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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1891
Page
8
Washington reports for North Carolina that light rains are expected with slightly cooler conditions in the eastern portion, while the western area sees stationary temperatures and variable winds.
Busy town notes include entertainment by Blind Tom at Metropolitan hall and Jarlow’s minstrels next Friday. Updates cover new tobacco factory work, streetcar expansions on Blount street, railway tariff talks, and a dramatic near death from a street wire incident with safe escape described.
Miss Hettie James of Wilmington sent a letter to W. C. Stronach, treasurer of the Soldiers Home, delivering a check for 304.70 to the Memorial Association of Wilmington. The funds, raised years ago to support the home, are handed over as a permanent organization forms.
Tuomas & Maxwett announce a fine opportunity for buyers to secure real bargains in chamber sets. Call today or visit their new furniture store at the corner of Martin Street and Exchange Place.
The renowned prodigy Blind Tom performed at Winston’s Brown’s Opera House with a large attentive crowd. He imitates sounds rather than musical theory, delivering a skillful and complete show that maintained his celebrity. Also mentions P. P. P. and Bradyerotine endorsements for headache relief.
Beautiful carpets and rugs displayed at Swindell's 206 Fayetteville Street with 190 styles. A September sale offered moquette and velvet carpets at $1.00 per yard, drawing strong interest. Also advertised are curtains silk cheniel damask and dress goods new stock and grand opening on September 14 and 15. Abbott's East Indian Corn Paint promoted for corns warts and bunions.
September brings pleasant mountain days as Mt Airy White Sulphur Springs stays open until October. Comfortable rooms and first class fare offered at 25 dollars per month or 8 dollars per week. sep2-5t
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