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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1891
Page
8
For North Carolina generally fair with southeasterly winds and slight temperature changes. Slowers Thursday night. New advertisements list M. A. Parker & Son Cotton Buyers.
The Hillsboro street electric car began service yesterday afternoon as the Blount street line reported smooth operation with strong patronage. Rail and depot work progress noted at Raleigh and Gaston with new lighting and construction, while local officials monitor safety and regulatory issues.
Every member is specially requested to attend their next regular meeting on September 4 at 54 o clock p m in their rooms.
In August 26 births were registered: 6 white males, 9 white females, 4 colored males, 7 colored females. There were 24 deaths: 5 white males, 4 white females, 7 colored males, 8 colored females, with 13 deaths of children under 5.
The senior Parker has twenty years in the cotton trade across South Carolina and Georgia. W A Parker Jr has acted as confidential clerk to his father for four years and shown energy. The new firm will buy and ship cotton in the region with ample facilities and offer top prices for the staple.
Mr Julius Kaufmann of Sumar ta visits Mr E Lieberman while Mrs D T Johnson and children return from Chatham County. Miss Ella McDade stays with Miss Laula Bailey on East Hargett. F B Arendell reports 3000 farmers at Salisbury Alliance picnic. Rev Dr J H Cordon attends Weldon marriage in Wilson. Mrs W R Tucker and Misses Bessie Sadie return from Asheville. Minnie Tucker, in Berlin, Germany, returns on the 17th. A H Temple of Glasgow, Va visits. Carlyle of Wake Forest notes 30 students on campus and bright opening tomorrow.
Seaton Gates Lodge No. 64 I O O F meets tonight at 7 30 with an initia tory degree for applicants at 7 45. Members are urged to attend and all Odd Felons invited. Woolcott & Son extend early store closing to seven each night through December 1st except Saturdays.
Special notices tout a fall display of new woolen dress fabrics from French, Scotch, and Irish sources with confidence in selection. A large carpet collection is offered with low prices, including Royal Wiltons and Axminsters. Also advertised are two houses and lots for sale near the R and G railroad shops with connections to Wrnns and Ellington.
McCall glove fitting pattern stock and fashion sheets are now in. Any pattern desired is available immediately without waiting for order. Fashion sheets from D T Swinveck.
A young man with steady habits and book keeping experience seeks employment. He has good references and can be reached at Box 326 Raleigh NC. The notice mentions Raleigh business aims to attract shoppers, a grand opening on the 14th and 15th, and a sale by the New York Bargain House offering low priced dress ginghams and outing flannels.
Employment notice offers temporary services as book keeper or salesman with piece work or copying. Best city references available. Address B 111 E Martin St Mt Airy White Sulphur Springs. September described as delightful in the mountains and the mt airy resort stays open until October offering comfortable rooms and first-class fare at $25 per month or $8 per week.
Carpet shop offers moquette and velvet carpets in new fall styles at $1.00 a yard through the 10th day of the month. Includes 190 different carpet styles for selection.
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