Durham's steady enterprise shines in editorials and local news
The Daily Recorder highlights Durham's growth driven by thrift and public spirit while praising Georgia and Alabama towns for printer ink promotions. It notes state tax and school funding debates, Powell’s labor leadership, fertilizer analysis, Missouri prohibition talk, and Indiana coal output. The issue urges cleanliness, reports on meetings, and lists local business notices and ads.
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Georgia
Alabama
Durham
First National Bank of Durham chartered in 1887
Delinquent tax list for 1887 certified by Mayor J. F. Freeland is in chief sheriff J. V. Risper’s hands for collection. Citizens urged to settle promptly to avoid costs. Also notes announce banking services, mortgage and deposit offerings, and local business ads including printing and tailor services.
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Durham
J. F. Freeland
Jouy V. Riasper
Bank of Durham
Main Street
N.C
Durham Machine Works for sale parts and stock
To close a partnership the eschinery tools and stock of Durham Machine Works are offered for sale. The sale includes machinery, tools, and stock for machinists, founders, blacksmiths, plumbers, and steam water and gas fitters. Sold as a whole or by department. Also notices forPreserves jellies figs raisins prunes citron Florida oranges coconuts candies and more. For oysters go to and a line of gents furnishing goods at Keutman’s.
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A. Belsmeyer
Ralleigh
Broadway
New York
North
R. Perry's
R. T. Howerton & Bro
Margum Street
Durham
N. C
Monopoly growing in San Francisco threatens staple goods
A provocative editorial warns that a large sugar trust may form in San Francisco and describe how monopolies spread across industries. It laments the shift of regulatory power to a few, the crushing of small trades, and a looming revolution against trusts, urging caution and reform.
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San Francisco
Carnot Named New French President After Bloodless Revolution
The historic Carnot gains the French presidency amid a peaceful revolution. Lodi Carnot, cautious and solid, is praised as a capable Republican, with a note that such a peaceful rise challenges constitutional norms and could set a dangerous precedent for legislative overreach.
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Carnot
Kar-no
France
Lodi Carnot
Congress
Tax Lien Troubles Foreseen in Wake County
Raleigh correspondent notes likely trouble from unpaid taxes as new law requires lands with delinquent taxes to be sold on the first Monday in February. Notices must appear the first week in January with metes and bounds descriptions. Sheriff Wake issues report on delinquents to the county commissioners.
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Raleigh
Wilmington Messenger
Wake
County Commission
New Firm Tarrey Steel and Delaney Form Partnership
Tarrey, Steel and Devonry announce the addition of ALEX. DELANEY, formerly of Tanner & Delaney, Richmond Va, as a practical machinist and skilled mechanical engineer. The firm will operate as Tarry, Steel & Devonry from this date, seeking continued patronage after over forty years under TAPPEY & STEEL.
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Alex. Delaney
Tanner & Delaney Company
Richmond
Delaney
Tarrry, Steel & Devonry
Tappey & Steel
Guthrie, W. A. Attorney and Counselor at Law
W A Guthrie is identified as an attorney and counselor at law in this concise professional note. The entry presents no case details, dates, or associations beyond his title and profession.
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W. A. Guthrie
Angier and Wiles Serve as Officers in Local Company
Paid up capital of $50,000 reported. M A Angier named president, Leo Y Lee Jr. and John F Wiles listed as treasurers. Basil Christian appointed cashier. Company details appear in business notice from local records.
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M. A. Angier
Lee Jr
Leo Y & Treas
John F. Wile
Boox-Exeoper
Basilchristian
Couutoron
Directors Named for New Board
A list of directors includes A. G. Carr F. P. Burch J. F. Corbett R. K. Smith J. B. Carr W. B. F. Tomlinson M. A. Angier B. N. Duke W. Duke A. H. Stokes Samuel Kramer Lucius Green J. W. Blackwell Geo. W. Watts.
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A. G. Carr
F. P. Burch
R.K. Smith
Carr
F. Tomlinson
M. A. Angier
B. N. Duke
W. Duke
A. H. Stokes
Samuel Kramer
Lucius Green
J. W. Blackwell
Geo. W. Watts
Dissolution of Copartnership Linthicum and Bethel
The copartnership between Hill O Linthicum and W D Bethel Jr under Linthicum Bethell dissolves by expiration of time and mutual consent. All business will be settled by W D Bethell Jr. This January 20 1888. Loyrarcum and Berne.
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Hill O. Linthicum
W. D. Bethel, Jr
Linthicum & Bethell
W. D. Bethell, Jr
Loyrarcum & Berne
For Sale of Linthicum & Bethell Assets Near W H Linthicum
For sale is a brick lot formerly part of the Linthicum firm with lumber and tools, belonging to the late Linthicum & Bethell firm. A bid of 7 to W D Bertect Jr. is noted.
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W. H. Linthicum, Lumber, Tools &E
Linthicum & Bethell
W. D. Bertect Jr
Contractor and Builder to Continue in Durham
Public notice announces dissolution of Linthicum and Bethell partnership and that Hut or Tavesorie will continue the contracting and building business in Durham. The notice thanks patrons and asks for continued support dated January 4, 1888.
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Linthicum & Bethell
Durham
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E. ©. Bachney
Proprieto
JAS. A. Robinson, Associa
Raleigh News and Observer
The
Charlotte Chronicle
Union County
Durham County
Union
Powperty
Great Knights of Labor Organization
Florida
Powderly
Battle
Phoebe Couzins
St. Louis
Phoebe
Missouri
Indiana
Paul Norwood & Co
Medical Society
Foster
Wvarf & A
West Vic
Bvnway x
Staif
Harden
First National Bank OF Durham
Bryan
Leo D. Heartt
Cashmir
Chas
A. Jordan
Teuunr
W. W. Fuller
H. N. Snow
ER. J. Parrish
G. W. Watts
T. D. Jones
SW. Walker
Jas A. Bryan
Rae Ras
Tyn Black Horse
Paul Norwood
Parrish
Board of Directors
J. 8
Leon Heartr
Fashier
Hackney & Check
Isis
Gvllopwis & Co
Durham Machine Works
Goopch & Co
Alex, Delaney
Jorvbarg, Va
Vaughan
By C. Rod Weor
Grand Mc W Boone
Attorneys-At
Chatham
Orange
Alamance
Persor
Durham Gountten
W. Harris
Rawls’ Stars
Main and
Roxboro Streets
Z. I
Lyonhouse
Manning & Manning
Attorneys-At-Law
John M. Moring
Attorney-At-Law
Durham, N.C
Stokes Building
Stokes Hall
Loog & Stradwick
N. M. Johnson & Co
mBntf
Fyne A Poin
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Durham, N. C
SOLES
F. Kemington
Pratt Street
Baltimore
Charles Street
W. Fuller
Cook Ax Manning
Wright
D* WM. Lynch
Dentiss
Parrish Building
Mangum Street
J.J. MacKay
Unger
C. H. Norton
and Bolder
G. N. Walters
Fayetteville Street
Durham Furniture Manufacturing Company
R. T. Howerton
W. L. Douglas
I Prutier
Qurhan Book Store
W. A. Muse
Proprietors
the Fidelity, Savings and Trust Co. OF
Copartnership
NEW Firm
Ricamono
H. T. Mrttre & Co
Pouk & A. W. Mruiza
Maln Street
H. T. Minnen & Bates
Henry & Miller
P. O
Whitehall Street
Jones mm
Kees
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