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Newspaper

The State Chronicle

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 01, 1891

Page

8

Weather and notices from Washington DC to Raleigh North Carolina

The Chronicle reports warmer fair weather with variable winds across North Carolina and slightly warmer conditions for Raleigh. Also listed are notices for James Newlin farming and mineral lands for sale and Andrew Syme administrator's notice, plus Alfred Williams Co. advertisement for Christmas in the Home Heckers Self Rising Buckwheat.

the Chronicle Washington North Carolina Raleigh Vicinity James Newlin Andrew Syme Alfred Williams & Co Lome

Local Happenings and Civic Notes in Raleigh

Governor appoints E B Cline as notary public in Hickory and Theodore Rand as North Carolina commissioner of deeds. Exposition over with merchants praising benefit to Raleigh. Peace Institute girls return after Thanksgiving. Direct tax warrants total about 13 700, near 300000, with 404000 from federal government. EmancipationDay celebration planned by Raleigh colored citizens. Mrs Bettie Parrish, over 100, dies. funeral at 3 30. Hal W Ayer resigns as private secretary to Col L L Polk of the National Alliance.

Bettie Parrish W. H. Andrews Raleigh Hal. W. Ayer Carnicle Col L. L Potk National Alliance Ayer Col. Polk the Chronicle Mr. Ayer

Sad Death Tells of Mr. W. B. Godwin

Capt. C B Denson returned from Winston after attending the funeral of his son in law Mr W B Godwin who died suddenly while getting his business in order in Portsmouth Virginia The family has our sincere sympathy and the notice notes confusion over expected cheap Wilmington Welcome Week tickets at the Richmand Danville office with no instructions given.

C. B. Denson Winston W. B. Godwin Mr. Godwin Portsmouth Richmand & Danville Wilmington

Emancipation Meeting Set for Raleigh Celebration

Notice calls all interested to meet at Wake County Courthouse at 9 o clock Tuesday night December 18 to plan the 28th anniversary Emancipation Proclamation celebration in Raleigh. Efforts aim to make it the grandest ever. order by Prof. E A Johnson president and A B Vincent secretary.

Caroniece Sea Gift Literary Society Louisburg Female College Eleanor N. Yarborough Lee Arrington Lucie K. Foster Charles Dickens Raleigh South Lincoln Court House Wake County E. A. Johnson A. B. Vincent Sec’y

The Exposition Closes After Busy Packing and Shipping

The exposition gates closed yesterday as exhibits were packed and shipped. Stands are stripped, side-show tents folded, and many displays head to the permanent Exposition or the State Museum. While not a complete success, Raleigh benefited in several ways.

State Museum Raleigh

Polk Denies Third Party Splits After Indianapolis Convention

President Polk visited Indianapolis for the first time since the convention. He dismissed rumors of Third party splits and said the Third party was never discussed. He praised North Carolina, planned to return to Washington today, and would keep his family there if true.

Polk Indianapolis United States Washington North Carolina

Raleigh Daily News Notes Local Moves and World Fair Plans

Dr R H Templeton of Cary and several delegates return from conferences. Higgins and others discuss North Carolina’s display at the Columbian Exposition while tobacco trade grows in Winston. New Methodist preachers arrive in Raleigh with Rev John N Cole and Rev J B Hurley taking key posts.

Raleigh John N. Cole Edenton Street Church Wilson Central Church J. B. Hurley Louisburg Chronicle John R. Morris Kenneth Holmes Brooklyn City Mission Cunninggim

November Weather Summary for Raleigh

The Raleigh weather report shows a mean temperature of 47.8 degrees for the month. Highest 76 degrees on the 1st, lowest 17 yesterday, with a 59 degree range. Total precipitation 3.71 inches across 7 rainy days, 2 inches on the 29th. Peak wind 86 mph from the north on the 23rd. There were 16 cloudy days, 3 partly cloudy, 11 fully cloudy. Professor O F P Von Hermann leaves today for a month in Washington, D C, and Roscoe Nunn will direct the station in his absence.

