Local Items Highlight Town Gossip and Notables
Local notes recount visits by Robt Burns and J W Atwater, a fire scare at C D Whitaker’s home, and Chatham county ties. Meetings feature W F Ellis seeds, Radam’s Mixture rep W T Dearing, and praise for the Daily State Chronicle. Marriage of Haywood Andrews and Margaret Durham noted at Belvin School House. Duke of American Tobacco Co visits town. farmer C B Green urged for Probate Judge. Raleigh News & Observer praised as a strong NC daily.
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Geo
McKinney
Caswell
South Street
Bun Atwater
J. W. Atwater
Chatham County
W. F. Ellis
Chatham
W.T. Dearing
Radam
State Icle
Chronicle
North Carolina
Messe
Josephus Daniels
Hal Ayer
Browdery
Mangiai
Belvin
Haywood Andrews
Margret Durham
Mctnthrie
Tue Keconbek
Graham man announces candidacy for district solicitor
The Graham gentleman proclaims his bid for district solicitor. He is described as a capable, impressive speaker and a true working Democrat. Supporters say he would be an excellent prosecuting officer and the party will reward his faithful service.
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Getleman
Graham
Ryeach Bebalt Idsay
Gaslanter
Siate
Exciting Times in Hillsboro Court Moves Sheriff Arrested
In Hillsboro Superior Court on Monday the Kirkpatrick Dodson and Cates cases and the revenue officers who killed McMan nen were to be tried. Sheriff Hughes was ordered rearrested after bail was posted and is jailed. Defendants to be tried in Hillsboro tomorrow amid much excitement.
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Hillsboro
Kirkpatrick
Dodson
Cates
McMannen
Fedfrovlogtead
Sherif John
Kannah
Hughes
Ramfield
Hillshare
Countty
Ander
Jewel Boro
Married in Chatham County and local influenza outbreaks
In Chatham County last week a wedding occurred with Rev. M. M. Ferrell officiating for N. B. Harvard and Sallie Powell. The New Hope Valley reports widespread influenza called La Grippie causing many illnesses but no deaths. A death is recorded near Mt. Pisgah as Melinda Mays wife of William Mays and daughter of Willoughby Hall after a long illness.
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Chatham
Chatham Co
M. M. Ferrell
N. B
Harvard
Sallie
A. M. Powell
New Hope Valley
Mt. Pisgah
Melinda Mays
William Mays
Willoughby Hall
Duke and Farthing Purchase Durham Mercantile Firm
Duke and Farthing purchase the large mercantile establishment of Mr G Paring. T B Farthing becomes manager after years as head clerk and buyer for Northern districts. Farthing is popular and will run a large stock of general merchandise in Durham, with Mr Duke respected as a leading local businessman.
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B. L. Duke
T. B. Parthing
Paring
T.B Farthing
Doke
Durham
The Recorder Keeps Growing Readers Across Counties
The Recouper reports steady audience gain as it canvasses Alamance Caswell and Orange. The paper, in its seventy year run at $1.50 yearly, will keep weekly cadence and new dress if readers stay loyal.
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Fe Brea
Alamance
Caswell
Orange
Banner Warehouse Promises High Tobacco Prices in Durham
The ad urges farmers to bring tobacco to the Banner Warehouse operated by Capt. J. S. Lockhart. It claims Durham pays more for tobacco than any other market in the state and extols the warehouse’s extended facilities and good accommodations. The message targets remaining skeptics, urging Durham as the best option for farmers.
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Durham
J. S. Lockhart
Banner Warehouse
Algore
Kir
Carorr & Co
Reliable
North Carolina
Dra
Baltimore
Businese
Durham Bull Fertilizer Factory Fire in Richmond Va
The Durham Bull Fertilizer factory in Richmond Virginia burned after alarms sounded at 8:30 AM. Seven nearby freight cars filled with fertilizer burned. two cars survived. Insurance on the factory stood at 17 000 dollars. The firm plans to rebuild quickly to resume shipments, then at 150 jones per day. A drug store advertises Dr Davids Liver Pills for headaches and liver issues.
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Durham Bull Fertilizer
Durham Bull Fertilizer Factory
Richmond
Farmers Alliance
Yearby & Co
Dr David
Early Season Drought Strikes Young Plants and Fruit
Mr. R. B. Carrington reports losses across wheat, rye, peach, and other crops as tender plants died after the first of the present month. He notes no cold weather and expects some sickly plants to recover, though peach blossoms fell and fruit crops were blighted, dampening farmer spirits.
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R. B. Carrington
Parrish's Warehouse Leads Tobacco Market Debate
The passage promotes Parrish's Warehouse run by Capt. W. A. Lea and E J Parrish as trusted buyers for tobacco farmers. It claims farmers will receive top prices, arguing Durham offers high prices to manufacturers and speculators, and asserts Durham's pricing will dominate other markets.
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Parrish
Farmers Friends &c
E. J. Parrish
W. A. Lea
Durham
Lea
Mass Meetings at Stokes Hall Boost Trinity College
A large Stokes Hall gathering in Durham heard Rev J F Crowell of Trinity College urge support for the institution. Dr E A Yates was elected president with city press as secretaries. Major pledges included 85 000 from W Dike and 20 000 from J Carr for Blackwell Park property, totaling 3 000 to 4 000 in last night’s general contributions.
