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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1891
Page
4
A Charlotte era debate centers on Alfred Downs, the young African American accused of burgling John Wadsworth's home and confronting the occupants. The piece argues Governor Holt should base clemency on facts, not sentiment, amid local calls that Downs escape the death penalty.
Hundreds gathered in Wilmington to hear John C. Davis the lawyer in a case of obtaining money under false pretenses. Davis appeared calm but weary as Col. T W Strange indicated the defense would waive examination. Davis posted 750 bond for January first but failed to pay and was recommitted. Additional charges include perjury and forgery tied to Mrs E J Fanning and Mrs Dixon with allegations of false pretences.
City tax list for 1891 placed in hands for collection. Collector C. B. Root will work daily 9 am to 5 pm in his office. Taxes unpaid by December 1 incur a 1 percent penalty on the first day of each month thereafter until paid.
Physicians advertise free trial mailings of Schirrmanns Asthma Cure and Stare Curoxide with endorsements from patients and agents. Electropoise information is available from Miss S A Tillings hast at 425 N Bloodworth Raleigh after 3 pm. A Pawtucket lawyer J W Mathewson testifies Ely Cream Balm eased thirty years of catarrh with one bottle.
An ad-style claim states Hood's Sarsaparilla strengthens the weak in health without stimulant effects. It allegedly removes fatigue, stimulates appetite, purifies blood, and enhances bodily, nerve, mental, and digestive strength in a natural way.
An old advertisement for Dr. R F Caton of Boston offering a guaranteed salvation for women with a promise of ease and prompt effect. It claims direct sealed delivery and free advice, with price listed as 1. The notice is dated October 20 and appears as a classified medical remedy pitch.
The Commercial and Farmers Bank invites patrons and the public to inspect safety deposit boxes now in its granite and steel fire proof vault. They claim to offer Raleigh’s first and only deposit boxes and a premier safe in North Carolina.
Under North Carolina law the Richmond and Danville railroad company will auction unclaimed baggage and personal effects on Saturday January 2, 1899 at 11 o'clock in the auction rooms of Yancey & Stronach on Wilmington Street Raleigh. Owners must claim before the date with proof and charges paid.
The Grand Lodge announces the 105th Annual Communication in Raleigh on Tuesday evening January 12 1892 starting at 7 39 PM. Tickets go on sale January 5 to 3 both dates inclusive for rail routes with return validity to January 15, from Richmond Danville Seaboard Airline and Atlantic Coast Line systems. Special return fares via Cape Fear and Yadkin Valley rail line January 5 to 12 inclusive. Norfolk & Southern offers half fare return for Plymouth delegates, with full fare paid on entry. Grand Secretary W Bain urges careful ticket procurement.
The annual meeting of the stockholders of Raleigh Savings Bank will be held at their banking house on January 11, 1892 at 12 o clock. M O Pullen, cashier.
Public auction advertised to satisfy mortgage debts covering two tracts in Davie County near the North Carolina Midland Railroad. The “Allen Mine” and nearby iron ore prospects are highlighted as valuable assets. Sale set for January 4, 1892 at Mocksville courthouse to the highest bidder in cash.
The periodical announces a fourth centenary celebration of the discovery of America re exploring the recent development of the country especially the Great West. It outlines dramatic episodes of American history and a series on the Danube war field with Italian German Austrian armies. Includes a new novel by W. D. Howells and prominent short stories by Aldrich Davis Doyle and others plus reminiscences of Hawthorne and a Brownings memoir by Anne Thackeray Ritchie.
An advertisement by Miller and Lindsay district agents lists an office in the Henry Building opposite the Postoffice with a lock box and requests information to estimate policy costs. It promises an outline and calendar in return, asking for amount age nearest birthday and name and address.
fragmentary note lists coal names Wilkesbarre free burning white Shamokin Schuylkill Lorberry and red coal along with a praise of this hard coal for grates and stoves.
Kanawha West Virginia Splint Tennessee Splint New River Splint Pocahontas Soft coal praised as ideal for grates and open fireplaces.
Fragmentary notice indicates a sale of valuable real estate. Details are unreadable beyond stating the property is to be sold at 4th day at noon. Further specifics, including location and terms, are not legible.
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