Resignation and notices in a Wilmington parish and period pieces
A scrap of 1869 era notices includes the resignation of Rev. Robert Emmett Terry from St. John's Parish Wilmington, with vestry resolutions of farewell and best wishes, plus a mix of periodical reviews and inquiries into a Cuba condemnation trial with witness testimony detailing voyage and capture events.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
St. John’s Parish
Wilmington
Jenny's
St. Lux
St. John’s
Jesus Christ Our Lord
Robert Emmett Terry
Werdens
St. John's Parish
North Carolina
Col. Fremont
Willard
Mr. Lippitt
Robert Mmett Terry
Tmne
Diesoved
Mic
Unui'ng
H. H. Ropinson
Visit to Kidder & Sons Steam Saw Mills in Ralston
A detailed tour of Kidder & Son's extensive steam saw mill near Ralston describes a thirty horsepower main engine, a large main saw mill, and a yard with over twelve million feet of lumber. The tour covers the boiler room, gasometer, and several specialized saws including a block and edging saw, with notes on the prolific output and the personnel including Superintendent John F. Finger. The piece ends with reflections on the mill's scale and a closing thanks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kipper & Son
Kidder & Son
Hart & Bailey
Woodworth’s
Messrs. Kidder & Son’s
Messrs. Kidder's
Rosin
Buck Sawyer
Messia Kidders
John F. Finger
A. I. Ashiara & Co
Windsorr
Bertie County
Cornelius Williams
Ralsigh Sanlard
City News and Classifieds Mix in Local Ledger
Marshall Neff is complimented while Col. Carrow pursues secession threats. Raleigh reports rising buildings as Cuba business stirs Smithville. Gen Abbott advertised borers offer forty horsepower. Allen and Company seek unemployed. Dockery brothers arrive. Major Mann sends sketches to Frank Leslie. Munson & Co promote fine clothing. The Marble Master notes New Inlet Bar soundings. Wilmington fair rates entice visitors. Baltimore fair mentioned. Judge Russell expedites cases. Hays jailed five years for burglary. court hears Madison matter. Humorous carn scene and local gossip reveal racial tensions and public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rutherford
Cuba
Davis
James Gordon
Person
Scotland
New York
Commodore Higgins
Witness
Col. Munro
Ryan
L.s
James Murray
Tenth Street Ferry
East River
Green Point
Anne
South Seventh Street
Williamsburg
Col. Munro Wic
Narrows
Letters From The People Surviving NC Oct 1869
Letters from Survivern NC dated Oct 20 1869 discuss defense of veracity against a critic signed D. They reference E Legg Revenue Inspector aboard the Cuba Cuban flag flag and Commodore Higgins, plus sympathy for Cuba and actions of F Lean. Borror and collector Rumley noted. government proceedings against the steamer Cuba predicted and moiety questions raised for officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seprons
E. Legg
Revenue
Spector
Cuba
United States
Commodore Higgins
Commodore
Smithville
N. C
Eprron
Washington
Higgins
F. Lean
Borror
Custom House
U. S. Marshall
Rumley
Thanksgiving Proclaimed As State Endures Fire And Rail Debates
Mis Excellency Governor Holden designates Thursday November 18 as a day of Thanksgiving amid warnings against violence. A Plymouth fire destroys fifteen structures causing losses under 100000 dollars. Reported rail and industrial matters include Wilmington to Rutherford railroad directors and court action over state director appointments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holden
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Wilminge
Semea
Ichas. Il
Grady
Younea Lapigs
Pruder
Rettera
Rawlins
William P. Fessenden
Ann Lee
Milan
Salem
R. Wetls
Broadway
N.Y
L. Fremont
Blackwood
Putnams
Lippincotts
Riverside
Joathy
Hans Anderson
Napoleon Bonaparte
Mrs. Weeks
Cranch
Phoebe Cary
Constantinople
Mother Goose
Harp and Houceron
Phrenological Journal
Asa Packer
John A
Col
Munro
Sewa
Charter Oak
Dornin
Torough
Revenue Cutter
Fire Island
M. Esling
Hornet
Martha Washington
Onor Manufacturing Interests
Robert Bingham
Marshall Neff
Col. Carrow
Raleigh
Allen and Company
8. G. Hall
Gen. W. Sites
M.D
Major Mann
Frank Leslie
Gen. Rutherford
Munson & Co
O. H. Dockery
Arshal Carrow
King Cole
New Inlet
Hill
Harris
Westerton and Weldon
Baltimore S
William
Moore
Wilmington and Weldon
Madsen
Russell
Mr. Madison
Brother W
Loverton Court
Wm. Hays
Chas. Stevens
Grand Jury
Haleigh
Kernal
B.C
B. C
E. C
C. B
K. K
Orange
Joe Turner
Reetor
J. T
Plymouth
Gateway
Eagles
New Hanover
Froelick
Agricultural Bureau
Wasington
the States Society
Capitol
Thomas D. Hogg
Wich
J. Brinton Smith
Admiral Wilkes
James A. Leach
Tuomasville
G.issom
J. R. Dodge
Wm. Sauchera
D. G. Fowle
Scenetl
F. G. Foster
Wake
Gov. Holdes
J.C. Gorman
C. I. Grady
Jno
Daney, Esq
Edgecombe
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