North Carolina voices at Washington trip report
A Wilmington correspondent describes a North Carolina contingent in Washington for the capital period, noting office seekers, candidates, and party factions. Highlights include Mott’s collectorship, Cooper and Sherman support, and visits to officials like Postmaster Shaw and Captain White, with remarks on President Arthur’s reception and the delegation’s cordial exit. The piece ends with praise for Sam Young, J. B. Hamilton, and Tom Young, portraying a lively political scene.
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Washington
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North Carolina
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Namby
Denvin Avenue
Worning
Hillsboro
Raleigh
North Carolin
Mott
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Volantarils
Department
Tcose
Cooper
Sherman
Grant
Gui Field
Ad Arthur
Pam Cooper
Jente
Airy Cowles
Abiliy
Statesville
Alev
R.M. Norment
Mint
Charlotte
Cady Cowles
Taboo
Shaw
W. P Osaghan
Cobb
Edgecombs
Treasury
Poe
Oyu
Thurdey
W. A. Moore
Waeh
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Jas. H. Hir- Te
Ciaxare
Arthur
Alf
Jurgen
Paill
J. B. Hamilton
The
Marine Hospital , Service
Sam Young
Ohio
Congress
Tom Younh
Leach and Rows
Onslow County colored citizens seek juries and rights
Journal notes a January trip to Jacksonville where colored residents met, spoke with county officials, and pressed for inclusion of qualified colored men on juries. The piece highlights increased colored wealth, land investment, education, and a pledge from officials to be more liberal, plus calls for a state convention to enforce equal rights.
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Jacksonville
Huggins
Superior Court
Register of Deeds
Humphrey
Williams
Uhey
Ward
Morrill
Onslow
Hortell
Pender
U.S
Hos
Geo. W. Brooks
N. Y
D. L. Russell
Brunswick County
R. P. Buxton
Cumberland County
A. 8. Seymore
Craven County
W. A. Moore
Washington
W. Clarke
Waks County
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Onslow County
Lumberton Robcsonian
Luke Cartwright
Whiteville
Columbus County
Wm. Wheeler
Martha
Jane
Wilmington Notes and Local Gleanings in 1881
Wilmington items recount civic events and society news including marriages, public notices, local crime reports, and notable visits. Highlights mention Rev. D Patterson’s Texas trip for the University of the South, a spike in matrimonial activity, police activity on a quiet week, a new Notary Public commission for B G Empie, upcoming Wake Forest address, a paralyzed ex judge, a theft arrest linked to Forepaugh’s circus, and various civic appointments and property deeds.
Sixteenth annual stockholders meet at First National Bank
The article notes re election of Alfred Martin D G Worth James Sprunt James Dawson and B E Burrass to the board. It also lists a Tux Dell Tower contract for a fire alarm bell tower and coverage of multiple local notices including exhibitions by Mrs. J J Jackson and a church earning report at Second Presbyterian.
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