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BALEIO-H, MOnSTID-AJY, JTJISnE 1, 1891
3STO. 31
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NEWS NOTES ABOUT THE CITY.
What Our Reporters See and
Hear Worth Giving to Our
Readers News in Brief
Another very heavy rain prevailed
last evening in this vicinity.
Durham Superior Court is in session
this week, with Judge Boykin pre
si'Mng.
The Internal Revenue receipts for
the mouth of May in this district were
974,8 0.55.
Regular monthly meeting of Rescue
Fire Ccinnanv tonight at the usual
hour.
Dr. G. W. Sanderlin will deliver an
addrei s belore the Knights of Pythias,
at Greensboro, tonight.
The Sunday School of the West
End Baptist Mission will pic nic at
Tuckers pond in the near future.
The State Medical Society has
cbesen Wilmington as the place of
meeting next year.
Remember that the Musicale at the
residence of Mrs. tt. C. Badger take
nlftce tonteht. Public cordially in
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vited.
The new auditorium for Raleigh is
in full sight. The Board of Aldermen
have decided to build it, and now the
or ly question is a proi r site.
Mr. Frank P. Robinson, 6onof IJon
Jno. Robinson, Commission r of Agri
culture, has been quite tick in Anson
ville.
The receipts of cotton for this
season, in Raleigh, up to last Satur
day, were 37,997 bales against 1,155,
for the same time last year. Receipts
today light. Prices from 8 to Si.
The Federal Court will formally
open tomorrow, Judge Seymour pre
siding. ri here are several important
cases on ducket.
The Atlantic Hotel, at Morehead
City is now open for the reception of
visitors. Ample preparations for the
season have been made, and a very
large crowd is expected.
The regular meeting of litchford
Encampment No. 26, 1. O, 0 F., will
be held toi.ight at 8 o'clock, p. m.
Every member is urged to be on hand.
Visiting brethren cordially invited.
There is a considerable crowd of
country people irl the city today,
drawn hither by the meeting of the
Board of County Commissioners and
Justices of the Peace.
The books for listing poll and prop
erty taxes, were opened at, the court
house today. Let all interested take
notice. Th Jaw ftl.ows listing to be
done during the first twenty days in
JuceJ
The Wilmington Messenger has
made special arrangements to pro
cure and publish the names of persons
in nine of the most important coun
ties in the State, who have paid the
direct tax.
Over five thousand invitations are
being prepared to be sent Out to
northern people who have settled in
the Bouth asking them to attend the
Southern Exposition in this city in
October and November next.
A party was before the Mayor this
morning charged with disorderly con
duct in a locality called the 'Bowery.'
There not being sufficient evidence.
the case was dismissed.
It is expected that the Charlotte
Chronicle will change hands about
the 10th of July. Mr. David Vance,
of Asheville, will, it is understood,
have editorial control.
We have talked with many of our
country friends today, and are sorry
to say that nearly all give the most
unfavorable account of the cotton
crops. The fruit yield promises about
an average.
Among the important cases at the
present term of the Federal Court
will be one against the members of
the New Hanover Canvassing Board
against whom indictments were
found at the last term.
Mr. C. C. Campbell, of Campbell's
Cotton Compress Co , city of Cincin
nati, Ohio, writes: "Everybody finds
relief shortly after using Bradycrotine
for headache. Junel tit.
The meetings of the Grand Chap
ter of Royal Arch Masons on the 9th
instant, and the Grand Commandery
of Knights Templar on the 11th inst.,
will be two noted occasions at More
head City. It will be a fine opportu
nity to visit the seacoast at a small
expense.
Work has commenced in earnest on
the road connecting the N. C. road
with the site of Caraleigh Mills. A
force of convicts began last Saturday
to cut down trees at the point in the
cut just beyond the penitentiary. The
worK win te proceeded with as
rapidly as possible.
Hurrah tor Vance.
Special to Visitor
Hrndkrson, June 1. Vance coun
ty, today appropriated $L00 to the
Inter-State Exposition.
Attention Knights ol Pythias
There will be a regular meeting of
Center Lodge No. 8, held this evening
at 8:30 o'clock. As the Orphan Asy
lum matter will be discussed it is de
sired that every member will be
present.
Musicale Tonight.
The musicale which was postponed
on account of the inclemency of the
weather will be held this evening at
the residence of Mrs. R. C. Badger.
A most enjoyable programme has
been prepared and we hope to see a
large attendance.
Railway Conductors.
The order of railway conductors
now has a membership of twenty
thousand in round numbers, and
wields a great influence in the rail
road world. After July 1st, all con
ductors becoming members must take
$1,000 insurance with the privalage of
$5,000 provided the applicant is not
over 35 years old. Heretofore the in
surance has been optional with the
members, but the order has now
practically resolved itself into an in
surance society.
An Important Matter.
