18 Jul 1888
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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 18, 1888
Page
1
Washington Star reports predictions on the current Congress session. House Ways and Means seeks a tariff vote by August first with Senate review possible by early September. Outlook suggests a continued but not extended session to reconcile House and Senate bills.
A fragmentary column from Charlotte notes odd anecdotes and biographical snippets. It mentions a farmer fishing from log steps, a surprising chicken tale of a thirty nine year old hen, and assorted historical tidbits about figures like Sarah Goddard, Clementina Reid, and Elizabeth Timothy, plus fashion and lifestyle remarks from the era.
A Herald report from Sherman notes Southern delegates claim General Alger has right to resist a Democratic plan. The article discusses political maneuvering, tensions with North and South Carolina, and claims of misused funds or influence. The piece implies broader investigation into Drakes and Sherman’s actions, with criticism of officers and calls for disclosures.
A Sunday attack outside a rural meeting house in Wittley county Ky left Ewell Lawson and his son John dead from buckshot. Several others were wounded as feuding neighbors Michael Rose and the Paston family clashed amid ongoing disputes over money and claims of theft. A wave of violence followed, with damage to property and fear spreading through the region.
The continuing flood along the Kanawha and Ohio rivers causes extensive damage. Farms and crops are submerged, timber losses run high, and several counties tally over 100000 in losses. Families relocate to higher ground as communications fail and rail disruptions grow. A boy named Sanderon drowned escaping floodwaters.
The Pennsylvania Rolling Company announces lower iron rates from Titburgs to thirteen cents per hundred weight for 2 ékt Toad and silver counts, a reduction of nearly thirty percent. The new rates take effect next Monday.
Tomorrow we offer a diverse range of laces embroideries and white goods including new varieties Oriental Normandy Fedora Platte Vals Chantilly and Spanish Gui Beige two toned flouncy from 0c per yard India linens cambries pique Irish lace and batiste in single and two toned effects.
Pomona Bell Nurseries in Pomona Guilford County North Carolina invites inspection by fruit growers. The grounds lie near the Richmond and Danville Railroad with Salem trains stopping twice daily. Offers apples peaches pears cherries plums persimmon apricot nectarines mulberries grapes figs raspberries strawberries roses evergreens and more. New 1888 catalogue will show all varieties and old favorites. Descriptive catalogue free to applicants. W Van Lindley. May 8 notice. Reliable salesmen wanted in county. A good paying job.
An 1900s style notice lists white goods and linen items including India linen. It notes 100 pieces in 15 cuts and mentions lawn,咆 and cambric fabrics to be offered during the week at Sic ard. The language is garbled but indicates a sale of linen and related textiles.
A gala week unfolds for buyers of white goods laces and table linens with specials and displays. Shoppers enjoy demonstrations and featured discounts across departments.
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