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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 16, 1891
Page
8
The Chronicle's Weather Report notes showers in North Carolina then clearing skies as a colder air mass moves in by Thursday morning. Northwesterly winds are expected with improving conditions and fair weather on Thursday. The notice also lists the DeWitt Publishing House advertising Tiddledywink Tales.
News brief roundup notes Mrs. D. UC. White's death in Oxford and a peniten tiary board meeting today. Agricultural building upgrades and a school entertainment at Apex corrected for Friday. Local figures like Mr. Dughi's ill children and Adjutant General Glenn's Washington trip referenced. R. D. Robinson Co. to double job printing capacity. various local officials and residents mentioned.
Governor Holt will hold a public reception at the Executive Mansion next Thursday night December 17 1891 between 8 and 12 o clock pm. No cards.
Funeral services for Mrs Lewis O. Lougee were held yesterday afternoon at the Baptist Tabernacle. Rev. Dr. J. J. Hall preached a moving sermon with many kind allusions. The large attendance reflected the high regard for the deceased.
A 100 yard race in Raleigh pits C. E. Landis of Cincinnati against Henry Williams of Charlotte. Williams outpaced Landis as wagers swelled to about 1500 dollars. Landis, a Raleigh visitor, had earlier victories but the Raleigh contingent lost money and interest cooled for future events.
News from Warrenton reports the death of Mrs. Dugger widow of Capt. John E. Dugger. She long resided in Raleigh and was known as the wife of the Centennial graded school’s first principal. Friends here offer sincere sorrow at her passing.
Governor Holt respites Caro line Shipp a jailed colored woman in Dallas Gaston county sentenced to be hanged tomorrow until January 22. The action follows sheriff input and public sympathy for mercy. Downs a Charlotte burglar is reprieved until January 15 at citizen request. Notaries public J L C Byrd McDowell and H G Smallbones New Hanover issued commissions.
A letter from Joah Bolton of High Point prompts the State Auditor to defend pension rules. The auditor notes Bolton did not apply last year and criticizes a lawyer who charged a Confederate veteran five dollars to obtain fifteen dollars in pension. The section on fraud is quoted, and future pension warrants may display the rule.
Supreme Court notes list district cases with various outcomes including no error and new trials from Burke Rutherford Iredell and others. The Richmond and Danville railroad prints a three hundred mile radius holiday ticket offer at four cents per mile one way with limited dates and return by January 5 1892. Also merchant promotion for Boston chips at 20 cents per pound.
Special notices announce Swindell's sale today offering all sate at 64 cents per yard with additional 10 12 4 and 15 cent specials. Sale runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. at Swixper.
Our grand exhibition of holiday goods has been updated and patrons are urged to shop early. The collection includes new styles and kinds never shown before and emphasizes practical use as well as ornamental appeal.
Three oak chamber suits in antique and XVI century styles are offered on the first floor after being moved from the crowded second floor. Prices range from 12 to 14 dollars, with each suit available for purchase. We also note related notices from W H and R S Tucker and the Franklinton Improvement Club seeking a capable editor for a weekly progressive town newspaper.
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