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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1891
Page
8
Washington D. C. August 10. North Carolina weather favorable with fair skies, local mountain showers in extreme western districts, southwesterly winds, warmer interior, steady coastal temperatures. Auction notice notes valuable farm listing by J. J. Pender and G. W. Davis.
Old State bonds totaling 15000 were exchanged for new 6 percent bonds at the Treasury. A thief stole shoes and about 5 dollars from Hellers Shoe Store early Sunday. County commissioners meet tomorrow with local interest. Robert Battle jailed on rape charge tied to Polk farm. A Miss Lucy Smith from Staunton, Va. visits Raleigh and a Tucker's Pond picnic is planned. Rev J W Lee evangelist travels to Wilmington after Lea's Chapel. Agricultural statistics for tax lists are reported hard to obtain and inaccurate. Dr L N Durham notes record corn crops in Cleveland and strong cotton. Prof Massey, A M Society SC, lauds agricultural bacteriology and drainage to curb rust. Cedar trees linked to apple blight. not all fungoids are harmful. Resolution honors Orangeburg authorities, citizens, essayists, and Prof Massey for guidance.
Dr Waiterson of Cary and Rev E Vope of the North Carolina Conference were in Raleigh yesterday. Mrs Tinsdale and family of Greensboro and Julius Lewis with family left for Plainville Connecticut. Rev T N Ivey of Roxboro passed through on the way to Carolina Beach. C F Harvey of Parker Harvey went to Kinston. Mrs J W Allen and children visit New Hill. John Calvert, Raleigh native now in Charlotte, to Texas for cotton. M L Reed, Buncombe state representative, en route to Farmers State Alliance as Buncombe delegate.
The communication from the Secretary’s Office and the N C Farmers’ Alliance in Baraku dated August 8 notes receipt of a solicitation about the States World Fair appropriation. It promises early attention and to inform of the result, with thanks for the liberal support. Signed by Exras Carn.
Dentists from across the South gather in Morehead City for the Southern Dental Association convention this week. An estimated three to four hundred dentists are expected, with notable attendees including Dr. F. S. Harris of Henderson and Dr. J. F. Wyche of Oxford among others.
A roaming dog frightened Henderson residents last week. Two men, Faulkner and a Black man named Winbush, were bitten and treated with cauterization. Officials fear hydrophobia risk and broader alarm spreads across Franklin County.
Sunday morning a prisoner named Jim Willoughby burst from beneath blankets and attacked jailer Leary and deputy Brown as Brown tried to unlock the upper tier door. Willoughby was restrained after Officers Orwood and Thompson drew pistols and ordered him back to his cell. He had concealed a bottle of nitric acid a saw and a file on his person.
North Carolina farmers will convene their annual alliance meeting at Morehead this week in what is billed as the largest gathering yet. Delegates from various counties travel eastbound to attend, with expected large attendance and lively discussions.
At about 12 15 a.m. an alarm from box 26 sent firefighters to East Raleigh. The blaze at Mr Coy Jordan’s house, near the Margie Lillie and Rescue Hose Wagon, was fought down after the kitchen fire raged. Jordan slept through it all until a friend yelled. The piano was damaged. insurance covers the loss. The home had been newly bought and refitted by Mr J M Monie.
Excursionists may buy tickets from James Boylan of Tucker & Co and J R Ferrall & Co or from L N White and the committee. Last excursion of the season. Special cars for ladies. A band will be on the train. Elder James S Cameron of Ruffin NC will preach in Raleigh Primitive Baptist Church Tuesday evening at 8 o clock. Public invited.
Special notice announces one day sale next Thursday from 9 am to 6 pm at Swindell's New Store Fayetteville street Raleigh N C. Calicoes Merrimacks and leading brands offered at 3 cents a yard with one dress per customer. Our buyer travels North next week for new stock. Signed D T Swixvet.
The advertising column endorses Cleveland Springs as a top summer health and pleasure retreat in Western North Carolina. Reports claim unprecedented, steady patronage this season with 150 to 200 visitors from multiple states. The piece notes strong medicinal powers and humorously suggests a traveler would share a favorable European voyage experience.
Monday Morning ad urges readers to shop McGee and Moseley's for immediate wear and upcoming season dresses at low prices. The notice, signed by S. F. Morpecat, Trustee, highlights startling bargains and stylish black silk mills as affordable options.
In Raveica North Carolina on August 7 1891 the business J M Procter & Co dissolves partnership by mutual consent signed T M Procter and E L Fremine IJR with notice of ongoing stock including milk shakes limes cologne knives purses cigars tobacco and pipes offered to customers.
An old pharmacopoeia style ad promoting Mozley's Lemon Elixir as a remedy for biliousness fever chills malaria sleeplessness nervousness heart palpitations indigestion head aches and throat and lung ailments. It claims liver stomach and kidney cleansing benefits and offers bottles for 50 cents to one dollar from Dr Hl Mozley of Atlanta Georgia.
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