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Newspaper

The State Chronicle

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1891

Page

8

Sale of Land in Oberlin Listed by Northet Jeffries

Washington Chronicle lists Northet Jeffries sale of land in Oberlin. Weather forecast for Virginia and North Carolina shows showers and stationary temperatures with light varying winds. South Carolina expected showers and similar temperatures with south winds.

W.B Mann & Co.—Butter, &c Northet Jeffries Oberlin the Chronicle Washington, D. C Virginia North Carolina South Carolina

Postponed Bicycle Tournament and Raleigh News Roundup

The Bicycle Tournament has been postponed to next month. Richmond Terminal Railroad stock closed at 11 on the New York market yesterday. $60,000 of the direct tax fund has been distributed to state citizens. A Farmers Alliance Rally is billed for August 8 at Rocky Mount. The street car line now reaches Penitentiary Avenue and ties extend to Temple's store.

Richmond Terminal New York Farmers’ Alliance Rocky Mount Penitentiary Avenue Temple General Assembly Mary C. Daniels Wilson Josephus Daniels Franklin Macon County Chas. C. Daniels Raleigh Capitol Square Exposition Grounds Hillsboro

Travelers and visitors gather in Raleigh notes

Numerous visitors and residents are listed in Raleigh including J H Mullens now of Nashville Miss Mariette Betts visiting Miss Emma Walker Ed Barbee of Barbee Thompson and J A Ramsay of the Progressive Farmer. Also reports on Captain Thomas W Mason’s return to duty and Will Wynne Raleigh’s champion bicyclist heading to New York.

Mariette Betts Emma Walker East Hargett Street Una Pace Una Bailey Neuse Ed. B. Barbee Barbee & Thompson Chase City J. A. Ramsay The Progressive Farmer Salisbury

Mrs Sch Fleming Rites Noted At Briggs Residence

Mrs SH Fleming widow of Peter Fleming is remembered at the Briggs residence with funeral services at the First Baptist Church to follow. I O O F Seaton Gales Lodge No 4 announces a regular meeting at 8 pm with second degree conferred and other matters requiring all members.

Seaton Gales Lodge No. 4 Odd Fellows

New Music Teacher Joins Louisburg Female College

Louisburg Female College adds Miss Annie McDonald of Picton Nova Scotia as the new music instructor. She graduates from the New England Conservatory of Music and brings twelve years of teaching experience. Conservatory methods will be used with weekly lectures on Harmony and advanced theory.

Louisburg Female College S. D. Bagley Tourgee Boston Conservatory of Music Annie McDonald Pictou Nova Scotia New England Conservatory of Music

Veterans From Soldiers Home Reach Wrightsville

A delegation from the Soldiers Home accompanied by a group of veterans traveled to Wrightsville yesterday. The veterans named to represent the home include D. P. Ramseur B. F. Taylor W. K. Aldridge Aaron Malone and several others led by Ordnance Sergeant 52d N. C. Troops T. A. Richardson acting steward in charge of the veterans.

Wrightsville D. P. Ramseur B. F. Taylor W. K. Aldridge Aaron Malone W. A. Buis William Poe Henry Herring Anderson G. W. Marshall G. M. Justice Nathan Carter P. M. Brown William Hoston Nathan Brady T. A. Richardson N. C

Ely's Cream Balm Heals Long-Standing Catarrh

An elderly U.S. attorney from Washington reports complete cure from ten years of chronic catarrh using Ely's Cream Balm. He praises the simple remedy and its effectiveness.

Ely Henry Billings U. 8 Pees Atty Washington, D

Petition to pardon D. C. Keever cited in Forest City visitors

Mr A A Abernethy of Forest City and W A Self of Newton arrive to plead for the pardon of D C Keever of Keeverstown who was jailed five years for burning his store to profit from insurance. The petition bears 200 Catawba county citizens and endorsements from judges a prosecutor a colonel and state representatives.

A. A. Abernethy Forest City W. A. Self Newton D. C. Keever Keeversville Keever Catawba County W. A. Hoke C. A. Ci

Prof Harper Resigns Principal Post for Dawson School

Mr Frank M Harper resigns after one year as principal of Raleigh Graded School and accepts the principalship of the graded school in Dawson Georgia at a handsome salary. Raleigh School Board reluctantly accepts. He is an energetic instructor and aims for future success, with hopes to return to North Carolina.

Raleigh Graded School Dawson Frank M. Harper Raleigh School Board Harper Chron Icle North Carolina

Land Sale Ad for Burlington North Carolina Town Growth

A vivid prospectus highlights Burlington NC as a thriving rail centered town 21 miles from Greensboro and 60 miles from Raleigh. It cites factories shops and plans including cotton mills warehouses schools churches hotels and a county fair with expected dividends. An advertisement notes a big land sale to occur on August 1st.

Burlington Greensboro Durham Raleigh Methodist

Purse Lost in Railroad Yard Reward Offered

A purse lost between Central Depot and N C Car Works on the R and G railroad yard contained four ten dollar bills and two five dollar bills. A reward is offered for its return by leaving it at this office.

Central Depot N. C

Parrots and Canaries Offered by A Ducat

A Ducat advertises a fine lot of parrots and canaries to suit buyers’ wishes.

A. Ducat

Birds versus the ladies and the dress song claim

The article argues that a bird’s feather color has nothing to do with its song much as a lady’s dress does not affect her voice. It questions ties between appearance and vocal talent, suggesting attire cannot grant true accomplishment in singing.

State Chronicle

Court of Inquiry Adjourns on Van Vranken Theft Case

The Court of Inquiry at Norfolk Navy Yard has adjourned and sent its findings to the Navy Department. No action has been taken by the Secretary of the Navy on the Paymaster Clerk Van Vranken case.

United Press Washington, D. C Court of Inquiry Norfolk Navy Yard van Vranken Navy Department

Tucker firm promotes early Exposition stock and sales

Special notices advertise early stock for the Exposition with carpet sales at Wilmington Street and Fayetteville Street entrances. Prices are claimed to be lower than cost or later, and options include carpet laying now or later, plus new table damask, napkins and towels bought cash in New York to pass savings to customers.

Wilmington St Fayetteville St W. JH. & R. S. Tucker & Co New York W. HH. & R. S. Tucker & Co

Swindell to Move Racket Store to New 206 Fayetteville St

Swindell announces a new large and handsome store to be finished by August 10. The Big Racket Store will be moved from the corner of Martin and Wilmington to 206 Fayetteville Street. He departs for New York on August 15 to purchase fresh stock for the mammoth shop.

Swindell Martin and Wilmington Streets Fayetteville Street New York D. T. Swisverr

Wanted A music teaching position in city or country

Short classified notice seeks a music teaching post in Raleigh North Carolina. Respond to B. at the State Chronicle care. Ju 24 101.

Care State Chronicle Raleigh N. C

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