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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 04, 1908
Page
2
The Durham Recorder notes campaign rhetoric and local reform talk as Republicans face criticism and voters weigh liberty and duty. In Lenoir, Mrs. Pomeroy Ferguson was struck by a freight engine tender, jammed under wheels but survived with serious injuries and no broken bones.
Readable guidance from Wade H Caldwell of Wayne County on saving pea vine hay. He argues outdoor storage is best, details a six to seven hundred pound stack method, and emphasizes rapid, low labor harvesting with minimal weather loss.
In Winston-Salem on September 1 a 17 year old Poindexter, son of a county resident, allegedly attempted to assault Bettie Lancaster in Walker Town nine miles away. He wooed her brother for a hunting trip then pursued Bettie when refused. Her brother shouted and a gun was snatched but unloaded, Poindexter fled and was hidden by kin as families seek a compromise.
Mr J. 0. Brock of Wilmington visited the city this week to supervise the wiring of the new hospital. An old Durham man, he has many friends in the area and is in charge of the project.
J. W. Milliner moves with family to Burlington. Judge E. B. Jones hosted by Mr. and Mrs. R. L. Flowers at a Thursday dinner. W. G. Bramham recovered enough to go out after illness. Gentry Brothers performances drew large crowds on Tuesday. Durham Confederate veterans to meet at the courthouse next Saturday to discuss important matters. Miss Viola Ladd wed Robert Dezern last Tuesday night in a quiet home ceremony. Southern railway changes Sunday to improve westbound connections. 6:30 departure shifts to 5:15.
The seven weeks old infant of Mr. and Mrs. L. C. Oldham died Tuesday evening after a short illness. The funeral and burial were held Wednesday afternoon conducted by Rev. E. R. Leyburn of the First Presbyterian Church. Interment was in Maplewood cemetery.
Old books papers relics furniture urged to send lists of wanted or for sale items. Southern Book Exchange operates in Raleigh North Carolina and offers school books at half price or exchange deals.
An advertisement touts Golden Medical Discovery as a liver and stomach booster. It lists ingredients like Golden Seal and Bloodroot, claims no alcohol, and cites medical authorities endorsing its use. It invites readers to send address for free books and notes compatibility with constipation remedies.
Notice states an application will be made to the Governor to pardon Ed Horton who is currently serving a robbery sentence. Winston and Bryant, August 18, 1908, Attorneys. Salvage salesmen sought to manage Harvey Oil Co. interests in Durham and nearby counties Cleveland, Ohio.
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