Fire destroys Faucett Durham Tobacco factory on Poplar Street
A morning blaze on Poplar Street consumed the Faucett Durham Tobacco and Snuff factory building and offices, with fire spreading from the rear. Hose lines failed as flames overwhelmed three stories of wood, causing heavy losses to R Faucett W J Christian J F Corbett and J W Carlton while insurance totals and stock values remain uncertain. Incendiary theories circulate as investigators seek the blaze’s origin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poplar Street
Faucett Durham Tobacco and
Messrs. R. Faucett
W. J. Christian
J. F. Corbett
J. W. Carlton
Kate R. Faucett
Jas Southgate
Mystic Cure for Rheumatism and Neuralgia
A patently sensational patent medicine claim promises cure in 1 to 3 days of rheumatism and neuralgia. It asserts immediate disappearance of the disease after the first dose and notes a price of 75 cents. Sold by N. M. Johnson & Co. Druggist, Durham.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Averill
W. A. Hines
Athens
Ala
G. C. Farthing
Durham
Verill
Woolford
N. M. Johnson & Co
N. C
A Sure Cure Promises Odorless Armpits and Feet
A dated testimonial from PocaTe Lo Idaho Sept 5 92 reports satisfaction with the Routine product. The writer says there is no odor from armpits or feet and that the item fulfills all claims. Signed by Joux McManon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocate
Idaho
Mesors
B. V. Ludbum & O
Swanton
Ohio
Joux McManon
Testimonial notes for Botanic Blood Balm and Spavin Liniment
Readers report cures and improvements from Botanic Blood Balm for ailments including malarial blood poison ulcers and weakness. Several testimonials claim full recovery after using multiple bottles. Also advertises Spavin Liniment for horse lameness and blemishes with claims of softened lumps and bone issues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. A. Thompson
Ind
Jennie
Earl
M. Drereaux
Coop
Milioni
Ott
G. W. Chandler
Red Fork
Aris
Walter Bridges
Athens
Blood Circulation Experiments Mark Physiological Milestone
Medical workers describe extensive studies measuring the blood’s full circuit time, noting dozens of tests that determine a complete circulation cycle. The piece highlights the rigor of early physiology experiments and the evolving understanding of the circulatory system.
Condensed schedule for Richmond and Danville lines
Fifty years of public timetable detail shows daily and mixed trains. Southbound No 9 from Nell Ly Richmond passes Burkeville Keysville Danville Greensboro with connections to Charlotte and Atlanta. northbound No 10 runs Augusta to Raleigh via Keysville and Oxford, with through coaches and sleepers to Louisville. Additional west point Richmond and Raleigh routes, and Durham Lynchburg divisions with Winston Salem Roanoke connections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond & Danville
Dauily
Nell
Richmond
Burkeville
Keysville
Danville
Greensboro
Goldsboro
Stateigh
Winstonsaiem
Salisbury
Statesville
Asheville
Hot Springs
la Salisbury
Charlotte
Arborg
Greenville
Atlanta
Columbia
Augusta
Dally
Greensbyo
Winstonsalem
Durham
Raleigh
Libiiti
Gold
West Point
Ral~eigh
Keysvilla
Keynville
Oxford
Henderson
Keyville
Sanday
Oxord
Sundey
Goldebora
Arleigh
Dorham
Sun
High- Bala
Wey
Imore
Anday
Tore
JAS. L
Weston-Salem
Winston Salem
Roanoke
Main
Lynchburg
Radford
Pulaski
Bristol
Pallman
Memphis
Knoxville
Shattanooga
Bluefield
Pocahontas
Elkhorn
Clinch Valley Division
Louisville
Norton
Winston-Salem
Pullman
Lynowburg
Lynchborg
Petersburg
Norfolk
Way
Martenaville
Washington and Chattanooga
Shenandoah Valley
Luray
Shenandoah
Basic
Roalanoke
Allen Hull
W. Bb. Bevill, G. P. & T. Agt
Also Mentioned on This Page
S. & C. Watkins, Henderson
Seeley Bros
Burling
New York
Durham Recorder Sa
B.C. Hackney
Durham Sun
Merrimon
Maud
Edenton Street
News-Observer
Worth
Beecham
Tain & Abe Cote
Dea
Cansi St
OTANI
N.C
Nion
Norfolk & Western Railroad Company
Bradfield
Bradfic
Segulator CO
Atlanta, GA
Lt Druggiste
Perea
Park Plate
N.Y
Arkica
Lachley
R. Kiscknall & Co
Durbar
Enabe & Fi
Avetur
E.baljivore
Balti
Space
Washington, D.C
R. Wagnol Bugte
Worham
Charolotte
Hedule
Chester
Denmark
Fairfax
Savannah
Waycross
Brunswick
Albany
Callahan
Fernandina
Waldo
Gainesville
Ocala
Tampa
Jacksonville
St Angus
Sanford
J. F. Basnier
T. B. Suave
Trav
8. C
Nec
WY Morfolke Western AA
Tlatic and
Alfred P. ‘Lhom
Bertin
Jeffress
Chase City
Ostend
Portsmouth
Cape Charles
Bayine
Old Point Comfort
Mitton
Cunningham
Iston
Buffalo
Clarksville
deiTress
Boydton
Lawrencevill
Suffolk
Denniston
Lynel Deschem
Bulow
South
No. I
Iy Ly
Franklin
Ifield
Lawrence Vill
Ton
Dennis
Jan
Dunni
Milton
G. M. Hughes
Win Lee
Pate
J. F. Womble
Glas
Rey
Tom Dixon
Joan
W. L. Douglas
Acre
Geouiver
Pete Frome
Eeehier Farmora
Gap
Aloe
Aboe
Weykingman
Tadios
Ie Durh
M Supply Company
Mabie
Lars Sen
Fuoll
M.D
You’ S Bay
Southern Jewlery House
H. Silverthorn
Wain Street
Linchbuorg
JH Dickerson & CO
W Nisk
Redport
AAC
Kitchen
McClelan
S. H. Hawes & CO
Weiltes
N. H. Hawes &Co
Lloyd’s Hardware Store
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