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THE .1 JflC RECORDER SEMI-WEEKLY. VOLUME 87. DURHAM. N. C, JANUARY 25, 1907. NUMBER 78. DURHAM CIVIL COURT AT WORK. ! 'i i i J Many Cases Settled this Week-Some Damage Suits Compromised. The work of the superior court of Durham this week has gone along rapidly, and while there were a large number of cases on the docket to be tried at this two weeks' term, many of them have been settled, some of them by trial and others by being com promised. The following cases have received the attention of the court up to Thursday: A divorce was granted T. A. Hutchins from his wife Lula Hutchins. The order made was that the husband be allowed to retain the two oldest children, and whatever property there was, and that the mother be allowed p visit the children once each year. The mother was given posession of the youngest child. The husband had to pay all the costs of the action. The case of George Holloway against the city of Durham for failure to provide proper dis posal of the sewerage of the city, was compromised by Hollo way getting $400. He sued for $1,500. The case of B. L. Duke and the First National Bank of Win ston against E. II. C. Fields. The defendant claimed that the limit allowed by law had passed and the case went off the docket Walter Herbert Weatherspoon was sworn in and admitted to the bar to practice law. Herbert is a son of W. H. Weatherspoon of this city, and a young man worthy of the confidence of the people and he made a record while at Wake Forest College, where he graduated, that show ed that he will win in his chosen profession. The case of T. J. and R. H. Rigsbee, trustees of the estate of the late A. M. Rigsbee, against the city of Durham, on account of the old Kemper corner prop erty. This property is now a part of Church street, the re mainder being around the court house. The city paid $10,000 for this projerty, the appraisers said the value was $12,500 and the trustees were sucing for that amount. The jury decided that the trustees should have collect ed the full amount awarded them by the appraisers $12,500. The case of Mrs. Annie C. TJridgers against the city for damage to her horse by falling into a ditch left open was com promised, the amount asked for being granted. Two suits were non-suited. They were J. W. Burroughs against the Durham Traction -company for failure of the com pany to furnish lights at the Academy of Music, and Norman M.Johnson against the Mutual Reserve Fund Life Association. Millie Davis was granted a di vorce from her husband William Davis. F. II. Smith wanted a divorce from his wife, but the case was non-suited. C. W. Kendall was awarded 113.38 against the Southern rail way. The defendant took an ap peal to the supreme court. J. B. Turner had a suit against the Southern but the case was con tinued. J. W. Blackwell against the Mutual Reserve Fund Association of New York, was compromised. Among callers at this office this week we noted thefollowlng: W. II. Hall, of Stem, Joe Jack son, Northslde, C, II. Allison, Hurdle Mills, W. It. Ward, Ef land, W. P. Gates, Timberlake, J. F. Coleman, Hillsboro, C. II. Rimmer, W. T. and W. C. Haw. kins, Hurdle Mills. SHORT LOCAL ITEMS. Cotton Thursday, January 24, 11 1-4 cents. Marriage license has been is sued for the marriage cf Miss Mary Poe and Wiley Shields, both of this county. Two alarms of fire was sound ed Thursday to which the fire companies responded promptly. Little damage was done. The union plumbers of the city went out on a strike last Wednesday. The cause of the trouble was the working of non union men by the employing plumbers of the city. Plumbers were getting $3.50 per day and junior men were getting $2.50 for nine hours work. Oliver J. Brockwell, and Miss Isabel Clark, both of Orange county, came to Durham last Tuasday evening and while here were united in marriage, Rev. J. J. Carden officiated. After the ceremony was performed they returned to the home of the groom in Orange county. Miss Mary Annie Durham, of this city, was united in marriage to Edward Crawford, of. Orange county, Wednesday. They will make their home in Orange county, where the groom has many relatives and friends. The bride has made many friends in Durham, also in Orange, where she goes to live. The seventeen month old child of Mr. and Mrs. B. W. Dunn died at the hospital Tuesday. The child had been ill for some time and death