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Newspaper

Durham Recorder

Location

Durham, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 13, 1907

Page

2

Durham Advertising Rates Notice

Public notice lists subscription rates for the Durhm Journal and advertising rates upon application. Includes posting date and mailing classifications under 1903 rules.

Unglorified Spinster and Durham News Highlights

The piece hints at a forthcoming article in the next issue about old maids, notes the mayor’s busy term and a day off, and reflects on Durham’s changes from Smoky Hollow to new districts. It reports Connie W. Page's death as a notable loss, discusses ongoing commencement plans, local housing shifts, a lawsuit by the son‑in‑law of I. E. Emerson for alienation of affections, and a push by city officials for a meat and milk inspector amid health concerns.

Durham County Connie W. Page Durham Mr. Page City Board of Health Board of Aldermen Durham Dry Goods Company Main Street City of County of Durham State of North Carolina G. M Moffitt J. J. Bryant Grimes State of North Carolina ROYAL Marine

Horner Faces Criticism Over Valuing Death Future

A letter criticizes Horner for placing a monetary value on his child's death, noting the loss of sympathy despite not judging the case's merits and deferring to the courts for resolution.

Horner

Local man Irvin Cole bound over for false pretense

Irvin Cole appeared before Justice Owens on charges of obtaining money under false pretenses. Bound over to the Superior Court in a $200 bond he could not meet, he remained jailed while awaiting grand jury action. Cole allegedly posed as an officer and demanded $1.25 from Sparrow to “fix” matters, a claim prompting an arrest. An elderly offender, Cole previously served time for obtaining clothing under false pretenses from T. J. Lambe.

Irvin Cole Owens Cole Sparrow T. J. Lambe

Heavily Fined After Oxford Warrant Arrest

Louis Parrish was arrested by Officer Klapp on an Oxford warrant charging assault with intent to kill. In court he was found guilty of three offences and fined a total of 43.20 dollars, then bonded and released to return to Durham.

Louis Parrish Klapp Oxford Parrish Durham

Marriage at Gorman between Miss Rebecca Peed and Mr Amed Tilley

At the residence of Mr and Mrs J H Holloway in Gorman on Tuesday afternoon, Miss Rebecca Peed married Mr Amed Tilley with Rev Jesse Weatherspoon officiating. The groom, a prosperous farmer from near Bahama, is well regarded, and the bride is described as highly accomplished with many friends.

J. H. Holloway Gorman Rebecca Peed Amed Tilley Jesse Weatherspoon Bahama

The Best Fair Yet at Richmond State Fair

The state fair in Richmond Virginia runs October 7 to 12 featuring mammoth cattle sheep swine and poultry displays a large merchant and manufacturer exhibit free vaudeville acts a clean midway and many races and events to entertain thousands of attendees.

Richmond

Grand Circuit Horses Ship to Virginia State Fair

A large number of Grand Circuit horses will be shipped from Columbus to the Virginia State Fair in Richmond, October 7 12. The event promises the greatest southern display, with plans to transport an express train from Hamilton Ontario carrying over 100 high class runners.

Columbus Richmond South Ham Ontario

Local notes on arrests and estates from Durham area

Vernon Lee was arrested on whiskey selling charges and released on $200 bond. W G Bramham qualified as administrator of W W Ellington estate with a $3000 bond. James Southgate sustained a broken rib during a summer in New York State and is en route home. Bud Dezern eluded arrest over witness influence for whiskey cases. Frank Benn tried on beer selling charges before federal authorities and bound over. Gilbert A Rosser, a Durham resident living at Level Run Va, has died aged 33. survivors include wife Mamie Miller, his parents and a brother. funeral attended by George Taylor Rev E M Hoyle and Junius Moore.

