LET HIM WHO HATH NO NERVE FOR THE FIGHT, DEPART.
VOL. 2.
DURHAM, N. 1 C, FRIDAY EVENING, DECEMBER 9f 1887,
NO 190
JIT LOOK AT THIS !
A New and Complete Line ol
AT
P ie HD rD n 9
WEST OP-
Hotel
.15
Glaiborn. g
We invite your attention to
our large and elegant stock
of Carpets up stairs, where
we have ample space to
show them.
Our patterns arc very select, and prices shall be made to
suit the buyer. "Will hare them cut and made if you so
desire. Come and make your selection before the
Stock is broken.
4k - "
Respectfully,
va7
P. S. Also every department, filled with a new and ele-
jant assortment of
DRY GOODS, NOTIONS, ETC.
Remember that my Stock ia entirely new, having sold ont
my interest in the late firm of Ellis & Muse.
Very respectfully yours,
TP
W
o -LI- o
ism
Durham at.Silar City. . V
Durham swept the deck at Silar
City Fair. She met tie enemy and
he was her s two .gold medals, and
the praise of all. The clever Captain
R. B. Saunders represented the Dur
ham f ertilizer Company.' The buu
fertilizer .won the gold medal offered
p . . i: l! i i. j k-J U
rowth of oorn, wheat and tobacco.
Liu's fertilizer will be more largely
used in the Ftate and out of the State j
nex$ year, than during any previous
year.' The people, appreciate its
merit. , ' . 1 ' . " u
Mr. L. G. Colo, represented R. F;
Morris & Son. This company had a
handsome display of tobaccos and .
snuff and was awarded a gold medal
or same. If reports are true, Mr.
Cole represented his house in a happy
and intelligent manner. The goods
of this firm are honest and eagerly
sought by the home and foreign mar
kets, Durham does the handsome
thing on all occasions. It is her way,
ft ta.
nas Deconie a naDic, ana sue can t.
help it. ' ' ,
Kln4 Words.
The Pittsboro Home says of two
Durham Representatives at the SiUr
City Fair:
Our old tnend, Capt. It. li. Saun
ders, was on hand representing the
Durham Fertilizer Company Since
he has been general manager tne c
pacl'y ot the establishment has hetn
more than doubled. It has the best
machinery in the South, and for
corn, wneac and toDacco, us oranas
are unsurpassed by any sold in the
State.
R P. Morris & Son bad a yery
bandome display of smoking tobac
co and snuna. Mr. 1 u. uoie, a
Chatham boy, represents this house
in a polite and intelligent manner.
We are glad to recoguiza in him a
young man 1 1 good morals and nign
business qu-ilincHtiDnp.
Another Irish Editor Sentenced.
Dublin, Dec. 8. El win Harrine
ton, M. P was tried in Tralle Court
to-day on the charge of publishing
in his paper reports of meetings of
suppressed branches of the National
lieacue, 'In1 dtfciidant s solicitor
objected to the proofs offered of his
.l!..l'.nilt It... tk
ruled the objection. , The solicitor
then withdrew from the case. Mr.
Harrington wis found cuilty and
rentenced to one mmths imprison
ment, without hard labor. Notice
was given ot an appeal from the sen
tence. '
Chris traas is Coming!
But the following goods for Xma
have already arrived at the Racket
Grocery and are being s ld at aston
ishingly low prices : , Plain and fancy
candies, pres'rreB arid jellies, plaiu
and fancy ewes, flavoring extracts of
all kinds, currant?, rauens, nuts arid
green fruits.'.; For further .informa
tion see advertisement in another
column. V, K. T. B. is an unmis
takable factv ,
d6 2w v - i . W. II. Pboctor.V
' Ladle .
You can getSeedlws raisins, orange
peel, lomon p el, citron, cuirentH,&o.
tor making.cakes at C L. II nig.
the City Confectioner. d61t
' Santa Claus,
Can be found at Gresham's in all
bis glory. His stock of toys can't L
be beaten sis stock of "confection
eries is large. 1 The best supply of
fruits, nuts, ; raisins cannot be ex
celled. Her can sell , at Richmond
prices to the jobbing trade and save
them the freights. ; ', d62t.
Cakes, crackers, plain and fancy
candies, nuts, &c, at C. L. Iloenig,
the City Confectioner. d6tf..
, I mt .
: Sugar at Ferry's for 5 cts a pound
Gen. tSoulanger to be Minister of
War.
Pari?, Dec 8, It is stated that
M, Goblet, who has undertaken the
task of forming a minUtry, intends
to demand that Oen. Buulaogcr shall
oe minister oi war. jm. raui ae itou-
edge has resined the presidency of
the Patriotic Leazue because of a
disagreement with the executive com
mittee In relation to bis action dur
ing the Presidential crisis.
Congress Aojourni Till Monday.
WisniNGTO, Dec 8. Sexate.