was not unex pected. The funeral was con ducted Wednesday afternoon and the interment took place in Maplewood cemetery shortly af ter 4 o'clock. John Dezern, whose home was in West Durham, went out in the country Monday to visit his daughter, Mrs. Gaston Carden, who lives about two miles in the country, and at the table eating dinner he fell dead. The fun eral took place from the home in West Durham Tuesday afternoon, and the remains were carried to Hopkins' Grove church for in terment. Dave Horton, who lives several miles in the country, died Sun day morning. He had been ill for several months and consnmp tion was the cause of his death. The funeral was conducted from the home Monday afternoon and the interment took place in the family burying ground near Cole's mill. Mr. Horton was a young man being about twenty one years of age. DEATH RECORD. Strain, loitt i, The weather seems like winter time again. Miss Vida Clements spent Sat urday night with her cousin, Miss Sarah Rigsbee. Mr. D. F. Stone, Miss Ozie Lassiter, of Hillsboro, Miss Tina Ross, Messrs. C. L. Sorrel!, O.F. Ross, W. E. Hodges, W. B. Johnson and S. Furgcson were the guests of Era King Sunday, afternoon. Mr. and Mrs. S. Vaughan visit ed relatives In Wake county Sunday. There was quite a large crowd at the home of C. M. Jones Sun day night. All whiled away the time very pleasantly. Mr. and Mrs. S. W. King vis itcd at the home of J. II. Free man Sunday. Misses Era King and Ozie Las siter spent Monday night In Dur ham with Miss Lassiter'a sister, Mrs. W. C. Cates. Miss Era King spent Friday In Durham shopping. j. w. DAVIS. Mr. J. W. Davis, who lived on the corner of Roxboro and Lib erty streets died Thursday morn ing shortly ofter 1 o'clock. He had been ill for several days and in feeble and declining health for quite awhile. His'death was not expected, however and this announcement will be a surprise to his numerous friends. Mr. Davis was 73 years of age He moved here from the family home place in Louisburg where he now has three brothers and two sisters living. He was a confederate soldier, serving four years in that struggle between the states. In addition to his brothers and sisters he left many other relatives, among these being five children, four sons and one daughter. J. P. CUTTS. Mr. J. P. Cutts died Monday at his home, No. 406 South street, after a long and painful illness. His death had been expected for sometime as he had been close to death's door for several weeks, j Cancer was the cause of his death. The funeral service was con ducted from the home Tuesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock by Rev. E. R. Leyburn, pastor of the First Presbpterian church, and Rev. T. A. Smoot, pastor of Main Street Methodist church. The interment took place in Maple wood cemetery. Mr. Cutts was one of Durham's older citizens. He had lived here some twenty years or more and was ba years of age. He moved to Durham from Harnett county. Mr. Cutts was the son of William Cutts and Mrs. Martha Cutts, who lived and died in Harnett. He left one brother, Mr. Alex ander Cutts, of this county, and one sister, who lives in Harnett. He left eight children, four sons and four daughters. They are as follows: Messrs. H. M. Cutts, of Ashville; F. M. Cutts, Lake City, Florida; J. C. Cutts of Co lumbus, Ga., and William Cutts: Mrs. J. M. Kirkland, of Greens boro: Mrs. J. J. Duke, Mrs.J. T. Ferrell and Miss Flora Cutts, all of this city. His wife also sur vives him. In addition to those named there are many other re latives, who live in Harnett county. Mr. Cutts was a soldier in the confederate army. Since coming to Durham he has served con siderable time on the police force and for-quite a while was ser geant on the force. Since quit ting this work he has been fore man for various grading contract ors in this state and in West Vir ginia. He was held in high es teem by all who knew him and will be missed by those who knew him best. 7renn, of this city. In Person county there are a large number of other kinspeople. The funeral was conducts from the home on Driver avenne Wednesday afternoon, and the remains interred in the Markham burying ground. Rev. J. A. DaiJey conducted the funeral. MRS. E. C. HAILEY. Mrs. E. C. Hailey died at her home in East Durham, last Tues day morning. She was about 63 years of age and had been in feeble health for some time. Mrs. Hailey was born in Person county, was