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Newspaper
The State Chronicle
Location
Raleigh, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 13, 1891
Page
3
Fragmentary report shows Combe County addressing child welfare and home safety amid a rise in beggar activity. Officials debate orders and relief measures as community tensions grow and residents call for clearer action.
A county in Buncombe contemplates a dedicated Children s Home funded locally to shelter and reform neglected and destitute children. A citizen committee supervises placement, care, and legal commitments while doctors and officials ensure health and sanitation. The piece urges statewide adoption and cites modest monthly costs per child. It also notes personal endorsement of Ely s Cream Balm for catarrh.
Gallon remarks that the WCTU overlooked a key fact, noting a woman witnessed the first snake. Gilkins asks for clarification, and Gallon points to the observer as a decisive detail.
Diocesan postings list bishop appointments across North Carolina towns and churches from September to October including Flat Rock Hendersonville Saluda Tryon City St Pauls Henderson County Trinity Chapel Asheville Ascension Hickory Lenoir Yadkin Valley Statesville Winston Walnut Cove Greensboro Lincolnton Rutherfordton Bowmans Ring Brevard Franklin Macon County Culloushee and related holy communion and missions collections noted.
The document lists faculty and officers: J. B. Shearer D D LL D president and professor of biblical instruction and moral philosophy. J Martin LL D vice president and chemistry. W D Vinson MA mathematics. W S Graves MA Latin and French. W S Currell PhD English. H L Smith PhD natural philosophy. C J Harding PhD Greek and German. W L Lingle mathematics tutor. Dates indicate Sept 0th 1891 to June 6th 1882.
Message to former patrons and farmers announcing relocation from Raleigh to Wilson North Carolina. The warehouse is among the largest in the state with numerous buyers and prize houses. Claims strong buyer demand and satisfactory prices, with local business support and hope for continued trade.
Sealed proposals for a two story brick house known as Building No 2 of the Odd Fellows Orphan Home will be received at Goldsboro offices until October 6 1891. Plans and specifications are available from Grand Secretary B H Woodell Raleigh NC or from the undersigned in Goldsboro NC. Right to reject any bids reserved. W T Dorton Secretary Building Committee Garaspaens Bs C Sep 9 1891.
Condensed timetable effective August 2 lists routes from Cincinnati and Louisville through Knoxville Morristown Paint Rock Hot Springs Asheville Salisbury Greensboro Danville Richmond to Northbound connections via Atlanta Charleston Columbia Spartanburg Hendersonville and Asheville. Indicates multiple layovers, termini, and connecting cities on the line.
A fragmented newspaper line references Sunday occurrences and the numbers 1 3 and 15, indicating a recurring listing or section cue. The readable fragments imply scheduling or edition labeling rather than a full event.
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