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ntmm V18u0t VOL. XXVI. RALEIGH, FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1891. NO. 44 NEWS NOTES ABOUT THE CITY. What Our Reporters See mnd Hear Worth Giving to Our Headers Neva in Brief. t3J A new safe for sale cheap, ply at this office. Ap- For Sale. Two complete sets of Encyclopedia Britannica, can be had reasonable Apply at ths office. Mayor Badger went on a short bus iness trip to Durham yesterday. The ramble of politics will soon be heard in the land. Tre mendons crowds attend the Fife meetings at Ox fori'. Federal Court will mept in Char lotte next Monday with Judge Dick presiding. All the guessirg we have heard about the merchants purchase tax, is In favor of the decision for the State A tremendous andience greeted the Emma.Juch Opera Con pany iuChar lot te last night. The Two Johns Comedy Company are coming. They are fanny and no mistake. Let ua have a genuine old fashioned turnout of D. Q. I's. on Christmas day. A little fun now and then comes in all well. Those, desiring to have cakes baked for Christmas would do well to send their orders to the King's Daughters. They will he faithfully attended to Rev. Heo. R Stewart, the assistant of the Rev. Sam Jones died in Bristol, Term .last Wednesday, says the Char lotte News. Mr H. I. Leech, the advance agent of the 'Two Johns" Comedy Com pany, is in the city making arrange ments for t heir appearance here on Friday the 18iost. Rev. Mr. Hurley tbe new pastor of the Central Methodist Church, ar rived in the city this evening, and is stopping at the residence of Rev. Dr. J. B Bobbitt. We will soon have a new brick hotel of large dimensions, with al modern improvements. There is no no doubt about it. Mr. John Thomas, f this city, am Miss Aimie Lockbart, of Richmond Va., were united in marriage at the latter place last Wednesday. - We are glad to hear that Mr. Prince, the gentlemanly agent of tbe Emma Jnch Opera Company, contemplates fixing a date for tbe appearance of the troupe here. This is good news. The ledles of the Baptist Taber nacle are serving refreshments daily at the former rooms of Mr. Moseley on Fayetteville street. Businessmen can have meals cent to them on ap plication. There are now 108 students at the Agricultural and Mechanical College. After the holidays it is expected that the number will reach 120. The distribution of the pension money will help out much for the Christ mat holidays. About $85,010 will be distributed throughout the State. Now that PresidentGleorge of the. street railway is in the city, we hope he may look into the pract icability of a belt line. It will help suburban property, and be a source of profit to the railway company. s As our patriotic governor is now fully established in tbe Executive Mansion, a popular reoeption on the 1st of January woutd not be out of place. It will be the revival of an old time honored custom, and the people like it. Everybody is predicting a dull and hard time text year; there is no Ube in crossing the bridge before we get to it. All that is needed is a little more energy and strict ecouom y. No danger of starving in a eountry like this, if we half try.. See notice of Corinna Monger ad -miDistratrlx in this iesue. The market is being glutted with rabbits. Several cases of grippe are reported in the city, but they do not appear of a serious tj po. Why is it we cannot have a well or ganized Young Mens Christian Assov elation in Raleigh ? This is a qurs tion often ask d. Most of tbe townc in North Carolina have such assoeja tions, and, tbey are in a flourishing condition, too. Panta Glaus is establishing head quarters all over the city. The win dows of the stores are beginning to look beautiful and enticing. Now, advertise your goods and aril them out. You can't do so unless you do. Boston brown bread and beans will be served tomorrow from noon till nLht, by the ladies of the Taber nacle Church at Moseley's old stand on Fayetteville street. Call and get some. The marriage sceue in the window at Moseley's late dining rooms, now used for Bazar purposes by the ladies of the Tabernacle is attracting much attention and is a very pretty piece of work. It was almrst impoisible to get along Hargett street between Wil mington and Blount today, on account of the wood car s. Is this state of things to continue. Our city Fathers surely should heed the popular voice and establish a city wood yard. The Commonwealth Knitting Fac tory in Durham is rok)g a thriving business. We heard some time since that a similar factory was to be started in Raleigh, but, of late, tbe matter seems to have rested quiet. Such a scheme, ve should think would pay. Next Sanday being the first quart, erly conference of tbe year, Rev. Dr. Cuninggitn will preach at Eden ton Street Church in the morning and Dr J. H. Cordon at