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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1891
Page
8
Washington reports warmer conditions for North Carolina with southerly winds and fair weather. Raleigh and vicinity can expect warmer, mostly cloudy skies with no rain on Thursday.
Local notes report an Exposition week with West Virginia and Winston-Salem days. The stage show features A Breezy Time at the theatre on Friday and Saturday while civic projects advance with streetcar extensions and paving. The health and weather summaries accompany community updates and commemorations.
Metropolitian Hall lists current ads including Wanted and Buckle for Sale items in the public notices column. The index highlights ongoing classified listings and commerce opportunities. The short notices name categories and items ready for purchase or inquiry.
Miss Lillian Taylor from Goldsboro and Miss Ida Adams return to the city. Mrs. W. P. Wetherell of Washington, D C visits Mrs. C B Edwards at 119 West Martin. Col John W Hinsdale leaves for the North as president of Grimm Brownstone and Improvement Co. Ex Governor Pinchback of Louisiana is in town and will speak at the Exposition grounds after an informal reception. A child in Kate Farrar's house drank lye and remains in critical condition. Retail Grocers Protective Association meets November 5 at 4 30 p m with a full attendance urged. the delinquent list is at the secretary for distribution.
Yesterday the Supreme Court heard six district six matters including lumphreys v Trustees and Ward v Railroad with defendants represented by E S Martin S C Weill and Haywood Haywood. Dibbrell v Insurance was submitted on briefs with Zollicoffer and Hinsdale for the parties. Appeals from the seventh district are set for Monday listing state v Black Boykin v Buie McLean v Breece Averitt v Elliott and others including Bank v Burns and Bank v Grimm.
C. R. Cawthorn a Selma carpenter who fled Raleigh with his landlady widow Smith reconciled with his wife at the Sheriff’s office. He pledged a $50 bond for court appearance, was discharged, and left for Selma with his wife. The Smith woman remains in Chattanooga. It is said Cawthorn was captured in Chattanooga.
The city health secretary reports Raleigh had 18 deaths in October 5 whites 13 colored 5 under age five and 33 births 21 whites 12 colored. Death rate 1 in 833 with no typhoid deaths. November 11 features a Baltimore regiment parade and Odd Fellows procession to the Exposition. About 12 horses lead a sale at George D Bennett’s stables. Seaton Gales Lodge 64 meets at 712 and invites Manteo Lodge. Milton Nobles new play A Son of Thespis draws crowds and praise for its fresh script and lively staging.
A faulty gearing caused an elevator at the Alice iron furnace to plunge 80 feet this morning. Laborers Henry Williams and Robert Owens were killed instantly.
Private wedding at 12 oclock unites Dr J A Stevens of Clinton and Miss Lucy Herring daughter of Dr N B Herring Rev H W Battle officiating The couple departed by the north bound train for Washington City and other Northern cities lasting happy journey follows.
Advertises Bucklens Arica Salve as a remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and claims it cures piles with money back if not satisfied. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold at John Y. Machines.
The entire stock of ladies skirts mis ses and childrens cloaks at McGee and Moseley's is being closed out at and below wholesale cost under S F Morpecat trustee.
Tomorrow November 6 a big lot of ladies and misses rubber shoes goes for 20c per pair and children’s at 15c. On Monday November 9 a large line of children’s black seamless hose sells for 10c per pair, marked down from 25c. Also many other bargains. In our shoe department an immense assortment of mens womens and childrens shoes in all sizes styles and prices. Yours truly D T Swindee.
Visitors may purchase Salted Jordan Almonds in half pound packages and a large invoice of Gordon & Dilworth preserved cherries pears quinces peaches and strawberries. The notice notes the fresh supply and highlights the city as a place to buy these edible gifts.
A business notice proclaims cash sales only and rejects credit terms. The ad argues cash pricing allows lower prices than credit buyers and refuses to extend goods on approval. D. T. Swinve cu.
A letter from Oscoop North Carolina dated October 5 1891 states Hinesey reports he is well since being discharged in October 757 and expresses gratitude for Dr Daniel’s care. He attributes relief from suffering to the doctor and says he would not have lived this long without treatment.
The advertisement touts Dr King’s Royal Germeteur as harmless and the best cure for rheumatism neuralgia dyspepsia indigestion insomnia nervous troubles debility and blood diseases. It claims thousands already use it and urges readers to buy from druggists via A E Jordan agent.
Furniture auction to-day Thursday November 5 at 3 30 PM next door to the Wilmington street entrance of W H and R S Tucker and Co invites ladies to attend for stylish and durable pieces at well below value opportunity.
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