Raleigh O. FP. von Hermann Washington, D. C Roscoe Nunn

Supreme Court Terms and Alliance Lecturers Reported

The North Carolina Supreme Court term list includes State vs Eastman Davis Avery Gray and others with counsel. Dismissals noted for McKinney v Commissioners of Mitchell. Eleventh District appeals called next Monday with multiple cases. Alliance district lecturers organize the State Lecture Bureau under J. S. Bell as president Carr reports about 100000 members in the state.

Supreme Court Tenth District State Eastman Perkins Sate Batchelor Devereux Davis Attorney General G. W. Bower Avery Gray McKinney Commissioners of Mitchell Whifer Ve. Durry Ervin and Tate Eleventh District Skidmore Lowe Elliott McQuay Railroad Toole Young Construction Co Hooks Houston Johnston Derr Peeler Cowen Withrow Geer eSee Alliance J. S. Bell G. F. Brinson J.m.mewborne G. W. Wilson D. Reid Parker

Burglaries Reported Across the State

Burglars operate in many areas from Raleigh to Durham Winston and Asheville with multiple break ins. Some thefts appear professional while others are local. Authorities note possible organized gang activity benefiting from the recent spate of intrusions.

Raleigh Durham Winston Asheville

Cure Your Corns With Abbott East Indian Paint

An advertisement touts Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint as a remedy for corns bunions and warts claiming it is effective and helpful for foot complaints.

Abbott

Bargain notices and ads mix with health offer in local junk

Local notices show discounted footwear a sale at SWinvet in low prices and lacy goods at McGee Moseley. Dr R Schiffman in St Paul offers a free trial of Schirrm Manns Asti CURE mail order. Simmons Liver Regulator advertised as a health aid along with Boston chips fresh and crisp for 20 cents a pound.

R. Schiffman St. Paul Minn SchirrmMann Merit Boston

City Tax List 1891 in Hands for Collection Notice

Notice to taxpayers announces 1891 city tax list being collected daily in office from 9 am to 9 pm with a 1 percent monthly penalty after December 1. C B Boor is city lax collector. Also mentions a Rocky Mount land sale December 3 with liberal terms and contact G Sartin in Rocky Mount NC.

C. B. Boor Rocky Mount Sartin N. C

Ladies' Long Newmarket Wraps Available at Half Price

McGee and Moseley offer Ladies' Long Newmarket wraps at one half wholesale cost. S. F. Mordecai, Trustee. Dyspepsia in all its forms is relieved and cured by Simmons Liver Regulator.

Newmarket McGee & Moseley’s S. F. Mordecai Simmons

Local and Special Agent Positions Open in North Carolina

A. E. Tate of New York seeks live men to serve as local and special agents in North Carolina. Address: High Point. Rocky Mount rapidly growing. big sale by Rocky Mount West End Land and Improvement Company on December 3 with bargains. Also mentions Bradycrotine as a headache cure.

Peter M. Wilson West End Land and Hotel Company Winston Ife Zinzendorf Hotel A. E. Tate North Carolina the Provident Fund (Accident) Society New York High Point, N. C Rocky Mount West End Land and Improvement Company

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the State Chronicle E. B. Cline Hickory Peace Institute Gov. Tiolt Theodore D. Rand South Third Street Philadelphia Maj W. H. Gregory Chase City Isabella Circle King’s Daughters United States Circuit Court R. H. Templeton Cary Messrs Jesse A.jones R. C. Redford C. M. Hawkins Castle Hayne John Werner Lizzie Maggie Smell Eugenia Small D. C B. L Fayetteville P. W. Caphcart Yeterday Kittrells Washington, D.C I’. Palmer Jerman Butler Sampson State Alliance H. P. Bilyeu Southern Pines Elias Carr Old Sparta Edgecombe County The Farmers Alliance Yarboro G. F. Bason Charlotte P. M. Wilson G. J. Roher John D. Whitford Newbern A. S. Seymour Eugene Thompson Marion Butler Clinton Jas. H. Poll Smithfield J. F. Hoskiree Greensboro J. F. Brinson C. A. Cook Warrenton J. W Royster Simmons Liver Regulator Leavening Powe Chiy KC Ato Desert Rea Anf S Bakers Cary MO Lannsid Lara Frets’ Huber
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