Davis Monument Chief Marshal Named for Richmond Corner Stone
Illsborough N C April 4 1396 The Davis Monument Association selects a chief marshal for the July 2 monument cornerstone ceremony in Richmond Virginia The report of Robert M Furman State Auditor covers state expenditures from Nov 30 1804 to Nov 30 1895 and is praised as a complete record by the Auditor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John B. Gordon
Caratorud
The
Davis Monument Association
Davis Monument
Richmond
Robert M. Furman
Cuba population and geography described with state cigarette law
The text notes Cuba’s population of 1,631,637 with 1,111,803 whites and 520,684 blacks, its 45,700 square mile area, and mountains up to 8,000 feet. It also reports the Iowa Legislature passing an anti cigarette bill banning sales to individuals but allowing wholesale shipments out of state, with constitutional challenges suggested regarding interstate commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
North Carolina
Iowa
Affidavit Testifies Pain Balm Cures Rhematic Ills
On May 11, 1895 Charles Hl Wetzel of Sunbury Pa swore an affidavit praising Chamberlains Pain Balm for inflammatory rheumatism after using three bottles. The notice notes sale at 50 cents per bottle by W A Hayes Druggist and mentions McKinley sweeping the earth with Choctaw Indians endorsing him for President.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Melick’s
Chamberlain's
Charles Hl. Wetzel
Sunbury
Walter Shipman
W. A Hayes
Definition of a friend from London Tie Pt prose piece
A compendium of traits defining friendship from a 19th century text. It contrasts true friends with fairweather companions, describing friendship as an enduring, guiding, supportive bond. The essay uses vivid metaphors such as ivy and a bank of credit to illustrate loyalty, honesty, sympathy, and steadiness across prosperity and adversity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Ivy
Cough Remedy Praised by 1893 West Virginia Man
In 1893 a Long Beach West Virginia man credits Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy with a near instant relief and complete cure after trying several syrups. The product has sold for over twenty years and gains favor. sold by W A Hayes Drag. Goose Grease Liniment promises cure for aches and pains with money-back guarantee from Goose Grease Liniment Co. Hillsboro distributor E A Rosemond. Russia’s severe cold in 1402 froze the Baltic Sea, and similar freezing occurred in 1460 with horsemen crossing from Denmark to Sweden.
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Martin
Long Beach
West Va
W. A. Hayes
Goose Grease Liniment
E. A. Rosemond
Hillsboro
Goose Grease Liniment Co
Greensboro
N. C
Russia
Baltic
Denmark
Sweden
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claim
Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder diseases. The remedy relieves pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages for both genders and stops water retention quickly. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist Hillsboro NC.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes
Droggist
Hillsboro
N. C
Baptist Churches Reach 11 O'clock Services in County
A Cleveland county preacher could start in Shelby and reach any of twenty Baptist churches in time for an 11 o clock service. From Rutherfordton, twenty four churches are accessible. The county hosts 5,000 Baptists.
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Shelby
Cleveland County
Rutherfordton
Salve advertised for skin eruptions and piles sale
An old advertisement promises the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. It costs 25 cents a box and is sold by W A Hayes Druggist. A police census reports Raleigh proper population inside city limits as 18 081.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W A. Hayes
Raleigh
Piso's Cure and Hillsboro Market Report
Piso's Cure for Coughs advertised with bold claims and a weekly Hillsboro market report lists commodity prices. Prices cover wheat, corn, oats, meal, bacon, flour, tallow, beeswax, butter, eggs, hides, hens, feathers, wool, coffee, sugar, sassafras, and various fruits and vegetables with unit prices and ranges.
Quantities by State Show Vast Military Estimates
The passage lists state by state military headcounts with Illinois at unknown, Pennsylvania 771,874, Ohio 650,000, New York 560,000, Indiana 481,192, Kentucky 361,137, Missouri 350,000, Massachusetts 339,391, Wisconsin 306,343, Texas 300,000, Virginia 295,446, New Jersey 284,887, Georgia 264,071, Michigan 260,000, North Carolina 240,700, Maryland 205,000, and several states below 200,000. North Carolina is noted as capable of outfighting all the rest combined and holds a record for something related to fueling or outfitting.
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Tormet
Illinois
Pennsylvania
Oho
New York
Indiana
Kentucky
Missouri
Massachusetts
Wisconsin
Texas
Virginia
New Jersey
Georgia
Michigan
Joey
North Carolina
Maryland
Train tragedy injures child in Graham case
The March 28 issue reports a Chapel Hill train mix up at University station. A mother attempted to rescue her seven year old girl from a moving car but dropped her, resulting in crushed legs. Dr Geo W Long, a railroad surgeon, amputated the limbs after bringing them to Graham.
