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Newspaper

Durham Recorder

Location

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 16, 1889

Page

7

A Novel Marriage Cremony In Henderson News

A fragment from the Wilmington Messenger describes a colored wedding with archaic vows and blessings as the couple becomes man and wife. The item sits among Henderson notes about local church matters and a December marriage of Miss Mary E. Arnold to Raymur Stearnes in Richmond. It also mentions Mr W H Walker’s health and a $70 special collection for mission support surpassing the asked $40.

Wilmington Irvin Johnsing Jones Mary God Henderson W. H. Walker Mary E. Arnold J. D. Arnold Methodist Episcopal Church Raymur Stearnes Roanoke City Richmond E Presbytery Time Missions

Chatham County News from Pittsboro Record Highlights Fires and Local Losses

The Pittsboro Record reports a Bear Creek Township barn fire likely set by a thief, multiple recent thefts of barns and cribs, a hunting accident injuring a child, the sudden death of Mr. Giorg Avent near Haywood, and ongoing coal bed work at Ecotie. It notes a skin-changing case in Oakland township and urges subscription payments, with Idaho property figures and court plans across several counties.

Georgia E. Teague Bear Creek Township Booker Rives Gior Avent Haywood E.cotie Jack Wicker Oakland Township

Durham Co operative Tobacco reports best six months in five years

The semi annual inventory shows earnings for the past six months larger and more satisfactory than any six months in the last five years excluding 1882. The note from the Daily Plant urges Durham pride and highlights the town’s leading establishment. Tobacco tariff shifts may affect cigars and cigarettes, with specific duties proposed and hopes for leveling imports. California firms plan to grow and trade tobacco with the William Lewis Company of San Francisco incorporated with $100000 capital and notable directors.

Blackwell Durham Senate Congress House of Representatives Havana California William Lewis Company of San Francisco F. Buckley, Jr W. Levy Lewis Hinchbaum Baxter J.S. Carr H.n.snow J.T Mallory J. W. Walker W. W.fuller J. Parrish T. D. Jones A. H. Stokes AS. A. Bryan Bryan First National Bank United States First National

Legal paradox of life imprisonment and estate rights

A New York Herald report explains that a life prisoner is legally dead in this state. Francis Bronty, confined for murder, faced his father's estate being divided among siblings after his conviction but later freed. Even then the court barred his claim, ruling he remains dead in law, despite citizenship restored.

New York Herald Westchester County Francis E. Bronty Francis Bronty Mount Vernon Sing Sing Rison Woods Warden Brash Sing Sing Bronty

Local Goods Advertised for Call and Examine Stock

An advertisement invites readers to call and examine a stock of suspenders silk handkerchiefs silk and worsted mufflers cuff and collar boxes and related items highlighted as available for inspection.

Electric Bitters Promised To Cure Dyspepsia

Kupepay describes Electric Bitters as a universal remedy for digestion and liver issues. The ad claims thousands seek it and prices are 50 cents or one dollar per bottle sold by RB Blacknall & Son druggists.

Hunnicutt All Drugg'ste Hunnicut Medicine CO P.O Atlanta P. W. Vaughan RB. Blacknall & Son

Advice to Mothers Promotes Winslow Syrup for Teething

A moralizing note urges mothers to use Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup for teething children claiming it soothes the child softens the gum relieves colic and is best for diarrhoea. The ad mentions a rental listing at Parrish Street in a brick building with upper floors and seeks reasonable terms.

Parrish Street Qnd Srd Patesteing

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Chatham County News Pittsboro Orange Alamance Granville Caswell Chatham E. C. Hackey Tdaho D. J. M. Manning Parrish Mani Baedee Arlington House M. F. Kirkman Seal Plush W. H. Proctor Mt. Airy A.M. Smith Manaces N.C H.R. C Gladstone A. J W. M. Rogers V. Ballard First - National - Bank - of - Durham Officcors Leo, D. Heartt Chas, A. Jordan J. S. Carr Haxall Crenshaw Company Haxall Mills Richmond Virginia Byrd-Island Bi Iler Haxall, Crenshaw & Clara 12Th Street Tlnam Daffrow Feidhmonda Brandis Henderson, XN. C N. C ST. Richmond Wma. Vis Cottrell &0 Mule Milner East Main Street Richmond, Va
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