davidaulloa/AmericanStories huggingface dataset:
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
MARRIAGE AT sMITHFIELD.
A Popular Young Citizen of Wake
E County WEEDS. 5aah

Yesterday afternoons train brought to
this city Mr.. Thomas r. Croker and
his bride, nee Miss Cora Belle Fuller,
of Smithfeld. They were on their way
to Wake Forest to spend a few Jays
with Mr.. Crocker's parents before going
to their home in Wheeling, w. Va.
They were married yesterday lfter-
noon at 2:3O o'clock in Smithfeld. at
the home of the brides mother, Mrs.
Carrie Fuller. Rev. ]. f. Tnttle per-
formed the ceremony.
The bride was given away by her
brother, Mr.. Walter l.. Fuller. Mr..
Stephen l.. Croker acted as best me n.
Immediately after the ceremony an ele-
CANT lunch was served, after which the
bridal party left for Selma to catch the
train for Raleigh.
The bride is one of the most beautiful
and popular young ladies in the State.
Mr.. Croker is native of this county,
graduate of Wake Forest, and young
man of great popularity and high CHAR
.acter. For the past year he has repre-
scented the Brown Tobacco Company,
of st. Louis, in Ohio and Indiana. Dur
ing the coming year he will represent
them as general agent for the State of
West Virginia, with headquarters at
Wheeling.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
IT WAS A GAME OF FREEZE-oUT
"Never Again" Presented at Academy
of Music Last Night.

Never Again" is correctly named.
When you see it once you never want
to see it again.
Certainly not under such circumstances
as those at the Academy of Music last
night. lit was n game of freeze-out.
There We're, perhaps half a hundred
people present, and during the warmest
part. of the play the temperature of the
hallfprObably got up as high as 40 de
grees. saH
The man who would inveigle an au
dience into such cold hall, and make
not attempt to heat it, ought to be seat
to the roads in)the Klondike, where men
are saffaid to- stop moving lest theil
shadows freeze to the ground.
As for the show itself, it was not 6C
bad, when all the disadvantages it had
to2butt up. against lare considered. lSucl
was the iciness of the atmosphere land
the frigidity of thelslaopiei WHO greeted
the players that they factors and people
tool were excusable for anything they
might have done.
Under ordinary conditions it is a good
company and had it been properly ad
vertised it would have had a good house
last night. kI
They say the Academy of Music vii
now close for the season. 1t ought IL
have closed yesterday, then last nights
little game Of ''freeze-out' would never
have -been played. @ai p Se1
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
MOTHERHOOD.
Mrs. Pinkham Declares No Woman
Need Despair.

There are many durable causes foy
sterility in women. One of the mos;
common is general debility, accom-.
panied by peculiar condition of the
blood.
Write freely and fully TO Mrs. PinA.
ham. Her address Is Lynn, Mass. She
will tell you, free of charge, the cause
of your trouble and what course ia
take. Believe me, under right condi.
tions, you have fair chance to becoms
the joyful mother of children. MRS
Lucy LYTLE, 255 Henderson St., Jersey
City, N. j., certainly thinksso. Shes
az am more than proud of Lydia e.
Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, and
cannot find words to express the good
it has done me. was troubled very
badly with the leucorrhna and severe
womb pains. From the time I was
married, in 1882, until last year, was
under the doctors care. We had no
children. / have had nearly every
doctor in Jersey City. and have been
to Belvin Hospital, but all to no avail
I saw Mrs. Pinkham's advertisement
in the paper, and have used Eve bot
ties of her medicine. 1t has done more
for me than all the doctors ever had
II has stopped my pains, and has
brought me fine little girl have
been well ever since my baby was born
Heartily recommend MIRA Pinkhams
medicine to al women suffering from
sterility.s
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
Business Notices.
r. AND @. BONDS

To. the holders of Raleigh and Gas
ton Railroad per cent Bonds maturing
January list, 1898: Beer
Acting under instructions from the
Raleigh and CASTOR Railroad Company
we beg to advise you that we will take
up and pay for Raleigh and CASTOR
per cent Bonds maturing January LIST
1898, on presentation either at our Of
flee in the city of Baltimore or at the
National Bank of the Republic in the
city of New York.
MERCANTILE TRUST & DEPOSIT
COMPANY OF BALTIMORE.
12-29-3t.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
NEW STREET CAR
LINE PROPOSED
Talk of Rebuilding Hargett
Street Branch.
WOULD SOON PAY WELL
GOULD BRING PAVING STONE
FROM THE QUARRY.
PASSENGER TRAFFIC ALSO HEAVY.
n Built to the Federal Cemetery This Line
Would be the Most, Popular in the
City During the Summer

