LOCAL ITEMS,
DURHAM SEYVS, PICKED UP
HERE AND THERE.
Tb Board of County Commis
sioners have been ii session this
week. UrU.i... ' ''''
- That's it-the proper use of
tbe past is to make it a torch with
which to see our war in the future.
Dr. J. T. Harris was called
borne Tuesday from Conference on
account of the sickness of Mrs.
Harris.
The Methodist Conference
acted wisely in returning Dr. . A.
Yates, Revs, li. F. Uumpai and L.
L. Johnson to Durham. They are
doing a grand work and are yery pop
g.
The Centennial issue of the
Favetteville "Obserrer1' is the finest
issue gotton out in the State. It
Reflects credit upon tho enterprise
of Mr. Z W. Whitehead.
Is it possible that seme of the
overseers still act stubbornly and
let the roads go on worked? Has
sot the approach of continued bad
weather put him to thinking! Hate
not the influence of his neighbor
softened his heart a little on this
matter? We think its time!!
New YorkTe'egran: Sep'ember21.
Newton IWer' Hlst io London" wa
nmdneed at the Windsor Theatre last
evening as a sopero lyric spectacular
drama, every effort being put forth
by the mtnagemeut to tbe way of el a
borate stage setting. The company
was strooif and the en'erUiomeot all
that was uf it.
New York Times: September li.
"Lost in London" plrased a great
crowd at tbe Yr iodsor Theatre on
lloodav evening, who enjoyed the
melodramatic story am! acting of
Newton B-ers company & play-d
with much force and energy. The
scenery as good nd nesr, aud antii
ol tbe comeuy cnsrocters enj ybie.
New York Star. Sep'oo-brf, 21,
Last night at tbe inInor 1 beatre,
Newton Boers "Lo-i io London" a
presented by an excellent company,
who gave a virile performance of a
very strong phy. The houe wan
large and tbe play received witn en
thuaium. M
We hope not! We hope some
people are not lileaeoaple out west.
Durham folks we mean; when the
minister was called to marry a rata
who was to be united to his fourth
wife; as he approached the couple
lo said as usual, "Please rise. The
man fidgeted about on his chair, and
filially remarked, "We've usually
sot" Tbe time has cemo when
more enterprises ought to be started
aro yea going to "sot" as usual?
Vot a long ago a young lady
in Durham addressed a letter to
some one in Petersburg, Va and
we are sure the party to whom it
fwas addressed made a growl and
had a wry face at the first inspee
' lion, for she wrote on the envelope,
J'noisonf well! well! it is the joy!
of life, d jn't yoo know; and often
I when the first mists of love begins
to cling around a fellow (he thinks)
there is a keenness retained by the
opposite sex, which makes his frame
totter and sometimes his hair torn
, . white. The dude finds them knotty
j subjects to deal with.
' 1 To night will be a May night;
, all nature will seem glad, and every
body will wear ft fair weather face
at liaio Street Methodist Church.
. When tbe dial of the clock indicates
f the hour of 8, Mr. J. II. King will
be united in the holy bonds of mat
rimony, with Miss Lillie Remington,
Iler. Mr. Uumpans officiating. The
interesting event will be witnessed
, by ft large circle of acquaintances
ind friends, who all join with the
Kecordir in mutual expressions of
regard and esteera for tho young
! cocple, also wishing them many
vears of jy and happiness. Joseph
will soon be the winner, and there
I is one Durham boy that would like
' to have his band; but the game is
I his. and there's no chance -the pulse
I of tbe one will always beat respon
sive to ine omer.
-Pot this in your rine and
iraoV
kmoke to the very bottom! When
Charles Dickens said that all he had
tus etpenencs or every success
f ul man. Nothing is mors imooi
tant to young rasa that they should
larly learn and fully comprehend
this great truth It is step by step,
by toilsome effort added to toilsome
effort, that all sreat achievements
are made. As has been well remark
id, there is no royal road to learn
log. Neither is there any roval
road to tuvthing else of great value
in this' life. Work steady, long
continued and regular application,
Is tho only, thing for which any
thing worth tho having can be
bought There is no great success
tr tar m wituotu great labor,
accomplished had been achieved bv
diligent, patient, persevering appli
cation, ho only slated what had been
Follow the crowd and nut vour
advertisement in our big illustrated
issue. It will be issued on the 18tb
of this month.
