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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 20, 1908
Page
2
A semi weekly column discusses Durham Raleigh and Greensboro fairs with commentary on campaigns and political opinions. It notes crowd sizes at Raleigh and Greensboro Centennial and questions handling of large gatherings while recalling prohibition votes and civic issues.
The Statesville Landmark notes that the law banning betting on election results and buying votes remains the same. It argues some self described non gamblers still wager money on outcomes, highlighting ongoing temptations surrounding political races.
Officers and residents report on election law, candidacies, rallies, and social events. Taft speech draws Republicans. Democrats campaign across precincts while county officials handle routine matters. A police bust, a court case delay, and a serious illness touch the community.
Effective Sept 13 1908 Seaboard Air Line announces train times from Durham including No 238 at 10 35 AM connecting at Henderson to No 38 for Portsmouth Norfolk and onward to Washington Baltimore Cape Charles New York and Boston with further links to Richmond and New York No 241 arrives 4 29 PM No 221 arrives 10 05 AM No 222 departs 6 00 PM Durham Southern No 41 at 3 15 PM connects to No 41 43 for Charlotte Wilma Atlanta Birmingham Memphis Columbia Savannah and Florida routes Information available from F W Woodward and A Montgomery agents by phone or mail.
Marriage Sunday united Miss Gertrude Suitt and Mr. Thomas Weaver in a 6 o'clock ceremony at the West Durham Baptist parsonage with Rev. O W Triplett presiding. They plan to reside in West Durham.
Timetable details for Southern Railway effective April 6 1905 list trains from Durham N C to Greensboro Salisbury Raleigh and more with connections to Richmond Norfolk Washington and other points. Includes sleeper service Greensboro Raleigh dining car notes and agent contacts in Durham Charlotte Raleigh and Washington.
A discussion of Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for women claims its formula is printed on bottle wrappers and stands up to expert scrutiny. It notes no alcohol or habit forming drugs and cites endorsements from leading physicians across schools. A free booklet detailing ingredients and professional approvals is offered by mail from Dr. B V Pierce in Buffalo New York.
Effective Sept 6 Southern Railway will start through Pullman sleeper service between Raleigh North Carolina and Atlanta Georgia. Sleeper on train 139 Raleigh 4 05 pm and on train 43 Greensboro arriving Atlanta 6 25 am. Northbound on train 44 Atlanta 9 25 pm arriving Raleigh 12 30 noon next day. Train 43 links Salisbury with train 35 for Asheville Knoxville Chattanooga Memphis Cincinnati Chicago and other points. Reservations via W H McClaine Raleigh or R DeButts Greensboro Vernon T P A Charlotte.
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