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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1907
Page
2
A regional page item mix from Durham North Carolina dated September 24 1907 covers local notices and editorials. It discusses Governor candidate Kitchin with praise for pension work, court delays and divorces, census debates, a Walnut Cove fatality from a foul ball, and county bonds for roads, ending on optimistic convention prospects.
The Fifth district faced a vacancy as candidates pursued the post once held by Mr. Kitchin. Observers note that many contenders are not merely politicians, rushing to announce their bids. The piece also reflects on figures like Mr. Bryan and Mr. Roosevelt, suggesting most public servants never reach presidential stature.
The article urges Southern cotton growers to demand the highest prices, arguing world markets and allied industries reflect rising prices in England and the Continent. It links cotton prosperity to broader regional improvements, including farm dwellings, roads, schools, and churches, noting cotton value rising from 350 million to 900 million dollars annually.
Durham attorneys move to arrange a court session next term as the presiding judge is ill with typhoid fever. The governor may be asked to appoint a substitute to clear the extensive docket and dispose of pending cases.
Attorneys for North Carolina presented evidence before the standing master after reviewing Southern Railway books. They highlighted large 1906 ad payments to The Raleigh Evening Times totaling 6000, with two 2000 vouchers to The Visitor Publishing Company and The Raleigh Times, while bills were shown for The Observer and The Washington Post.
Ed Swaney, an eight year old boy, was playing with a gauged rifle near White Oak Mills when the weapon discharged, blasting three front teeth and part of his upper lip. Left alone at home, he examined the gun out of curiosity. The injury was not life threatening, but caused substantial pain. a physician treated him and eased the pain.
New Bern, Sept 23. Alder man Eugene Williams a proprietor of the Newbern Iron Works sustained injuries when a crane holding a 500 pound iron block slipped and he was crushed. The accident is feared to be fatal.
Danville Virginia September 28 Walter Gibson a 22 year old white brakeman for the Danville and Western Railway was instantly killed at Spray North Carolina while helping unload an express train a heavy box fell on his chest crushing him to death Gibson lived in Leaksville North Carolina and leaves a young wife Also note Mrs C H Norton and family have moved to Danville Virginia to reside in the future Read the Holladay Studio ad in this issue.
Memphis Tennessee Deep Water Way Convention in early October offers one first class fare plus 2 cents with tickets sold September 1st to 8th and limited to October 8th. Washington National Association of Cotton Manufacturers early October fares one and one third first class fares plus 25 cents with dates and limits provided. Richmond Triennial General Convention Protestant Episcopal Church runs October 2nd to 23rd with one first class fare plus 25 cents and Sept 29th to Oct 5th tickets sold, limited to Oct 35th. Washington International Convention Brotherhood of St Andrew late September with similar fares and ticket windows. Norfolk Jamestown Exposition 60 day and 10 day tickets with coach excursion options, plus dining-car service on all trains. Atlanta National Association of Cotton Manufactur- continued.
The ad touts Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery with asserted ingredient disclosures and oath-attested formulas. It promotes cure claims for indigestion mucous diseases and bronchial issues, plus related nostril and throat uses, and mentions travel specials for a Tennessee homecoming week and Seaboard routes via Raleigh to Portsmouth with ticket details.
A merchant invites customers to view their photography, offering to show prints upon request by phone. The note emphasizes customer contact to arrange viewing.
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