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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1908
Page
2
Entry notes second class matter dated August 1 1903 at Durham post office under Act of March 3 1879. Obscured text references fees and related details.
Durham observes candidates delay declaring, wary of long headquarters and funding. A drunkard’s arrest sparks mockery of prohibitionists, while upcoming county and state conventions draw attention to speakers and party lines. The Charlotte Observer endorses the State Convention nominee, and editorial talk questions campaign rhetoric and paid advertisements.
A police officer named Ferrell faced suspension after accusations of on duty intoxication. On Tuesday Mayor Graham recommended a four day suspension to the board of aldermen, with prior discussions following a Sunday incident.
Oxford North Carolina March 18 1908 Mr Royster announces his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Congress in the Fifth District subject to the Democratic Convention He emphasizes loyalty to the party civic righteousness and the needs of North Carolina while pledging to follow party platforms and serve the people respectfully Royster asks for support in primaries and local conventions
All but two Republican precinct meetings have been completed with Pickett's Mill and Stagville scheduled for today. Cannon forces claim 20 delegates to back Cannon at the State convention and expect Uncle Joe to secure 36 favorable delegates. Taft supporters continue their efforts until the convention adjourns, which opens tomorrow at the courthouse at 1 o'clock for a heated session.
O Brians building a three story structure on East Main between Mangum and Church streets was condemned by city authorities after timbers in the front threatened to fail. Ropes block the sidewalk for safety and stores within have been closed until repairs are completed with plans rumored for a brick front.
In a Thursday baseball game Trinity defeated Elon College 15 to 1. Also notes include Rev J W Millard assisting at First Baptist, Dr J C Kilgo addressing White Rock Baptist on Volkamenia club auspices, deaths, a Bahama school tax vote of 31 to 8, and Floy Holder and Pete Long marriage with Elder Y A Monk officiating.
Last week the Orange County superior court finished a term on Friday. In Durham two youths faced larceny charges, Arkes Thompson and Al Crabtree. Thompson was sent to roads for eight months and Crabtree to twelve months.
In Proctor district a school tax measure won a decisive victory on Tuesday with 32 votes for and 9 against among 43 registered voters. The plan imposes 20 cents per $100 property value and 65 cents per poll, extending the school term to eight months.
Civil term of the Durham Superior Court convened with J W Wilson granted a divorce from Cora Wilson. Wright vs Pearson awarded 200 dollars. W R Cooper et al vs W H Rowland et al largely heard. case non suited on judge’s ruling. appeal noted. Major action Lucy Holloway suit for 60000 over Webb Holloway death from a Standard Oil tank explosion. Also several divorces and small case settlements. ITCH cures by Woolford's Sanitary Lotion advertised.
The Grady and Calhoun literary societies debated at Trinity Park School last Friday on whether the United States should expand its navy to world prominence. The Grady team led by Burgess and Wilkerson defeated the Calhouns, with Glasgow Sheppard and Cade for the affirmative. The contest drew large student turnout and lively rooting on both sides as each speaker made 15 minute first speeches and five to seven minute rejoinders.
The Recorder presents a deal for advance yearly subscribers who will receive premium number 1 a pocket knife. Old subscribers know the knife and others can view them at the office or Taylor and Phipps Co store.
Notice invites readers to pay for a year in advance and bring one new subscriber for one year to receive premium No 2 a better knife than premium No 1. The form stresses premium eligibility and benefits for new subscribers.
A newspaper promotion states that anyone who pays for a one year advance subscription and brings in three new subscribers will receive the premium No 3. The notice outlines the incentive as a reward for recruiting new subscribers, though it does not specify the exact premium items.
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