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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 28, 1908
Page
2
Establishment details dated 1820 appear with postal information for Durham North Carolina. Notices cover second class matter status August 1903 and printing rates for subscriptions and advertising inquiries.
In Durham on February 28 1908 observers note a looming campaign as organizers form committees and factions align. Governors prospects and party support are analyzed with Kitchin favored for governor Brooks for Congress and Jones Fuller backed locally. The Roxboro road extension bids hinge on rock supply and farmer access to a crusher site, with concerns over convenient rock hauling.
The article argues the governor race hinges on personalities rather than ideals. It notes harsh rhetoric from both sides may push voters toward confusion and indecision about backing the Democratic convention nominee.
The R L Peters Company starts work on the Roxboro road with favorable weather likely ensuring progress. Spring could bring weather delays though. An injunction talk has faded with no evident interference. Farmers along the route reportedly consider forming a rock pool to cap prices, but no definite action is seen and contractors claim they will pay only a set price for rock.
The piece argues that during peak farming season rock sales should meet fair terms. If contractors deliver rock to convenient sites, farmers will dispose of rock quickly. if contractors push long hauls, farmers will resist.
Mrs. Caroline Farthing aged 83 died Wednesday at five in her McMannen street home after a long illness. Widow of William Farthing, she leaves children W S Farthing G C Farthing Laura Farthing and Mrs Gaston Powell plus several grandchildren. A Primitive Baptist, funeral at 2 p.m. Thursday with Elder P D Gold delivering the sermon. Pallbearers C E Jourdan W T Carrington S A Lunsford W H Proctor Dr H E Satterfield J A Herndon. Floral bearers W S Newton T H Scoggins F M Carlton M G Markham J S Forsythe.
William Purnell, brother of John A. Purnell, died Thursday at 10 am after a yearlong decline from lung trouble. Born in Franklin County about 52 years ago, he was one of nine children and left only his brother John in the town. He was known for honesty and kindness, with funeral services held at his brother’s home at 10 o’clock conducted by Rev. M Bradshaw of Main Street Methodist Church.
A L Pickard died at his home on Yates avenue last Tuesday after a lingering illness of consumption. He was 44, lived much of his life in Durham, leaves a wife and three sisters and a brother. He served on the city police force and was a member of the Durham lodge KV. The funeral was from his residence with Rev Barrett and M Bradshaw officiating, and interment followed at Maplewood cemetery.
The four month old child of Mr and Mrs J G Parker died at their East Durham home Tuesday about 5 pm from congestion of the lungs. The funeral was held Wednesday at 2 pm from the home conducted by Rev J W Downey of the East Durham Baptist church and interment followed at Markham burying ground.
Andrew High aged 22 died last Tuesday of consumption at his father's Glenn street home. He leaves a wife and one child. The funeral was held Wednesday afternoon by Rev. W. C. Barrett and burial followed at Maplewood cemetery.
Mr Billie Chambers has appendicitis and went to Richmond for an operation. Superintendent Holloway reports a good school year and marks progress by teachers. Rev G T Watkins preached at First Baptist Goldsboro where he accepted the pastorate. Mr W F Reade of Mt Tirzah killed two hogs weighing 409 and 673 pounds. Joe Duncan suffered a serious arm injury at the new cotton mill. Doctors Nichols and Schaub attended his wounds. W E Farley lost his residence to fire last Sunday night but saved the main structure. damage under 200 dollars and insured with S P Satterfield.
The Chapel Hill News notes the death of Mrs Lydia Davis aged about 70 at her White Cross area home on the morning of the 25th. It also reports a Calvan der Academy entertainment on February 22 described as creditable with praying, singing, recitations and debates.
In a rapid response, a woman threw burning bed clothes from a window and into the yard, then hoisted the window to douse the flames. Her presence of mind likely saved her from serious injury as the fire burned components nearby.
All Durham veterans are urged to gather at the courthouse next Saturday to discuss plans for a state reunion and how many can attend the Birmingham event in June. All interested should attend.
An advertisement advises that a tired liver stems from an enfeebled body and should be treated by improving digestion. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is praised for restoring stomach activity, aiding blood forming glands, and cleansing poisons. It claims non secret, non alcoholic composition with ingredients listed and endorsed by medical writers.
Effective January 5 1908 trains from Durham connect to Henderson Weldon and Portsmouth Norfolk with links to Richmond New York and Boston. No 238 leaves 10 05 A M while No 241 arrives 6 P M and No 222 departs 5 30 P M. Local service to Apex Charlotte Atlanta and Florida runs via No 41 43 with agents listed for timetables and rates.
A note invites impoverished young women seeking an education to write to J. M. Rhodes in Littleton North Carolina for possible assistance.
The Recorder announces a promotion for all subscribers who pay for a full year in advance. Each new or existing subscriber will receive premium number 1 a pocket knife.Old subscribers know the knives and others may view them at the office or Taylor Phipps Co store.
An offer entitles any person who pays for The Recorder one year in advance and brings one new subscriber for a year to receive premium No. 2. The premium is described as a much better knife than premium number 1.
A promotional note states that paying for one year in advance and bringing in three new subscribers earns a premium No 3 item. It highlights a subscription incentive used by The Recorder.
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