Criticism of Rail Commission Sparks Public Debate
A State Chronicle column defends the Rail Commission amid unfriendly criticism. It argues the commission has reduced passenger and local freight rates, saved taxpayers money, and implemented a robust tariff system after three months in office. The author urges patience and fair assessment of the commission’s actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Chronicle
Railsad
Wight
Ceris Gad
Rts
Western Union Telegraph Co
Rates to North Carolina State Fair Greensboro Tickets on sale August 3 4 5
The Richmond and Danville railroad offers round trip fares to Greensboro North Carolina from several points for the State Fair travel August 3 4 5 with valid return August 8 1891 Fares listed include Charlotte 3 15 Winston Salem 1 20 and Goldsboro 3 05 plus intermediate points in similar proportion The notice also includes a testimonial about P P P thus promoting the tonic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Greensboro
Richmond & Danville Railroad
N. C
Charlotte
Winston-Salem
Durhasy
Coceceenses
Henderson
Raleigh
Hola
Goldsboro
Aleigh and Gaston Railroad
Ichmond & Danville
NORTE
Daily
Pose. & Mail
Aily
Sun
Richmond
Burkeville
Keysville
Danville
Branklin
Vom Ly
Vwais
Mirr. Ly
Durham
SEA
SCTE
Pasa
San
Salisbury
Lincon
Statesvil
Mace i
Asheville
Zilliam Hot Springs
Ifen Arren Pains
Kitt
Frankli
Spartanburg
Wake For
Greenville Eetee
Mill Brook
Atlanta
Pete Eeene
Ar Raleigh
St. Charlotte
Columbia
Louisburg Railroad
Augusta
Louisburg
Franklinton
Ar. Charlotte
John C. Winder
L. T. Myers
WM. Amith
Ene
Aleigh
Statesville
Ar. Salisbury
Passeer Freight & Ly
Golds
Merry Oaks
Moncure
Sanford
Cameron
South
Pin
Averdeen
Arri
Pittsboro
J.C. Wineter
Gen’l
A. T. Myers
WM. Smith
Carthage Railroad
Carthage St. A.m
E Car & m
Carthage
C. Penny
Rates Grand Land Sale Burlington N C
Burlington N C travel rates announced by Rates Grand Land Sale and Danville Railroad for round trips to Burlington from nearby and distant points. Fares vary by distance with July 31 and August travel windows and return by August 3. Passengers from Durham Raleigh Goldsboro Selma Henderson Winston Salem and Greensboro listed with specific amounts. W A Turn D P A. Disinfection remedies mentioned as medical promotional content.
Fall Term Opens with New Pianos and 22 Staff
The notice announces the start of the Fall Term on September 3 1861 led by Professor A Bauman with twenty two officers and teachers and twenty new pianos available. It invites readers to send for the catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. Bauman
Public Auction of Norris & Carter Debts in Raleigh
Trustees W G Upchurch M T Norris announce a cash public auction at Wake County Courthouse door on Monday July 20 1891 at 12 oclock for all notes accounts and other evidences of debt belonging to Norris and Carter. A list may be seen by application to the trustees. Sale continued to Monday August 3. July 10 1893 7 11 tds
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. B. Norris
P. A. Carter
Raleigh
Norris & Carter
Court ‘Ouse
Wake County
W. G. Upchurch
M. T. Norris
Lazisia
Hall
Court House
N.C
Oberlin
N. C
W. H. Moore
Ed. Smith
Larkin S. Hall
Said Hall
B. F. Montague
Atlantic Coast Line Schedule Summary June 7 1891
Wilmington to Weldon and branches schedule listing daily and Sunday trains with times to Goldsboro Selma Tarboro Weldon and connections via Clinton Warsaw and Raleigh lines. Includes branches Nashville Rocky Mount Williamston Plymouth Greenville Smithfield and Bay Line connections with key stations and train numbers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Magnolia
Warsaw
Kilam
Goldsboro
Fayetteville
Selma
Wileon
Ly Wilson
B’y Mount
Tarboro
Weldon
Scotland Neck
Weldon Penn
Halifax
Greenville
Kinston
Teenville
Williamston
N. C
Plymouth
Plymouthly
Midland
Smithfield
Smithfied
N.C
Nashville
Rocky Mount
Spring Hope
Clinton
Fast Mail
Semee
Richmond Raleigh Routes and Timetable Details
Historic timetable consolidates train departures and arrivals between West Point Richmond Raleigh via Keysville and through coach services. Includes daily and Sunday exceptions, connection points at Durham Oxford Keysville Richmond and Washington terminus lines. Highlights Pullman Sleeper services on several routes with full schedules and railroad official credits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Richmond
Danville
Raleigh
Denniston Junction
Atlantic
Lynchburg
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
W.N. Mitchell
Gen’l Supt
West Point
Keysville
Oxford
Henderson
Washington
Southwestern Vestibule
Atlanta
W.gton
Greensboro
Salisbury
Charlotte
Goldsboro
Baltimore
Pullman Buffett
New York
Fess
Asheville
Knoxville
Tenn
New Orleans
Montgomery
Pullman _ Buffett
Salispee
R.R Bridgers
W. A Turk
Rome A
N. C
H.green
J. L. Taylor
Ag’t
Eae ‘Ton
Richmona
Also Mentioned on This Page
The
R. R
Commission
Stilen
Fra
Mobile
Talsa
Exiza Topp
Grand Land Sale
Burlington, N.C
Richmond and
Burlington
Winston- Salem
W. A. Turn
Simmons Liver Regulator
Institute
James Dinwiddie, M. A
Univ. of Va
Raleigh, N. C
Roanoke College
Indian Territory
Mexico
Japan
Salem Free
Julius D. Dreher
D& W-1m
Oak Ridge Institute
J. A
M. H. Hart
Oak Ridge, N.C
Oxford Female Seminary
Orr. N. Penick
Annual. Watton
M. W. Rountree
Mars. N. Penick
GO. A. Jenkins
Bettie Jordan
A. L. Walton
Mies
N. Penick
Anna Waizennegger
Stuttgard Conservatory
Germany
C. A. Reynolds
New England Conservatory
Massachusetts
Art
Mies Sue W. Hall
EB. R. Best
A. A. Rurges
Wtt
Oxroxp
J.T. Norton
Marion, N.C
Atlantic Coast Line
Wilmington & Weldon R. R
Bay Line
John FP. Divine
J. R. Kenly
T. M. Emerson
Agt
Cape Fear & Yadkin
Fayet Eville
Fayeeville
T . Greensboro
Walnut Cove
Mt. Airy
L. Bennettaville
Maxton
L. Maxton
Ramseur
Madison
Ann
Greenaboro
Winton
Rameeur
Y. E. Kyle
N’l
J. W. Fry
Swannanoa
Asheville, N. C
Howell Cob
Silas E. Warren
Wilson
BW. C
Wilmington St
Fayetteville St
Hargett St
West Street
Hargett Street
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!