Poll tax payment urged. GOP meeting noted and obituary
The paper urges residents to pay poll tax before May 1 to retain suffrage. Greensboro hosts the State Republican meeting on May 18 to nominate state officers and elect convention delegates. Isaac Erwin Avery, Charlotte Daily Observer editor, dies at about 32 from heart failure. Durham Sun comments on William R Hearst as a presidential possibility, noting his credentials and Southern ties.
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Republican Ee
Greensboro
Iasac Erwin Avery
Charlotte’ Daily Observer
Charlotte
William R. ‘Hearst
New York
Booker Washington
Durham Sun
Sensation in Leesville as Dr King’s New Discovery cures
A Leesville resident claims salvation from a near death with Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption after suffering asthma pain. The ad extols the remedy for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip with 50c and 1.00 price and trial bottles free. Government appointees join a railway inspection panel with an expert accountant assisting in a thorough study of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railway.
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Leesville
Ind
W. H. Brown
W. A. Hayes
Aycock
Robert T. Gray
Raleigh
Henry A. Page
Aberdeen
W. P. Lee
Waynesville
State Board of
Atlantic and North Carolina Railway
Best Coven Medicine For Children Cough Remedy Ad
An old advertisement touts Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as ideal for children's coughs and colds, claiming it relieves, cures, is harmless, pleasant to take, and preventive for croup with no danger from whooping cough, sold by W. A. Hayes, Droggist.
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W. A. Hayes
Chicago Fire Origin Eyed Amid Old Cow Tale
The Wilmington Star recalls the famous tale of Mrs. O Leary's cow starting the great Chicago fire and notes ongoing chatter about blame shifting to Baltimore for a trivial cigarette incident.
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Wilmington
Chicago
Whooping cough relief and a Confederate officer dies
Mrs Ellen Harrison of 300 Park Ave Kansas City reports her two children with severe whooping cough improved after Foley's Honey and Tar. The item notes a warning to refuse substitutes and reports the death in Washington City of Brigadier General William H Payne at 73, a noted Confederate horseman at Bull Run.
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Ellen Harrison
Park Ave
Kansas City
Foley
C. D. Jones
Gene. Wm. H. Payne
Southern Railway
Black Horse Cavalry
Bull Run
Washington City
Work s Debt to Meth odism
The Raleigh Christian Advocate cites Rev A C Dixon praising Methodism as reviving apostolic Christianity and emphasizing its five points. He lauds lay preaching, outdoor preaching, and women's pivotal role, while noting historical figures and the movement’s zeal. An Iowa man reports relief from sciatica after using Chamberlains Pain Balm, sold by W A Hayes, Druggist. Captain B P Williamson notes March frosts spared fruit in Raleigh area with an old March proverb and a 1893 frost event.
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Raleigh
Christian Advocate
A. C. Dixon
Boston
Wesley
Whitfield
Mr. Dixon
Susannah Wesley
B. P. Williamson
Chronic bronchitis cured by Foley’s Honey and Tar
A Montmorency Indiana man Mr Joseph Coffman chronicles a decade long battle with chronic bronchitis and whispers to speak. After trying many remedies his employer advised Foley’s Honey and Tar which he credits with near miraculous relief and he now recommends it to others. The notice also notes Raleigh postoffice reports rural routes rising to 487 with expectations over 500 by May first. A separate testimonial credits Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets with curing chronic stomach distress.
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Joseph Coffman
Montmorency
Ind
Foley
C.D. Jones
All Cough Syrup Tastes Good Sold by Druggists
A fragment listing various prices for agricultural goods and household staples. Wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans hides chickens feathers wool coffee sugar and other country produce, with notes of demand. The fragment resembles a mid 19th century market price column.
Letter Promoting Devoe Paints From New York Firm
A correspondence from F W Devoe & Co of New York argues the value of paint savings, claiming Devoe paint saves gallons and labor costs. It cites Bridgeport agents Hubbell Wade Co and Parke Hedgpeth selling paint, with notes on grinding quality and customer returns as proof.
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D. S. Wells
Hillsboro
N. C
Devoe
Bridgeport
F. W. Devoe & CO
New York
P.S Parke & Hedgpeth
South
A. B. Edgell
Alschon
Fla
No Female Angels in Heaven Sermon Sparks Debate
A Westminster Long Island minister Rev Dr Kaylor asserted in a sermon that no female angels exist in heaven. The remark, questioned for church authority, drew debate on heaven’s gender composition and biblical foundations.
