Elm City A Prosperous North Carolina Town
Elm City between Wilson and Rocky Mount thrives on diverse crops with rising tobacco and peanut production. The town, 500 residents strong, boasts a strong moral code, a first class school, and a growing tobacco trade with shipping facilities. Trustees debate locating a college site, seeking $8,000 funding with Raleigh site offers pending.
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el City
N. C
Wilson
Rocky Mount
Elm City
Toisnot
E. H. Vick
North Carolina
C. W. Massey
State University
Massey
E. C. Glenn
Baptist Female University Selected Site and Financing
Barrisu reports Raleigh won the bid for the Baptist Female University site after considering Oxford Durham Greensboro and Raleigh. The board chose the current Raleigh location and agreed to pay $29,600 for the property, with $8,000 remaining to secure payment. The project promises a permanent institution valued at about $250,000 with annual capacity of $100,000.
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Board of Trustees
Raleigh
Hasve
Edenton Street
J. B. Boone
F. University
Chronicle
Death of Dr Milton G Folger in Dobson 1891
Special Correspondent reports Dr Milton G Folger died at his Dobson residence on August 14 1891 aged 72 after 50 years of medical practice. He born in Stokes Forsyth counties and lived for his children. He married twice and is survived by his second wife and eleven children including R L Folger clerk of Surry Superior Court and L W Folger Esq of Dobson.
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Douson
N. C
Milton G. Folger
Dobson
Stokes County
Forsyth
M. E. Church
Joseph Gray
Wilkest
R. L. Folger
Superior Court
Surry County
L. W. Folger
Netta
Raleigh
Maud
Frank
J. BR. Ls
Wake Superior Court
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It Should Be In Every House Dr King’s New Discovery
J B Wilson of Sharpsburg Pa says he will not be without Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds after his wife nearly faced pneumonia from La Grippe. Robert Barber of Cooksport Pa reports it relieved his lung trouble more than anything else. Free trial bottles at John Y MacRae’s drugstore with large bottles priced 50c and 1.
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J.B. Wilson
Claystreet
Sharpsburg
Dr. King
la Grippe
Robert Barber
Cooksport
John Y. MacRae
Newbern Inventor Unveils Novel Fire Escape
Mr. M. Makeley of Newbern introduces a novel fire escape design, presenting a potential safety enhancement for buildings and public structures.
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M. Makeley
Newbern
Electric Bitters advertised as a universal remedy
The ad touts Electric Bitters as a purer medicine claiming to cure liver and kidney diseases remove pimples boils and salt rheum cleanse impure blood drive malaria and relieve headaches constipation and indigestion with satisfaction guaranteed or money back. Available at John Y. MacRae's drug store for 50 cents or 1 dollar per bottle.
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John Y. MacRae
Electric Sparks Across Global News Ticker
The bulletin reports a range of incidents from the Eider steamer reaching Southampton after partial disablement to Almy’s identity being confirmed by scars in Hanover New Hampshire. Other items note the Servia sighting the Suevia’s propeller loss, a Danish or German official’s travel to Chicago, a Welsh mine explosion, a small baby under two pounds born in Danbury, and public exhibitions and labor news across Augusta Danbury and Cumberland.
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Southampton
Hanover
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Almy
Abbott
London
H. C. Raikes
Tribute to Ely's Dream Balm by opera bass
William Hamilton, leading basso of the C. D. Hess Grand Opera Co., reports rapid relief from influenza and catarrh after using Ely's Dream Balm. He says hoarseness disappeared within a day and he could sing a heavy Grand Opera role again, endorsing the remedy for singers.
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Ely
William H.iamilton
C. D. Hess Grand Opera Co
Eberhardt and Pescud Advertises Quality Groceries
The Chronictr highlights the growing popularity of Eberhardt and Pescud noting its large business and reliability. The issue includes a pretty advertisement image with a pleasant object lesson for children.
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Chronictr
Eberhardt& Pescud
Business graduates find work in good salaries
Every Raleigh Business College graduate secures employment with good pay. The article notes many youths seek jobs but there is a shortage of first class bookkeepers typists and stenographers, implying better preparation leads to remunerative work.
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Raleigh Business College
Theatrical Plans and Confederate Reunion Cirrus in Raleigh
Theatrical manager Henry Litchford aims to present a broad October and November program at Metropolitan Hall with 25 companies booked. Improvements include exterior painting and interior deco ration by Mark Mitteldorfer, new scenery and chairs, plus renovations. Raleigh may host a state Confederate reunion on October 15, with prior pensioner encampments and reunions in Wrightsville, Blow ing Rock, Goldsboro, Charlotte, and New Bern fueling the plan.
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Metropolitan Hall
Mark Mitteldorfer
Richmond
Raleigh
47Th Infantry
Wake
Wrightsville
Blowing Rock
Goldsboro
Charlotte
Newbern
Special Bargains to 61086 Out
Late D S Waitt agent announces entire stock closure. Goods sold without reserve, no returns after payment and delivery.
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D.S. Waitt
Oak Ridge Institute Alumni Appointed Private Secretary
President Winston of the University named A B Kimball of Granville county as private secretary and stenographer. Kimball, prepared at Oak Ridge Institute, studied shorthand under Prof T E Whitaker and will fund his university education by daily work. The move reflects well on both institutions.
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Winston
University
A. B. Kimball
Granville County
Kimball
Oak Ridge Institute
T. E. Whitaker
Cures Cited For Headache And Local Incidents Reported
A note from Holly Springs New York cites Brady crotine as a remedy for a long suffered headache. A reported murder attempt against Lucian Fisher is traced to Roseboro North Carolina. Fayetteville Light Infantry camped at Carolina Beach as a grand ball occurred. William Simmons of Wilmington was arrested after a brutal attack on a white boy. trial proceeded yesterday.
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William Simmons
Wilmington
Big Car For the Benefit of the Masses Sale Ad
An illustrated appeal touts unprecedented price reductions on dry goods and rail ticket discounts aimed at broad public access. The message promises extraordinary bargains and urges readers to act quickly to secure low prices.
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Cain
Eral
Atlanta
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