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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 26, 1891
Page
4
A writer denounces child begging as ruinous to girls and mothers alike. He cites cases of mothers exploiting daughters, argues for court intervention to place the girl in a home, and urges the public to aid genuinely poor families without enabling begging.
At the encampment the State Guard Association of North Carolina formed as a branch of the National Guard Association. Elected officers include President General J. D. Glenn and First Vice President General John W. Cotten. Delegates to the National Guard Association meet in Washington DC include Capt. W. B. Royster Jr. Col. W. C. Jones Maj. W. A. Bobbitt and Col. J. T. Anthony.
Reporter H. H. Warp describes W. C. Davis awaiting execution in a steel cage as of July 21 in Fort Worth Texas. Davis clings to faith and prays while his mother’s supporters petition for a life sentence or reprieve. If not stayed, Davis faces hanging on August 10 after a verdict for the killing of Evans.
Third day reports show strong evangelistic work across the state. New officers to be chosen Saturday at the Tabernacle meeting in Buruerroro Corvece. Rates to the North Carolina State Horticultural Fair at Greensboro offered by the Richmond and Danville railroad for August 3–5.
Summer health and recreation in Linville and Grandfather Mountain area promoted as a cool retreat. Regular sales of real estate start in Linville on June 1 with residence and business lots offered at private sale only.
The Bingham School near Raleigh on the Richmond and Danville line is moved to Asheville for private reasons. All school property including barracks, recitation rooms, mess hall, residences, bath houses, grounds, and 380 acres is for sale with improvements exceeding 30000 dollars. Prospecting buyers may inquire to Mrs. Woé Brinenam, Bingham School, N C. Also notices seek a music teaching position and advertise Ely's Cream Balm testimonials from Raleigh and Rutland for cold relief.
Roanoke Female College in Danville Virginia announces its thirty third annual session starts September 2. The college claims no superior in the South for scholarships in ancient and modern languages sciences music and art. Free hand drawing calisthenics and elocution. Moderate terms. Send for catalogue. J T Averett president J C C Dunford assistant president.
Long noted Moore County springs attract buyers and build a hotel after an 1890 analysis confirms mineral content. Investors purchase 700 acres around Jackson Springs and open Jackson Springs Hotel for public use.
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