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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 27, 1895
Page
3
A burst of local notes from Durham includes Watts Hospital visits and commentary on road fixes. Mentions of Senator Ransom Mexico appointment, local politics, and a mixed view of reform, with reports on public roads and economic concerns in North Carolina.
The article promotes Hall's Catarrh Cure as a universal treatment for catarrh, claiming it cures through blood and mucous surface action. It offers $100 if it fails and urges sending for testimonials from Toledo company F. J. Cheney & Co. 75c price noted.
A youth nicknamed Kid in Troubie cashes a forged First National Bank check. Teller J M Whitted and cashier J A Warren identify the forgery, detain the youth, and an officer arrests suspect R C Morris after finding bogus Banner warehouse checks. Morris claims innocence. both are held for morning trial as locals ponder prosecution and possible flight.
A 10 year old, Carl Whitt, was bitten in the face by a suspected mad dog on Fuller street while playing with other children. The dog led owner Mr. Whitt across town to Mangum street where another child of Mr. Kelly was bitten. The dog had not been killed by press time and a mad stone was applied to the boy’s wound. The item also notes court actions in the Lena Ellen embezzlement case with Mrs Lena Ellen bound over to the next term, and a brief medical claim advertisement.
The Rocky Mount missionary conference ends Monday after a session that included Dr Kilgo of Trinity Park delivering a sermon on The Fatherhood of God and Sonship of Christ. Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for wounds and skin conditions, sold by R. Blackwall & Son in Durham, N C with a money-back guarantee.
Bargain shoppers flock to TMS as stock clearout slashes prices on stationery, shoes, ribbons, mirrors, table ware, napkins, towels, hosiery, and accessories. Doorbusters include 10c to 39c items, extensive remnants, and bulk lots opening a long sale described as a must visit.
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