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Newspaper

The State Chronicle

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 16, 1891

Page

6

Woman Confesses Long-Hidden Domestic Murder Plot

Picton River North Carolina August reports a deathbed confession by the widow of Burton Pharr. She details a scheme with Taylor Chambers and his sister to separate Pharr from his wife, a movement that spanned years and included children and a sojourn in Texas. The account raises doubts among friends while others say it confirms the tragedy’s origins.

Picton River N. C Burton Pharr Burton L. Pharr G. M. Smathers Smathers Taylor Chambers Texas Chambers Pharr

Gard's Great Bargain Sale Sparks Nationwide Excitement

A sensational advertisement touts Dry Goods bargains with rumored rail discounts and nationwide interest. Crowds everywhere flock to shops as buyers chase astonishing prices, including a blind reader from a rural home who still seeks out the store.

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