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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1891
Page
8
Washington weather forecast notes generally fair inland with light coastal rains and warmer conditions. Raleigh area expected cloudy and threatening with rain and northeasterly winds and no frost likely for a week. John Robinson advertised as best show in America.
Local notices list Univ day at the exposition next Thursday and a revival by Rev Sam Jones with Rev Mr Stewart and Mr E O Excell in Wilmington. Attendance at the exposition rose yesterday, Randall’s artwork receives praise, and Salem Female Academy reports nearly 300 pupils. Also noted: convicts transferred, two year old filly sold for 1500 dollars, a fire alarm with no blaze, and a court case in the North Carolina Supreme Court involving James A Bryan and Newbern tenants.
Several prominent figures and visitors were in Raleigh to attend the Exposition. E W Massey of Toisnot and Josiah Turner of Hillsboro were among those seen yesterday, along with Lieut J C Bessent of Winston and Capt John A Richardson of Newbern. Ex-Senator Norwood and others addressed Alliance proceedings in Warrenton.
Special notices promote Parisian dress goods and a wide shoe selection at Swindell's with guaranteed leather quality. A large carpet assortment is highlighted. Also advertised are Florida oranges from Eberhardt Peseud and Gordon & Dilworth preserved fruits. Cary Hotel in Cary North Carolina publicizes expo stay rates and rail connections.
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