Long County Officials and Court Members Listed in State Directory
The document lists state and local government offices with incumbents across departments. Included are Governor Daniel G Bowle and lieutenant governor Phemas M Holt, Secretary of State William L Saunders, Treasurer Donald W Bain, and Auditor George W Sanderlin, along with public instruction and attorney generals. Also enumerated are Supreme Court and Superior Court justices, U.S. congressional representatives, county officers, and city officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eovernor
Daniel G Bowle
Wake
Phemas M. Holt
William L Saunders
Donald W Bain
George W. Sanderlin
Wayne
Public Instruction
Rhe Ey M Finger
Catawba
Jomey
Theodore F Davidson
Buncomt
The First Wedding Told In Vivid Edenic Imagery
A retro prose piece evokes the world’s first wedding with mythic nature imagery, describing Adam and Eve’s union amid flowers, birds, animals, and celestial witnesses. It blends biblical scenes with a devotional exhortation on virtue, happiness, and character, citing De Witt Talmage and Bismarck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Larks
Robbins
Goldfinches
Violet
Lily
Rose
Adam
Carol
Apa
de Witt Talmage
Ladies’ Home Journal
Contested Confederate Flags Debate Draws Editorial Fire
An Albany Times editorial laments the Mail and Express for attacking Virginia’s Confederate flag display at the Lee Monument unveiling. It praises Southern memory, urges restraint, and criticizes northern press for inflaming discord while noting medical advances and the value of quiet remedies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
Times
Mail
Virginia
Lee Monument
The
South
Richmond
Lee
Congress
Ri Nation
Ben Harrison
Union
New York Mall
Virginian
Atlantic Ocean
Mail and Express
National Capitol
Alwout
Shepard
The Land of Lazy Folks in Siam Excerpted
A travel sketch notes Siamese idleness due to simple laws and warm climate. Clothing is minimal except for nights, with children often unwrapped until seven or eight. Wealthy natives wear jewelry and waist cloths, while a middle class woman spends about ten dollars yearly on attire. Food is cheap, and urban hoarding runs about 45 cents weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Siam
Demorest’s Monthly
Fertilizer Experiments at Ohio Station on Wheat and Corn
Ohio experiment station tests of artificial fertilizers for wheat and corn suggest phosphoric acid and nitrogen in roughly equal parts boost wheat yields when phosphorus is fall applied and nitrogen in spring, while nitrogen might be omitted for corn without harming the crop. Overall, results imply many cases where fertilizer costs exceed the crop gain, and conclusive proof against feeding fertilizers at present prices remains unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ohio
Towser the Setter Cleared in Boston Dog Trial
In Boston Municipal Court a handsome setter named Towser faced a life trial. A witness claimed the dog bit him, but defense witnesses praised Towser’s character. The dog demonstrated tricks to support his innocence, and Judge Curtie dismissed the case with Towser deemed a peaceful, orderly animal. The crowd cheered as Towser left the room.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Towser
Curtie
Man recounts hanging and near-death in courtroom questioning
In a courtroom exchange cited by St. Louis Life a witness recalls being hanged during a mob incident. He explains a man was killed and the crowd mistakenly believed the victim had committed the crime, leading to a brutal attempt before the mob freed him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Mrs Grundy On Root Crops For Winter Animal Feed
Culture of root drops discusses profitable beet production for livestock. Cornell expert notes germination issues and weed pressure if planting late. Early plowing and good seed yield low cost, with April 183 planting at the experiment station showing 7 cents per bushel for seed and labor and 15 to 20 cents hourly labor costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roberts
Cornell University
Miscalculated boxing lesson ends in sobering lesson
Detroit Free Press recounts a pupil who paid for boxing instruction. The mentor learns the pupil lacked grit after a staged training misfire. The pupil admits being licked as a rival crowd overwhelmed him, prompting a blunt moral about courage and deception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Halifax
Detroit Free Press
Life spans of various animals across ages
The text lists animal lifespans including a bear up to 20 years, tortoises reaching 107, squirrels and hares about 7 or 8 years, rabbits 7, dogs 20, wolves 20, foxes 14 to 16, and elephants up to 400 years.
Curious Lifespans and Inventions From History
The text notes varied animal ages from sheep and cows to camels and whales, and cites inventions like telescopes and steel pens. It mentions language counts, wealth signals, and tests of friendship, alongside marvels from shipbuilding and clocks to steamships and common insects.
