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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 22, 1893
Page
2
A 1893 editorial discusses lynching trends and contrasts in punishment. It argues that powerless individuals face swift punishment, while educated criminals escape through extended legal avenues and pardons. It also comments on money influencing justice and the need to reflect on legal fairness.
The discourse explains color of title as appearance of title with no real validity, stressing open continuous possession under known boundaries. It notes seven years of continuous possession, the role of multiple owners, and cautions on deed quality and proper surveying in transactions, especially regarding married women and corner markers.
Five thousand acres in Dinwiddie County are bought to settle 300 families totaling 2,000 people, as Bohemians seek milder climate and a fresh start in the South. The move is seen as part of a broader immigration wave shaping the region’s future.
Nellie Grant Sartoris Alegernon Charles Sartoria, husband of Nellie Grant, daughter of General Grant, died at Capri Italy on the 3rd of the month. He had not lived with his wife for years and was described as brutal and unworthy.
An old advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds claiming it cures throat chest and lung diseases. It guarantees refunds if not effective and offers trial bottles free at Blackwax Son Drag store with bottles priced at 60c and 1.00.
An old advertisement touts Hucklea Arnica Salve promising relief for bruises sores chapped hands and various skin issues. The claim notes money back guarantee and cites Fylye Finck & Co Durham as the seller.
English Spavin Liniment removes all torn or hard lumps and blemishes from horses. Claims blood spavin cure, sprains and throat issues, promising savings and unique warrant. Johnson Gos Deg M. Johnson, Durham, 9 7 gut, NM.
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