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IMAM ; RECORDER SEMI-WEEKLY, St r f I- VOLUME 90. DURHAM, N. C, NOVEMBEE 13, 1908. NUMBER 54. THE NFW TOBACCO FACTORY Operations Begun Wednesday In Old 1 1. Lyon Factory. AMERICAN TOBACCO COMPANY OBJECTS Independent Concerns Begun by Mr. W. L Walker, Who Has Been With A. T. Co. tor Years. The Daily Sun of the 12th contained the following account of the beginning of a new to bacco factory for Durham: The Khedivial Company, a to bacco manufacturing concern and branch, of a company bear ing the same name in New York city, began the manufacture of tobacco yesterday. The granu lating machine was started but none of the weed has been packed or the market as yet and this will not be done for sometime, the company waiting for sup plies. The new manufacturing business is carried on in the brick building formerly used by the Z. I. Lyon Company and now owned by the city. This building is on the corner of Pine and Pettigrew strecU. At the time when the building was leased the story of the plans of Mr. V. L. Walker, formerly of this city, a tobacco man of jrreat experience and who is Lacking this company intended doing. The company owns a large cigarette factory in New York and Mr. Walker decided to come to Durham his home in early life and the principal home of the great tobacco trustand start a smoking tobacco business on a small scale. The building was leased for a term of years and then refitted to suit as a fac tory building. Machinery wa3 ordered and yesterday the one granulating machine that had teen placed in position began its work of making tobacco. Mr. R. N. Lee, of this city, who was employed at the Duke plant of the American Tobacco Company, has been employed as superintendent and general man ager of the plant here. It is learned that Mr. George Burch. who for thirty-three years was in charge of the flavoring de partment at the Hull factory, is to work for the new company, a f art of his time at least. He has r.ot been at the Hull factory for sometime, but forced to quit his position on account of poor health. Mr. W. L. Walker, whose scheme this is and who owns controling interest in the com pany, will make his home in Durham most of the time and have active control of the entire business. Mr. Lee, the J rintcndent and manager, is aU a director in the company. Mr. Walker has announced that his tobacco will be known a "Walker's Durham" and this announcement has brought what !""ks like a threatening litiga tion. The American Tobacco Company, that owns the "Bull t'jrham" tobacco, has notified kirn that he cannot use the word "urham" or any part of that urJ as a brand for smoking to tacco, claiming that the word is protected bv the trade mark laws and is the property of the T. Company. Mr. Walker claims that this being his native fowi; and the center the tobacco 'lt that he has the right to use " i,;,mo 0f tj,e town that he t-aim i bigger and greater than ny brand of tobacco. He says will use le name and fijjht it ' u u. th cturta of this State, a this is the home of his business and his first tobacco will be sold and placed on the market here. The New York end of the Khe divial Company is a large cig arette business, has a capital of $250,000 and it is said that forty salesmen are kept constantly on the road, These salesmen and others will handle the "Walker's Durham" as soon as the demands of the local trade are supplied. JACK BARNEIT HOME FOR THE WINTER. Person County Items Gathered From The Courier. Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Pulliam have moved to Roxboro and will make this their home. Mr. Pul liam will be connected with the harness business of Mrs. R. J. Hall. Messrs. Jas. and W. T. Street, of Pittsburg, Pa., are visiting the old home this week at Mill Creek. Their friends are elad to have them back and only wish they could make their visits of tener and stay longer when they come to Person. Mr. S. C. Barnett and Col. Jack his son, arrived home last Saturday night, having finished their tour for the season with the great circus of Barnum & Bailey. Col. Jack says he had a big trip this time, they spent about four weeks in New York City, five weeks in California, some time in British Columbia, and toured the great Northwest. Jack is a great curiosity and is a big drawing card for the circus people. We are glad to have them back home again with their friends. They were gone about 7 months. Dr. W. A Bradsher and Mrs. L II. Daniel went up to Greens boro last Sunday night to attend Miss Bessie Daniel who was operated on for appendecitis at St. Leo Hospital in that city Monday. We are glad to learn that Miss Daniel stood the opera tion well, and at last accounts was getting along nicely. There were several changing around in residence last week. Mr. E. B. Yancey moved to Mrs Terry's