Durham Cotton Mills Elects Officers for 1889
The Durham Cotton Mills closed a successful year despite poor conditions and paid a 6 percent dividend last July and again this month. At the annual stockholders meeting Captain J. M. Odell was elected president for 1889 with J. S. Carr as vice president and W. H. Branson as secretary and treasurer. Directors named were J. M. Odell, J. S. Carr, J. A. Odell, W. R. Odell, and W. H. Branson. The board declared a semi annual 6 percent dividend. For 1888 the factory produced 3,088,617 yards of goods, used 558,475 pounds of cotton, paid operatives $45,501.32, with an average cotton cost of 9.9. The mill operated 306 days.
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Durham Cotton Manufacturing Company
Durham Cotton Mills
Gowe
Durham
J. M. Odell
J. Carr
W. H Branson
J. M. Odll
J. S. Carr
J. A. Odell
W. R. Odell
W. H.ranson
New Grand Lodge Officers Elected At Raleigh Session
The Grand Lodge of Masons at Raleigh elected officers led by Samuel N. Smith as Grand Master and H. H. Gudger as Deputy Grand Master. Installed by W. R. Cox, new appointments include Grissett Grissom and others. Charters granted for seven lodges across Nash Franklin Granville Wilkes Cherokee and Robeson counties. Grand Master Kevinson retired honored with a cane and resolutions commended railroads.
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Grand Lodge of Masons
Raleigh
Samuel N. Smith
Winston
H. H. Gudger
Asheville
John W. Cotton
Tatboro
F. M. Moye
Wilson
Donald W. Bain
William E. Anderson
B. F. Dixon
W. R. Cox
Smith
Eugene Grissom
F. L. Reid
Eugene S. Martin
Wilmington
E. F. Lamb
Elizabeth City
W. E. Moore
Webster
J. K. Peacock
Wiltop
H. M. Cowan
L. M. Totten
Hickory
R H. Bradley
Rockville
Stanhope
Nash County
Henry F. Graninger
Wey
Franklin County
Royal
Wilton
A Common Sense Talk on Local Newspapers and Obituaries
The piece argues that distant papers offer cheap editions while failing to provide local home news and obituary notices. It condemns readers who prioritize price over supporting the local publisher who seeks timely payment for services rendered. It laments inconsistency among readers and highlights the value of loyalty to the hometown paper.
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Henderson
New York Weekly World
Atlanta Constitution
New York World
Constitution
Sarai Ann
A Fine Piano for Sale by Receiver’s Office
A new Kranich and Bach piano offered at a bargain. Call at the Receiver’s office to make a selection.
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J. T. Womble
Durham
N.C
Remedies for Throat and Lungs and a Crop Report Summary
The article warns that throat and lung diseases, including consumption, arise from tubercle germs and urges prompt treatment with Roscoe's German Syrup at first signs of throat or nasal trouble. It then shifts to a December crop report detailing U S Department of Agriculture figures: corn production about 1.988 billion bushels on 75.67 million acres valued around $677.6 million, wheat about 414.9 million bushels on 37.34 million acres worth $384.2 million, and oats about 701.7 million bushels on 26.90 million acres worth $195.4 million, with year‑to‑year value differences noted.
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Wasarsoros
Department of Agriculture
Atlantic
Potomac
California Fig Syrup Company Advertises Remedy
An elegant substitute for oils salts pills and all kinds of bitter tonics. A learned and agreeable liqu uid remedy named Syrup of Fi is recommended by leading physicians. Manufactured only by the California Fig Syrup Company San Francisco Cal.
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California Fig Syrup Company
San Francisco
Cal
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