Attempted suicide in East Durham ends with physician aid
Thomas Harward of East Durham drank laudanum to end his life but was saved by Dr. George H. Ross who pumped the poison from his stomach. Neighbors noted a blue mood and heavy drinking prior, with no clear cause given. The incident occurred Saturday afternoon as aldermen debated whiskey prescription issues and a dissolution notice for Snider Byrd & Co was published.
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Durham
Thomas Harward
George H. Ross
Harward
Poultry Farm Lists Egg Prices in Durham NC Promote Sale
For sale white and brown eggs at 1.00 per 15 and white and partridge Wyandott eggs at 1.60 per 15 with future delivery. uy Poultry Farm, Durham NC, H G Briggs, Proprietor.
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Uy” Poultry Farm
Durhan
N.C
HG. Briggs
Mr. Greever Accepts New English Professor Post
Garland Greever resigns as Durham city schools English chair to become associate professor of English at Arkansas University. He marries in June, tours abroad, and plans to enter his new role next fall. He has authored American Poets to be published by Scott Foresman and Company, with text use in schools expected.
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Arkansas University
Garland Greever
Durham
Greever
Messrs. Scott- Foresman and Company
Chicago
Illinois
Central University
Missouri
Lindsay Massey Nuptials at Massey’s Chapel
Miss Daisy Massey and Mr Seaton Gales Lindsay plan marriage at Massey’s Chapel in Patterson township eight miles south of Durham. Rev Lucius Massey will officiate at 8 30 pm. Lindsay, superintendent of Gastonia schools, and Miss Massey will reside in Gastonia after a bridal trip.
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Massey
Gastonia
Mrs. Lindsay
Durham
Daring Sunday Morning Robbery at Mrs Perry Home
Robbers entered the McManus Street residence of Mrs S R Perry in the early hours stealing 68 dollars and fifty cents from the three roomers John S Carr H D Morris and W E Baker. The burglary occurred after 8 pm with watches untouched and no noise heard by the occupants. Police suspect two men were involved and are following leads as neighbors lock doors tighter.
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McMannen Street
S. R. Perry
John S. Carr
Carolina
H. D.morris
W. E. Baker
Baker
Mr. Morris
Carr
Freight Cars Turn Over Delays Trains Between Salisbury and Asheville
Six freight cars overturned just outside Greensboro yard blocking three tracks on Sunday. Trains including the Salisbury to Asheville route were delayed. no injuries were reported though damage was heavy. Cause centered on No. 72 fast freight colliding with another freight and tipping over.
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Salisbury
Asheville
Greensboro
Several Transfers of Property Filed and Recorded at Register
Deeds show transfers in Durham area with multiple transactions led by M. G. Markham. O. K. Ferrell appears in several deeds including parcels on Fayettesville road and Alston avenue. Earlier dates range from 1905 to 1908 with prices from 250 to 2750 dollars.
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Register of Deeds
M. G. Markham
Martha F. Howard
O. K. Ferrell
Fayettesville Road
J. P. Massey
California
Massey
S. J. Collins
East Durham
Trinity College News Highlights Library Growth and Campus Beauty
Librarian J P Breedlove catalogues editions boosting efficiency as Trinity College Durham expands its library. The campus blooms with flowers and shrubs, making it an inviting spot. Registrar D W Newson leaves for Littleton to visit relatives. President Kilgo in New York. Wooten pair travels east. McIntosh to Taylorsville. Cranford house vacated for Wannamaker.
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Trinity College
Durham
N. C
J. P. Breedlove
D. W. Newson
Littleton
Kilgo
New York
J.C. Wooten
A. C. McIntosh
Department of Law
Taylorsville
McIntosh
Christine
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TR. O. Everett
Mittee
MR. Greever
Lindsay-Massey
R. C. Everett
Norfolk
Williamsville
J. B. Warren
W. P. Farthing
Margarette Farthing
Hendersonville
Register
College Library
A. Erwin
John Ste Hill
Es H. Bowling
Fuller
Alphonsus Cobb
Wm. A. Graham
Home Savings Bank
North Carolina
Georce W. Watts
W. W. Waittep
John Sprunt Hill
T. B. Pierce, Jr
Jassi
J. T. Rogers
J. 8
Carr, Jr
George W. Watts
J. W. Burrough
W. Bu
P. W. Vauchan
E. T. Rollins
Citizens National Bank
B. N. Duke, Pres
J. S. Manning
J. B. Mason
J.B. Duke
American Tobac
Y. E. Smith
Durham Cotton
C. L. Haywood
Haywood
N. M. Johnson
Farmer, Co
Depository OF the People
County OF
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SPH
Reade Bros. Co
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