Weather and notices from The Chronicle of Raleigh
The January 15 1892 issue reports Raleigh weather with a 64 56 degree range and a forecast for clear chilly days ahead. It notes a Washington DC report of clear skies NW cold wave and lists notices including Help Wanted juror notice rent mortgage sale and other local ads.
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the Chronicle
Max
Reinl
Inek
Raleigh
Vicnity
Washinetton
North Carolina
Local Happenings in City and Surroundings
Masons left yesterday. Daniels of Goldsboro and Parker in city. Br iggs ill in bed. Smedes returns from Cuba. Court case on barn burning occupies session. Electric light plans advance. Cline resigns to teach in Newton. Y M C A officials in town. World's Fair NC building anticipated. New dynamo to arrive soon. Masons hold annual meetings. debate Wilmington session precedent. Oversee r Meares now in Linwood farm charge. Doll reception at Church of the Good Shepherd. Ayer to stay in Raleigh. Depot work hindered by weather. Tax settlements reported by sheriffs. Yarboro arrivals list. Peanut candy Italian hawker dies in Savannah. Local hog fattening on peanuts noted. Street railway power issues blamed. Lee to lecture on China for church debt relief. Father Francis and sister welcomed at Charlotte. Rich larder noted at rectory.
Kerfluffle over fire case highlights Wake court session
In Wake County court, Katie Penny, a Black woman, faced a burning of a barn owned by Anderson Ferguson in Oak Grove township on December 12. The jurors deliberated after strong defense by Argo, with Snow aiding the state. Other verdicts included fines and road sentences for multiple defendants on affray and larceny charges, plus a ride theft sentence and a fence damage case.
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Katie Penny
Anderson Ferguson
Oak Grove Township
Argo
Snow
Pou
Alfonso Johnson
C. M. Jones
J. A. Nowell
Ivey Dupree
Dupree
Williams
Jacob Jones
Henry Jones
Will Harris
James Goode
Squire Hockaday
Y M C A pledges push toward two thousand dollar goal
The Y M C A board reports pledges totaling 1426 with a conditional 100 pledge. The canvass continues toward the 2000 target as Raleigh awaits a well conducted Y M C A. Gales travels to Winston and Charlotte to promote the drive. Prof Holmes notes delayed field work until May 1. North Carolina Criminal Code and Digest by Pemberton and Jerome printed by Edwards Broughton advances in state legal publishing.
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Raleigh
Gales
Winston
Charlotte
Joseph A. Holmes
Walnut Cove
Roanoke River
Holmes
Chapel Hill
Geological Board
Daniel J. Pemberton
T. J. Jerome
Albemarle
North Carolina
Messrs. Edwards
Broughton
Raleigh Cotton Mills Stockholders Hear Farewell Report
President J. J. Thomas delivers a thoughtful report to Raleigh Cotton Mills stockholders before his retirement. He lauds directors and the secretary treasurer J. S. Wynne for faithful service, likening the mill to a ship that will sail to success with proper crew. Receptions praise Thomas, who will retire as president.
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J. J. Thomas
Raleigh Cotton Mills
J. S. Wynne
Capt. Thomas
No Strike Here among Messengers and Hidden Union
An irregular strike among ex express messengers lacks union support as many workers do not belong to the secret organization formed about four months ago. Some west of town had earlier wage increases promised but restored to old pay after holidays, prompting the action. Local company likely to challenge the order and dismiss strikers when possible. Simmons Liver Regulator advertised as a remedy.
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Here
Express Company
Free pictures and patent remedy ad from Williams King
Messrs Williams and King advertise free pictures and a vest pocket cure for headache neuralgia and rheumatic pain sold by King and McGee. The ad cites safety quick relief at half the cost of liquids, priced at 10 cents for two doses, with a January 12 date.
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Messrs
Williams & King
King & McGee
Notice to City Taxpayers for 1891 Tax List
Notice to city taxpayers that the 1891 tax list is in custody for collection. The tax collector will be in the 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 month thereafter. C. B. Roor City Pax Collector.
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C. B. Roor
Local advertisements offer groceries and household goods
The notices promote Electropoise and agents for orders after 3 p.m. at 425 N Bloodworth Raleigh with various products including coffees teas fruits vegetables canned goods Jersey butter soaps and marshmallow confections plus a liver remedy called Simmon s Liver Regulator for biliousness and blues.
