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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 17, 1907
Page
2
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The writer notes the rising speed limit fine to fifty dollars and questions public support for enforcement, while urging heed of an article from Manufacturer's Record. They critique Democratic party factions, caution against overclaiming governors candidates, and discuss farmer institute influence and party dynamics in Virginia.
In Everything the late issue quotes Col. Al Fairbrother urging formation of a cross party conservative bloc to hold party power and back candidates serving the state. The writer cautions such groups can drift into revolution and be led by unscrupulous figures, inviting danger from worse elements.
A historical excerpt notes that reform was pursued by aligning with one of the established parties rather than creating a new political group. It reflects strategic thinking on party politics and reform methods.
The editorial calls on South business men farmers and manufacturers to unite against populist policies. It warns that railroad expansion stalls capital is scarce and industry lags. It suggests states like West Virginia Tennessee South Carolina Kentucky lead a campaign pledging support for fair dealing and capital protection to lure investment and settlers. Manufacturers Record
Mrs Edna Hurst of Angier Avenue passed away last Friday afternoon after a three week illness from typhoid fever. The funeral was held at her home with Rev G H Church of Edgemont Baptist officiating, then burial at Asbury. She had married about four weeks ago and is survived by her husband her father and one sister.
Mrs Elizabeth Dorsett wife of Newton Dorsett died last Friday morning after a lingering illness at her home four miles north of Durham She leaves a husband and eight children Funeral services were held at the home Saturday morning conducted by Elder T Y Monk and the interment followed at Eno church
Mrs Ada C Barbee aged 80 died last Saturday morning at 11 o clock at the home of her daughter Mrs Dr W D Young in East Durham after several weeks of illness. She was twice married first to Henry Cotton, with one son Dr A T Cotton of Raleigh surviving. Her second husband was William Barbee of Wake county and father of Mrs Young.
Mrs Nancy Rigsbee died last Saturday afternoon at age 74 after a lengthy illness. Funeral and burial were held Sunday afternoon in the family burying ground.
Special Seaboard fares advertise Tennessee Home-Coming Week in Nashville September 23 to 28 offering one first class fare plus 25 cents with tickets on sale September 21 to 28 and valid to September 30. Richmond hosts the Triennial General Convention of the Protestant Episcopal Church October 2 to 23 with similar fare and sale window September 29 to October 5. Washington hosts the International Convention Brotherhood of St Andrew September 25 to 29 with sale September 21 to 25 and a limited September 30 expiry. Norfolk promotes Jamestown Exposition 60 day and 10 day tickets with daily sales plus coach excursion fares at very low rates.
An advertisement extols Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a blood purifier and purifier of the liver and bowels. It claims the formula uses glycerine instead of alcohol and contains ingredients endorsed by medical leaders. The copy urges patient use, promises not to cure advanced consumption but to improve head and throat catarrh and related conditions. It notes the medicine is sold by dealers at reasonable prices.
Through Coach Durham to Portsmouth and Norfolk to Accommodate Exposition travel with special through coachs. Distinct notices for National Association of Cotton Manufacturers events in Atlanta and Washington with fare details and ticket validity. Also Memphis Deep Water Way Convention Oct 4 5 and local travel information. Local visit notes on Rev Culbreth at Raleigh churches and a settled case against N P Boddie over a horse bite with $15 judgment and costs.
Durham County in 1907 orders sale of the Robert Whitted Senior Home Place. Commissioner H A Foushee announces a court confirmed sale of a 52 hundredth acre tract adjoining Barbee Umstead Noell and Golden Belt Mfg Co on Peachtree Alley with terms of one third cash and two deferred payments. Title reserved until full paid. Sale at the Durham Court House door at noon.
A visit to one of the world’s largest paint plants reveals machinery producing 10 000 gallons of paint rapidly and more efficiently than hand mixing. L and M products claim durable zinc hardening, wear resistant white lead results, and affordable pricing. Hackney Brothers in Durham sell the brand, with a church donation noted and a repaint guarantee if defects appear.
Secretary of State certifies the Durham Dry Goods Company, a Durham North Carolina corporation, dissolved by unanimous stockholder consent filed June 4 in Raleigh. G. M. Moffitt listed as agent. official seal affixed.
Qualified as administrator of Elwark McAdams late of Durham County, all persons indebted to the estate must pay immediately and all claims must be presented by August 6. This notice serves to require recovery otherwise. The Fidelity Rank, Administrator of Kawai Me Aden, deceased, issues the notice.
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