The news & observer. [volume] (Raleigh, N.C.) 1894-current, 1898-01-11
STORES ON MAIN STREET
THIEVES WERE VERY CAREFUL
TO CARRY AWAY ONLY THE
CHOICEST or GOODS.
THE EXCITEMENT RUNS VERY HIGH
Il is Evident That TIE Work Was Done BY
Some One Well Acquainted
With the Locality and
Houses Entered


Houses Entered
Durham, n. G. Jan. 10.-(Special)-
Durham was raided sometime last night
by a band Of robbers and much valua-
bic stuff stolen. Just what hour this
wholesale raid was made has not been
ascertained, but it was previous to
o'clock. This morning it was ascertalned
by Policeman Glenn that Bridges "
Jones' shoe store had been broken open.
Mr., Jones was at once notified and ac-
companied by several friends went at
once to the store, where terrible state
of disorder presented itself. The en-
trance had been effected through one of
the rear windows by pricing the blinds
open. Once in, the back door was easily
opened through which the stolen goods
were conveyed. A light wagon was
backed up to the door, at least there
were fresh and plain tracks of such a
vehicle, and in this the plumber was car
ried off.
Messrs. Pridgers & Jones are unable
to tell just how much their loss is, but
carefully estimate it to be from 500 to
$500. A great many shoes are missing
and those of the very best quality and
highest prices. Evidently the hooters
were provided with good lights, as the
most useful numbers were picked, and
when a common shoe or small number
was gotten hold of it was thrown to the
floor. The floor and counters were COW
cred with sAoes too common, or that
did not strike the fancy of the robbers.
This store is located on Main street and
in the very centre of the business part
of the town. A few doors above this
the store OF Mr.. j. III. Berry was entered
and quite a number of jars of fruit,
some candy and perhaps other Things
taken. On Mangum street, two doors
from Gattis' corner, and only few
steps from Main street, the store of Mr..
f. M. Carlton was entered and lot
of provisions taken. Just how much is
hard to tell. Here the plunderers linger-
ed and lunehed. Sardines were opened,
crackers were plentiful and the remnants
left on the counter showed time had
been taken TO enjoy the lunch. The bar
of Mr.. Green Andrews, on the corner
of Parrish and Corcoran streets, was en-
tered and here they had a high old time.
Whiskey, peer, sardines and crackers
! played a conspicuous part. Much fine
| liquor, the entire stock Of cigars and
cheroots and perhaps other things were
| taken from this establishment. A great
many people have visited the various
places that were looted. There is much
comment and excitement runs high. 1t
is evident that the work was done by
some one well acquainted with the locali-
ties and houses entered and that they
are not expert thieves, otherwise they
would not have taken time to lunch. AS
yet there seems to be no clue to the
perpetrators.
Durham people look forward to Thurs
day night with real genuine pleasure
It will be the event of the season. Mr..
Polk Miller, Mr.. Sis0n land Miss Wal
lace make a trio that cannot be beat.
Our people have seen, heard and know
Polk Miller and his support, the best OF
authority maintains, is equally good.
The opera house will be crowded Thurs
day night to hear the trio.
Elder N. J. Hall preached a most eX-
cellent sermon in the Primitive Baptist
church yesterday.
The police docket showed up this morn
ing with five cases. One ARRAY and four
DRINKS.
DR.. c. T. Halves has been here from
Southern Pines ON a visit to DE-. j. III.
McCracken.
Mr. William Lipscombe was here yes
terday from Greensboro.
Miss Leila Moring, who has been here
on visit to relatives, has gone to her
home at Elon College.
Mrs. Robert 2. Walker, nee Miss EVE
Halliburton, is here from AsheVllle, and
will spend the winter and spring in Dur
ham. Mrs. Walker formerly lived here
and has a host of friends, who are de-
" ~ hnr fn Ifnrbq
and trust that her stay may be perma-
nent.
| The people of Durham regret to give
I'M DR.. Frank II. Heart, but are glad
to know ne is to be in charge of one
of Raleigh's best equipped drug stores
No cleverer gentleman ever lived than
Frank Heartt.
There was considerable blaze In
East Durham just at night Saturday
1t was the cotton gin of Mr.. q. b.
/ Grimes. 1t is thought it ignited from
a match. The loss was about $500, on
which there was small insurance.
Messrs. Walter A. Durham and
Robert Durham have gone to st. Louis
Rev. G. A. Oglesby filed Uncle Jessie
! Cunninggim's appointment at Carr
church yesterday. Uncle Jessie is SICK
| Mr.. w. d. Hester is out again after
a severe attack of rheumatism. while
wrestling with this dreadful disease he
spent the time with his father, Mr.. s. j
Hester, three miles in the country. Mr.
Hester is one of Durham's most success
full leaf dealers.
Hon. Geo. A. Vending lectured in
the opera house Saturday night. The
audience was not large. His theme
"Stonewall Jackson" was a very popu
lar one and from start to finish his
hearers were in full sympathy with
him.
Mrs. Stark, Pleasant Ridge, O., says
AFTER two doctors gave up nay boy t
die. / saved him from Group by usin:
-. 1890 Ct.,,nh C1lrA % Il L til.