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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1909
Page
4
A small turnout gathered at Rose of Sharon church last Sunday due to unfavorable weather. The event described as a country gift in the report notes limited attendance.
At the home of her parents six miles northeast of Durham Miss Minnie Cates married Charlie Rhew on Thursday. Rev J F Crisp officiated. After the ceremony the couple went to the groom home with friends offering best wishes for their new life.
All available stalls near Five Points are selling fish and fresh meats as the market sustains activity for the next few months. The plan depends on securing a new hall to support ongoing commerce in the area.
A Black man identified as William Ward attacked Mrs. W. J. McLeod in Mortonville, Sampson County. After a chase with bloodhounds, he was captured near Six Run Swamp and jailed in Clinton under guard to prevent lynching. The victim suffered only a serious nervous shock.
E. W. Turner a 49 year old house painter died from injuries after a hook used to hold his stage crushed his skull and exposed brain. He was taken to Watts hospital where he remained conscious briefly but deteriorated. he leaves a wife and several children and was buried Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs. Rhew aged eighty two died Tuesday afternoon at 4 o clock at her Barbee street home. She leaves two sons J W Rhew and A N Rhew and a daughter Miss May Francis Rhew. The funeral was conducted from the home Wednesday morning at 9 30.
A jury in the superior court heard the case of Mrs. Oda D. Thomas against T M Stephens & Co. after extended deliberation they could not agree overnight. Thursday morning they returned a verdict favorable to T M Stephens & Co. Remaining Thomas cases will be tried when reached.
A Raleigh story notes a Durham representative doing good work for Durham County and the state. His friends at the East Durham Cotton Manufacturing Company presented him with a fine overcoat as cold weather began, and he appreciated the gesture.
Henry Crabtree reports his Durham hen laid 280 eggs and raised 17 chickens last year. The bird was bought from his uncle in Durham, and community welcomes new resident Mr. Marcus Mangum and family from Bahama while Mr. M H Mangum travels to Durham. Joan Parker reports felling a mad dog in the village this afternoon with unknown extent of damage. Ira Tilley Jr returns from Cary to visit parents and friends.
The issue highlights an ad from Five Points Auction House inviting readers to purchase various articles at low prices. The column comments on the Durham recorder's court debates and political campaign style rivalries between aldermen and firemen, noting open discussion aids community welfare and reflects on Taft era expectations.
Morrison Runkle, who held the Casino board for two seasons at Lakewood Park, is in the city this week. Next week his company appears at the Dixie Theater and the following week begins a series of attractions. The Casino will be heated with fuet and stoves so all may be warm, and the program will feature musical attractions.
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