University addresses and state education notes parade
Judge Walter Clark will give the Annual Address at the University Medical College Richmond on April 29. Col A K McClure will deliver the Literary Address at the Salem Female Academy commencement. Wm L Wilson will speak at the University of North Carolina commencement on June 1. The Summer School at UNC opens June 1 and closes July 25. Robert Hancock elected president of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad. he succeeds W S Chadwick. Bishop Cheshire leads St Mary’s fundraising for a $100000 endowment with $50000 from alumnae pledge plus further gifts expected.
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Walter Clark
University Medical College
Richmond
Col
A. K. McClure
The
Philadelphia Times
Salem Female Academy
Wm L. Wilson
University of North Carolina
Jane Zend
Robert Hancock
Atlantic & North Carolina Railroad
Chadwick
Nancock
Cheshire
St. Mary's
St. Mary
H'A
Bishop Cheshire
North Carolina
Episcopal Church
Dr Kings New Discovery and Arnica Salve Ads
An old collage of quotations promotes Dr Kings New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds and Buck Lems Arnica Salve for wounds and skin ailments. The ad claims free trials at W A Mayes Drug Store and includes brief humor lines about a one legged man named Anderson and a robbery encounter at a police station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanps
J. Bogel
Shreveport
Lasaya
Dr. King
J. F. Campbell
Safford
Arizona
W. A. Mayes
Anderson
Pangneen Ointment Advertises Quick Healing for Sores
Local notice proclaims Pangneen Ointment as a cure for cuts burns bruises and other sores. It states the product has been used for years and that, after this sale, Hillsboro Drug Company will distribute it instead of Mrs. Josh A. Harris of Hillsboro North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josh A. Harris
Hillsboro
N. C
Hillebory Drog Company
Electric Bitters for Languid and Malaria Poison
Electric Bitters advertised as a seasonable tonic and alterative for languor liver sluggishness and general malaise. Claims include preventing fever from malaria and relief of headaches indigestion constipation and dizziness. Sold at W A Hayes Drug Store for 50 cents and 100 per bottle.
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W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Negro Turning White in Maryland Case Draws Medical Attention
Caleb Baynard of Berlin county leaves for New York for expert observation as his skin turns from black to white over fourteen months. A white spot appeared on his scalp and spread, with fine hair bleaching and facial features shifting toward white. Doctors call the case unprecedented and note rapid color change.
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la Porte
Mdiana
Caleb Baynard
Berlin County
New York
Baynard
Piso cures for Figures Where All Else Fails and Market Report
A historical notice blends an ad for Piso’s Cure with a weekly market report listing prices for wheat corn oats meal pork butter and more. It includes a land sale notice from Hillsboro by decree of the Superior Court in a special proceeding involving P Tinsley Cheek administrator and commissioner, detailing bid terms and payment schedule.
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Weeakly Liillsborn
Oro Ge County
Tinsi
Cheek
M.A
Sarah B. M. Cheek
Court House
Hillsboro
Lind
Onringe
VOY
Menane
Mehane Swan
Joe Merrow
Ned Stroud
Meystpith
Whistling Man A L Byrd Plans Move South
Mr A L Byrd travels to Harnett county after whispers of joining a featherless troupe. He carries recommendations from Lieutenant Governor Synolda and multiple legislators about his whistling skill. The piece notes lawmakers learned to whistle and hints at political change with Democratic control and state recovery ahead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A.L Byrd
Harnett County
Democratic Party
Charlotte plans three day 20th May celebration
The state news notes Charlotte aims for a three day May festival. Cadets Worth Bagley and Rafus Z. Johnson Jr. face final exams for promotion in Annapolis this May.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charlotte
Pat Annapolis
Worth Bagley
Raleigh
Rafus Z. Johnson, Jr
Lincolton
Salisbary
Rockwell
George W. Vandertilt
Biltasore
Rockwell Park
Newberr Journal
Raleigh News and Observer
Walter Clark
Supreme Court of North Carolina
University Publishing Company
Charlotte Observer
Judge Graham
Oxford
Calhoun
Clay
Filmore
Webster
Gov
Graham
Bis Sop
Bark and Oak Logs for Sale 500 Cords Inquiry
Offer to buy 500 cords of tan bark and all varieties of oak. Requesting contact to arrange price and directions for stripping. Includes mention of a party and local pickup details.
