The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-06-19
DURHAM NEWS ITEMS.
The Bicycle Carnival-Dr. Turnbull he
turns-Personal Notes.


Durham. y. c.. June 1S.-(SpeclaL)-
The bicycle carnival last night was a
grand success. A large crowd was in at
tendance and there was fun for every
body. The riding was fine, the costumes
gay and appropriate and all who went
felt fully repaid for the time and money
spent. The street parade yesterday AFTER
noon attracted great crowds along the
line of march. The receipts from all
sources were very satisfactory.
Tonight an old fashioned cake walk
will be the attraction. The participants
will be some of the best people in the
city and it goes without saying that
graceful walking will be the feature of
the occasion. These entertainments are
full of innocent amusement, cost is lnslg-
nifcent and n most worthy object Is
aided. Everybody is invited to make the
bazaar a grand success in every particu-
lar and they are succeeding admirably.
DR.. John Manning was in the city to-
day. He has been at Chase City for Il
month or more and is now on his way TO
Chapel Hill.
Mr.. John L. Markham, who has been
dangerously sick for several weeks, is
reported improving.
DR.. L. 3. Turnbull. pastor of the Pres
byterian church, is home after an alb
sence of four months in Egypt, Turkey,
Palestine. Italy and other countries. He
was a member of the Watts party and re-
ports a most delightful trip. During his
absence he has been remarkably well,
but is a little tanned, giving evidence OF
his travel in the eastern countries. Of
course he is glad to be home again and
everybody is glad to see him. He is kept
busy shaking hands. At the Presbyterian
church tonight the ladies will give re-
ception in honor of his return. The hours
will be from 8 to 10 o'clock and DR..
Turnbulrs friends are cordially invited.
Mr.. Thomas J. Holloway, Durham
county's clever and efficient treasurer, is
reported on the sick list.
Parker Fuller, highly respected color
ed man, died suddenly at his home out
at Hickstown yesterday morning. he had
been in his usual health and died with
out moments notice.
Mrs. J. J. Allen and Mrs. III. ID. Eyer
ton are here from Louisburg on visit
to the family of Mr.. L. s. Christian on
Chapel Hill street.
Misses Bessie Warren and Rosa Iur-
ner are in Hillsboro, visiting friends.
Miss Margaret Smedes, of Raleigh, is
visiting Mrs. W. A. Erwin out at West
Durham.
Mrs. w. A. Albright and her daughter,
Mrs. Matthews. are here frem Green's
boro on a visit to Mr.. III. III. Markham
Miss Matte Faucette is visiting friends
in Charlotte. From there she goes to
Faucette, will reside in the future.
Rev. D. n. Caviness, the popular pas
tor of Carr church, has gone to Cedar
Grove, in Orange county, where ne VIII
preach next Sunday. Sunday night ne VIII
occupy the pulpit of the Methodls'
church in Hillsboro.
The infant son of Mr.. and Mrs. j. ii.
King died yesterday evening of bronchi
tbs.
Mrs. J. Nick German, has gone back
to Richmond after couple of weeks
spent with her parents, Mr.. and Mrs. b
w. Matthews, in this city.
Mr.. E. Coley Matthews has gone to
Richmond on business.
Mrs. NJ S. Robbins and Mrs. w. I'll
Moring have gone to their home in Ashe.
boro after visit to Mr.. and Mrs. S. c.
Anderson in this city.
Mr.. and Mrs. G. l.. Haywood, who have
been here on visit to Mrs. Haywood s
parents. Mr.. and Mrs. A. M. Rigsbee,
have gone to their home in Wilmington.
Mrs. n. L. johnson has gone to Samp-
son county, where she will spend some
time with relatives.
Mrs. c. NJ. V. Follett has gone to More
head for a short time.