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Newspaper

The State Chronicle

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 06, 1891

Page

8

All the News in Our Capital Cry Index to New Advertisements

Washington weather summary for August 5 reports generally fair conditions for North Carolina and Virginia with local showers in Virginia mountains. No notable temperature change. Hawes coal dealer and Penick Oxford Female Seminary referenced in notices within the Exchange. News listings include newspapers for sale.

N. Penick Oxford Female Seminary S. H. Hawes Exchange Washington, D. C North Carolina Virginia

Rail road case to continue and jail bonds paid

Three Granville convicts moved to the pen. The Raleigh and Gaston Railroad case returns to the County Commissioners for several days. Bondsmen of ex Sheriff Rogers pay $700 on the deficit. Lightning street cars expected to run on the 12th.

Grand Sire Busbee Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Rogers Lougee

Spence On The Train To Richmond

A telegram from South Hill Virginia reports Spence taking the train to Richmond after a rough ride. Witt Wyner will pursue by bicycle and meet him there tomorrow to resume their joint journey.

Will Wynne Richmond South Hill Danville Road Spence Witt Wyner

Prohibition Party Schedule for Wake County Disciples

Jno R Miller state organizer of the Prohibition party will address citizens of Wake county at Pleasant Grove Auburn Wakefield Rolesville Forestville Wake Forest Neuse Raleigh and Hay's Store on dates from August 5 to August 14 with times listed. Bradycroptine and Abbot's East India Corn Paint advertised for headaches and corn treatment respectively.

Jno. R. Miller, Esq Prohibition Party Wake County Pleasant Grove Auburn Wakefield Rolesville Lla Neuse Raleigh Hay’s

Raleigh youth joins Battery Park Hotel management in Asheville

Henry C. Burge, formerly the Swannanoa clerk, is selected as night clerk at Battery Park Hotel Asheville. Friends in Raleigh note his success and artistic pen and ink sketches earned him an enviable reputation, with many Swannanoa colleagues lamenting his departure.

Raleigh Battery Park Hotel Asheville Henry C. Burge Swannanoa Battery Park Daily Mountain Home Journal

Election of Governor's Guard officers noted in city edition

Inspector General Smith inspected the unit Tuesday night. The Drum Corps wore white pants. Officers elected were Captain John W. Cross, First Lieutenant Joseph J. Bernard, Second Lieutenant Alfred Williams, and Junior Second Lieutenant S. W. Hewin. All are described as talented and well equipped for their roles.

Governor’s Guard Smith John W. Cross Joseph J. Bernard Alfred Williams S.W. Hewin

Farmers Poised to Control Kentucky Legislature

Late election returns favor farmers across Kentucky with control of the next legislature likely. Peoples Party has elected 13 candidates, while composition shows Democrats 68, Republicans 17, Peoples Party 1, Independent Democrat 1, with some districts still doubtful.

The United Press Louisville Kentucky Alliance Or Peoples Party Democrats House Republicans

Mt Airy Sees New Investments And Growth

A South Carolina led group has purchased Mt Airy White Sulphur Springs and merged with the Granite City Land and Improvement Co. A first class hotel will be built at once along with further improvements as South Carolinian settlers continue to pour into Mt Airy, boosting the town’s progress.

Mt. Airy N. C Mt. Airy White Sulphur Springs Granite City Land and Improvement Company

Drowned by Mob in Crosby Alabama Case

A Savannah telegraph report says Ella Williams Lizzie Low Willis Low and Will Williams were seized by a mob near Crosby Alabama while being escorted to jail. Ella Williams later confessed to arson at W P Davis house with motive revenge. The body of Ella Williams was found in the Chattahoochee river and the others are believed drowned.

Corumpra S. C Savannah Ella Williams Lizzie Low Willis Low Will Williams Crosby Ala Chattahoochee W. P. Davis Davis Williams

Swindell's Store Faces Red Headed Teasing Racket Claim

A caller taunts Swindell's new store with jokes about red headed clerks and staying power. The note mentions McGee and Moseley debts, a trustee S F Morpecat says payment is due by August 15 1891, and a music teaching position offered by R Care State Chronicle Raleigh.

McGee and Moseley S. F. Morpecat Care State Chronicle Raleigh N. C

A Delightful Place At Kine and McGeer

One man runs a busy fountain offering milk shakes and drinks with a full lime supply and a wide beverage selection. The shop also features a fine cologne line, knives and razors, purses, cigars, tobacco, and pipes. They invite customers to visit.

Cologne Kine & McGeer’s

Mammoth Excursion to Richmond by Hope for All

A grand excursion organized by Lodge 2645 Grand United Order of Odd Fellows, August 12 to 14, departs for Richmond via R G Railroad. Special arrangements for ladies and children, separate cars for white and colored riders. Last August's trip recalled as a memorable time. round trip fare is $2.50. Details from Morris Watts and Warren A. Alston.

Richmond Hope For Lodge Grand United Order of Odd Fellows Odd Fellows Morris Watts Warren A. Alston

Savannah Man Recovered From Rheumatism With P P P

James Paxton of Savannah Georgia says rheumatism kept him bedridden and unable to dress without help. After trying many remedies he used P P P prickly ash peach root and potassium and two bottles restored his health.

James Paxton Savannah

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