night. Love feast tonight .in the Sunday School room of Edenton Street Church, con ducted by Rev. Dr. Cnninggim. Photograph A bums In all the late and attractive de signs, E8 6els for albums, books, plaques and picture frp.mes. Picture frames promptly made to order. Watson's Picture and Aft Store, llii Fayetteville street. Died. At his residence in Wake Forest Township, yesterday, Mr. Solomon Pace, aged '7. He was the father of W. H Pace.Esq , of this city, and was a highh esteemed citizen. A Pleasant Event. There will be a mass meeting of the Odd Fellows of the city , at 7:30 o'clock this evening, the object being the re ceptiou of a portrait of Grand Sire Busbee which has been presented to the lodge. It will he an occasion of great interest and the public ara Cor dially invited. E ii te r tain men t . On Tuesday next at 6; p m , the students of the. Apex Academy will give a s jeial entertainment. It will no doubt be an interesting affair as ample arrangements have been made The marshals i-re F. 8 . U'ley, Car J. Thompson, Robt. Buffalo and Dempsey A. Johnson, Prof., B D Parker is principal of the Academy. Roller tray trunks at Swindell's. Two car loads of trunks at Swindell's. A trunk is a nice Christinas pres ent at Pwiudell's. v Leather trunks, sink trunks, roller tray trunds at Swindell's. -. i Box Raisins at 70 cents per box. At D. T. JoHffsoji's Our Patrons. Tm Visitor has cause for con gratulation, In that we have been the recipient of patronage and favors at tbe hans of the businessmen of Ral eigh, which entitle them to our thanks, and whatever of good we can accomplish for them in the way of extending their trade. With this view we desire to present to our readers the names of our patrons, giv ing the advantages our people can derive by visiting their establish ments daring the season just preced ing Christmas. In the line of dry goods, notions, and in fact everything connected with a well regulated es tablishment we start out with SWINDKLL This well known house is now in full blast on Fayetteville street, next door to the Raleigh National Bank. As a regular 'hustler" Swindell ac knowledges no superior in the busi ness world. At his mammoth house can be fonnd as many things for di versified use. as ever graced the pro verbial "old curiosity shop," bo viv idly portrayed by Dickius. It is not what Swindell has on hand. The en quiry would be rnre pfrtinent what he has not. For beautiful display, tine arrangement and an elegant as sortment of everything iu the dry. goods line, Swindell can well chal lenge admiration. From a paper of pins t ) the finest silk fabrics, the dis play is wonderful, and the prices are bo low as to cause tbe utmost surprise We cordially invite all our people to ca'.l at once and loot over the superb stock. It will repay a visit, and when once seen will doubtless be ap preciated. m In further progress in the dry goods line of our city, we note the well known house of W H & K. H. TUCKER. It is almost superfluous in us to dwell at length upon this grand es tablishment. It ranks as not only second to none in North Carolina, but its reputation has erone even beyond the limits of the entire country. Our more elderly people well remember its founders, and they also know its successful history embracing a long period. As it has been, so it is now, the leader of fashion and the recepta cle of everything in the dry goods line. Not only this but they have a Varied assortment, consisting in part, of the most beautiful furniture, brie a brae, toys, and in fact thousands of things too numerous to mention where the most splendid gifts for the holidays can be obtained. Within the magnificently arranged walls of this mammoth emporium, everything js like clock work. Here in profusion are piled in beautiful array, the fab rics of our own and foreign countries, all offered at such astounding low prices as cannot fail to attract pur chasers. Let no one in search of neck ties fail to visit "Tuckers" It is a mammoth show irdeed, and should be seen by all, both strangers and citizens. t NORRIS' DRY Or.oDS STORK. In the matter of energy, push am1 business view there is no superior to this establish ncent, and tbe line of good's carried, together with the low pric?s asked commnd it most favor ably to the public Situated in the immediate centre of the business traffic of th? city tt P. S Waitt's old stand, on fayetteville street, and un der the control of a gentleman of al -most unlimited experience it is no wonder that our people flock thither for all the novelties of the season in the dry goods line generally. The stock is perfect and embraces the most; varied assortment. There can be found thous-mds of articles, use ful as well as ornamental, from which something can be purchased as gifts for friends. Nice dresses flue shoes and notions innumerable It is in