Political shifts and mixed gains in North Carolina
In Raleigh correspondence, Merriman’s withdrawal alters the political balance as Vance’s Senate seat raises Republican hopes for 1880. The piece highlights black legislators in Wake and Halifax, notes party fractures, and calls for a bold Republican leader to steer the party to future victory.
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Ransom
Vance
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Lincoln University
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Halifax
North Carolina
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Supreme Court of North Carolina
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House of Representatives
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Northampton
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Virginia
Richmond
Carolina
Emancipation Anniversary in Beaufort Celebrated in 1879
The article recounts Beaufort North Carolina Emancipation Day ceremonies on January 1 1879 with a sunrise procession to Washburne seminary led by Capt Stephen Turner and the Kinston brass band. Speakers included Ceasar Parker Jr John C Dancy and George H White with readings of the Emancipation Proclamation and a strong address by Wm H Scott.
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N. 9
Eorrox
Wilmington
Abraham Lincoln
Stephen Turner
Kinston
Washburne Seminary
Carteret
Processon
J.A. Phillips
John Ward
Lodge of
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Atlantic Lodge U. B. C
Ceasar Parker
Duncan
Davis
Turner
Isaac J. Vann
Hubbard Bell
Wm. H. Scott
Wood Bridge
N. C
Scott
G. L
G.T
North Carolina
Tarboro
John C. Dancy
A. Blount
Dancy
Geo. H. White
Newbern
Beaufort
Supreme Court
Washburne Seminary anniversary praised by town crowd
The Washburne Seminary celebration drew white citizens and county residents to the main hall for songs, speeches, and a concert by John A. Norwood and town children. The Kinston band impressed as a young group, with a festival table and thanks to organizers.
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Kinston
Washbury Seminary
John A. Norwood
Messrs
Dancy
White
Scott
Turpentine and related markets show varied activity
Turpentine firm at 26 cents per gallon with 200 casks sold. Strained and Good Strained quotes steady around 1 17 and 1 20 per barrel. Tar and Crude Turpentine steady with mixed daily receipts. Cotton market quiet but with specific middling and good middling quotes and notable bale counts.
Turpentine and Rosin Market Summary Jan 14
Market activity shows firm prices and steady receipts across multiple products. Notable figures include Spirits Turpentine at 263 cents per gallon country packages and Rosin around 174 cents per gallon for strained, with Good Strained at 120, plus Hard and Yellow Dip crude turpentine values holding firm.
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Corron
Srinius
Turventine
Rossy
Tak
Rosta
Virgin
Cortex
Obscure Advertisement Quips About a Store
A fragmented late 19th or early 20th century advertisement parodies a store's woes. It mocks the store’s image while inviting readers to attending mock obsequies. The piece questions cleanliness, price levels, and public perception with satirical tone and self-deprecating humor.
P L Bridgers & Co Plans Price Cuts Amid Trade Rivalry
In a note to readers the grocer laments rivals losing market share and promises to shrink prices further to become Wilmington’s largest retail grocery business. He mentions a five line shipment of towering soaps received today at low prices and hints at continuing promotions to attract customers.
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Not Puritanical Liquor Sale Promised by P L Bridgers Co
The Bridgers Co oppose liquor but will sell it as a necessary item in a first class grocery store. They assure ladies no liquor will be found on the premises and claim patrons will take any drinks elsewhere to be arunk.
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P.L. Bridgers ,Co
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