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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 02, 1891
Page
8
Chronicle reports stationary temperatures across most of North Carolina with warmth in the extreme east and southeast winds. Also notes new advertisements and Chas. Bretsch: What is Good.
Angeline Bragg dies aged 90 in Raleigh. Revival at Garners led by Rev J L Foster. W R Womble hook and ladder meet at 8 30 pm. George C Heck buys 30 building lots for 23000. Peace Institute opens with expected large attendance. New organ placed at Central M E church and will be dedicated once a bishop is secured. W R Womble hook and ladder. Various local moves, orders, and arrivals noted around the city including rail, streetcars, and university traffic.
The famous pianist appears at Metropolitan Hall this Saturday evening for the first time in years. He will perform a wide range from simple plantation melodies to Liszt and Wagner, with notable piano instrument imitations, offering entertainment for lovers of good music.
The cotton year ended August 31 shows total receipts of 40,160 bales almost all by wagon. Earlier forecasts for 40,100 bales matched but season totals far exceeded prior years 21,803 in the previous season, 31,490 in 1889, and 35,513 in 1888. Omega Foster notes compression helped yield large totals. 75,000 bales compressed last season at a distant site. A personal ad notes Brady crozine as a headache remedy from G. E. Carter of Holly Springs, N. Y.
The Railway Commission sat yesterday with Mr. Croswell of the Southern Express Co. before it to discuss express rates. Maj. James W. Wilson and Henry C. Brown then traveled to Statesville to inspect evidence related to the Third Creek bridge wreck, with several days expected for testimony.
Will Wynne arrives home after a 1100 mile ride from Raleigh to Portland in 12 days a new record. He was welcomed by cheering cyclists and has a standing invitation to visit Columbus Georgia for a September 19 race offering a $1000 purse. Wynne toured Atlantic coast cities and promoted his all around bicyclist challenge in the Boston Herald.
The Peace Institute begins its 1891 92 session on Thursday September 3 with a fully furnished house and new antique oak furniture. New faculty members include Miss Clements Miss Manly and Miss Wade. Miss Dinwiddie directs the preparatory department and Prof. Baumann leads the music department assisted by three experienced teachers.airie
Special sale items include Ko-Wi Tea at 60 cents per pound in various package sizes. The New York Bargain House announces a three day Dress Ginghams and Outing Flannels sale with prices from 5 to 64 cents per yard, starting Thursday at 8 am. Also notices about Green Park Hotel in Blowing Rock North Carolina and Mt. Airy White Sulphur Springs openings with seasonal rates, plus a job inquiry for a bookkeeper or salesman with strong references.
Swindell's large emporium announces a carpet sale with Moquette or velvet carpets at $1.00 per yard. The collection features new designs and promises quality below typical $2.00 yard value. SwixveE ct invites all to view the extensive fall stock.
Wanted notice for a young man of steady habits seeking work. He has bookkeeping experience and good references. Address Box 326 Raleigh North Carolina. 8 28 1w pd.
A fragment describes the West End Moore County locality known for mineral springs. It mentions a natural sprit flowing from rock beds, forming a clear cold effervescent water with remedial qualities, associated with McPHERSON & TIMoY proprietors. The text hints at long-standing neighborhood familiarity with these waters.
For years residents of Jackson Springs claimed the mineral water aided indigestion dropsy and feeble conditions. Report notes visitors sought cures, an option on land was taken, samples were sent to the State Experiment Station for analysis, with results indicating a certain evaporative content per gallon.
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