Massive Mortgage Registered in Durham Court Records
M G Markham begins registering the second largest mortgage ever recorded in Durham, tied to Virginia Carolina Chemical. The company operates across Virginia and multiple Southern states with 223,407 shares backing a 15 year term. Durham is a key hub for the deal among many counties and branch offices.
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M. G. Markham
Durham Court House
Virginia-Carolina Chemical Company
Associated Press
Chemical Company
Virginia
North
South Carolina
Georgia
Alabama
Florida
Louisiana
Tennessee
Durham
Markham
Southern Railway
North Carolina
Robeson County Murder Wave Prompts Unusually Long Court Term
The Robeson Superior Court term extended two weeks ending Saturday due to a spate of violent crime. One man was convicted of murder in the first degree and two for manslaughter, with several cases tied to Rowland. The county has seen a wave of killings, averaging about one death per month. Lumberton Robesonian.
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Robeson
Rowlands
Rowland
Lumberton Robesonian
Death of Mrs Gooch prompts Durham sympathy
Obituary notes the death near Stem of Mrs J H Gooch born Sadie Hunt a 1902 Conservatory of Music graduate aged 28 leaving a husband and young daughter. Funeral held at Stem with Elder P D Gold officiating as Durham residents mourned the loss. The item references a clothing ad change and then shifts to a discussion on Night Riderism and Kentucky tobacco politics.
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Durham
Stem
J. H. Gooch
Thanksgiving Football Fails: NC Teams Lose in Richmond
Large crowds from the state attended a Thanksgiving games in Richmond Virginia. A and M College beat Virginia Tech 6 to 5 while Durham High lost 0 to Greensboro 4. North Carolina University fell 31 to 0 to the University of Virginia, leaving fans hopeful for next time.
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Richmond
A. & M. College
Virginia Polytechnic Institute
Durham
Greensboro
North Carolina University
University of Virginia
Infant son of Lemmons dies at Fuller Street home
Mr and Mrs W G Lemmons mourn the loss of their newborn, who died after a long sleep. The funeral was held at 10 o'clock this morning from the family home on Fuller Street.
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W. G. Lemmons
Fuller Street
Shoes Stolen in West Durham Store Breakin
Sneed and Bowen of West Durham reported a burglary on Wednesday the ninth. About twenty pairs of shoes vanished after entry was gained by prying a window. No suspect identified yet. officers are pursuing leads as the case unfolds. Mr. A L Brooks of Greensboro visits and plans to handle the Tilley case in December term. Contractors Christian and Beall win grading contract on Vic kers avenue residence.
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Sneed & Bowen
West Durham
A. L. Brooks
Greensboro
Brooks
Tilley
Superior Court
Durham Court
Messrs. Manning & Foushee
Graham & Graham
Messrs. Winston & Bryant
Buffalo News Christmas Cheer and Local Notes
A Buffalo News column notes nearing Christmas, local agricultural prosperity, and community updates. Mentions Mrs Carrie Breeze and son visiting W R Lawes and Mrs Sarah Gray, Rev M M McFarland’s last sermon of the year, rabbit gum joke about Jim, South Lowell news requested, Roper’s lost horse, and Duhling moving from Granville. W P Nforris buys a home near Rougemont. welcomes come with new neighbors.
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Buffalo
Carrie Breeze and Son
Caldwell Institute
W. R. Law
Jim
Durham
South Lowell
Roper
Duhling
Granville
Gowan's Preparation advertised as cure for inflammations
An old advertisement urges readers to keep Gowan's Preparation at home claiming it prevents and cures ailments where inflammation is the origin. It references external use and cites conditions like croup and pneumonia and notes availability at all druggists.
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Gowan
Amputated leg returns home after hospital treatment
Wilborne Holmes of Orange County was brought home from Watts hospital after a left below knee amputation. He had cut his foot a year ago, wounds failed to heal, bone decayed, and surgery was required to save his life. He is now reported out of danger and resting at home. Also notes demand for telegraphers due to a new hour law with salaries from 50 to 70 a month and telegraph school ad.
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Wilborne Holmes
Orange County
Watts Hospital
Mr. Holmes
Durham
Dore
Holmes
National Telegraph Institute of Columbia
S.C
R. R
L. M. Paint and Linseed Oil Ad Mixed for Quick Use
An advertisement claims mixing 4 gallons L. M. Paint with 4 gallons Linseed Oil at 60 cents builds 7 ready to use gallons for $1.20 each, completed in two days. Hackney agents market the product as evidence of sales and consumer benefit.
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Sears
Hackney I Tees
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Tenessee
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Arkansas
Mississippi
Texas
Memphis
Southern Cotton Association
Tennesse
Charlotte Observer
Mr. Brooks
Buffalo News
W. P. Nforris
Rougemont
East Durham
N.C
Briggs
Citizens National Bank
N. C
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J.B. Duke
Pres. BE. Smith
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J. S. Manning
J. B. Mason
Cashier
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Durham Collen Mf
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Haywood & Boone
Drugyri
Southgate & Son
Ica
Ibucco Co
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Home Savings Bank
Durham, North Carolina
Reade Bros. Co
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