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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 12, 1891
Page
8
Washington weather bulletin notes continued warm conditions for North Carolina with generally southwest winds and local rains. Cooler readings expected in the northwest Thursday.
Col Jno D Whitford of New Bern was in Raleigh on railroad business. The Winston Washington baseball teams prepare to face off in about a week and a half. Many local figures, including Col Fred Olds, J L Mayo, P C Ennis, and Gov Holt, are mentioned with travel, notices, and social events around Morehead City, Wrightsville, and the Exposition Grounds.
The County Commissioners meet today to hear further complaints about property tax valuations in Raleigh township. The issue attracts broad interest and a notice appears elsewhere in the paper.
A brief exchange shows Mand asserting multiple suitors can be stirred, while Ethel argues sincere love cannot come from more than one man at a time. The dialogue hints at social dynamics and affection in the community.
The notice claims blemishes reveal blood trouble and touts P.P.P. Pricely Ash, Poke Root and Potassium as a quick, systematic cure to purify blood and restore ruddy health. It urges readers to obtain the remedy from their druggist and warns against visible skin issues.
The Richmond and Danville railroad announces excursion tickets to High Point for the annual meeting of the Society of Friends. Tickets from Winston-Salem Greensboro Lexington Asheboro and intermediate points on August 2 through 9 are valid while from other points August 2 through 5. Costs include Charlotte 4.05 Greensboro 0.90 Winston-Salem 2.45 Durham 3.60 Henderson 5.60 Raleigh 5.00 Selma 5.95 Goldsboro 0. Rates from intermediate points follow the same proportional scheme. W A Turn D P A.
A Durham Globe account details the Trinity College tower collapse at 11 PM after completion, with 2.6 million pounds weight and 300000 bricks. No injuries reported. losses estimated $6,000-$10,000. The building committee orders immediate clearance and a full investigation to determine blame and ensure safety before occupancy.
At a general stockholders meeting in Glasgow, a majority represented by proxy discussed re organization and financial plans. Ex Governor Fitzhugh Lee resigned as company president and may seek public office again, possibly governor to succeed McKinney or senator to succeed Daniel.
In Morehead on August 11 Atlantic Horror reports full attendance of Alliancemen from all counties. President Carr’s address drew applause and Polk spoke at 4 pm urging the sub treasury plan. A nearly unanimous vote favored the Sub Treasury as a key Alliance platform.
Special sale of calico starts tomorrow at 9 a.m. at the new large store 206 Fayetteville street Raleigh N C. Calicoes go for 3 cents a yard with a limit of 10 yards per customer. The sale ends at 6 p.m. Swin dept plans to stock dress goods carpets millinery and shoes on a northbound buying trip next Saturday.
An 19th century style health ad touts Simmons Liver Regulator as unfailing and harmless for indigestion and bilious complaints. It claims relief from irregular bowels and piles and emphasizes reliability and purity.
A city shop offers fountain-cream milk shakes and a full stock of drinks with limes and a wide range of beverages. It also advertises the nicest cologne in town, knives and razors, purses, cigars, tobacco, and pipes, inviting customers to visit Kine & McGer's.
United Press reports from Yuma Arizona an Aug 11 earthquake region of Sonora and the Colorado river altered topography. Old landmarks vanished new natural features appeared affecting stockmen who lost cattle. A creek north of Lerdo became impassable forcing crossings six miles from the river. Cocopah Indians predict another quake. they cite natural signs.
Notice from Rareica North Carolina dated August 7 1891 states the firm I M Procter Co dissolves copartnership by mutual consent signed by I M Procter and E L Fremine Jr with notice dated August 8 3taw2w.
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