Our big issue is drawing adver
tisements from many sections We
want every business man in Dur
ham to have a card in that issue;
Secure your tickets at Black
nail's drug store for "Lost ia Lon
don" Monday nighi. ; Prices 75 cts.
reserved seats. General admission
50c. Gallery 23c.
Capt. L. W. Wise, President of
the Tobacco Association has return
ed from a visit to his brother . in
California. He spent reveral weeks
traveling in tbe northwestern coun
try. His host of friends gave him
a hearty welcome on his return.
The County Superintendent of
Puhlie. Tngtrne.tinn will examine
WRITE antiltrinta for tA.hr'a cur.
tificates on 2nd Thursday in Jan
uary, February, April. July, Sep
tember, October and December, and
colored applicants on Friday fol
lowing. The first examination will
begin on the 12th inst., it being 2d
Thursday. The public tfre request
ed to take notice and govern them
selves accordingly.
The sad intelligence reached
hero yesterday that Mr. A. D. Wilk
inson was dead. He died at the re
sidence of his brother, Dr. J. li.
Wilkinson, in Morristown, Tean.,
I ant Sunday. He was the father of
Mrs. A. 13. Cox, of this place and
Mr. inoaias Wilkinson. Mrs. Louis
Blount and Mrs. T. Ii. Mosely, of
Kaleiga. Mr. ilkinson, lived in
Durham many years, and this an
nouncement will bring sorrow to
bis many friends throughout this
section, tie was. bS years of age.
Uis remtins were brought to Dur
ham tqia morning, and the funeral
took place from Trinity church,
Raleigh Visitor: Mr. Beverly D.
Smith, who formerly resided and was
well known here, but who now re
sides in Columbia, a C, was arrested
in that city yesterday by detectves,
sod placed in prison.: litis cbarg
ed ub baviogc.immi.ted a murder
in tbe Bute of Indiana in January
last. At tnai time Mr. Hinita was
working at his trade the jewelry
ou.inees ia too store at toe corner
of Wilmington and Uargett street.
Since writing the above we learn
that Mr Smith was arrested last
3turd y night acd released yester
day on telegram sent by Mr. W. T
Woodward, of this city. Quito a
large number of emigrants paated
throogu the city on Saturday night
last from the eastern part ef the
Slate, bound fit llisiisuppi. An
other large crowd will leave this
city and vicinity to-morrow night
for the same State Logan, elder
sua of Mr. J. C L. Uanis, bus been
Appointed as page in the United
btaie Senate at a salary ot f 75 per
month.
WIT ATT & IJUOS.
Heavy Groceries, Feed Stuffs Sc.
This firmly established progret Ive
drtu which tias had such remarkable
eucceto in the pushing city of Dur
bm, is compwed of W J. VYyatt
a id bis brother, M. C w"yatt, who
are natives of tbe beautiful city of
vaa, u va'ivat mi iwnu vPI VJIU.
From that city, these two gentlemen
came to try their fortnnes in the
Joung and thriving sister city of Dur
ten. Bringing with them all tb es
sential elements ot u res, push,
plucR. probity and perseverance.
combined with the neces a-y capital
and intimite knowledge of tbe gen
tral grocery trade, there could have
been but one result, and that was
success, it is to sucu arms and tucb
oU'ioese bouses as that of Wyatt
Bro.a that Durham owes much of
tbat remarkable prosperity which has
beea a source of wonder and sur
prise to others. Such busioesiBouas
not only draw trade which constantly
increases, but tbey retain it after it
bas ones been d awn, which is the
only source of firm and enduring
profpeniy. it ia mi seeping, noid
ng and retaining a trade tbat reu
derebasiuets nouses a permanent
success ana makes tbe steady and as
surdi prosperity of a city.
Mesars-nyau Bros., are general
dealers doib anoiesaio and rvuii in
even thing that can be included un
der tho name or heavy groceries, and
also they carry overvtbinjr tbat can
be comprised uoder tbe general class
of feed stulb, seeds, Ac Their large
and extensive stock, probubly tbe
laruea in tbe city, is always offered
at tbe very closest figures, aud the
wholesale and retail bujerwill find it
to Lis advantage . I ways to give this
arm a uiai. Eligibly located, del
ing fairly, bontstly and honorbly
with all and at all times, they have
increased their buduess mora than
100 pr cent: since 1887 and are
mors than evir now deserving of
patronage.
