Weather and ads brief from Washington Chronicle 1892
The Washington Chronicle notes warmer southerly winds for North Carolina with cloudy mornings and nighttime rain. An advertising index lists Wanted ads and local businesses like N.C. Wagon Company annual meeting M. S. Clark slate roofing Boykin Carmer and Co home fertilizer.
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the Chronicle
Washington
North Carolina
N.C. Wagon Company
M. S. Clark
Boykin, Carmer & Co.—Home Fertiazer
Local Happenings. Adieu 1891 Adieu 1892
A long column of notes from Raleigh chronicles marriages sales and local affairs with many named residents and institutions. It reports five licenses issued to Black spouses, bank troubles, city alerts, tax settlements, church offerings, railway changes and social events across Wake and surrounding counties.
Pantomime The Enchanted Barrel At Metropolitan Hall
The Enchanted Barrel presented at Metropolitan Hall last evening by pupils of the T and B. institution delighted all in attendance. The public is deeply grateful to Prof. Miller for his efforts in support of the hospital.
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Metropolitan Hall
T and B. Institution
Miller
Fire alarm reported at 12 15 midnight New Year
The alarm of fire was turned in story No 43 at 12 15 this morning just as the New Year began, indicating a possible early incident as the year started.
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R.T. Coay
Virginia
Wanted to Rent A Cottage For The Coming Year
Advertisement seeks a three or four room cottage in a good neighborhood for the coming year. Respond with address “P.” care of this office. Also notes Simmons Liver Regulator as a remedy for headaches. December 30, 1881.
Memorial Window by E V Richards for Baptist Tabernacle
The Wilmington Messenger reports Edwin V Richards, Wilmington artist and manufacturer of cathedral glass, completed a memorial window for Raleigh’s Baptist Tabernacle. The 20 foot tall piece features three panels with a rosette, honors Jordan Womble, and includes a life sized Good Shepherd with lamb. It cost 250 dollars and will be shown today until noon at Richards’ Princess Street workshop. Richards also made twenty two smaller windows for the Raleigh Baptist Tabernacle.
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Wilmington Psesenger
E. V. Richards
Wilmington
Baptist’ Tabernacle
Raleigh
Jordan Womble
The
Baptist Tabernacle
Special meeting of W. G. Hill No. 218 at 7 0’clock
A special meeting of W. G. Hill Lodge No. 218 will be held this evening at 7 o’clock for work in the first degree. Members of other lodges are cordially invited. A large attendance is desired.
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W. G. Hill
New Students to Be Admitted at University Exam Dates
New students face admission examinations on Tuesday and Wednesday January 6 and 6. Old students will register Tuesday. President Winston will address the student body Thursday morning.
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Winston
Emancipation Day Celebration Planned at Metropolitan Hall
Emancipation Day events begin at noon at Metropolitan Hall with committee members Prof. E. A. Johnson, A. B. Vincent, Stewart Ellison, James H. Jones, John W. Pope and others inviting state, judge, and federal officers. The Governor is expected to speak and Rev. J. A. Brockett of Boston will deliver the address.
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Metropolitan Hall
E. A. Johnson
A. B. Vincent
Stewart Ellison
James H. Jones
John W. Pope
J. A. Brockett
Boston
Changes at the University Terraces Replaced During Holidays
An old University landmark was destroyed and the terraces around the East and West buildings were leveled. Damper removed and new surface drains installed. Students were fined 25c each for stepping on terraces. President Winston feared student rebellion during the work.
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University
Winston
To Day's Celebration of Emancipation in Raleigh
The colored citizens of Raleigh and Wake county mark the 29th anniversary of emancipation with a procession from Washington graded school to Metropolitan hall. At noon the literary exercises feature music, prayers, an address by Prof. E. A. Johnson, proclamation reading by Prof. L. B. Capehart, a poem by Edna Earl Mitchell, and orations by Rev. Joshua A. Brockett and David Williams Parker. The mayor and aldermen are invited.
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West South Street
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J. W. Telfair
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L. B. Capehart
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Tarboro
Joshua A. Brockett
Warrenton
David Williams Parker
St. Augustine’s School
Post Office Notice on Holiday Hours and Services
Today being a legal holiday there will be no money order or registered letter business transacted at the post office. The general delivery window will be open from 9 to 10 a.m. and from 3 to 4 p.m. Letter carriers will not make deliveries or collections but will serve patrons at their window 3 to 4 p.m. Mr M S Clark of Raleigh has long experience in slate roofing and consistently satisfies clients across the state with his work.
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Raleigh
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Holt
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Charlotte
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Fifth Ward
Grippe
Bessie May Smith
Daghi
Col
Samuel H. Smith
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Chronicle
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Neat
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Royster Swindell Advertises Fresh Candy and Carpets
Special notices promote Royster Swindell selling mixed carpets at 43 45 and 48 cents per yard correcting a prior misstatement. A Dughi announces another large lot of fresh Florida oranges.
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Swindell
A. Dughi
Florida
Notice to City Taxpayers for 1891 Tax List Listing
City Tax Collector C. B. Root announces the 1891 tax list is in hand for collection. He will be in his office daily from 9 am to 5 pm. Taxes unpaid incur a 1 percent penalty on the first day of each month thereafter.
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C. B. Root
Have You Asthma Trial Package Offer From Dr Schiffman
Dr R Schiffman of St Paul Minnesota offers a free trial package of Scurrimann's Asthma Cure by mail. Advertises by giving it away claiming instant relief in severe cases and cures where others fail. Send address with CHRonicre and state to receive the free trial.
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R. Schiffman
St. Paul, Minn
Scurrimann
Electropoise Information Offered by Agent at 425 Bloodworth
Persons seeking information on the Electropoise may address or call on Mrs. A. Tillinghast, the agent, at 425 N Bloodworth Street. Call after 3 p.m. decl7-3m.
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