History of the Colored Race and Emancipation Day note
Governor Holt cites progress of the colored people in the South as evidence of friendly sentiment. The School History of the Negro Race from 1619 to 1891 outlines state statistics on wealth education religion and military service with biographical sketches and fifteen illustrations including Crispus Attacks and Toussaint L’Overture. Send $1.00 to E. A. Johnson, 116 W. South St., Raleigh, N. C. Jul 6.
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Holt
Crispus
Toussaint L’overture
E. A. Johnson
W. South St
Raleigh
N. C
Pianos on Instalments Offered by Manly B Ramos Co
A Richmond Virginia ad promotes piano ownership via installments. Buyers pay 25 dollars down and 10 dollars monthly until title transfers, contrasting with costly investment schemes. The store, at 903 Main near Ninth, invites home visits. Also a separate note touts cough relief tablets.
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Ninth and Main Streets
Manly B. Ramos & Co
Richmond
Have You Asthma Trial Offer From Dr Schiffman
Dr R Schiffman of St Paul Minnesota offers free mailed trial packages of Schahrmanns Asthma Cure to sufferers. The ad claims instant relief in worst cases and cures where others fail. Readers should send their address to the State Chronicle for a free trial.
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R. Schiffman
St. Paul
Minn
Scahrmann
State Chronicle
Stock Must Be Sold at Low Prices
A sale of boys suits in sizes 6 to 12 with short pants priced from 2 to 4 dollars and larger boys suits 10 to 18 years at half price. Men’s suits 34 to 41 and extra pants offered cheap. Gents furnishing goods included. Warr at 305 Fayetteville Street opposite Post Office urges quick cash sale. Sim for health and happiness, the bovn of all mankind.
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H. V. Warr
Fayetteville Street
Post Office
Overcoat Missing with Black Body and Red Lining
A caller reports a misplaced overcoat, black with a red sleeve lining, and asks readers to return it to the CHRONICLE office.
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Chronicle Office
Notices to claimants of North Carolina Agricultural Society
Persons with claims against the North Carolina Agricultural Society must send their bills to E. C. Beddingfield in Raleigh by February 1 for audit by the Society's Finance Committee. Arrangements will be made to settle all just claims. By order of the Executive. R. H. Battle, E. C. Beddingfield, Lost.
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North Carolina Agricultural Society
E. C. Beddingfield
Raleigh
R. H. Battlf
E. C
Beddingfield
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the State Chronicle
Ira A. Oursler
John W. Thompson
R. D. Robinson Pub. Co
Peele & Maynard, Attorneys
F. A. Daniels
Goldsboro
Jac. D. Briggs
D. Reid Parker
The
State Alliance
Bennett Smedes
Cuba
Superior Court
Ball Electric Lighting Company
W. P. Cline
Holly Grove Academy
Lexington
Newton
Catawba County
L. A. Coulter
H. C. Deal
Roanoke, Va
Miss Pearce
Col
T. B. Keogh
Colin M. Hawkins
Gas and Electric Light Works
Grand Lodge of Masons
Order
Wilmington
Lexington Dispatch
Fred Meares
Gov. Holt
Linwood
Church of the Good Shepherd
Mary Smedes
Gypsey Weir
S. J. Greenwood
Wilkes
James D. Smith
Lenoir
Yarboro
W. J. White
Warrenton Railway Company
John N. Staples
Greensboro
John D. Whitford
Newbern
John Gray Bynum
Morganton
C. L. Pettigrew
Plymouth
Savannah
Samuel Peronica
C. R. Scott
Williams Township
Chatham County
Tle
George
Yan Phou Lee
China
Yale Colege
N. Nash
Fifth Street M. E
Father Francis
St. Peter’s Catholic Church
Kate Mayer
Chronicle
Wake Superior Court
Gilead
Simmons
the Geological Survey
Cale and Digest
Simmons Liver
Ator
Kodak
S. A. Tillinghat
N. Bloodworth Street
Del
Esernarpt & Prscup
Jersey
Cloverdale
Exenarot & Perscvp
Esernarot & Prscvp
Royster
Simmons Liver Regulator
History of the
Rey Ely
Order of the Golden Red
Arch Ika A. Ours T. Sup. Sec
Rex
D. Robin
GN Pub
Jasteod
North
Carolin
Ladvisa
Catale
Seedom Aler
Morth Ave
Brovs
Pear
Wanet
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