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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 13, 1908
Page
2
The Durham Recorder entry notes second class matter status at Durham post office dated November 13 1908 continuing under congressional act of March 1879. This line records publication logistics for the Durham North Carolina paper in 1908.
The article discusses unequal witness pay in state courts with doctors receiving higher daily rates due to special acts. It questions class legislation and previews the coming legislature session on prohibition. It then reports Durham Y M C A opening, local election results, community notes, and personal moves among residents.
The article lauds Mr. R N Lee chosen as superintendent and general manager of the new tobacco factory, noting his many friends believe he will excel. It speaks warmly of Bob Lee as a fit, capable successor and hints at ongoing political questions regarding Mr. Kitchin’s unexpired Congressional term.
Mr Thomas C Farthing of Durham left the city for a day in Raleigh with Miss Mable Faucette daughter of R L Faucette. The couple were married in the capital city and returned to Durham to rooms at the bride's father's home. Farthing is the youngest son of G C Farthing and the bride’s father owns the Hawk Eye Cafe.
The Morning Herald reports the dismissal of the Snow vs. Kuker case after Kuker’s arrest on fraud claims related to the Durham iron works stock sale. Snow admitted limited knowledge of related debts, and letters from Erie Engine Works confirmed the sale involved all parties aware of debts. Jurisdiction notes the court denied further action, costs taxed, and the matter ends with no fraud finding.
Very little sickness in the area with Mrs A J Hall ill after returning from Watts Hospital. Several relatives visited, including Albert Hall and John Hall at the post office. Mrs F A Markham broke and dislocated her arm on Nov 3, attended by Dr Calvin Hicks. Vera Forsythe married Fred Faucette near Durham. Infant of W A Ferrell died, burial in family plot. School building at Glenns shows signs of improvement. fruit trees promising.
Large crowds attend the revival each night at the Second Baptist Church with growing interest in the sermons and services.
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