the daughter of Tho mas and Mary Wrenn, was twice married and was 63 years of age her last birthday. Her first hus band was John Morton and of this union there are two children Justice of the peace J.T. Morton, of East Durham, and Mrs Delia Andrews, There are no children of the second marriage. In ad dition to these two children she left a husband and three brothers. The brothers are: James W. Wrenn, of Chilton, Texas; A. N, Wrenn, who lives near Eno river north of the city, and J. C. New Residence Burned. Between 9 and 10 o'clock last Wednesday night the new home of Prof. Ernest TUiett, on Lamond avenue, which was in course of construction and al most completed, was burned. The los is between $3,500 and 4,000, with insurance for $3,000 on the property. It was an en tire loss-. JfThis home was being built by Contractor W. J. Pettigrew and as he hadnot turned over the prop erty the loss falls on him. The home was practically completed and would have been occupied by Mr. Tillett within two or three weeks time. I It is not known how the fire originated but it is supposed that it must have started from fire that was used by the workmen late in the afternoon. Mr. Pet tigrew said that he could not ac count for the fire. He said that there was fire in some of the fire places during the afternoon but that he went around before leav ing to see that it was all out and Ee was followed a few moments later by Mr. Tillett who also in spected for fire and to see that there was no danger. Found la Bad Coadltlsa. J. R. Bailey, an aged man was carried to the hospital last Tues day about one o'clock and died at five thirty the same day. The above tells what actually occurr ed last Tuesday, but does not be gin to tell the story connected with the last few weeks of the man's life. J. R. Bailey and one son ar rived in Durham some time ago, and secured a room over the bicycle shop of H. A. Gaskins, near Five Points. The father was in feeble health and could do no work. The son secured work in one of the factories and ! they managed to get along on what he could make. No one seems to have noticed them on know of their condition until last j Tuesday when the son of the af- j llicted man summoned Dr. N. P. Hoddie, who found that the man was near deaths door. He made arrangements for the body to be carried to the Watts hospital; which was done, but too late for any relief to the sufferings of the sick man. So for as is known they have no relatives in this sec tion, they having come here from Sussex county, Virginia. The remains were buried in Maple wood cemetery. It was a sad case, and one that calls for the sympathy of all people who care for humanity. A small cottage was burned in the Pearl Mill section last Mon afternoon. The house was the property of the Rigsbee estate. The firemen did good work in saving the adjoining property. Tfti Jadgi Cms forceful tinguigi. Jmlge W, It. Simmon of I'im-iutlt', V., told the reporter that t.. & M. faint wan ummI on hii fm.lence in iVj, ami held it color well for n year; he furthermore aaid that $ ear k he wa itulucvd to iim another int and it orry he did, ttecauae the other paint didn't make good. The Jinltfe will now alwaj-a one I.. M., tieraune he know if and defect etins in L. M. Taint the honac will lie repainted for nothing. The I,. M. Zinc hardmathe I.. M. White Lend and niakea 1.. . M. faint wear like iron for lo or 15 year. Actual ct of I., M. atmut fi.io per pillion. Donation of 1. I M, made two ihurrhea. hohlby IHCKXKY BROS , Durham. S DEPOSIT YOUR MONEY WITH i CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK J OF DURHAM. Officers and Directorst B. N. Duke, Pres. J. S. Manning, Vice-Pres. J. B. Mason, Cashier. J. B. Dukk, President American Tobacco Company. Y. E. Smith, Supt. Durham Cotton Mfg. Company. C. L. Haywood, of Haywood & Kinp, Druggists. J. H. sOUTHGATE, of Southgate & Son, Insurance. R. H. Rigsbee, Capitalist. Q. E. Rawls, Merchant. B. N. DUKE, Director American Tobacco Co., and Capitalist. J. S. Manning, Attorney-at-Law. N. M. Johnson, Physician and Surgeon. J. B. Mason, Cashier Citizens National Bank. COUNTY AND CITY DEPOSITORY. Deposit Growth Since we Began Business May U1905, $716,203.21 Statement of Bank at Close of Business Nov. 12, 19064 m mi Ml Ml Ml Ml Ml Ml ft Ml 4 Mi Ml Mi Mi JU'HourooM. Loans and Invest ments, U. S. Bonds, Premiums U. S. 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