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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 13, 1891
Page
8
Washington report notes fair skies for North Carolina with variable winds and warmer conditions in the east. Western areas see no temperature change. overall steady conditions in the capital region on December 12.
Local items report Mrs. L. O. Lougee harmed and holiday trade strong. Convicts moved to the penitentiary from Craven. Hartell's Store assignment in Sampson county. T U meets at Mrs. J W Carter’s. Tax payments rise. two Raleigh lads fled but were caught near Sanford en route south. Col Benehan Cameron’s barn fire. Rev L L Nash to preach in Wilmington. bank failures scarce. road work advances. paper mill upgrades. college closes for Christmas. Jack Opera Company eyeing Raleigh date. Various appointments, arrests, and social notices fill the day.
Preparations for the 40th year of Bishop Lyman's ordination conclude as invitations go to North Carolina bishops and clergy. A Holy Communion service at the Church of the Good Shepherd on Saturday features an address by Bishop Lyman. Sunday night at Christ Church includes congratulatory addresses by clergy and laity, with Dr. Kemp P. Battle delivering an historical address. Knights of Pythians meet Tuesday at 8 o'clock. Past Chancellor Sanderlin to speak. Also noted is a commutation in a Gas ton county murder case. Governor Holt reduced one sentence to ten years. Yesterday's arrivals at the Yarboro include several notable travelers from North Carolina and beyond.
Commercial and Farmers Bank prints its inaugural statement noting over 150000 dollars on deposit after opening October 15. Despite dull times, the early 60 day result is seen as a strong sign of success and growth for the new financial institution.
W H and R S Tucker and Co present a holiday display of goods never before shown to Raleigh traders. The firm invites all shoppers to browse or buy, highlighting a diverse line of styles and items.
A local advertisement promotes fur capes and muffs as stylish and practical gifts. W. H. and R. S. Tucker & Co. showcase desirable fur capes and muffs with a liberal range of prices.
A catalog listing domestic and foreign pottery including Royal Worcester Derby and Japanese pottery, bronze figures, artificial plants, clocks, lamps, and a wide range of dinnerware. Also features single furniture pieces, dolls, doll accessories, and child’s toys with emphasis on affordable pricing.
Swindell's advertises cheneille curtains portiers and poles trunks of all kinds including roller tray zinc leather and cheap options. It also promotes wraps cloaks and coats with long cloaks priced below cost and mentions Christmas presents.
The Oak Ridge Institute reports a prosperous year with enrollment over 300 students. The new building is complete and will open for the spring term on January 6, inviting readers to request its illustrated pamphlet from J A M A Holt of Oak Ridge NC.
ABSOL advertises 100 barrels of apples including Winesaps Baldwins and Pippins with five barrel lots at 25 and 35 cents per peck. Xmas goods arriving daily such as currants citron jewelry raisins nuts figs oranges cranberries buckwheat rice butter and more with low prices. Phone 28. DT Johnson promotes Boston chips 20 cents per pound and Rare N O Gems offered by T K Bruner available for presentation mounts on short notice.
Minn based Dr R Schiffman advertises mailing a trial package of ScuireMann's Astuna Confi to asthma sufferers. He claims instant relief in severe cases and cures where others fail. Also promotes Abbot East Indian Corn Paint and Carroll Bailey candy.
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