The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1889-05-08
I'VE neglected 60 mention the

issue, which occurred at his homie in
Plttsbofo, Chatham county, the
first Of last week. This gentleman
was about rs years of age, and was
ole Of Chathani's heightened and
honored citizens. He was an ex-
cellent physician, practiclng in his
county for upwards Of half CEN
fury. Peace to his ashes.
he vacation days are fast ap
preaching, at tie close a gold medal
will be awarded to the one making
the greatest progress, and a great
many boys apply themselves TO win
the prize, On through the long
and toilsome year they strive with
zeal and, we might say, with hero
SIN. But when the time, to which
they so eagerly looked forward, ar
riyes, one takes the prize for which
50 many stroye, and his is the hon
or and glory os the day. This is
right, but should We say 10 the dis
appointed ones: Your year is
gone forever, you have lost it, you
have faileds" No this rs the en-
enlargement for those: 'You have
not gained the prize but you have
done well. by your efforts you have
gained knowledge, strength and
wisdom, better rewards than tran
sient honors, or worldly praises.
You were not sent to school to win
prizes alone but to improve your
selves to the best Of your ability.
What does it matter ii the laurel
neyer crowns the hero's brow, his
heart has never qnailed from duty ;
stern command.
If We wish to he happy during
the hot months, and intend visiting
some summer resort, Morehead CITY
il the place. The "News-0bseryef"
If the 4th inst, saws: The recent
purchasers o. the Atlantic Hotel.
Mes,rs. Julian :. Carr and W. w.
Fuller, Durham: g. W. Blacknall,
Raleigh; Ashley Horne. Clayton: 4,
Branch aud Frank W. Barnes. Viii
son. 10 carry out their views and
give satisfaction to their patrons.
formally ann unce that they will,
themselves. run the House, aud an
Inmnce shat Mr.. X. 3. Raney. pro-
prleIor Of the Marlborough House.
Raleigh. will have entire charge.
Both Mr.. Raney as a hotel man and
Morehead liz delightful summer
resort are two vel known to re-
qmirr comment. Mr. Raney was in
charge of the Atlantic several years
~ aul the success of the season
'upier his ellieirnt management j.
seil remembered by the public
We don't like to tell it, but we
must. " hen ii fellow goes to see
us hest girl and takes a friend
long. he had better look sharp or II
tantrr may cOme across his path
way that will produce more damp
u. - than a good size tank Of water.
4 certain young man has been max
ing frequent visits 10 the home Of u
Young lady not far from Main
Street Methodist church: and one
evening last week. he asked his
friend 10 90 with i.im. These two
Young gents have been mighty
thick heretofore. indeed. too thick
to thrive; they werr always togeth-
er, talking about different pieces Of
music aud how il ought to be played.
Ne. The one who looked forwarded
every day aud every hour with the
fondest anticipation in the direction
Of Main Street Church. invited his
friend TO 20 with him: and right
here, we'll 90 horse-cake. that he
touched responsive chord in the
heart of his friend. and they we're
soon ia the presence Of the fair one,
aud it was not long before q. m de
\. look seasick. q being the invited
friend, but be- got there on his good
looks and winning ways, Just the
samr. We heard that he talked in
,ign-Ioying language all the time
! he remained there:and now, whenJ
SAYS to John: when shall we 90
again" John says: Il dunno" Thus
J. worked against John. but he did
Il in a taic and honorable way. aud
We feel sorry for John, especially
his tender youth.