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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 01, 1892
Page
4
The State Chronicle reports a March 31 to April 1 weather note for Raleigh and vicinity with fair skies and warmer temperatures. Wilmington area notes fair conditions, easterly winds, and warmer weather in the eastern portion.
The Board of Alderman plans a meeting tonight to discuss city needs. New bath rooms at PulIea Park near completion. Tennis bids fail to gain popularity this spring. Shade-tree planting neglected in parts of the city. In March, 24 marriage licenses issued. 15 white, 9 colored. State Fair secretary’s office moved to the Pace building at Martin and Salisbury. State Fair executive committee to meet Tuesday night. Epworth League Central ME Church held a monthly meeting. Parham’s advertises a drive of Virginia mules and horses for sale at once. The new hotel here will be The Park. Nash Park improvements touted, with fountain proposed. War era fairs mentioned in Chicago. St A Guild to meet at Christ Church Chapel with children invited for entertainment. Foolishness and practical jokes noted around April Fools. Superior Court updates: Hinton found not guilty on crop removal, Rogers convicted of forgery, Shepherd acquitted on incency and receiving stolen goods. Baseball expected to surge in the state this year, Raleigh’s participation uncertain, pigeon shooting dismissed as cruel by some. Our Helpers’ Night at the Tabernacle praised. speakers on women in the church, men and the church, and church support for Sunday School. Upcoming continuation of Thanksgiving services urged. Hiram Lodge, No. 8, to meet tonight for important business. Trinity College debates scheduled April 22 with “Revolved, that the payment of no pensions at all would be better than the system as administered.” Debaters named from Columbian and Hesperian societies.
Police chief unveiled a counterfeit operation after a man showed off a desk. Plaster moulds and piles of fake coins were inspected, with suspects including Hartsfield and Johnson named. Johnson bragged of planned Albany trips to perfect the weighs and resume the fake business.
The Raleigh crowd notes a Republican politician influx causing unease among reporters. Tyros are urged to watch for unreliable statements as high tariff advocates avoid commitments. A Michigan and Virginia attendee join local watchers, while Prof W H Allman announces a dancing school opening at the Yarborough with letters of character backing him.
Daily cotton circular notes futures in Liverpool and New Orleans slipping amid pessimism, with U S market closing near the day’s lows after erratic receipts and delayed reports. Prices across wheat and produce markets show weakness, with mixed futures and active trading in Norfolk peanuts and Raleigh bonds and stocks.
Special notices promote headache cure and Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh hay fever and colds. Claims include painless treatment and immediate relief when applied in the nostrils. Pricing noted at 30 cents. Store names and suppliers appear as Royster and others. Seasonal sale of clean toque coverings is advertised with low prices and broad assortment.
Advertisement style lines boast unbeatable prices and broad stock from fabrics to medicines. Mentions Georia, Raleigh, Danville railroad, Hood's Sarsaparilla, Kemp's Balsam, and Ayer's pills while pitching affordability and opportunity. No clear single event.
A semiannual dividend of 2 percent on the capital stock is declared by the board. The record date is after April 1, 182. Transfer books will be closed until the 2nd while the books are updated. By order of the Board of Directors WLW. WAss. Treasurer.
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