouk
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