10 Aug 1879
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Newspaper
Wilmington Post
Location
Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 10, 1879
Page
1
The Wilmington Post lays out ad rates and subscription costs, notes major African and U.S. political developments, bank and navy reform chatter, elections in Kentucky and Maryland, a German actor’s death, and local crime, fire, and civic concerns with a steady stream of names, places, and dates.
Dear Post notes the Cleveland Springs draw growing crowds this summer with many guests from the Cape Fear region. Judge K P Buxton Mrs Rebecca Bledsoe Buxton of Fayetteville and others from Wilmington and South Carolina are mentioned. The springs are well kept and provide amusement and renewal for the healthy and sick alike.
Under a decree of foreclosure in the United States District Court for North Carolina, Duncan J. Devane, commissioner, will sell at public auction the Wilmington Columbia and Augusta Rail Road including all rights of way depots rolling stock and equipment, and all property and privileges of The Wilmington Columbia and Augusta Railroad Company, at the court house door in Wilmington on October 1, 1879 at 12 o'clock M. Terms of sale.
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