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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1888
Page
2
The Southern General Presbyterian Assembly debated appointing a temperance committee amid division. Some urged action while others warned it would politicize the church. leaders stressed temperance without political entanglements and highlighted the church’s stance against liquor abuse. Descan E. McIver appears prominent for State Auditor.
Republican delegates at the New State Convention adopted two methods from the Democrats platform two weeks earlier. An investigation shows the trickery used and Democrats in Omaha wear broad grins at the scene.
The Sanford Primary modeled Democratic harmony with attendees freely expressing their preferred candidates and the convention conveying a clear sense of unity and orderly conduct.
A fragmentary report notes Belocir residents near Monr fearing land loss from a fifteen acre tract owned by farmer Roberts. The text also mentions continuing upheaval in Russia with vague references to outrages and individuals, but details are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Reports from Iredell County show Bingham leading Congress with 503 votes and Henderson 50h, while Alexander 27 and Fowle 23 lead for Governor. Goldsboro Argus notes a forthcoming shoe factory to meet local wholesale demand and potential expansion. A pub incident in Olive is described as a brief pugilistic clash between J. D. Bell and J. G. Stith causing minor injuries. Salisbury Herald cites rising home produced bacon and flour aiding farmer prosperity to meet mortgages. Newbern Journal notes Bridgeport Connecticut visitors aboard the steamer Fred. F Brown aboard Stafford Oyster Co. dredging prospecting North Carolina oyster grounds.
A North Carolina bulletin cites a potato bug remedy from Commissioner of Agriculture John Robinson, using dry ashes and Paris green with care. Also notes a sign alteration for lawn mower repairs and a sensational tale of a woman with fourteen husbands in Philadelphia.
The patient’s pulse remains strong and overall condition is better today, the first time since the tracheotomy operation. Doctors report improving vitals and steady progress as of May 23.
A New Orleans merchant identified as A. K. Seago writes a short note requesting a bend or cordial? The readable text is fragmented and lacks clear event or date details. The item resembles a personal trade inquiry or exchange note without identifiable parties or outcomes.
The St Louis convention is likely to approve the bid and push it into the Democratic platform. Democratic representatives would then be bound by national party declarations, removing local pressure concerns. The measure is expected to gain strength in the House and secure party unity. Cleveland county shows strong corn supplies with shipments to South Carolina and local merchants selling at lower prices despite west coast costs.
The piece notes the public would support earnest Democratic reform and punish Republican disloyalty. It mocks Senators Allison Hawley and Sherman for not knowing the date of the Republican National Convention, calling them philosophers who enjoy today while fearing tomorrow.
Mrs Connor of Medfora Massachusetts is held in five thousand dollars bail to answer to a charge of causing her daughter's death by neglect at the time of an alleged accident. She is described as a believer in Christian Science.
By order of the Superior Court James S Shepherd administrator of N J Shepherd vs Jno W Shepherd et al I will offer at public outcry at the Durham House door on Saturday May 19 1888 at 12 o clock M the following tracts of land totaling about 56 2 100 acres adjoining the Durham Land and Security lands See the Clerk's Office for details Terms require one half cash in six months with interest on deferred payments at 6 percent per year The sale is conducted by James S Shepherd commissioner April 11 1888
Having this day qualified as Ad ministrator upon the estate of Nat H. Clay deceased this is to notify all indebted to said estate to make payment and all claims must be verified on or before the 7th day of April 1889 or this notice will be pleaded in bar of recovery This 6th day of April 1888 CO B Green Adm a 6 6w NORTH CAROLINA Durham County To the Matter of A B Green and others Ex Parte By virtue of a decree of the Superior Court of Durham County I will sell at public auction at the Court House door in Durham at 12 M on Monday May 7th 1888 that tract of land formerly belonging to W J Green deceased lying on the Fish Dam and Hillsboro road containing 135 acres five miles NE of Durham on the line of the Lynchburg and Durham Rail Road Terms one third cash balance on six and twelve months time with interest at 8 per cent on deferred payment Title retained till fall deferred payments are made C B GREEN Commissioner On April 6th 1888
Five hundred acres of land for sale under mortgage by William Woods tied to a deed dated October 6 1879. Public auction at the Court House door in Warham on May 1 1488 at 12 o clock noon. Property near Knap of Reeds adjoining Edford Vaughan J H Veazey and others 500 acres or less described by metes and bounds. Cash price terms. W T Blackwell and A A Sears. mor 30 0
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