Child poison murder case shocks Durham community
Artelia Mitchell, a colored girl about 13 employed as a nurse, was arrested after a baby in Rev. Frank W. Sowell’s household was poisoned with carbolic acid between noon and 1 pm. The infant, about two years six months, died or dwindled toward death as doctors advised there was little chance of recovery. The trial depends on the mother’s health. meanwhile Mitchell awaits further developments in jail. A separate notice reports Republican chairman S. M Horton resigning, and another item notes a Prohibition Club forming and Democrats planning a large Young Men's club meeting at the court house.
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Here
East Durham
Frank W. Sowell
Stroud’s
Artelia Mitchell
Herald Man
Liza Mitchell
Lowell
A. M. Moore
Artelha Mitchell
Crabtree
Squire C. A. Barbee
Si K Abed
Ivis
Court House
Democrat
T. J. Martin
Young Rippey Pardoned by Governor in Touching Ceremony
Ollo Rippey, once jailed for second degree burglary in Durham County, is pardoned by Governor Carr after a Raleigh visit by Judge R Winston and a petition signed by Judge Hoke Captain Parker W A Andrews and ex Governor Hot. The boy, 15 at the time, will return home on the 5 o clock train, to a tearful reunion with his parents. The pardon ends a two year sentence of seven years.
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R. Winston
Raleigh
State Penitentiary
Ollo Rippey
Louis Rippey
West Durham
University Station
Here
Young Rippy
Hoke
W. A. Andrews
Rippy
Andrew
Winston
Alamance
Orange
Durham
Ihim
Fire destroys Mangum residence in Durham
Fire at 8 o'clock last evening destroyed the Mangum home on Burch avenue, saved by family with neighbors, insurance of 350 dollars held by W J Griswold. The loss hits F S Mangum hard, second time burned out in recent years. Also in Durham news Mrs Fairbrother to sue Louis De LaCroix for 5000 dollars over counterfeit circulars published in Hillsboro records. Duke gift of 500 dollars aids Goldsboro Godsboro orphanage project. partnership of Chas Taylor & Co dissolved. Kilby to continue real estate business.
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IP. S. Mangum
Durham
Burch Avenue
F. S.mangum
Louis de LaCroix
Wairbrother
Hilstore
Granvile County
Guthrie & Guthrie
Hanata
Fairbrother
Hillsboro
de LaCroix
Hilsboro
Durham County
News and Observer
Durham Ite
M BN Duke
Godsboro
J. B Edwards
Masonic Orphan Asylum
Goldsboro
G. N Duke
Chas, Taylor & Co
Taylor
Kilby
W. 8. Kilby, Jr
Ict Panies Ogpten Ep
People Moving Through City on Various Trips
A batch of travelers arrived or left the city yesterday including Thomas Davie of Newern and Mrs. James K Norfleet of Winston visiting relatives. J T Gattis returned from Pittsboro while S W Holman and A A Carr plus S T Morgan went to Raleigh and Baltimore respectively on business. Notables such as Clem Manley and Col J S Carr were noted passing through. several others traveled to South Carolina, Richmond, and New York on errands.
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Thomas Davie
Newern
James K. Norflee
Winston
City
A. Carr
S. T. Morgan
Baltimore
Richmont
Nick Cormin
South Carolina
Clem Manley
Democratic State Executive Committee
Raleigh
Unknown God and Wall Street gods in Athens rhetoric
A fragmented column contrasts Paul's Athens Unknown God altar with modern faith in Wall Street. It condemns silver coinageOpposes foreign monetary powers and monied elites while praising humanitarian aid to Armenians and Cuban liberty. It previews McClure's Macanne September Lincoln speech.
Dormant Aldermen Meeting and Local Notices Amid Tax Debate
The Aldermen met in the Mayor's office at 8:30 for routine city business and adjourned after a brief session. Ads from Lambe and W A Slater Co promote clothing and reorganization sales. Reader notes tomato grower Bewin and scrutiny of fire protection and Bell Phone policy. A proposed town charter change is urged and Sec 34 35 96 revenue notices reference hotel and professional listings under Sheriff J V Broseen.
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Board of Aldermen
Durham
Sam
Gestae Aoese Hovel Aalitep
Tose
Pasticde
J. V. Broseen
Domestic advertisement for Imperial Paper Patterns catalog
The text promotes Domestic and Imperial Paper Patterns as the best value for price and quality, claiming high quality at fair prices and the best machine for sales efficiency. It invites agents to join, promising high profit with minimal trouble and maximum purchaser satisfaction. Send for catalogue and address the request.
Domestic Sewing Machine Co. advert offers home work
Domestic Sewing Machine Co advertises easy home work paying ten to eighteen dollars weekly. No books required, steady employment guaranteed, stamps for work and materials provided. Apply at Hermann & Seymour, 218 South Sixth Street, Philadelphia, PA.
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Hermann & Seymour
South Sixth
Stecet
Philadelphia
Durham News Mission Expands in Tobacco Belt Region
The Durham area in Durham County and the Golden Belt tobacco section of North Carolina gains a dedicated publication focus as a special mission for News publishing intensifies amid the ongoing campaign.
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Velop
Durham
Durham County
Golden Belt Tobacco
North Carolina
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Raeigh
J. T. Gattis
Pittsboro
J. A. White
Chapel Hill
T. J. Gattis
D. H. Tuttle
Leo. D. Heartt
First National Bank
New York
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Aulander
Lizzie Davis
Oxford Orphan Asylum
W. H. MsUabe
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Main Street
M. Yearby
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Richmond, VA
Virginia College
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Royals& Borden
Cooper Building
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Postoffice
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Clarke
Llody’s Hardware Store
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