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The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-07-21

Mrs. C. H. McGee died Mon
day afternoon at her home on
Lyon street, from a complication
of diseases. Her death occurred
at about $50 o'clock. She was
az years old, and was a member
of the Main Street Church, of
this city. She leaves a husband
and six children. The remains
were shipped over the D. &. S.
to Barclaysville, near which
place the burial will take place.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-07-21
An unappro.shahIs lior,s.

An Erie young man called TO take his
sweetheart out driving the other day,
but when the stunningly attlrcd young
lady caught sight Of the turnout the
young man had hired for the occasion
abe fcigned a headache and refused ID
accompany him.
"a "why. Violet" asked the astonlshed
mother. why didn't you go with hlm7''
well, mamma." was the indignant
reply, II consider that q very foolish
question on your part. How could I
so when the horse he was driving
didn't matclSa single thing I had to
wearr'--Kansas City Journal.
passemus-Do widows weeds ever
bloomi PardonIcus-C Certainly They
produce orange blossoms. - Chicago
Record.IIerald.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-07-21
REPUBLICANS HOLD MEETING.


mdllguln lot inc Legislature.
The Republican executive CON-
mittee held their first meeting on
Saturday, when they met with
Chairman ]. W. Rigsbee presid-
ing, and Secretary Bramham call
ing the roll. Every precinct in
the county was represented, ex-
cept one, Houston Barbee, of
Cedar Grove township, having
died some time ago.
1t did not take long for the Re-
publicans to transact business,
for which purpose they met. and
the date of August Is was decid-
ed upon as the time for selecting
delegates to the State conven-
tion to be held at Charlotte Aug
ust 26. Every one thought that
the time of the county convention
at which the Republicans will
nominate their men, would he
named, but they decided to wait
until the Democrats had taken
further action. 1t was decided,
however, to hold precinct prim-
aries over the whole county
when the delegates to the county
convention will be chosen.
There was no dissatisfaction
among the Republican men what
ever, none clamoring for either
an early or late primary; they
merely wished to wait awhile be-
fore taking further proceedings.
They all seem to be very hopeful
and satisfied with the way things
are going.
Up to this late hour seven
democrats have announced their
intention of running for lower
house honors. and since only one
of them can be chosen for this
office, things are beginning to be-
come quite interesting. In the
Republican field one gentleman
for the Legislature is being talk
ed of, and it is generally coneed-
ed that Mr.. D. G. Mangum will
run. He is the only one yet to
oppose the seven Democratic as
pirers, bnt there will possibly be
others in the field.
When the democrats nominate
their ticket, the Republicans will
know better what to do, and
they are waiting for that day to
come. AS yet Mr.. Mangum is
the only one of them who has an
nounced his intention of running
for the office. He is now con-
nected with the Durham post-of-
flee, and will perhaps stand a
good chance of receiving the Re-
publican nomination.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-07-21

On Saturday a large number oi
people attended the Durham dis.
trict Sunday school convention,
which was held at Dukes chapel.
There were two sessions held,
one at 10 o'clock in the morning,
and another at which dinner was
a part Of the programme, was held
later. Mr.. ]. d. Fletcher, pres
ident Of the conference, presided
over the meeting. There were
present several ministers, includ-
ing Rev. G. w. Fisher, pastor Of
the Durham county circuit. The
dinner was served on the lawn,
and there was plenty Of good
things to eat for every one
present.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-07-21
A BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION.
Large Gathering Of Young Folks Al
Hurdles Mills.

