07 Feb 1888
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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 07, 1888
Page
1
The Durham Daily Recorder notes Levy the famous cornetist played at Stokes Hall with 800 seats filled and rave reviews from audiences in multiple cities. It praises his extraordinary power and urges early ticket purchases at Vaughan's drug store. Several local notices and ads for tobacco sales and property listings appear alongside.
Farmers sold tobacco at Parrish's warehouse and received varied prices. Names include Isaih Allen W.E Allen Lemuel Keith Adams and Y Mangum with multiple bids ranging from 2 to 80 over several lots.
Rev Dr C T Bailey editor of the Biblical Recorder Raleigh buys the Western N C Buist from Rev J E Carter and merges it with his paper. The combined circulation is about 7000—larger than any local journal. The new venture will be headquartered in Hendersonville and is expected to attract wider readership. Monthly rate is 12.50 with a residence noted at Cleveland Street.
Norman Little, the son of Col Staples, fell twenty feet from a residence stairway at Grernsnoro on Feb 6. He sustained severe injuries but may recover after rapid medical attention from Dr. R K. Gregory who attended and stated the wounds are serious yet hopeful.
A five room dwelling is available for rent on Lea street near BR G Lea. Apply to J. Manning for prices and details. The listing notes a weekly figure and mentions furnishing a test case brick and door fittings in the prior text.
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