History Repeats and Uncle Sam Origins Tangle
A fragment from the Orange Co Observer recounts how history repeats in reflections on past figures and names. It includes a farmer’s note on how the nickname Uncle Sam originated from an 1812 Troy provisioning case involving Samuel Wilson and Elbert Anderson. It also presents a Durham anecdote about Booker T. Washington’s lecture and a quip about an earthquake jar in Montreal, as reported by the Durham San.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Uncle Sam
United States
Samuel Wilson
Troy
N. Y
Elbert Anderton
E. ” Anderson
U.S
Wilson
Booker T. Washington
Durham
Local Legal Notices and Advertisements Chronicle
A collage of notices lists lawyers Attorny at Law M. Gatitis Graham Graham & Graham and other attorneys serving Hillsboro and surrounding counties. It mentions real estate, claims collection, loans, and estate matters. Also referenced are a patent medicine bottle claim for rheumatic cures and a postponed lot sale on Town Commons under the Property Committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsbore
N.C
ING and Smoking Tobaccos
The Lawyer Might Reform
A Christian Advocate piece notes a lawyer offering consolation to a widow of an editor. He expresses deep pain over the editor's death and recalls their close friendship while acknowledging they can never meet again.
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Orange Country Observer
Eee
Hillsborough
N. cc
Joseph A. Harris
Biblical Recorder
North Carolina Baptist
K. Trowell
State University
Howell
Richmond Dispatch
James E. Boyd
J. E Boyd
Col. Boyd
James E Boyd
James E Band
Ralelph News and Observer
Hanna
McKimley
Wilmington Star
Star
W. A. Hayes
Buey Vietna
Dixie
F. L. Spanton
State News
T. Ivey
S. B.A. Ac
the Barracks
Hillsboro, NE
Rod. Roberson
Laura A. Roberson
Jesse W. Collee
Orange County
Cath
Llisbury
Hspelhill
M. C. Stord
Hess
Rae Copyrights &O
Washington
Muno & Co
Reosi
Scientific American
Munn & Co
Broadway
RN & CO
Orange Co
Repeuats
Caldwell
Byron
Shahkespeare
Luce
Farmer Boy
Montrealoc
Dingley
Durham San
LOE
Re S. Spurgeon
Foremost Newspaper
Dentist
W. A Hayes’ Drugstore
NBC Ae
W. F. Craig
Isabel Craig
the Daily Observer
National
the Weekly Observer
Weekly Observer
Charlotte, N. C
Dr. Hotta
G. O.D. Traud
Rome
Western Medicine Company
Katawazoo, Mieu
LT. Cratg
Orange Cocusty Os
D. M. Laws
H Winder Webb
Geo T. Overaker
Hillaboro
the Bobbitt Drug Co
Kaieizh, NY
Uillsboro Drug CO
RE. A. Rosemond
A W. Graham
Oxford, N.C
Oru Porson
Kirham and
Granville
Chester Dr. Turner
Frayk Nasi
Hillsboro, N.C
Dr. Struthwick
M. Gatitis
Hillsboro, NJ
Graham, Paul
Gmanam
Wyraham & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Alamance
Caswell
Cees Bon Bua
Minion
Cype
Beach
Sanentia
Christian Binleavererns
Worth T
Christians Genendle
Gnuee
Nassau
N.B
Ae Hillsboro Drug Co
Mary Wikiseeth
Amuel M. Wilkinson
Admir Trator
Stso
Paine
Paiste
Parris & Shaw
W. L. Douglas
Stel
Ohest
Russia
W.L. Douglas
Brockton
Mast
AL Rosemond
Christian Advocate
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