13 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 13, 1908
Page
1
On Sunday in Durham and Greensboro several couples wed. Miss Mamie Rigsbee wed Henry Overman at Justice Morton’s home amid family opposition. Maude N. Loughlin and William W. Dickerson, Greensboro residents, were married at a mutual friend’s East Durham home with J. T. Morton officiating.
Clifton Craig nearly died from a gas leak in a toilet room at the Five Points Pressing Club. A companion, Mr. Pendergraph, found him unconscious and pulled him to safety as Dr. Bitting treated him. Craig remained weak but alive, with memory hazy about the event. The near tragedy occurred last week in East Durham.
At the home of Kinch Holloway near Bahama on Sunday afternoon Miss Viola Holloway became the bride of William S Hunt in a ceremony witnessed by many friends. The couple are well known in the county’s northern part where they grew up.
The Home Savings Bank sees W W Whitted depart as cashier to the west. Assistant Cashier Pierce is elected cashier and begins duties. Durham boy Mr Wea strengthens the bank's working force. Friends praise the promotion and the institution’s regard for the two young men.
W. T. Garrett known as Bill Garrett of Durham was found dead beside a road in a small water-filled hole with his wagon and a blind horse nearby. Report states he was intoxicated earlier, died in an apparent accident with no inquest held. wife and two children survive as relatives mourn.
The Herald canvass shows electoral college totals with 482 votes needed for election and 242 to win. Republican 188 likely, Democratic 166 likely, doubtful 45 in balance. Taft needs 54 of the doubtful votes, Bryan 75. a garbled ending references illness.
The notice touts long proven use of Evidence in the Case as a proven product and promotes Saran paint mix by 16 000 agents. It claims 7 gallons of paint for sea use at 1 20 per gallon with quick 2 minute application.
Democrats and Republicans schedule major visits in Durham with Walter Murphy at the court house tonight and Thomas Settle plus Governor Glenn and W. H. Kitchin set to speak at the Academy of Music in coming days. Parties stress big rallies as county canvass kicks off and voters are urged to visit polls on election day.
The Republican Executive Committee of the county issues a daily paper named the Messenger. The first issue appeared last Saturday as a sample and is expected to appear each day until the election. It may be quiet now but could be sharpened for readers seeking agrarian principles.
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