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Wilmington Post

Location

Wilmington, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 28, 1883

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Damage to crops in Cape Fear region cited by local farmers

Wilming ton Post reports widespread concern over crop losses from recent weather. Interviews with Daniel L. Russell A B Hayes and other Brunswick Robeson and New Hanover figures show cotton and corn losses ranging from one third to over two thirds, with rice and pea crops also affected. Overall, estimated cotton shortfall about 40 percent and corn about 20 percent, with quality likely declined by around 59 percent.

Daniel L. Russell Cape Fear Brunswick A. 5. Hayes Robeson County AnStephens Onslow Jack Johnson John Garrell Armerol New Hanover Geney Reit B. Short Columbus Couny Columbus Donald McRae Sarasa Works Meads’ Bluff Brunswick County McRae Thomas B. Russell Russell Robeson Richmond D. D. Southerland Davis County Yewasyu Duplin Lewry Woody Woody & Ourriv North Carolina South Carolina Willisgion W. P. Oldham North

Local Wilmington News Briefs and Community Aims

Subscriptions and delivery complaints prompt editor to ensure all readers receive the paper. Steamer LD Murchison resumes river service to Fayetteville after repairs. Oystermen bring fine New River oysters for Fish Commissioner Worth to Boston Fair. Norwegian seaman Antone Petersen injured after a fall on deck. Principal Amy M. Bradley to reopen Tilestow Normal School on October 1. Temperance group grows with Rechabiles tents increasing in town. Lykus arrival and correction published for Smithville report. Stevedores strike near Woodside, later settled. police on hand. Telegraph line to Wilmington expected via OCC Railroad within months. County jail noise complaints prompt talk of relocation.

Sudden Death at W H Howe’s plantation near the city

A colorin man named Moses Dunn died suddenly Saturday night at W H Howes plantation, formerly the Prigge place. He sought shelter for the night from four women and was found dead in the passage the next morning. Dr Dotter attributed natural causes, and the coroner declined an inquest. The piece also notes local legal and civic updates and various notices.

Coluren Moses Dunn W. EH. Howe Prigge Place Dunn Dotter Jacobs

Edward Thomas Rescued After Narrow River Drowning Escape

Edward Thomas, a waterman aboard a small boat, narrowly escaped drowning Monday morning near the British steamship Lykas. The boat drifted into propeller wash near Dock Street, capsized, and Thomas was submerged briefly before being helped to safety by a passing boat.

Edward Thomas Lykas Dock Street Thomas Thomas Clume

Notable Visitors and Local Notices Collected in Raleigh

Several prominent figures visit the city including Rev. Benj Robertson and ex mayor Fishblaze with plans to return. Officials and residents travel for business and personal reasons, jurors drawn for U S District Court, and ships such as the British steamer Woodenkes are noted at the upper Comptes wharf with crowds visiting.

Benj. Robertson Fishblaze DuBrutz Cutlar Raleigh Sheriff Manning Messrs Brown & Roddick John A. Sutton C, CU Republican State Committee Kentucky North Carolina Goldsboro Bulletin FE. E. Smith Geo. Tl. Wassom James H. Robinson Baker Dudley N.C U. S. District Court W. H. Shaw Kuplin County Ro Middleton Wells Boney Lewis Herring Friday Hill R M Middleton WR Bell J W. Brown Irving Beaman Brunswick County J W Davis TJ Mulfort Joseph Stanaland Robert McKenzie Peter Syark J” C Grimes Geo W Swain Jobo McKenzie New Hanover County Joel Williams Robert E Lee Elvio Artis Seth W Davis K W Chadwick Wa McLaurie Jobo Berry Alex Hostler John K Sneeden E J Lilly Thomas B Carr EJ Eagas Wm A French John T Pht J Wei Comptes Tale Port

Advertisements and Photographs Featured in Local Page

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