Under an act of the last General
Assembly, the list takers in the sev
eral counties, are required to make a
report of agricultural statistics. A
form will be furnished in which farm
ers can give full information as to the
products of field crops, fruits, vege
tables &c, for the year ending June
1st, 1891. The number of acres in
each crop, the total product and the
value of each crop and of the whole
WeTiope that the matter may receive
prompt attention as it is one of the
highest importance.
Bargains .may be, had in zephyrs
Rope Linen, Embroidery Silks,
Fringos, Pompan's Stamped Linen
and other goods that were partly-
damaged by the water 'during the fire
of May 5th at the Singer Machine
office. Respectfully,
E. Karrkr.
June 1, 1891. MWandF.
Meeting ot Mngistr ttes.
In accordance with the provisions
of law a meeting of the magistrates
of Wake county was called to meet at
the court house at noon today, for the
purpose of electing t wo members o'
the Board of County Commissioners
to fill vacancies o tused by the resig
nation of Capt. B P. Williamson and
J. T. Hunter, Sr. The roll was called
by Register of Deeds, Mial, and 77
magistrates were aunounced present.
Mr. R. G. Dunn was re elected chair
man. The meeting then proceeded to
levy the county taxes for 1891. Mr. I
chairman N orris, of the Board of
Commissioners, submitted a report of
the amount on hand now as follows: ,
In hands of Treasurer, $2,442.5?; in
hands of the Sheriff, $8,553 42; the
whole taxes last year for county pur
poses were $81,034.23; road tax for
Raleigh township, $4,987.63; graded
school, $12,483.01; common schools,
$23,521.58.
iThe following taxes were levied: for
county purposes for 1891 twenty cts.
income tax, same as State tax; sched
ule "B" tax, same as State tax.
Mr. W. C. Stronach was elected
a commissioner to fill the vacancy oc
casioned by the resignation of Capt.
B. P. Williamson.
Mr. J. D. Allen was elected to suc
ceed Mr Hunter. Mess. W. R. Worn
ble, W. C. Brewer and H. C. Olive
were elected as the Board of Educa
tion. The Board of County Commission
ers was instructed to take steps rela
tive to the bad condition of the index
book in the Register of Deeds office.
THK EXPOSITION.
The matter of the Inter State Ex
position was taken up and the meet
ing agreed to an appropriation of
$2,000 on the pa rt of Wake county.
Our Next Special Sale will be on
Friday June 5th.
On next Friday June the 5th, for
one day only, we will place on sale a
big lot of childrens and misses black
ribbed hose, at 10 cents per pair.
These goods are slightly imperfect but
are richly worth 25c per pair. Will
not sell more than six pair to each
customer. We wilialso place on sale
several lines of dress goods, which
will be the greatest bargains ever off
ered on this market We are offering
our en ire stock -;at greatly reduced
prices. Some lines of goods we are
selling at prime wholesale cost, and
other lines at a little less than cost.
Any one needing anything in dress
goods will find it to their interest to
examine our stock before buying.
We expect to move in our new quart
ers on Fayetteville street in August,
and we do not want to carry with us
any more of our present stock than
possible; hence the great reduction.
iours Truly,
D. T. Swindrll.
St. John's Hospital.
On Friday night next, the beautiful
play of Esmeralda will be presented
at Metropolitan hall by theamateures
of this city, for the benefit of St.
John's Hospital. These amateures are
some of the best known of our people.
Each character will be beautifully
and artistically presented and we pre
dict a great dramatic success. Aside
from the merits of the performance
the object should ensure a full and
enthusiastic attendance. Pox sheet
now open at John V. MacRae's Drug
store. Reserved seats 75 cents ; gen
eral admission 50 cents; gallery 25
cents.
SPKC'IAL NO TI I S.
White Goods.
Every one can buy a nice white
dress, because it will cost so little.
Think of it, a nice white lawn dress
at only 5 cents per yard; then a fine
sheer quality for only 74 cents. Large
sheer plaids only 7c. 8 Jo. and 10 cents
better goods than these at the prices
we have never shown. A beautiful fine
check nainsook at 84 cents, a pretty
dotted Swiss at 15 cents. These are
only a few of the many great values
we give our customers every day, and
we have just as many as vou wish.
All new fresh clean stock, and at
prices as low and lower than you can
get the same goods anywhere.
W. H. & R. S. Tucker & Co.
For Bananas, Lemons, Oranges,
Currants, prunes, go to C. O. Ball &
Co my29 2t
C. O. Ball & Co., has just received
a nice lot of dried beef hams which
they will sell for 20 cents per pound
chipped. my29 2t
Ice Cellar.
Ice in any quantity, also fresh fish
daily, at my cellar No. 2f3, S. Wil
mington Street. Orders filled prompt
ly. T. E. SoRRELL.
Death of Ed Graham Hay wood,
Esq.
Wp regret to hear that this young
gentleman died in Washington city
last Friday.
