Local notices urge price cut and court news in Durham
The Recouper sells annual subscriptions at 1.00 cash with back dues and guarantees no further issues. old subscribers offered 1.00 if back dues paid. Durham county courthouse work advances while doctors head to Fayetteville for a state medical convention. County commissioners meet with routine accounts and reports. Democrats plan the county convention on the 19th. Capt Freeland retires as Durham’s mayor after four years. Encampment prospects for the North Carolina State Grange urged, with Mount Holly hosting last year and Durham courted to host this year. calls for leaders to secure a proposal and attract visitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wrexty
Durham County
Freeland
J. F. Freeland
Eucernor
Mater
Durham
Mount Holly
Gaston County
Opee
W. R. Williama
The
State Grange
J. T. Patrick
North Carolina
Ptaas Gcorahde
Poistar
Aes
Durham Cou
Boschre's German Cough Remedy Promoted Amid City Real Estate Boom
An old remedy for coughs and throat trouble is touted as a trusted home aid. The piece notes a strong belief in its benefits and urges early use during illness. It also mentions Rome's real estate prices rising, with grand structures once offered for $600,000 now valued far higher as buildings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boschre
Rome
W J Christian Wins Municipal Mayoral Election Official Vote
Official tallies show W J Christian elected mayor by a narrow margin over J F Freeland with 425 to 405 votes and a decisive lead of 83. The board of aldermen includes J F Corbett Sears W Duke and others with varied totals. Registration 1935 voters. turnout about 830 with 125 not voting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. J. Christian
Miyur
J. F. Freeland
T.C. Oakley
Oakley
Freeland
Christian
Mr. Freeland
T. D. Jumea
Cr. Ccceser
M.C. Herndon
J. F. Corbett
Sears W. Duke
RK. D. Blackwall
Ooo
Mangum
BR. G. Teese Scsnesscevenses
B. RB. Beery
D. Mangum
P. H. Smith
M. A. Angier
T. B. Fuller
V. Ballard
R. F. Webb
W .P. Blackwell
Bock Law
KE. J. Parrish
T. M. Stephens
W. H. Rowland
J.W Carl ‘Ton
W. H. Rogers
J. M. Green
W. =. Wall
P. M. Briggs
C. P. Hower
Lam
Unanimous verdict for Electric Bitters in druggist claims
Virdict praises Electric Bitters as best liver kidney blood remedy. W D Suit of Bippus Indiana, and Abraham Hare of Bellville Ohio testify to cures and long term benefits. R Bi Sou's drug store offers bottles at fifty cents each.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. D. Suit
Bippus
Ind
Leange
Abraham Hare
Bellville
Ohio
R. Bi & Sou
Municipal election results from several towns across the state
Galnsboro Democrats elect eight of nine aldermen while Newborn Coalitionists win every ward. Shelby's mayoral race goes to W. L. Cameron by 26 votes. Greensboro reelects John A. Barringer as mayor with no opposition. Nationwide note from Washington extols Red Flag Oil as a cure-all for rheumatism and other pains, priced at 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galnsboro
Newborn
Shelby
W. L. Cameron
D. M. Baker
J. J. McMurray
W. A. Wes
Wake Forest
Ivey E. Riddick
Sfayer
Old Board of Commissioners
Greensboro
John A. Barringer
Old
A. M. Hyan
Washington, D. C
N. al. John
Gon & Co
Not Ready to be sacrificed in Goysera race
The piece argues the Republican party has only two men willing to run for Goysera, with a youth declining. It praises the remaining two as capable and virtuous but notes they refuse to risk their political lives for the cause, calling them sensible men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Benford
Republican Party
Goysera
Manion Reoeals Leave to Norfolk Pastor Lacy to Depart
Rev W S Lacy will leave North Carolina for Norfolk around June 1 after accepting a call. The move prompts affectionate notices from local papers praising his service, noting his churches and people regret parting with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lacy
Norfolk
North Carolia
Death of Mr Gatling as Raleigh scene quiets
Bateson May 1 The civil docket with Judge Shipp presiding moves smoothly. Suddenly at 11 40 Hon John Gatling died after a period of neuralgia and heart pain. Funeral at Christ Episcopal Church tomorrow at 5 pm with court officers in attendance. Gatling native of Gates County aged about 50, former Gates county attorney, senator and constitutional delegate.
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Christ Episcopal Church
Gates County
Gates
B. F. Moore
Raleigh
Moore & Gatling
Wake
Senate
Judge Fowle
Statesville
State Chronicle
Theo
Blaine
R. Guthrie
Supreme Court
Two Girls Duel Over Love in Mormon Luna Valley
In a Luna Valley settlement two Mormon maidens, Sarah Bollen and Mary Leemore, fought a handgun duel over the same youth. After firing twelve paces, Bollen was wounded in the shoulder. Leemore fled shouting she had killed her rival. No arrests reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bans Mancat
N. M
Luna Valley
Jamee Whitman
Sarah Bollen
Mary Leemore
Hey
Eee
Liver The Kidney Pembertons Elixir Advertisement
An 19th century advertisement touts Liver The Kidney Pembertons Elixir as the world’s perfect liver medicine. It claims to regulate the bowels purify the blood ease the system and cure consumption biliousness dyspepsia fevers chills bad breath sour stomach and kidney troubles. It is marketed as specifically for female irregularities and the change of life with no diet changes required and priced at 50 cents per bottle from Pemberton Medicine Co. Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pemberton Medicine Co
Atlanta
Tobacco Prices Rise and Fall in Durham Market
Amid campaign tensions and preparations by tobacco planters to plant a large crop, price levels in the Durham market show volatility. The quotations indicate unsteady prices as growers gear up for a sizable harvest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tobacco
Durham
Land Sale by Mortgage at Durham Court House
Public auction to the highest bidder for cash at the Durham Court House door on January 4, 1888 at 12 o'clock m. One acre in Hickstown adjoining Hawkins Hicks Martha Burton and the N C Railroad with two tenant houses. Mortgage registered in Durham County books 4 pages 414 and 415. Also the mortgagee claims Hicks interest in adjoining tract south of the North Carolina Railroad west of S J Mester registered in book 5 page 150. G C Fantune mortgagee.
