Local items and Durham society notes mix with playful quips
The column comments on mayoral candidates with Jim Long withdrawing in favor of the Col. and jokes about frogs near Green Street saying Washington Duke. It also reports Raleigh banquet of the Chambers of Commerce and the Commonwealth Club meeting to form a bureau of statistics and exhibition of Durham products with committee appointments and dues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. Steinmentz
Raleigh
Jim Long
Col
Green Street
Juralem & Northern
Durham
Northern
Washington Duke
South Durham
Raleigh's
Raleigh Chambers Commerce and Industry
Yarboro Howat Neeta al Geal
Pearance
Speem
Commonwealth Club
Bureau of Statistics and Information
Cies
Chamber of Commerce
K. W. A. Albright
J. J. Southgate
T. H. Martin
Sam Jones Denounces Mecklenburg Declaration Rumor
Sam Jones faced 6000 at an exchange meeting in the Tabernacle, with 5000 more in the afternoon. He called the Mecklenburg Declaration a myth and apologized for spreading the claim, blaming Philadelphia for the error and vowing to stamp out those who imposed it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Jones
Mecklenburg
Odene
Philadelphia
Philadelphis
Revival Evangelist Sam Jones to Speak in Charlotte
A description of Rev. Sam Jones known as Sam Jones outlines his plain gospel style and dramatic delivery. The note discusses his appearance in Charlotte, his influence, and the crowd appeal, contrasting him with Mr. Pearson and highlighting his impact on towns he visits. The letter mentions the Wilmington venue, seating capacity, and the choir led by E. C. Excell.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
8. P. Jones
Sam Jones
Ous Wilmingtonian Way
E. C. Excell
Illinois
Jones
Tie Boostnd
Mne
Grammer
Mr. Jones
Great Confederate Decoration Day gathering in Atlanta
A large assembly of Confederate veterans met in Atlanta on April 26 to mark Decoration Day. Notable figures including Gen. Joseph E. Johnson and Gen. E. Kirby Smith attended, and Hon. J. C. Black of Anguska delivered the corner-stone oration for the Confederate Veterans Home amid ceremonial pageantry and a carriage incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
Atlanta
Joseph E. Johnson
E. Kirby Smith
Johnson
J.C. ©. Black
Anguska
Confederate Veterans Home
Patent medicines and shop closures in Durham listings
An 1890 Durham page item advertises Wool ford's Sanitary Lotion and English Spavin Liniment with claims of quick cures for humans and horses, sold by N. M. Johnson & Co. Druggist. It also notes King’s New Discovery and Bucklen’s remedies, a shoe store closing sale by Jones & Lyon, and Otterburn Lithia Water endorsements with local testimonials from E. C. Hackney and a Durham Recorder writer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woolford
N. M. Johnson & Co
Durham
N. C
California Fig Syrup CO
San Francisco
Cal
Louisville
Neew
Woman's miraculous cure with Dr King's New Discovery
A Texas woman named Mrs. Luther Lats reports seven years of severe illness and persistent coughing cured after using one bottle of Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption. The ad claims immediate relief, a full night’s sleep, and a complete cure, offered by W. Hamrick & Co. and Blackwell & Son Drug Store with a free trial bottle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Luther Lats
Hamrick & Co
Shell
N. C
Rf Blackwell & Son Drug Store
Springtime testimonial for a tonic in England
A speaker from Ooo en England proclaims that spring brings good medicine and praises Sarsaparilla for keeping the body rid of humors. The account claims improved appetite and energy, with no headaches or fatigue, dated April 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Dr. King's New for Consumption Claim
An advertisement touts Dr. King's New for Consumption as a guaranteed safe investment for relief in throat chest and lung ailments. It promises relief for consumption inflammation laryngitis whooping cough croup and related afflictions with a money back assurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
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Durham News
Ellis
the Commonwealth Club
Ees Baeley
Jones Uo
Wilmingtonian
Charlotte
Star
Greensboro
North Carolina Steel and Iron Company
Chamber of Com
J. A. Odell
Julian 8. Carr
N.C
C. D. Benbow
N. U
Sam H
Photons &c
Feo
Bucklen
R. Blackwall
Main
Maugam
Jones & Lyon
Otterburn Lithia
Magnesia
Dorham
Amelia County
Pastor Presbyterian
N. M. John
BUN &Co
Oscard. Derr & CO
Roanoke
Virginia
Derk & Co
1St Ave
Eutaw Hou
Saltimore
As Famber
Tome
Peieato
Olen
Louis Rich
Main Street
Richmon VA
Hood
C.L Hood & CO
Lowell
R. I. Rogers
Hl Steinmetz
Florist
N. 9
Creesemand
Boston
Dean Mapam
Sitz
J. R. Crexsemann
M. D
Madame Sabin
Mas
Kate Stocum
Broadway
New York
BRL
Pbeetone
Cone
Blackall
Soo
Yearsy & Co
Dixie
Radam
Ranam
Juy
Bond
Rhacknall & Son
Droggist
Sola Avan
Owen Barbour
All
Zeford
ATI
Richmond
Gemi
Ne & Duke
N.C, Morrisville
Nelson
Lyon’s Store
Z Stems
P. W. Vaughan
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