Local and General News Highlights from Durham
A sprawling Durham column reports on residents and happenings including moves to Wrightsville next week, Barbee executors of W A Barbee, Ella Horton’s return from Durham to Wakefield, R H Wright planning a new flouring mill, John Brown visiting Durham, and local rail developments. It notes a cyclone quip about farm mortgages and details church, education, and civic notes with local personalities and institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ella Horton
Durham
Wakefield
R. H. Wright
John Brown
C. C. Akers & Co
Richmond
J. L. White
First Baptist Church
Blowing Rock
J. W. Millard
Chester (Va
Old Dominion
Resolutions of Sympathy From Commonwealth Club
The Commonwealth Club of Durham expresses heartfelt sorrow at the death of Reverend Geo P Bustick's wife. The resolution praises his sacrifice, Christian virtue, and service, and offers condolence. It vows to send copies to Bustick and to the press, and notes references to eternal reunion and divine consolation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Commonwealth Club
Co-Operative
Durham
Commonwealth Club of
Durram
Geo. PB. Bus
Secere
Geo. P. Bustick
Eion
Jordan
Geo. P. Bostics
Monoan
J.b. Cann
The Silver Swag Kings Win New Silver Law
The Silver Kings have forced Congress to enact a law compelling government purchases of silver at 25 percent above market value. The President signed the bill as a spot cash contract, ensuring twelve million yearly for speculators. Inflation may rise from sixty to seventy million annually, with time for correction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Congress
Death on the Water as Steamer Capsizes on Lake
A cyclone struck near sunset tipping the excursion steamer Eraene near Lake City. With over 200 aboard from Red Wing and nearby towns, the vessel capsized in rough waters, leaving many drowned or missing as passengers and the barge were tossed by the waves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Weathern
Wis
Lezan
Lake Ee
Eraene Eee
Diamond Bluff
Imeot N. G
Tts
Red Wing
Lake City
Central Point
Patent Medicines and Horse Remedies Advertised in Dabm
An 19th century ad fragment promotes Ayer's Cathartic Pills for indigestion, claiming quick relief and curing dyspepsia. It also touts English Spavin Lotion to remove blemishes from horses, promising sizable savings and noting N M Johnson & Co. as local druggists in Dabm North Carolina, plus Dixie Horse Powders for glossy horses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.M Johnson & Co
Dabm
N. C
Durham County Democratic Convention Called for August 2010
The Democratic executive committee of Durham County calls a county convention for August 2010 to nominate candidates for the legislature and county offices. Township meetings on July 26 elect ten delegates each to vote for an executive committee of five and a county candidate. locations include Durham township and several nearby communities. All interested citizens urged to attend primaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Executive Committee
Durham Couty
Anid County
Court House
Durham
Durham Township
Flat River
Mangum
Lebanon
Vox
Oak Grove
Barbee
Cedar Fork
Cedar, Fork Church
Patterson’s
Berea
Costaple
Wefe
Durham County
OCB
Gregyx
J.B Gates
Sec
Editors Urged to Attend North City Meeting July 23 25
Editors of the North City association are urged to attend the upcoming meeting July 23 through 25. They must confirm attendance as editors will assist the committee in arranging press entertainment and coverage for the event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Ya Rice
Best Stand for Rent in Cedar Grove Orange Co
Merchants sought for a three story store with glass rooms for clothing and hats, 42 by 47 feet, established 22 years, rent reasonable. Executor of T C Elis dec’d invites immediate writing from interested buyers at Cedar Grove, July 9.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guyt Lewen
Powner
T. C. Elis
Cedar Grove
Orange Co
Hunger as Best Sauce Pushes Hood's Sarsaparilla Cure
In a sales note the ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla improves digestion cures loss of appetite and revitalizes blood. It asserts many people suffer meals as duty and that the remedy arouses hunger enabling the body to gain nourishment from food.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Executors of W A Barbee estate notice
Qualified as executors of W A Barbee deceased of Derrien county North Carolina notify all persons indebted to the estate to settle by July 14 1891 or suit will be brought. Creditors must demand payment promptly. G E Banper executor dated July 14 1890
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Zeb
Henderson
Alliance
Vance
W. A. Barbee
Derrien
N. C
Tocol Graend
G.E. Banper
Waynesville North Carolina Balsam Mountains Health Resort
Promoters tout a sulfur springs health resort at Waynesville in the Balsam Mountains. The plan highlights pure air mountain scenery and a renowned hotel as a center for visitors from the Southeast, Southwest, North and Northwest with convenient rail connections and all year openness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aneay Uf
Salle
J.butjes
Javi
Wis
Oedor
Waynesville
North Carolina
Wenesville
Ashsilie
Salisbury
Spratanburg
Ashville
Enone
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Wrightsville
Jno
G. E. Barbee
Lynchburg & Durham
Jack Albright
Alabama
Jack
Stanley
Shylock Wallace
Salarino Quay
Detroit Free
America
St Louis
Lynchburg
J. P. Campbell
Oxford Ledger
B. F. Dixon
Greensboro Female College
Farmers’ Alliance of
Granville
Durham Board of Trade
J. M. Reams
Brunswick
Messrs
Robt. Cates
Geo. Lougee
Mose McCown
Rev. Geo. P. Bosralek
Ayer
Caiale
Bucklen
Sead
Mestall
Saisly E Badal & Sexemor
Chester
Virginia
L. H Petar
Bute Street
Nellie Dickinson
Valy
Mabe
Sraincriz A. J. Ri .Manaore
San P Jones
ThAl
Vaughan
Ang
ORUE
Fresh
Vaughan's Drug Store
Miierals
Vaughan’s
9Inghans Drug Store
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