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W. H. Hicks
Court House
Durham
Hickstown
Hawkins Hicks
Martha Burton
Durham County
North Carolina Railroad
S.j.mester
Hawkins Pry
G. C. Fantune
May 2 1888 In Memoriam and Daring Feats
A reflection on dying great men and the rise of youth fills the page as leaders pass. News notes include a British Pacific cable plan via New Zealand Fiji and Sandwich Islands to Vancouver and America. Also a rope walker's Main Street stunt ends with a fall and quick return for a collection.
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Pacific
New Zealand
Fiji Islands
Sandwichslands
Vancouver
America
Culraii Cornisso
Sears Stables
Coca Wine Testimonials From Patients In Atlanta And Chattanooga
Dr C A Styles of Atlanta praises Coca Wine for improving mental focus and insomnia linked to intellectual strain. Thomas McAfer of Chattanooga reports his wife recovered health after long dyspepsia and migraines using Coca Wine, noting other remedies failed to help.
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Thomas McAfer
Chattanooga
Tenn
C. A. Styles
Atlanta
Land and Personal Property for Sale at Auction
Mortgagee G C Farthing will sell at public auction at the Durham courthouse on Monday June 4 1888 at noon. 104 acres adjoining Geo Piper J C Shields and others plus a mare mule a gray mare mule a two horse wagon and harness, all cash.
Land for Sale by Mortgagee at Auction
Mortgagee G C Farthing offers at public auction on June 4 1888 at the Durham court house the 72 acres in Durham county with Henry Neal boundaries plus Barnett's half interest in 62 acres in Durham and half in 200 acres in Orange county known as the Wm Couch tract. The mortgage describes the tracts in Durham Book 10 page 250 and Orange Book P page 388.
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James L Barnett
Court House
Durham
James L. Barnett
Durham County
Henry Neal
Barnett
Said County
Jno
Said Barnett
Orange County
W. Couch
Wm. Couch
G. C. Farthing
Massachusetts Legislature considers bill to regulate causes
A legislative committee in Massachusetts advances a bill aimed at regulating causes within the state. The measure seeks defined standards and oversight, signaling a formal push to curb improper fundraising and ensure accountability.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Massachusetts
Bucklen's Arnica Salve Sold by Perley Hackwell and Co.
Local Durham dealer Perley Hackwell and Co. lists Bucklen's Arnica Salve for sale. The ad promotes a medicinal salve commonly used for aches and bruises. The notice highlights availability at the Durham shop and urges purchase for relief.
Talmage Praises Indoor Recreation and Music
Rev Dr Talmage urged in a Sunday morning address that families support indoor recreation and music. He highlighted the value of flute, harp, piano or organ for children and noted Mr J Stone of Raleigh offering affordable instruments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Talmage
J. Stone
Raleigh
Holiday bargains at Watsons on Fayetteville Street Raleigh
The Recorder notes Fred A. Watson at 112 Fayetteville Street Raleigh NC offers savings on holiday goods include new novelties plush ornaments paintings engravings and frame items. Bracket ornaments and easy rattan chairs are advertised with prompt attention to orders.
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Recorder
Fred A. Watson
Fayetteville Street
Raleigh N. C
C &E
Music buys to charm every Raleigh home
Nothing adds so much to the pleasures of a home as music. Buy a piano or organ from J. L. Stone in Raleigh North Carolina. He carries the largest stock of musical instruments in the South.
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J. L. Stone
Raleigh
N. C
Sheriff Sale of Valuable House and Lot in Durham
By virtue of an execution I will sell at public outcry for cash at the Court House door in Durham on Monday May 7 1888 at 12 o clock M all the title and interest of T Hudgins in a lot on Main Street Durham fronting 70 feet running back 100 feet adjoining J B Warren and others. MO W RIGSBEE Sheriff March 31 1848.
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B. L. Dukeva
T. M. Hudgins
Court House
Durham
T. Hudgins
Main Street
J. B. Warren
B. L
MO. W. Rigsbee
Louis Blount
Ida D. Blount
J.bovalke
Vickers
Alex
Jas
W. Walker
Sail
Pecan and Hickory Trade Advertises Hartwell Goods
The notice promotes pecan and hickory growth with large trees yielding net income from 25 to 850 dollars. It instructs readers to send address to 8 W Peek Hartwell Ga on a postal card to receive a price list for cheap dry goods. Sep 14-tf.
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W. Peek
Hartwell Savin Hartwell
Local testimonials praise Rufus A Brown for painting houses
In Darham North Carolina on July 25 1887 residents Gree nstone and Moncuran attest to Rufus A Brown painting their houses. They declare him honest prompt and first class in workmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rofus A. Brown
Cuas
Guexy
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Ing Matter
A. G. Carr
J. M. Manning
Fayetteville
Board of County Commissioners
Manion Reoeals
MR. Gating
Pembertons
Madison Tester
J. H. Shields
Geo. Piper
J. C. Shields
G.C. Farthing
J. W. Blackwell
the Builders and Manufacturer's Supply Co
Durham, N.C
Bucklen
Perley Hckoall & Tea
Pemberton
C. Farthing
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