Died in Albany and Durham School Opened
James E. Gates of Rougemont dies in Albany penitentiary after a moonshining conviction that drew presidential pardon petitions. Durham graded schools reopen with a record 656 students, standard flag ceremony, and a push for enrollment growth. The Farmers Mutual Fire Insurance Association elects L H Battle treasurer, praising his service in Durham's Savings Bank.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jas. E. Gates
Rougemont
Durham
Albany
Gates
Cleveland
Recorder
Lyndover
Lyndover, Near Mr. Gates
James E. Cates
King County Penitentiary
N. Y
United States
Charlotte Observer
Farmers’ Mutual Fire Insurance Association
L. H. Battle
Savings Bank
Lee H. Battle
Bestos Hannon Fire Tragedy At Yore's Opera House
Firefighters in Bestos Hannon Mich faced a deadly collapse when a wall fell as they fought a blaze at Yore's Opera House. Five men died instantly, others perished or suffered hours of agony after rescue. The blaze began late at night and destroyed the building amid thick smoke, while nearby St Joseph aided as alarms spread. A Factory Girl had just closed prior to the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bestos Hannon
Mich
Elon
St Joseph
Personal mentions color the Durham daily life sources
A long list of brief social notes records travel and visits in Durham and nearby towns. Names include Ral eigh Raleigh J s Murray Tosie Taylor Fitchett Lily Parrish Hanks Carr Chapel Hill Dowell Fletcher Cheek Lewis and others. Also notes on funeral services for Mrs. Mary Roberson, local official routines, a West Durham speaking event, and a lightning death of a horse near Oak Grove.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lily Parrish
Occoneechee Farm
Fred Hanks
Tarboro
John Carr
Chapel Hill
Mary Roberson
Herat
Trinity Church
Ev. J. N. Cole
E. J. Parrish
Also Mentioned on This Page
J. E. Gates
Lyndover Lynpover
A. J. Hill
Wm. M. Blalock
D. W. Matlock
Bowling
B. Hill
J. W. Bowling
R.J. Tilley
F. M. Tilley
J. E. Bowling
P. M. Briggs
Raleigh
R. H. Rigsbee
City
J.s. Murray
O&c
Tosie Taylor
Greensboro
J. M. Fitchett
Oxford
E. A. Yates
Cary
May Allen
W. E. Fitch
Jerusalem
Salisbury
J. P. Foucette
Burlington
J. T. Gattis
Durham Steam Laundry
Oxford Orphan Asylum
J. A. White
Southern Road
Buffalo Lithia Springs
J. M Chapman
C. L. Erving
Washington
Baltimore
P. E. Linnell
Columbia
S. C
Spright Dowell
Rev
G. J. Dowell
Aulander
Aulander Academy
Fletcher
Cheek
Arthur G. Lewis
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Carrolina Hotel
Norfolk
Virginia
Board of County Commissioners
Will
West Durham
R. B. Boone
North Carolina
Charlotte
N. C
Southern Railway Co
Southern Railway Ticket Office
N.C
Union
Old North
Wington
Wixston
Winston
Fayetteville
The
Observer
Boyd
Tur
South Bournier Bite
Cea
Memphis
Macon
California
Poor Pullman
Creden
Weldes
Lana
York
Welton
Cape
Ausate
Eoewe Ay
E. C. West
Meee
Sneed & Thomas
Main Street
W. M. Yearby
Macy
Sun
Ohio
Indiana
Illinois
Wisconsin
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Colorado
Arkansas
Texas
Ullman
NORFOLK @ WESTERN RAILROAD
Orto A
O. Otway
Molle Mull
Enace
New York Journal
Bryan and
Sewall
New York
the New York Journal
Richmond, VA
Hermann & Seymour
South Sixth Street
Philadelphia
Virginia College For Young Ladies
Rosnoke, Va
J. I Nissen
Starke
Dixie Plows
Oliver
Clarke
Cole’ S
Ltody
Biocacca Walet
Enentire
J. L. Cole CO
S. York
Memi Ecailem
Arene Steel
Ane Pridgen & Jones
Eames Mansi Dun
West Main Street
Royall& Borden
Cooper Building
Barner Warehouse
Postoffice
Durham County
Corder
Golden Belt
Ovs
Particuars
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