From the May 3, 1898 issue of the Kinston Free Press
Mewborn, T.W. – Grocer (1898)
Burkett, R.W. – Tobacco (1898)
Faulkner, Dr. T.H. – Dentist (1898)
Bailey Hotel – Run by Mrs. H.C. Bailey (1898)
Hines Bros. Lumber Company (1898)
Quinerly, Dan – Ladies’ Shoes
Kinston Free Press Index – Late 1800s/Early 1900s
The Kinston Free Press contains brief information on items of genealogical interest (i.e. deaths, marriages, births, etc.) that have appeared in the Kinston Daily Free Press (Kinston Free Press) newspaper of Kinston, Lenoir County. Surrounding counties (Wayne, Greene, Pitt, Craven, Jones & Duplin) are also represented. COVERAGE SPANS: 1895-1928.
The data in this database is in process of being moved to the NCGenWeb’s NC People in the Papers database. Until that project is completed, you can still search the existing index. Click on the image below to search.
Oettinger Bros.: Underwear Ad (1898)
French & Sugg Grocers (1898)
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