The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-05-16
MR.. HAL DURHAM'S RETURN.

Welcomed After Three Years Absence
in Africa.-Mrs. Reaves's Daughter II
Reuben Barbee Convicted-Breezy
Briefs and Personals.
Durham, n. c., May 15.-(Special)-
The heart of Durham goes out in sym
pathy to the family of Mr.. G. +. Reaves
Yesterday there came telegram sum
moning Mrs. Reaves to the bedside OF
her sick daughter, Mrs. G.. l.. Dowell
at Society Hill, S. c. For long while
last year the friends of Mrs. Dowell des
paired of her recovery, but she chung tC
life, rallied and finally came again tC
visit her friends of former years in Dur.
ham. Right royalty was she welcomed
here and the hope was INDUCED that
she would be entirely restored. But the
sad news came that she is again in {.
critical condition. Many prayers are
going up for her recovery.
Miss Katie Styson has returned to
Durham after a delightful time spent
with relatives in Newbern and Whining
ton. For some months she has been in
feeble health and her improved condi-
ton during this visit is noted by her
many friends with pleasure. She hopes
to be able to resume her work in the
graded school.
The case of the State VS.. V. S. Chris
tan has been moved to Orange county.
Orange court begins the first Monday in
August when the case will stand for
trial.
Mr.. w. 4. Bruin spent yesterday in
Raleigh.
Miss Mary Cheatham was here yester-
day.
Maj. George Collins was here yester-
day.
Maj. S. +. Telfair was in the city yes
terday. He is one of North Carolina s
cleverest citizens and is great favOrite
in this city and will always meet a
most hearty welcome when he comes
this way.
Mr.. Pat German is here on visit to
relatives.
A cold wave struck Durham last night
Miss May Woodland has been quite
sick but is convalescent.
Messrs. w. NJ. Yearly and Il. w.
Vaughan are home from Raleigh, where
they went to attend the pill drivers asso-
citation. -.....s-. .....-,-.--.
Jerry Balm, one of the accomplices
in the robbery of the Erwin Cotton Mills,
was convicted and sent to the work
house for a term of five years.
There was rejoicing on Church street
at the residence of Mrs. Ann Durham S
this morning. The cause thereof was
the coming home of her eldest son, Mr.
Hal. J. Durham. For years he has
been in the the employ of the American
Tobacco Co, and little over three
years ago 1T became necessary for him
to go to Africa where he remained until
recently. A few days ago he landed in
New York and this morning stepped
in Durham. Mr.. Durham has made
much reputation as a successful bust
ness manager and is one of the A. T.
Co.'S most trusted employees. Durham
welcomes him home
Reuben Barbee was to-day convicted
of carrying a concealed weapon and
Judge Allen sentenced him to the work
house for a term of twelve months.
From this decision he appealed to the
Supreme court. His bond pending the.
official was fixed at $500. He ought to
be well satisfied in getting off so light
1t is true the carrying of a concealed
weapon is not considered such a heinOus
offence, but concealed weapon in the
hands of Reuben Barbee means death
and destruction in it's work. Judge AL
len deserves the thanks of the good,
law-abiding citizens of Durham for this
teaching Reuben Barbee that there is
still some law and that it will be en-
forced.