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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1896
Page
4
The Aldermen met in the Mayor's office and approved various reports. The police chief reported forty-two warrants and $129.50 in fines and costs for the month. Lea Street work totaled 4820 feet of curbing and major grading at $4901.05. A storm damage note, new ticket talk in Populist circles, and Duke building repairs were included along with political speeches and court fines.
A lengthy political gathering at the courthouse drew a mixed reception as Lindsey Patterson denied party claims, while A Hatchett set a time for a future duel of ideas at Hillsboro. The Durham line also reports church and school notices and a local debate on railroads and telegraphs.
At a regular meeting of the Durham Light Infantry six new members were chosen and the company shows new life under Captain J. C. Michie. Married yesterday afternoon W. D. Lepark and Miss Anne Campbell wed at East Durham in a surprise runaway ceremony. A political engagement in East Durham was cancelled when W. T. O'Brien received a telegram. Holiday speeches and meetings are announced for East Durham with multiple invited attendees. A millinery fall opening by Mrs. OQ. M. Follett is noted, inviting all ladies to inspect stock after her return from New York. Stall rentals for the Five Points colored fair will occur at noon today. Carries reports of local residents with social notes. An advertisement for Hall's Catarrh Cure claims a universal remedy with a money-back promise.
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