Bryan may not deliver votes in election state
By Zeb. P. Council the piece notes Bryan might fail to deliver votes, questions if Kitchin will win the nomination, and suggests rivals would feel better if sure of his loss. It laments endless political name-calling error and urges focus on legislation over squabbling while Easter festivities bring picnics and merriment. It also argues wets cannot carry the state and discusses Judge B. B. Winborne as a strong Democratic candidate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Kitchin
B. B. Winborne
Murfreesboro
Tragic Death of Philip Meade in Chapel Hill
Philip H. Meade, 32, express agent and son of Rev. W. H. Meade, was found dead in his room in Chapel Hill on April 18. The pistol shot in his mouth caused instantaneous death. motive remains unclear. Meade, a former state university athlete and coach, moved from Virginia, left no clear signs of despair or distress, and the body was found after rooms were bolted and broken open. Funeral plans unsettled as family considers Virginias for burial.
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Chapel Hill
N. C
Philip H. Meade
W. H. Meade
Episcopal Church
Young Meade
Fred Patterson
Patterson
Meade
John Markham
Isaac Manning
M. Meade
Mr. Markham
Mr. Meade
The
State University
Raleigh
Wilkes County Votes Surprise for Kitchin
In Wilkes county 107 votes were cast with Kitchin 93, Craig 10, and Horne 4. The result surprised many, as Wilkes had been viewed as less favorable to Kitchin and depended on Fifth and eastern districts for support. The Roxboro Courier notes the historical shift and Carr’s altered stance in the Governor nomination fight.
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Wilkes County
Kitchin
Craig
Horne
Nena
Mr. Kitchin
Wilkes
Death of Mr Beavers in Edgemont at 81
Mr F L Beavers aged 81 died yesterday morning at 9 30 at his home on Holman Avenue Edgemont He leaves a wife and two children He was a Civil War veteran and is survived by a brother G T Beavers Funeral services will be held this afternoon about 2 oclock from the house Rev M Bradshaw will conduct it and the pall bearers will be his comrades in war Burial follows at the local cemetery
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. L Beavers
Holman Avenue
Edgemont
G. T. Beavers
North Carolina State Fair Dates Selected for Raleigh
The annual State Fair of North Carolina will be held in Raleigh from October 12 to 17, 1908. Organizers aim to make it the best in state history with record attendance expected. Practically every lawyer in Durham has endorsed Jones Fuller for Solicitor, reflecting broad Democratic support ahead of the votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Raleigh
Durham
Jones Fuller
Local items briefed on travel and marriage happenings
Mr and Mrs Cullen Howerton arrived in Durham and will settle there after marrying in Greensboro last week. The Durham Chapel Hill auto line started its regular schedule with departures at 9 and 2 30 and returns from Chapel Hill at 11 1 and 4 15, stopping at Pickett's Mill. Clarence Mohler vanished with 300 plus dollars plus a $40 loan to a sandwich vendor. A marriage license clerk notes many women lie about age. a New York Press excerpt mentions a divorce in Australia over such deceit.
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Cullen Howerton
Durham
Greensboro
Chapel Hill
Pickett’s Mill
Australia
New York Press
Earliest Money Through History
The article traces money from shells and bark strips to animal skins and cattle as early exchange media. It notes farm products taking value roles with agriculture and lists tobacco in Virginia as currency, then iron, silver, and gold emerging as universal money, with iron leading in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginia
New York American
Thumb Bells and Thimbles Through History
A quirky excerpt notes the thumb bell origin from English usage, later Dutch invention, and the evolution of thimbles from iron and brass to gold silver and glass. The ship's doctor remarks a cigarette puff and swink or hammock motion make him sick, yet ship movement does not. The source is the New York Press.
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England
Aten
New York Press
Favorite Prescription Promises Relief for Weak Female Health
An advertisement touts Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure for periodical headaches backache irregular or painful periods and other female ailments. It claims a natural blend strengthens the system without alcohol or habit forming drugs and offers confidential letters to Dr. Pierce with free medical advice and a medical adviser for purchase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pierce
R. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Abova
The New Trains Schedule From Durham No 41 Moves Upward
Durham Southern railway announces No 41 will depart 3 95 PM on Monday April 18 instead of 4 15 PM and No 38 will arrive at 12 PM, changing connections at Apex with Seaboard No 41 to Charlotte and southward routes. No 38 will link Varina with Raleigh Southport trains, aiding Fayetteville access. Public notice by H Reams General Freight and Passenger Agent.
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Durham
Southern Railway
Apex
Seaboard
Charlotte
Columbia
Savannah
Jacksonville
Atlanta
Varina
Raleigh & Southport Railways
Fayetteville
Raleigh & Southport
Seaboard No. 38
H. Reams
General Freight
Pass
Agt
Seaboard North Carolina and Interchangeable Mileage Books
Seaboard Air Line announces intra state rates in North Carolina starting April 1. Two thousand mile and one thousand mile books sell for $40 and $20 respectively, valid for multiple users under firm or corporation, with detailed conditions. Five hundred mile Family book available for $11.25 in North Carolina. Includes coverage across principal lines in the South and East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seaboard Air’ S Line Railway
North Carolina
Ohio
Potomac
Richmond
Washington, D. C
Seaboard
Southern Railway
Atlantic Ree
A. Koardooh
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ZEB. P. Council
N.C
Bryan
J. 8. Carr
United States
F. M. Simmons
Carr
Simmons
Senator Simmons
Gen. Carr
Roxboro
Mr. Beavers
Clarence Mohler
Union News Co
C. H. Gattis
Tucker Building
Raleigh, N. C
H. A. Gaskins
John F. Hiryard
Durham Traction Co
Wright
Taylor & Phipps CO
Mangum and
Parrish Streets
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