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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 04, 1889
Page
5
County commissioners in session this week set the tone for local governance. Durham social updates note ministerial moves, theater listings for Newton Beers in Lost in London, and calls to publish the big issue to attract ads.
Wyatt Bros a Durham firm founded by W J Wyatt and M B Wyatt promote a progressive local business in heavy groceries seeds and feed stuffs. The brothers from Oaks City offer a large wholesale retail stock with fair pricing and long standing city presence since 1887. Their confectioner store in the Jones Kramer building features a wide candy and fruit selection.
The Baptist of Durham organized Third Baptist Church with Rev. J. L. White last Sunday. Officers elected include Deacons W. J. Wyatt J. J. Crutchfield and J. Ansley Clerk Stone Treasurer Wyatt and Crutchfield Superintendent of Sunday School. Revival ongoing and to continue for several days.
The Durham Record praises a 5000 edition plan for extensive advertising of local businesses. Obituary notes Philip Walker’s wife H B Walker died October 17, 1889 aged 77. An old London offer of $2500 for a stolen cat is recounted. a Dr. Pierce remedy advertisement closes the column.
Readable details show fall planting bulbs and flowers offered by Floriet Raleigh North Carolina. The ad lists hyacinths tulips lilies magnolias roses and cut flowers with floral designs and telegram orders. prompt service and quick responses promised.
The ad from Blacknall & Co of Durham promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve claiming it cures sores including tetter chapped hands chilblains and corns and promises a money back guarantee if not effective. It notes a price of 25 cents per box.
The piece extols Syrup of Figs as a superior laxative, highlighting its high position and universal approval. It credits the Sealy state company with the product’s success and emphasizes its pleasant liquid form and efficacy.
Sheriff F. D. Markham will sell at the courthouse door in Durham North Carolina two Hayti land lots totaling 18 acres formerly owned by J. W. Whitted. The sale occurs Monday December 2 1889 to satisfy two Superior Court executions in favor of G. Farthing and Markham & Foster Trustees of Jno L. Markham and cover costs. Cash only.
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