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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1888
Page
5
Mr. T D Jones reports crops in Danville and Durham dirt investors. Durham plans to issue bonds to Oxford and Durham Railway, with signatures ready from the Mayor. Local notices cover political shifts toward Democrats, a typhoid fever rumor debunk, school reopening, and multiple fires in August.
The Durham tobacco case McSwee versus Blackwell's was heard at Salisbury last Thursday. The defendant relied on a former judgment sustained by the judge, while the plaintiff appealed to the Supreme Court. Col. R. F. Armfield and Col. T. O. Fuller led the plaintiff and W. W. Fuller for the defense. Sale of Durham Property reports trustee Manning selling valuable assets of J. C. Angier including street railway stock and furniture company shares. Prices: street railway shares 91 per share. furniture stock ten shares for 710. real estate interests 5.50. A powerful speech by Col. A. M. Waddell, Democratic elector, drew praise in Charlotte. Editorial contention from the North Carolina Prohibitionist questions party stance on racial equality. The Durham Gas Company organized with 60,000 capital, J. S. Carr elected president, G. W. Watts vice president. gas ready by January. A watermelon cutting near Mr. W. H. Ferrell’s yielded twelve melons averaging 50 pounds each for twelve men, with many cantaloupes. Ferrell praised as a premier Durham county grower.
Advertisement for Liver and Kidney Elixir marketed by Pemberton Medicine Co. of Atlanta Ga. touts liver regulation, blood purification, system cleansing, and cures for consumption biliousness dyspepsia fever chills bad breath sour stomach and kidney troubles. Claims relief for female irregularities and matters related to life periods. Pleasant to take. 50 cents per bottle.
The record notes high winds Tuesday damaged tobacco crops near Billaboro. Diphtheria claims Miss Anderson the 18 year old daughter of William and Isabella Anderson. A Senatorial Convention for the 20th District will meet at Pit Hill on September 8 with a full delegation expected and noted speakers. Cedar Grove protracted meeting under Rev W H Puck elt closed last Sunday night with a large attendance. A new post office named Joppa established in Ridge with John F Thompson serving as Post Master.
A hunting party on Ramseur Street Saturday evening led to a fatal gun discharge. William Fletcher suffered a severe shoulder wound from a loaded muzzleloader after a buggy collision. Despite medical aid, Fletcher died at 5 am the next morning, shocking neighbors and his family. The accident occurred as the buggy tipped near Mr Rowland’s residence.
Readers from Chattanooga to Atlanta report relief from long standing ailments using Coca Wine and French Wine Coca. Dr C A Styles of Atlanta cites restoration of health from dyspepsia and insomnia. The ad-like letters tout mental clarity and reduced headaches after using the tonics.
Died. We regret to learn of the death of Mr. A. E. Lloyds little girl at Chapel Hill Friday evening. The bereaved family finds comfort that their darling is now an angel in heaven. The Recoxper extends sympathy. A remote update notes Congressmen William L. Scott declined reelection due to ill health from Evia Pa. Also mentioned is Mr. W. H. Morgan of Lake City Fla who recovered from a severe cough and consumption after using Dr King's New Discovery, with a free trial at R Blackwall Son Drug store.
Washington reports from Tokio that Mr. F B Mansfield, secretary of the US legation, described Banda volcano eruptions in Lwashiri province. Disturbance began July 15 with earthquakes, a violent explosion, and seven hours of eruptions. About 578 killed, 70 bodies recovered, hospitals set up, villages leveled, rice crop ruined, land likely unfit for cultivation.
In Harrisburg on August 28 the Democratic State Central Committee met in the Bottom House at 2 PM and nominated Henry Meyer of Pittsburgh as the party candidate for auditor general.
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