Durham Exposition and Manufacturing Outlook in 1889
Durham residents rally for the Exposition to be held October 10 11 and 12 as hopes rise for a manufacturing boom. reports mention new cotton factories heavy rains delaying tobacco curing and progress by Durham Land and Security Co offering land for factory sites amid railroads water works street cars and electric gas plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Watkine
BR. H. Wright
East Durham
Durham Land and Security Eaer
Durham
Rucorpen
Durham Land and Security Co
North Carolina
Atlanta
Lowell
Exposition Appeal Seeks Durham Citizens Help
An appeal to Durham residents urges broad support for the October Exposition on the 10th 11th and 12th. The note stresses money time and counsel from all, noting committee leaders and inviting active participation to ensure a grand success. It calls for securing exhibit space and urges communal effort without delay.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. L. Peay
Durham
Brokes Hall
Trogans
Evble
Fotus
Dso
Locknant
W. W. Fourier
Monoan
J.B Walxer
W.T. Jackwel
John Perk
Rocking Rock and Balancing Stone of Granville County
An account from North Carolina describes a massive forty ton balancing rock on Mayfield Mountain between Wilton and Kittles. The roughly shaped stone rocks when touched and draws local curiosity, akin to a famous Monticello rock noted by the Watchman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
North Carolina
Granville County
Mayfield Mountain
Wilton
Kittells
Monticello
Health bulletin prompts Durham doubt on typhoid fears
The July Durham column questions rumors of disease risk while noting typhoid fever and other illnesses in several counties per a North Carolina Board for Health bulletin. It claims Durham is not reported unhealthy and praises Capt W K Styron’s move to a new store location as Jones & Lyon announce continued public support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James B. Warren
Duke
J. A
Durham County
Jobn Robinson
Sioner
Wade
Durham
North Carolina Board For Health
Iosgate
W. K. Styron
Jones & Lyon
Robey
Spirit of the Age
Raleigh
W. M. Roney
Goldsboro
N. C
Sept. Ltd
Brick School Building Contracted for Durham Colored School
Dr. E. T. White of Oxford North Carolina contracts with Durham Sash and Blind to build a brick annex for the Colored School in Durham. The original school building was damaged by fire some time ago, and the work is linked to the tobacco buyout era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlestea
Rhodes Herndon
Oxford
Little River Bridge
E. T. White
N.C
Durham
Co ‘i
Liver and Kidneys Pemberton’s Lemon and Orange
Sanitary patent medicine advertisement touts Liver and Kidneys Pemberton’s Lemon and Orange as a universal cure. Claims regulate bowels purify blood induce safe recovery from consumption biliousness dyspepsia fever headaches and kidney troubles. Also promoted for female irregularities with “change a life” period relief. Sold by druggists at 50 cents per bottle manufactured by Pemberton Medicine Co. Atlanta Ga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
All
Pemberton Medicine Co
Atlanta Ga
Ready for the Fall Trade in Durham
The Kramer building store room, formerly the Durham Book Store, now houses Messrs. Jones and Lyon with a fine line of shoes and hats. They invite readers to visit their new store to inspect the goods and assure satisfaction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kramer
Durham
Messrs. Jones & Lyon
Coca Wine touted to restore health by readers
In Chattanooga Tennessee Thomas McAfer reports letters praising Coca Wine and French Wine Coca. A reader attributes improved health for dyspepsia hysteria constipation sick headache insomnia and neuralgia after using the product. Dr C A Jyles of Atlanta endorses its mental clarity benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas McAfer
Chattanooga
Tenn
Coca Wine Has Done the Work,” Dr. C. A. &Jyles
Atlanta, Ga
Pemberton
Also Mentioned on This Page
Durham Township
Mangan's Hall
Gaderr
H. Bu
Aml Nartional
Coo
Jenale
Murer
Ots Adcock
Adcocks
W. M. Shipp
Shipp
Vance Superior Court
Granville
Recorders
Recorder
Republican Party
Carolina
Wm. C. Lamb
Nonroxk
Wm. Lamb
Newbern
E. Me. W
All Drug
N. M. Johnson & Co
Haxall Crenshaw Company
Haxall Mills
Richmond
Virginia
BYRD
Haxall, Crenshaw & Clara
12Th Street
Lewy
Dawis
Richmond, VA
Muse & Shaw
Main Street
Stokes Hall
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