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Trinity College
Stokes Hall
E. A. Yates
J. F. Crowell
Durham
W. W. Fuller
J. Carr
W. Duke
W. Dike
Carr
Blackwell Park
Resolutions of Durham First Baptist Church on College location
The Durham First Baptist Church thanks citizens for backing the proposed Baptist Female College and credits J B Carr for boosting Durham subscriptions to 50000. It approves notifying a Greensboro trustees meeting on April two to reconsider location and urges accepting large financial offers while preserving principle. August 24 1887. Cataract remedy testimonial included.
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First Baptist Church
Durham
N. C
J. 8. Carr
Greensboro
Board of ‘Trustees
Civil Calendar for Durham Bar Term 1890
At a meeting of the Durham Bar on March 10 1890 it was agreed to set civil cases for the term. The calendar lists numerous cases with dates March 28 to April 5 1890 and notes on docket procedures and witness attendance.
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Durham
Curtis Ve
Curtis
Weaver Va
Weaver
Markham
Foster
Trustees
Cozart
Andrews and Farthing
Rigshes
Als
Farthing
Beck
National Bank of Raleigh
Blackwell
Rogers & Co
Watts
Warren
Rhew
Wiesels
Reuse Heops
Wiggins Ve
New Discovery for Consumption Praised by Sufferers
Mr H Mourig of Newark Arkansas says he recovered from a severe lung abscess and was declared incurable until using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. Jesse Middlewart of Decatur Ohio credited the remedy with saving his life after doctors gave up. Sample bottle offered at R Blackwall Son Drugstore.
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H. Mourig
Newark
Ark
R. Blackwall & Son Drugstore
Great Victory for Panacea Water Promoted by Miner
Wm. Baker of Baker City Copper Mines sought relief from kidney trouble after consulting two Pennsylvania physicians. He tried Panacea water, which he claims acted like magic for his condition. Advise immediate use and request details from head agent Ohn A. Williams.
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Wm. Baker
Baker City
Pennsylvania
P. W. Vaughan
Ohn A. Williams
United States
Radam Microbe Killer Promises Health Cure
Advertises Radam Microbe Killer as blood purifying medicine for curing sickness and restoring health, sold by Ro Buacke NALL & Son. Also notes a Birmingham Alabama convention of Black residents discussing race separation and immigration to Congo Free State, expressing support for Mr. Butler's federal colonization bill.
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Radam
Ro Buacke Nall
Alabama
Birmingham
Trevor
Congo Free State
Africa
Butler
Congress
Black Nall & Son
Droggist
Durham
N. C
Dixie Condition Powders Promote Best Tone for Flesh
Owners of Orls are urged to buy Dixie Condition Powders described as the best tonic and improver of flesh, advertised by Yeanny & Co's Drug Store.
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Dixie
Dixie Vt . Yeanny & Co
Dr David's Cough Sprute Pitch by Yearsy & Co
An old fashion remedy is advertised at Yearsy and Co from Drung Store offering David's Cough Sprute of Pure Pine Tar Hochourd and Wildnervy for throat and lung troubles.
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David
Yearsy & Co
Advice to Mothers From Soothing Syrup Claim
An ad touts Winslow's Soothing Syrup as the universal teething remedy for children. It promises soothing relief, gum softening, pain reduction, wind colic cure, and diarrhoea relief, priced at twenty five cents.
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Winslow
Syroy od Figs Praised By California Pig Syrup Co
A retro catalog approves Syroy od Figs as a superior pleasant liquid remedy. The passage extols universal acceptance and approval, highlighting its supposed luxanive quality and broad appeal in California markets.
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California Pig Syrup Company
California Fig Syrup for Babies and Children
Byrup of Figs Nature's own true Insative. It cleanses the system when bilious and dispels headaches colds fevers. Cures habit of constipation indigestion piles etc. Manufactured by the California Fig Syrup for San Francisco, Cal. For sale by F. Blackman & Son.
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California
San. Francisco
Cal
Torreale
Ft. Blackua & Son
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Ad Offers Cure Claims
An 19th century advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers rheum fever sores chapped hands chilblains corns and skin rashes with a satisfaction guarantee. Price 25 cents per box. Sold by Blacknall & Co in Durham.
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Bucklen
Blacknall & Co
Durham
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Durham News
Mr. Robt. Burns
J. B. DeGraffenriedt
T. L. Peay
Ney
Mrs. Algoo
Peterburg
Duke
Great American Tobacco Co
Durahmn
Blalock
Ers
Uie Barbee
Cameron
Marinn
Asgum
C. B. Green
Green
Raleigh News & Observer
Raleigh News and Observer
Ashe
Democrat Party
B.S. Parker
Duke & Farthing
Jal. Wits
T. Bucnaxas
J. J. Lansorus
KR. L Roorns
J. M. W. Lucas
Com
Young & Co
R. Braegnann& Son
Court House
Wilkerson
Chapel Hill
Raleigh Road
J. A. Long
J. W. Gore
Jack Lloyd
J. A. Wilkerson
Said Wilkerson
W. T. Blackwell
Office of the Register of Deeds
Orange County
WM. A. Guthrie
Atty
N. Y
Kider
Hueman
Fash Drugs W M‘ Yearby & Co
Smith’s Old Stand
Main Street
T. F. Cheek
P. W. Vaughan, Duran
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