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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 30, 1891
Page
8
The December 29 weather forecast from Washington notes fair skies for most North Carolina, with showers in the eastern portion. Northwesterly winds are expected.
A Raleigh column covers blooming flowers and light cotton receipts, ongoing depot work, and a near completion of Oakdale avenue grading. It notes a New Year fancy dress ball at Lowthrop hall, dancers at Salisbury, plans for a May festival, and upcoming pantomimes to benefit St John’s hospital. Raleigh’s centennial plans, new residents, and local arrivals are listed alongside weather chatter and minor civic items.
A medicine endorsed and used by physicians and druggists, Sim mons Liver Regulator, appears in period advertisements highlighting its medical approval, widespread professional acceptance, and availability through apothecaries and stores. The item reflects common 19th century patent medicine promotion and professional backing.
Members and congregation urged to attend the lecture room this evening to consider grave church matters tied to the pastor’s resignation.
The session of the county board began yesterday to decide taxes on the Raleigh and Gaston railway, totaling about 42000 after some were doubled. The railway argues its charter exempts it from taxation while commissioners say taxes are lawfully due. Maj. John J. Winder testified for hours as testimony started. J W Hinsdale represents the railway and Armistead Jones the county.
A December thunderstorm produced a lightning strike at the State experiment farm around seven. The two story barn and stables burned, destroying a mule pair, buggy, wagon, forage, and tools. Loss estimated at 2500 to 3000 dollars. Prof. Emery was momentarily stunned but unhurt.
North Carolina Teacher editor Col E G Harrell plans a grand Children’s May Day Festival in Raleigh on May 4. It will unite city schools for a massive musical celebration with thousands of voices, brass bands, and outdoor venues at the exposition grounds. Also noted, Manteo Lodge elected officers for the term and a fire at E G Glenn’s stand on Exchange and Wilmington streets was reported at 1:30 am with the blaze largely controlled but losses undetermined.
Special display of evening wear announced by W H and R S Foexer Co with a one day only sale next Thursday. Mens half hose offered at 10 cents a pair from regular 25 and 35 cent goods at Swindell's Depositors Raleigh Savings Bank sales. Carpet sale notes factory prices and wholesale costs on all wool, mixed, Brussels and moquettes. Royster candy boxes advertised for Christmas freshness and variety.
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