Now that work is about to begin at
The rock quarry, the question is how
hest to get the paving stone to the city.
OF course it can be brought IN wagons
md carts, but that would be very ex-
pensiye; so it is suggested that the street
car track be rebuilt on Hargett street
and temporary tramway be constructed
irom the terminus to the quarry.
No such plan has been definitely de-
cfded upon, as yet, but it is being serious
" discussed alike by the st 'est car COM
Cany, city officials and citizens gener-
ally.
It has been proposed by the city that
che street car company put down ITS
track on Hargett street to the city limits
or beyond, at it's own expense, and then
let the city pay for the construction Of
the tramway. The cars are to be furn-
ished by the street c.. c,mpany and
freight paid for the transportation OF
the rock-the longer the car line and
he shorter the tramway the heavier the
freight.
OF course in addition to its freight
receipts thus obtained. the street cars
would soon have ga)d passenger
traffic on this street, as lr'ivy p,ssibiy,
II the line were eXten 1a IN the T'u'r1i
cemetery, as on any street in the city.
And again, in the matter of transport
ing the stone. this lin wml -aci As 4
feeder to the other sections OF the sys-
sem, as the paving material will from
time to time have to be taken, to diff.
ferent parts of the city.
Those who have been making figures
on this proposition say that it's accom-
plishment would enab'e the city to save
a large amount of iron..y. 'lnpre than
pay the street car company for the
construction of its new branch and give
to the eastern part OF the city the
transit facilities that it now lacks hut
90 much needs.
If these assertions be based on correct
calculations, chen by all means let the
plan be at once put into execution. eA
The street car people are considering
the proposition. .
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
A GAY WEEK THIS, SOCIALLY
Receptions, "At Homes" Dances and
Entertainments,

This week will be one of the most
pleasant socially ever spent in this city.
Cards are already out for numerous
Evenings at home" 8tg8 80 ~
Yesterday evening Miss Neil Hinsdale
entertained at the home of her father,
Col. John w. .Hinsdale, on Hillsboro
street. 80
Miss Fannie Jones also entertained a
few Of her friends at her home on Hills
boro street, where they were invited
20 meet her friend, AAiss Mamie Dowd,
Of Durham.
The Euchre Club was entertained at
its Christmas meeting by Miss Sallie
Dortch at her home on North Whining
ten street.
Miss Ethel Norris will, tomorrow
evening, entertain the Euphrosyne and
ITALIAN german clubs and a number Of
other friends at her home on North
Blount street.
On Friday night the Capital Club will
give its annual New Year german, which
promises to be one of the grandest So
cial events of the season.
Mrs. l.. Bush will receive Saturday
evening at her home on North Blount
street. She will be assisted in receiving
by Mrs. Slade, Of Providence, r. L.,
and number Of other popular young
women.
Miss Louise Mailer will also receive
at her home on North Blount street, and
will be assisted by number of young
lady friends.
Many Others intend receiving and will
be announced later.
During the week, in addition to "Neyer
Again." presente at the Academy of
Music last night, there will be two
theatrical attractions here--'Lost-A
Bride" at Metropolitan Opera House
on Thursday night; and the Rutgers
College Glee Club, of New Brunswick,
N. j., on Friday night.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29

SOMETHING TO KNOW.

1t may be worth something to know
that the very best medicine for restor-
ing the tired out nervous system to a
healthy vigor is Electric Bitters. This
medicine is purely vegetable, acts by
giving tone to the nerve centres in the
stomach, gently stimulates the Liver and
Kidneys, and aids these organs in throw
ing off impurities in the blood. Flee
trio Bitters improves the appetite, aids
digestion and is pronounced by those
who have tried it as the very best blood
purifier and nerve tonic. Try it. Sold
for SOC. or $1.00 per bottle at any drug
store. JBG
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
FIVE OFFICES ARE ABOLISHED.
Mr.. w. III. Green Appointed Assistant
General Manager of Southern.

