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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1891
Page
8
Washington DC forecast for North Carolina and Virginia calls for generally fair weather with local showers in the northwest area Sunday night. No significant temperature change expected and winds mainly from the south.
Local church listings include Sunday School times and sermons for Eprenton Street Church, Central M. E. Church, Brooklyn M. E., First Baptist, and others with pastors, superintendents, and service times. Government and civic items note Governor Holt’s address invitations, prayer week plans, lodge activities, and announcements on revenue and Exposition promotion.
Mr D H Browder and his son David return to Winston with Dr J H Crawford off to the Dental Association meeting in Morehead City. Col Thomas B Long Ashe ville prominent Allianceman visits Raleigh before heading to Morehead. Col L L Polk NC State Alliance president travels from Southern and Central NC to Morehead then Baltimore while in good health. John C Wooten Sr of Lenoir County in Raleigh. readers asked about the Boahama post office name.
Reports say a Black man shot and killed Mr. Curry, son of J. L. Curry of Carthage, in Moore County. Further details were not available at press time.
Raleigh hosts the Winston championship team Monday and Tuesday at 4:30 PM at Baseball Park. Washington City Team arrives after telegraphing for stronger players, practice begins 3:50 PM, 25 cent rounds, 15 cent parade transportation from Metropolitan Hall.
The Young Men's Christian Association holds a meeting this evening at 5 30 in the Sunday School room of the First Baptist Church. Mr WW S Prim Rose will lead. All are invited. Pastors and Sunday School superintendents are requested to share this notice.
The August moonlight watermelon lawn party for Raleigh businessmen invites white Wake County residents to Exposition Grounds on Wednesday August 19 from 8 to 12. Captain Rice opens a treat with Cousin Sallie Dillard. Music includes tunes to dance the Old Plantation and Virginia Reel, with various dances listed.
S F Morpecat trustee announces select bargains offered this week at McGee and Moseley’s with potential value for shoppers. Details on items and pricing to follow.
WH and BS Tucker & Co advertise new carpet purchases and a sale on fine white goods including embroidered skirtings. They urge ladies to buy now or save for next summer and note a replenished table of odd curtains at the Wilmington Street door with strong values.
Advertisement lists discounted ladies patent leather shoes at 2.50 per pair, explains some pairs are shop worn but many are in good order, plus a 3 cent yard sale of calico for one day only at Swindell's New Store on Fayetteville street Raleigh, with Marque X SwixDe signing. Also notes Black Silk Mills at McGee and Moseley, and various goods at Kine & McGer's including drinks and cigars.
The store runs a one week sale on Embroidered Skirtings with patterns up to 20.25 discounted to 10.13 and 15.75 patterns to 7.88. Half price items, Body Brussels at 1.00 and Velvet Carpets at 1.25 per yard are offered. A table of odd chinaware and lamps remains. Items are displayed at Wilmington street door for convenience ahead of Exposition rush.
Notice from Raveien North Carolina dated August 7 1891 states the firm I M Procter & Co dissolves partnership by mutual consent signed by I M Procter and E L Freurie Jr. Also an advertisement touts Mozley Lemon Elixir claimed to treat biliousness fever insomnia indigestion and other ailments with price and origin noted.
Cure for coughs colds hoarseness sore throat bronchitis and hemorrhage of the throat and lungs. Elegant reliable formula priced at twenty five cents at druggists. Prepared only by Dr. H Mozley Atlanta Ga.
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