Prohibition talk and school notes from April 1908
Regular correspondence reports improving Robert Satterfi yet ill with typhoid fever. Local news covers mail changes, social visits, rail and telephone upgrades, and political talk ahead of the election. Patrick Henry Institute marks a successful year with Solicitor A L Brooks visit and a community gathering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Satterfi
Charley Allen
Roxboro
J. P. Tingen
Timberlake
Barton’s Mill
Howard
Laura Tingen
Cleveland
Messares
Trust
Ber
Bethel Hil
Long
Long Ies
Barton's Mill
Wrenn
Neptune People
Lee Jeffers
Mill Creek
Democratic Attorney General Candidate Endorsed in Hertford
C W Parker of Mencia NC commends G B Wilvoroe of Murireesboro NC for North Carolina Attorney General on grounds of integrity, judicial fairness, and Democratic loyalty. Parker cites three years acquaintance and deep public service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Matemman
North Carolina
Hertford
C. W. Parker
Mencia, N. C
Local notices and events in Taylor and Phipps issue
Messrs Eubanks and Howerston plan a fiddlers convention with proceeds to St Phillips church. Judge B B Winborne is a candidate for attorney general per a card. Hayti fire causes about 500 loss. firemen, carnival company aid. County registration opens 24th. no change unless moving precinct. Coney Island Shows visit to raise funds for firemen tournament. Rigsbee and Dixon win grading contract to improve macadamized streets. Buster the dog moved from Cozart to Coney Island. Second Baptist church to ban hats during sermon. Trinity College baseball team tours South winning three straight games. Threats by negroes to vote Democratic in the North discussed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Messrs. Eubanks and
Howerston
St. Phillips Church
B. B. Winborne
Second Baptist Church
Trinity College
Georgia Technical School
Mercer
Trinity
Brooks to Speak at Patrick Henry Institute
Solicitor Brooks is slated to address the Patrick Henry Institute, an event highlighted as one of the most anticipated in Durham County. The notice hints at public interest and regional attention to the forthcoming discussion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fick Henry Institute
Patterson Township
W. D. Carmichael
Durham
A. L. Brooks
Solicitor Brooks
Patrick Henry
Boston
Chelsea
Boston Blacking Company
Third Street
Everett
Frost Hospital
Childrens Hospitals
City, Hall
Fitz Public Library
United States Marine
Eee Blacking Company
West Third Street
Boston & Maine Railroad
Maverick
Chelsea Creek
Patrick Henry Institute
Durham County
Death of Alonzo R. Martin at 26
Alonzo R. Martin son of W. E. Martin died Sunday night after a long tuberculosis illness. He leaves his wife and one child. A funeral will be held at 2 PM this afternoon at Second Baptist Church with Rev. W. O. Barrett officiating. The services follow his residence in Maplewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. G. Gainey
Rene W. C. Barrett
Nd Baptist Church
Maple
Alonzo R. Martin
W. E. Martin
Second Baptist Church
W.O. Barrett
Maplewood
Cence Veige
Marriage Links John Foy to Miss Ladd at Durhams Circuit
The marriage took place Thursday at 7:90 p.m. at the bride’s parents home with Rev. G. W. Fisher of the Durham Circuit officiating. The bride is Miss Gan hter, daughter of Mr. R. J., a prosperous farmer from Bumpass Cross Roads. The couple will reside there.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Foy
Miss Ladd Marri Thorlay
G. W. Fisher
Durham
Pact
R. J
Bumpass Cross Roads
Twoitire
L. M. Paint Advertises Durable Linseed Binder
Hackney Bros promotes L. M. Paint claiming it treats defects in old paintings and resists wear for up to 45 years. The product uses pure linseed oil binder and oxide of zinc, mixed at one quart per gallon, sets in two minutes, and costs $1.20 per gallon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hackney Bros, L. & M
Also Mentioned on This Page
Brooks
Ion, G. B. Wilvoroe
Murireesboro
K. C
Micraey General
Broadway
Third
Fifth
Odd Fellows Hall
Gainey
Taylor & Phipps Co
Labout Plans
Hayti
Coney Island Shows
Messrs. Rigsbee and
Dixon
Buster
E.B. Cozart
Mr. Cozart
Coney Island
North
Morning Herald
Citizens National Bank
N. C
N. Duke
Pres
Manning J. B. Mason
J.B. Duke
American Tobacco
Y. E
Durham Cotton
C. L. Haywood
Haywood & Boone
J. H. Southgate
Southgate & Son
R. H. Riesses
Q. E. Rawls
J.S. Manning
N. M. Johnson
J.B. Warrey
J. B. Mason
Bacco Co
Unfheist
Depository OF the People
County OF
City OF
United States OF America
Cou
Simal
George W. Watts
John Sprunt Hill
W. W. Whitted
T. B. Peirce
General Merchandise
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