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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1891
Page
8
Washington reports fair weather in North Carolina and Raleigh on Oct 30 with slightly warmer temperatures and southeasterly winds, continuing through 8 p.m. Saturday.
Various town items report improvements around the courthouse, street grading and macadam, and repairs needed for arched welcomes. Cotton receipts reached 500 bales in a single day. Notable visits include Mr. Stacey O. Kelly’s death near Goldsboro and attendance by figures from Raleigh and Burlington. A schedule of entertainments features Breezy Times and A Son of Thespis.
Knights of Pythias propose a day at the Exposition possibly November 25 with committees organizing arrangements under Mr. Patrick. Frederick Warde will attend the 25th, drawing Knights to his play. State Pythians aim to build a temple at a future site.
The Clarke Ford company presents the comedy this afternoon with a 2.30 start. A superb performance is urged for those who enjoy thorough acting and a fashionable matinee as well as the evening shows.
A full chapel at Peace Institute hosted a rare musical program last night with attractive selections and strong performances. Miss Oates sang Suabian Maiden and Miss Dinwiddie delivered a fine Fantasie from Tannhauser. both highlighted an excellent evening and commendable renderings.
A reporter learned the Soldiers Home will not receive Col. Becton of Kentucky’s promised $1000. He requested payment in ten days after visiting secretary and treasurer William C. Stronach and discussing the donation. Suspicion arose as details emerged of a downtown money loan and evasive remarks. The Home’s official stance: the money will not be forthcoming.
A man named Baker was chased to Raleigh where he was taken to jail. He posted bond yesterday and was released. He admitted the still had been in operation for some time though he claimed he never knew of its existence.
Special notices promote a vast stock of ladies wraps in new shades and styles with assurance of quality and price. The ad highlights the largest dress goods and carpeting lines, urging inspection before purchase and noting a move of a Germeteur depository to J Hal Bobbitt’s drug store for prompt orders.
Fresh stock of Salted Jordan Almonds in half pound packages announced by Enservator and Peserup. Cloaks and Wraps offered with entire stock of ladies' misses' and childrens' cloaks at McGee and Moseley closed out at wholesale cost. S F Morvecat, Trustee.
Stylish dress goods on the bargain table at McGee and Moseley's with entire stock of dry goods and shoes selling at a great sacrifice to close out. S. F. Morpecat, Trustee. Also a brief health ad touts Simmons Liver Regulator as a safe remedy.
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