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Newspaper

The State Chronicle

Location

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 01, 1891

Page

8

Weather and notices from Washington and Raleigh

Washington forecast slightly warmer and generally fair for Tuesday and Wednesday with variable winds. The item also notes Prof. Gerald McCarthy and Prof. J. R. Chamberlaine returning from a bridal tour and Capt. B. P. Williamson discussing the trotting mare Nancy Hanks and owning a half sister at the farm.

Washington North Carolina Gerald McCarthy Department of Agriculture J. R. Chamberlaine The Agricultural College B. P. Williamson Nancy Hanks

Local Happenings September Wraps Cotton and Transit

The September issue notes the new cotton season starting and the electric railway operating. It reports weather, army worm damage to cotton, and cotton on the platform. Officials and students arrive for the A and M College term opening, with campus events and sermons planned.

Baptists Seek $30,000 for Female University in Raleigh

A special Raleigh meeting of the chamber of commerce and Baptist committee reviewed progress on funding a female university. About $22,000 was pledged with $8,000 still needed to secure the school for the city. Trustees require full $30,000 before establishing the institution. The committee, led by W. N. Jones, will canvass citizens further.

Chamber of Commerce and Industry R. H. Battle Latta W. N. Jones The Baptists Raleigh James Briggs Chamber of Commerce Vitruvius Royster

Death of Miss Clara Martin in Chapel Hill

Private letter reports the death of Miss Clara Martin daughter of Rev J B Martin in Chapel Hill. Aged about twenty she died of typho malarial fever. The Caroni- CLE extends sympathy to the bereaved family as news spreads across the state.

Chapel Hill Clara Martin J.B. Martin

Streetscars Return Bring Lively Town to Life

Crowds gathered as electric streetcars replace horses on Hillsboro and Fayetteville streets. Conductor J. B. Duke and motor man Fudge steered the lines from Capitol Square to the depot and Brookside park amid cheers. A single accident occurred when Mrs. M. F. King toppled from a buggy as a horse spooked.

Hillsboro Street Park Blount Street J. B. Duke Mr. Fudge Capitol Square Fayetteville Street Mr. George Brookside Park Capitol M. F. King

Ten Day Carpet Sale At Swindells Mammoth Emporium

The Swindells Mammoth Emporium announces a ten day carpet sale at 206 Fayetteville Street offering Velvet Moquette Brussels and wool and cotton grain carpeting at $1.00 per yard, normally worth $2.00. The notice promotes large stock and invites all to view the assortment.

Swindells Mammoth Emporium Fayetteville Street Brussels D. T. Swixpett

Tuomas and Maxwell Sell Quality Furniture at Low Prices

Furniture for Everybody offers the latest designs at Tuomas and Maxwell's with best quality and the lowest possible prices, inviting shoppers to explore a wide selection and value.

Tuomas & Maxwell’s

Wanted Young Man Seeks Steady Employment

A young man with steady habits seeks work and has book keeping experience with good references. Address R Box 326 Raleigh NC. 328.1 w-pd.

Raleigh N. C A.S. Lee Raleigh, N.C

Fragmentary note hints at plans and reminders in Atlanta

A garbled passage mentions saving something, familiar terms, and a reference to Atlanta. The text appears as a rough personal note with no clear event or names to identify.

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