New Hanover courthouse contract awarded in 1892
The contract for New Hanover's handsome new courthouse was awarded and work will start immediately with completion due by December 1, 1892. Contractor Woodruffe has begun on the Greensboro female normal and industrial school, aiming to be underway by January 1 if weather stays favorable.
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New Hanover
New Court House
Woodruffe
Female Normal and Industrial School
Greensboro
Elwore Cloninger
Bostian’s Bridge
Statesville
W. H. Bixby
Corps of United States Engineers
Wilmington
Messenge
Newport
R. I
P. P. P. Promoted by Physicians as Blood Purifier
A New York physician and a Savannah railway official praise P. P. P. for curing rheumatic, malarial and digestive issues. The ad claims P. P. P. cleanses blood of syphilis, scrofula and mercurial poison, with certificates available. It attributes cures to Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium and urges use for old sores and skin diseases.
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New York
Savannah
South
Uae
P. P. P. Haste
Northwestern Mutual Life 1891 Annual Statement Highlights Dividends
The 1891 statement shows assets totaling over 842 million with reserves and liabilities, noting a high dividend potential for policy holders. The notice seeks five agents in Oxford North Carolina offering liberal commissions and significant earnings.
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F. P. HO
Oxford
N.C
Best Coal and Wood Advertised for Stoves
Advertisement notes hard coal as best for stoves and includes wood as an alternative option.
Rutherford College Health Resort Amid Burk County Scene
Rutherford College in Burke County near W N C Road promotes healthful climate and non epidemic history. Connelly Springs nearby ships waters to Europe and attracts invalids year round. Prohibitory township, board options, and Preparatory to College classes list staff including Rev R L Abernethy and W E Abernethy. Old college buildings replaced after August fire. now a prominent south region institution.
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Rutherford College
Burke County
Connelly
Europe
Oldest Largest Strongest and Best Financial Institution Ad
An advertising notice touts a long established financial institution boasting higher dividends than any other company. It claims policies in North Carolina yielding over 50 percent dividends and offers “Best and Cheapest Insurance.” Readers are invited to provide age, name, and address for further information.
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The
Asheville
North Carolina
Bob
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G. E. Woodruff
Crofts
Mecklenburg County
Charlotte Mews
Langdon
Rockingham County
Walter French
Mayo River
Lenoir
Yancey
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta, Ga
Rheumatismaeaeae
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
Wood and Coal Office
A. Dughi
Wilkesbart Schuylkill
Shamokin
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New River
Pocahontas
Hickory, &c
Phil H. Andrews
Burke County, N. C
R. L. Abernethy
A. M
Arthur T Abernethy
L. Berge Abernethy
A. B
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George N. Folk
Scott
Charles H. ¥Issner
Leipsic
M. Boekbinder
London
Berlin
College
EWARE
John C. Drewry
Raleigh
N. C
Lippman Bros
J. J. Thomas
W. Brewer
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S. Wilmington St
Raleigh N. C
Drateasin
J. J. Thomas & CO
Cole
M's
Dr. Talmage
Raime
Alfred Coles
Grand and
Myrtle Avenues
Brooklyn
N. Y
T. J. Hackney
Geo. Hackney
Ry Ty
Hackney Bros, & Y
JRL
Rocky Mont and
Wison
Vance: & Stronacs Lamb
Durham
Robert L. Rogns Pyernsmith
J. Hal. Bobbi
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Fromia Mt
Polite Uswers
J. Hal. Bobbitt. Pharm
Fayettevilge
Reieigh
W. G. Randall
Fayetteville Street
Raleigh, N.C
H. Steinmetz
Florist
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