Dock repairs and town notes in Wilmington 1879
The Wilmington Post reports on repairs to the dock on Dock Street and general town conditions. It notes city bank closings, sidewalks needing attention, a bridge in poor shape, and various local incidents including thefts and court actions. Also covered are civic meetings, aldermen votes, road and market discussions, and notices about church and railway business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dock Street
Smith’s Creek
North Carolina
O. K
John Ligen
Josh Telfair
Justice Hall
Charles Eadens
Justice Gardner
Isaac N. Carr
Tarboro
N. C
Crooms’ Bridge
Pender County
David Murchison
New York
Carolina Central Railroad
Williams and
Murchison
Board of Finance
Wilmington
Wilmington Township
M. Cronly
Cape Fear Township
Iredell Johnson
Harnett
A. A. Moseley
Masonboro
H. L. Horne
Federal Point
J. H. Horne
Oscar G. ‘Parsley, Sr
Dallas M. Fennell
New Hanover County
Cape Fear
Seven Mile Post
Frank
A. R. Black
John Loftin
James Grant
Wm. Winters
Tobias Carney
John McNeill
Jordan Lemons
D. K. Futch
J. F. Garrell
D. Stelges
Fishblate
Dr McLane's Liver Pills Advertising Claim
An old advertisement touts Dr McLane's Liver Pills as a remedy for liver affections bilious complaints dyspepsia and sick headache while warning customers to beware imitations. The genuine pills are noted to bear a red wax seal on the lid and the signatures C McLane and Fleming Bros Pittsburgh Pa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P'Leming Bros
Dr. McLane
C. McLane
Fleming Bros
Dr. C. McLane
Pittsburgh
McLane
Turpentine and Tar Markets Mixed in Wilmington Listings
Wilmington markets report volatile spirits turpentine and rosin prices with frequent daily sales. Notable figures include 29 cents per gallon for country package turpentine and 90 cents per barrel for tar, with hard and yellow dip turpentine quoted around 100 and 160 dollars respectively. Several days show steady or unchanged quotes across turpentine, rosin, and crude products amid fluctuating sales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crypt Turrentine
Sereis
Rosin
Corron
Ordin
Corroys
TaRa
Behead and the Wilmingtong Obsequies Prices Decline
A fragment from a late 19th century notice laments storm brewing and misfortune. The speaker jokes about shutters and teapots while inviting the public to attend obsequies. The tone mocks poor stock and rising prices since commencement, signaling a performative funeral-like statement of insolvency.
Bringers of Bargains in Wilmington Cut Prices Further
In Wilmington P. L. Bridgers and Co. signals a tougher stance on pricing to avoid being too lenient, asserting a plan to lower prices a bit more in the near future. The statement reflects a strategic shift aimed at strengthening competitiveness and market position in the local trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Cartjehn
Committee On Lights
Colville & Co
J. F. Stolter
Harding Johnson
Committee On Fire Department
Colville & Is
Conmats
Bioners
Smith Creek Bridge
Grady
The
Mendelssohn Piano Co
East 15Th Street
N.Y
Mendelssohn
Watson's Art Journal
New York
Mathushek
Chicago Times
I Mendelssohn Piano Co
Ekill
Louisville Courier- Journal
Justrijenis Ualy
Dusirtericu
St. Louis
Mendelsohn Piano Co
Cleveland Herald
Cincinnati
Wilmington
Also Mentioned on This Page
Wilmington Post
Wilmington, N. C
Sunday Monnane
Episcopal Diocese of
Fayetteville
Board of Aldermen
City Hall
Henry Taylor
B. Solomon
E. Warren
James
Jme. Lippitt
H. Manning & Co
T. U. Johnson
Hermann Heintze
Alderman Hill
Faw. Foster
Third and
Princess Streets
Cape Fear Engine Company
Flanner
Sanitary Committee
Board of Health
W. G. Curtis
N. Morris
Norwood Giles, Esq
Dr.c.mclane
Wilmington Markets
Pte
Havn
Ting
Salat
Bladen County
Cape
Prospect Hill
A. McDorath
Braden County
N.C
Money Market
Bank of New Hanover
First National Bank
Navassa Aaeeas Co
Ieee
P.L. Bridgers & CO
Newope
Hanover Co
Wessar
Baltimo
Martelle
Greensboro
Havana
Bridgers & CO
United States
Canada
ASM & Robrixs
Fulton Stater
Brooklyn, N. Y
Stuarts Dew
Durham
D. M. Dart
Journal Building
Princess Street
Tiss
P. L. Bridgers & CO
I Dee
B.D. Morill
Sgpposile City Hall
Third Street
Renseclad Polytechnic Institute
Troy
Ee Ial
Tie Lee
St Paar
D-L. Russell
Wau
Walmington, N. Cc
Mara
Tbs
Chen
Tim It
Termasree, Co
Address & Co
Augie Mae Splly
Ottawa
Inge Peterson
Peterson
Wil Baven
Ann
Stephens
Frank Lee
Edict
Frances Hodgson Burnett
Jane G. Austin
Josiah Allen
N. B
Charles J. Peterson
Chestnut St
Philadelphia
Re. Bee
Perry Biav
Anglo-American Musical CO
Ann Street
New York City
Esa
P. O
Jiyabiv Te Tary
F. Calder
Marek Glensal
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