After the reading of the journal and
presentation of a few department
communications, the' Senate, on mo
tion of Mr. rarwell, adjourned till
Monday next.
Wasiiikoton. Dec 8. Housed
The House adjourned at 12:20, until
Monday, after the introduction of u
tew resolutions relating to amend
ment of the rules.
Old lirulti.
We are told that portions of Wac-
camaw township in Columbus county
are infested with bears to such an t-x
te-t as to ciuse great annoyance to
uj iii a p"onie ine.r ravages nave
been committed mainly near wbere
Waccatnaw River enters Green
patnp. They have carried off con
siderable quantities of stosk and al-
though the hunters have killed eleven
bears in that vicioity wit'iln the last
month, the depredations of these ani
mats continue. It would be a gord
place for some of our local Kimros
to go and try their skill. Wil Re
view.
Pig feet, tumins. annles.swtct and
Irish potato?, oniout, beets, Ac . at
W.J. Wyatt&Co. 027
Fruit Trees.
A fiae lot of Lindler fruit and
apple trees for tale cheap. Apply
at 1(10 bdes OUlCO.
Ker. j, Uuy returns to Lexinr
too station for another jeir. 'lfao
lilt of appointments haj not been
I u' li bed. No other announcements
can be made this we.k. Davidson
P. W. YADGiliN, Pn. G.
DruggisT
Durham, N C,
i ....
I take the liberty of announcing to
the public that I have Just return
ed from the Northern Cities
where" I selected one of
the largest stocks of
Holiilay :-: Goods
Ever offered on the Durham market.
Our stock comprises the latest
American and European No v
elties, such as
CBMSTHAS CARDS.
BRDXZI CAED ItlCnVEES,
DBES3I50 CASES, -
, M ABBLI iTATOABr.
JfAXICUEIgXTI,
BomviAS VASES,
crjrr ax ooilib boxes,
PLAQUES.
W0XK BOXES,
WB1SX Q0LDEB3.
AID KAXT OTHER XOVELTIES TOO kOf.
XROrS TO MESiTIO.
All the above are new designs, baring
arrived ia this country a few dajs
befort they were purchased.
TfiiaieCorPiMteiloEi-
P. W. VAD6HAN.
Oh I Ain't It Nice
i
To be able to get what you want
when you go shopping 7
Try Whitaker,
THE INIMITABLE.
Mackerel. Salmon, Mullets, White
Fish, N. C. Roe Herring, Sau
saget Tripe, Pigs Feet, Souse,
Smoked Beef Tonsroes. .
Breakf. ist Strips, Dams, Shoulders,
U jd t tab, yrun, Molasseji, Buck-wheat.
ANYTHING HEART CAN WISH
FOR TO EAT.
OUR
Entertain Streams of Vis
itors. -:
J I u LmIv fi I V I My
MAIN STREET.
The Rambler after Bargains will find us
RJEADQ UAMTEMS
Por Dress Goods. Silks and Velvets. Shawls.
Jackets and Short Wraps, Corse's, Hosiery
auu vjiu vcsi auw um, in ciiiiiib mu jju y
Flannels' and -Biankats.;
Ladie3 and Misses Merino and Muslin "
Underwear. ,
We invite the world to buy
our iamous line ot bhoes.
Ladies,48011
iUOilAS BOLTON'S FINE
6H0ES, CELEBRATED FOR
laKlR COiliilNATION OF UN".
oUiiPASSEDCFi I'lING EXCEL-
uENCE. blYLE, ORKalAN-
billP AND QUA LI IT OF
" MA'lEiUAL.
.. . mwH .
We are also agents for KBrConAaLrKfa
Ladies', Misses and Children, and Burt and Packard and L.. Boydens' Fine
ouuen xur iun anu uoys. Examine our own warranted
$3,00 SEAMLESS SHO
They are made of the best tannery calfskin, dongol tops. ajHJ oak leather
outer and inner soles, so'ia leather counters rnd heels. Tne best silk us jj
in s itching the vamps and tops, and warraated. Hats Capi, Trunks,
and Gents' Furnishing Goods. Fwllows & Oj.'s and Earl & Wilson's Cu2a
and Collars. Best goods in the world Customers sare to meet
polite attention.
v . .-. . '-
Yours, most truly,
JONES & LYON.
Dy Goods Notions
And Shoes. You can find the best line of Dry Goods in
. town at
,S &-.RAWLS.
BOWEH
You can find the best stork of Bots and Shoes at
BOWERS & KAWLS.
We are soiling Holt's Plaids at CJ cents per yard. Only a
few yards of Sat tine left, at 9 rtnts, cost you 15 cents
elsewhere. It would take th s whole paper were
ws to attempt to call over our many bargains
so come right along and tee far your
self. You can always find the lar
gest, the best, the most com
plete and the
CHEAPEST
Stock of Goods in town at the new store of
BOWERS &RA WIS
- aroxiixr A3crr