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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1908
Page
2
In Durham North Carolina September 11 1908 editorials discuss the Republican convention county ticket and the Trinity College opening. They note flood related bridge losses and road work delays while urging campaign fund contributions and praising school openings and attendance.
Durham merchants favor a Recorder's court noting many voters support the plan. They acknowledge risks of concentrated power but argue the right to jury trial remains and small cases could be resolved quickly instead of costly delays.
Rumors swirl that Republicans will nominate a solid slate for county offices. Observers say Durham Democrats may gain some posts if voters are not selective, though nothing definite has emerged. The claim's truth remains to be seen beyond political chatter.
Tuesday afternoon at 1 20 Mr B Poland of Norfolk Virginia and Miss Sadie Sacks of Harrisburg Pennsylvania were married by Rabbi H Benmosche at the Jewish synagogue. The ceremony was private with nearby guests and the couple then visited friends in Lamberton after a brief reception at Mrs E Cohen's home.
Washington reports Orville Wright and his brother Wilbur achieved new aeroplane records at Fort Myer including a 62 minute 15 second flight and two hour class sessions. The trials suggest aerial flight progress is rapid and near certain. Also reported are gambling and liquor cases in the city with four men bound over for gambling and Gill Riley jailed on liquor charges.
Large tobacco warehouse sales in Goldsboro this week reached 150000 pounds with prices up, pleasing farmers. Judge W R Allen restores Geo W Whitley to citizenship after a murder conviction. Wake Forest enrollment tops 325 at noon Monday. Roxboro Vehicle and Casket Co chartered with 25000 capital, incorporators E D Cheek E G Long and Dr R J Teague. H L Godwin tours the Sixth District with Agriculture Department experts on swamp drainage and road building. Drainage Convention at Newbern this week precedes meetings. J M Swain, 80, killed by a Southern freight train near Reidsville. Wilson Publishing Co in receivership. linotype sold for 1650. Early North Carolina paper discusses the subject in Washington. W A Wellon, 25, Seaboard Air Line inspector, killed at Hamlet.
Local item notes a fireworks show at Lakewood Park this evening. Other notes report the burial of Sallie Johnson in East Durham after her death Thursday, the Academy of Music opening September 22 with The Classmate as the opening play, and Bud Lane's plans to study medicine at LaFayette after leaving Trinity.
A old advertorial compares the stomach to a churn and extols Dr. Pierce Golden Medical Discovery as cleansing both. It claims sour stomach taints blood and body, touts cures for skin sores, humors, and dyspepsia, inviting readers to mail for a free booklet from Buffalo, New York.
WANTED FOR CASH All kinds of old books papers relics furniture etc. We sell school books at half price or exchange for others. Send list wanted or for sale. Southern Book Exchange Raleigh N C.
Notice that an application will be made to the Governor to pardon Ed Horton who serves a robbery sentence. Wisston & Bryant announce August 18 1908 as attorneys. Also a separate ad seeks salesmen to work in Durham and Spry Spa areas for The Pervey Oil Co Cleveland Ohio.
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