Weather and city notes from Raleigh in late July
The Chronicle reports showers and cooler weather for Virginia and continued rain with steady temperatures for the Carolinas. It notes business moves, a new Swindell store, a bank fresco, a painting project, and various local civic updates including jail counts and parade preparations.
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the Chronicle
Washington, D. C
Virginia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Charlotte
Travellers Active Around Raleigh and Nearby
Col. Thos M Argo is off at Granville court. Ed V Denton and bride returned from a tour of Northern cities. Dr B S Utley of Holly Springs in the city today. Mrs M T Norris and children visiting her father J A Norris. FH R Huggins back from a pleasure trip over eastern North Carolina. C T Bailey Jr returned from New York. Mrs M Rosenthal went to Charleston to visit relatives. S M Jones internal revenue officer reports capturing another illicit distillery in Harnett county. Eugene P Alben of Winston in Raleigh on business. WY Pell and daughters Katie and Sallie and Mrs W H Puckett of Smithfield visiting relatives. Kate Clendenin of Graham passing through city homeward from visit with Ella Johnson. Rep R H Gower of Johnston in Raleigh disposing of cotton crop. Alice L Jones accompanying brother Willie toward Europe to Greensboro then stay with relatives. Rev Levi Branson D D returned from NC Local Ministers Conference at Rutherford College. Samuel P Henszey of Egypt Coal Mines and Thes A Davids of Wilson among North Carolinians at Yarboro House.
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Ed. V. Denton
Bride
B. S. Utley
Holly Springs
M. T. Norris
J. A. Norris
FH. R. Huggins
North Carolina
C. T. Bailey, Jr
New York
R. H. Gower
Johnston
Raleigh
Alice L. Jones
Willie
Europe
Greensboro
Young patriot gift from children to soldiers praised
A letter from Souisbury North Carolina dated July 25 thanks Capt W C Stronach. A sister and I sent another dollar nearly all of it and hope the soldiers are faring well. The CHR on ICcLE commends the gesture and urges similar kindness from adults.
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W. C. Stronach
Souisbury
N. C
Mr. Stronach
Jno
Dedication Sunday At West End Baptist Mission
The West End Baptist Mission on Hillsboro Street was dedicated Sunday afternoon with a highly praised sermon by Dr. J. W. Carter. The Gothic building, costing 1560 dollars, will shine with carpet and lamps after a raised collection. The 1st Baptist church and city denomination celebrate this new revival for Christ.
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West End
Hillsboro St
J. W. Carter
1St Baptist Church
Upchurch Mansion Sold to Shaffer for 6100
The Upchurch Mansion, owned by Mr. Chas. D. Upchurch, was sold for $6,100 to Mr. A. W. Shaffer under a mortgage and deed of trust, transferred from Ma. R. S. Tucker to Col. A. W. Shaffer. Hon. John Nichols bought two acres in Oberlin for $41 and six lots near A. and M. College for $265. A lot in East Raleigh was purchased by Mr. DE. B. Avera for $132.50.
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Chas. D. Upchurch
A. W. Shaffer
Col
Ma. R. S. Tucker
John Nichols
Oberlin
A. and M. College
East Raleigh
DE. B. Avera
Wiss Waddell to Sing at Exposition Festival
The Musical Festival for the Ex position promises a grand success with Mayor Thos Badger T R Purnell C F Lumsden Robert Burk head A C Haskett and William Grimes on the committee of arrangements. Miss Nellie Waddell of Smithfield consents to be a vocalist.
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Thos. Badger
T. R. Purnell
C. F. Lumsden
Robert Burkhead
A. C. Haskett
William Grimes
Nellie Waddell
Smithfield
Prickly Ash Poke Root Potassium Health Tonic
People wonder how quickly health improves with P P P a tonic made from prickly ash poke root and potassium. The article explains the combination uses home woods roots and herbs to restore health rapidly.
Burlington Expects Rapid Growth Ahead in North Carolina
Burlington sits on the North Carolina Railroad 21 miles from Greensboro 38 from Durham and 60 from Raleigh with a population of 2500. The town touts multiple industries including N C R R shops cotton mills a coffin factory a bank hotel churches and schools. A land sale is advertised for August 1 highlighting forthcoming tobacco warehouses a plug tobacco factory new mills and ongoing construction. The county fair at Burlington in October is noted for its strong dividends and healthy climate.
