Raleigh News Highlights Weather and Local Commerce
Weather reports from Raleigh and Washington note fair, warmer conditions for midweek. Granville tax payments reach 11792.42 dollars as tobacco counties settle by May. Yancey and Stronach sell four vehicles near Oxford amid a large stock and regional sales. The pantomime The Enchanted Barrel returns to a deaf and blind institution chapel with 25 cent admission. Theater reviews praise Harry Lindley’s Castaways and the upcomer The Gold Bud.
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Yancey and Stronach
Edwards and Winston
Oxford
Metropolitan’ Hall
Institution For the Deaf, Dumb and the Blind
Governor Holt speaks at Newbern fair today
Home Happenings notes sunny conditions and strong oats sales while Governor Holt issues a $200 reward for A T Wright tied to Daniel Smith's murder. Cotton supply is light and several convicts are moved by sheriffs. repairs ease street mud near the arsenal and dormitory completion at the Agricultural and Mechanical college is announced.
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Governor Holt
Newbern
Carnleigh
Col
Bennchan Cameron
Apple
Rockingham County
Crowell
Wilson
Holt
A. T. Wright
Richmond County
Daniel Smith
Arsenal
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Wake Forest
William Mitchell
First Presbyterian Church
Raleigh
True and False Elocution Lecture at Peace Institute
Prof. Warman gave a masterful talk on true and false elocution in the Peace Institute chapel to a good sized audience. His clear, distinct delivery and vivid imitations impressed listeners, who look forward to An Evening With the Poets next Thursday in the same venue. The Y M C A congratulates the eminent lecturer on the engagement.
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Warman
Chapel of Peace Institute
Conservatories of Oratory
Peace Institute Chapel
Kemp's Balsam for the Throat and Lungs Sample Offer
A Raleigh resident praised Kemp's Balsam as a superior cough remedy saying it stopped her cough instantly. To prove its merit any druggist will give a free sample bottle. Large sizes priced at 50 cents and one dollar.
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Kemp
Distress and fullness relief with Simmon's Liver Regulator
Advertisement notes that distressing oppression and fullness in the stomach can be relieved by taking Simmons Liver Regulator. The claim suggests a remedy for digestive discomfort. No clinical evidence provided.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
Valuable People’s Cyclopedia of Universal Knowledge
A promotional notice extols the People’s Cyclopedia of Universal Knowledge as the best affordable modern cyclopedia. It highlights its American scope, thorough scholarship, extensive illustrations and maps, and convenient terms. Agent Mr Thomas H Bill is listed as Raleigh representative.
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Caroniere
Thos. H. Bill
Raleigh
Important Taxation Decision on Branch Lines
The case involves the Wilming ton & Weldon railroad asserting tax exemption for its main line and branches. Judge Connor upheld the railroad commission on branch line taxation and the Supreme court sustained the tax levy, potentially bringing four to six million dollars in property into taxation.
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Connor
Supreme Court
Charlotte Chronicle
Wilmington & Weldon Railroad
Railroad Commission
Halifax County
W. H. Day
Railroad
R. O. Burton
Chronicle
Fort versus Allen and multiple cases before district court
Fourth district arguments by W H Pace for plaintiff and 5S G Ryan for defendant. Pioneer Manufacturing Company versus Phoenix Insurance Company argued by Battle Mordecai for plaintiff and Hinsdale Busbee for defendant. Opinions: Elam versus Barnes from Vance action dismissed. Commercial Bank of Danville versus Burgwyn from Vance new trial. Vanstory versus Thornton from Cumberland error reversed. Thompson versus Taylor from Nash no error.
Rev Crowder Outlines City Mission Work in Raleigh
The Rev W J Crowder informs the public of his long running effort as a Raleigh city missionary helping the poor and debased. He seeks public assistance to continue this work with local backing and material support. A committee including John T Pulley Jos G Brown W S Primrose Cisles Root and Alfred Moring will receive funds and ensure proper use as donors intend.
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W. J. W.crowder
Raleigh
John T. Pulley
Jos. G. Brown
W. S. Primrose
Cisles Root
Alfred Moring
Pleasant Reception at Cameron Home on Hillsboro Street
Yesterday afternoon between 4 and 8 the Cameron parlors hosted a highly agreeable reception with Col. Beneban Cameron as hospitable host. His wife Bettie Mayo Cameron, a Richmond Belle, welcomed guests as Mrs. R B Peebles Miss Minna Ruffin Miss J D Graham and Mrs. Charles Root served a tasteful collation. The large Raleigh turnout and surrounding society circles attended, and Col. and Mrs. Cameron will spend considerable time in the area.
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Cameron
Hillsboro Street
Col. Beneban Cameron
Bettie Mayo
Richmond
R. B. Peebles
Minna Ruffin
J. D. Graham
Charles Root
Raleigh
Col
Mrs. Cameron
Supreme Court Reverses Ruling in Homestead Case
The court holds that Vanstory may recover 978 dollars from the excess value of Thornton's land and improved property after a homestead was laid off and an old dwelling burned and rebuilt with insurance funds. The decision overturns the lower court over a demurrer.
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Supreme Court
Fayetteville
A. G. Thornton
Thornton
C. P. Vanstory
Vanstory
Telegraph Case Upholds Rail Commission Jurisdiction
The Mt Airy vs Western Union case holds the railway commission may regulate telegraph service under its act. The court overrules the demurrer and requires an answer within thirty days, affirming general jurisdiction over service conduct.
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Railway Commissioners
Mt. Airy
Western Union Telegraph Company
Railway Commission Act
Railroad Commission
Board of Commissioners
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