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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1891
Page
8
The Washington Chronicle reports continued warm and fair weather for North Carolina with variable winds and a cooler weekend forecast. It notes many local visits and movements, including Mr. T Norman Jones relocating to Wilson to head the Wilson tobacco warehouse, and mentions community events and prominent residents visiting Raleigh.
Local notes report E C Beddingfield ill at home near Millbrook and Capt Kirkland slow to recover. Wake County Alliance meets to urge warehouse expansion as steamer repairs progress. Advise lights for bicyclists at night and note auctions and entertainments upcoming including The Blarney Stone on Sept 10 and Barlow Bros Minstrels on Sept 11. Penitentiary earnings for July reach 6000 dollars.
The Graham gathering features Gov Holt and speakers including Robinson Massey and local voices on day one. Day two hosts J A Long Sanderlin Battle with morning talks and Foust Smith District Alliance Lecturer plus D Reid Parker in the afternoon. Large enthusiastic crowds attend both days.
The Chronicle highlights the Roanoke Railroad Reading Room in Weldon as a premier institution for railroad men. Officers include President D. L. Fillyan, Vice President B. R. Lacy, and Secretary Treasurer W. T. Shaw. Members praise its accommodations and privileges.
The city reports new fire alarm boxes numbers 12 214 36 and 45 are up and in service at Polk East streets Hargett Blood worth South Harrington Jones Saunders. Box 26 moved from Hargett East to Hargett Swain. Box 213 activated just as a recent fire occurred.
She Chronicee records the death of Dr S P Waldo a leading physician and esteemed Cary citizen who passed away yesterday at 5 am aged 49 He was a Methodist and public spirited figure His funeral will be at Cary Methodist Church today He leaves a wife and several children including S P Waldo Jr of W H R Tucker Co.
A fire alarm reported a blaze at the telephone exchange caused by lightning. Wires burnt but damage was not severe. service will be down today and likely restored by Monday evening. The manager notes repairs will resume once fixed. Also an advertisement for P P P blood purifier follows.
A quoted tirade by Sam Jones in New York denounces sneaky lawyers and their alleged misdeeds while asserting the speaker’s distrust of attorneys who defend questionable actions. An advertisement notes Simmons Liver Regulator claims to cure indigestion and dyspepsia and its nervousness link.
Special Cor. Star Hot Springs North Carolina August 20 1891 Charmingly located between the French Broad and Wolf Creek the Hot Springs attract large parties from Asheville and Knoxville for a grand German hosted by Dr W F Ross The ball room glows with Japanese lanterns evergreens and flowers ices are served at 11 and Euchre parties concerts picnics private theatricals and other amusements fill the nights The hotel is generous clean and well kept with exemplary table service A prettier healthier place where pleasure without dissipation is found is hard to beat.
Special Correspondent from Atlanta reports Col Polk denying an interview about United States Senators. He states two men claiming New York papers sought his views on Senator Sherman’s re election but he refused. He notes no mention of Senators Vance Ransom Hampton or others and calls the piece a false attribution.
The Steam Riding Gallery offers affordable amusement for children and adults alike. Mrs M F Kine & Bro. promotes furniture at Thomas and Maxwell's with a wide, appealing stock. Swindell's carpets and rugs will exhibit soon at Mammoth Emporium 206 Fayetteville street with a September sale. velvet and moquette carpeting priced at 1 per yard, half value.
One man serves refreshing drinks at a fountain-cream milk stand with lime stock and a full line of beverages. The shop also features cologne, knives, purses, cigars, tobacco, and pipes. Medical elixirs Bradyerotine and King's Royal Germeteur are advertised with testimonials from Geo. P. Fowler and A. E. Jorpan.
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