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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 22, 1908
Page
2
Byline indicates Zeb P Council established 1820 and entered as second class matter August 1903 at Durham North Carolina post office under the act of Congress of March 3 1879.
The Durham Recorder 90th volume issues a Christmas edition of twelve pages amid praise for its management and readers. North Carolina papers like the Charlotte Observer and Union Republican are cited for Christmas content and local authorship. The article also notes Greensboro court activity and ponders actions regarding ex presidents, referencing Roosevelt.
Guilford superior court closes after a strenuous week. Judge E B Jones and Solicitor Jones Fuller clear fifty jail cases and three capital cases. Sidney Pass sentenced to twelve years for murder in second degree. Others sent to roads or work house. The Receiving Home appeal urges support for Joy land to aid destitute children. Industrial News notes Lee H Battle indicted for embezzlement. forty counts in Charlotte federal court.
Judge Thomas R. Purnell of the United States circuit and district courts died at his Raleigh home after weeks of cancer, aged 63. Survived by a son James and three daughters, funeral Sunday at 3 15 from Good Shepherd Church with Oakwood Cemetery burial. Leading successors discussed, Col. Harry Skinner likely to be appointed. Ivey W. Blalock visited Durham.
It is noted that Mr. Battle has hired F. P. Hobgood Jr. Major C. M. Stedman and ex Judge Spencer B. Adams to act as his defense attorneys should criminal procedure be initiated.
Southern Railway offers round trip excursion tickets to Havana Cuba from Durham at 46 dollars with low rates from other points. Tickets on sale January 11 valid for return by January 27 1909. Route through Jacksonville to Knight's Key or Port Tampa with stop overs at Jacksonville St. Augustine Palm Beach Miami and other points south. A representative accompanies the movement and arranges Pullman and State Room reservations by R L Vernon T P A Charlotte NC.
In a fragment from the Philadelphia Record the rebellious angels are cast from heaven. Lucifer overtakes Beelzebub during a swift descent and asks about an old problem reflecting a future feud among men in a fairy tale setting.
Medical writers and teachers commend Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for stomach disorders and liver issues, offering it as a cure for chronic catarrhal diseases and related bronchial throat and lung problems. The preparation lists firm ingredients and asserts no habit forming drugs or alcohol, with glycerine as a harmless additive. A booklet of extracts from authorities is mailed free on request to Dr. Pierce, Buffalo.
Train schedule lists daily westbound and eastbound routes from Durham to Greensboro Salisbury Raleigh and beyond with connections to Norfolk Washington Richmond and points north and west. It notes Pullman sleeper, dining cars, intermediate stops, and agents for ticket information in Washington Charlotte Durham and other cities.
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