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Newspaper

The State Chronicle

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1891

Page

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Ex President Cleveland Welcomed as Summer Resident

United Press reports Barnstable County honored ex president Grover Cleveland as a summer resident. Over 200 guests arrived by special train to Buzzards Bay. A public reception and a Casino dinner followed with Henry C. Thatcher presiding as Cleveland spoke on ex presidents and national responsibility.

Ianpwicn Mass Peor Barnstable County Cleveland Buzzards Tug Boston Kienry C. Thatcher Yarmouth Thatcher U.S

P. P. P. touted for old sores and ulcers in ad copy

An old newspaper ad promotes P. P. P. Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium as a cure for skin eruptions, syphilis, and chronic sores claiming a health blessing from its use. The copy appeals to readers seeking relief from persistent diseases with herbal medicine.

Brave Miss Katie Williams in Raleigh drawing support

Katie Williams, daughter of a Confederate invalid, campaigns in Raleigh to raise funds for buying a home for her family and to donate her painting Easter Greeting to St. John's Hospital or the Soldiers' Home. She seeks $1 subscriptions from citizens, with endorsements from Grady Governor Gordon and others.

Katie Williams Miss Williams Raleigh Henry W. Grady Gordon Henry W. Grapy Miss. Williams

New York Weekly Bank Statement Highlights Weekly Shifts

The New York bank statement shows a surplus reserve of 1 220 650 dollars, loans rising 1 887 600, specie up 739 200, legal tender up 32 600, deposits up 2 056 200 and circulation up 181 300. Col Crenshaw is Dead.

New York

Col. Jas. B. Crenshaw Dies in Virginia Sudden Collapse

Ricamonp Virginia July 25 Col. Jas B Crenshaw died suddenly today as he climbed steps to the Planters warehouse collapsing from what is believed an attack of vertigo. He died within minutes.

Ricamonp Jas. B. Crenshaw Planters

Pensacola Launch Not Blown Up As Reported

United Press reports a Pensacola steam launch blew up on June 1 with five killed by a Condell torpedo, but the Navy Department found no confirmation and determined the Pensacola was not in Chilean waters on that date.

Washington Chili Pensacola

P. P. P. Noted Remedy for Rheumatism Malaria and Syphilis

For Rheumatish, Malaria and Syphilis, P. P. P. Pricily Ash Poke Root and Potassium is claimed as the best known remedy in the period’s medical advertisements.

Winston Blues Complete Perfect Game In Charleston win

Winston's Blues defeated the Charlestons 13 to 3 at Athletic Park as Colcolough pitched well for Charleston but Winston hitters dominated. Quarles Keefer backed them with strong pitching and defense as Winston moves to Columbia then Charleston later in the week with McGann Keeley slated for the first Columbia game. Other major league scores feature Boston 3 New York 13 and Brooklyn 15 Philadelphia 2 with Cleveland 14 Chicago 15 in a night of strong offense.

Charveston N. C Winston Athletic Park Charlestons North Carolina Colcolough Charleston Quarles Keefer Winstons Columbia McGann Keeley Boston New York Clarkson Bennett Welch Clark Battin Morrill Pittsburg Pittsburgh Cincinnati King and Mack Mullane Harrington McQuade Brooklyn Philadelphia Levett and Kinslow Esper Clements Lynch Cleveland Chicago Young Zimmer Luby Brown Nicholas Kittredge Hearst

P. P. P. Promoted as Superior Spring Medicine

A spring medicine praised as the best tonic and strengthener. The ad claims P. P. P. drives out malaria and invigorates the system, offering a cure for various spring ailments and improving overall condition. It emphasizes vigor and appetite enhancement.

P. P.P

Fayetteville F I L I Receives Support for Confederate Gray Uniforms

Fayetteville North Carolina July 25 reports the North Carolina State Guard Association resolutions at Wrightsville praised the Fayetteville Independent Light Infantry for wearing the Confederate gray uniforms. telegrams from across the state congratulated the unit. About 100 veterans depart next week for the Wrightsville Veterans Encampment and Reunion on the 29th.

Fayetteville N.C North Carolina State Guard Association Wrightsville Veterans

Henry Stanley Sustains Leg Injury Abroad

Geneva dispatch reports explorer Henry M. Stanley fracturing his left thigh bone after a slip while mountain climbing with his wife Muerren. The accident occurred during their stay in the area, with details confirming a serious leg injury and hospitalization anticipated.

London Geneva Henry M. Stanley Muerren Stanley

The New Cruiser Awarded to William Crump & Sons

Secretary Tracy awards cruiser No. 13 contract to William Crump & Sons Ship and Engine Building Co for 2 690 000 dollars. Bath Iron Works of Maine offered the same price but Crumps speed up construction. The vessel must reach 21 knots for four hours and be among the speediest ships.