house on North Main Street. Mr. E. Long moved to his handsome new residence on Reams Avenue, and Mr. E. L Webb moved into the residence vacated by Mr. Long on Lamar Street. The Rally Day service at the Baptist church last Sunday night was a great success. The little folks did themselves much credit, and the talks by Messrs. Carlton, Burns, Veazy and the pastor, Rev. C. P. Ryland were good, and the solo by Miss Pettigrew was also much enjoyed by the large audience. The Committee who managed it deserve much credit for the very great pains taken in drilling the children. It was about the largest audience that has assembled in Roxboro in a long time, the church was filled to its utmost. HELD UNDER BOND OF $1,000 Negro by the Name of Nat Laws In Serious Trouble. CRIMINAL ASSAULT IS THE CHARGE The Hearing Before the Mayor Tues day and Wednesday. The Evi dence Heard Behind Closed Doors. Is Now in Jail. Two witnesses held under a bond of $500 is something un usual but such was what the mayor did in the case of Nat Laws, who was before him Wed nesday on the charge of criminal assault. Laws was arrested and the hearing set for Tuesday, but was continued until Wednesday that all the evidence obtainable could be gathered. When the case was called Wednesday the evidence was heard by the mayor and at torney for Laws and he was bound over to the next term of the Superior court under a bond of $1,000 which he could not give and he is now in jail. The facts in the case were heard by the mayor and court officials and lawyers behind closed doors and while the negro is granted bond, he is in a, predica ment. Either he stands in a bad ugnt lor a crime or he nas a serious charge to face as an inno cent Iman. The evidence that warrants the holding of him un der a bond of $1,000 looks like he will have hard sailing before the higher court. The principal witness, Vella Williams, who it is claimed he assaulted with criminal intent, told her story in a straightfor ward manner and the other wit nesses substantiated in a manner what she told. By the time the next term of Durham superior court convenes it looks as if we will have enough cases to keep it busy until after the holidays are over. T. H. C. 1 TO OPEN NOV. 19. CISSAT1SHED WITH LIFE. The Eef. Irl S. Hicks' Almanac. For 1909. ready Nov. 15. 1908, best ever sent out, beautiful cov ers in colors, fine portrait of Prof. Hicks in colors, all the old feat ures and several naw ones in the book. The best astronomical year book and the only one con taining the original "Hicks Weather Forecasts." By mail 35c, on news stands 30c. One copy free with Word and Works, the best $1, monthly in America. Discounts on almanacs in quanti ties. Agents wanted. Word and Works Pub. Co, 2201 Locust Street, St. Loui Mo. Every cirizen owes it to himself, to his fellows and to Prof. Hicks to sMth Hi"W forecast, thtf iu!y reliable. Governor Glenn to Deliver the Address Sunday, Nor. 22. The new Y. M. C. A. building will be formally opened to the public November the 19fh. fol lowed by an address by Governor R. B. Glenn Sunday, November the 22. The meeting Thursday night will be presided over by Captain E. J. Parrish, who will deliver a short address after prayer has been offered by Rev. G. T. Adams. The address will be fol lowed by an inspection of the building and the equipment. Friday night, November the 20, a meeting will be held for the purpose of organizing the asso ciation and taking in members and all that join at that time will be charter members of the association. It is desired that as many charter members be en rolled as possible and to this end Mr. J. S. Hunter, the secretary, wants every one that intends be coming a member to send in their application before that time. Sunday afternoon at 3:30 o'clock the building will be pre sented and dedicated. At this time Governor Glenn will speak, using as his subject, "Are Our Young Men Safe? Can We Help Them?" The public is invited to attend. The singing will be a feature. Henry L Smith Kills Himself at Varina Tuesday Morning. Henry L. Smith, aged 22 years. the joint agent of the Raleigh & Southport and Durham & South ern railways at Varina, committ ed suiciae at that place yesterday morning between 8:30 and 9 o'clock by blowing out his brains with a double-barrel shot gun. The awful deed had been pre meditated, the boy's mind preyed upon it, until yesterday, probaply in a desperate and terrible mood he took his own life, leaving this brief note: "I am as sane as I ever was in my life. I am not satisfied with the way I Etarted out in life and have intended doing this before but every time something would occur to prevent. I do not care to continue life in thi3 way. This is all there is on the line, "(Signed) Henry L. Smith." Smith had been agent at Va- nna, a small station aoout miles from