The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-12-07
SUNDAY IN DURHAM.


Durham, n. c., Dee. 6.-(SpeciaD-
Mai. Jno. w. Graham was here to-day
from HiIisboro on legal business.
Mr.. j. I. Gates, a prominent farmer
in Person county, was here to-day. He
tells me that the farmers in his sec
ton have sowed large crops of wheat
and oats and that the indications are
that a fine crop would be made.
Rev. C. w. Robinson, who was a few
years ago in charge of the Durham cir
cuit, preached in Trinity church yester-
day at II o'clock to a large congrega-
ton. The sermon was able and instruc-
tive and was intently listened to by
every one present While here, though
his work was in the country. he made
many warm and admiring friends, who
always gladly welcome him in the city
and never lose an opportunity to hear
him preach. Accompanied by Mrs. Rob
inson Re came ND from Raleigh Saturday
evening and while here they We're guests
at the hospitable home of Mrs John b.
Morris, a popular member of the board
of city aldermen. He went back to
Raleigh yesterday evening so as to hear
the appointments read oat this morning.
The county commissioners were in
session to-day and were engaged in rou-
tine business. A good many country
people, who had business before the
board, were on the streets during the
day The Frances Hughes Concert Co.,
tomorrow night at the court house Will
be one of the chief attractions of the
week. From what / hear it viii be the
attraction of the season. Lovers of good
music should not miss it.
Maj. s. +. Tomlinson appeared in
a new role to-day.I heard some one auc-
tioneering off property at the court house
door at II o'clock and itw sa some
thing so out of the ordinary that I went
to see / found Maj. Tominson selling
property to the highest bidder He couldn't
and didn't make as much fuss as John
Riley. who is the finest in the State,
but he got bidders and that was what
he was there for. He makes better
political speaker than he does an auc-
toneer. l heard him in the memorable
campaign of 1894 and he is hard to beat
on the hustings.
Elder A. A. Hall preached in the
Primitive Baptist church at II o'clock.
He is now some eighty-fve years old,
but is still active and breaches with
much force.
Rev. w. G. Tyree preached two able
anu III tic II lEoI
Baptist church yesterday. The large
church was well filled at both services.
At Main street church yesterday Rev.
III. NJ. North filled the pulpit at IL
o'clock and Rev. J. G. Wooten at night.
These young ministers are students ct
Trinity and both are said to have
preached good sermons.
The congregation at Pearl and Com
monwealth chapels were delighted yes
terday at having their former popular
pastor, Rev. r. l.. Wharton present and
preach for them.
Mr.. Albert Kramer spent Sunday with
his mother in Raleigh.
Mr.. Thomas Cannady and Misses Mol
lie Fitchett were married at the resi-
dence of the brides father, Mr.. J. NJ.
Fitchett, in this city Saturday evening
about o'clock. One day is as good as
another when these people get ready to
marry.
DR.. Thos. s. Vickers was here Satur-
day afternoon from Alabama. The
Doctor is looking remarkably well show
ing that his new home agrees with him.
Mr.. J. s. Murray is back from Char
lotte, where he went on business.
Mr.. Goodwin, who had a fall at the
Southern depOt a few nights ago, is i'm
proving rapidly.