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Newspaper

Durham Recorder

Location

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 02, 1909

Page

4

Thrown From a Carriage Near Lakewood Park

Freddie Whitaker, a University student, was injured when a wagon horse runaway near Lakewood Park in Durham caused him to fall. The wheels passed over his head as he and two classmates escaped the danger and carried him to Watts Hospital. His father Dr. L T Whitaker of Enfield and his brother J B Whitaker arrived.

Freddie Whitaker Durham Lakewood Park Whitaker Watts Hospital Dr. L. T. Whitaker Enfield J. B. Whitaker

Community notes greet spring in Buffalo area

Short column from Bultato News mentions hopeful signs of spring with flowers and birds. Maggie Anderson of Cedar Grove visits sister Mize Blanchie Laws, staying with Buffalo residents Mrs. Loter Wilson and her daughters Daisy and Annie.

Maggie Anderson Cedar Grove Mize Blanchie Laws Maggie Buffalo Loter Wilson Daisy Annie

Sunday Church Attendance and Local Updates Near Rougemont

After a quiet afternoon with Mrs. Duhling the Buffalo community gathered at Bethel for church with praise for the new pastor’s sermon. J. P. Clark advertises a jersey milch cow for sale in Rougemont while Mrs. Lou Clark recovers from grip.

Duhling Buffalo Bethel Lou Clark J. P. Clark Rougemont N. C

Woman Terribly Burned Near Statesville in 1900s Report

Miss Martha Gillespie, an elderly single woman, was badly burned today at the home of her nephew Frank Mennis, three miles east of Statesville. Her dress caught fire from an open fireplace and flames spread rapidly, despite Mr Mennis pulling at her clothing. Her skin was severely burned and doctors say the case is hopeless with only hours to live.

Statesville Martha Gillespie Frank Mennis Mr. Mennis F. L. Sharpe R. A. Campbell

Durham YMCA Hosts Welcome Reception for New Members

From 8 20 to 10 30 Friday night a reception for new members of the Durham YMCA was held with complimentary refreshments and social games. Four fifths of the membership attended, enjoying the welcome and chance to become acquainted with the new facility and team.

Durham

Untitled historical notice on metal oxide paint pricing

Fragmentary notice describes zinc oxide paint sold at 65 cents per gallon with estimated actual cost about $1 per gallon. Mention of Mackey Brow and Darhem North Carolina appears in damaged text.

North Carolina J. W. Grainger N. J. Rouse J. A. Herndon W. B. Dunn Durham N. C Avericans Hommes Feontifel Remienemy Ames Mackey Brow Darhem N.C

Legislature in Session Reports House and Senate Actions

The record lists bills introduced and passed in the House and Senate, including a historical commission for Daniel Boone, rewards for J P Walker’s capture, relief for Billy Patterson, creation of North Robeson County, and various revisions to Revisal. Also noted are sanitation lectures by Dr M F AMa and Dr C P Wertenbaker in Oxford and the House chamber.

McCrary Daniel Boone Taylor Brunswick County J. P. ‘Walker Struland Graham Billy Patterson McLeod North Robeson Robeson County Recorder’s Court Durham Chatham County Board of Agriculture Granville Superior Court Oxford Mortorn New Hanover Senate Ray Fry J. C. Walker Currie Coca Cola Bottling Company McDaniel Moore Prince Lendrick Majette Pickett Connor M Ft Medical Association C. P. Wertenbaker United Public Health Marin

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