\ Hurdles Mills.
Seldom have we enjoyed ar
occasion better than we did Sat.
urday evening July 11th, 1908, al
the home of Mr.. and Mrs. F. M,
Daniel, when their daughter,
Miss Eugenia Pearce, celebrated
the 2lst anniversary Of her birth.
It was beautiful day and a large
crowd were present to partake
OF the hospitality of these people
who endeaverd to make it a
pleasant occasion. The musicians
were Miss Ruth O'Briant. or.
ganist, Dixie Long, Banjo, Colon
Wilson, Violin, and a part Of the
II. NJ. Vocal class and indeed the
music was fine, but the best
feature of the day was when the
refreshments have arrived, when
the crowd assembled around a
large table on the beautiful lawn
in front of the house which was
lighted by the starry heavens
and the moon which was throw
ing out her golden rays of bright
ness, and partook of refreshments
which consisted of ice cream
lemonade, cake, pickleandyarious
kinds of fruit.
Among those present were:
Miss Ruth 0'Briant, Of Durham;
Miss Bannie Parker, of Hillsboro;
Walter K. Long, of Rocky
Mount; Henry Wilson, of Hills
boro; Henry Parker, of HilIsboro;
Henry Brewer, of Raleigh;
Misses Bannie Blackard, Colon
Wilson, Dixie Long, Iva o 0'Briant,
Iva Harris, Sudie Holeman,
Annie Coleman, Gertrud e
0'Briant, Amelia Coleman,
Annie Breeze, Bera Bradsher,
Earle Long, Ara Hall, Annie
Horton, Myrtle Laws, Ella
Horner, Lula Bradsher, Mary
Hawkins, Eva Moore. Annie
o'Briant, Fannie Hawkins, Jodie
0'Briant. Messrs. John D 'Briant,
Charles Holeman, Jr., Claude
Holeman, Arthur Long, H. G.
Laws, Eugene Ferrell, F. w.
Blackard, A. F. Bowles, Otis
Blackwell, Ira Rimmer, Ira
Hawkins, Jasper Rimmer, w. C.
Hawkins, E. G. Horton, Elijah
o'Briant, Ernest Moore, Elijah
Phelps. Hugh Moore, John
Horner, Walter Hawkins, 7.
0'Briant, C. F. Harris, Floyd
Hawkins, otho Hawkins, w. 7.
Hawkins, r. H. Bradsher, C. Z.
Long. The following Mesdames
were also present: 7. o'Briant,
John Horner, Ohio Hawkins,
oma o'Briant, Iris 0'Briant,
Annie Hawkins.
Itwas a very enjoyable occasion
long to be remembered by all
who were present. 1t was mid
night before the crowd disband-
ed and returned to their various
homes hoping to attend another
such happy occasion some day
soon. Miss Pearl received a
large number of presents as a
reminder of a large host of true
friends. DREAMER.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-07-21
LYON wins CHAMPIONSHIP.
george |. Lyon Wins Championship
In Trap Shoot Near Boston.
HE BEAT PROFESSIONALS LAST WEEK
Broke Nlnety.One Out Of q Hun.
dred- His Score Marvellous.
Papers Give Him BOoSt--.
A Fine Record.

George L. Lyon, of this city,
won the eastern championship in
the handicap shoot at yelling.
ton near Boston, Mass. last week.
Lyons score was 81 out of 10C
targets, which is considered
marvellous. At the end of the
thirty targets it was found that
Lyon. the ameteur southern
handicap winner, was in the lead
he having broken 28 out of 80
targets. He shot from the nine
teen mark with a twenty-one
yard limit, at which were placed
the following: Lester German,
John R. Taylor, and Hawkins,
professionals, George S. Nc
Carly, H. E. Buckwalter winner
of the preliminary handicap, and
Chauncey Powers, ameteurs.
Hawkins lead the professionals
with twenty-seven out of thirty,
]. A. R. Elliot second with tweny-
six, and J. R. Taylor third with
twenty-five.
The Boston Herald gave a fine
write-up of Mr. Lyon last week,
and thinking that it will be of
much interest to our readers, we
publish it in full below:
North Carolina sent up one of
its youngest guns to the third
eastern handicap. the blue rib
bon of the eastern trap year.
which was decided under the
auspices of the Interstate asso-
citation over the traps of the Pale
face Shooting association at Well
iugton yesterday when G. L. Ly-
on, of the New York A. c., but
hailing from Durham, N. C. an
nexed the coveted trophy with a
score of 81. He defeated A. B.
Richardson, of Delaware by three
birds while for third honors E.
w. Maffet, of New York, and
Dennis A upson, of Cleveland,
shot a tie of 81.
when the star event, the
eastern haddicap. was begun, ere
many rounds han been fired, Ly-
on, Richardson, Moffet, of New
York, and Dennis Upson, of
Cleveland, last years prelimin-
airy winner, pulled away slightly
and battled man for man to the
end. Lyon and Richardson both
came away with a straight while,
the remaining two of the quartet
each dropped two birds.
In the second round Richard
son and Moffet failed at one
each, while Lyon and Upson each
connected with 13. 1t was in the
following round at 20 targets
that the North Carolina shot
gained his winning hold on the
trophy, for he smashed II, and
went with a tie with Richardson.
The latter could not stay the
pace in the last two rounds from
home and at the end was three
birds in the rear, and with a
score Of 81 Lyon added the east
ern troyhy to his list for the first
time"
-..............
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-07-21

