Man bound over on threat letter case in Bahama district
Miss Sallie Ashley testified that Francis W. Tilley wrote a threatening letter and sent cartridges for a cook, prompting Magistrate Harris to bind Tilley over in 750 dollars bond. Prosecution argued fear and prior letters. defense claimed authorship doubt and joke nature. Tilley reserved to prove alibi at Rich Dissock’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Firss Sallie Ashley
Yester
R. Harris
Francis W. Tilley
Timony
Bahama Tion
Ashley
Tilley
John Ashley
Wgned
F. W. Tilley
Rey
Harris
North Carolina Election Totals Reported by State Board
The State canvassers board reports Bryan leads Taft by 2 041 votes after tallying 136 028 to 144 887. Democratic candidates dominate races for governor lieutenant governor secretary of state state auditor treasurer superintendent of public instruction attorney general and commissioner of labor and printing with large majorities over Republican rivals.
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Bryan
Taft
Kitchin
Cox
Joyner
Lyerly
Bickett
Newell
Shipman
Ray
Aycock
Elmore
Graham
Mewborne
Young
Norris
Adams
Double fires strike Wright building area on Friday and Saturday
A Friday evening blaze at Holladay Studio and a Saturday dawn fire at Trakas & Co. basement caused heavy losses totaling between 15 000 and 18 000 dollars with some insurance. Fire origin remains undetermined. In Hayti a small frame house fire and a second nearby blaze caused about 1 000 dollars in damage.
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Trakas
Main Street
Holladay
Lyncheburg
Trankas & Co
Trakas & Co
Hayt
Hayti
Alex Moore
Arrest of Bob Goodloe in brutal assault case
Bob Goodloe was jailed Friday night after allegedly beating his wife mercilessly. He awaits trial as his wife remains in Lincoln hospital in serious condition, with authorities postponing the case to monitor her condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bob Goodloe
Goodloe
Lincoln Hospital
Death of Six Year Old Bessie May Allen in Durham
The West Durham home of Mr J A Allen mourns the death of his granddaughter Bessie May Allen aged six. Dyphtheria caused her death on the anniversary of her father’s passing. She was bright and loved in Sunday school. Funeral services led by Rev O W Triplett with burial in Maplewood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Allen
West Durham
Bessie May Allen
Durham
J. J. Allen
O. W. Triplett
Maplewood
Local Ads Preview And Town Jail Actions
Kendall's dry goods store teases new fourth page offers. B C Woodall promotes daily need articles at his store. A A Thacker advertises fresh meals and best service. Police captured six gamblers in Sugar Hill around two oclock Sunday. two escaped and eight were detained for mayoral court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kendall
A. A. Thacker
Sugar Hill
Gowan's Preparation Promises Relief for Croup and Ailments
An old advertisement touts Gowan's Preparation as a cure for croup colds pneumonia and all inflammation related ailments. It claims fast action by scattering congestion and lists prices 25 cents 50 cents and one dollar with the promise nothing is better. All druggists are urged to buy today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowan
Hackney Bros L M Paint Agents Ad Promote Mix Paint
The advertisement touts mixed paint options using 4 gallons of 1 and M Paint and 3 gallons Pure Linseed Oil at 60 cents, totaling 7 gallons of paint for use at about $1.20 per gallon. It claims long use and wide consumer reach with millions of customers and 16,000 agents, promising quick results.
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Shley
Rahama
Justice Harris
Sect
Dowles
Sai. Ashley
Morning Herald
W. Ashley
Accusman
V. S. Bryant
H. A. Foushee
John
Rich
Safe Board of Canvassers
Newland
Toms
Grimes
Thompson
Dixon
Wood
Lacy
Griggen
Wright
Sad Fire
Pat
Tranias & Co
B. C. Woodall
Citizens National Bank
N. C
B. N
Duke
J. S. Manning
J. B. Mason
Pres
J.B. Duke
American Tobacco Company
Y. E. Smith
Durham Cotton Mfg. Company
C. L. Haywood
Haywood & Boone
J. H. SouthGate
Southgate & Son
R. H. Ricseeg
Q. E. Rawls
B. N. Duke
N. M. Johnson
J. B. Warren
Rca
Obacco Co
Depository OF the People
County OF
City OF
United States OF America
Home Savings Bank
Durham, North Carolina
Aeade Bres
Reade Bros. Co
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