Durham Superior Court Opens With Grand Jury for Present Term
The Durham Superior Court convened for criminal trials under Judge E B Jones and Solicitor Jones Fuller. A grand jury of 16 members led by foreman A W Tilley was selected, with 271 cases on the docket including 50 jail cases. many capital and bond hearings unlikely this term. The judge criticized the cramped courthouse and urged a better airier facility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Superior Court
E. B. Jones
Jones Fuller
Jones
A.W. Tilley
Messrs. O. Perry
Ed. V. Barbee
J. C. Upchurch
John Hancock
L. G. Pickett
J. W. Howard
J. M. Barbee
H. T. Bowling
E. L. Watts
J. T. Hicks
T. J. Jones
N. Crabtree
Will Woods
Bedford Hill
W. A. Ferrell
James Pickett
J. H. Maynor
Durham
James M. Cagle
Ed Teporge
Rehif
Conklin
Willam Pletcher
Bert Bast
Herndon
Local Happenings and a Sermon Outline From Roxboro Area
Community notes report Mr. C H Garrett rearing 25 barrels of corn the most in the area. Roy Howard caught a rabbit and coon together, and W T Gentry preserves a century old wedding dress. Barton and Ashley hauled weed to Durham for market. 25 Greenville Washers sold locally with no complaints. Congregant W T Gentry’s Barton's mill business grows. several neighbors adjust a feed cutting machine after repairs. A sermon outline on Cast thy burden upon the Lord accompanies rural updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roper
R. I. Satterfield
C. H. Garrett
Roy Howard
W. T. Gentry
W. A. Barton
Robert Ashley
Durham
Greenville
Archie Tapp
Barton’s
J. E. Yancey
Ida Reams
Johnnie Brooks
C. H. Tapp
Barnett Moore
J. H. Howard
Hyco
ROPER Announces Store Expansion and New Clerks
The Roper firm reports its Read e Bros Co store has moved into a new department with a greatly enlarged trade. John Jones and Mr Laws join as clerks and are described as capable in expanding trade for the firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Reade Bros. Co
John Jones
Laws
Roper
Memorial Service for Elks Lodge at Academy of Music
A large crowd attended a three o clock memorial service for deceased Elks at the Academy of Music. The program featured orchestral selections, anthems, eulogies for R. E. Wilkerson and D. J. Atkins, solos by Mrs. Bryant and Miss Kinne, and closing benediction. The lengthy program included prayers, hymns, and an address by Bro. Hultz Glenn of Lodge No. 351 in Staunton Virginia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Academy of Music
Elks Lodge
Durham
Louis R. Dressler
Auld Lang Syne
Gus
G. T. Adams
Cherubie
Harper
Holy City
Mrs. Bryant
R. E. Wilkerson
R. L. Lindsey
Jesus
D. J. Atkins
P. W. Vaughan
G. W. Sweet
W. M. Yearby
Mesdames Jones
Braynt, Manning
Miss Markham
New Board of Commissioners Elects J. W. Allen Chairman
The county board convened at the courthouse with J. W. Allen unanimously named chairman. New members include F. M. Tilley, L. B. Markham, T. E. Belvin, and J. D. Hamlin. The group will review bonds, appoint officers, and set a murder reward for Engineer Holt. Adjournment is not expected before midweek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of County Commissioners
Court House
J. W. Allen
F. M. Tilley
L. B. Markham
T. E. Belvin
J. D. Hamlin
Engineer Holt
Peculiar Keifer pear tree noted by Chapel Hill resident
Rev W R Royall has a Keifer pear tree in his yard producing a mellow pear set out last spring. In Chapel Hill near Forever Burns a house burned on Nov 1 causing the insured loss of $300 paid on Nov 20 by Chapel Hill Insurance & Realty Co. A Greensboro marriage on the 24th connected Chatham and Orange counties with Claude M Knight and Annie L Pratt as the couple. Mrs Nancy Crabtree, 88, died at her West End home after months of frailty.
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Chapel Hill
W. R. Royall
Barnes
Chapel Hill Insurance & Realty Co
Greensboro
Chatham
Orange
Claude M. Knight
Annie L. Pratt
Jos. J. Pratt
Creek’s Township
J. L. White
D. D
Washington
Nancy Crabtree
West End
Universal praised for Gowan preparation and cures
Readers report Universal as a miraculous remedy praised for saving children and curing ailments tied to inflammation. Advertised with pricing and claims of broad efficacy, the product is urged by proponents despite lack of medical backing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gowan
Paint mixture sales pitch by Hackney B Bros
The note touts using 4 gallons of Vaint and 3 gallons Pure Linseed Oil at 60 cents to produce seven ready for use gallons, claiming costs of about $1.20 per gallon and rapid results. It cites agents and broad consumer reach as evidence of effectiveness and sales.
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Superior Court
Uallie Austin
Caplas
State
J. L. Love
Iman H&gh
Gouldburg
Mack Sneed
Wwe
Stas Allen
John Peoples
Lonnie Lott
Jen Chavis
James
Tom Wright
Nel Pros
Fred Clay
Svndivan Conklin
Call
Tim Wilcox
Hogan
Ero Overton
Overton
Jos "Taylor
Ov Teks
Mangum
Drite
Moaith
Roxbor O
Charlie Day
Rogers Farm
B. P
Mrs. Cheek
Thos L. Trott
March Durham Orchestra
G. W
Bryant
Mia
T. D. Jones
T. E. Own
Cheek
J. M. Manning
G. A. Carr
Leila B. Markham
M. H. Rosemond
F. A. Ogburn
W. H. Overton
George Sligo
R. L. Piper
Alice Hunley
Mangum Street Methodist Church
J. C. Kilgo
A Lars
NEW Board OF Commissioners
Knihgt-Pratt
Universal
Citizens National Bank
N. C
B. N
Duke
J. S. Mannis
J. B. Mason
Tors
J.B. Duke
American Tobacco Company
Y. E. Smith
Durham Cotton Mfg. Company
C. L. Haywood
Haywood & Boone
J. H. SouThGarte
Southgate & Son
R. H. Rigsbee
Q. E. Rawls
N. Tree
J. S. Manning
N. M. Johnson
J. B. Warren
Obacco Co
Depository OF the People
County OF
City OF
United States OF America
Home Savings Bank
Durham, North Carolina
Geo. W. Watts
John Bprunt Hill
Vige-Prey
T. B. Pierce, JR
J. R. Weatherspoon
Asst
Durham County
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