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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1891
Page
4
A collection of letters from North Carolina Alliances dated 1891 discuss internal reform, speeches, relief donations, and political views. Correspondents from Wilson Granville Pamlico and Granville Counties describe meetings, officers elected, and plans for future events including a fall picnic and 1892 campaigns.
Reads letters from multiple Alliance locals praising Sub Treasury plans, education, and unity. Reports on meetings, lectures by J. T. B. Hoover, elections, and calls for better reading and higher membership dues. Highlights include Roxobel School closure and a July 4 installation, endorsements of Barksdale, and calls for tariff reform.
The Mt Olivet Alliance No 166 of Franklinton North Carolina recounts formation in 1888 with 18 members and timber work completed. It notes Pope's Alliance and Mt Olivet built a gin house and bought gin and engine, paid over four hundred dollars in dividends, and lists new officers elected June 6 including President John May Vi President A J Morton Secretary A H Catlett Steward J S Blackley Treasurer R Sandling and others.
In Williamston North Carolina June 19 1891 Mr James G Bailey wed Miss Lucinda Rogerson at 8 30 pm in the Bear Grass Neighborhood. Guests included Messrs Bailey Rogerson and Eunice Rogerson. The couple left for their new home amid well wishes. Also covers land cultivation progress and a gubernatorial proclamation urging county support for North Carolina exhibits at the 1893 Columbian Exposition in Chicago.
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