Washington, D. C Tracy William Crump & Sons Ship and Engine Building Co Bath Iron Works Maine Crumps

Travels and returns of locals from various trips

Mr. Ed M Enniss returned yesterday after a pleasure trip to Carolina beach and Ocean View. Mrs. Josephus Daniels, Miss Belle Bagley and Master David Bagley came back from Wilmington. Mrs. Sallie Kingdom and George visited Charleston, S C and are now with Mr. Jno S Keith. A Dughi returned last evening from the North with goods. Collector Elihu White, Hon Jno Nichols and Post Master A W Shaffer returned from Asheville where they attended the Protective Tariff League meeting.

Ed. M. Enniss Carolina Beach Ocean View Josephus Daniels Belle Bagley David Bagley Wilmington Mr. A. Dughi Elihu White Jno. Nichols A. W. Shaffer Asheville Protective Tariff League

Musical Festival by the Colored People in Raleigh

Announcement that both colored and white residents will hold a musical festival in Raleigh during the Exposition. G H Mial will manage the festival and a convention to discuss musical topics aims to raise interest in music among North Carolina colored communities. Raleigh choirs and glee clubs are invited.

Raleigh G. H. Mial

The Forsyth Riflemen Visit Charleston and Win Praise

The Forsyth Riflemen, a company of handsome young men, arrived by train and toured the capital before departing. They gathered at the CaRoniIcLe office for the latest papers and earned great praise at the State Encampment in Charleston.

Charleston CaRoniIcLe Office Cnronictr

Constable Shoots U.S. Marshal in Kentucky

Moreneap Ky July 25 A constable named Simms shot and instantly killed United States Marshal George Armstrong here last night Armstrong was escorting moonshiners to Louisville when a hog was killed on the road near Simms home and the fatal confrontation followed Local authorities investigated the shooting and the case drew swift attention from state law enforcement.

Moreneap Simms United States George Armstrong Armstrong Louisville

Mrs Hopkins Searles Dies in Meruien Mansion

Meruien Mass July 25 Mrs Hopkins Searles wife of Edward F Searles and widow of Mark Hopkins died this morning from la grippe at her mansion Her wealth is estimated at 40 000 000 Her first husband left an estate valued at 60 000 000 Rev K M Perkins Augusta Ark promotes Bradycrotine as a headache cure

The United Press Meruien Mass Hopkins Searles Edward F. Searles New York Mark Hopkins Pacific Slope

Church Appointments and Consecrations Across Western North Carolina

Bishop Lyman announces a schedule of church appointments and consecrations in Buncombe and neighboring counties from August into September. Events include services at St Andrew's Buncombe St Mary Miradale St David Cullowhee and others with Holy Communion and diocesan mission offerings noted.

St. Mary’s Miradale Sylva St. David’s Cullowhee Cashier’s Valley Flat Rock Hendersonville Saluda Tryon City St. Paul’s Henderson County Calvary Church Henderson County Bowman’s Bluff Brevard Trinity Chapel Asheville

A Cotton Chopper Inventor Claims Big Fortune

Wake County farmer W H J Goodwin has sent a cotton chopper invention to Washington for patent. He says the machine can chop and bale ten acres of cotton per day and has been tested for over ten years. Farmers who have seen it call it the solution to lower costs and expect successful patent issuance with a forthcoming public demonstration.

W. H. J. Goodwin Wake County Washington, D. C Goodwin

The Encampment Brings Praise for Governor's Guards

The Governor's Guards return from Wrightsville proud of a brilliant encampment. Reports deny any disorder and praise the riot and skirmish drills. The city guards played a large role in the success and North Carolina's military bears itself well in peace or war.

Wrightsville North Carolina

Destructive Dallas Fire Destroys Shop and Nearby Warehouses

A large blaze in Dallas began shortly after midnight at J. B. Cowan & Co liquor store and spread to adjacent buildings including Benbrook School Furniture and Ben Wolfe & Co storage. Sanger Bros. lose 500 bales of cotton stored with Wolfe. the opera house under construction narrowly escaped. Total loss about 250000 with 100000 insured.

Dallas Texas United Press J. B. Cowan & Company Benbrook School Furniture Company Ben Wolfe & Co Brewers’ Storage Company Sanger Bros Wolfe Opera

Trains Collide Killing Seven in Middletown Ohio

A Dayton Cash Register Company picnic excursion collided with a freight near Middleton Ohio after nine o clock evening. Seven people were killed and twenty or more injured with many in fatal condition, all in Middleton and Carlisle facilities as responders worked to aid victims.

Middleton Ohio United Press Cincinnati Hamilton Middletown Dayton Cash Register Company Woods Dale Island Great Miami Dayton Woods Dale Carlisle

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Syfland Wis CITI Miss Katie Williams Georgia New York Weekly Bank Col. Crenshaw Winston Sax Victo Rious Blues the Chronicle Association Philadelphia—Athletic Sanders Milligan Foreman McGuire Mahoney Columbus St. Louis Dolan Donahue Dwyer Boyle Kerins Baltimore McMahon Robinson Buffington Murphy Davis Kelly Fitzgerald Ryan Ferguson Fayetteville Lights Infantry Henry Stanley Other City News Forsyth Riflemen Marshal Armstrong United Pres K. M. Perkins Augusta, Ark Lyman Old Fort St. Andrew’s Buncombe County Hot Springs Haw Creek Beaver Dam Trinity Church Waynesville
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