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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 10, 1892
Page
6
Raleigh reports a maximum temperature of 42 and a minimum of 26 with a forecast of light rain or snow and colder conditions. Washington notes cooler weather for North Carolina with light rain possible and northerly winds.
Raleigh area items report charity efforts and civic activity. The Mary Morehead estate pays Wake County's largest tax at 1610.20. New George Meade post G A R officers installed with Charles Beins as commander. Depot tower rises sixty feet and river traffic updates noted. Firemen praised for quick work and water supply. police actions against illicit distilleries cited. Weather and rail news included along with social events and obituaries.
This afternoon at 4 50 o clock Rev F Francis O S B will deliver his farewell sermon at Sacred Heart church. He is transferred to St Peter s church Charlotte to replace Vicar General W Rev F Gross who resigned due to ill health. During his Raleigh sojourn Rev Francis endeared himself to his congregation and all who knew him as B S B. The Chronicle regrets his departure but is pleased he will be near in Charlotte.
The executive committee met at the president’s office and resolved to hold the next State fair from Tuesday October 1st to Friday October 2nd. Despite last year’s crop losses, members urged a successful fair and formed a sub committee to prepare a premium list for field crops to help farmers start early.
Grand Master HE A Gadger reports on the Oxford orphan asylum noting two orphans present and strong finances and management. A fire at Robinsons printing house on South Market Street caused melting of type and damage to presses with estimated loss around 4000 dollars and insurance covering most of the value.
Notice from Captain Jno W Cross states there will be no meeting of the Governor's Guard on Monday night the 11th. The brief bulletin provides no further details.
The city tax list for 1891 is in hand for collection with daily office hours. A 1 percent penalty applies from the first day of each month until paid. Contact C B Roop, City Tax Collector, Electropolis, Raleigh.
A St Paul doctor Dr R Schiffman advertises a free trial of sour MaNy's Astina Cure. He claims instant relief in worst cases and cures where others fail. He asks readers to name a state and send address to receive a trial package.
Tucker & Co announces through a worn advert that many pattern dresses are available at prices lower than earlier in the season. The note lists fabrics and shades including leather, fur, and feather trims, inviting patrons to view the platform of dresses and other goods at reduced costs.
Sanli Articles for Freniong Wear and Fancy Hose highlight new suede gloves slippers and feather fares. WUEG&RS Tucker & Co show a near perfect shoe department with extensive stock and reasonable prices for winter footwear and underwear.
The notice calls out items for young men including evening dress, patent feather and aurde Oxfords, silk hats, cravat bows, and related furnishings. It stresses focused attention to outfits for evening wear and lists Tucker and Thirs as the sellers.
Our show room features a wide display of china including oyster sets ice cream sets and decorated porcelain. W H and RS Tucker & Co offer wares from noted foreign potteries along with piano lamps and brass stands in a broad department of furnishings.
The readable fragments reference Governor Hor on Pianas and Crispus Attucks, Toussaint L'Ouverture, and biographical details about enslaved people, with scattered mentions of places like Virginia and Raleigh North Carolina. The text hints at race, wealth, religion, and historical figures without coherent narrative.
A fragmented advertisement lists assorted goods including cloths and garments for youths, with mentions of prices and cash terms. Other lines reference roasted teas, vegetables, Jersey items, and household wares offered by a shop promising stock and prompt delivery.
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