Exposition Day Draws Crowd and Notable Exhibits
A large crowd enjoyed a sunny Exposition day with balloon ascents by Mr. Dennis and Mrs Charlie Jones both ending safely. Prizes and tickets linked to a Forsyth exhibit watch were won by M. B. Harris of Raleigh. Exhibits from Wake, Forsyth, Warren, Craven, and Buncombe advance, with Wayne and Edgecombe displays under construction.
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Dennis
Wayne
Agricultural and Mechanical College
Agricultural Department
Cheatham Manufacturing Company
Elkin
Surry County
North Carolina
Carolina
Senator Vance
George Vanderbilt
Tragic Death Near Boylan's Bridge In Railroad Accident
Thomas Robinson, a worker at the Exposition grounds, was killed when struck by a yard engine on the Richmond and Danville track near Boylan's bridge after a freight train passed. An inquest found no fault by the engineer or authorities, noting all precautions were taken. Simmon's Liver Regulator was advertised at the end.
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Boylan’s Bridge
Thomas Robinson
Exposition Grounds
Richmond & Danville
Raleigh & Augusta Road
Richmond & Danville Road
Carnleigh
Fowler
Robinson
Buffalo
C. A. Lepark
P. R. Uzzle
F. P. Hundley
C. F. Debnam
W. P. Collins
A. D. Hill
Richmond and
Danville
Delirious visitor dies after fall from second story window
Miss Dora E. Pike of Chatham county visiting Prof Dixon's family at Yadkinville leaped from a second story window in delirium during a typhoid attack. The skull was fractured and she died from the injuries. Her body was taken to Chatham county for burial after the accident.
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Dora E. Pike
Chatham County
Prof.Dixon
Oyster War Detail Ordered by Washington Command
Capt. W. B. Rodman of Co. G 1st Regiment in Washington received orders Wednesday to hold a detail of ten men in readiness for the oyster war at any moment. The detail was immediately formed.
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W. B. Rodman
Co. G
Washington
Durham Wins Rail Street Land Suit at Chatham Court
In Chatham Superior Court last Thursday night the jury ruled for the town of Durham in the land dispute over Peabody street against R R D and North Carolina rail road. The defendants appealed to the Supreme Court after a prior trial granted a new trial on appeal.
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Chatham Superior Court
Durham
N. C
Peabody Street
Supreme Court
Dr. L G Broughton Enters the Ministry in Reidsville
Last Wednesday Rev. Mr Howard of the Reidsville Baptist church licensed Dr L G Broughton to preach the gospel after he wrestled with the choice between medicine and ministry. The Chronicle notes his growing medical practice and predicts a long, useful career in his new field.
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Broughton
Baptist Church
Reidsville
N. C
Mr. Howard
L. G. Broughton
the Chronicle
Supreme Court Second District Dismissals
Cases from the Second District disposed of yesterday include Bottoms versus Railroad argued by W W Peebles Son for plaintiff and Day Hinsdale for defendant Boone versus Darden argued by Burton for plaintiff and Winborne by brief for defendant Grant versus Harrell two appeals argued by Mason and Peebles by brief for plaintiff Burton and B S Gay for defendant Williams versus Whitaker argued by Mellen and Alsop by brief for plaintiff and Burton for defendant
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Supreme Court
Second District
Bottoms Vs. Railroad
W. W. Peebles & Son
Day
Hinsdale
Boone Vs. Darden
Burton
Winborne
Grant
Praise From Sir Hubert On Robinsons Circus In Raleigh
The Richmond Dispatch reports two performances drew about twenty thousand, praising the show King Solomon or the Queen of Sheba for fine costuming and superb ballet. It notes refined audience, strong riding feats, acrobatics, and trapeze, calling Robinsons one of the best shows Richmond has seen.
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John Robinson
Raleigh
Richmond Dispatch
Sheba
Robert Stickney
Robinson
Richmond
Cure Your Corns With Abbott East Indian Paint
Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint advertised for corns bunions and warts claims relief. Product description notes ease of use and quick action.
Inauguration of President Winston at University Chapel
Inauguration of President Winston will take place at Chapel Hill in the University chapel on Wednesday October 14 at 10 oclock. The programme includes prayers, university choir songs, addresses by Col. Thomas S. Kenan, President Gilman of Johns Hopkins, Hon. J. L. M. Curry, Walter H. Page, songs by the choir, and remarks by Kemp P. Battle and George T. Winston, with benediction.
