Floods Cause Heavy Losses Across Counties And Rail Lines
Widespread rainfall since Sunday triggers floods across the Carolinas and eastern Georgia. Dam and bridge washouts in Durham County threaten water supply with losses estimated up to 150 000, plus 20 000 for bridges. Railroads report heavy damage and derailed trains, crops suffer especially corn, and overall property losses reach into the hundreds of thousands.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cole’s Mill
Durham Water Company
Water Company
Christian
Lurham County
Tate
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Washington
Weather Bureau
Carolinas
Savae
Augusta
Fall revival and community notes from Durham area
Local item notes pea vines corn and crops looking fine. Mentions visits by Miss Mary Cheek and Miss Annie Fullerton, revival at Robersons Grove led by Rev Beach with Rev Cecil Hillard, and upcoming Sandy Level revival with Rev Fred Day. Death of Albert Holloway, funeral at home, and community greetings from residents including Miss Belle Markham and Mrs Dora Sikes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mary Cheek
Durham
Belle Markham
Morrisville
Bilboa
Mt. Hermon
Roberson’s Grove
Mr. Beach
Cecil Hillard
Albert Holloway
Jesus
Emma Veazey
Lyon
Lonnie Ferrell
Greensboro
A. M. Carpenter
Ballard Waller
Dora Sikes
Kronheimer’s
Hall
K. B.markham
Malissa
Sikes
Holloway
W. A. Castle
Miss Sikes
Raleigh
Two August Marriages in Durham Feature Local Brides
In Durham two quiet weddings took place this week. Miss Mary Ruffin Hicks wed Frank Culbreth of Fayetteville at the Hicks home with Rev. G. T. Adams officiating. The couple will reside in Ocala, Florida after visiting Fayetteville. Florence Bailey married L Benton Pendergrass at T. L. Bailey’s home with Rev. W. C. Barrett and Rev. J. H. McCracken officiating. They plan to live in Snow Hill where Pendergrass will be principal of the graded schools.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham
Snow Hill
Mary Ruffin
Frank Culbreth
Fayetteville
G. T. Adams
Trinity M. E. Church
Ocala
Florida
T. L. Bailey
West Durham
Florence Bailey
L. Benton Pendergrass
W. C. Barrett
J. H. McCracken
Pendergrass
Greene County
J Elwood Cox Nominated at Republican State Convention
A Charlotte dispatch dated August 17 reports the Republican State convention nominating a full ticket. Gov, Cox of High Point heads the slate with Chas F Toins, Hendersonville as lieutenant governor and Cyrus Thompson Onslow as secretary of state. Other picks include W E Griggs Lincoln treasurer J A Woods Pasquotank auditor J F Newell Mecklenburg attorney general J L M Lyerly Rowan and H G Gilmore Rowan railroad commissioner J B Norris Wilkes insurance commissioner C M Ray Mecklenburg labor and printing commissioner electors at large Thomas Settle Buncombe and A A Whitener Catawba.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Elwood Cox
High Point
Chas
F. Toins
Hendersonville
Cyrus Thompson
Onslow
W. E. Griggs
Lincoln
J. A. Woods
Pasquotank
J. F. Newell
Mecklenburg
J. L. M. Lyerly
Rowan
J. M. Newberne
Lenoir
H. G. Gilmore
J. B. Norris
Wilkes
C. M. Ray
Mecklen- Ty
Thomas Settle
Buncombe
A. A. Whitener
Catawba
Local Judge Delivers Ruling In Three Sided Case
Squire J E Owens withheld decision until Wednesday on a dispute over funds collected by R O Everett for C T Pearson. The court ordered payment to Waller Holladay, following prior judgment against Pearson. Albert Gilchrist and Mrs Florida visit, Gilchrist nominee for Florida governor, with Miss Elizabeth Cheatham in tow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire J. E. Owens
R. O. Everett
C. T. Pearson
Pearson
Waller Holladay
R. H. Wright
Owens
Holladay
Albert Gilchrist
James Gibbs
Florida
Gilchrist
A. Cheatham
Democratic Party of
Elizabeth Cheatham
Death of W. J. Norris at age 65 in Durham
W. J. Norris, 65, died at his Riggsbee Avenue home on Tuesday night. He left a wife and three sons J W Norris W H Norris and S S Norris and a daughter Mrs Bailey of West Durham. He came from Harnett county and worked in the mercantile business. A funeral was held Wednesday afternoon at the house followed by burial in Maplewood cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Norris
Riggsbee Avenue
J. W
W. H
S. S. Norris
Bailey
West Durham
Norris
Durham
Harnett County
Maplewood Cemetery
Gregson Street Crossing Appears Before Aldermen Again
The Southern railway appeal on the Gregson street undergrade crossing is withdrawn as the railroad proposes wood abutments at a cost of 3500 dollars with details to be set by the city. The aldermen carried the item over to a regular meeting due to member absences along with market clerk duties and other minor issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eno
Corporation Commission
Southern Railway
Gregson Street
J. T. Giddens
Bowling
Durham Democrats Give Campaign Contributions in Raleigh News
The Raleigh News and Observer lists Durham Democrats contributing to the Democratic campaign fund including Gen. J. B. Carr at 200 dollars, Hon. J. S. Manning at 20 dollars, and Hon. H. A. Fohsnee at 10 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Campaign Fund
Raleigh News and Observer
Durham
J. 8. Carr
J. S. Manning
H. A. Fohsnee
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THE
Weather Bulletin
Miss Hicks
Mr. Culbreth
Miss Bailey
Mr. Pendergrass
Mrs. Culbreth
Mrs. Pendergrass
Snow
Hicks—Colbreth
Myrtle Branch
Bailey — Pendergrass
B. N. Duke, Pres
Citizens National Bank
N. C
J. B. Mason
Direc
T.b. Duke
4N Tobacco Company
Y. E. Smith
C. L. Haywood
Haywood & Boone
J. H. Southgate
Southgate & Son
R. H. Rigsbee
E. Rawls
AD Merve
Siee
Obacco Co
Anning
Depository OF the People
County OF
City OF
United States OF America
Charlotte
Cy Thompson
R. Z. Linney
Marion Butler
Gregson Street Crossing
Home Savings Bank
Urham
North Carolina
Go. Helena
N.C
Reade Bros. Co
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