Legislative action on jails and rail line discussed in 1874-79 texts
The proceedings cover a bill to relieve prisoners in common jails by ensuring warmer, healthier facilities, and debate on extending the Raleigh & Augusta Air Line to Charlotte. Other items include bills on county government, Burgaw Academy, and UNC trustees appointments, with noted opposition and support from lawmakers.
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McCorkle
Supreme Court
Levisero
Raleigh
Common Humanity
Lewis
Ile
Committee On L’enal
Clarke
Gurter
Buncombe
Norfolk
North Carolina
Withoul
Messrs. Jones and
Cooke
Carter
Burgaw Male Dud
Pender County
Deace
Hines
Norm
State Agricultural Society
Hanging Dog post office opens in Cherokee County
The report notes a new Hanging Dog post office in Cherokee. It also records local misfortunes from Wilkes county such as a youth fatally injuring himself with a loaded gun when his toe slipped on the hammer. The column comments on political figures and press outlooks across North Carolina.
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Wilkes County
Souther
Charlotte *Observer
Piedmont
J’ress
Raleigh
Platt D. Cowan
Robert H. Cowan
Platt
David Stone
Bertie County
Covernor
North Carolina
United States Congress
Washington
Baltimore Sur
Greensboro
N. C
Congs
Neral
Pos
Fayettville
Begging and Depredation Penalties Mentioned in State Law
The text outlines punishments for begging and related crimes including 12 months for beggary, 2 years for trespass or building fires, and 5 years for depredation. It also notes that beggary by non citizens marks a person as a tramp with a $5 reward for convictions, excluding women and under 14s. It discusses Senator Edmunds as a potential Republican presidential candidate, noting his influence and remarks that he quiets noisy senators when he speaks.
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Senator Edmunds
Edmunds
Blaine
Senate
Notice of Seizure of Goods at Wilmington 1878
Under Section 3075 of the Revised Statutes the United States declares seizure of goods at Wilmington North Carolina on 26 1878 landed from Brig Lee Boo and on Bark Resolute on 2 November 1878. Seized items include 2 pieces flannel 1 piece cassimere 2 pieces coat cloth 5 pairs flannel drawers 45 flannel undershirts 18 flannel crestiri 5 pairs mittens. Claimants must file with the Collector of Customs within twenty days. W P Canaday Collector of Customs dated January 19 1879.
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United States
Wilmington
N C
Lee Boo
Lee
District of
Notice of chartering State Grand Lodge No 10 build land holdings
Apellston to charter State Grand Lodge No 10 R W G C announces 135 acres of land in Bladen County near Cape Fear River Prospect Hill landing with AH acres of open land noted as productive for corn and cotton. Dwelling and outbuildings in good condition and the site described for the charter proceeding.
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Apellston
Grand Lodge
A.B. Linp
R.W.G.C
Bladen County
Capelear River
Prospect Hill Landing
Pine Wood Cutting Opportunity in Braden County NC
A tract of land offers 3000 w erds of pine wood ready for cutting. Prospective buyers may apply to A. McDonald at Prospect Hill in Braden County North Carolina.
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A. McDonald
Prospect Hill
Biaden County
N.C, AL
Wilmington Markets Show Steady Turpentine and Cotton Trends
The Wilmington market pages report steady prices across turpentine grades with firm rosin and crude turpentine values. Cotton remains dull with official quotations showing lower tones, while tar and spirits turpentine hold near prior levels amid ongoing sales and receipts.
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Rosta
Srinis Tumrentine
Rossy
Corron
Janu
Crupe Turrentine
Srinius
Virgin. Cortex
New York
Philadelp
New Advertisements Call for Rebuild of Dismal Shop
A distressed open window scene signals a call to action from a shop in Wilmington. The speaker admits dirty stores, high prices, poor stock, and rude service, inviting customers to boycott and join in the forthcoming obsequies.
LARKGES Retail Grocery Battle Prompts Bold Claim
P L Bridgers & Co notes rivals claim loss of trade in last Sunday's paper. They vow to cut prices and expand in Wilmington arguing the market demands a stronger lower pricing push amid mentions of soaps and liquor sales and a promise to avoid detection of alcohol on premises.
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Lally
P.L. Bridgers & CO
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Davie
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Mecklenburg
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Cumberland
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New Hanover
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Attorney At Law
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Geo 2 Ly
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Larkges! R&etaall Grocery Business
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Aday
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