Notable Facts and Quips From the Past Echoes in a Column
A collage of historic trivia and anecdotes covers fashion, theater, banking, and transport, with notes on firsts such as horse railways and sewing machines. It recalls the Manila iron church, coin weights, and early tools while quoting a humorous courtroom exchange and a pastor praising Dr King’s New Discovery for lung illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. M. Shrout
United Brothern Church
Blue Mound
Kan
Dr. King
Dr. Bogart
From a Girl's Composition on Boys
A light humorous piece contrasts boys with girls, noting that men were made before women and Eve pleases God more. It jokes that boys are troublesome and would be better as girls or dolls, and praises the narrator’s kind papa who might have been a girl as a boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
God
Adam
Eve
Epoch of Health Restored by Electric Bitters
The text praises Electric Bitters as a great alterative tonic that cures lingering sickness and restores health. It claims relief for kidney liver or stomach diseases and notes bottles priced at 50 cents and 1 dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. N. Bogart
First class accommodations for La dies
Cars leave Hotel six a m arrive p m through to New York in twenty four hours. Up river steamers stop at the hotel. Headquarters for hunters. Best shooting in North Carolina. Dogs and horses furnished. Ticket office and express office in the hotel. Telegram for rooms J E Merriam proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Carolina
J. E. Merriam
Windsor coach lines offer free back on steamers
American House advertises free back on all steamers with telegraph office attached. Livery stables available. Call when passing Windsor. If you decide to stay, enjoy a good time and the gray mule ride is yours. J. K. Moody, proprietor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Windsor
J. KR. Moody
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Royal Baking Powder CO
Wall Street
INO
FE Board OF Agriculture
Commessoper
John Robinson
T Kh Bruner
Hem
Heriwrt
Battle Agent Immigration
P. M. “Wilson
Upreme
H Slaith
Jstices
J J Davis
Frank
Augustus S Merriman
Janes E. Shepherd
Beaufort Sur
Alfonzo C. Avery
Burke
Japebe Superior Court
Gnegryer Jl Brown
Beaufort
Frederick Philips
Jedgeceati Ibe
H G Conner
Wilson
Walter Clark
John A Gilmer
Guilford
ET Bovkin
Sampson
James C Mecshipe
Caimberland
R T Armfield
Iredell
M F Graves
Yadkin
John G Bynum
Eleveth di Tre
WM Shipp
Meckenburg
James H Merriman
Buncombe
Senate
Zebulon B Vance
Mepflenbug
W Ransom
North Histor
House of Representatives
G Skinner
Perquimans
If Cheatham
Vance
Ditrict
C W McCrammy
Penderwourth
BH Bunn
Nash
J M Brower
Surry
Alfred Rowland
Beventl
JS Henderson
Rowan Fishth
Cowles
Wilkes Sipth
Fwart
Henderson
T Hodges
Sperior
Wkpena
Tewister
Deens
M Filliamson
Waters
Cooper
Wm H Gaskins
W J Bullock
P Hedges
F B Hooker
T J Waters
J. H. Small
P P Wilkinson
P H Johnson
F B Guilford
Layer
Jos
G. Chauncelerk
J A Burgess
Teasurer
B Sparrow
Police
J. G. Griffin
Euneilme
Jig Chauncey
Joe Hayvtis
SH Wiliams
H B Mayo
J D Vcon
J Brown
WA Bridgers
Hall Orbhert
Paville
Fore
South Side River
Spi
Vey Order and Registry Department
Sautoapm
GE Buckman
J. Carrow
Ags
lCiedist
WR Ware
W Thomas
Sutterlan
E Mack
Envices
Norking
Got
Goar
Jas
Powle
Scopal
Nat Harding
Edund Alexander
Taver
Evers
Brown
Iin
Th Club
Town Hall
Ss Hoyt
Heir Hall
Porter
J R Ross
Odd Fellows’ I
M Brown
M Cherry
Odd Fellows
Lay
Bismark
Doctor Diet
Doctor Quiet
Merry May
Fied
Mrs. Grundy
Scott
Cuvier
Shorse
Macaulay
England
Manilla
Philippine Islands
Europe
America
Eiffel
Elias Howe Jr
Wright
Pmund Alexander
Washington, N. C
Aurora
Pantego
Wowldly
Martin County
C. L. Hill
Atlanta Constitution
Fran
Hotel Merriam
Washington, N. Y
the Orton
Wilmington, N. C
Gwindell Hotel
Swan Quarter
N.C
W. B, Swindell
Prop
Hyde County
Otel Albert
New Berne, N. C
the King House
Greenville, N. C
Sheriff King
Prop’reegss
King House
Windsor, N
Edmundson
NEW European Hotel
Goldsboro, N. C
L’arters
AY View Hotel
Edenton, N
SAAC
A. Sugg
Redman
Sugg & James
Offie Old Stand
Redman, Sugg & James
Greene
Beaufort Counties
H. Small
Washington, N
T. Beckwith
Banking House
Main Street
Washington, D. C
Exchange
B. Pender
Main St., Washington, N. C
Dibbie’s
Michael Curtain
Plainfield, Il
Dace
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