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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 13, 1892
Page
8
The Chronicle reports January weather with Raleigh highs of 3 and lows of 32, a wet, slightly warmer outlook for Raleigh and vicinity. Washington notes rain for North Carolina with east winds.
The column lists several local items from theatre to public notices. It notes the play A Social Session, visitors to the Soldiers Home, aid to the needy, and the 210 orphans at Oxford Orphan Asylum. Includes appointments, millsinery updates, Grand Lodge news, and various local residents and officials attending meetings or traveling.
An index page lists Woodcott and Sons Shoes and Viola & Sons Shaving 10c among newly advertised goods and notices, including a President Notice by R. UU. Battle. The compact item notes pricing and vendor names referenced in the ad listing.
Dyspepsia and indigestion are claimed to be cured by P P P, described as a tonic for debility and loss of appetite. The ad extols P P P as king of medicines and greatest blood purifier, with Simmons Liver Regulator praised for biliousness and headache by H H Jones of Macon Georgia.
Passengers on the 6 40 PM west bound train between Raleigh and Method report a pistol shot through a car window near Charles T Williams CHRONICLE book keeper. A large stone struck a passenger in the chest but caused no serious injury amid widespread excitement.
The Superior Court yesterday acquitted Solomon Rand and co defendants charged with removal of crops. Pearson and Johnson pled guilty to larceny and receiving with costs to be paid. John T. Bell pleaded guilty to assault for striking Rev. Barrett and was fined 30 dollars plus costs. A E Fowler pleaded guilty to affray with costs suspended.
Mr Charles M Bushee the Grand Sire of the Sovereign Grand Lodge IOOF announces his health has improved and he resumes the duties of the Grand Sire He thanks God for preservation and expresses gratitude for brethren support and Deputy Grand Sire's service during his illness
Jury list drawn for February term includes A D Ross A S Pope G M Allen T L Brown N H Bledsoe J W Creese W S Broughton Frank Jones Thos Sturdivant J A Richardson R J Harrison 8 C Olive E T Jones R B Strain Riddick Davis J W Pernell G R Bryan Second week jurors named W J Lowery M W Norwood W H Edwards Robin Strickland E S Horton John Jinks C J Rhodes J W Pulley C H Beck A H Oneill B F Cheatham T S Booth R T Arnold A G Smith Alfred Powell M A Scarboro A H Tucker E Pool Sheriff Page tax settlement 30270 75 total 2048 11 merchants purchase tax
Banks and mills held annual elections. Caraleigh Phosphate Works elected J. J. Thomas president and J. R. Chamberlain vice president with F. B. Dancy as secretary treasurer. Caraleigh Cotton Mills named W. G. Upchurch president and J. J. Thomas vice president. National Bank of Raleigh elected E. G. Reade president and W. G. Upchurch vice president. Citizens' National Bank chose W. J. Hawkins president and A. J. Andrews vice president. directors listed. Investments committee appointed including W. E. Turner and Julius Lewis.
An advertisement promotes Kasock or Kodak branded cough tablets as a safe quick remedy for neuralgia rheumatic pain and headaches with a claim of relief for coughs and colds. Sold by King & McGee at ten cents for two doses from Royster.
Ada E. Hurd of Groton describes a severe lung illness that doctors called consumption. After eight bottles of Dr King’s New Discovery she recovered and thanks God. Trial bottles are free at John Y. Mac Rae’s drugstore, regular sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
An ad discusses paying $25 upfront and $10 monthly for a piano with transfer of ownership on payment. It criticizes land schemes and invites home visits from Manly B. Ramos & Co. in Richmond Virginia. Also promoted is The School History of the Negro Race from 1619 to 1891 with $1.00 to KE. A. Johnson in Raleigh, North Carolina.
Auction style sale offers hundreds of suits for boys from size 6 to 18 years and men from 34 to 41, with deep price cuts for cash. Also cheap fur nishings, extra pants, assorted groceries, Jersey butter, soaps, and confections from H. V. Waitt at 305 Fayetteville Street opposite the Post Office.
A fragmented notice mentions taxes, a first day payment, and a tease about Elect poise. It also references Miss BAT, 425 N Bloodworth, and 3 p.m. calls, with stray lines about a postal department thanks and a Dr Schiffmann asthma mail offer.
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