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Burlington
North Carolina
Greensboro
Durham
Raleigh
Embroidered Skirtings Featured in Tucker & Co Specials
Tucker and Co advertises embroidered skirtings with a promise of good weather for wearing them. It claims customers get finer patterns for the money, urging buyers to take advantage of the new stock.
House-Keepers Urged to Prepare for Exposition
Raleigh residents urged to ready homes for the Exposition with a special sale of house-furnishing goods by W H Tucker and Co. beginning today Wednesday July 29 offering lower prices during a quiet shopping period.
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Raleigh
W.H. & R.S. Tucker & Co
Great Sale of House Furnishings by Tucker & Co
Our buyer returns from Northern markets with carpets curtains linens towels quilts and more at prices guaranteed to be as low as any house in the trade. Goods bought during the dull season for cash. sale now to give patrons maximum savings. W H and R S Tucker and Co.
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W.H. & R. S. Tucker & Co
Pre Exposition Carpet sale urged with early buy offer
The notice urges buyers to prepare for the Exposition now not later and to purchase at lower prices. It offers to store carpets for later laying and announces the store room floor has been cleared for carpet displays starting July 29 as customers enter from Fayetteville Street.
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Fayetteville Street
W.H
R.S. Tucker & Co
Closing Out Sale at McGee and Moseley Complete Soon
Special notices announce the full stock liquidation at McGee and Moseley with prices aimed to attract buyers. Also promoted are a mammoth excursion to Richmond on August 12 by Hope Lodge Odd Fellows, a music teaching position, and a testimonial for Simmons Liver Regulator.
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McGee & Moseley’s
Mammoth
Richmond
Hope
Alt Lodge
Grand United Order of Odd Fellows
Odd Fellows
Morris Watts
Warren A. Alston
An Interesting Collection For Fall Sale At Tucker Co
A collection of chinaware pottery lamps and china ware found during cleaning is offered at the Wilmington Street entry with current sale prices. Advertising blurbs promote Abbot's East India Corn Paint and King’s Royal Germeteur with claims of corn removal and digestive relief.
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Wilmington Street
W.H.& R. S. Tucker & Co
Wanted four or five sales ladies at Swindell's store
The advertisement seeks four or five accomplished sales ladies with good experience in dry goods to join Swindell's staff. A good salary is offered. Applications by mail accepted through August 10. The notice also states that, until that date, sales will continue at cost in both stores.
Bradycrotine Aids Headache Relief Without Aftereffects
A brief note states Bradycrotine relieves periodic headaches and leaves no adverse aftereffects, offering a safe option for sufferers.
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H. Fleming
Peter Fleming
Thos. H. Briggs
Logan City
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W. H. Pace
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James Taylor
Justice Marconi
Terry Roberts
Painter’s Union No. 1
Charles M. Busbee
Raleigh Street Railway
Dr. C. Durham
J. N. Cheek
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Apex
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City of
Oaks
T. W. Dobbin
Tucker
Page
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China
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Wake X Roads Church
Wharton
Willie P. Mangum
Winston Baseball Club
St. Louis
Exposition Grounds
J. L. Stocking
Indiana
Yarboro House
W. W. Green
Miss Blackwall
Atlanta, Ga
Morehead City
W. D. Turner
Iredell
Senate
B. S. Jerman
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Adams Building
Florence
Katie McMackin
Annie Hill
Charlotte Grimes
Maggie Cowper
Eliza Skinner
Geo. Thompson
Blowing Rock
Hickory
Lina
McDonald
Col. Thos. M. Argo
Granville Court
Eugene P. Alben
Winston
WY. C. Pell
Katie
Sallie
W. H. Puckett
Kate Clendenin
Graham
Ella Johnsoh
Levi Branson
D. D
Rutherford College
Messrs
Samuel P. Henszey
Egypt Coal Mines
Thes. A. Davids
Wilson
M Henderson
Upcheurch
Wiss Waddell
W.H. & B.S. Tucker & Co
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McGee & Moseley
S. F. Morpecat
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Simmons Liver Regulator
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Frankford
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Swindell’s
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Asheville
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M. D
Pigeon River
N.C
Jules
ROYA
Tatter
Government
Epwards & Broventus
Raleigh, N. C
Liebig
Burnhams
A.B
STROM
Grocers
Bakers and Candy Man
Shafer
Mott
Bottl
Schweppe
Bomerget. Va
Sale
East Martin Street
Reidence
A. W. Harwood
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