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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 26, 1891
Page
8
The Chronicle notes fair weather for North Carolina with stationary temperatures and variable winds, increasing clouds and possible light rains Friday. It lists an index to advertisements and a coal notice for Jones & Powell, plus a notice for J K Malone's Angel in the Cloud.
Local items report Florida exhibit auctions at the Exposition, rail and bank news, and social events. Georgia, New York and North Carolina visitors arrive for the Exposition while Raleigh prepares for Easter Monday fishing and hunting.
Capt John W Cross and Miss Ola Howle wed at Edenton Street M E Church with 1500 in attendance. Guests filled the church as floral arches evergreens and chrysanthemums framed the altar. The Governor's Guard stood in reserve as Rev J J Hall performed the ceremony. The couple hosted a card reception at the Yarbrough and departed for New York after midnight.
The Central Missionary Society of Central M. E. Church will hold a meeting in the Bible classroom Thursday at 4 o'clock. Members are urged to bring mite boxes and contribute a large bank offering. A full attendance is desired. Thanksgiving services occur today at 11 a.m. with sermons at Christ Church by Rev. Dr. Marshall, Church of the Good Shepherd by Rev. I. McK. Pittenger, Baptist Tabernacle by Rev. Dr. Hall, and First Presbyterian Church in union services by several pastors.
A promotional claim states Simmons Liver Regulator is not an experiment and is endorsed by thousands, signaling wide consumer support and credibility sought by manufacturers.
The Ninth district heard Jester v Davis argued by T C Phillips for the plaintiff and A E Holton for the defendant, and Cox v Pruett argued by R A Coughton for the plaintiff appellee. Today is a legal holiday with no money order or register business. General delivery hours are 9–10 am and 3–4 pm. free delivery patrons served at the window 3–4 pm.
The funeral for Walter R. Womble was held at 10 30 yesterday morning at the First Baptist church. City officials aldermen and members of the Walter R Womble Hook and Ladder Company and Odd Fellows attended in a body. Rev Dr Hall of the Baptist Tabernacle assisted by Rev Dr Carter preached on The Day Is Far Spent. Odd Fellows conducted graveside services with sprigs of acacia placed in the grave. Pallbearers included Mayor Badger N B Broughton H H Crocker Jos E Pogue Frank Stronach R L Burkhead Millard Mial and Josephus Daniels.
A Caskie and Roanoke railroad locomotive ran off the track near Bertie Monday. The engine is a complete wreck with damages estimated at 3000 dollars. The engineer, fireman, and several train hands were severely burned and scalded. Several fatalities and injuries have occurred on this line since operations began locally.
Cloth and plush jackets offered at low prices to close out by McGee & Moseley. S. F. Mordecai, Trustee notes merit approval and mentions Boston chips with enormous fate. Fresh and crisp and priced 20 cents per pound. Try them.
An ad urges readers to avoid credit and buy cash only at Swindell's with the lure of two dollars worth for one dollar, warns that credit leads to debt and misery, and casts Swindell's as a safer, refreshing option for shoppers seeking financial relief.
No town in Eastern North Carolina grows faster than Rocky Mount. On December 3 the Rocky Mount West End Land and Improvement Company will host a big sale with many bargains. Mr Beech will auction and give away items from the Florida exhibit during Thursday Friday and Saturday, drawing crowds of visitors.
Terms will be liberal at Rocky Mount land sale set for December 3d. For particulars address G. S. Sartin in Rocky Mount North Carolina.
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