Senator Vance Tour Reflections Return Home Amid Patriotism
A North Carolinian living in London sends a letter praising Senator Vance for his steadfast patriotism and Italian-laced criticisms of Europe. He recalls a largely frustrating continent tour, saying he gained insight into why Europeans appear immorally unincentivized after a lifetime abroad. The letter notes Vance’s longing for his post and his displeasure with continental life.
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London
Senator Vance
United Kingdom
Christmas Day at Sacred Heart Church Observances
Christmas Day services at Sacred Heart Church featured three Catholic masses. The Rev Leonard Gatline explains the three births of Jesus Christ and a large congregation attended the 6 am, 6:45 am, and 10 am rites with strong communion participation. The church was festively decorated with holly and flowers, the high altar lit by thirty candles symbolizing Christ the light of the world.
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Leonard Gatline
Jesus Christ
Christ the Lord
Cuban Party Leaves Raleigh for Southern Trip
The first section of the Cuban party departs Raleigh at 6:40 PM via R and D railroad heading to Atlanta and Jacksonville. The group includes K G Harrell John N Harrell Rev B Smedes D D plus many Raleigh Fayetteville Burlington Charlotte and City Point members with chaperon Mrs J.
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B. Neathery
Julius Lewis
Lavinia Ball
Raleigh
Bessie Leak
Burlington
B. W. Crane
Baltimore
Fannie
Cox Bell
Richmond
T. R. Robertson
Charlottes
Goldsboro
Atlantic Coast Line
Charlotte
Savannah
L. D. Giddens
J. B. Fonsielle
de. M. E. Robinson
Rosa L. Cumming
Nellie Morrison
Martha Williams
Wilmington
J. G. Bynum
Morzanton
H. A. London
Pittsboro
J. H. Corprew
Norfolk
R. Ff. Ricks
Rocky Mount
Bessie Worthington
Rocky Mouat
Preston Cumming
M. E. Robinson
E. A. Corprew
Morganton
Waycross
Atlanta
Tampa
Jacksonville
Havana
Cuba
Evenue
K. G. Harrell
John N. Harrell
B. Smedes
D. D
Mattie Fuller
Truletta Kreth
Jannie Ward
Laura Carter
Katherine Carter
Mattie Higgs
Katie McMackin
E. C. Holt
J. H. Erwin
J. L. Williamson
Graham
J. S. Ramsey
Statesville
A. M. Troy
Bryson City
Jennie Williams
Mary S. Taylor
Ettee Brown
Fayetteville
Hal B. Smith
T. L. Seagle
Fannie Burwell
Alice S. Harvey
Snow Hill
Mary Eppes
Agnes Eppes
Janie Eppes
City Point
Murderer Badger Lawson Hanged in Roxboro for Double Murder
Badger Lawson, a Black man, was executed by hanging near Roxboro after being convicted of killing Bill Dixon and Dixon’s wife during an October attack. Crowds gathered from Roxboro and surrounding areas as deputies guarded the courthouse and jail. Lawson confessed and urged the crowd to live righteously before the 12:12 p.m. fall.
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Badger Lawson
Roxboro
Lawson
Bill Dixon
Dixon
Supreme Court
Free trial package for asthma relief offered by Dr. R Schiffman
Dr R Schiffman of St Paul Minnesota promises instant relief and cures where others fail with Schiremann's Astana Cere. He mails a free trial package to any asthma sufferer who names their state Curonice and sends their address.
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R. Schiffman
St. Paul
Minn
Schiremann
Curonice
Deel-3m
Special Bargains on Felt Hats at Half Price
Special bargains offer untrimmed felt hats at about half price. Stock is limited but in good shape and style. We do not carry over winter millinery, hence this reduction.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Advertises Cure All
An 19th century patent medicine claim declares Hood's Sarsaparilla cures scrofula salt rheum blood poisoning cancerous humors malaria dyspepsia biliousness and more. It promises restored appetite and vitality and warns buyers not to switch brands. Prepared by C I Hood & Co Lowell Massachusetts.
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Hood
C. I. Hood & Co
Apothecaries
Lowell
Mass
N.B
Classified Advertisements Rate Notice in Chronicle
Under this head, parties may insert short ads at ten cents a line six words per line. The Chronicle boasts the largest daily circulation in North Carolina and mails to all state sections. Send copy to Chronicite Pub Co Raleigh NC.
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Chronicle
North Carolina
Wanted. Book keeper or traveling salesman position
Classified seeking a sober, industrious man with fifteen years in counting-room and store for a book keeper or traveling salesman role. Includes satisfactory reference and address to John W. Purefoy P O Box 207 Henderson NC. Also ads for a seven years experienced hardware store salesman. Address Hardware Care Chronicle.
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John W. Purefoy
Henderson
Wake County Real Estate Sale Postponed to Jan 4 1892
On December 23 1891 W H Pace trustee announces sale of a three story brick building on the west side of Wilmington street Wake County The store occupies 49 by 60 feet to be divided into two parcels The sale postponed to Monday January 4 1892 at 12 oclock noon
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Court House
Wake County
SCE
Wilmington Street
Len H. Adams
R. J. Powell
City of
Raleigh
Fayetteville Road
W. R. Crawford
Sen. H. Adams
Register’s Office
L. H. Adams
W. H. Pack
Tds
W.H. Pace
Reward Offered in Grimesland Case Declared December
A notice from Grimesland Pitt County North Carolina offers an $1800 reward. It names J J Laughinghouse and F J Bryan Grimes and references a December date. The brief item provides a bounty amount and involved parties without further details.
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Chicod Township
Pitt County
J. J. Laughinghonce
Bryan Grimes
J. H. Saunders
North Carolina
Boardh of Commissioners
Titt County
J J. Laughinghouse
J. Bryan Grimes
W. L. Smith
J. T. Wison
J.J. Laughinghou
F. J. Bryan Grimes
Grimesland
N C
Unclaimed Baggage Sale by R & D Railroad Company
Public sale set for Saturday January 2 1892 at 11 oclock in Raleigh by Stronachs auction rooms to dispose of unclaimed baggage. List includes trunks boxes valises from Henderson Salisbury Selma Charlotte Raleigh and more with checks or no checks and a child velocipede. Proceeds cover owners claims before the date.
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North Carolina
Richieland Danville Railroad Company
Messrs. Stronach
Ton Street
Raleic
BER
Henderson
Pine Level
Salisbury
Selma
Charlotte
Raleigh
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Dutjant
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Georgia
Alfred Coles
Myrtle Ave
Brooklyn, N. Y
Brooklyn
N. Y
Ryee
Washington Life Insurance Company
New York
Washington
Samuel L. Adams
Durham
D. C
Alered Coles
Myrtle Avenue
Civen
Fayetteville Street
W. G
A.B
Olponach
Grocers
N.C
Heckers
Chase & Sanborn
Stronach’s
Pokine
Ft & D
A. S. Lewier
AL A
Ine
Moncure
Acri
F . J. C. Winder
L. T. Myers
M. Smith
Carthage
Carthaze
Cameron
Petty
Greenstoro
Winston Sein Stegg Ly. Greenzberg
Perham
Leigh
Greenstory
Danville
Keys
Vlad Kevergym
Keysville
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Liam
Pept Derson Henderson
Aleigh
Augusta
Freigh & Mail
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Lo Haleigi
Merry Oaka
Moncure de
Sanford
South'n Pines
Aberdeen
Ae Ee & SL
Joe Hamlet
Hamlet
Gibeon
NORTE
Aterdeen
Suat
Pines
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