McKissick career notes and oblique health ads from 1891 era
A fragmented obituary and biographical sketch of McKissick, detailing his birth on a Spartanburg plantation July 3, 1867, early roles in the South Carolina State Senate, clerkships, and journalism work. It mentions his service on Captain F. W. Dawson's staff, travels in the Carolinas, and ties to the Union Times and Bat Place. Scattered ad notices praise P. P. P. cures and Bucklen’s Amica Salve with testimonials from readers in Florida and Georgia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Johissick
Spartanburg
Court House
University of
State Senate
Jeter
Jews and Courier
Perman
Union Times
F. W. Dawson
McKissick
Sale of Land Tracts in Wake County December 15 1891
Three tracts totaling about 242 percent acres in Little River township will be sold at public auction December 15 1891 at noon cash terms. The mortgagee Pace and Holding attorneys announce the sale referencing Wm H Underwood and wife to W W Vass and describe adjoining properties and full mortgage description. Also included is an advertisement for Goodwin and Remsburg Marble Works highlighting Monument Tombstone and Iron Fencing stock in Raleigh and Fayetteville with assurances of prompt service.
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Anerty
Wm. H Underwood
W. W. Vass
Register’s
Wake County
Mortace
Little River Township
C. D. Jones
Penny Hill
Burton Ferrell
Wm. Mitchell
F. R. Pace
Sarah S. Green
Pace & Holding
Raleigh and Fayetteville
E. L. Remsburg
Fayetteville N. C
Miure
Goodwin & Remsburg
Fayetteville and Raleigh
Insurance offer from Raleigh State Agent ad
An advertisement for a large insurance company promotes high dividends and strong financials with policies in North Carolina. It seeks active state agents and offers guaranteed cost quotes by mail with blanks for amount age name and address.
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North Carolina
Allen Mine Lands to Be Sold in Davie County NC
Notice of public sale of lands in Davie County North Carolina to satisfy debts secured by mortgages BN Allen deceased heirs authorize sale of two tracts near the North Carolina Midland Railroad and Coal beds of Southwest Virginia with the Allen Mine and Iron Hill features. Auction set for January 4 1891 at Mocksville court house. Attorneys Clement Guthrie and Bails announce largest possible bid to ensure purchaser possession.
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Davie County
North Carolina
Sam’s Foster
Geo Hartman
Thos Nail
Ningy Hendrix
Tomlinson
Handine
Samuel Foster
Hartonand Jacob Cornatzer
Abram Allen
N Allen
Register
Allen
Iron Hill
North Carolina Midland Railroad
South West Virginia
Stokes County
Isut
HW. Clement
E. L. Guthrie
J M Clement
Aud Deirs
BN Allen
Lam
Mortgage Sale in White Oak Township Raleigh NC
Ames M Pugh of Peele Maynard Mortgages auctions the tract of 3034 acres in White Oak Township Wake County. The sale, by mortgage authority dated November 12 1884 to Albert H Scott and wife, will be December 19 1891 at the Raleigh courthouse door at noon to the highest bidder for cash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albert H. Scott
Register of Deeds Office
Wake County
Scott
Court House
Raleigh
White Oak Township
John Harwoood
Bancom
Cath Scott
Barb Lewter
Ames M Pugh
Peele & Maynard
Mortgauee
Mortaggee
Novis-Dim
Administrator's Notice for H. H. Herring Estate
Martha L. Horton announces she is administrator of H. H. Herring deceased. Creditors must present claims by December 7, 1892, to her or attorney B. F. Montague in Raleigh North Carolina. Debtors should pay promptly.
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H. H. Herring
Martha L. Horton
B. F. Montague
Raleigh
N. C
Mutual Insurance Company claims world leading life coverage
The Mutual Insurance Company of New York is urged as the premier life insurer offering strong finances and wide benefits. It touts long history, no stockholders, low expenses, liberal policy terms, non forfeiture, non contestability, easy proofs, rapid claims, and a distribution policy with compound growth.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mutua Insurance Comp’y of
New York
Lanarst Life Insurance Company
Stronerst
Miller Lindsay office ad with lock box and mail-in estimate
An office listing shows Miller and Lindsay in the aoe Building opposite the Postoffice offering to mail back a price estimate for a key. They request filled calendars with amount name and address, and mention Apr 1 to Jan 1.
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Aoe
Postoffice
Tilljanl
Wood and Coal Office FOR COAL IN SACKS
Local dispatch notes a request or notice from a Wood and Coal Office regarding coal delivered in sacks. The item highlights a trade context or supply arrangement, with emphasis on coal handling and distribution details.
Best soft coal for grates and open fires listed
Kanawha West Virginia Splint Tennessee Splint New River Splint Pocahontas Soft coal types described as top choices for grates and open fireplaces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kanawha
West Virginia
Tennessee
New River
Pocahontas
Local Lumber Advertises Wood and Delivery Hours
Wood including seasoned oak and hickory plus pine and other timbers offered. Original and old field seasoned pine stocked. Office phone 79 and yard phone 103. Orders accepted until 10 pm. Phil H. Andrews contacts customers for immediate orders.
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Hickory
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