Doctor Gatling Arrives for Wayne County Exposition
The renowned inventor Dr. R. J. Gatling arrived with a committee at the Yarboro to inspect Wayne county exposition displays in Goldsboro. The exhibit highlights lint cotton, tobacco, grains, fruits, wines, cork, ramie, nuts, canning, and local scenery with praise for manager T. H. Bain.
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R. J. Gatling
Yarboro
Gazette
Colored People’s Organ
Jarvis
Wayne County
Neuse
Goldsboro
Wayne
T. H. Bain
North Carolina
Tobacco Department
Alliance
Exposition At Raleigh Proves A Great Success
An Exposition visit in Raleigh impresses with vast work and tasteful displays. The effort aims to develop Southern resources and urges all who care for the country to attend and witness Southern progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statez CaRonieux
Newsem
N. C
Raleigh
South
The Death of Polygamy Reflections on Mormon Loyalty
A 19th century observer notes about 150000 Mormons in the territory, many only nominally involved. He argues disfranchisement is impractical, praises their lawfulness, and says breaches of the manifesto are rare and not sanctioned by Mormon church officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Church
Mormon Church
Rates to Virginia State Fair by Seaboard Air Line
Seaboard Air Line offers round trip tickets to the Virginia State Fair in Richmond from Raleigh Durham and Henderson at one first class fare. Tickets on October 26 27 and 28 with final limit October 31. Raleigh price is 6.35.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air Line
Richmond
Raleigh, Durham
Henderson
Ralleigh
Oakdale sale in Raleigh promises prime white-only lots
A reporter extols the Oakdale suburb near Raleigh with autumn hills and a guaranteed streetcar line. Auctioneer Col P B Akers arrives for Wednesday sale at 2 PM, featuring a deed prize via aeronaut Mrs Dennis drop tickets. Mineral water analysis added. lots offered to white buyers only, with ongoing improvements and strong appeal for real estate bargains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakdale
Col
P. B. Akers
J. M. Broughton & Co
Dennis
N.C
Raleigh
Campaign Spoons and Nerve, a New York Pivot
The piece mocks political fundraisers and campaign goods, noting saucy items like a Fassett spoon with Platt on the handle. It juxtaposes freight costs for nerve with the cost of cigars, ending with an ad for Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint promising painless corn removal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jones
A. Fassett
Fassett
Platt
Preparations For Fifth Maryland Regiment Visit In Raleigh
Raleigh residents anticipate the Fifth Maryland Regiment arrival with festivities. Col W A Boykin leads a proud unit with a 40 piece band and 20 drum corps, wearing Seventh New York style dress. The regiment will be quartered in the city’s largest house with full kitchens, dining hall, and floor heating, decorated in National Maryland and North Carolina colors.
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Pro
Maryland
Raleigh
Adam Itzel
Seventh
New York
W. A. Boykin
Baltimore
Colin M. Hawkins
North Carolina
Perfectly Sure Harmless Phrase Is Starafone Ta Er Regulator
A brief cryptic line references Starafone Ta er Regulator as perfectly harmless, suggesting a controlled or sanctioned statement with unclear context or attribution.
Condensed 1891 Railroad Schedule Ties Danville to Richmond Oxford Keysville
An old condensed rail schedule lists through coaches and mixed trains among Richmond Danville Oxford Keysville Henderson Durham Raleigh Washington and Atlanta routes. It shows daily and Sunday exceptions with departure and arrival times, connections at Richmond, and through service details. Names and addresses appear as marginal notes of passengers or fare blocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Oxford
Henderson
Durham
Raleigh
Keysville
Durnam
Sleeping-Car Service On Trains 9 and 10
Pullman Buffett sleeper service advertised between Atlanta and New York and other segments including Danville Augusta Raleigh via Asheville and Greensboro. Lists routes Richmond to Danville Raleigh to Greensboro and Washington to Knoxville via Danville and Asheville. Signed by railroad officials in Richmond and Charlotte with general managers and traffic officers.
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Pullman Buffett
Atlanta
New York
Danville
Augusta
Raleigh
Asheville
Knoxville
Richmond
Danvillle
Greensboro
Pullman
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Patrick
Terry ‘Brown
Alabama ‘Agricultural and Mechanical College
Alabama
Randolph and Pamlico County
Leroy Brown
Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical College
Charles S. Zane
Raleigh’s
Hill and Dale
Riment Station
Raveica
Sir
United States
H. B. Bartux
J. M. Broughton
Express
E.G. P
Abbott
Heckers
A.B
Obronah, Grovers, Bakers and Candy Manufacturers
Stronach's Bakery
Pokine
Danvilville
Eien
West Point
Washington and Southwestern Vestibule Limited
Washington
Salisbury
Charlotte
Lynchburg
PS _ ang
Westen
CAL
Insurange
Newark
North Carolin
Joy C. Cap
Nortz
Pratock
Individu
Gler’ Sr
Pany
W. G Bill
Fayette
Leigh
Bigs
Urham
Aleigh
Greenville
Salisbu
Statesville
Winston-Sale
Derham Seseees
Peves
Wille
Burkeville
Arket
Lintty
Upai
Lindi
BCE
A. G. Bauer
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