State News From Early North Carolina Chronicle
Terse roundup of county industry crime and politics. Cotton factories in Gaston, Cleveland, and Catawba counties employ hundreds across men women and children. fires destroy Baker's mill and Lane & Son mill. new rail and telephone projects discussed. several murders and arrests noted along with local accidents and curiosities.
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Charlotte
Augusta
Atlanta
Cherleaton
Gaston County
Catawba County
Cleveland County
Patrick Henry
Wilkesboro
Death of an Aged Tyrrell County Citizen Uncle Levi Tarkenton
Correspondence of the Progressive Farmer notes the death of L N Tarkenton known as Uncle Levi at age 78 on February 15, 1897. A member of the Farmers Alliance and a communicant of the M E Church, he left a large family and many mourners. His wife Julia A Tarkenton had died in 1890 after 51 years together. He lived nearly four score years and was widely beloved.
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J. N. McDonald
Sweetwater
Tenn
Waynesville
Newbern
Levie Largisy
J. W. Quinerly
Greenville
Sifsir
Quinerly
Indiana
Caatham
Statesville
Levi Best
Shiloh Township
Frank Pierce
Ishebury
Monroe
Pittsboro
Lemonds
D Cloeniger
Lincolnton
Central Hotel
Charlotte
Wineton Republican
W. Millender
Mt. Nebo
Yadkin County
Brock
Failford
H Bahnson
Farmington
Davie County
Jim Leighman
Stella Ward
Rowan County
L. N. Tarkenton
Julia A. E. Tarkenton
Everbody
Levi
W. Walker
In Memoriam for W N Straughn of New Salem Alliance
An obituary notice from New Salem Alliance No 710 Chatham Co mourns W N Straughn who died February 4 1897 of pneumonia. The passage notes his pleasant disposition devotion to church Sabbath School and family roles and expresses collective sympathy while requesting publication in local papers. The record records the testimonial and lists officers C N Justice S A Chefe and J R Ellineror.
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W. N. Straughn
Bro
Straughn
New Salem Alliance
Chatham Co
Chatham Citizen
Progressive Farmer
C. N. Justice
A. Chefe
J. R. Ellineror
Major Grant’s Substitute Passes Senate in 1897 Lease Bill
The North Carolina legislature enacts a foreign railroad charter filing requirement. Foreign railroads must certify charters with the Secretary of State, pay $50, and record in county deeds offices. Violations incur fines. nonresidents face criminal penalties. The North Carolina Railroad may lease to others with a 30 year limit, and the Southern Railway lease must be amended to a 30 year term by April. Amendments propose adding conditions pending remission or modification.
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Senate
General Assembly of
North Carolina
Secretary of State
North Carolina Railroad Company
North Carolina Railway
Southern Railway
Southern Railway Company
Scales
North Carolina Railroad Board Adopts Lease Modification
The text outlines proposed amendments to the lease including adopting modifications by June 1, 1897. It specifies inserting phrases about without bond or undertaking and adding the year 1897 to section references. It also notes actions required if stockholders and directors fail to modify by the deadline.
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North Carolina Railroad Company
Bryan of Chatham Defies Critics in University Bill Clash
A Raleigh floor debate centers on a proposed 5000 per year appropriation for University repairs. Bryan of Chatham faces sharp opposition from Dockery and Ward while Lusk grills him on his Pritchard stance. Expulsion from the Populists and party betrayal accusations follow, with Republicans glimpsed as potential refuge but reject him.
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Bryan
Ward
Duplin
Murphy
Dem
Lusk
Buncombe
Pritchard
Bill
Chatham
Petree
Duffy
McKenzie
Luck
Sobers Yet Steady Judge Norwood Delivers Week of Court
The Monroe Enquirer notes Judge W. L. Norwood conducts court this week in a manner satisfactory to the people. He remains sober through the week and presides with the dignity befitting a judge.
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W. L. Norwood
Monroe Enquirer
Dallas Sabd Alliance Approves Ivey Shoe Factory Fund
Dallas Sand Alliance members approve Bro Ivey taking 2250 from the Business Agency Fund to start a Hillsboro shoe factory. They vote unanimously to loan the amount for two years, with a plan to return the sum to the fund after the period.
Not Much to Brag Of in Denrita Correspondence
A Progressive Farmer correspondent from Denrita North Carolina urges readers to wait until legislative work is finished before judging. He notes little to brag about so far aside from the People’s party majority stands and calls for a complete report of what the legislature has accomplished.
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Progressive Farmer
Denrita
N. C
People’s Party
To the Editor Raleigh Thanks Kind Hearts for Brother King
A letter expresses heartfelt gratitude to Raleigh residents for caring for David H. King during illness. The writer praises the city's noble-hearted people and notes the subscription label date prompting renewal.
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Raleigh
David H. King
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