Local Durham News Highlights Victory Claims and Community Notes
Local items claim a Democratic majority in Alamance and praise white voters in Durham. The page reports church growth at Trinity Methodist, a new livery stable near the Baptist church, and visits by notable figures. It notes tobacco sales activity, a Sam Jones visit, a Y M C A turnout, and a Durham revenue rise while debunking a telephone telegram rumor about North Carolina.
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Durham County
Nannie Wright
Lynchburg
T. D. Wright
Trinity Methodist Church
Geo. K. Jones
Baptist Church
J. T. Britt
Goverment
Washington
North Carolina
T. A. Noell
Henderson
Parrish
New York
Harry
Cleveland
Oxford
Sam Jones
Uarterevile
Durham
Nannie Ragland
Hyco
Plac
Pinkerton
Durham Democratic Ticket Sweeps County by Wide Margin
Durham returns indicate the entire Democratic ticket carried the county, with about 200 votes. Early tallies show strong showings across precincts for Senate and House races, along with local stores and shops voting patterns. A fire at Mr. C. J. Green’s residence and the Durham editorial dispute with Raleigh Signal are noted, plus a death notice for Mrs. Mary Buchanan of Guilford.
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Urham
Cleveland
Constable
Senate
Hughes
Long
Cheek
Read
House Nichols
Vickers
Lloyd
Patterson’s Mill
Markham
Rigsbee
Rowland
Jenkins
Lundsford
Ellis
T. M. Cheek
Bunn
Nichols
Lunsford
Bragtown
Evan's
Barbee’s
Rimbee
Jenkins Jr Nichols
Cedar Fork
Rigabee
Lag
Fire at Malone grocery and Check dwelling in Durham
A fire last night at 11 near Main street West Durham damaged the Malone grocery and nearby Check dwelling. The incident is noted in a police report plus October warrants and local arrests including Prince White and Harry Woods. Turner's Almanac advertised. church joinings and Parrish's warehouse staffing listed.
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West Durham
Main Street
J. A. Malone
A. M. Check
G. C. Farthing
J A. Woodall
Deliberate Suicide by Rail Near Gargelurg
In North Carolina on November 1, George A. Harding of Northampton county walked onto Seaboard railway near Gargelurg and stepped in front of a fast train. The engineer quickly struck him, killing Harding, who had long suffered from illness and sought an end to his pain.
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Dr. Herndon
Raleigh
Hermon
Orrisville
Durham
Herndon
Walter Bradshaw
Harry Woods
Northside
Woods
Mebansville
Raxeron
N. C
Seaboard Railway
Gargelurg
George A. Harding
Northampton County
Bishop Possebow and the Third Party Try
A witty tale features Bishop Possebow a devout Prohibitionist debating third party allegiance. He says after long failed attempts he might switch strategy if the mad dog remains uncaptured, reflecting satirical political sentiment. A closing ad promotes nov1 wool shirts from Bowens & Anexpets.
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Bishop Possebow
Bishop
Liver and Kidneys Pill Advertisement by Pemberton
An 19th century style medical ad touts Liver-1 liver medicine by Pemberton Medicine Co of Atlanta Ga. Claims it regulates bowels purifies blood cleanses system cures consumption biliousness dyspepsia fever chills bad breath sour stomach back pain costiveness and kidney troubles. Promises relief for female irregularities and changes of life. Pleasant to take and sold by druggists for 50 cents per bottle.
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All Druggista
Pemberton Medicine. Co
Atlanta Ga
Wonderful Cures and Local Politics in Rome Georgia
Local ads tout Dr Kings New Discovery Electric Bitters and Bucklen Amnica Salve with four years of sales and claims of cures including several consumption cases. Also notes deliveries of mixed corn white feed oats Timothy hay and Richmond bran. A town speaking event ends with a quip about Charlie Vickers and a Democratic crowd. Harrisburg dispatch discusses Pennsylvania election estimates showing a Democratic plurality and Cleveland gains in several counties.
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W- D Hoyt & Co
Rome
R. Blackwall & Son
Just
Timothy
Richmond
Joux L. Maxkttas
Pennsylvania
Harrisource
the Patriot
Philadelphia
Alleghany
Lanecaster
Lackawana
Luzerne
Schuylkill
Northumberland
Cleveland
Electric Bitters advertised as universal remedy
The ad claims Electric Bitters is a pure medicine that cures liver and kidney diseases, removes boils rheum and impure blood, drives malaria from the system and prevents as well as cures malarial fevers. Sold by R Blackoall Druggist.
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R. Blackoall
Notice to Creditors for J. T. Driver Estate
Administrators Notice announces Jonx L. Marxham as Administrator of the J. T. Driver estate. Creditors must present verified claims by November 1, 1889 or be barred. Debtors must pay all sums owed to the estate promptly. November 1, 1888.
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J. T. Driver
Jonx L. Marxham
Coca Wine Praised for Restoring Health in Tennessee Case
Chattanooga resident Thomas McAfer reports his wife recovered from long term dyspepsia hysteria constipation sick headache and insanity thanks to Coca Wine. Dr Styles of Atlanta endorses French Wine Coca for suprasensitiveness nausea restlessness and insomnia from mental strain.
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Thomas McAfer
Chattanooga
Tenn
C. A. Styles
Atlanta
Bargain Carpet and Textile Sale Across Diverse Fabrics
A wide assortment of silks, cashmeres, velvets, and linens offered at low prices. Lace, embroideries, doilies, towels, damask, blankets, quilts, and curtains promoted with discount pricing. Large stock of carpets including moquette, velvet, tapestry, and body Brussels advertised as best styles.
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Philadelphia
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Charlotte
Dge
R. P. Dick
Nguage
Mecklenburg
Lehman
Walter Barber
Whitaker
Y.M C. A
Organization of
Christian Workers
Dr. W. Robinson
Robinson
York
Waterloo
Rel Mountain
Burn
Green
Darkiess
Mary Buchanan
Guilford
Mra. J. Blackwell
Col. W.t. Bhexwell
James Tyson
Prince White
Bula Malitt
Jas. H. Enniss
Blackwell Baptist Church
First Baptist Church
Trinity Church
Presbyterian Church
The
Episcopal Church
Main Street Methodist
Carr Churchee
W. A. Lea
E. J. Parrish
R. W. V. Hopper
J. M. Whitted
Geo
W. Woodward
Paul Noell
W. Lunsford
W. A. Albright
Bowens & Anexpets
Pemberton
J. 5S. Manning
Charley Vickers
Manning
Charlie
Pemberton Medicine Co
N. M. Johnson & Co
T. F. Cheek & Son
Takow Rr
Levy & Davis
Priestly
Glasgow
Lewy
Dsuawi
Main St
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