Merrimon's career and Civil War service profiled in obituary
The piece honors Merrimon Norwood Istus Summerfield Merrimon, a Virginia–born lawyer who moved to North Carolina, served on Gen. Johnson's staff during the Civil War, and rose through Democratic politics to become Associate Justice and then Chief Justice of the North Carolina Supreme Court, dying November 14, 1892.
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Istus Summerfield Merrison
Justice of the Supreme
Carolina
Cherryfield
Seransylvania County
Passe Baucombe County
N. Enim
H Merri
Virginia
Wis
Holston
Methodist Episcopal
Ee Xap
S. Merriman
Asheville
Noewood
Soli
Merri
North Lick
Woop Johnson
Tage
Wilhomank
Es Ptdia
Euclath Judicia
Ether
Meine Gerranan
Wesel i. Binetdacy
Kirk
Ferrin
Proseuw
Sewton
Coleman
Camby
Rategh
Sutpel Ter Leaves Attend Ling Event
A fragmented note describes Sutpel Ter leaving and attending Ling, with hints about hands and letters. It mentions Lig and a helping use hint to ro all. The readable text suggests a personal message or informal plan.
Burwell Named Chief Justice of North Carolina
Governor fills vacancy by appointing Hon Armistead Burwell of Charlotte as Chief Justice. Burwell, born 1839 in Hillsboro NC, is a former Associate Justice and ex state senator. He studied at Davidson and West Point shaped by Confederate service before practicing law in Mecklenburg from 1880 onward.
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Shepherd
Armistead Burwell
Charlotte
Supreme Joirt
North Carolina
Birwell
Hilsborn
Davidson College
West
Thar
Supreme Court
Hon . B. Vane
Lsst
Mecklenburgounty
State Senate
Election Briefs Show Tight Races and Contested Totals
The Peppies Star ticket in Kansas wins by about 3000 as Apavheans allege frauds and threaten contests. Jerry Simpson claims 140 K ch majority and calls for investigation. Utah, California, Wyoming results await official counts to determine standings. Republicans push in Nebraska to challenge results. Tom Watson notes Augusta Georgia total votes claiming excess counts with 87 per hundred population suggesting 12558 votes.
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Peppies Star
Kansas
Apavheans
Jerry Simpson
K Ch
Alabama
California
Union
Wyomins
Nebraska
Tom Watson
Augusta
Resolutions for Brother Newton A Simpson
The church records express heartfelt sorrow at the death of Newton A Simpson a member of the Ye pas Baptist church and a fellow worker in the Athanes organization. The resolutions request enrollment in the minutes and a copy sent to the Progressive Farmer for publication.
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Newton A Simpson
Athanes
Chewan
Ye Pas
Tragic Wire Accident Claims Young North Blount Boy
Nine year old John W. Haynes died after grabbing a downed electric and gas company wire on North Blount Street. His elder brother was lightly shocked trying to help. The wire, broken in the night storm, ran from a pole to a feed line of the Street Railway Company. Funeral services were held at the First Baptist Church.
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North Blount Street
John W. Haynes
Z W. Haynes
Brown and
North Streets
Dr Hawkins
North Person Street
Electric Light and Gas Company
First Baptist Church
News and Observer
Messrs
Cooper & Johnson
W. S. Cowper
Graham
Johnson
Merry Oaks
Chatham County
Graham Gleaner
Cumberland County
Fayetteville
Agriculural Society
Morning Star
John Kennedy
State Road
State Road Buiouxt
Elkin Times
Henry Perry
Lebanon Township
Wos Terry
J P
Perry
Jake Hopkins
Durham Sun
J.N S. Doub
Salem Press
Panther Creek
Union Republican
Eekory Mercury
Sharon
Dr. Lee
Bates
Lee
Black II
Salisbury Watchman
State Chronicle
Oxford
N.C
William Biurnets
Anville
Burnett
Johnshipp
Durham Daily Sun
James Pearsall
Dunn
Alex Sprunt & Son
Wilmington
Railrad Company
Herald
Long Creek
J. P. Hawkins
Charlotte Observer
Nash County Canvass Board Protest and Political Rhetoric
Nash county canvassers met at Nashville on November 10 1892 to count votes from eight Democratic townships and three People's party townships. The board debated contesting three townships and rejected book investigations amid party friction. A lengthy note condemns the Democratic and Republican parties, predicts 1896 victory, and includes a presidential thanksgiving proclamation for Benjamin Harrison.
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Mr. Eviror
Nash County
People’s Party
Nashville
Court House
Lawrence Moss
Bene
Fr Democrats
Democratic Council
Ferrell
Cooper’s
Whitaker’s
People’s Party Council
Charmen
Mate
Democra
Peopes Party
Enzi
Dermcrats
Berrett
Cooper's
Porrer’s
Coopers Township
Nah County
Enarianco
Peoples Party
Gvinsed For Democrats
Joe Ghatimnan
Gouvassess
Lesal
Mot
Treeharman
Eon
T. B Brantley
Reflections on the 1892 Political Campaigns
A long, reflective piece argues the 1892 battle is over and lessons should guide future voters. It praises the People's party's bold challenge, notes superior organizing and press forces, and predicts the party will become one of the two major national parties while both Democrats and Republicans face decline.
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New People’s Party
Ib i
State Watch
North Carolina
People’s Party
Repblican Party
Democratic Party
Republian
Governor Proclaims November Day of Thanksgiving 1892
The document records Governor Holt of North Carolina proclaiming November 24, 1802 as a day of thanksgiving and prayer. It urges citizens to attend worship, support the needy, and reflects on civil and religious commitments and divine blessing. It also includes a Honey Crop of 1892 survey noting varied regional prospects across states.
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Commonwealth
North Carolina
United States
Thomas M Holt
North Carolin
Raleigh
Thomas M. Hout
Alabana
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Delaware
Iowa
Michigan
Kansas
Maryland
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
New Hameshire
New Jersey
New York
Ohio
Pennsyylvania
Tennessee
Vermont
Virginia
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Turbulent State Roundup with Fires Fires and Murders
A sprawling state column reports on a Pineville merchant Yandle making an assignment and Gibsonville's Munneols Manufacturing adding to its cotton mill. It cites corn yields near Stokes, a Harrisburg gin fire, Weathersbee’s fire loss, a wrecked barn in Winston, a murder case in Craven County, and multiple local incidents across counties with fires, suicides, and lynchings, plus legal actions and agricultural notes.
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Yandle
Pineville
Munneols Manufacturing Company
Gibsonville
Graham Gleaner
J. C. Parker
Stanly News
Oatesby
Harrisburg
Mack Weathersbee
Charly
Andrew J Brown
Stokes County
Wilmington
C. H. Brown
Winston
N.C
Sam Small
Georgia
Evan
Charlotte Observer
Isth
Waus
Fayentevile
Gers — Morning Star
George W. Best
Craven County
Heneed
Supreme Court
J. W. Harri Ison
Macon
Warrenton
C J. Austin
Josiah Turner
W W Holden
Hillsboro
Turner
W. Rosenthal
Margy Raleigh
William Aldred
Ramance County
Huntley
Sprueil
Salisbury Wartchman
J. F. Solomon
Back Creek Church
Neighbhood
Rowan County
Mr. Goodnight
Charlotte
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White House
TRE Machine
Pito
Publican
America
Europe
Republican Party
Tal
Tettens
Sorro
Benjamin Harrison
United Stats
Wallington
Benjamin Garrison
John W. Fosrer
State News
R. W. Shreves
Shreves
Crewe
Shelby Review
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