Mr. Haywood was the son of the
late Ed. Graham Haywood, and was
a native of Raleigh, and has many
relatives and friends here who will
deeply lament his decease. He was a
young man of fine intelligence, and
for some time occupied a responsible
position in the service of the Nation-
. Government.
I have a nice lot of dry pine wood
all sawed and split, ready to be used
for stoves or fireplaces; also an assort
ment of shingles, all at my mill, west
end of Hargett street on railroad.
ap?5 lm L. H, Adams.
Hardware, &c.
Have your lace curtains done up at
the Oak City Steam Laundry in first
class style. L. R Wyatfe special
horse and cow food going like hot
cakes. A trial will convince you that
it is the best on the market. mh!9 tf
Ice.
Ice may be had at our cellar under
Barbee & Pope'B confectionery store,
near Savings Bank, tomorrow and
every day hereafter. Those wishing
it sent out in quantities will please
send orders to Jokes & Powkh.
Norris' Dry Goods Store.
All goods to be sold out before mov
ing. Our entire stock of gents fine
hats, all kinds, straw and felt; this
spring's purchases will be sold at cost
prices to close. The magnificent ar
ray of wash fabrics is very engaging;
specialties in white goods, and reduc
tions in Linens, Laces and Embroid
eries together with "force sale" on
Dress Goods command the close at
tention of economic buyers. Cassi
meies, Cottonades, Bleach and Brown
Muslins marked down. Handsome un
broken stock of Ladies, Misses and
Children's Snoes, at closest possible
prices.
Broken lots of shoes at job prices.
No better place or better goods at
such low prices can be obtained else
where. This is no humbug or clap
trap, but strait busine Our dry
goods stock is clean, fresh and new.
Come and see us.
Norris' Dr Goons torb.
Wanted to Rent.
A four room house convenient to
business. Anyone having such a
house will please address, Visitor
Office.
Straw Hats.
For men or boys, we have all kinds,
and our pi ices are the lowest. In
mens' tine straw hats, we keep Dun
laps and every one knows that Dun
lap's straw hats are the best. Besides
Dunlaps we carry a large line of the
very newest shapes of other makes
We pay particular attention to those
styles best suited for young men, and
we have some nobby ones to show
Nor are the little folks forgotten, we
bve provided well for them. If you
haven't already bought vour straw
hat go not do so at once1, and see our
stock oetore rjuving.
W. H. & R. 8. Tucker & do.
Children Cry for Pitcher's Castorf
BUY A
ROACH TRAP
Will catch roaches ami soon rid your homes
oi mese pests
QUAKER CITY
Lawn Mowers,
Will cut grass evenly and make your
lawn iook smooth and neat.
YOUNG
AMERICAN NICKEL PLATED
LAMPS.
A neat new style lamp gives the light of 30
candles. Wicks are easy to put in.
PRICES i,OW.
THOMAS U. BRIGGS SONS,
RALEIGH, N 0.
II IfflE REESE
Milliner v,
T MPORTED AND DOMESTIC TRIMMED
JL Huts and Bonnets. The greatest variety
of fancy straw braids in the desirable shades
of grey, tan, black, &c- for Ladies, Misses
urn wee little ones.
ALL THE NEW SHADES
In chiffon and other trimming materials ;
liowcrs in profusion, so very natural you
wonder nature does not also yield its perfume.
A Conie lie of
T . . r i ' is l i i i
imam s mie urupe ue cnene aim luusnn caps
and shirred hats.
HAIR GOODS,
Rushings, a beautiful line of all kinds of
Ties. All the new hair ornaments, bracelets.
jewelry, &c, &c.
stamped linens, embroidery materials,
wools and zephyrs. Prices reasonable and
satisfaction guaranteed.
Miss MAWUS KEKoE,
209 Fayetteville St.
April 8 tf. Raleigh, N. C.
Dry Goods, Notions, &c.
W. H. tf R. S. TUCKER 4 CO.
L'.
Seasonable Furnishings for Men.
We now have one of the inost de
lightful wearing grades of underwear
for gentlemen that we have ever
shown. It is a verysoft, light weight
Summer Merino.
In both the Ecru and White. This
is just the kind to usa between win
ter flannel and gauze or lisle for sum
mer. Particular attention is directed to
our other lines of
SUMMER UNDERWEAR,
Comprising
RIBBED LISLE,
PLAIN LISLE,
NORMAL,
NAINSOOK, GAUZE, &c.
A complete line of both pres9 and
negligee shirts.
BUFF BOSOM SHIRTS, and
LAUNDRIED NEGLIGEE SHIRTS,
COLLARS CUFFS, HANDKPR'F'S.
GLOVES, &e.
A department, complete with every
thing pertaining to gent's furnishings
and at the most favorable prices.
W. H. & R. S. TUCKER & CO.,
123 and 126 Fayetteville street,
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