Mineral Springs Road Work Advances Under County Order
The county commissioners authorize 75 cents per ton for rock to finish Mineral Springs road and plan an undergrade at West Durham with macadam later. Jurors for the August term of Warren Superior Court are listed, including Phillip Moore and J. W. Proctor among others.
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West Durham
Rham Superior Court
Hillip Moore
J. W. Proctor
Haskell
J. J. Rigsbee
F. S. Ward
W. L. Parrish
T. B.ly
J. O. Amatead
J.J. Whit
George Lougee, Sr
T. E.rrington
O. K. Proctor
Walt A. Wilkerson
M. E. New
C. E. Crabtree
J. W. Holay
N. R. West
J. Y. Long
E. Lloyd
J. F. Terry
L. A
C. E. Jourdan
W.J. Monk
D. Bright
K. T. Brogden
H. Vickers
M. R. Strickland
J. Weatherspoon
F. A. Latta
Jis Tilley
E. E. Thompson
Yd Lambe
J. G. Latta
J. W. Carlton
W. G
Orange County News Briefs Highlight Local Events
The Observer reports on Orange County happenings including Reynolds and Spurgeon activities with the State Democratic conventions in Charlotte. A County Convention is set for August 11 to elect delegates to the State Convention in Charlotte on August 25. A wood house fire at Mrs. Robena Webb’s East Queen Street residence caused minor damage but was contained with help from residents. Dr Spurgeon praised Charlotte’s people after attending events and a dental society meeting featured his paper on orthodontia.
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Orange County
Inez Reynolds
Peper
Meres Ernest
Reyne
Queen Street
Miss Reynolds
Guthrie & Guthrie
Charlotte
Spurgeon
Hillsboro
Robena Webb
East Queen Street
Death of A. L. Eddins in East Durham at 37
Alex L. Eddins of East Durham died Thursday morning after a brief typhoid illness. He was 37, survived by a wife and one brother. An Odd Fellows member, his funeral was held locally and the body sent to Chatham County for interment. Rev. C. J. Thompson, on vacation, was not involved in the service.
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Alex L. Eddins
East Durham
Odd Fellows’ Lodge
Chatham County
Bryan Wins By Acclamation At Nebraska Democratic Meeting
At 5 30 this morning the Nebraska convention adjourned with W J Bryan acclaimed as candidate. Platform adopted at 3 o clock with demonstrations described as the greatest in democratic meeting history. The convention named two vice presidents as part of the proceedings.
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Denver
Sufe Conylvania
Colony Guffrey
Bryan
Bryan Wins Democratic Nomination At Denver Convention
The Democratic National Convention in Denver nominates William Jennings Bryan after a single ballot with 892 votes, just 221 over the needed majority. The event follows tense scenes and strong support from most states, with Georgia casting a lone dissenting vote before adjournment.
Durham 18 To Remain Dry At City Aldermen Session
Durham aldermen Monday night refused license to sell whiskey on prescription and left the drug stores ban in effect. The decision delays action on allowing liquor by druggists and hints at future heated debate. Lighting funds were debated with Durham Traction Co. offered $85 per light but rejected, and the city health officer's salary rose from 100 to 125 dollars per month.
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Express
Ing
Durham Traction Company
Struck by Trolley Pole Wounds Sears at Lakewood Park
J M Sears was struck on the head by a trolley pole spring at Lakewood Park Tuesday night. Doctors treated the scalp wound at Watts hospital and he rested well, later returning home. The Democratic Executive committee meets to name a new chairman and set primary dates.
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J. M. Sears
Lakewood Park
Mr. Sears
Park
Watts Hospital
For Sale Eggs from Y Poultry Farm
White and brown Leghorn eggs priced at one dollar per dozen and partridge wyandotte eggs at one dollar fifty per dozen. Orders booked for future delivery. Y Poultry Farm.
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