Local items from Durham News reflect seasonal changes
The column notes cotton arrivals slow, melon season past, cooler breezes, and a market profusion of farm goods. It mentions real estate sales via Mr Rogers, social gossip on marriages, the Globe’s last issue, warm weather and mosquitoes, rising chicken and fruit trade, dog catchers and cluttered streets, and a new fire truck for the Colored Hook and Ladder Company. A farm accident, opera shows, ads, and a revival at Main Street Methodist are also cited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Virginia
Ohio
Colored Hook and Ladder Company
Durham
Durham Cornet Band at Fayetteville Centennial
The Durham Cornet Band will appear at Fayetteville's Centennial celebration. A blustery forecast hints at cold weather with overcoats advisable as Old Sol is expected to bring sharp conditions in the coming days.
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Durham
Fayetteville
Rogers buys Durham Marble Works from Whitaker and Huhn
Mr. R I Rogers purchases the Durham Marble Works from Whitaker and Huhn, revives the yard’s skilled craft, vows to maintain high standards, and serve customers with devotion. Bartlett A Herndon dies at home near Berea Baptist church on October 31 in his 77th year after ten years as a Missionary Baptist member, leaving a large family.
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R. I. Rogers
Durham
Messrs. Whitaker & Huhn
Rogers
Berea Baptist Church
Bartlett
Herndon
Missionary Baptist Church
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve and California Fig Syrup Adverts
A historical ad item promotes Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as a universal remedy for cuts bruises sores and skin conditions with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price. It also touts California Fig Syrup as an effective laxative highlighting its pleasant taste and wide acceptance. The text mentions R Blackwall & Co and U S Columbus and Single Center spring vehicles with prices and dealer notes.
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Bucklen
R. Blackwall & Co
Durham
California
R. I. Rogers
U.S. Columbus
Cal
Sale Under Execution in Durham County
F D Markham sheriff advertises public sale of two Hayti land lots in Durham at the court house door on December 2 1889. The sale to satisfy two court executions from Durham Superior Court with attach ment warrants levied on the property formerly owned by J W Whitted. Proceeds cover costs.
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Superior Court
Durham County
G. C. Farthing
Markham
Hayti
Ead
J. W. Whitted
F. D. Markham
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Axu
The
Globe
D. W. Whitaker
Selena
Ely Company
H. Baruchrlotte
N.C
Perry
E. A. Whitaker
F. Bumpass
Darkey
Mangum Street
Foraker
Olio
Mahone
Billy
Grant
Bear
Sandemum
J M Manning
New Berne
N. C
Mamie Myette
J. A. Richardson
Christ's H, New Bern
Andress
Old Solis
Dr. Pierce
Excurive Derantaesi
Wueneas
North Carolina
God
Daniel G. Fowie
Raleigh
Daniel G
Martlett H. Herndon
Val Ns
Eame
Martha
Klis Dry Goods Emporiuff
Muse & Shaw
G.C. Farthinos
New Goode
GoonDs
Mall
Alma
W. F. Ellis
Durham, N.C
Great Bargain House OF
Seta
Beegins
Messrs
C. J. & W. M.A Kevereend
Guede
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