Durham business changes include drug sale and store redevelopments
M D Herndon sold his Durham drug business to E R Thomas of Harnett County for about 5500 to 6000 dollars. Thomas to run it as sole owner while dividing time with Duke and West Durham operations. Peter Womble plans grocery cafe at East Main site. Durham Catering space becomes moving pictures venue. Rumors speak of major First National Bank building expansion led by General J S Carr. Duke Main Street property undergoes paint and improvements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. D. Herndon
E. R. Thomas
Harnett County
Mr. Thomas
Thomas
West Durham
Duke
Durham
East Main
Church Streets
Union Depot
Peter Womble
Main Street
R. H. Barbee
East Main Street
Womble
First National Bank
J. S. Carr
Holladay Studio Company Incorporation Reported
Papers of incorporation show Holladay Studio Company with authorized capital of 15000 dollars and paid in capital of 4000 dollars. Founders include Waller Holladay nearly sole subscription holder and partners W H Rogers and T C Newman, enabling manufacture and sale of photographs and supplies and related businesses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holladay Studio Company
Waller Holladay
W. H. Rogers
T. C. Newman
Walter Holladay
Trustee Appointed for Market Street Firm in Durham
Jones Fuller named trustee and receiver by Judge J. Crawford Biggs after L. W. Grissom’s affidavit showed the Market street firm was insolvent. Doors closed, inventory and indebtedness to be tabulated as the court winds up the business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Combination Lock Company
Market Street
J. Crawford Biggs
L. W. Griissom
Jones Fuller
L. W. Grissom
Forteen
Biggs
New Postmaster Appointed at West Durham
L. E. Pickard received the appointment to succeed C. W. Teague as postmaster at West Durham. The $1200 yearly pay has been common for years with both men serving in preparation. Senate confirmation will determine who takes charge and who goes out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Durham
C. W. Teague
L. E. Pickard
Teague
Pickard
Post Office Department
Senate
Currency Measure Seen From House Plan Voice
Speaker Cannon has told Senate Republican leaders how the House will handle currency legislation. The plan would authorize emergency currency taxed 7 to 8 percent based on non government securities at 1 1/3 times the notes value. The bill would require Senate passage first, aligning with the President's apparent stance though the minimum tax is 2 percent higher.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cannon
Senate
House
Senera
Charlotte Observer
Pensions vouchers issued for Christmas payouts
The article notes arrival of pension funds to be apportioned for veterans in time for Christmas. It lists three first class pensioners receiving 72 dollars, five second class at 60 each, twelve third class at 48 each, and 112 fourth class plus sixty widows all in fourth class. Total payout amounts to 190,000 dollars.
For Sale Five Hundred White and Brown Leghorns
For sale 500 white and brown leghorn chickens at 75 cents each. Sale starts Friday December 13. No orders filled before that date. Seller cites need to raise money or stock. Call or write Y Poultry Farm B G Briggs proprietor East Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. G. Briggs, Jrup
East Durham
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Durham Catering Company
Daily Law
Pritchard-Horton Company
B. L Dui
Worie Bad i. Desug Vertes
Margaret Harvard
Real
California
Massey
Colored Masons
North Carolina
Federal Court
Raleigh
Cable Company
E. M. Hoyle
Mangum Street
Lumberton
H. E. Spence
S. D. Wheeler
Virginia Company
Asheville
J. E. Pegram
W. Mangum, Jr
E. H. Chase & Co
C. B. Green
White's Cross, Roads
Carpenter's
Durham & Southern Railway
W. G. Sears
Orange County Observer
W. A. Maddry
Orange County
Chapel Hill
Observer
Henry N. Brown
James McAdams
Cedar Grove Township
Ed Mangum
Richard Gates
Maggie
Blanche Laws
Bertha Robinson
Mamie Murdock
Harvey Tilley
Timberlake
Eunice Harris
R. W. Laws
Flat River
Dock Robinson
Vocher
Citizens National Bank OF Durham
B. N. Duke, Pres
J.S. Mannine
J. B. Mason
J. B. Duke
American Tobacco
Y. E. Smirh
Durham Cotton Mfg
C. L. Haywood
Haywood & King
Sourucate
Southgate & Son
Bigsbee Rawls
American Tobacco Co
Car
J. S. Manning
N. M. Johnson
S . J. BR. Mason
Citizens Nation
PEC
County OF
United States OF America
Mer
U. S
Suena Fas Rosner Penis
Wy Ao
Crate Sommes Ee
Merchans
Tarmers
Vndeogee Pms
Home Savings Bank
George W. Watts
John Sprunt Hill
W. W. Whitted
T. B. Peirce, Jr
Reade Bros. Go
Reade Bros. Co
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