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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 06, 1908
Page
2
A historical Durham notice records its second class matter status dated August 1903 and lists subscription rates for different periods, with pricing likely 1.00 for a year and 0.50 for six months, plus a three month option. It notes advertising rates are available on application.
The author urges turning to daily life while noting campaign charges should be investigated and either exonerated or punished. References Standard Oil practices and political gains by Republicans and Democrats, with emphasis on ongoing business interests beyond the campaign. The piece frames a cautious, mixed mood about post election governance.
Mr Bryan answers a Lincoln visitors gathering saying defeat in the national race is less disappointing with the work ahead. He states he seeks reforms, not office, and that private life offers chances to do big things. He thanks supporters for their confidence and loyalty.
Ernest Patton an 18 year old son of Mr and Mrs J R Patton died Thursday afternoon at his Morris street home after years of illness. Funeral and burial held today. Charlie Stone 20 son of Mr and Mrs W O Stone of East Durham died at Watts hospital after appendicitis surgery. He was a member of East Durham Baptist Church and funeral services were at the church with burial in Maplewood Cemetery.
The piece reflects on William Jennings Bryan's defeat in the latest election, noting his deep ambition to be president, the emotional impact of the loss, and his relentless campaign across the country. It praising his fight and endurance despite suffering, while contrasting public sympathy with the outcome. A secondary ad line for Hobgood shoes appears, unrelated to the article.
In Greensboro the Butler family case intertwines with federal appointments rumors as Republican figures forecast cabinet and judicial positions. Marion Butler faces charges tied to an arrest in Sampson and Lester Butler in Raleigh, while Judge Adams clashes with Butler supporters amid a postponement in Durham County litigation and a four week publication notice in Durham Recorder.
Rev G T Adams of Trinity Methodist officiated a quiet marriage between William Neal aged 22 and Pansey Belle Adams aged 19. Few friends knew until after the ceremony announced the union. Also noting Hobgood's footwear offers warm durable shoes.
A health notice praises Favorite Prescription for treating women’s illnesses, claiming it cures debility and weakness. It highlights non alcohol content, prints ingredients, professional endorsements, and offers free medical advice and pamphlets from Dr. R V Pierce of Buffalo New York.
Effective Sept 6 Southern Railway starts through Pullman sleeper service between Raleigh North Carolina and Atlanta Georgia. The coach operates on train 139 Raleigh departure 4 05 PM and train 43 Greensboro arrival Atlanta 6 25 AM with northbound train 44 from Atlanta leaving 9 25 PM arriving Raleigh 12 30 noon next day. Connections at Salisbury link train 43 to train 35 toward Asheville Knoxville Chattanooga Cincinnati and Chicago. Reservations via W H McClamery Raleigh or R H DeButts Greensboro. R L Vernon Raleigh.
Effective Sept 13 1908 trains depart Durham with No 238 at 10 35 am connecting at Henderson to No 38 for Portsmouth Norfolk and via Weldon to Eastern Carolina points and Steamship lines for Washington Baltimore Cape Charles New York and Boston connection at Henderson to No 66 for Richmond Washington and New York No 241 arrives Durham 4 30 pm No 221 arrives 10 05 am No 222 departs 6 00 pm Durham & Southern No 41 departs 3 15 pm arrives 4 25 pm connects with Nos 41 and 43 for Charlotte Wilmington Atlanta Birmingham Memphis and all west and for Columbia Savannah Jacksonville and Florida points. For timetables rates and info apply to F Woodward Union Ticket Agent or R L Montgomery Agent Phone 11.
A terse promotional item touts Itets cured in six minutes by Woolfor Sanitary Lotion with claims of reliability. The odd copy mentions Jacancy Mive and Deagyists as endorsers or creators.
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