Two Grand Balloon Ascensions At Inter State Exposition
Balloon ascension by Prof Dennis and a female aeronaut headline the Inter State Exposition. A second ascent reached several thousand feet with a graceful parachute descent in a pine grove near the Agricultural and Mechanical college. The colored department opens on the 14th with a grand parade and exhibits from Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and other states led by James H Jones and Sylvester Dibble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Dennis
Cloudland
Chronicle
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Colored Department
James H. Jones
Raleigh
Sylvester Dibble
Washington
N. L. Jeffries
James H. Morgan
George Woods
Willis Haywood
Thos. Donaldson
John O'Kelly
Willis ‘Shornton
William Manly
South
Tennessee
Arkansas
Committee
Georgia
Che
South Carolina
District of Columbia
Durham
Lillian Hare
Virginia
Whitelead
State
Cotton Outlook and Tobacco Yields in NC Weekly Report
The North Carolina Experiment Station and State Weather Service report no cotton improvement for the week ending October 1, 1891. Warm, dry early. cloudy, cooler later with rains delaying cotton opening. final cotton condition as low as 73 percent, tobacco yield average quality and color at 83 percent. wheat seeding underway. final bulletin of the season forthcoming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Experiment Station
State Weather Service
Abbott East Indian Corn Paint Ad Claims Great Results
An advertisement touts Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint as effective for corns bunions and warts. The copy emphasizes relief and quick action for affected feet and toes.
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Abbott
Governor’s tribute to Col. F A Olds 1891 letter
The Governor of North Carolina honors Col. Fred A. Olds Q M G and Chief of Ordnance with thanks and praise upon his resignation after fourteen years of service. The note, dated October 1 1891 from the Executive Department, commends Olds for efficiency, prompt obedience, and steady leadership within the State Guard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. F. A. Olds
North Carolina
Fred. A. Olds
Raleigh
N. C
James D. Glenn
State Guard
A Visit to Buffalo Springs
Oscar Wine recalls a pleasant stay at Buffalo Springs in September 1821. He praises the location climate and water while highlighting Col Goode, Dr Laird and his wife Mrs Laird, Major Baker P Lee Major Randolph Dr A B Hawkins and Mr Jas F Womble among notable guests.
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Oscar Wine
Buffalo Springs
Col. Goode
Laird
Gov
Holt
Commonwealth of North Carolina
Baker P. Lee
Virginia
Randolph
Richmond
Virginia State Insurance Co
A. B. Hawkins
Florida
Jas F. Womble
Jordan Womble
Raleigh
Norfolk
Bedford Brown
United States
North Carolina
BeurraLo B11 Expresses Preference for Buffalo Visit
The writer praises Buffalo as a quiet pleasure resort and as a remedy for bodily ills. The rambling note ends with a wish to be heard again if fortune allows, signing as BeurraLo B11.
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Buffalo
Cary Hotel at Southern Exposition Promoted for Rest and Rates
The Cary Hotel in Cary North Carolina near the Richmond and Danville railroad and the Raleigh and Augusta Air Line advertises easy rail access and a special one dollar per day rate for Exposition attendees. It touts large rooms and fresh city market meals with peaceful nights. A rail schedule shows trains from Raleigh to Cary and back. Nearby, a tragic accident in Wayne County reports a five year old girl smothered in a cotton storage hole after imitating her brother. The note closes with a reminder for liver health.
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Cary Hotel
Cary
N.C
Richmond and
Danville
Raleigh and
Augusta
J.R. Walker
Prof
N. B
Raleigh
Willoughby Sauls
Wayne County
Mary
Goldsboro
General Merchandise Store Opens in Wyatt Old Stand
A notice states three stores will move to the Wyatt Old Stand on Main Street around October 5 offering a full General Merchandise line from pins to steam engines. The owner promises best workers, warranty on all items, car load purchases, low prices, and exchange for any country product. Customers urged to visit for guaranteed satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wyatt Old Stand
Main Street
Mountain Park Hotel Lease Promises Modern Luxuries
Jon W. Markham's Mountain Park Hotel has been leased for a term of years. The resort features marble hot water baths, well furnished rooms, superior table service, and ample amusements. For circulars and rates, contact W. F. Ross, junior proprietor.
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W. F. Ross
Junis
For Sale Lounge Bed Unit Advertised by Mrs Dr Talmage
For sale a lounge that serves as a bed by night and a wardrobe by day offering ample storage. Prices listed for Creton, Raime, Raw Silk, and Silk Brocatelle range from 10 to 30 dollars with a ten percent cash discount or half now and balance in sixty days. Alfred Coles Brooklyn listing.
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Dr. Talmage
Raime
Alfred Coles
Grand and Myrtle Avenues
Oct
S-Tyrooklyn
Valuable Farm for Sale at Wake Forest North Carolina
Executed by J W Pernell and G W Davis, the late J J P Pernell estate offers three tracts near Wake Forest on the R G R R. The 175 acre main tract includes a large eight room dwelling, outbuildings, orchard, vineyard and water well plus two smaller lots of five and two acres. Terms: half cash, balance in twelve months. Claims due by December 5 1891.
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Salf
J. J. P. Pernell
Ferne|l
Wake Forest
VN. C
J. W. Pernell
G. W. Davis
N.C
Bridges Building and Manufacturing Company Incorporation Notice
Notice of incorporation filed in Wake County by JOHN W. THOMPSON Clerk Superior Court. The Bridges Building and Manufacturing Company is formed under North Carolina law to build and repair houses, improve real estate, saw and mill lumber, produce and sell wood and wood metal articles, and conduct real estate activities. Principal place Raleigh North Carolina the term is 20 years capital stock $12 000 divided into 129 shares par value $100 each with authority to increase to 109 000. No shareholder liable for corporate debts or liabilities. Sept 19th 6w.
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Raleich
Aaid Corporson
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the Colored Department
Alabama
Kentucky
North Carolina Industrial Association
J. H. Williamson
Texas
West Virginia
Granville
J. C. Powell
Edgecombe
Wake
Buncombe
Forsyth
University
Teachers’ Assembly
Blackwell
Durham Ball Tobacco Company
Cayce
Rhamkatte
Durham Bull Tobacco
Messrs
Blount
Brimby
Tom Heartt
Patrick
Machinery Hall
McEnt
Rareica
Canor Jone
Simmons Liver Regulator
Jon W. Markham
Mountain Park Hotel
Hot Springs, N.C
Cole
T. J. Hackney
Geo. Hackney
Hackney Bros
Shisand
Buggnes
Carri
Rocky Mount
Ms BU
Vance & Stronachia
Robert I. R
Ber
Oxford
J. M. Broughton
J.M. Broughton
Fayetteville
J. A. Goopwin
E. L. Rems
Raleigh and Fayetteville
E. Ll. Remsburg
Fayetteville N. C
Goodwin & Remsburg
Fayetteville and
Faleizh and Fayetteville
Marble Works
John W. Thompson
Wake County
West Wazand
New
Lurham
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