With the beginning of the New Year
a number of changes are to be made in
the subordinate officers of the Southern
Railway Company.
The offices of Mechanical Engineer,
General Superintendent, Superintendent
of Transportation, General Storekeeper,
and Fuel Agent will be abolished and
the Chief Engineer will be relieved OF
the charge of maintenance of way.
The following appointments are made,
effective on same date:
Mr.. w. II. Green, Assistant General
Manager, in charge of real estate leases
within and adjacent to right-of-way
lines, United State mail service, and
marine, surgical, insurance, fuel and
dlning car departments.
Mr.. j. III. Barrett, General Superin-
tendent of Transportation, in charge of
train and station service, and the opera
ton Of motive power and rolling equip
ment.
Mr.. w. H. Peddle. General Superin-
tendent Of Maintenance, in charge Of all
matters pertaining to the maintenance
of shops, machinery, motive power, cars,
tracks, bridges and buildings.
IneSe 0HlceS, WIN neauq udTteTS III
1900 Pennsylvania avenue, Washington,
d. c., will report TO the general man
ager.
Division superintendent and the SUI
perintendent OF telegraph will report to
the general superintendent Of transpor-
tation.
TIL superintendent of motive power
and superintendent OF tracks, bridges and
buildings will report to the general SUI
perrin tenuent of maintenance.
The assistant general superintendent
will report to the general manager, and
perform such special duties as may be
assigned to him by the president and
vice-president.
The chief engineer will make plans,
specifications and estimates for the new
bridges and other new structures.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
WHY LIUHr COTTON RECEIPTS,
1t is Positively Denied That the Cotton
is Being Held Back.

As usual during the holidays tie re-
ceipts of cotton at this market have this
year been very light. During the week
ending December 23rd, S13 bales were
received. Since then only As bales have
come in. Since September LIST, 1924
bales have been brought here and sold;
for corresponding period last year the
receipts we're 81 ,66S bales. The price
for middling cotton at this time last year
was 65s, now it is 81.
Cotton men who have been into the
country good deal say the report that
the cotton is being held back by the
farmers -lore than usual, is totally with
out foundation. Indeed they say they
have seldom seen so little cotton in the
country at this time of the year. They
account for the fact that the receipts
are much lighter here than last year,
though the crop is larger, by saying that
the cotton has been taken to other mar
kets.
II this be true, the merchants and cot
ton dealers here ought to try to find out
what the trouble is, il there be any
trouble, and remedy 1t. At any rate
Raleigh must keep its cotton trade.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
MANY MORE MARRIAGES..

Yesterday was a good day for the mar
riage license business. Six-five OF
them colored-'were issued, as follows:
John A. II gh and Matte Debnam
both Of Wake, (eolored).
John Il. Broughton and Mary w
Parker, both of Wake, (white)
Doctor Jeffreys and Ida Lancaster
both of Wake, (colored).
Robert Holland and Alma Blalock
both of Wake, tcolored).
CASTOR Whitaker and Lucy Copeland
both of Wake, (colored).
George Bell and Alice Dunn, both o.
Wake, (coloredl.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
A RIPPLE IN ATLANTA, SOCIETY.

That is an interesting bit Of gossip
that comes from Atlanta, of a pretty,
pensive young woman-a member of the
chorus in the Wilbur Opera Company
who is suing rich young Albanian fol-
SANDER.
The young man is charged, it is said
with setting unpleasant rumors afloat
The stories reached the woman's ears
and now she wants big, very big dam
ages-and the young man has plenty OF
stuff to pay it if he loses.
This pretty young actress is well re-
membered here, as she left more than one
sad 'bald-head" when she went away,
No doubt, on the misery loves-company
theory, they will get some consolation
from this interesting bit of gossip.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
DAIIS-PORTHR.

Yesterday afternoon at 2:3O O'Clock
Mr.. f. III. Davis, of Salisbury, and Mis-.
Mary g. Porter, OF this city, were united
in marriage at the home of Mr.. Johr
Porter, the brides father. The cere
mony was performed by Rev. Il. III. Bair
in the presence of large number OF
friends and relatives.
Miss Porter is a young lady of many
graces of mind and person.
Mr.. Davis was formerly in the employ
OF the Seaboard Air Line here, but he il
now an employe of the Southern railway
at Salisbury. They left for their home
in that city on the afternoon train
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
NOTICE.
For Bids for Purchase of W. Fl. &
tucker d Co.. Stock of Goods.

