Local Items From Durham Mirth Markets and Misfortunes
Various notes from Durham include Mrs. Hackney and Sadie planning a Richmond visit, a farmer C W Loftis selling tobacco at fifty cents per pound, and a nervous public discussion on pedestrian etiquette. Reports mention a fatal Neuse river shooting mystery, a broken thumb at Blackwell’s Forks factory, and plans for a plug factory and storage house by the Farmers' Alliance. The piece also lampoons local politics and endorses Capt J L Pesy for the Legislature while noting other ad notices and social chatter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Essrs
Markham & Foster
John L. Markham
B. L. Duke
Minnie A. Woodward
Hackney
Lil- Sadie
Richmond
C. W
Pittsburg Commers Ready to Run a Newspaper
A fragment notes readiness of Pittsburg commers to launch a newspaper after commencement. It mentions a local fire at Geo Lougee tin shop on Main Street and praise for the Southern Building and Loan Association with plans and loan totals. Durham Meadows Tobacco Co relocation to Durham is reported with farmers alliance context.
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Pittsburg
Geo. Lougee
A. Sears
Main Street
Southern Building and Loan Associaton
Southern Building and Loan Association
Aest
Savings Bank
Premmi
Knoxville
Tean
Ooihaly
Durham
Webster's Weekly
The
Meadows Taco Company
Oxford
Oxford Day
Meadows Tobacco Company
Durham Farmers’ Alliance Manufacturing Co
Durham County Farmers
J. 5. Carr
Meadows Tobacco Co
Granville County Farmers’ Alliance
Executive Committee Meeting of the 5th Judicial District
The Executive Committee of the 5th Judicial District is requested to meet in Durham North Carolina on Friday June 6, 1890 for the purpose of arranging the convention. Monnine, Chm. Ex. Com.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
PU Judicial Dis
5Th Judicial District
Durham N.C
Monnine
Chm
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias North Carolina travel rates
Travel notices list round trip excursion fares from Charlotte Greensboro Salisbury Winston Salem Oxford Henderson Raleigh Selma Goldsboro and more for Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias gathering in Durham and for North Carolina Medical Convention Oxford New York travel via Richmond and Caville lines with specific dates in 1890 and intermediate point rates. Also promotes West Shore Railroad through connections to Jersey City and offers tourist books and schedules via H B Jagoe and C B Lambert.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Lodge Knights of Pythias
Dethamine
Richmond & Daville R. R. Co
Durham
N. C
Pointe
Charlotte
Greensboro
Salisbury
Winston Salem
Oxford
Henderson
Raleigh
Selma
Goldsboro
North Carolina
N.Y
Richmond & Caville R. R. Co
North Carolina Medical Convention
Green Boro
Catskill Mountains
Saratoga
New York State
West Shore
Penn. R. R
Union Depot
Jersey City
West Shore Railroad
H. B. Jagoe
General Eastern
C. BE. Lambert
Vanderbilt Avenue
New K City
Hudson River
Sale of Land by Mortgage Deed at Public Auction
By virtue of a mortgage deed executed to us by Nelson Parrish Jr and Henrietta Parrish on March 6 1889 and recorded in Durham County New York, we will sell at public auction for cash at the courthouse door in Durham County at 12 o'clock on Saturday June 21 1890 two tracts in Man township adjoining Miss Mary Mangum and others containing acres more or less to satisfy mortgage interest and costs. Trustee: J L Manxman May 21 1890.
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Nelson Parrish, Jr
Henrietta Parrish
Durham County
N. Y
Court House
Man Township
Mary Mangum
Matead
J.L. Manxman
Itch Cure Promoted By Wool ford Lotion
An old advertisement touts Wool ford's Sanitary Lotion as a cure for itch on humans and animals including horses. It claims relief in 30 minutes and notes sale by N. M. Johnson & Co. Druggist in Durham North Carolina. The note also advertises buggies and bargains from R I Rogers, the buggy man, with contact offered.
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Woolford
N. M. Johnson & Co
Durham
Lee Mae
BS Cola
BS Cola Pt Hay Mieioaia. California Fig Syrup CO
Advice to Mothers Promotes Winslow’s Soothing Remedy
An old ad touts Winslow’s Soothing for teething and colic, claiming it softens gums eases wind and distress. Sold for twenty five cents a bottle with a sep 27 daily or weekly schedule implied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winslow
Buggies and buggy stock advertised in local notices
Buggies and related items advertised with prices, urging customers to call and examine. Also promotes Bucklen's Arnica Salve claimed world’s best for cuts borers ulcers fever and skin ailments with a 25 cent price per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
B. Rogers
Eee
Bucklen’s
Arniva
Multiple remedies touted in nineteenth century ad text
A collage of medicinal claims promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla and Dr Ayer's pills. It markets Dixie Cholera Cure for poultry, English Spavin Liniment for horses, and spares no exaggeration about sales and efficacy from local druggists including N M Johnson Co in Durham North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N.M. Johnson & Co
Droggist
Durham
N.C
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted As Spring Medicine
The ad extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a spring remedy that purifies blood, restores appetite, and strengthens the weak. It cites letters from users praising renewed health and urges readers to try the tonic to beat tiredness and seasonal debility.
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Hood
Radams Microb Killer Promoted for Cure All Diseases
An advertisement by R BrackNALL & Co touts Radams Microb Killer as a universal cure for organic and functional diseases. The pitch claims broad efficacy and invites purchase through the seller.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Radam’s
R. Bracknall & Bo
Otterburn Lithia Water Praised for Dyspepsia Relief
Letters from H T Darnall and E C Hackney commend Otterburn Lithia and Magnesia Water for indigestion debility rheumatic gout and general health. Notices note local sale by N M John Sun & Co with dates from 1889 to 1890 and endorsements from Amelia and Durham regions.
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Otterburn Lithia
Dornan
N. C
Amelia County
H. T. Darnall
Presbyterian Church
O Duran
Magnesia
Ian
Hackney
Ditor
Durham
N. M. John
SUN & CO
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Farmers’ Alliance
Jess
Geo. W. Watts
Annie
Europe
A. G. Carr
New York
Etruria
W.P. Rollins
Blackwell's
Messrs
W. M. Yearby & Co
Yearby
Lonnie Bryan
Neuse River
Robert Pulley
Bryan
Jady
Carrie Robertson
South Street
T. L Peay
J. L. Pesy
Orange
Webster
Reidsville Dollar Weekly
Carper
House
Exsa
Asoon
Olishman
Midlesborough
Kentucky
Yearby’s
Strreaia T
Lowell
Hood & CO
Lovell
Photons &c
R. I. Rogers
Sddresers Mippiessorovem
Kawrvoxr
Dr. Davids
Yearby & Co
Mamma
Beanie
Dr. Ayer
Bennie
Yearby & Cos
Ayer
Joseph Lake
Brockway Centre
Mich
J. C. Ayer & Co
Mass
Lyon
Star Artierp
Gents Furnishings
J. Lawibe
TE Clotwmer
ATER
Gents’ Furnisher
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