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Dorham Son
Kaylor
Westminster
Long Island
Read House Drug Store Proprietor Endorses Foley's Honey and Tar
Chattanooga druggist Robt J Miller praises Foley's Honey and Tar as the best cough syrup, noting rising demand and sales. The piece notes Congress added about 25 000 Mexican war pensioners and a presidential decree could boost Civil War pensions to 300 000 names, questioning the value of Congressional debate if the action stands.
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Robt.j. Miller
Read House
Chattanooga, Tenn
Foley
C. D. Jones
Congress
Capitol
Presidential Pensioners P—Exchange
NotHine Equal To CHAMBER LAin's CoLic
A testimonial from Mrs B Cooke of Nederlands Texas extols Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for children. She claims long use and high effectiveness, recommending it as directed. Product offered for sale by W A Hayes, local druggist.
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Chamberlain
Mrs. B. Cooke
Nederlands
Texas
W. A. Hayes
State polygamy critique mirrors Mormon practices
The Wilmington Messenger editor criticizes existing state divorce and tax laws, arguing hypocrisy in policing Mormon polygamy while tolerating similar “consecutive polygamy” within the state. The piece urges reform by contrasting moral standards and legislative aims on family law.
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Wilmington Messenger
Socice
Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Promises Quick Heal All Wounds
An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for bruises cuts burns and skin problems with a 250 price and druggist W A Hayes backing its claims. The piece also references fiction snippets and a cough remedy Foley’s Honey and Tar with notes on preventing pneumonia and a tinkered sale of remedies.
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W. A. Hayes
Sheriff Candidate Seeks Democratic Convention Nomination
A candidate announces pursuit of the Orange County Sheriff post, pledging to be an honest officer if nominated and elected. The name will be presented to the Democratic County Convention for the nomination.
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Orange County
Calvin Parish Announces Candidacy for Orange County Treasurer
The candidate states intent to run at the Democratic Convention for the office of Treasurer of Orange County. He pledges to serve the public faithfully if nominated and elected.
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Orange County
Calvin
Parish
Orange’County
Register of Deeds
James O. Webb
Longman and Martinez Paint Endorsements Featured by Forrests
Letters from multiple customers praise L and M Paint for longevity and cost efficiency, with endorsements from H F Smith in Concord, L G Edgell in Alschon, and others. The note accompanies a tobacco market update noting delayed closing in Kinston as warehouses will stay open to sell late arrivals.
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Kinston Free Preas
Man Helps Wife By New Life Pills Cure
Winchester Indiana husband M M Austin faced his wife’s stomach and liver illness with no relief from doctors He turned to Dr Kings New Life Pills and her condition improved immediately and she eventually recovered The remedy cost 25 cents at W A Hayes Dragatore
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New York Press
M. M. Austin
Winchester
Ird
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes
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Hillsborough, N.C
Gies
Joseph A. Harris
E. Waldron
Wilton Junction
Iowa
Bailey
T. V. Williams
Sainsburg
Mich
Chattanooga
D. M. Ferry & CO
Detroit
Orange County Superior Court
Frank Nash
Julia A. Clark
Julia A. Newman
Fannie J. Newman
Court House
Mars Hill Road
Frances Young
Said Road
al. Haughanout
Haughawout
Henderson Wilson
Jas. Webb
H. Winder Webb
J. Ruffin
Pyreowoma
C. D
George C. Ray
R. L. Smith
Qtate of
North Carolina
Orange Country
Superior Court
Carrie Durham
Teague Durham
Superior Court of
D. J. Hamilton
Robert Yarborough
N. W. Brown
Blew Brothers
O. J
B. K Forrest
H. F. Smith
Concord, N. C
Frankenburg
W. B. Barr
Charleston
W. Va
H. 8
Scofield
Harris Springs
8. C
E. Webb
Hickory
Longman & Martinez
B. B. Forrest
Thedford
James Hall
Jacksonville
Wm. M. Hastings
Maggie M. Hastings
Aries
Pai
Pierce Preekis
NASA
Hillsboro, N
Stroding
W. Graham, A
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Oxford, N. c
Durham and
Grane
Orang
Supreme Cours
Lyndi
Ay M. Lattis
Attorney-Ar-1
John W. Graham
Paul
Au Gan & Graham
Attorneys-At
Hillsboro, N. Cc
Atemmpirhin
Ranville
Person Ang On
Churton Street
Parks & Hedgpeth
Tiber
Gaither Collins
Tiong
VIA
Cuba
California
Mexico
St. Augustine
Palm Beach
Mt Jacksonville
Tampa
Port Tut Brunswick
Savannah
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Washington, DC
Hillsby
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