Exposition Machinery Hall Filling Amid Balloon Show and Exhibits
The Exposition grounds bustle as Machinery Hall fills with displays and visitors. A grand balloon ascent by Charles Jones thrills crowds while exhibitors from Charleston and surrounding counties push exhibits including palmetto trees, a spun tobacco ship, and minerals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Soldiers’ Home
Grand Army of the Republic
Bennett
Colored Department
Charleston
S. C
News and Courier
Express
Charles Jones
Cleveland
Ohio
Pullen Park
Insane Asylum
North Carolina
Blue Ridge
Buncombe County
Durham Bull Tobacco Company
Fenton
Virginia
South Carolina
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Alabama
Georgia
Patrick
Mecklen
Brilliant Marriage in Goldsboro Enchants City
A large crowd gathered at St. Stephen's Episcopal Church in Goldsboro for the marriage of John L. Borden of Royall & Borden to Miss Rowena Micks. The ceremony, led by Rev. Dr. J. W. Cartianels, featured a luminous floral arch and a grand procession, followed by a reception at Henry Lee's East Centre Street home and a tour of Northern cities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Stephen’s Episcopal Church
Goldsboro
John L. Borden
Royall & Borden
E. B. Borden
Bank of Wayne
Rowena Micks
Sarah Rowena
Thos. R. Micks
Clinton
George C. Royal
E. B. Dewey
J. B. Douglas
Nellie Waddell
Florence Faison
Hattie Dewey
Cornelia Boykin
Loulie Miller
Mary Borden
Mattie Lee
Herbert Borden
T. R. Robinson
Hugh Miller
Messitt Lee
Walter Borden
L. M. Michaux
Wentworth Micks
C. B. Miller
E. B. Borden, Jr
R.V. Craton
Henry Micks
Baltimore
Henry Lee
East Centre Street
Lee
Great Right of Way Case Opens in Durham Land Dispute
The Pittsboro Record reports trial began last Monday in Durham against the Richmond and Danville and North Carolina railroads over ownership of a Durham street strip. The suit, started in 1889, moved to Chatham for trial and was retried after a Supreme Court granted a new trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsboro
Durham
Richmond & Danville
North Carolina
Chatham
Supreme Court
Railway stockholders to meet in New York and Raleigh date
Tomorrow the Carolina Central stockholders meet in New York while Raleigh and Gaston stockholders convene November 12 at Raleigh. The Seaboard and Roanoke line reports net revenue of 332122 and moves 94989 passengers and 476783 tons of freight in the year. Metropolitan hall attractions for next week include Elfin Star company shows and Duncan Clarke burlesque with forty girls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolina Central Railway
New York
Raleigh & Gaston Railway
Seaboard and Roanoke Railway
Portsmouth
Henry Litchford
Metropolitan Hall
Felicia
Elfin Star Company
Tom Sawyer
Sun Phantasma Company
Duncan Clarke
Obituary notices follow with local events and marriages
Died yesterday at his home 210 South Wilmington street Frank Taylor age 32 of consumption funeral 4 15 this afternoon from Union Mission Rev J J Hall officiating in the M E church at Louis burg on Tuesday R E Gun ter Enfield to Miss Lillie Mc Donald Rev J B Hurley officiating October 7th by Rev W W Rose D E Barnes Wilson county to Miss Bettie Barnes Wayne county
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South
Wilmington Street
Frank Taylor
Union Mission
J. J. Hall
M. E. Church
Louisburg
R. E. Gunter
Enfield
Lillie McDonald
J. B. Hurley
W. W. Rose
D. E. Barnes
Wilson County
Bettie Barnes
Wayne County
Entry Books Open for North Carolina Fair
On account of sickness of Secretary of the North Carolina Agricultural Society the entry books are now opened at the Secretary's office at the Fairgrounds where entries can be made and articles cared for. Life member tickets will be issued Saturday from the railroad commission office or at the Fairgrounds and on Monday or thereafter at the Fairgrounds. Entries for the Fair are rapidly being made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina Agricultural Society
Fairgrounds
Railroad Commission
Odd Fellows Groundbreaking for North Carolina Orphan Home