por BIDS for Purchase of W. III. & r. s.
Tucker & Co., Stock of Goods,
Notice is hereby given that between
the hours of four a. and % O'Clock
ON the afternoon of Wednesday, Januarv
26t.., 1885, at the w. FL. & II. S. Tuck.
er ~ Co., store, in Raleigh, N. c.. we.
the undersigned, will receive bids for the
purchase at cash, of all the w. LII. 81 AZ
.. tucker ~ Co., stock of goods. wares
and merchandise, ON hand at that time
as determined by inventory to be taken
by the trustees after bids are in. The
Dids should be in writing, signed by the
bidder and sealed up, and be on the
basis of certain per cent. of their orr
ginal New York cost Exclusive of han,a-
ing, freight and insurance. To he CON-
sldered, each bid must be accomnanieA
by $500 in cash in token of GOOD faith.
Ii the bid is rejected, said cash deposit
VIII be returned to the bidder: if thu
bid is accepted, and The purchase carried
out, said deposit will be credited an n
part payment on the purchase price. but
If the bid is accepted, and the bidder
fails to carry ont the purchase. the said
deposit viii be retained by the trustees al
hquldated damages for having to close
the store. loss of time, trade, etc, In
taking the inventory, etc. The trustees
reserve the right to reject any or all bida
This Dec. 23rd, 1897.
ERNEST HAYWOOD,
9Ie VIM. B. SNOW,
,a w. r. TUCKER,
Trustees of w. Fl. & r. s. Tucker Az
Co.
D-t-d-s.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
HANDSOME PRESENTS.
Cross d Linehan's Gifts to Deaf and
Dumb and Blind BOYS.

One of the incest presents given dur
ing the holidays was given by the popu-
lar clothing firm of Cross & Linehan, of
this city. There are 1872 male children
in the white and colored deaf, dumb and
blind schools in Raleigh, and this
firm made present of necktie or
some other wearing apparel to every one
of them. superintendent John L. Ray
has written pleasant note of thanks to
Cross d Linehan for their nice gifts.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
DIR. ABBOTT WILL BE HERE.

The Railroad Commission meets this
morning-the first meeting since the new
Commissioners came into office. DR.
Abbott, who is in Washington, and was
notified Of the meeting, yesterday tele-
graphed that he would be here this morn.
ing to attend it. He added that he had
just learned that Messrs. Caldwell and
Pearson were in
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
FOR SALE.

Hotel building known as the Mead
ows Hotel" admirably located In Louis
burg, N. O., one Of the best business
towns in the State, also q Halls Fire
and Burglar proof safe, outside dIrneB
sions feet by 3 2-3 feet by 3 feet, bur
glar proof steel chest, Victor Bank com
binatio iocke and Consolidated tims
lock. All in good condition.
W. I'll. RUFFIN. Assignee Bank %
Louisburg, N. q.
12-lS-2w. y
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
WANTED

A few irst-class special agents to
work for the Phoenix Mutual Life In
surance Company, of Hartford. Liberal
contracts will be made.
Il. I. HAY & BROS,
Raleigh, N. O., General Agents for
North and South Carolina.
Dc. 24-30-dys.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29

Nature 1as lonstarred that only
the fit survive. Our thirty years. Of sue
cessful business proves that
ROYSTERS CANDY
is q survival OF the fittest.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
MCGUIRE No PAY.

ihst ia the way all drUggisW We,
iROVES TASTELESS CHILL Am
q for Chias and fever and all forms O
daIsria. II 10 simply Iron and ON DIN.
. tasteless form. Children lose f.
Adults prefer ~ to bitted. nauseatin
opics. Price. Soc. sT
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
HON. ]. @. L. GUDGER ON TUR.
NER s N. G. ALMANAC.

Washington, N. c., Nov. 20, 1897.
James III. Enniss.
Dear Sir: Enclosed find 20 cents. I
do not well know how to do without
Turner's N. @. Almanac, and besides l
want a copy for my mother whom
have supplied regularly and (she says
without break for the last 80 years.
Yours truly,
j. G. L. GUDGER.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29

Bunch of keys found near city lot
Owner can have came by calling al
this office and paying for this notice.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29

1t Is not chance, but merit that has
placed
ROYSTER' CANDY
on so firm basis OF public confidence.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29

TO CURE A COLD IN ONE DAY.
Take Laxative Rromo Quinine Tab
lets. All Druggists refund the money II
It fails to Cure. Csc.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
EGGS. EGGS

Fancy select Tested Eggs 20 cents.
No. Tested IS cents. INFESTED 16
cents per dozen.
w. s. BARNES & co.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
HOTEL ARRIVALS.
At the Marlborough:

