The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1897-10-22
YESTERDAY IN DURHAM.
Rev. Mr.. Wellons Receives Painful In
iuries in a Fall

Durham, n. c., Oct 21.-(Special.)-
Mr.. Ballard Barham was here yesterday
from his home in Wilson en- route to
Greensboro, where he goes to accept a
position with the Southern. He is a
younger brother of Mr.. G. A. Barham,
Jr., one of the Southern's most efficient
and trusted employees at Norfolk. Char
lie Barham, as he is SO well and favor
ably known in Durham, takes high rank
as railroad man, and his Durham
friends are proud of the success he has
attained in life. But what he has done
is only beginning of what the future
has in store for him. Barham will make
his mark in railroad circles in a few
years.
Will Walker has proven himself a
troublesome fellow at the county work
house. Three or four times he has es-
capped but always gets caught up with.
Recently he escaped and was caught in
Danville Chief of Police Woodall went
over there last night and returned with
him this morning. The expense of each
capture is added to his bin of costs and
if he continues it will take a lifetime to
work it out.
Mr.. John B. Hanks is here from
Asheville on visit to his brothers, w.
III. and r. S. Hanks. His many friends
are glad to see him.
Maj. John L. Slaughter is here from
Lynchburg. He formerly lived here, and
was cashier of the Fidelity Bank.
Governor" L. w. Wise is here from
New York on business. He lost several
buildings in the recent fire and is look
ing after the adjustment of the loss.
Mr.. Billie Garrett, one of the guards
at the county work house, happened to
a painful accident this morning. Some
nine of the prisoners were shucking corn
while Mr.. Garrett stood guard. He
was STOPPING down to pick up ear
when the gun fired and the entire load
passed through his right arm between
the elbow and shoulder. The bone was
badly broken. DIR. j. NJ. Manning,
county physician, received summons
and went at once to the county home,
where the accident occurred. lie says
the wound is a very bad one, and Sc
riously fears it will be necessary to am
putate the arm. Temporary relief was
given the wounded man and DIR. Man
ming returned to town to provide for am
putation should it become necessary.
Rev. j. w. Wellons had a fall last
night sustaining several severe wounds.
In going from his boarding house on
Liberty street it was necessary to cross
the same upon stepping stones to avoid
the mud. He missed one Of the stones,
which threw him violently to the ground.
The left side of his face came in contact
with a stone infiicting a severe bruise
from the effects of which the left eye
is closed. He lost a set of teeth in the
fall, and one hand was badly hurt. DR..
A. Cheatham was summoned and dress
ed the wounds. The wounds are sore
this morning, and quite painful. The
heart of this community goes out in deep
sympathy to DR.. Wellons, and it is hoped
he will be we'll enough to be out in
a short time.
Mrs. Roena Carroll died at East Dur
ham last night of consumption. She
leaves q husband and one child to mourn
their loss.
Mrs. c. NJ. Wilder and Miss Nellie
Wilder were in the city last night on
their way to the State Fair.
Miss Mary Morris left yesterday even
ing for Raleigh, where she will visit the
State Fair and from there go TO her
home in Franklnton. She has been
visiting Mrs. G. b. Green in this city.
Misses Ethel and Carrie Herndon came
down yesterday from Burlington ON q
visit to their father, Mr.. G. Nj. Hern'
don.
Miss Mamie Dowd has gone back tc
Greensboro Female College after visi
to her parents in this city.
Master ALI. Johnson has gone back tt
Oak Ridge after a visit to his parents
in this city.
Mr.. w. G. Gates has gone back tt
Kinston, where he Is engaged in the
tobacco business.
On yesterday DR.. A. Chatham re
turned from pleasure trip to Washing
ton and Baltimore and reports a delight
full time. Mrs. Cheatham, who accom-