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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 30, 1891
Page
8
Washington reports for North Carolina predict frequent showers and warm interior conditions with a cooler coast. Local items include marriages, burials, migratory birds, drownings, depot improvements, and a Raleigh meeting to organize a colored musical festival for the exposition.
Episcipal Christ CarrenH rector Rev Dr M M Marshall offers early communion at 7:30 am and services all day. Shepherd Rev C J Wingate. Various churches including Methodist Edenton Street, Central M E, Brooklyn M E, First Page, Baptist Tabernacle Metropolitan Hall, and Presbyterian Finer Presbyterian list Sunday schools and service times with invites.
The city reports muddy spring streets and a stalled effort to restart electric cars. Capital City Land Company directors met last night while Pamlico County lawyer hopeful R L Blount is noted. Oyster Commissioner W H Lucas visits on oyster law business. Tax books show Charlotte lot valuations up 443000 from last year. T B Kingsbury of the Wilmington Messenger marks his 63rd birth anniversary born in Raleigh. Auditor Sanderlin’s speech at Horner and Drury School in Oxford is postponed due to his injuries.
Editor Lafferty announces a free shorthand course for readers in the Richmond Christian Advocate. A military drill meeting is called for August 31 at 8 50 p m in the armory, with all members required to attend by order of Captain Cross. Deputy Rochelle arrives from Atlanta with Joshua Harris, the burglar, who will be tried for the 1889 capital crime at the next court term.
The Exposition Music Festival committee is preparing for the October 1 and 2 event. Mrs. George Bason of Charlotte rehearsed solos with Prof. Pauli and Miss Helen Watkins, who will accompany on piano and direct choruses. Watkins will provide all accompaniments, with Bason leading a magnificent, powerful voice. Mrs. Bason left Raleigh for Greensboro to rehearse with the local orchestra.
The Raleigh Male Academy led by Merson and Denson opens its 14th annual session tomorrow. Notable students include J Alexander Tillinghast valedictorian and double medalist at Davidson College who will study in Washington DC, Edward Tillinghast excelling in a lower class, and John Prim Rose earning top commendation and a bank position in Charleston. The school invites prompt enrollment as classes form.
Mrs J Ruffin Williams died at her residence corner South McDowell and West Martin streets after a long illness. She was daughter of the late B R Smith and member of Edenton Street M E church. Funeral at 4 this afternoon conducted by Rev Dr J H Gordon. Also Bella Sadler died aged two months at 11:30 Thursday night. funeral Friday at 5 from South Salisbury street residence.
The electric cars ran last night with officers, employees, and a Chronicle reporter on board for their first trip. The car traveled from Cabarrus street to Fayetteville, Capitol Square, West street to the power house and back, functioning perfectly. Officials credit a successful conclusion and foresee broad benefit for Raleigh residents.
The text lists insurance pledges including Northern Insurance Company for 10 250 dollars and Georgia Home American of Philadelphia and Aetna each 1250 dollars, with Security Mechanics and Traders Caledonia and Fire Association of Philadelphia at 1000 dollars. Capt Hallett praised the firemen’s work and expected reconstruction of the burned area.
W H and R S Tucker and Co announce a larger Raleigh stock of carpets and floor coverings including royal Wiltons axminsters and Brussels plus two and three ply ingrains. They opened Dunlap hats and urge patrons to select while sizes last with guaranteed prices and new fall dress goods lines forMisses school dresses.
A late night blaze damaged the Raleigh plate ice factory built in 1884 west of the city near the penitentiary. The wood two story building housed tanks and machinery. tanks remained intact while the double-walled section burned, with fire stopped at the wall junction. Insurance coverage is arranged through Hay & Bro.
In Ga rium a patient with erysipelas improved only after treatment by Ppp used. Mr Geo P Fogler Pla notes life is a1 and Bradyerotty Cor ache. This fragment reports a medical anecdote from a local doctor.
Ad copy touts P. P. P. as a cure for stomach disorders and bowel trouble. Claims females especially benefit and promises relief from dyspepsia and liver diseases. Mentions Simmons Liver Reculator for liver issues and urges quick use to avoid delays.
Special Notices show Shakatest and Most Fashionable Style line up to date in dress goods trimmings. Second floor features velvet Brussels and ingram carpeting stock as large as market. September sale offers velvet and moquette at 1.00 per yard, normally 2.00. Also notes about employment and dress goods week at McGee Moseley and Mordecai Trustee notices and curing claims.
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