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Boriington Evening News
University Station
Amy Mors
Chapel Hill
Geo. W. Long
Graham
Obituary: Elizabeth Gattis Dies in Orange County 1856
Elizabeth Gattis died March 17 1856 at her brother Samuel Gattis home in Orange County North Carolina aged 83. A longtime member of New Sope Presbyterian Church her father was a Revolutionary Soldier and Ruling Elder. She bore years of confinement with Christian fortitude and was beloved as Betsy by many.
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Samuel Gattis
Orange County
N. C
Elizabeth Gattis
New Sope
Presbyterian Church
Betsy
Officials Back Morton and Boyd in North Carolina Race
Greens boro colonel endorses Morton for Governor and Boyd for Governor. Raleigh Press notes Rev. A C Dixon will return for a ten day revival starting April 5 at First Baptist Church Raleigh. Mount Airy news reports nine children born to eight families in Mayodan area and progress on cottage at Oxford Orphan Asylum with thanks to Mr Dake and Masons.
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Thomas B. Keogh
Greensboro
Greensboro Record
Morton
Col. Boyd
Raleigh Press
A C. Dixon
Raleigh
First Baptist Church
Mount Airy
Mayoulan
Madison
Mine Childres
Oxford Orphan
Oxford Orphan Asylum
Dake
Masons
Oxford
Not Dead Verdict Reported In Four Oaks Incident
In Four Oaks a man who drank heavily one cold night appeared dead but was found alive the next morning in a coffee house. An inquest was held but no verdict was issued. the coroner and jury departed believing the man not dead.
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Smithiind Herald
J Gas. Williams
Four Oaks
Polling VYACEs Establishment of Orange County Precincts
The Orange County Clerk of Superior Court announces voting precinct changes under NC law from 1895. New or altered polling sites include South Chapel Hill, North Chapel Hill, Patterson, Cole's Store, and East Hillsboro precincts, with boundaries defined by local roads, creeks, and town lines and voters assigned to each precinct.
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Superior Court
Orange County
Miectisi-C
North Carolina
Lee
County of Orange
SouTh Cuavent Rie
Chapel Hill
Durham and
Durham County
Chapel Till
Franklin Street
Rosemary Street
Jones’ Ferry
Bingham Township
South Chapel Hill
Norte Cuare
Hite Vreetxer
North Chapel Hill
Cole's
Tatterson
Borland
Cross’ Creek
Borland Creek
Chapel Hill Township
Patterson
Cole’s Store
Cole's Store
East Hillsboro
Hillsboro
Hobbs
Oaks
Eno River
Crabtree's Mill
Wake Street
Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove Township
Court House
Thie
University
University Station
Berry’s Mill
Mill Road
Isaish Browning
Sidney Pickett
Barton
Scarlett’s
Fy Aboro Township
Waryeysity
University Pink
Car
Huleboro
West Hoy
Cheek
Grove Township
Fairgerg Church
Bain’s
Bain’s Mill Dam
Frank Thompson
P Kirkpatrick
Thomas Pratt
Rids Church
Troy
Pay J Hayes
Bingham
Bees Crossing
Smeg
Learborg Road
Tidlsboro
Person
Breesmet Hall
TeLer
New Leasburg Road
Toler
Orange County Precincts and Voting Places Established
The document lists polling precincts for Orange County including West Hillsboro, Cedar Grove, Carrs, Tollers, and Cedar Grove precincts with lines dividing districts and voting locations. It notes unchanged precincts White Cross Cates in Bing ham and Caldwell Ineuve Jackson Shop Little Tower and references February 19 as the effective date per Clerk B F Crawford.
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Orange County
Wil White Cross
Cates
Bingham Township
Caldwell Ineuve
Jackson
Little Tower Township
B. F. Crawford
Superior Court
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Orange County Observer
Illsborough, N.C
Hillaborough, N. C
George Davis
Confederate States
Davis
John H. Reagan
McKinley
Durham
Settle
North
Carolina Baptist
Buckles
Pitcher’s Castoria
Hillsboru
Charlotte Observer
State News
Simmons
Simmons Liver
Simmons |Liver
J.H. Zeilin & Co. Phitads
Hia, Pe
Ayer
James Way
Livery Stable
Roseville
Cal
Sarsaparilla
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
wRax
Nash
Attornet-At-Law
Hillsboro, N. C
Dr. Strudwick
Quester D. Turner
N.C
S M. Gattis
John W. Graham
Paul C. Graham
Graham & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Hillsboro, NS. C
Alamance, Caswell, Durham
Granville, Person and
Orange
Beis & CO
Anna Gage
U. S
Columbus, Kan
Sor
Bradfield Regulator CO
Polling Vyaces
Patterson's Precinct
West Hillssoro
Ahove
West Hillsboro
Zach Canninghan
West Tildlsbol
Carr
Mveat
Speee National Recorder
I. C
Inv
John Wedderburn
F Street
N.W
Washington
Car Reference
Pegs Pamphet
Pprivate Board
Henry Richards
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