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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1892
Page
4
Maz temp 60, min 52, rainfall 0.04 inches. Raleigh forecast: fair turning threatening with rain by evening, much colder Friday and Saturday. Washington NC note: local showers this afternoon or night, westerly winds, colder Friday morning.
Home happenings list a busy Raleigh scene with Guy Brothers Minstrels tonight and a strong public interest in theatre. Reports also note a boiler explosion, a deadly streetcar accident with a dog, and a bustling city calendar of court, rail and legal matters shaping daily life.
Notices include W N Jones and Wesley Whitaker attachments and sales items for Thos H Briggs and Sons baby carriages, Manhattan Life Insurance Co statement, and T T Hay house for rent. The list reads like a local notices page with names and brief descriptions of services or actions.
The Methodist Educational Society of North Carolina will hold its second annual convention in Charlotte on April 13 and 14. Rev. W. A. Candler of Emory College, Ga., will speak Tuesday night on The Educational Outlook in the South. All interested in education are invited to attend.
The Chronicle quotes E. C. Smith denying any pledge to Senator Hill or others. He says his Washington trip was strictly business and NC voters are independent. He notes Hill is a strong nominee but that the people must decide) and praises Hill for opposing the force bill and his leadership.
The World’s Fair managers held an afternoon meeting with strong attendance. The board met with lady managers Mrs. George W. Kidder Mrs. Charles Price and Mrs. R. R. Cotten who requested a special appropriation to start work and was granted. An executive committee session last evening reported gratifying progress from the exhibits committee.
Croom versus Sugg argued by Geo Rountree for plaintiff and Swift Galloway for defendant Rackley versus Chestnutt argued by Allen Dortch and Aycock Daniels for plaintiff and D B Nicholson by brief for defendant Williams versus Railroad argued by Allen Dort h and W J Peele for plaintiff and F H Busbee for defendant Williams versus Albertson argued by Allen Dort h for plaintiff and H L Stevens for defendant
The Epworth league of Eden ton Street Methodist Church invites all city Methodists to a Sunday-school room reception tomorrow at eight. Music singing and recitations are planned. Attendance is free with no collection. The event aims to foster social fellowship among Methodists.
Major General James R. Carnahan, commander of the Uniform rank, Knights of Pythias of the World, to visit on the 14th. North and West divisions are strong. four or five in NC. Sir Walter Raleigh division meets at Phalanx lodge hall for reception planning. Col. Whitford of New Bern cites possible visits by Senators Manderson Ransom and others to New Bern Fair and northeastern fisheries in April.
Delays are dangerous. Take Sim mons Liver Regulator in time for dyspepsia biliousness and all diseases of the liver.
For three weeks the Caraleigh phosphate works have produced sulphuric acid for superphosphate. The acid strength has increased daily and is now ready for fertiliser production. Ground phosphate rock starts today and Eclipse Acid Phosphate and Eclipse Ammoniated Guano will be first market brands with plans for more brands next season.
General Glenn releases a detailed 1891 report with efficiency percentages for each unit. Gov. Holt and Mrs. Holt head to Norfolk on the 29th while Asheville officials pledge funds to bring the third and fourth regiments to the encampment. The state insane asylum board reelects officers and notes extensive building improvements and new fireproof stairways.
Manhattan Life Insurance Company operates in North Carolina with over ten million dollars in reserves and strong management. In 1891 its risks written totaled $128,580 with growth expected this year. John W. Thompson of Raleigh serves as General Agent.
A meeting of the State board of pharmacy will be held in Raleigh on March 15 and 16 to examine candidates for pharmacist licenses. Those seeking information may contact secretary William Simpson, Raleigh, N C. State papers should copy.
Raleigh Commandery No 4 K T plans a 7 30 pm meeting at its asylum to confer the order of the Rose Cross. Commander W A Wirsits issues the notice. An advertising line promotes Simmons Liver Regulator for digestion and bowel regulation.
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