The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-25
WEST DURHAM CHURCH
HEROIC AND PATHETIC STORY
GIFTS REBUILDING.
The Case of Shields vs.. Town OF
Durham---EreezY Briefs
and Personals.

and Personals.
Durham, June 24.-(SpeciaD-In these
days of greed and selfishness it is indeed
refreshing to witness such open7hands
and big-heartedness as is manifested by
the little band of Christian men and wo-
men who compose the West Durham
Baptist church. BY the exercise of the
most rigid economy and the practice of
constant giving supplemented by liberal
donation from the other church they had
succeeded in erecting a nice and COM
forta BILE house of worship. Last Thurs
day evening without a moments notice
the storm swept it away and left these
good people without any place to wor-
ship. But true to the cause of Their
Lord and Master and not to be dlscOur-
aged they have gone to work to rebuild
with a zeal that admits of no failure.
Such devotion ought to be encouraged
by Christians everywhere, and the best
way to encourage them is to send dol
lar to the building committee of West
Durham Baptist church. This is
case that fervently appeals to every
body without regard to sect or creed and
it is to be hoped that all who can will
contribute at once.
Miss Lottie Markham has gone to
Chapel Hill to attend the Summer School.
Mr. n B. Broughton was here yester-
day on his way to Oxford.
Mr. r. s. Parker, Jr., is here from
Burlington He is a witness in court
Miss Katie Styron has returned from
Newborn and Morehead, where she has
baan for tho mast ton DAYS
The jury in the case of Joseph III.
Shields VS.. The Town of Durham rem
dered a verdict this morning awarding
the plaintiff damages i'll the amount of
$3.50. The case was closed late yes
terday evening and given to the jury
From the beginning it was understood
the jurors were all in favor of award
ing damages. but could not agree on the
amount. This case has been on the
docket since early in the year 1893, and
twice gone to the Supreme court. In
January Mr.. Shields was arrested and
put in the guard house. He claimed
that the guard house was not properly
heated and provided with sufficient bed
clothing and that by reason of such de-
ficiences he suffered greatly and was
seriously damaged. 1t is to be hoped
that there will be no further appeal,
and that the matter will now be settled.
Mrs. l.. G. Richardson with her
bouncing twin boys has gone to visit Mr..
Richardson's kin-people in Newbern. She
was also accompanied by Master Nat
Hunter, son of Mr.. Fred Il. Hunter.
Mr.. j. Nick German is here from Rich
mond, Va. on business.
DR.. Jno. C. Kilgo and Prof. w. I'll.
Pegram came up yesterday from More
head where they had been attending the
Teachers Assembly.
Mr.. Miles Goodwin is here from Raj
eigh attending court.
Prof C.. w. Toms was here yesterday
on his way to visit the Oxford Orphan
Mr.. W. E. Daniel, solicitor of the Sec
ond Judicial district, is here from Wei
don on legal business.
Gen. James ID. Glenn was here from
Greensboro yesterday on business.
One case in the police court yesterday.
1t was an affray and a very small case,
and the parties were let off on payment
of costs.
Active steps are now on foot to open
the public library in this city. The dl-
rectors have recently been in session and
work goes forward without any further
delay This is good news, and Dur
hams entire citizenship should hold up
the hands of the projectors of this en-
terprise.
Sheriff w. l.. Stallings is here from
Edgecombe in charge of two men charged
with murder. They are brought here
under writ of habeas corpus, argument
upon which will be heard by Judge Tim
berlake tonight. G.. T. Afford sues out
the writ and wants to be allowed to give
bond for his appearance at the next term
of Edgecombe court. He is represented
by Mr.. Henry Gillian, while the States
interest is looked after by Solicitor W.
E. Daniel. When argument is heard
particulars will be given.
Judgment by consent ended a big rail-
road suit yesterday evening. 1t was the
case of Stanley VS.. The Durham and
Northern Railroad. John Il. Stanley
was killed on the track of said road in
December, 1895, and his administrator,
u. B. Stanley, brought suit against the
company for DANA es. 1t had been once
tried and had gone up to the Supreme
court being remanded for new trial. A
consent judgment has been signed by
Judge Timberlake against the railroad
for the sum of $1,000. The plaintiff was
represented by Boone and Bryant and
Graham, Green and Graham. and the
defendant by Fuller and Winston.
Mrs. r. /. Cheatham and children
came in this evening from Franklinton
and will spend several days in this city
with friends.
Miss Dixie Alexander is here from
CharIotta ON n visit to her sister Mrs