Bragging and political hints stir 1907 Durham talk
In Durham North Carolina on September 10 1907 a civic note criticizes bragging yet discusses political ambitions around the candidacy to succeed Hon W W Kitchin and mentions Solicitor A L Brooks as likely nominee. It also notes newspaper chatter over railroad rate reform and political capital.
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Hon
W. W. Kitchin
A. L. Brooks
Charlotte Observer
North Carolina
Observer
Sunday Observer
Addi
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Jail to fill quickly as court terms set new records
The mayor's court record hints the jail will stay busy, with next term likely to surpass prior session if current pace holds. Mr. and Mrs. George W. Watts have returned from a grand tour abroad visiting numerous foreign countries and places of interest.
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George W. Watts
John Ellis Arrested for Assault and Threats in Paterson
John Ellis of Paterson township near East Durham faced a series of arrests after allegedly assaulting his daughter with a brick and later threatening to kill his family. Bond initially set at 50 dollars, raised to 1000 dollars, with a Keeley Institute treatment plan arranged to avoid further charges.
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John Ellis
Patterson Township
East Durham
Ellis
Miss Bertie
Misses Bertie
Alice Ellis
Justice Owens
Died at County Home Aged Man Johnnie Brockwell
Johnnie Brockwell died at the county home last Saturday night likely aged 101. He spent the last years there and left three daughters and numerous descendants across generations. Funeral and burial were held Sunday afternoon.
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Johnnie Brockwell
Mr. Brockwell
C W Edwards Dead In Leesville Area
News arrived Friday of the sudden death of C W Edwards aged 27 at his father A R Edwards home near Leesville. Funeral was held Saturday at Leesville Baptist Church and interment followed in the family burying ground. He was survived by his father mother three brothers and four sisters.
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A. R. Edwards
Leesville
C. W. Edwards
Leesville Baptist Church
Bound Over in Assault Case Against Barbee and Yearby
The case against Lonnie Barbee and Yearby was tried before Justice Gunter with evidence showing both guilty of assault. The warrant was amended to include both subjects. Barbee fired bird shot at Yearby after Yearby drew a gun. both were bound over to court in $100 bond each.
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Lonnie Barbee
Gunter
Barbee
Yearby
State Fair announces 1900 improvements and sales day plan
The management notes strong public support and outlines October 7 through 12 as the fair dates. Ten thousand dollars is spent upgrading grounds and facilities, with new walks, seats, entrances, and exits. Free midway attractions and races on a mile track are promised, along with larger agricultural and livestock exhibits. A possible last day sales day will feature an expert auctioneer for exhibitors and buyers.
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Virginia
W G Mangum of Granville Dies After Illness
W G Mangum of Granville died last Sunday after several weeks illness from complications. He leaves three brothers four sons and one daughter. The funeral was held at the family burying ground near the old home place with many friends and relatives attending.
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W. G. Mangum
Moriah Post Office
Old Home Place
Thousand Dollar Flight At Jamestown Exposition
Aeroplane Day on September 1 features a $1000 Scientific American flying machine trophy for heavier-than-air craft. Israel Ludlow previews entrants while building a record-setting aeroplane, piloted by Capt. T. T. Love, towed by a torpedo boat on Lee’s Parade grounds near Hampton Roads.
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Aero Club
Europe
Israel Ludlow
Lee's
Hampton Roads
Exposition Grounds
Aero Club of America
Scientific American
W. W. Ellington Found Dead in Room on Church Street
Early Monday morning W. W. Ellington aged about 54 was found dead in his bed in a Church street room. Police and coroner found no foul play and indicate heart failure as the cause. The body was moved to W. J. Neeley’s Broadway home for funeral services this afternoon, with interment in Maplewood cemetery.
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W. W. Ellington
Church Street
Ellington
W. J. Neeley
Broadway
Maplewood Cemetery
Death of Flora G Harden at 24 in Mangum Street home
Mrs Flora Green Harden died after a period of illness at her in law’s Seminary Street residence. She leaves a husband and a three year old daughter. Aged 24, she was a daughter of the late Allen Green. Rev. E M Hoyle conducted the funeral at Mangum Street Methodist Church and burial followed in Maplewood cemetery.
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Flora Green Harden
Seminary Street
Local Briefs Highlight Kitchin Stop and School Move
Hon W W Kitchin visited Gaston county last Monday en route to Dallas for a speech today. Bascom Proctor joins the Bingham school faculty at Mebane this year. Dixon Brothers report an attempted break in at their Chapel Hill Street store last Saturday, with police alerted for future vigilance.
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W. W. Kitchin
Dallas
Gaston County
Bascom Proctor
W. H. Proctor
Mebane
Bingham School
Dixon Brothers
Chapel /Hill street
Vickers
Widows And Wives Quip From Kansas City Paper
A reader quotes a remark about widows making the best wives from the Kansas City Independent. The husband replies he will not die to improve a marriage, reflecting a humorous exchange in a popular journal.
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Kansas City Independent
Glycerine in Dr Pierce Medicines Promoted as Cure Booster
A period advertisement extols glycerine used in Dr Pierce Medicines for enhancing extraction of medicinal virtues from native herbs. It claims demulcent and nutritive properties, aiding chronic coughs bronchial throat and lung conditions. Cautions that cures are not miracle cures and notes supportive anecdotes from physicians.
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Pierce
Ellingwold
M. D
la College
Y Calon
Buffalo
Edge Mount Edgemont House and Lot Sealed for Sale
Durham County Superior Court orders sale of the Robert Whitted Senior Home Place in Edgemont on September 14 1907 at noon at the Durham Court House. Property lies west of Peachtree Alley totals about 2100 acres? with adjoining Barbee Umstead Noell Golden Belt Co. sale on terms one third cash one third in six months and one third in twelve months. Title held until full payment and sale awaits court confirmation.
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Durham
Jana
Edgemont
City of Durham
Durham County
N. C
John Barbee
Tiler Barbee
Barbee
Barbee’s
Robert Whitted
Peachtree Alley
A. K. Umstead
Paul Noell
Golden Belt Mfg. Co
H. A. Foushee
L. M. Paint Factory Tour Highlights Large Scale Output
A visit to a major paint factory showcased machinery producing 10 000 gallons of paint quickly. L. & M. Paint combines Zinc hardener and White Lead for durable coats lasting 6 to 15 years. Four gallons mixed with three of Linseed Oil yields seven gallons at under $1.20 per gallon. Hackney Brothers in Durham sell the product.
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Hackney Brothers
Durham
Notice of Administration for Hawaii McAdams Estate
Qualified as administrator of Howard McAdams late of Martha County, all persons in Hehtet must payment to the undersigned. Creditors must present claims by August 6, tg, to bar recovery. This gth day of August, tgoz, THE FIDELITY BANK administrator of Howard McAdatoe Mereasend.
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Hawaii
McAdams
Mrhan County
Fidelity Bank
Howard McAdatoe
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