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Winston
Chapel Hill
University Chapel
Board of Trustees
Col. Thos. S. Kenan
Gilman
Johns Hopkins University
J. L. M. Curry
Walter H. Page
Forum
University
Kemp P. Battle
George T. Winston
Arkwright Suicide At Augusta Hotel
Thos. Arkwright of Savannah Ga. killed himself at the Arlington hotel in Augusta Ga by taking morphine. He once served as a United States Revenue officer. His brother in law F T Johnson is collector of the port of Savannah, a position his brother previously held.
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Columbia
8. C
Thos. Arkwright
Savannah
Arlington Hotel
Augusta
Arkwright
United States Revenue
F. T. Johnson
Damon and Pythias of the Senate Lunch in Washington
Senators Cameron of Pennsylvania and Butler of South Carolina dined at Chamberlin's. Their friendship tracing to Simon Cameron and Pierce Butler spans decades with mutual support for seats in the Senate. History repeats as the younger Butler backs Cameron against challenges.
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Cameron
Pennsylvania
Butler
South Carolina
Damon and
Pythias
Senate
Chamberlin
N Street
Yellow Mansion
Lafayette Park
Simon Cameron
Pierce Butler
Carolina
Palmetto
M. C. Butler
Simon
Abbott East Indian Corn Paint Ad Claims Corn Pain Relief
An advertisement recommends Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint for corns warts and bunions outlining its use and purported relief, typical of classic mid century drug store promotions.
Dividend Notice of Raleigh and Gaston Railroad Company
A semi annual dividend of 3 percent on the capital stock has been declared payable on call after October 1, 1891 to stockholders of record this date. Transfer books close from this date to October 2, 1891. W W Vass secretary and treasurer Raleigh September 17 1791.
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Raleign & Gaston Railroad Company
W. W. Vass
Raleigh
Bids Invited for State Normal and Industrial School Building
Bids are invited for the construction of the State Normal and Industrial School at Greensboro North Carolina. Plans and specifications available at the State Superintendent of Public Instruction Raleigh or Epps and Hackett Greensboro architects. Bids open October 1 1891. Bond required for faithful performance. Reserve the right to reject any bids. Send bids to S M Finger Chairman Board of Directors Raleigh NC.
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State Normal and Industrial School
Greensboro
N. C
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Raleigh
N.C
Epps & Hackett, Architects
S. M. Finger
Odd Fellows’ Orphan Home
Goldsboro
Grand Secre
B. H. Woodell
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co. financial note
The company notes assets and liabilities including unpaid dividends and reserves for paid up insurance and annuities. It claims a high rate of interest on low death rates and small expenses allow large dividends. Active agents wanted with liberal commissions. apply to P Hobgod Oxford North Carolina district manager.
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Oxford, N. C
Trains to the Exposition Schedule Listed
Trains to the Exposition depart from Hargett Street Station at 10 00, 10 50, 11 00, 11 20 am 12 00 noon 12 30, 2 00, 2 30, 4 00, 3 50, 4 00 and 5 30 pm.
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Hargett Street Station
Exposition Grounds
Hargett Street
Wake Fore Mill Brook ar Raleigh et not 3
Wake fore mill brook and Raleigh area noted in report with limited legible details. The fragment hints at a geographic or infrastructure item but lacks full context or clear actions.
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Wake Fore Mill Brookar Raleigh
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Exposition News
Simmons Liver Regulator
Asad
Sir Hubert
Abbott
Thos
The
United Press
Senator Cameron
Senator Butler
Washington Post
Hore and Danviller, BR. Company
Atlanta, Ga
Bastian’s Bridge
Iredell County
Paguet
W. H. Green
Richmond & Danville R. R. Co
Northwestern Mutual Life Insurance Co
United States
William Smith
the Sun
Howells
George Meredith
Andrew Lang
St. George Mivart
Rudyerd Kipling
R. Louis Stevenson
William Black
Clark Russell
Hird
Norman Lockyer
Conan Doy
Sunday Sun
New York
Moseley
Hargett and
Wilmington Streets
Raleigh, N. C
Moseley House
W. T. Dortuh
Sec. of
Robert C. Burton, Jr
Halifax
Northampton
Wake
Eod
Phil H. Andrews
Kanawha
West Virginia
Tennessee
New River
Pocahontas
VT Ood
J. R. Ferrarl & Co
Officc Clerk of Superior Court
Brg.s Building and Manufacturing Company
Seid Company
N. G
John W. Thompson
Wake County
D. P. Haskitt
N C
P. O
Therae
Oris
Fils
Cias
Fayery
M. Mitteldor
Septiti
Pinus
Vestiga
Aleigh Amdocs
Frau Pa
C. We
T. Myers
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