Their confectionery slors it in ths
Jones K ramer buildi ntr. Is a beautv
filled with ail ths sweets and fruits
that can bo collected to tempt ths
taste of mortals. It is literally filled
with candies, plain and fancy. raU
sins ants, figs, oranges, baoanoas, Ac
Ibis is a Has place for hadjturters
for Christmas! confectioneries, both
wholesale and retail, we bny in
large qnantities and can offer at Bal
timore or Richmond prices, freight
added. Give th m a culi.
Wood. . .
Subscribers, living near Durham
are requested to bnng us wood and
pay their subscription. You can do
this and pay an honest debt.
Lost In London.
The theatre going people have a
nice treat in store for them Monday
night, Newton Beers "Lost in Lon
don. . It is a fine play and is draw
ing crowded houses wherever they
go.
Free Mail Delivery for Durham.
Col. W. A. Albright our efficient
post master appeared before the
city Aldermen last night and in
formed them that Durham, under
the law was entitled to free mail
delivery. In fact she pays over
$2,000 for postage more than the
laws require. The Board ordered
nil in Tir i
wvj Attorney manning to take pro
per steps to have the system secured.
Hurrah for Durham. Hip, hurrah
three times.
Third Baptist Church Organized
The Baptist of Durham have
erected a comfortable, seat church
in East Durham, and named it
"Third Baptist Church. Last Sun
day, Rev. J. L White organized
the church and the following officers
were elected Deacons, Messrs. W.
J. Wyatt, J. I. Crutchfield and J.
A nsley. Mr. Stone was elect
ed clerk, W. J. Wyatt, Treasurer,
Mr. J. l. Crutch held, buaennten
dent of Sunday school. The church
is in a healthy growing condition.
Truly Durham is a city of churches.
There ia bow an interesting revival
going on at the church and will be
. i mm mm m
continued xor several days days.
Your Are Itlght llrother.
Our special 5,000 edition will con
tain a write np or advertisement of
nearly every business house in Dur
ham. Durham Retokdei-
That is the ind of people the Dur
iuuiih. -.ig, . urjsre wiue awaae
aud ever alive to their own interest
and the interest of tl.eir town; and
vurnsm is to day one or the beat ad
vertised and best known to ni nn tha
globe. Wo suppose when Mr Hack
ney talked with bis people about gel
Uoc out a trade edition of
tor tbe good of bis town, they did not
What good will it dor "How much
money da yoo want out of me V and
uuourea oi iue questions all rf which
ftere meant to out him t,tr ni A.
fe tt the scbeme. Bis statement that
this peciaT issue "will contain a write
op t advertisement of nAarlvr
bnsiness House in Durham" shows
that be was vol.Henderto Quid
, Obituary.
M a, II B Walker, wifa nf PMIn
n. .. .. . . . r
waiter. died at berhome on ijtt
Hivcr.Oct. 17th. 1889. in th 7Mth
year of her age. So o was a member of
a I. - t a . . an a ..... .
iue i rotcttant episcopal Uburcb for
52 lears. and it ia tha teatimnn nf
oo wno anew n r mat soe lirtd tbe
life of a Christian and was a true and
devotod wife and mother. She was al
ways ready to vi it the sick and help
tbe needy, and was a trnaind s-ena-.
ouiDeigaoor and mend, r or months
soe nad suuered a great deal and oft
en express a willingness to depart
from this life of pain and sickness and
DO Wltn UOd. tier Wish hu hoan
fulfilled, however, for her body sow
lies within the crave and th inirit
baa returned to tho God who gave it.
one leaves a husband (with whom
the live! for over K2 ara ami fla
children to mourn her death, and
may tbey so live in this life, that in
the life which is to come, they may be
with her, where the wicked ceass
from troubling and the weary are at
. .
I Mb
Wb? UnnlS aara S-txrtai (Mm It,
Or ka at dua'a alatwii
Tta kl Ik idm Umi taw m3.
To ail Um ia kia arat.
