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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 06, 1908
Page
2
Generated text records the Mae establishment in 1820 and posting details in Durham North Carolina. Includes second class matter status dated August 1903 and subscription rates offering eight months for fifty cents and three months for twenty five cents with advertising rates on request.
A reflective column notes growing prohibitionist attention, upcoming political conventions, and rising prejudice amid gubernatorial talk. It cites corruption, legal loopholes, and a Greensboro arrest with pistols and whiskey as example of public misconduct.
The text argues debt repayment should be pursued despite offense taken by debtors. It notes many avoid payment and face embarrassment when creditors request owed money, warning that all social classes can hinder bill collection but condemns the most contemptible among them.
The article argues that many men delay paying bills, causing trouble for collectors. It urges prompt settlement, notes most patrons are honest, and asks others to treat collectors with consideration since it costs time and money to operate. It highlights the burden on those who struggle and the need for timely action when bills are presented.
Old Veterans Adjutant General H A London of the North Carolina division United Confederate Veterans says a large attendance from the state is expected at the Birmingham Alabama general reunion June 9 10 and 11. He notes the August 16 20 state reunion at Winston Salem should also draw many. Camps must be paid up to vote. About 20 000 NC veterans remain.
A Thursday 3:15 a.m. blaze destroyed the Ed Royster residence owned by Mrs. J. S. Murray, endangering Royster family as a sick wife and infant were moved to a neighbor’s. A neighboring Murray home occupied by Will Carrington also burned with goods removed. Firefighters limited damage but causes unknown.
Mrs. J. W. Burroughs of this city received a Bridgeport message that her father, Dr. John O. Wilson, died Wednesday night. Accompanied by Miss Annie West, she left Thursday night to attend the funeral.
Itch cured in thirty minutes by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion claims never to fail. Sold by Hacunty Pros., Druggists.
John L Eakes returns from Minnesota to Durham where he and his bride plan to live. The White Cross road debate is postponed awaiting a commissioner, and a Democratic primary will decide the Fifth District congressional matter. The old St Helen Hotel reopens as Hotel Murray with $2.00 to $2.50 daily rates.
Dr. J. W. Long of Greensboro visited Durham on Monday to perform four appendectomies at Watts Hospital. Patients included Hubert Lawrence Lex Bowling Fred Houston Jr and Mrs A P Dunn. All are reported to be doing well.
L W Grissom of this city purchased Piedmont Supply Company stock at 2025 dollars on Thursday. The stock is said to be worth more than twice that amount. Bids stay open until March 16 before confirmation. If accepted, stock will be offered to the public after.
Mr Joyce visited Durham high school and praised it as the best building and equipment in the state. He said it is the finest example for other NC cities and the best high school equipment south of Richmond. He noted about four hundred high school students, at least twenty percent of the public school enrollment, with half of them boys.
H F Modlin of Jacksonville represents an advertising house and files a $5,000 suit for false arrest against D E Durham cigar maker. An arrest warrant was issued over an old Holt and Durham account. the case before Justice Cox was dismissed. Durham admits owing seven to eight hundred dollars but says he never left the state to defraud.
Willie Carver broke his arm during a Friday after school wrestling match with Sam Brooks. He endured pain for days but is recovering well. Mrs. J M Jones of Cunningham died at her home on the 15th of last month with condolences offered to her husband. John R Hamlin attended a March 1 birthday gathering for M T Clayton, age 96, with 46 guests and a 46 minute sermon by Elder J J Hall. Major Jack Barnett and Master Herbert Barnett visited town. Jack will join Barnum Bailey’s circus in April and has toured the U S for three seasons.
Greensboro dispatch reports DeWitt Holbrook a white man from Winston arrested at the passenger station on a complaint by a dissolute woman that he had tried to shoot her. He carried three loaded pistols and three bottles of whiskey. The pistols a hammerless 32 calibre Iver Johnson, appear new or near new and in first rate order. Holbrook jailed in default of bond for court appearance.
Winter and all year round rail rates listed from Durham North Carolina to destinations including Camden Columbia Havana Jacksonville St. Augustine Tampa Palm Beach and Tallahassee with limited transit and return windows through 1908. Through sleeping cars offered on a double daily vestibule service to numerous eastern southern and western cities with timetables and reservations available from agent F W Woodward. An appeal notes aid for a student named J M Rhodes Littleton NC.
The Recorder offers a premium number 1 pocket knife to any subscriber who pays for one year in advance. Old subscribers know the knife value, new subscribers can see them at the office or at Taylor and Phipps Co's store.
The notice offers Premium No 2 to anyone who pays for a year in advance and brings a new subscriber for one year. It promises a much better knife than Premium No 1.
A notice states that anyone paying for The Recorder one year in advance and bringing in three new subscribers will receive premium No 3. The offer rewards upfront payments and referrals with the bonus item.
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