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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 21, 1891
Page
8
The Chronicle reports weather in North Carolina fair with rain on southeastern coasts and increasing clouds. It notes a sale notice for J. N. Holding and directs readers to the advertisement index.
Local items abound as Wilmington observers preview the Exposition next week. Notable events include a Warde engagement at the theatre and a social high tea hosted by Miss Anna Burwell. W J Johnson and Emma E Daniel wed in Roxboro, while Mr W G Elliott is reelected president of the Wilmington and Weldon railway and John B Broadfoot reports on Moorecourt.
The Chase City lithia and sulphide calcium waters gain notice for health benefits. An upcoming Exposition exhibit offers free samples and testimonials from leading physicians about the waters. Visitors are urged to sample the water at the Chase City stand.
Frederick Warde, famed American tragedian, stars in The Lion's Mouth set in Venice with a chilling Inquisition chamber scene. Written by Henry Guy Carleton, the play is praised as a masterpiece and drew high praise in San Francisco. Raleigh audiences are urged to attend tonight.
The Annapolis Evening Capital lauds Clarence Bennett and his company for a large audience performance of The Royal Slave featuring Aquila played by Clarence Bennett and Countess De Ora by Lilian Mortimer. Eva Williams excels as Isadora De Ora. J H Copp delivers a superb duel between Col Castro and Count Pedro Martinez El Capit an. The cast proves first class. A Monte Cristo engagement at Metropolitan Hall follows.
A large audience filled the chapel at Peace Institute for a musical program directed by Mrs. Clarke Miss McIlwaine and Miss Wade. Miss Lottie Allen sang My Lady's Bower and Willie Brown Graves performed See tis the Hour with an encore Then The Devoted Apple drew enthusiastic applause. The events are noted as well attended and enjoyable. Catarrh originates in scrofula taint P P P purifies the blood and cures catarrh.
An advertisement proclaims bargain pricing with a bold pitch that the store will undersell rivals. It promises wool vests and pants at half to three quarters dollar ranges, rubber shoes, drawers, undershirts, and heavy socks at very low prices, claiming unmatched value and urging customers to follow for more offers.
McGee & Moseley sell ladies long Newmarket wraps at half wholesale. S F Mordecai trustee offers shoes and coats, with a large stock still on hand at cheap closeout prices. Boston chips advertised as merit approved, fresh and crisp at 20 cents per pound.
A handsome box of candy suits all degrees of friendship for a thoughtful present. The note hints Royster as a reference for a refined choice and suggests a classic, universally appropriate token.
A historic advertisement touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds. It promises relief or money back and offers a free sample at John Y. MacRae’s drug store with large sizes priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
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