deed a vast emporium of novelties upon which the eyes can feast. Ac commodating ladies and gentlemen await your coming and the greatest pleasure is taken to set out all which you may desire. There is no better place to spend your money, because there is noue where you can more safely say you have gotten the worth of it Go to Norris' dry goods house and be suited. Hardware, Ac. A Good B y Wanted. A gentleman who has an opportu nity to recommend a boy for a posi tion in a verv desirable business which offers fair salary with prospect of increase and opportunity for pro motion invites application by letter. Applicant must be of good habits and character, acquainted with figures a good penman and able to furnish un doubted testimonials, and between 15 and 19 years of age. Address, in own hand -vriting, M T" P. O. Box 194, Raleigh, N, 0. de 11 2t Trunks, Truks and Trunks. We have now iu our store about two car loads of Trunks All kinds of trunks c n bet tound in this lot Nicel- atlier trunks, roller tray trunks, zinc trunks, tin trunks, iron bottom trunk", wood trunk J, paper covered trunks, packing tru ks, ladies trunks, men's trunks, children's trunks and the price of theee trunks are so much lower than anything we ever were able to offer before that we want you to see them at Swindell's, f Get a trunk for a Christmas pres ent at Swindell's. For Rent. The store on Wilmington street now occupied by Johnson & Barber, for rent for the year 193. V. B. Mf ore. declO lw . 150 Barrels of Apples Now in store, Winesaps, Seeks, Baldwins, Greenings, &c , &c. Will make lower prices to the trade than can be had elsewhere. They are nice ly put up and sound as a dollar. Price given on application. D. T. J r HNSOST, Agt. Phone 28. de 10 3t Every One Rich or Poor Can Buy Christmas Things at "Tuckers." It does not matter whether you have much or little money to spend for Christmas things, you can find al most every article you want at "Tuckers." Handkerchiefs, gloves, shoes, stockings, infants cloaks, in fants caps, menks scarfs, jewelry, pocket books, hand bags, fur muffs, work boxes, work baskets, dolls, ehil dren's chairs, tidies, and a thousand other useful articles, and no matter how little you wish to spend, you will be '.ble to find something nice at "Tucker's" for the prise you want to pay. W. H. & R. S. Tucker & Co. SPECIAL NOTICES. Our stock of Christmas and holiday goods is complete. It will pay every one who thinks of buying a present of any kind to come and buy of us. The largest and best selected and cheapest we have ever put on sale. For the acc jmmodation of oqr custo mers we. will from now till Christmas keeep our store open till 9 p. m. no28 tf Woolott Son. Norris' Dry Goods Store Stylish Dress Goods. Just received a large invoice of new and styli h dress goods, among them may be seen some of the latest and richest pro 'motions of the European markets. High class novelties in jvoolen effects, fancy silks, velvets, &c, with a magnificent line of dress trimmings to match. Narrow silks and jet gimps, &c , at lower prices than ever quoted on same quality of goods. . Norris' Dry Goods Surk. Ice Flail Oysters. Ice in any quantity, alsofreh fish daily, at my cellar No 888, 8. Wil mington Street, Fresh Norfolk Oys ters received daily. Orders filled promptly, x. fi. Sqrrsu,, j8 tf. NO MAN car. be happy with his face all scraped and sore from SHAVING No man can shave well with a sor ry razor, Tbe moral is to call and buy A GOOD RAZOR. We offer razors that are good; we have just received a large stock. Our name is stamped on the razor, and every one is WARRANTED. AZORS very light weight. 4ZOR8 nit-dium weight. AZORS heavy weight. !Our razor with name RALEIGH etched on it, is finest can be manufactured. THOMAS B. BRJGGS SONS, RALEIGH, N. C. 1891. 1892. Millinery, Fall ad Winter. The latest novelties and best styles in HATS AN BONNETS now readv FOR THE TRADE Hair Goods, Stamped Linens, Em broidery materials, Wools, '.Zephyrs and Yarns of all kinds. Orders from a distance will receive prompt attention. MISS MAGGIE REESE ap9tf 209 FAYETTEVILLE ST. Dry Goods, Notions, &c. W.H.tR S.TUCRERiCO. F OR THE HOLIDAY Every season we make soecial preparations for the Holiday Trade, and this year will be no exception to our custom, except our pres ent display will be on a grander scale than we have ever before attempted. We are now making a magnificent exhibit tion of dry goods and fancy ware of all kin 'a for the holidays, and the variety is so grea that every one rich or poor can buy. FINE FURNITURE, RENCH CHINA, ; ART POTTERY, BRIO A-BRAC, DOLLS AND SMALL WABES E OF VERY DESCRIPTION. WE would recommend that our patron 1 make their selections early before the lines are picked over, thereby securinc the choicest things. ff. H, 41", Tiifor CO.
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