Vernon Lee W.G. Bramham W. W. Ellington Durham James Southgate New York State Frank Benn East Durham Uncle Sam Gilbert A. Rosser Level Run Mr. Rosser Mamie Miller Messrs George Taylor E. M. Hoyle Junius Moore

Sale of Edgemont land at Durham Court House door

At 12 o'clock M at the Court House door in Durham a tract in Edgemont is offered for sale. It lies west of Peachtree Alley, adjoining John Barbee and others, totaling 2 1 100 acres, with terms: one third cash, one third in six months, one third in twelve months, interest on deferred balance, title held until paid, sale subject to court confirmation. Commissioner H A Fouhee signs the notice dated August 16, 1907.

Court House City of Durham 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 Wig. Co H. A. Foushee

Seamy Cornish Life Through a Quirky Domestic Tale

A Cornish Magazine vignette reveals a strained marriage and local humor. Jenny frets over husband Jan’s late returns while a neighbor recounts dramatic, dangerous encounters at a town inn. the tale mixes domestic tension with colorful rustic speech.

Cornwall Jenny Vivian

Thousand Dollar Flight at Jamestown Exposition Aeroplane Day

The Aeroplane Day at Jamestown Exposition will feature a thousand dollar flying machine cup contest open to global inventors. Ludlow prepares a 40 by 25 foot heavier-than-air aeroplane on a pontoon towable by a torpedo boat, with Capt. T. T. Love narrating the Scientific American contest over Lee's Parade grounds and Hampton Roads.

Aero Club Europe Ludlow Lee’s Parade Grounds Hampton Roads Exposition Grounds Aero Club of America Scientific American

Fisherman Poised for Week of Trout Fishing

A man ready to start a weeklong trout fishing trip is interrupted by his wife who waves old fly papers and jokes about buying tiles for the trip. The scene, relayed as a humorous London Answers note, captures domestic quip over packing.

London

Convict Seeks Pension After Long Andaman Service

A life prisoner in the Andamans, having served many years, was released and immediately filed for a pension claiming long and faithful service as a government servant, despite his prisoner status. The order for his release arrived as the pension claim was made.

Andamans Andras Mall

A Valuable Office Boy Pranks Employer With Note

An office boy slips a note to his employer who is bent over a directory. The note reads Honored Bir Ter pantate ripped. The source mentions Ladies' Home Journal in the scene.

Ladies' Home Journal

The Speedier Term Engitehman In England

In England the phrase stand for parliament is contrasted with Americas run for congress. The New York Press notes Americans move faster in political process while English phrasing differs.

Engitehman England America Congress New York Press

Maud Refuses Quiet Tennis Practice Amid Noise

A fragment references Maud's irritation at noises during tennis practice and a puzzling line about playing with fewer sounds. The text mixes antiquated moral phrases with a casual domestic scene, leaving the exact context unclear.

Paraphrased Health Ad Claiming Woman Ailments Cure

An old advertisement describes symptoms like headaches backaches faint spells and pelvic pain and touts Pierce's Favorite Prescription as a cure. It claims to strengthen regulate and invigorate the female system and offers a free medical advisory by mail.

Dowling Rivie Catgerh Curt la Pierce Peta Sart Plorea Neste

Notice of Administration for Edward Meadame Estate

Qualified as administrator of Edward Meadame late of Durham County. Creditors and everyone in debt must pay immediately and present claims by August day 1908. Notice dated August 6 1907 from The Fidelity Bank as administrator of Edward McAdane deceased.

Edward Meadame Durham County Fidelity Bank Edward McAdane

Also Mentioned on This Page

Uncil Recorder P. Council Smoky Hollow Sugar Hill Little Washington New Town I. E. Emerson Baltimore Emerson Bud Dezern Wood T. W. Wood & Sons, Seedsmen Richmond, Va Edge Mont Superior Court of Robert Goodloe Henrietta Whitted Ptolemy Charlotte Observer Observer Sunday Observer the Observer Co Charlotte, N. C Eve Bia Mantis All Mewedeners Co York Littleton Female College Business Harges Andres J. M. Rhodes Littleton, N New York Hackney Brothers The Durham Photo Supply Co P.C. Durham N.C Department of State J. Bevant Gaiwns Doreel Adee Sunset Magazine Engineers Graduate Pharmacy Frances P. Venable Puesipoirt Chapel Hil North Carolin
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