On Sunday the first service in
the new Memorial church on
Chapel Hill street was held, and
the pastor, Rev. M. Bradsher,
filled the pulpit.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-07-21
AN ATTEMPT At SUICIDE
Mrs. Annie Wilson, wife Of B. II. VIII
SON, Cuts Her Throat With Knife.
THOUGHT THAT She WILL RECOVER.
A Sunday Morning Tragedy Thai
Came Near Being Fatal Result
Of Long Illness An Old
Table Knife Used.

ldDIe hIlllt UStu.
Just before the beginning Of
church services on Sunday morn
ing. there was enacted a horrible
tragedy on Holloway street, only
few yards away from the First
Baptist church, and Immediately
below the Methodist church, Of
this city. It was at this time
that Mrs. Annie Wilson, the wife
of Mrs. B. H. Wilson. made a
- desperate effort to end her life
with an old table knife, which
she secured from the dining
table. A very painful wound
was inflicted, but the arrival Of
friends prevented Mrs. Wilson
from finishing the rash deed.
The knife used by the desper-
ate woman in the effort to end it
all was an old table knife which
she had sharpened on a brick,
leaving a very rough and ragged
edge. The wound was just un-
der the chin, in the fleshy part Of
the throat. But for the fact that
the knife missed the main arter-
les and wind-pipe, the wound
would have Immediately proved
fatal. Doctors Mann and Oh
i've arrived quickly on the spot,
and everything possible to relieve
| the suffering Of the woman was
done, and she was then carried
! to the hospital.
From the appearance of things
soon after the terrible deed, il
was evident that Mrs. Wilson
had intended to make a complete
| job OF it. She was alone in her
room at the time, the other men,
bers of the family being else
where in the house. She lock-
the door and all windows, lower
ed the shades, thus making the
room as dark as possible, and
then hid herself in a closet.
kneeling down she drew the
knife across her throat. It was
in this position, with blood
streaming down her neck, that
she was found.
Possibly the coming of several
members Of the family to the
door hastened the act, and upon
finding the door locked it was
broken open and the struggles Of
the suffering woman were heard
IN the closet. This was opened
and she was found to have the
bloody knife still in her hand.
The exact cause Of the rash act
Is not known but il is generally
Thought that her mind had be-
GONE mentally unbalanced on
account Of continued sickness
and bad health. During the
past few years she has been in
%tremely poor health and has
uttered a great deal. Mrs. VIII
on came here sometime ago
rom Chatham county and is
rom a good family Of that place.
She is % year old and has a hus.
'and. several children. brothers
nd sisters. She has made Dur.
lam her home for q number of
ears and has a large number Of
rIends among our people. Late.
II Is said, she has acted very
lrangely and 1t has been neces-
ary TO keep close watch over
er. This accounts IN d measure
% The quick discovery Of her
lter the attempted effort to end
er life and the members of her
lI9ily we're fortunate enough TO
no heretofore she. made q further
Inc latest report from the
ospital, where Mrs. Wilson was
\ rrled, Il that she Ii resting
e'i. unless other complications
IN, It Is thought that she will
pom recover.
The Durham recorder. [volume] (Durham, N.C.) 1879-19??, 1908-07-21
FOR SHERIFF.

l hereby announce myself
as a candidate for the nomi-
nation of sheriff of Durham
county, subject to the action
of the democratic primary.
Respectfully asking your
support.
w. d. TURRENTINE.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
UNION LABOR
is OPPOSED TO
SECT. TAFT
NEW HAMPSHIRE BRANCH RAPs
CANDIDATE
Accuses Him of Upholding Injunction
and Otherwise Showing Himself
an Enemy of the Work.
ingman
,v Aasociated Press.

BY Associated Press.
CONCORD, N. H, Jan. S.-Opposition to
Secretary William H. Taft as a presiden-
tial candidate was embodied in a state
ment issued todf: by the executive COM
mittee of the state branch of the Ameri-
can Federation of Labor. The statement
says in part;
I'VE, the executive committee of the
New Hampshire branch of the American
Federation of Labor in sentiment and
sympathy with union members of all
political parties in this country, hereby
declare ourselves unalterably opposed to
the nomination of William H. Taft, Sec
retary of war, for the presidency; that
we recognize in him, through his public
utterances and judicial decisions and
opinions, the arch enemy of organized
labor. that he is the instrument and ex-
ponent of capitalistic power; that the
writ of injunction which he upholds, never
was intended and never should be per-
mitted to deprive honest industry of It's
personal rights; that We object to his
methods Of campaigning as any one mans
man. however exalted and influential
may be his master, or widespread his own
support and endeavor; and that We are
determinedly and irrevocably opposed to
his candidacy"
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
MUCH STREET WORK
AWAITS SIGNATURE
MAYOR FINDS DESK PILED HIGH
WITH ORDINANCES
haIf-Hundred Improvement Measures
Passed This Week Need Execu-
tive's Signature to Be-
come Valid