The Grand Lodge committee met in Goldsboro to open bids and award the contract for the new Odd Fellows Orphan Home. Porter & Co. won and will begin work immediately. ground was broken by Grand Master John F. Bruton. Completion is aimed for mid February with doors ready for orphans. J A Mills of the Thomasville orphanage advised on construction and management.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Goldsboro
Messrs. Porter & Co
John F. Bruton
Wilson
Grand Lodge
Iame
Odd Fellows of
North Carolina
J. A. Mills
Thomasville
South
John Robinson Show Reaches Triumphant Modern Peak
The John Robinson show, a staple of continuous ovation for over seventy years, has reached a magnificent culmination this season. It travels from Kennebec waters to Pacific shores, earning praise as the unmatched and expansive Amusement Golconda of the era. Raleigh Oct. 13. Don't tear your entrails out with pills and purgatives. Take Simmons Liver Regulator.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Robinson
Kennebec
Pacific
Golconda
Raleigh
Simmons Liver Regulator
Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint Claim
An advertisement promotes Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint for corns bunions and warts claiming it relieves discomfort and improves foot health. The copy emphasizes ease of use and broad scalp appeal to readers seeking quick foot relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Abbott
Dentist Herring Praises But Sees Crowding At Deaf Institute
Dr H C Herring of Concord visited the Deaf, Dumb and Blind Institution and commended its management and methods. He urged separation from the blind school at Morganton to improve accommodations and access to oral teachers, noting crowding and funding limits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deaf, Dumb and Blind
H. C. Herring
Concord
Herring
Chronicle
Morganton
Seeking Profit While Peasants Die
London reports reveal St. Petersburg newspapers denouncing merchants profiting from corn as peasants starve. Press appeals to government to end the rye export ban and tax all cereal exports. reports from Baku district note thousands dying of starvation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
St. Petersburg
Baku
Blaine to Speak in Boston Worcester and Springfield
Secretary Blaine will campaign in Massachusetts with planned speeches in Boston Worcester and Springfield during the present campaign season according to reports from Boston.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Blaine
Worcester
Springfield
Massachusetts
Bids Sought for State Normal and Industrial School Build
Contractors invited to submit bids for the construction of the State Normal and Industrial School at Greensboro North Carolina. Plans are available at the State Superintendent of Public Instruction in Raleigh or at Epps Hackett architects Greensboro. Bids open October 1 1891 with bond required and right to reject any bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Normal and Industrial School
Greensboro
N. C
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Raleigh
Epps ¢R Hackett
M. Finger
Dividend Notice from Raleigh & Gaston Railroad
The Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Company declares a semi annual dividend of 3 per cent on capital stock, payable after October 1, 1891 to stockholders of record on September 20, 1891. Transfer books close from September 20 to October 2, 1891. W. W. Vass, Secretary and Treasurer. Raleigh, Sept. 1891.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleiga & Gaston Railroad Company
W. W. Vass
Secre
Raleigh
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Richard Caswell
Tyson
Jones
Macon County
John S. Lockhart
North Carolina Teachers’ Assembly
University
J. J. Fray
E. A. Alderman
C. D. McIver
R. H. Lewis
5. M. Finger
G. T. Winston
United States
Europe
John Dent
Ashe County
Department of Agriculture
Rena Micks
Ormonice
H. U. Harris
Wake Forest
L. Person
Dr. Cunninggim
State Fair News
Odd Fellow's Orphan Home
Eriod
Cable
United Press
Hargett Street Station
Exposition Grounds
Hargett Street
William Smith
BITUM
Pocahontas
J. R. Ferrar
Johnson & le2
Marti ST. By
Are
Daily
Rec Beautiful
Wis
Bae
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