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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 16, 1908
Page
2
By ZEB. P. COUNCIL. ESTABLISHED 1820. Entered as second class matter August 1903, at the post office at Durham, N. C. under the act of Congress of March 3 1879. Subscription Rates : One year, six months, two months. Rates for advertising made known on application.
Durham observers note slow superior court case movement as election talk rises. Predictions abound on Durham County's next General Assembly member and the controversy over electing a school board method reflects Republican and Democratic disagreements.
A local voice defends the current school system as the best for Durham county and condemns county commissioners for borrowing money for road work, noting a large public majority against such debt. The speaker argues no excuse exists for road spending while praising schools.
The piece notes widespread voter indifference in the heated race with uneven registration shifts in New York City. It attributes slower NYC growth to illiteracy registration rules and suggests Republicans hold a fundraising edge that could decide a tight national contest.
Col Brock argues lynch law is wrong yet supports firm, legal action to stop mob violence. He cites Spartanburg where Sheriff Nichols and militiamen held the fort, insisting authorities must act, with shooting as a last resort for identified criminals and powder and ball as needed to deter vigilantes.
A quiet Thursday morning wedding joined Stephen L. Baren of Fayetteville to Fannie Hooper daughter of the late R J Hooper. Rev M Bradshaw of Memorial church officiated at the bride's home. The couple left for a bridal trip and will reside in Fayetteville.
Mrs. Rachel Freeman sues the city for 500 dollars claiming damages from street improvements that damaged her residence. City argues the work was necessary and not legally damages. City Attorney R O Everett leads defense with Fuller and Fuller. Manning and Foushee represent the plaintiff.
Hon Walter Murphy of Salisbury spoke in Durham for Democracy on Tuesday night and returned from Roxboro where he spoke the day before. Banks closed to let clerks attend the Raleigh Fair. Durham Pythians joined Greensboro for a large Pythian event. Trains were crowded to Greensboro and Raleigh fairs.
An ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood cleansing tonic that improves skin and glandular conditions linked to impure blood. It recommends using All Healing Salve on open ulcers and notes ingredients are listed on the bottle wrapper. The ad also mentions Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets for stomach liver and bowels.
Southern Railway will start through Pullman car service between Raleigh North Carolina and Atlanta Georgia on Sept 6. The sleeper operates on train 139 from Raleigh at 4 05 PM and on train 43 from Greensboro arriving Atlanta at 6 25 AM. Northbound train 44 leaves Atlanta at 9 25 PM arriving Raleigh at 12 30 noon next day. Train 43 connects at Salisbury with train 35 for Asheville Knoxville Chattanooga Cincinnati and Chicago. Reservations contact Raleigh or Greensboro offices.
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