16 Oct 1908
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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
1
Two marriages occurred in Durham on Wednesday. Nora A. Adams wed A. O. Walker at W. A. Maddry's home on Walker Street with Rev. J W Downey officiating. Carrie Roberson married H L Langley at Duke's Chapel with Rev. G W Fisher conducting.
31 degree morning in Burham with travelers from Beunos Ayres Argentine Republic passing toward Raleigh. Local births, social visits, Raleigh fair attendance, and concerns about night riders affecting North Carolina politics and crop mortgages. District Attorney A. E. Holton spoke on Republican labor attitudes at the court house.
Pickpockets operated at the city’s union station on Thursday morning amid State Fair crowds. James T. Cates, a noted Person County hunter, lost $35 to $40 and papers after a purse theft, forcing him to borrow funds to continue. Jack Barbee of Patterson Township had $21.50 stolen including a gold piece and a check. a woman also lost her gold watch in the scramble for the first state train.
Hon. Walter Murphy spoke to a full court house crowd last Tuesday night. His tariff argument impressed listeners as he clarified the issue and delivered a steady, strong address. At East Durham W G Bramham addressed an equally large Republican gathering with enthusiastic cheers.
The 1908 county tax books are completed with total property valuation at 21 899 382 dollars. Estimated total collections near 200 000 dollars, with general taxes set at 182 782.15. Special school district levies are Bahama 560.96, Redwood 593.48, Glenn 534.42, Proctor 396.61, East Durham 2 067.12, West Durham 2 932.62.
The Redmountain Baptist church praises Rev. J. D. Bowen for two years of devout service and prays for guidance in his new pastorate. A copy of the resolution is sent to the Durham Recorder and the Biblical Recorder. Also reported is the death of Mr. W. D. Peed at about 41, leaving a wife and two daughters. Funeral services will be conducted by the Masonic Lodge with burial in the family cemetery.
The Durham iron works were sold yesterday in a receivership matter, with W. R. Kuker of Florence South Carolina reclaiming ownership. Kuker’s brother J T Kuker posted 6050 to take the stock, the sale likely to be confirmed, liabilities under 9000, price viewed as fair.
At Raleigh annual meeting Maj. William A. Graham was chosen president succeeding Gen. Julian S. Carr. Capt. Samuel A. Ashe named secretary. Resolutions honored Comrade Peter E. Hines and F. H. Busbee. Soldiers Home status praised. pension increases urged for veterans over 80.
Mrs. Mims aged 62 died Tuesday evening at her Angier avenue home after illness. The body was sent Wednesday afternoon to her old home in Chatham county. She leaves a husband and one daughter. The funeral party included many friends and relatives.
Mrs. Cornelia Evans an inmate at the county home was found dead in her bed last Tuesday morning. She had been at the home about 14 years and while partly demented she never caused trouble, and there were no prior health indications.
A drunken Negro man at Winston Salem suffered a miraculous escape after tripping and falling on the rails as a switch engine bore down. The cross beam struck him and slid him off the track. he was only shaken and uninjured beyond a momentary peril.
Mr Victor S Bryant addresses the East Durham Democratic Club tonight in his first campaign speech. A good crowd is expected to attend.
Advertising copy claims 35 years of evidence and millions of consumers as proof. It touts Wag buying 4 gallons L. and M. Paint with 318 Pure Linseed Oil at 60 cents, mixing to make 7 Ree best paint for $1.20 per gallon in about two minutes. Hackney Bros dealers.
White and Brown Leghorn eggs priced at 1.00 for 15 and White and Partridge Wyandotte eggs at 1.50 for 15. Orders booked for future delivery. Briggs Prop. East Durham, North Carolina.
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