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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 13, 1892
Page
8
The Raleigh Chronicle notes Mat temperature 444 unclear min temp. A Saturday forecast calls for fair but cold weather with northwest winds and gales on the coast. Washington reports continued cold. winds remain northerly, with a warmer Sunday ahead.
Visitors from Wilmington stay through Tuesday. The railway commission will handle important business next week. The Durham band passed through yesterday en route to Wake Forest College. Snow flurried for a while this morning. Mrs. Harriett Baucom qualified as executrix of Wiley Baucom of Cary. A north wind and moving clouds were noted. A boy reportedly found $100 in city refuse. Austin Dunston attended ex Governor Scales funeral. A. L. Moore’s chimney fire caused minor shingles damage. Alfred Boylan, born 1786, died at Wilson’s Mills aged 105. Cotton receipts for last week 397 bales, shipments 443. year total 20,349. Rufus Glover killed in Texas skirmish. A Democrat praised Elias of Macon, noting the party’s work and future honor. Johnston superior court to hear memorial for E. W. Pou. Social events planned: Smith reception, Fifteen Club, enchre club, and others. Marion Butler left for Washington en route to St. Louis for labor and farming meeting in 1892. Chronicle doubts a Third party. North State paper’s move to Greensboro. editor Thomas Purnell remains. Greensboro Record notes Raleigh’s weather affects GOP press, welcomes North State back.
Last evening at Peace Institute a musical program included choruses and operatic selections such as La Chasse du Lion and Miserere du Trovatore. Performers included Misses D Carter B Carter Maude Merriman G Whaley J Holt Sophia Brown E Watkins B Watkins P Morriss E Timberlake N Cannon Bettie Watkins Rena Burwell and others.
Advertises Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Dr King s New Life Pills Bucklen s Arnica Salve and Electric Bitters. Promises refund if not satisfactory. Claims universal satisfaction earned by merits. Sold by John Y MacRae druggist.
Judge Spier Whitaker returns from Oxford and many local figures appear in brief notices. Several deaths include Dr Charles E Anstell and Mr Harvey Hughes. Mentions of weddings, appointments, travels, and society events fill the condensed items with names and places across North Carolina.
Greensboro born Dr. James E. Lindsay died of meningitis. Rev. Dr. George P. Patterson marked Grace church Memphis sixth rectorship anniversary. Texas & Pacific chief engineer P. A. Smith and nephew of Dr. E. F. Ashe died in Texas. North Carolina church leader Rev. Dr. G. W. Welker celebrates fiftieth ministry anniversary next month. Wilmington figures welcome Frank H. Stedman, first Democratic sheriff in years. Free trial of SchirrMann's Asthma Cure offered via State Chronicle. Baby Cream advertised by Royster. Goat wagon pulling job and harness sought. Ex President Cleveland guests to Wilmington via Pembroke Jones hospitality. Oneida yacht sails toward deer hunting party in Brunswick county.
A collection of rental offers and product notices from Raleigh merchants. Includes four and five room cottages for rent on East Street and Hargett Street, inquiries to A. D. Jones at Mahler Building, and various goods from Eberhardt & Pescud such as pitted olives, seed potatoes, and canned peaches. Also mentions Electropoise information contact Miss S. A. Tillinghast at 425 N. Bloodworth Street. Rock and Rye and other remedies promoted by local firms.
Classified ad seeking applicants for a clerical job in a general store requiring strong honesty and hard work. Some experience preferred and salary negotiable. Applications to be written by the applicant addressed to Andrew L. Williams Keyser, N. C. Washington Life Insurance Company of New York Condensed Statement lists assets and policies as of January 1 1892. For policy information or agency applications contact Samuel L. Adams Durham NC.
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