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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 02, 1892
Page
8
The Washington weather summary reports rain and stationary temperatures for North Carolina with south winds, dated January 1. The item appears in the State Chronicle's weather section for the capital city edition.
Local items report Bishop Lyman improving grippe epidemic closures of capitol and public buildings, new Fayetteville street poles, liquor licenses for Benjamin Robinson and James Freeman, Emancipation Day observances, new cottages on East Lenoir, calendar from King McGee druggists, Mrs Faison of Clinton dies in Washington, party honor for Miss Lessie Barnes, K Y visit to Durham Lodge, Mt Airy fire loss estimated at 200000, labor agent activity in Goldsboro, numerous local incidents and arrivals, state politics with Democratic unity expected in November.
A Raleigh power house crew celebrated the new year by firing blank cartridges in a room while one man brandished a pistol. Residents alarmed by noise pulled a fire box alarm. Chief Englehard and officers forced entry, detaining the man who fired. No shooting occurred. case continued.
Dr R Schiffman of St Paul Minnesota offers free trial mailings of ScuirrMany's Asthma Cure promising instant relief in worst cases and cures where others fail. Send address for free trial. Also advertises Simmons Liver Regulator for headache relief and cure to women.
A merry New Year gathering filled Raleigh streets with laughter and the sound of the Tally-ho. Dozens of young ladies hosted friends at homes including Miss Lucy Hawkins and others, with thirty two callers noted and praise for Raleigh’s social circle. A local millinery sale at 209 Fayetteville St offers steep reductions on remaining winter hats.
Notice to citizens that the city tax list for 1891 is in collection. The tax collector will be in his office daily from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Taxes unpaid by December 1 incur a 1 percent penalty on the first day of each following month until paid. C. B. Roor, City Tax Collector.
Wanted to Rent A cottage of three or four rooms in a good neighborhood for the coming year. Address P. core of this office. dec 30-31 A handsome box of pure fresh candy is acceptable to all. We are prepared to supply you. Bucklen's Arnica Salve. The best salve in the world for cuts, bruises, sores, ulcers, salt rheum, fever sores, tetter, chapped hands, chilblains, corns, and all skin eruptions, and positively cures piles, or no pay required. It is guaranteed to give perfect satisfaction or money refunded. Price 25 cent per box. For sale at John Y. Mac Rae's.
Special notices advertise a seven bed chamber display on our floors with modern and classical pieces true to period. Open all next week, inviting residents to visit Raleigh warerooms. Also promotions for McGee & Moseley's silk dress goods sale and Wright Peters shoes with discounts.
Christmas shopping note advertises freshness purity and variety of candy bear products. It directs inquiries to Miss S A Tillings hast agent at 425 N Bloodworth street Raleigh call after 3 pm.
Ir is Fact you can sell your property quicker and with less trouble through our agency. It is a Fact you can get a good tenant for your empty house in shorter time and save more dollars by placing it with us. It is a Fact you will get rent more promptly by putting the collections in our charge. We will save you more than the expense. It is another Fact you can rent a house to suit you in less time by applying to us. We have given much satisfaction to all entrusted to us. Call on us or drop a postal. we will call on you. J M Brewerton & Co Real Estate Agency Raleigh NC opposite Jas S Johnson’s drug store jan 1-2t.
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