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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1892
Page
4
A local note recalls a newborn boy born to S. H. Moss’ family who reportedly proclaims his politics with the first words I am a Democrat. The child is christened David Bennett Hill, named after a senator, amid local humor about alliances and public policy.
In United Press dispatch from Wheeling West Virginia on January 15, Michael Reilly leaves a will that imposes the death of his unborn grandchild before any estate division. The inheritance then goes only to descendants of the grandchildren. The youngest grandchild is six months old, and longevity suggests a delay of decades. The will likely be contested.
A large party attended the marriage of Frances Louise Hunt to George W. Montcastle on January 12 in Lexington. The ceremony in the Protestant Episcopal church followed a formal reception with extensive floral decorations, monograms, and choral music. The couple departed for a Southern tour after receiving numerous congratulatory telegrams.
All persons holding claims against the North Carolina Agricultural Society must send their bills to E C Beddingfield Raleigh by February 1 for audit by the Finance Committee. Arrangements will be made to settle all just claims. By order of the Executive Committee R H Battle President E C Beddingfield Secretary.
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