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Newspaper
The Progressive Farmer
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1894
Page
6
A late 19th century Raleigh letter describes Major Bilkins's gloom over Democratic defeat and a bizarre will naming Populists and Democrats in Wake County and broader states. Betsy Bukins witnesses a fragile shift in allegiances as the Dyma krats plan future votes and Betsy counsels. The piece notes calls for Alliance articles from state officers to energize reform.
The Washington Post editorial argues the Democratic party disappointed the people by tariff failures and reckless leadership. It contends the public reacted with alarm, condemning the party, while Republicans promised order and peace. The piece praises the American voter for seeking stability and accountability in government.
A Raleigh dispatch published by the Washington Gazette reports Fusionists carrying Judiciary and State ticket and both houses of the Legislature in Raweica North Carolina on November 8 1894. Democrats Woodard Shaw and Lockhart may be counted in but are doubtful. The piece condemns political deceit and praises honest methods to return to power.
A lengthy narrative from Dr. George A. Foote of Warrenton North Carolina claims Booth killed Lincoln not as a mad act of war but to avenge the execution of Capt Beall a Confederate officer. The tale details Beall’s court martial Fort Columbus and Booths attempts to free Beall.
Obituary notes the death near Gold Hill Rowan county of Rev Samuel Rothrock D D the oldest Lutheran minister in the state His long ministry in North Carolina included Ss Johns Salisbury and Old Organ church He was 84 years old and left a legacy of 1299 confirmed members 922 funerals 417 sermons and 400 plus marriages with a funeral to be preached by Rev Lutg without eulogy as he requested a simple burial with a cheaper coffin
Wake County readers are urged to attend a Sub Alliance meeting next Saturday the 16th. The shoe factory topic will be discussed, a vote on a long-avoided issue, and members are told to focus on progress and development of both material and mental growth.
Readers are informed that Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal cure for catarrh, a constitutional disease. The advertisement asserts internal action on blood and mucous surfaces, building constitution and aiding nature, with a $100 reward for any case it fails to cure. Testimonials available upon request.
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