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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 18, 1907
Page
2
A Durham newspaper issue from January 15, 1907 notes postal data and advertising rates, then summarizes measures before the North Carolina legislature affecting Durham and statewide issues. It discusses school board elections, a $300,000 road bonds bill, merchant association debt collection proposals, and critiques of outdated laws while urging voter awareness. It also advertises McClure's Magazine agent recruitment.
Chalk pieces from Europe to Asia form a vast chalk sheet once spanning three thousand miles by one thousand. The article notes cliffscapes in England and France, and speculates on historic connections across Europe. It then recounts Sitting Bull and a telephone talk with a captive, ending with a quip about language and the white man’s toy. The tale suggests such conversations helped shorten Indian wars.
Fragmented notes recount ancient mentions of umbrellas among Greeks and in royal ceremonies. It cites Coryate and Jonas Hanway, with anecdotes of umbrella novelty in London streets and a 1778 tale of a Spaniard umbrella carrier facing public indifference.
County school apportionment figures list monthly salaries and apportionments for Cedar Fork Patterson and Patterson colored townships with multiple schools. The second item reports the death of Mrs J J Wheeler of this city in Lucama Wilson County, noting her husband hurried to Lucama but funeral time uncertain.
An array of medical claims promotes Dr Piers Favorite Prescription made from native roots. The text then notes a divorce suit in Durham County North Carolina for absolute divorce on the grounds of wet desertion and adultery, with the defendant ordered to appear at the next term of court on March 1997 to answer the complaint.
Under superior court authority in the Cornelia J. Murray estate the J. S. Murray heirs will sell at public auction on January 7, 1947 at the courthouse door. The tract is part of Strayhorn lot No. 34, bounded by North alley and property lines of Hargrove Glasen Latta and others, with proceeds to be paid in cash. Commission clerk M A Moore.
A News and Observer editorial argues that readers should distinguish between lawyers who accept fees for railroads and those who oppose railroads in court. The piece condemns railroad lawyers who push politics and legislation against public interests in service of corporate clients.
Effective April 16 1905 trains depart Durham No 238 daily except Sunday at 1030 am to Oxford and Henderson with through trains North and South. No 222 daily except Sunday at 600 pm mixed to Henderson. Arrivals No 241 daily except Sunday 405 pm from Henderson and Oxford with through North South connections. No 221 daily except Sunday 900 am from Henderson mixed. For rates times reservations contact S H Reams Durham or C B Ryan G P A Portsmouth Va.
Dr J J McGracken surgeon dentist advertises sale of 100 acre NC land in Wake County due to default on notes. Sale January 6 1907 at noon on premises. Trustee Victor S Bryant to offer highest cash bid, adjoining Zachriah Rich Lacy King and W W King sources.
Condensed schedule for Southern Railway details westbound and eastbound trains from Durham NC with connections to Greensboro Goldsboro Norfolk Raleigh and Charlotte. Includes Pullman service and through coaches with specific train numbers and times. Names agents Joun B Granam and Vernon T.P.A. listed.
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