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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1891
Page
8
North Carolina weather continues cold in Raleigh area with light rain possible east. Raleigh audience hears about the U S cruiser Raleigh and Southern Exposition plans while many visitors arrive for the fair and local society notes, including arrivals from Baltimore and Charlotte.
The State Fair opens today with rapid entries in fruits, farm products, horses and cattle. A Sunday night gale wrecked a large tent at the Exposition grounds and repairs are being assessed for taxation liability of the shows.
The past week saw cotton receipts of 1 843 bales versus 2 656 a year ago. Since September 1 total receipts are 4 379 compared with 10 629 last season. Weekly shipments were 1 612 bales and platform stock stands at 811.
The Cotton Worms have damaged the crop in this section despite cool weather. Mr Hatchett, a Texas cotton trader, suspects soil conditions here breed the pests and finds no comparable problem elsewhere. He predicts Texas will not match last year's yield and Wake County's crop may be only half.
Sunday at 11 30 a false fire alarm was triggered from a box at West Jones and Saunders. A white youth says a white man and a negro fled the scene. An arrest was made and Chief Engelhard warned removal of glass alarm boxes if suspects remain unfound. A separate mishap sent the Capital ose wagon overturning near West Morgan and South McDowell, injuring substitute driver Flow though horses escaped unharmed.
A. Chatham and H. G. Click of Elkin visited the Exposition to prepare a display of Elkin Woolen Mills blankets. The article praises the blankets as the best in the world and invites locals to view the exhibit, noting they will stay several weeks.
Rev E H Green of Virginia accepts the rectorship at St Pauls Louisburg after a prior tenure there cut short by illness. His work was highly efficient and acceptable and he is praised as an excellent pastor and pulpit speaker. He is nephew to Mr William Boylan and Miss Kate Boylan and well liked in Raleigh.
The Robinson's Circus headlines Norfolk and Raleigh tours with popular performances. Two shows drew large crowds, featuring Solomon and Sheba's Queen as the main spectacle, plus strong ground and aerial acts, a fine menagerie, and overall strong public reception. Tickets are on sale at Jas. S. Johnson's drug store.
Special notices announce new fall arrivals at Swindell's mammoth emporium including ladies wraps in latest styles. They offer men and boys clothing and overcoats with price and quality guarantees. A wide shoe department promises a vast range for men women and children with guaranteed satisfaction.
Governor Holt issues order allowing regular troops from other states to enter North Carolina for the Southern Inter States Exposition in Raleigh from October 1 to December 1, 1891. Queen City Guards of Charlotte assigned to fourth regiment as Company E with Captain Gilmer Brentzer and Lieutenants Twitty and Little. A separate note reports Henry Jones charged with murder of R. E. Gill in Franklin County July 21, 1890. Jones arrested in Florida and requisition sent. Britton Pierce and Charles Cardwell secure a four story warehouse at Wilmington and Cabarrus streets for sleeping and boarding with capacity 150 to 250 in October and November.
Health advice urges a healthy liver and promotes Simmons Liver Regulator as a remedy for dyspepsia and indigestion. The claim highlights digestive support and liver health in a concise patient appeal.
The stock of McGee and Moseley on 131 Fayetteville Street is being closed out at and below New York cost. Visit this week to buy dry goods shoes and cloaks as a trustee sale.
Job Lot Ladies' Kid Gloves placed on bargain table at McGee and Moseley’s. Originally priced from $1.00 to $1.75, now 50 cents per pair. S. F. Morvecat, Trustee.
McGee and Moseley offer full dress shirts collars cuffs cravats hats and all furnishing goods at prices matching New York cost, drawing shoppers to their sale.
AcGee and Moseley offer ladies girls and infants cloaks and wraps with full stock inspection on Wednesday morning and sale at or below wholesale prices.
At 181 Fayetteville Street and 131 Fayetteville Street, McGee & Moseley's offers wholesale priced clearance of their entire stock under trustee S. F. Morpecat. The ads urge shoppers to visit Raleigh store locations, note stock must be closed out, and highlight cheap prices. Also mentions preserved fruits from Gordon & Dilworth and a medical ad for Simmons Liver Regulator.
Fragmentary text references a train from Ville to Cary with departure times, a medical note about avoiding cold remedies, and mentions of drugstores Rae's and Peseud's along with a Florida orange promo. Names include J B Wilson and Robert Bare port. The passage mixes travel items and advertisements with unclear context.
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