From Murphy to Manteo State Forwarding Tales
A compilation of local notices. Father Gerrard, Charlotte artist priest, died of typhoid fever. Mrs. Carpenter began meetings in Wilmington. Mrs. Martha Terry, wife of Spirit of the South editor, died in Rockingham. Governor Holt spoke at Cabarrus Fair, claim no prior soil visit by NC governors. Indicated liquor and opium institute plans in Greensboro. Rev Father Girard Pilz died of malaria at Belmont. Sheriff Allison investigated a wreck suspect at Bostian's Bridge. Davidson College reports 136 students. potential 140 after next week. Alexander McKinon & Co. assigned to John D. Shaw Jr. with liabilities $70k-$80k. Spirit of the South notes $50k for preferred creditors. Richmond County's largest failure. A telegram mentions Charlotte Light Artillery guns are secured. The eldest Allen son collapsed at Greensboro depot but recovered. Tobacco and cigarettes under warning to boys. Concord church sees farewell of Rev J M Grier. possible move to Presbyterian ministry. Willie Trice injured by slate-framed fence. serious wounds. Gold vein found by E C Black in Cabarrus. chunks worth $50. Rev Maxwell, First Presbyterian, condemns state moral condition noting Primitive Baptists’ influence. This is disputed and will be revisited.
Dr Kings New Discovery for Coughs and Colds Ad
A vintage medical ad promises relief for coughs colds and chest throat ailments with Dr Kings New Discovery. It guarantees money back if not helped and offers free trial bottles at John Y. MacRae's drugstore with large sizes 50 cents and 1.00.
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Dr. King
la Grippe
John Y. MacRae
Bishop Lymans Appointments Across Diocese Schedule
The Diocese of North Carolina lists bishopric visitations from Sept 27 to Sept 27 including Winston Salem Walnut Cove German town Madison Mt Airy Wilkesboro Gwyns Chapel Lincolnton Shelby Rutherfordton Asheville Bowmans Bluff Brevard Franklin Culioushee and a consecration and missions collection at various Sunday services. Also advertises Simmons Liver Regulator for dyspepsia and references a humorous note from New York Telegram.
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Winston
Walnut Cove
Germantown
Madison
Mt. Airy
Wilkesboro
Gwyn’s Chapel
Lincolton
Shelby
Rutherfordton
Asheville
Bowman’s Bluff
Brevard
Franklin
Macon County
Culioushee
Kidney affection cured by Simmons Liver Regulator
J W Poynts reports long standing kidney trouble cured by Simmons Liver Regulator. It is not an offense for a switchman to flag at his work.
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Simmons Liver Regulator
J. W. Poynts
Bucklen Arnica Salve promises cures with refund guarantee
Advertises Bucklen's Arnica Salve as the best remedy for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and skin eruptions. Claims to cure piles with a money back guarantee and lists price 23 cents per box sold by John Y. MacRae.
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John Y. MacRae
P. P. P. Praised by Physicians for Purifying Virtues
A New York physician and hospital director cites cases where P. P. P. proved effective after distribution from a package. A Savannah railway superintendent crippled by rheumatism and illness reports regained health after a course of P. P. P. The substance is acclaimed by Southern doctors as a remarkable purifier of the age.
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Fey
New York
Savannah
P. P.P
South
Blood Poison Cure Promises Rapid Recovery with P. P. P.
An advertisement touts P. P. P. Prickly Ash Poke Root and Potassium as a universal blood purifier. It claims to eradicate blood poisons such as syphilis and scrofula and to alleviate inflammatory and sciatic pains, with certificates proving cures after other medicines failed.
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Murphy
Mantec
the News
North Carolina
Currituck
Father Gerrard
Charlotte
Rockingham
Martha J. Terry
Spirit of the South
Cabarrus
Holt
Messrs
H. B. Dexter
F. R. Davis
Indiana
Greensboro
Girard Pilz
St. Mary’s Abbey
Belmont
N. C
Allison
Iredell
Jones
Petersburg
Bostian’s Bridge
Davidson College
Alex. McKinon & Co
Laurinburg
John D. Shaw, Jr
Richmond County
S. W. Cramer
Charlotte Light Artillery
Washington
J. D. Glenn
Charlotte News
Robert Allen
Associate Reformed Church
Concord
J. M. Grier
Presbyterian Church
Willie Trice
Captain Trice
Lexington
Willie
E. C. Black
Charlotte Chronicle
Mr. Maxwell
First Presbyterian Church
Raleigh
Diocese OF
Lyman
Simmons
Bucklen
San
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Pete
Lidpman Bros
D&w
Ynchburg & Durham R. R
Durham
Richmond
Danville
Denniston Junction
Atlantic
Lynchburg
Chesapeake and Ohio
Norfolk and Western
W.N. Mitch
tDaily
J. M. Broughton
D. Berwanger
T. B. Moseley
J.M. Broughton&co
Fayetteville ST
T. J
EY. Geo. Hack
D. Hac
Y. P. Simpson
Hackney Bros. & Simpson
Rocky Mount and Wilson, N. C
Yancey & Stronach
Goldsboro
J. W. Lamb
Robert I. Rogers
Oxford
Owen, Barbour & Smith
J. Hal. Bobbitt
J. Hal
Bobbitt
Pharmacist
Eville Street
Mt. Vernon Springs
Chatham County
J. D. Bcie
Water of Life
J. M. Foust
H. Hay
Richman
Atlan Tip
Wilmington
R. R. Ang Bre
Tarboro
Wilson
Belma
Fayetteville
Warsaw
Magnolia
Gldsboro
Selma
R’y Mount
Weldon
Seeds
Sunde
Scotland Road
Sco
Greenville
Scotland Neck
Turbemarle
Willon
Plyr
Rocky Mount
Clinton
Weldon Dally
John F
J. R. Kenly
T. M. Emerson
Aleigh
Ly Raleigh
Mill Brook
Wake Forest
Franklinton
Kittrell
Henderson
Warren Plains
Macon
Ar Weldon
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