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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1891
Page
8
The December 3 Weather Summary notes showers and increasing southerly winds with stationary temperatures for North Carolina. The issue lists notices including Andrew Syme as Administrator and a lost note for W. T. Edwards.
Raleigh items report tax receipts steady and legal matters at the Federal court. Convicts from Franklin, Cumberland, Rowan, and Person are moved to local facilities as the railroad commission drafts a 500 page report for the Governor.
The Robesonian notes Dr Jas W McGee Jr has sold his Lumberton practice to Dr R M Norment and will return to Raleigh. He and his wife are well regarded and plan to settle back in Raleigh, citing financial interest in managing the Raleigh business themselves.
The couple Clyde P. Harris of Louisburg North Carolina and Annie L. Fleming of Middleburg married December 2 1891 in the Baptist church at Middleburg by Rev N B Cobb. A list of waiters and ushers followed with names and origins including Louisburg Henderson Warren and Franklinton. The bride’s attendant Miss Turner played the organ and the couple departed for the groom’s home in the afternoon.
An advance notice hails the Niagara Falls finale in The Fast Mail as unmatched in realism and mechanical effect. Lincoln J. Carter reportedly planned to stage the spectacular scene after witnessing its power.
Ladies of the Baptist Tabernacle plan a bazar with social parlors and refreshment rooms at the former Mosely property on Fayetteville street. The lower floor will showcase home decor and Christmas gifts, while the upper floor will be for social use. The project follows several thousand dollars spent on church and Sunday school improvements and aims for a successful event.
confectioner A Dughi offers a singing canary and cage to any girl under fifteen who can name the laziest bird. Contest opens to all, with answers due Christmas day. Send dated sealed envelope to A Dughi Raleigh NC. The laziest bird known is a jail bird, though that may not be the answer.
At the regular conclave of Raleigh Commandery No. 4 K T last night officers for the ensuing year were elected. Names include W A Withers Con F A Waterson C G H Busbee Treas S D Waitt Rec T W Blake S W Jno W Thompson J W M Bowes St B D L Adams Su B E C Potter W Wayne Allcott S R H Bradley. In Tenth district court cases were heard on Lumber Co. vs Hotel Co Waters vs Railroad Boyden vs Clarke Jones vs Coffey.
The United States Circuit Court, with Judge Seymour presiding, returns guilty verdicts in cases against Jesse Goodwin for two years hard labor and a $1 fine, and John Witherspoon for post office burglary with three years hard labor and a $1 fine. Several other indictments end in not guilty or continuances, with equity matters and a grand jury wrap up. a Nash County election-law case appears next. P. P. P. advertised as a blood medicine ends with an unrelated testimonial of cure of erysipelas and leg sores.
Raleigh readers are invited to a Christie opening event at Alfred Williams & Co. The store showcases new holiday books after a buyer’s trip to meet publishers, promising charming selections for all ages and enduring gifts.
An ad offers a free mail trial of ScHIFFMANN's Asthma Cure by Dr R Schiffman of St Paul Minnesota claiming instant relief and cures where others fail. Also promotes Boston chips by Merit Co with Royster brand at 20 cents per pound.
Notice to City Taxpayers announces 1891 tax list in the collector’s office daily 9 am to 5 pm. Taxes unpaid by December 1 incur 1 percent penalty each month thereafter. Signed by C B Roor City Tax Collector. Also brief classifieds mention gift candy Royster and a Rocky Mount land sale December 3 with contact G S Sartin Rocky Mount NC.
No town in Eastern North Carolina grows more rapidly than Rocky Mount. On December 3 the Rocky Mount West End Land and Improvement Company will hold a sale with bargains to be had.
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