Revival draws new church members amid local reports
Regular correspondent notes improvements at S A Morton’s residence and a successful revival at Antioch Baptist church. Seven joined the church, including Button Dunn who vows to reform. Albert Satterfield survived a skull fracture after a horse kick, and Neptune Academy held a fruitful sermon sequence with generous offerings.
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J.B. Thompson
Button Dunn
Donn
Mr. Dunn
Antioch Baptist Church
Albert Satterfield
Albert
Roper
Mystery surrounds chloroform incident at Mrs Green Davis home
Miss Mary Ruffin Green was found unconscious on the steps of the Davis home after chloroform was reportedly ordered by a voice of a lady. A physician revived her. no robbery evidence or suspect identified, and the case remains unclear awaiting more facts.
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Lelia Green Davis
Mary Ruffin Green
Miss Green
Sudden Death of D F Vickers on Alston Avenue
D F Vickers died suddenly Sunday morning while sitting in his chair at home on Alston Avenue. He was 54, had been ill for some time but appeared improved that morning. He left a wife and four children. Burial was held at the family burying ground Monday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alston Avenue
D. F
Vickers
Trial of Dr and Mrs Rowland in Wake Superior Court
The Rowlands trial in Wake Superior Court began Monday with one juror chosen by noon. Despite repeated hearings the case attracts strong interest and large attendance. Both defendants appear well and uninjured by jail confinement. The trial is expected to run through the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. S. Rowland
Wake Superior’ Court
The Unglorified Spinster Reconsidered in Public View
A reflective piece argues the old maid is often misjudged and undervalued. It portrays her as a ministering angel who sacrifices for family and society, balancing households while facing neglect and ridicule. The essay honors spinster reformers and aunts and laments social scorn.
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Mrs. Rowland
Durham County
Mary Dear
R. L. Lindsey
Raleigh
T. B. Terrell
New Yous City
Citizens Nati’al Bank OF Duf
B. N Duke
Duke
Pre Smith
Si HayYwoop
Southgate
RIGSBE_ RAWLS
Uke
J. S. Manning
N. M. Johnson
J. B. Mason
J.S. Manning
Vapiause
Aerican Tobacco Co
Citizens National Bank
Depository OF the People
County OF
Durham
City OF
United States OF America
U. S
Capital
Home Savings Bank AM
North Carolin
George W. Watts
John Sprunt Hill
W. W. Whitted
T. B. Peirce, Jr
Katie L. Johnson
East Main Street
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