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Newspaper

Durham Recorder

Location

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 09, 1888

Page

3

Debates on Tam Ruoonpen and Judge Fowle Versus Pension Foes

The piece denounces attacks on Judge Fowle in the Democratic contest and warns against civil pensions for Supreme Court judges and presidents widows. It argues for party fairness, cites Garfield’s widow case, and questions expanding pension lists as dangerous to the republic.

Tam Ruoonpen Tadge Fowle Judge Fowle Congress Wait United States England Supreme Court Garfield Democrat Tylor Polk Tyler North Carolina Victoria Reypublic

Home Production the Thing Fayetteville

The writer laments North ern hay being imported while local land could grow sufficient forage. They note soil suits hay, seek independence through cultivating grasses, and urge keeping value and fame from leaving the region.

Fayetteville

Look out for Him Harassment by Lamp Preventive Seller

Fayette observer reports Harlem, a man selling a lamp explosion preventive, was run out of Greenville for insolence to ladies. He was also forced from Washington and Neverhere. The state towns should watch for him and drive him from the state.

Fayette Ise Greenville Reflector Harlem Washington Newheree

Old Chestnut Leader Warns Farmers to Change Tobacco Habits

The piece cites decades of advising farmers to grow less tobacco and more home industry. Aimed at urging flexibility, it notes continued warnings despite world progress and hints at lingering resistance among farmers. A separate report covers a New York meeting of Southern railroad men about restricting expansion by the Seaboard and Roanoke line into Richmond and Danville and Georgia Central territory. Also reported is a Pickaway County farmer elopement and ensuing pursuit, with Mrs. Dodroa missing after the incident.

Madison New York Southern Railroad Wall Street Isaac L. Rice Seaboard and Roanoke Richmond and Danville Georgia Central Seahoarl Roanoke

Eastern winning and political organizing noted in report

An unclear report mentions Mr Olive Teleg and a Sarcun group forming members to oppose the army and meat and bens. It references Democrats keeping a vigil and potential battles to follow, with speculation on outcomes and reactions.

Olive

Judge Fowle Defends Integrity In Bond Case

A correspondent questions Judge Fowle’s honesty over a 1869 bond dispute involving the A T & CO RR. Fowle’s law firm served as associate counsel. he received eight bonds as a fee then returned them after the case settled. Supporters urge strong local endorsement and trust in his character.

Soaes Services Judge Fowle Fowle Cal. McAden Col Johnann John G. Williams Bank Col. Johnson Pampany

Suit over Richmond terminal bonds seeks stock to pay overdue coupons

Morton Bliss & Co files in U S Circuit Court a suit against Richmond Terminal and Western North Carolina Railroad bondholders. They hold 1.5 million of bonds with no interest for years and seek to apply 36 000 common and preferred shares of the Richmond Terminal to cover overdue coupons with interest. They also ask a restraining injunction to prevent stock transfers pending decision.

New York U. S Morton Bliss & Co Richmond West Point Geomaty Western North Carolina Railroad Richmond Terminal

Worthy and Fauge Williams Discusses His Many Children

In a Worthy and Fauge Williams buggy scene at a farm cabin, Williams explains he has seven living children from his last wife with seven more who died. He says he has had six wives and is regarded as a champion husband and father of the state.

Worthy Fauge Williams William N William Sabress William Brown

Dun's Weekly Review May 7 Trade Tone

Dun and Company weekly review of trade notes failures during seven days across the United States and Canada. The report highlights uneven activity and signals toward cautious commercial conditions amid year to date setbacks.

Dun & Co Serkly Review of Trade United States Canada

Blaine Wil Be a Candidate

Friends of Joy announce Blaine Wil will run for city office. Brief notice states Wil seeks party support and public backing as the local election nears, with indication of a planned announcement.

Blaine Friends of Joy

Battle Ground celebration marks Guilford anniversary

Special to Raleigh Visitor reports a packed Guilford Battle Ground celebration with trains crowded and thousands in Greensboro. The day featured a military parade led by Cols Saunders and Andrews, a grand stand ceremony, and an oration by Hon. David Schenck.

Greenspone Meyfith Guilford Reidsville Durham Winston Greensboro Danville James D. Glenn Gow Scales Davidson Supreme Court J. E. Mami David Schenck

Bethany Sunday School Anniversary in Asheville

The article reports the two year growth of Bethany Sunday School at Main Street Church from 30 to 285 present with 58 absent. It lists the morning exercises including prayers songs and recitations and notes a 3 PM mass meeting at Main Street Church with all city Methodist Sunday Schools. The Durham Light Infantry joined the Guilford Court House battle anniversary and were hosted by Greensborough hosts.

Bethany Main Street Capt Capt. Ballard B. F. Dixon de Durham Light Infantry Guilford Court House W. A Gattis Greensboropes

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