Raleigh, toward Fay- etteville, seven months. His home was in Dunn, where his father, D. W. Smith, is engaged in business. He is survived by both parents and one sister. Smith had been seen in his office yesterday morning. Noth ing unusual had been observed in his conduct. He left the office and went to hi3 room. If the re port of the gun's discharge was heard it was not spoken of yester day.. The first known of the suicide was that someone who had passed the house said he had seen the body of Smith lying on the floor with a gun lying close beside him. An investigation was made and the note was found. In the young man's hand was the end of a string, which had Dulled the messenger of death to him. The other extre mity of the cord was fastened to the trigger of the gun. The weapon had been propped by blocks of wood .o that the bar rel would be on a level with his temple. The butt end of the gun was against the wal'. The remains were taken to Dunn, where the funeral will be held today. News and Obser ver, Nov. 11. Bahama News Items. The Bahama High School now has an enrollment of CO odd with several more to enter. The principal is Prof. T. T. Murphy, with Mrs. E. G. Harris and Miss Lillie Ball assistants. Mr. Bethel Sunday is planning to have Christmas entertainment some time during the holidays. The election is now over, so lets all get to business Mr. Charlie Harris, who lived near Rougemont, died yesterday of old age. He was a prominent Methodist and was well known. J. D. C.T. A. S. Eubanks, who has been in Canada for the American To bacco company, is here on a visit to friends and relative. - - Mr. C. D Turnbull, who has been sub-boss of one of the rooms in the A. T. company's smoking department, has resigned his work and will po today to his old home in Ii.vrenecviil Va. Tbs tvideoci la the Case. 35 yvan use i rvidiu- Million of ronsuuirr i. evidence oaK iii;nk ly ift.oiMi nt'tit i evidence. You buy 4 gallon !.. & M. Paint ami gallons Pure Unseed Oil ai ftO ccnt mit them and innke 7 kuIIom et paint reidy for use tout only t K.tllori -Done in J minute. Hackney Itro.. 1.. & M. Paint Aent. FOR SALE! White and Brown Leghorn Eggs $1.00 for 15. White and Partridge Wyan dott Eggs $1.50 for 15. Order Inrnked fot future deliver?. "YM POULTRY FARM. I ,! .. Murium, N. C. P.il. V.t:t. !'n ; . s CITIZENS NATIONAL BANK I m m OF DURHAM, N. C. ORGANIZED MAY ist 1905. t . Capital $100,000.00 $ Surplus and Undivided Profits 73,4.5.28 j Stockholders Liability 100,000.00 Depositors Protection 273,455.28 $ Officers B. N. Duke, Pres. J. S. Manning, Vice-Pres. Jj J. B. Mason, Cashier. J , Directors m J. B. Duke, President American Tobacco Company. jjj Y. E. Smith, Supt. Durham Cotton Mfg. Company. C. L. Haywood, of Haywood & Boone, Druggists. Mr J. H. Southgate, of Southgate & Son, Insurance. . J R. H. Rigsbee, Capitalist. ' ' Q. E. Rawls, Merchant. 2 J B. N. Duke, , ,v J Director American Tobacco Co., and Capitalist. m $ J. S. Manning, Attorney-at-Law..: JJJ N. M. Johnson, Physician and Surgeon. JJJ J. B. warren, Capitalist and Farmer. m J. B. Mason, Cashier Citizens National Bank. S DEPOSITORY OF THE PEOPLE, J THE COUNTY OF DURHAM, THE CITY OF DURHAM AND THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA $ It will pay to deposit your uninvested money in this Bank, JJJ where it will be safe from fire and robbery, and earning you 4 per cent, interest, if left for 4 months; term; it will be protected by JJ fire proof and burglary proof safes and vaults; managed by pro- dent and conservative businessmen; and handled by courteous an qualified bonded officers, always glad to wait on you. IS We invite new accounts, large and small, of Individuals, J mi Farmers, Merchants andJFirms, that have not already done so, to open an account with us. i III MAKES I nr rnitriTT III Mm We Have Figured It Out By depositing fl.00 per week in 5 years you save $260.00 i By our 4 per cent method, we add 64.64 By adopting this plan you save $324764 4 BETTER STILL! I By depositing $10.00 per month 4 for years you save $480.00 1 By our 4 per cent method, we add 183.40 T By adding interest to principal we help you save $663.40 ! Open All Day on Saturdays Home Savings Bank j t DURHAM, NORTH CAROLINA I SAFE! S0UHD11 CONSERVATIVE 11 1 I REDUCTION SALEk eeds Bpos. Go. 8 n urn rM a m m H H H H N H M We are going to commence on the 8th of this month to offer all our Dry Goods and Shoes at Greatly Reduced Prices for Cash We are overstocked on these goods and we are going to reduce our stock, and we will save you money on these goods. All cotton goods are now going up some, but that don't make any differ ence, we are going to sell at lower pnees. M Tv.,. i i.. . . M jLuu i nun, cuiiie auu supply your wanis. rj This July 6th, 190:?. U IgReade Bros. Oo. H N
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