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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1889
Page
5
Local items mention Dr. J A Sexton visiting town, state Sunday School Convention in Charlotte, factory and tobacco market news, new court house completion, Morehead Banking Co. incorporation, and Confederate pension bill details with tax funding.
A note requests information on the current location of John P. Hayes formerly of Durham who traveled for the Gillette Petroit Copying Co of Concord New Hampshire Any union of his whereabouts will be appreciated Address Recordper Durham N C
Court House door in Durham to host sale of two parcels of land totaling 100 acres and additional acreage. Buyers to pay one third cash on sale day and two deferred payments at eight percent interest, with terms set by Commissioner Vickers. Auction date April 13, 1889 at 12 o clock M.
Mr J T Davis is authorized to receipt subscription and press accounts for the Recoider. The account books have been placed in his hands for collection and all dues should be paid promptly.
The Durham Recorder warns subscribers in Orange Alamance Granville Caswell and Chatham counties that all debts must be paid immediately. Officials will attend courts to meet those owing and arrangements will not be extended.
An advertisement extols Warner's Log Cabin Sarsaparilla Hops and Buchu Remedy Cough and Consumption Remedy Hair Tonic Extract Plasters Rose Cream and Liver Pills by H H Warner & Co. It cites doctors and claims blood purification kidney health and Bright's disease relief plus endorsements and guarantees. It markets Electric Bitters as a universal cure with a money‑back guarantee.
Brief advert promises ready supply of house bills complete shingles and related lumber products at low prices. Seller invites orders and asserts speed and value to convince buyers.
The copartnership between J. T. Kerr and D. A. Albright is dissolved by mutual consent. Debts to the firm should be paid to J. T. Kerr, and all firm accounts will be settled by him. J. T. Kerr. Durham N C Feb 23. Kerr announces purchase of Albright interest in Foundry and Machine business and will continue service, soliciting patronage.
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