AT the Yarborough:
Mrs. N. T. Cobb, Charlotte.
John Duckett, Lumberton.
Claudius Dockery, Rockingham.
G. A. Croft, Cincinnati.
e. b. Kirkland, Virginia.
L. G. Caldwell, North Carolina.
Robert M. Furman, Asheville.
D. Mcmillan, Syracuse.
j. G. .Iudkins, Virginia.
Roy w. Scott, Philadelphia.
j. X. Christie, New York.
j. w. Canada, Chapel Hill.
Thos. r. Foust, Newbern.
j. Allen Holt, Oak Ridge.
M. III. Holt, Oak Ridge.
Holland Thompson, Concord.
G. M. Murchison, Penelope.
M. S. Brown, New York.
A. M. Garwood, Burlington.
70. S. Freeman, Birmingham.
Nat. G. Newbold, LAGRANGE.
Miss Helen Newbold, LAGRANGE.
~. G. Davis, Goldsboro.
Robert l.. Madison, Jackson County,
J. III. Painter, Jackson County. A
Miss May Murphy, Morganton.
Capt. w. B. Kendrick, City.
Hon. Il. A. Woodland, Wilson.
Thomas Crompton, Philadelphia.
Thos. II. Croker and wife. st. Louis,
Il. G. Harrison, Weldon.
stephen l.. Croker, st. Louis.
G. Il. Harris, Henderson.
Edward Gayle, Raleigh.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29

Life Insurance Policies bought.
q. If. HAWKINS & Co.,
p16-h. Raleigh, N. @.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29
WEATHER FOR ELEVEN YEARS

Average First Killing Frost Nov. list,
and the Last on Apr. Sth.
The following data, covering a period
of IL years, have been COMPLIED from
the Weather Bureau records at Raleigh
by Forecaster G. Il. Won HERMANN:
TEMPERATURE.
Mean or normal temperature, Al de-
grees.
The warmest month was that of 1890
with an average Of 81 degrees.
The coolest month was that Of 1893,
with an average Of 81 degrees.
The highest temperature was 76 de-
grees on 11th of January, 1890.
The lowest temperature was 2 de
grees on 18th of January, 1893.
Average date on which first "kilIing
FROST occurred in autumn, Nov. LIST.
Average date on which last killing
frost occurred in spring, April 9Th.
PRECIPITATION.
Average for the month, Ais inches.
Average number of days with Oh Of
an inch or more, IL.
The greatest monthly precipitation was
IA inches in 1S95.
Inc least monthly precipitation was
0.83 inches in 1890.
The greatest amount of precipitation
recorded in any "a consecutive hours was
2.39 inches on 9Th and 9th of January
1895.
The greatest amount of snowfall re-
corded in any "a consecutive hours ire
cord extending to winte". Of 1897 rnlyi.
was II inches ON January 9th and 18th,
1898. 4ir ~
CLOUDS AND WEATHER.
Average number of clear days, 10:
partly cloudy days, 8; cloudy days, II.
WIND.
The prevailing winds have been from
the north.
The highest velocity of the wind was
81 miles from the northwest ON January
Bird, 1896.
The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-29

AT the Park:
Albert G. Diggs, Richmond.
J. r. Stevens, Seaboard Air Lime.
M. @. Smith, New York.
Miss Madden. New York.
j. NJ. Howard. New York.
w. L. Scott, Washington.
Robert Rogers, New York.
Josephine Stevens, New York.
Marion Barnwell, New York.
Mrs. ]. A. Hards, New York.
Mrs. G. #. Lewis. New York.
Henry Liellford, New York.
Mrs. Henry Lillford, New York.
Walter Howe, New York.
Darwin Rudd, New York.
John DAILY Murphy, New York.
r. p. Crawford, Danville.
George p. Miller, Greensboro.
Walter p. Budd. Durham.
VIM. Reed, Portsmouth.
r. L. Lumsden, City.
Juniata sentinel and Republican. [volume] (Mifflintown, Juniata County, Pa.) 1873-1955, 1897-01-20
News of New Things.

Rotary blotters have a wheel, on
which the blotting paper is wound.
and handle to operate it.
A dust excludsff !taE~yehsiicc.!ss 6 hii, hini {
consists of a cap secured to the outer
end of the hub, being easily remova-
be.
A combination child's carnage and
sleigh has . pair of runners which can
te thrown into position below tbs
wheels by lever.
A new paint consist, of sublimed
lead, oil in excess OF that necessary to
form q mixture of proper consistency
and q quantity Of water.
Match pouches to fasten to two but.
tons on the inside of the coat lapel
and having q rough surface for ,gnit
ing the matches. have just come into
use
A h: n iy package carrier for bicycles
consists Of . plate fastened to the
handlebar by traps and having snap
hooks to secure the cord or string on .
package. ]