Mayor A. c. Harper found a batch of
new ordinances piled up on his desk We'd
nesday on his return from San Francisco
measures that Acting Mayor Niles Pease
had not signed.
The new legislation Includes;
Ordinances of intention TO improve For
tieth street, Milwaukee avenue, Bank
street, alley from Eighth to Ninth street,
Remick avenue and State street.
Ordering work on Soto street, alley be-
tween Beacon and Burlington street
Seventh street, Winter street, alley be.
tween Ninth and Tenth streets, Cornwell
street, Lacy street, Jefferson street. Lima
street. Santiago street, State street, First
street, Granada street, Fifth street, Keith
street and Marmio4 way.
Intention to change and establish grade
of Robinson street.
Intention to establish grade of alley
south of Third street, Pacheco street.
Mateo street, alley south of Pico street
alley between El Moino and Dewey, and
Ascot avenue.
To open Naomi avenue, Stanford ave-
nue., Thirtieth street. Los Angeles street
and Budlong avenue.
To close alley between Cheney AMI
Leonard.
Establishing curb line to Long Beach
avenue, Hoover street and Twenty-ffth
street.
Execution of a quitclaim deed to Hugh
Sparkman.
Granting franchise to Santa Fe railway.
Fixing salaries in the office of the city
engineer.
Ordinance amending section / of ordi-
nance No. 1903 (oil inspection) and sec
tion of ordinance No. s137 pound keep
err.
Ordinance ordering the closing OF Bere-
nice avenue. Avenue 45 and two alleys in
Montecito Park.
Los Angeles herald., 1908-01-09
STEWART IS
PRESIDENT
wELL.KNowN BUSINESS MAN is
ELECTED
OFFICERS SELECTED BY CHAM
BER OF COMMERCE
members Of Organization VII! Attend
Meeting to Be Held at San Pedro
Tuesday-Dlscuss Harbor
improvements

George II. Stewart was elected presi-
dent OF the chamber of commerce at the
meeting of the directors, held yesterday
willis H. Booth was elected hrst vice
president; James Slauson, second vice
president and w. c. Mendenhah' ueas-
urer.
The following chairmen of committee
were chosen: William d. stephens. com
mittee on commerce; F. Q. story COM
,nittee on agriculture and horticulture;
w. ]. Washburn. committee on manurac-
turing: Louis M. Cole, jr., committee on
mercantile affairs; H. q. Osborne, COM
mittee on laws; H. r. Calender, commit
tee on publication and statistics; Joseph
Scott, committee on county ana muhlci-
pal affairs; Walter Raymond cohini..ee it
on hotels; Charles G. Greene, committee
on finance and auditing; ]. o. koepni
committee on boulevards. parks and
roads; James A. Foshay, committee on
expositions, and Marshall Stimson' coIh-
mittee on membership and grievances.
The new members admitted were
American Swiss company, Yosemite Min
eral Water comanpy, William II. Hoegee
company, w. II. Keller, Bernderd ana
Auoco.
The harbor committee reported on the
intended visit of Colonel Lockwood and
Colonel Leach to look after the harbor
lines at San Pedro, and stated that ar
Yangements were made for the full COM
1nittee to be in attendance at the meet
ing TO be held in San Pedro Tuesday, and
a private car had been provided to take
the delegates from other organizations In
the city, who are interested in harpor
improvements. The major portion Of the
directors promised to attend the meet
ing and take part in the discussion.
To Hold Convention
A communication was read from the
state board of trade, San Francisco, tell
ing of a convention to be held In their
rooms Thursday, January 16, to take
action relative to the sulphuring of dried
fruits.
A suggestion was made that three dele
gates be sent from each of the fruit
growing districts in the county. 1t was
the sense of the board. convention OF
the deciduous fruit growers of the county
and the commission men handling dried
fruit be held in the chamber Of commerce
rooms Monday, January 13, TO select dele
gates to represent them in this conven-
tion.
The secretary was instructed to send a
message to James McLachlan asking
him to urge the bill to provide for the
continuation of Investigations of rivers
and water resources of the United States.
This is done with the object of continu-
ing the gauging of streams of California.
A communication was read FROM the
realty federation asking the chamber to
use its influence with the hotels and res
taurants in using better fruits and nuts
than they are now distributing from their
tables The matter was referred to the
committee on hotels.
The chamber has been working on these
lines for the past sixteen years and re-
suits have been in some respects salts
factory.