The Stephens tragedy and the Wiley murder link
Coroner notes from the Statesville Landmark on Sheriff Frank Wiley of Caswell County near Taylorsville and the Stephens murder. A long statement by R Z Linney outlines Wiley’s supposed knowledge and a rumored plan to get Stephens to leave the courthouse. The letter preserves recollections of Wiley, Kerr, Turner, and Turner’s court case, with a claim of three men abducting Stephens and killing him. The piece discusses Wiley’s possible guilt yet offers no proof.
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Frank Wiley
Caswell
Taylorsville
Alexander County
Stephens
Mr. W
Landmark
The
Atlanta Constitution
John Randolph
Jefferson Davis
David Hill
New York
Sheriff Wiley
Life Church
Judge Kerr
Josiah Turner
Kirk
Turner
Wiley
Kerr
Court House
Yanceyville
Mitchell
Mr. Wiley
R. Z. Linney
Sad Death at Marion Special Cor State Chronicle
Mrs. Tlessie Grant of Marion died December 24 after a three week illness. Wife of J G Grant and daughter of J C McCurry, a Marion merchant and former McDowell County legislator. A Methodist South member converted in 1890, she died peacefully with family prayers. Funeral described as beautiful.
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Marion
N. C
Tlessie Grant
J. G. Grant
J. C. McCurry
McDowell County
York
Jesus
Relief Movement Aids Russia Donations Through New York
United Press reports Washington December 29 that the agriculture department has many inquiries from relief committees and individuals in the west about Russia’s distressed population. Nebraska and Iowa groups request corn for relief while Indiana residents show interest. Secretary Rusk consulted with Gregory, the Russian chargé d affaires, and arranged for donations to go via the Russian Consul General in New York. No Western corn transport plans exist. railroads likely to carry donations free.
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United Press
Washington
Department of Agriculture
Russia
Nebraska
Iowa
Indiana
Rusk
Gregory
New York
New French Minister Presented at State Department
United Press report from Washington details M. Patenotre, newly named French minister, visiting the Department of State and meeting Assistant Secretary Wharton and chief clerk Brown. He is expected to be presented to President Blaine tomorrow.
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Washington, D. C
M. Patenotre
France
Department of State
Wharton
Brown
Blaine
Robeson County Murders Raise Quick Suspicions in Robeson
The Robeson County killings involve Leslie Norment charged in Robertson’s death near Alfordsville after a Christmas Eve gathering. Robertson was found dead later with stab wounds and a headshot. Norment remains at large, last seen near Alfordsville. In Mesa Neck, Marion Britt reportedly wore a woman’s dress and mask to ambush Powell, then fled into a swamp and reemerged unarrested, heavily intoxicated.
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Robeson County
Wilmington Sar
Leslie Norment
Robertson
Alfordsville
Owen Norment
Lowry Outlaws
Norment
Alfordaville
Mesa Neck
Marion Britt
Powell
Britt
Sale of Unclaimed Baggage and Effects 1892 Raleigh NC
Under North Carolina law the Richmond and Danville railroad will publicly sell unclaimed baggage and effects on Saturday January 2 1892 at 11 o'clock in Raleigh. Owners must file claims by date with proof and charges to reclaim. List includes multiple trunks boxes and personal items with originating towns such as Henderson Selma Salisbury Charlotte and Raleigh. Road schedules for Pittsboro Moncure Carthage and Cameron accompany the notice.
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North Carolina
Richmond and
Danville Railroad Company
Messrs
Yancey & Stronach
Wilming
P. P. P. Promoted as Spring Medicine for Delicate Health
For females in delicate health this remedy is recommended for indigestion and dyspepsia. It is touted as the best spring medicine in the world.
Notice to City Taxpayers 1891 Tax List Pickup
City tax list for 1891 placed in my hands for collection. I will be in my office daily 9 am to 5 pm for collection. Taxes unpaid by December 1 incur a 1 percent penalty on the first day of each month thereafter until paid. C. B. Roor, 29th City Tax Collector.
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C. B. Roor
Danville Assignment and a Chilling Christmas Gift
United Press reports William Frothingham a North Danville merchant assigned today with liabilities of 2500 after nine attach ments were taken by customers. Doubt remains if the deed will stand. In Alabama, William Reese and Sadie Brown slated to wed December 27. On Christmas she gave him a revolver. on Christmas morning he shot her and fled.
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United Press
Danville
William Frothingham
North Danville
Frothingham
William Reese
Sadie Brown
Birmingham
Ala
Reese
Free Trial Package of Schrffmann's Asthma Core
Dr R Schiffman of St Paul Minnesota offers a free mailed trial of Schrffmann's Asthma Core to any sufferer. Advertises by giving away, claims instant relief in worst cases and cures where others fail. Name State Chronicle and send address for the free trial package.
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R. Schiffman
St. Paul
Minn
Schrffmann
State Chronicle
Electropoise information by Raleigh agent at 425 N Bloodworth
Persons seeking details on the Electropoise may address or call on Mies S A Tilling hast the company’s Raleigh agent at 425 North Bloodworth Street Call after 3 p m Dec 17 3m
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Mies S. A. Tillinghast
N. Bloodworth Street
Raleigh
Bucklen Arnica Salve and Ely's Cream Balm Endorsements
The ad promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a universal healing salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It also touts Ely's Cream Balm for catarrh claiming it cured persistent symptoms after use. Endorsements include FEW Warner Rochester NY and J H Sommers Stepney Penn remarks about relief and headache reduction.
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John Y. MacRae’s
Ely
J. H. Sommers
Stepney
Peon
Rail timetable fragment shows mixed trains and connections
Train schedule covers West Point Richmond and Raleigh routes via Keysville and Oxford with daily and Sunday exceptions. Includes arrivals, departures, and through connections among Richmond Raleigh Danville Henderson Oxford Keysville West Point Washington Atlanta lines, plus sleeping car service details and connecting points.
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West Point
Richmond
Raleigh
Keysville
Leav Keysaville
Oxford
Henderson
Durham
Orxford
Jevreen Richmond
Keys
Ham
Key
Wames
Washington
Southwestern Vesticule Limited
Atlanta
Greensboro
Charlotte
Salisbury
Gree
Lynchburg
Goldsboro
Alsn's
New York
Danville
Anz
Knoxville
Penn
Buffett
Washingtonville
Pullmans
Kansas
Berk Ashevile
JAS
SOL
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Statesville Landmark
Arti
Pine Level
Selma
Pittsboro Road
Pittsboro
Moncure
J. C
L. T. Myers
Carthage
Cameron
Jasm
Aleigh and
Augusta Air Line
Maiv
Moncure Meee Oaks
Ae Sanford
Oseees
Aberdeen
Hamlet
Ghio
Ar Gibson
Fe & Mail Pastenne Ly Gibson
Ar Hamlet Een Vie
Uy Hemlet
Aterdeen
Pines
Sanford
Cure
Bucklen
Arnica
W. Warner
Rochester
N. Y
Hood
KE. T. ¢ooAwin
Wake County
Carolina
Isaiah Soopwin
Peele & Maynard
Adm
Danville No
Danvillé
N. MI
Oad Comond
Dan
Statesville
Wa Hot Springs
Spa
Ar Columbia
Agusta Seseee
Columbia
Salisbu
Winson-Islem
Golds
Burkeville
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