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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1888
Page
3
An elderly farmer recounts a long career in the last war with humor and blunt honesty. He insists he has never told a lie, has faced many battles, and was wounded fourteen times, explaining he cannot claim feats he did not endure. He contrasts the last war with earlier conflicts and reflects on truth and deception.
August 24 reports Judge Thorman rising late at Ponnr tunow and meeting Coumbue people at Huronia Beach. He visits Bunce a Democratic centenarian near Unte city. August 23 Cheltenham Beach committee plans to hold an event at Seubil cents after noon to complete Te is announced that 100 cattle will be raised.
The Richmond quote lauds the World’s Convention in Stockholm praising the Young Men’s Christian Association for moral uplift across the globe. It notes 8,804 associations, large growth in America’s property value, and the organization’s influence in reducing dissipation, crime, and vice among young men.
To the voters of Durham County, a candidate announces re election to the office of County Treasurer. He states he shares the same political grounds as in 1886 and endorses the workingmen and farmers convention platform. If elected, he pledges prompt, faithful, and economical handling of public business for the people.
Newbern lifts quarantine against Goldsboro while Asheville’s tobacco season winds down. Frost and ice threaten Blowing Rock. Shotwell monument to be unveiled October 3. Wilmington ships 1,401 casks of spirits turpentine valued at $23,700 to Glasgow. Wake Republicans split. Elisha O White nominated for Congress in First District. Sun Day School Convention to meet in Greensboro. Local incidents include a tramp disguise in Charlotte, a buggy accident in Goldsboro, and minor injuries. Electric Bitters praised. poems and songs noted. Prohibition stance strong.
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