Lcl Hm pals, aT Itf, art pa-4,
All bar ar ara o w a'ar,
P-lk a-4 a.ll kaklaS ar a
UtM aa4 aafl rtatf ara m BMf.
A. FklCND.
$2,500 Howard for a Lost Cat
Ths equivalent in English money
ot $2.500. was once offered by ao old
lady.in London for the return of a
favorite cat which had been stolen.
People called her a ,'crrnk,Baod per
haps she was. It is unfortunate tbat
one of the gentler sss should over
gain this title, yet many do. It is.
however, frequently Pot their fault,
Often functional derangements will
apparently change a woman's entire
eaturo. Don't blami suck sulferers
if they aro "cranky," but tell them to
ass Dr. Fierce s Favorite Prescrip
tion, which is an Infallible remedy
rr "femafe weaknesses." It wtl
soon re-tore them to their normal o'n
dition; It Is warranted to give satis
fsctioo in every case, or money paid
ior win do returned.
Dr. Piero's Pellets, tht oriirina
and only gf nuin Little Liver Pills;
cents vusjonea aosa,
Look Here!
Hyacinths. Tulips. Lilies and oth
er Bulbs for Fall planting. Ever
greens nd Magnolias Koses etc,
Bouquets, tu'tbwers, Floral Designs,
made uo at short notice. Orders per
telegram promptly attended.
U. bTEINMBTZ, .
dec 4 2m Florist, Raleigh, N C.
Mules and Horses for
Sale.
I have a large number of mules
and horses for sale cheap. Call and
examine them.
W. T. CAERINGTON,
dec. 4-lt Durham, N. C.
SALESMEN WANTED.
to canvacs fur the sale of Nursery
Stock! Ftcudy employment guarsn
teed. UOUU FAY for successful
men. piily at once stating age.
Mention this paper
ALABAMA NUKSEKY CO.,
Hunt8iille,Ala.
OPERA HOUSE.
ONE NIGHT ONLY.
MONDAY EVENING, Dec. 9th, '89
Grand Lyric Production of
Newton Beers'
Lost in London.
IW" k CUE IT PLAT, A CHEAT COHPAKI -t
ISM JENHIE X.EB KASnOLPII.
JACK TUCK Lit-
The English Comlq ie, in his Hum
orous bongs and Urote'qne Uun
ciner.
A Fpecial Lytic Feature rd the Pre
sen tati on will bo tbe Ce ebrated
SOKTH BaiTAX PAS riPEai.VOCRM,
Who will positively appetr All new
Scenery by Lafayette YV, ,'Seavey.
Tbe IJearto Uleakmoor, Homer of tbe
Swart King, Fete of Cotnus, Illum
inated bnow sensation, Job s Vulon.
A Wonderlaad of Dissolving Beauty,
Newton Beers, proprietor, L. U.
Jones. Manage.
Prce, 25, 50. and 75 cents.
Annual statement of accounts
audited by tbe Board of County
Commissioners for Durham cmnty
ror compensation tor tbe year ending
Dec. 1st. 1889.
W. M. Lowe, Chairman, services as
Commissioner, 21 days at 2.00
per day, $48.00
Mileage 200 miles 6c, p. m 10.00
158 00
W. Q. LatA. 24 dava as Com-,
Diesioner, at 2 00 p. day 48.00
Mileage zzn miles at he,
per mile 111.90
159.90
Sidney Scott, 24 days as Com-
misuoner at 2.00 p. day f 18.00
Mileage, 2U miles at oc .
per mile 113.50
B. C. Tilley, 22 days as Com
miasioner, at 2.00 p. day f 44 00
Mileage, 300 miles at
6c, per mile 18 00
IG2.00
W. II. Perry. 22 days as Com
missioner at 2.00 per day f 42.00
uueage 210 miles at oc.
a-jaaper mile 10.50
152.50
No unverified accounts audited.
Fast u ail Lcnsfobd,
Clerk to Bnsrd
OXU ENJOYS
Both tho method and results when
Syrup of Figs is taken; it is pleasant
and refreshing to tho taste, and acts
Ently yet promptly on tho Kidneys,
ver and Bowels, cleanses the sys
tem etlectually, dixpels colds, head
aches and fevers and cures habitual
constipation. Srrup of Figs Is ths
only remedy of its kind ever pro
duced, pleasing to tho taste and ac
ceptable to tho stomach, prompt In
Its action and truly beneficial la its
e fleets, prepared only from tho most
healthy and agreeablo substances, its
many excellent Qualities commend it
to all and have mads it tha most
popular remedy known.
