Protracted meetings and community notes from Rougemont
The Rougemont area reports sickness among Mrs. John Rhew and Mrs. E. W. Thacker, with speedy recovery hoped. Protracted religious meetings begin at Rougemont and Bethany Baptist with Rev. Hoyle and Rev. Harris assisting. School opens under principal Mrs. Rufus Bowen, while locals travel to the Jamestown exposition. Community happenings include fishing, Bible sales, piano purchase, and local anecdotes about crafts, drainage, and a horse aging belief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rufus Jeffres
Durham
H. L. Carver
Joe Timberlake
Norfolk
J. K. McCutchen
Virginia
Hoyle
Bethany Baptist Church
E. R. Harris
Hamlet
Kathleen Jones
Redmountain
J. J. Thacker
John Rhew
E. W. Thacker
Rougemont
Rufus Bowen
Deaths and court actions shadow North Carolina community
A chaotic report from Tar Heel State notes the illness and death of Rey Dea and wife Cecelia Blue, both tied to typhoid. Court actions include C. J. Tilley and Prof Allen fines, Shields bond, and local arrests for affray, drunkenness, and disorderly conduct. The piece links burial rites, family hardship, and ongoing legal proceedings in Durham area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof. Allen
Shields
Richmond Day at the Virginia State Fair Plans
The Richmond Fair Week in Richmond October 7-12 includes Richmond Day on October 9 with schools and city offices closed. Merchants urged to decorate as factories suspend operations to boost attendance and festive spirit. Durham to field a strong baseball team for next summer as a state league member.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Bryan
Durham
Death of Mrs Fannie Peed in Granville County
Mrs Fannie Peed of Knap of Reeds Granville County died Wednesday night aged 63. Burial occurred Thursday at 3 pm near her home conducted by Rev C W Robinson. She left one daughter Myrtle and was a daughter of the late J C Cozart. She was aunt to Mrs J C Handley and Mrs E C Piper of this city, who attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Peed
Knap of Reeds
Granville County
C. W. Robinson
Peed
Myrtle
Death of Mrs Bettie Barbee at age fifty
Mrs Bettie Barbee wife of P B Barbee died at her home two miles east of Durham last Friday evening at 7 45 after cancer surgery. She left a husband six children and other relatives. Remains to Ashbury for interment at the church Saturday afternoon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J. Tilley
Aeat
Watts
Graham
Cecelia Blue
West Durham
Morganton
Blue
Bettie Barbee
P. B. Barbee
Durham
Asbury
Death of Mrs Hughes Amid Typhoid Battle on Angier
Mrs Hughes aged 23 died Saturday at 11 45 PM after typhoid fever at home on Angier Avenue. She leaves a husband and a two year old son. Funeral by Rev J W Autry of Branson Methodist followed by burial at Creedmoor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S.C. Hughes
Angier Avenue
Trinity College Wins Second Battle With Durham Hosiery Team
In a Saturday game Trinity College defeated Durham Hosiery Mill in a rare early rivalry tilt. It marks the second meeting with each side holding one win, setting up a decisive rematch next Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Durham Hosiery Mill
Trinity College
Judy Elf Die
Walnut Cove Man Fatally Struck by Baseball
C. T. Willis, an 82 year old Walnut Cove resident, was struck on the head by a baseball during a game at his home Saturday. He died at 3 a.m. after a head injury caused brain hemorrhages though skull was not fractured. Willis leaves a wife and several children. burial followed with Dr. A. G. Jones and John A. Burton assisting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Walnut Cove
C. T. Willis
A. G. Jones
E. Poole
Willis
John A Burton
Mrs Wilson Dies in Edgemont After Brief Illness
Mrs Wilson died in Edgemont Friday morning after a brief illness. The funeral and burial were held Saturday.
McClure's Magazine Ad Seeks Men Women and Youth
Wanted readers to represent McClure's Magazine with payment details and an address at 67 East 23 Street in New York City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McClure’s Magazine
East 23 St
New York City
What Our Reporter Saw in New York Paint Factory
A visitor describes an L. and M. Paint plant in New York claiming production of 10,000 gallons daily. The process uses L. & M. Zine hardener and white lead to create durable paint. They state that 3 gallons of linseed oil yield 7 gallons of paint at under $1.20 per gallon and offer free repainting if paint fails. Sold by Mackney Brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hettie Rogers
A. Barton
A. G. Satterfield
Ives Bessie
Hettie
New York
T Poaiert
Slis
Mackney Brothers
Imrhan
Also Mentioned on This Page
J.P. Bussey
South Carolina
Roger Wilkerson
Mollie Satterfield
Roper
R. I. Satterfield
Charlie
Lula
R. E. Jones
Rey Dea
Lyon Street
E. R. Leyburn
Tilley
Tar Heel Council No. 2, Jr. 0. U. A. M
Sam Taylor
Joseph King
Bob Marrow
King
Taylor
Marrow
Elia White
Pendergrass
Granville
5. G. Hughes
Edgemont
Ney
B. N. Duke, Pres
J.B. Duke
Pre
Y. E. Smith
J.S. Manning
American Tobacco Company
Durham Cotton Mfg. Company
Haywood & King
Southgate & Son
Merican Tobacco Co
Citizens National Bank
Depository OF the People
County OF
City OF
United States OF America
U. S
Home Savings Bank
Durham, North Carolina
George W. Watts
John Sprunt Hill
W. W. Whitted
T. B. Peirce, Jr
Katie L. Johnson
East Main Street
Durham, N. C
DeVoe
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!