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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 20, 1891
Page
8
For North Carolina the forecast is fair and warmer with coastal showers on Saturday. Raleigh area reports cloudy skies with light showers possible toward evening and a slight warmup. Also mentions an administrator's notices page and a reference to Stronach health and economy advertisement.
The State temperance convention sits in session. Sheriff Ellison of Johnston County yesterday brought a convict to the penitentiary. A lost valise on a street car is offered for reward. Weather slows tobacco breaks and the Seaboard tanks are painted slate green. Andrew Syme qualified as administrator of John Burgess and W T Hines estates. The semi centennial of Rt Rev T B Lyman’s ordination is noted.
A recital is scheduled for this Friday evening at 8 o clock under the direction of Miss McIlwaine and Miss Wade. Friends and visitors in the city are cordially invited to attend.
Rev. C. O. DuRant pastor of Brooklyn Methodist church married Geneva Egerton yesterday afternoon at Princeton Johnston county at her sister's residence with Rev Dr J A Cunninghimm officiating. The couple then returned to Raleigh and took rooms on Morgan street.
George Utley a colored man was brought by U S deputy marshal John R Upchurch and jailed He is one of three negro suspects in the Simeon Atkins assassination near Holly Springs last Saturday Utley was on bond with bondsman G B Alford who surrendered him Utley faces Federal court action and possible sentence in December unless a graver development occurs.
Bishop Charles B. Galloway of Jackson Mississippi arrives by noon train as a guest of Rev. Dr. Reid. He will stay until Sunday when he dedicates Central M E church. He spoke at Edenton Street church temperance convention last night and is noted for his temperance oratory.
A Raleigh paper notes the State Temperance Convention events on Friday November 20 with sessions led by F S Blair and Josephus Daniels and a general conference. It also reports two Cary marriages: David H Hood to Rosalie Hermon and John B Tabor to Lillie Templeton, plus Fannie Jourdan marrying William Betts in Apex after arriving from Tennessee.
A Baltimore Merchants and Manufacturers Association letter dated November 18 1891 thanks Col. Thomas S. Kenan and Raleigh leaders for cordial hospitality during a Maryland visit. It praises the city’s homes streets and weather and expresses hope for a return visit soon.
This Day the Day notes Swindell's hosts the third and final special sale with ladies rubber shoes at 20 cents and Misses sizes at 15 cents. Also offered are heavy undershirts for men and women at 20 cents and bleached men's drawers at 15 cents per pair.
Local notices announce a continuation of the carpet auction by W. H. & R. S. Tucker & Co with remaining stock sold at values below manufacture cost. Also listed are lost gold eyeglasses, a dentist office notice, and various advertisements for Hecker buckwheat, wraps, shoes, and architectural plans.
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