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Newspaper
Durham Recorder
Location
Durham, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1908
Page
1
A compilation of obituaries and death notices from Durham area readers lists Mrs. Bryant Glenn, Dr. George Landis, Mrs. Hone ycutt, and Mrs. Aubrey Wicker among deceased residents. Details cover ages, family survivors, funeral services, and burial sites. The column notes local concerns and a run of bereavements in the community.
The week sees charges against Foraker and Haskell impacting national races. Roosevelt accuses Haskell of Standard Oil ties, Bryan demands proofs, and a series of statements casts doubt on party motives. Governor Haskell cites federal limits as the row deepens. Subscribe for Tie Receiver.
C. E. Mangum of the Liverman was held up near East Durham on Wednesday night and robbed of 3700. He was shot in the arm and leg but not seriously harmed. Police launched a search, though Mangum offered little description of the assailants.
The Orange County Democratic Executive Committee met in the grand jury room at noon to fill the Clerk of Orange Superior Court vacancy after Major D. H. Hamilton's death. They unanimously nominated Charles Strayhorn and urged Judge Biggs to appoint him until the November election.
The East Durham Cotton Manufacturing Company plans major improvements including a 150 feet square reservoir to hold 1,500,000 gallons of water and the shift from steam to electric motors. New engines will generate electricity and a new engine house will be built. The project progresses rapidly alongside church meetings at Trinity Methodist led by Rev. G. T. Adams with Rev. E. A. Mc Whorter to assist on Saturday.
At the Forsythe home on Fortrell road near the city limits Miss Ona Forsythe and Mr. Robert H. Pope were married last Tuesday night with Rev. W C Barrett officiating. A number of friends attended and the couple will reside with Mr M B Pope until they establish a home.
Mrs Delia Jones, sole daughter of the late I M Cooley, prepares to sue the Southern railway for damages over her father’s death on the rail line near Duke factory. Complaint cites train speed and lack of signals as factors. case to docket next term for trial.
An 1908 trade note shows pure linseed oil offered cheaper by the barrel than in tin cans. Barrel price about 60 cents per gallon versus 1 60 per gallon for can stock. The text hints at blending oil with various additives for paint production, reflecting industry cost dynamics.
White and Brown Leghorn eggs priced at 1.00 per 15 and White and Partridge Wyandotte eggs at 1.50 per 15. Orders taken for future delivery. Y Poultry Farm East Durham North Carolina. B G Briggs proprietor.
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