The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1896-11-25
LEAGUE MEETING
CAPT. e, j. PARRISH IS WORKING
OUT GREAT RESULTS.
Sudden illness of Capt. Lea--Week of
Prayer--Gc ings a I'd onings
in Durham.

Durham, n. c., Nov. 24.-(SpeeiaO-
The series of meetings under the auspi-
ces Of Trinity Epworth League continue
with undated interest. The services
Monday night were conducted by Capt.
e. +. Parrish, and he made an earnest
Jealous and touching appeal to sinners
to turn from their ways of wickednes and
give their hearts to Jesus. Three per-
sons were converted. During the pro-
gress Of the meeting a large number have
professed faith in Christ, and many
backsliders have been reclaimed, The
twenty persons who joined the church
Sunday are only n part of the fruits OF
these meetings. Capt. Parrish is doing
a wonderful work for the cause of the
Master in Durham.
An unsuccessful attempt was made to
break Jail by the prisoners Monday night.
Eight colored men are confined in the
two cells on the lower floor, and the at
tempt was made by the prisoners in one
of these cells They must have been
petty well supplied with implements, as
large opening in the back part OF the
cell was cut through a solid steel wall.
Only little more time would have been
fcient for the escape of the prisoners.
Capt. w. A. Lea was taken suddenly
sick yesterday morning and for n while
was in a very critical condition. In
fact he was reported dead. When last
heard from he was better Capt. Lea
is one of Durham's oldest and most
highly respected citizens, and his many
friends will learn with pleasure that he
is considered ont of danger
The ladies Of Trinity and Main street
are observing week of prayer. At Main
street services begin at 3 o'clock every
afternoon. and at o'clock at Trinity.
Mrs. A. G.. Carr led the services at Trim
ity Monday afternoon.
Only two cases before the Mayor yes
terday morning. One drunk and one
fight.
Kincker Shamdy, a farmer living four
miles in the country, received a very pain
full cut in the wrist Sunday An artery
was severed, and he bled a great deal.
Dr.. Johnson attended him and stopped
the bleeding. Mr.. STANDBY suffered right
much from weakness, but is much better
now.
Maj. John w. Graham went out on the
n. and w. train yesterday morning for
Roxboro. to attend Person court.
Miss Nina Homer, who has been visit
ing her sister, Mrs r.. w. Winston, has
returned to her home in Oxford. much
to the regret of many Durham young
people.
Miss Lizzie Morehead is home from
Raleigh, where she made most delight
full visit to the Misses Ashe.
Sidney Scott. former popular Dur
hamite, after few days spent shaking
hands with friends in this city, has re-
turned to Raleigh, where he is engaged
in business.
John #. Wiley, the clever and efficient
cashier OF the Fidelity Bank, spent Sun
day in Roxboro.
III. A. Foushee and Victor s. Bryant
are attending Roxboro court this week.
j. ]. Allen, the State renowned spell
ing bee" man of Franklin county, has
been in Durham for several days past.
The many friends OF Rev. j. G. Dowell
are much pleased to learn that he has re-
covered from his recent illness sufficient
" to fill his pulpit at the Second Baptist
church. He is one of the most popular
pastors in the city,. and is doing a great
work among the people of west Durham.
l.. j. Holland, who handles the flag
on the Southern, is sick with fever at his
fathers residence on Chapel Hill street.
Samuel NJ. Gattis, of Hillsboro, was
i'll Durham Tuesday evening.
j. G. Latta, one of Durham eounty's
board OF commissioners, was in the city
yesterday.
Thomas J. Walker, the clever tobacco
buyer for W. Duke. Sons & Co, is in the
Eastern part of the State
DR.. u. A. Yates came in from Raleigh
yesterday morning, where he had been
on business connected with the church.
Judge J. Il. Shepherd has been In Dur
ham on legal business.
Pulaski Cowper has been here on in
surance business.
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