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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1907
Page
2
The Durham Recorder notes publication by Zeb P Council and lists post office entry and pricing terms. It shows subscription rates for six months and three months in cents and states advertising rates are available on request.
Readers reflect on the railroad damage suit scene and weather woes while praising harvests and church meetings. The piece notes tax struggles, recurring bootleg activity, and rail rate debates as Jamestown exposition coverage beckons North Carolina readers.
Deputy Sheriff John F. Harward was chosen to fill the vacancy in Durham County, with remarks praising his suitability to become sheriff. The city aldermen held a lengthy Monday night session to address routine matters.
The Jamestown Tercentennial unfolds on Hampton Roads with naval pageantry and army parades. Rear Admiral Evans commands the North Atlantic fleet rendezvousing off Fort Monroe as dozens of state and government buildings rise along Willoughby Boulevard. The War Path amusements and electric night lights promise a grand, bustling spectacle with ships, fortifications, and historic sites nearby.
The Mines Building hosts a premier North Carolina display assembled by Dr. Joseph Hyde Pratt showing building stones minerals metals and a famed gem collection. Notable items include rhodolite hiddenite ruby garnet aquamarine and diamonds with specimens from the state museum and American Gem and Pearl Co.
North Carolina presents a strong display of furniture and textile industries at the Jamestown Exposition. Aaron R. Chisholm leads the exhibit, featuring cotton textiles with thousands of samples and over a hundred rolls, plus cabinet woods and furniture from local mills.
The state appropriated 50000 for Jamestown exposition representation. Expenditures included 25000 for building and furnishings and 25000 for exhibits and transport. Allocations covered agriculture forestry textiles mines history and a 5000 set aside for Negro exhibits in the Negro building.
The North Carolina educational exhibit at Jamestown showcases the states public school system through pictures, charts, maps, and student handiwork. The centerpiece is a panorama of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill with charts detailing the universitys growth since 1876.
An advertisement by Dr. R. V. Pierce of Buffalo, N Y, proclaims a bold departure by publishing a complete list of ingredients for his medicines. It claims no alcohol or narcotics, notes use of native medicinal roots, and touts Favorite Prescription for female ailments folded with Indian plant knowledge, including Squaw Weed. It invites readers to request a free booklet.
The undersigned Mangum administrator of the estate of Addison Mangum, deceased, calls all claimants to present their claims by the 10th day of the year. Creditors are urged to make prompt payment. Dated July 6, 1907. A G Mangum Administrator
North Carolina Secretary of State certifies the voluntary dissolution of Darkane Dry Goods Company of Durham. Process may be served, with unanimous stockholder consent filed June 8, 1997, in Raleigh. Office seal and official hand dated June 8, 1997.
Public auction of real estate in Durham City North Carolina by order of the Superior Court in the case R Winston versus Bethel Rudd. The sale requires four and a half cash with balance due in ninety days on July 26 1907. Property lies along Frank Leathers southern boundary of the North Carolina Case Railroad company line. The tract contains just under 2 acres. Victor S Bryant Commissioner. This June 16 1907.
The defendant Robert Curtis is summoned in a Durham County Superior Court case with Isabella Curtis seeking dissolution of marriage. The action begins at the May term. the defendant must answer at the courthouse, or face relief demanded by the plaintiff.
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