Syrup of Figs Is for tats lo 50c
and II bottles bv all leading drug
gists. Any reliable dmggixt who
may not have it on land wilt pro
euro it promptly for any ono who
wbhes to try it. Do not accept any
utxiiiuie.
CALIFORNIA HO SYRUP CO.
tA nAMtCO, Cil.
ANNUAL STATEMENT
BUCKLEN'3 ARNICA SALVE
ThkBbst Salvi in tha world ior Cuts
BruiMkSores, Uloer,Slt Rheum. Fever
Bore, Tetter, Chapped Hands, Chilblains,
Corn and all kin Jbraptions, and positively
cures Pile, or no tj mjuired. It ii gur
anteed to give perfect satufketion, or money
refunded. P-ioe 26 centa per box.
For sale hvE.BlAxknAlf& Co, DurLam
a r
Gratifying To All.
The high position attained and the
universal acceptance and approval of
.1 ,. A. -1! 1 .
me pievant iiquia iruit , remeay
Syrup i f Figs, as the most excellent
laxative known, illustrate the value
of the qualities on which its success Is
based and areabunnantly gratifying
tceu ilnorir r( Mitt Uompuny
It. I. Rogers Dealer
in Hackney buggies and phaetons.
U.S. Columbas and Single Center
spring vehicles. Ca.l and gat prices
oct 30 tt
Ell:
is' Dry Goods
mporin
Has been removed from the
occvpied by MUSE &
G.C. FARTHINGS.
TEN DAYS SPENT IN THE NOR rtlER MARKETS
in selecting one of the most complete stocks we have ever shown in this
market.
Good Judgment
Has been exercised and fine taste displayed in the selection of goods for the
FALL AND WINTER TkADE.
tJ'!t"c!M",fi.n,iciJ W ' ?ur command, which will enable
as to carry a complete stock in all its details. Improvements have been
madj ia the Store, and tbe
MAGNIFICENT DISPLAY WHICH WE ARE NOW MAKING WILL
' ASTONISH MANY.
OUB BUSHBS1 WILL ItE PUSHED FROM THIS TIME OUT,
Let os haye your attention to
in very stylish combinations in all the new shades.
We would specially call your attention to our new
FREXCH ItOHES, FRr.N tU KOBE, FREXC1I ROBES.
No two patterns alike, just u stylish as any lady could desire.
-WDOXT FAIL TO SEE THEM -Qt
BLACK AND COLORED
Blolro Silks, rassameniarles, Fancy riaids and Persian Silks,
To combine with Dress Goods which we have in stock to open to inspection.
A new and complete stock of
Ladies' and Children's Hosiery! Hosiery! Hosiery!
Come and sec our Stock of
Black Goods! Black Goodsl
ia all wool and silk warp Henriettas, alma
cloths- camels hair, etc
New Stock of Tablo Linens and Towels I The best one dollar kid gloye
wo ever saw. Splendid assortment.
Ladies' and Children's Underwear.
Carpets Oil Cloth, Rugs, Etc
Respectfully,
IV,
ocU9
SALE UNDER EX
ECUTION. By virtue ot two executions In my
hands from the Superior Court of
Durham county, issued on judgments
docketed In said court in favor of O.
O. Farthing and Markham & Foster,
Trustees of Jno. L. Markham (said
judgments wero rendered in attach
ment proceedings in which the war
rants of attatcbuent were levied on
the land herein setforth) I will sell
for cash at tbe court house door in
Durham, N. C, oa Monday Dec. 2d
1889 at publio auction, to satisfy
said Execution and costs, two lots
of land in Ilaj ti, one lot containing
14 acre more or less, the other acre
more or less, formerly owned by the
taid J. W. Whitted.
F. D. MAKKHAM, Sheriff
Oct. 29.1889.
I
old stand to tha fifm tnrmor
SHA.W, Next Door to
the following line of New Goods:
F ELLIS,
DURHAM, N. C,