Local Notes and Opinions From Durham
A compendium of Durham news items and commentary dated June 1907 discusses ad rates, local school entertainment, political integrity, a Nash County lawyer’s conduct, attire at public addresses, telephone rate changes, and reflections on newspaper leadership and trust in capital. It references Governor Glenn, Colonel Al Fairbrother, and the Morning Herald in a critical, opinionated tone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Morning Herald
Shaw
Bell
Passover Lessons From Exodus Reflections On Deliverance
Commentary reflects on Moses, Aaron, and Pharaoh, leading to the Passover night. It links the blood on doorposts, the spared firstborn, and the lamb’s symbolism to Christ as the ultimate Passover, stressing judgment and redemption. It cites Jer 11 29 Luke 22 16 and 1 Pet 1 19 to connect Old Covenant events with New Testament fulfillment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
American Press Association
Moses
Hm Aaron
Egypt
Jethro
Aaron
Horeb
God
Pharaoh
Israel
Abraham
Jesus
Paul
Isaac
Exis
Lil
Calvary
Peter
Christ
Tiny Gentleman Gives Tom Shelter After Flight
Tom evades pursuers through a garden and a cucumber frame, hides in a Thames boathouse, and is welcomed by a dapper, tiny old gentleman who offers tea and negus. The pair share a suspicious hospitality as Tom reads the Advertiser about the murder, promising more on the next page.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom
Kew
Thomas Erichsen
London
Thames Valley
Tio
Ton
The Badge of Honesty on Doctor Pierce discovery wrappers
The advertisement touts Doctor Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and tonic for stomach and liver issues. It lists active roots, claims potency, and references medical authorities while urging readers to request a free booklet. It also promotes Lytrey Salve for running sores and offers postage to obtain it.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doctor Pierce
B. V. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Bartholow
Jey
Coe
Ellingwood and
Pierce
Pleasant
Durham County Real Estate Sale Notice in 1907 Term
The Nort Carolina Superior Court in Durham County issues a notice in Mangum Township property eight seventies acres. R T Olmsted is party to a mortgage securing a $100 note dated November 12 1902 with 6 percent interest. J F E Owens later holds claim to the debt. The case seeks a court order to sell the land to satisfy the indebtedness. Olmsted must appear at the August terms and respond to the complaint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Addie Nichols
Mabel Duke Nichols
R. T. Olmsted
J. E. Owens
R.T. Olmsted
Superior Court
Durham County
Mangum Township
L. M. Nichols
Addie W. Nichols
Book of Mortgages
Office of the Register of d
J. FE. Owens
Court House
Durham
N. C
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The
ZEB. P. Council
Ady
DaNirasepaseebu
Nash County
Glenn
al Fairbrother
D. M. Stearns
Che
Rogue's
March
E.W. Hornung
Charles Scribner's Sons
Heepel
Nort Carolina
J. F. White Company
D . B, Green
Erk Superior Court
Royal Medicine CO
Marine Bidg
Chicago
McClure’s Magazine
East 23 St
New York City
Victor
H. A. Gaskins
Durham, N.C
Charlotte Observer
North Carolina
Observer
the Observer Co
Charlotte, N. C
Katie L. Johnson
East Main Street
Durham, N. C
the Cable Co
Church St
Durham,n. C
Buckeye
TAYLOR @ PHIPPS Co
Parrish and Mangum
Durham, N, C
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