North Carolina Politics and A and M Institute News
In a North Carolina political note Governor Glenn declines a U S Senate bid backing Senator Overman. Hillsboro lawyer S M Gattis seeks District Solicitor seat with strong local support. A and M College Raleigh offers May School for Teachers May 4 to 16 with free admission and low living costs. Prof F L Stevens leads enrollment details and duration.
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Glenn
United States Senate
Overman
A. & M. College At
Raleigh
F. L. Stevens
May School
A. & M. College
West Raleigh
N. C
Deaton Was on His Heels in Early Pneumonia Case
Jesse P. Morris of Skippers Virginia recalls a near fatal spring 1906 attack of pneumonia and a deadly cough. He credits Dr King’s New Discovery with rapid help and full recovery after two and a half bottles. The remedy, sold with guarantee at W A Hayes drug store, costs 50 cents and 1 dollar, with a trial bottle free.
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Deaton
Jesse P. Morris
Skippers
Dr.King
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
New York World Reports Record Births in Five Boroughs
Dr. Darlington, NYC Health Commissioner, said 32 655 babies were born in January to April 1908 in the five boroughs, the highest three month total on record and up 3 461 from 1907. Marriages fell to 9 557 while deaths averaged 18 48 per thousand, with the period showing notable health trends.
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New York
Darlington
Yeaterday
Five Boroughs
Arpril
Not a candidate for attorney general says John U Hocutt
John U Hocutt announces he is not seeking the Attorney General nomination. He remains a Democratic candidate for Solicitor of the Ninth Judicial District, with broad county support, urging friends to vote for him in the Democratic primary. Also notice of Hillsboro High School Teacher's Certificate examination on April 24 and 25, 1908, for interested teachers.
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M. Gattis
Hillsboro
Gattie
Burlington “News
Durham
L. Brooke
Ninth Judicial District
J. C Biggs
John U. Hocutt
Americans Spend Billions on Buildings and Losses
In January the country invested 16 million dollars in new buildings while 24 million dollars worth burned down. The public shows indifference, yet this amount could fund the Panama Canal yearly or upgrade major Mississippi valley projects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis Globe, Democrat
Rivera
Mississippi Valley
L. M. Paints Claim Longevity and Low Cost in Ad
An advertisement touts L. M. Paint as a pure linseed oil binder with white lead, claiming a 10 to 15 year wear, a quick two minute mix for three quarts of linseed oil per gallon, and a price of 120 dollars per gallon. Also notes Morganton Western Hospital with 1128 patients and Raleigh State Hospital 403 inpatients and 109 on probation.
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H.W
Western Hospital
Morganton
Raleigh
Kodol for Dyspepsia Praised by grateful user
A customer from Georgia reports dramatic stomach relief after using Kodol for Dyspepsia. The testimonial, dated August 27 1906, commends the product as a blood purifier and tonic and expresses long life wishes for the makers.
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K. C. DeWin & Co
Chicago
Georgia
C. N. Comnell
Roding
Twenty Year Health Sentence Cured By Arnica Salve
O. B. Wedlever of LeRaysville New York recalls a twenty year health sentence cured by Bucklen's Arnica Salve praising its healing for piles and other injuries. The product is advertised as effective against boils cuts burns and wounds with 250 price at W A Hayes' drug store.
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R. King
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Bucklen
Wedlever
LeRaysville
W. A. Hayes
Real Estate Auction In Hillsboro North Carolina
By order of the Superior Court of Orange County in Special Proceedings D v Forrest administrator of A W Jordan versus Mary E Jordan and others, sale of 20 acre tract in Cheeks Township at courthouse door Hillsboro on June 1 1908 at noon. One third cash balance due in one and two years with interest on deferred payments from sale date. This 21st day of April 1965.
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Superior Court of
Orange County
Superior Court
North Carolina
D. v. Forrest
A. W. Jordan
Mary E. Jordan
Court House
Hillsboro
Polly Hobbs
Cheek’s
George Faucette
Good Politics in Tor Dathsa Orange County Nomination
The local Democrats urge voters in Orange County to replace the current solicitor with Ben M. Gattie citing past support for Judge Biggs and the need for fresh judicial office holders. They argue it is fair and good politics to switch.
Devoe & Co Letter On Paint Quality And Value
A letter from F W Devoe & Co in University Station argues paint quality by price and gallon efficiency. It contrasts two cans that look alike but differ in durability and cost, noting Devoe as the indicator of better value and referencing O J. & B B Forrest as local dealers.
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B. HO
Bell
University Station
N.G
John Dock
Devoe
F W. Devoe & CO
Gambling Shadow Over Public Baseball Bets
A Durham Recorder commentary questions cracking down on small gamblers while large stakes in baseball wagering go unchecked. It argues for equal enforcement and personal liberty in spending, urging quiet handling of minor losses or wins on public property.
Electric Bitters Save Mill Creek Man From Death
Nine years ago a Mill Creek Indian Territory resident nearly died until Pease's Electra Bitters restored his strength. The druggist at Hayes' store promotes Electra Bitters as a life saver and notes DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for quick healing of cuts and piles.
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Mr. C Farthing
Mill Creek
Indian Territory
Electric Bitters
W. A. Hayes
DeWitt
DeWitt’s
Wy. A. Hayes
Sale of Orange County land in Cedar Grove Township scheduled
On Monday May 18 1908 at 11 am at the Hillsboro court house door the undersigned will sell two tracts in Cedar Grove Township Orange County. Tract 1 known as Sterling Way and formerly Zibe Riley land includes 88 acres adjoining Marion Hesse James Scott and others. Tract 3 known as Jerry Swepson tract on West Euo waters adjoining Catharine Riley Jesse Hughes and others contains 38.5 acres. prospective buyers urged to inspect before sale day
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Court House
Hillsboro
N. C
Cedar Grove Township
Orange County
Zibe Riley
Marion Hesse
James Scott
Jerry Swepson
West Euo
Catharine
Riley
Jesse A. Hughes
Gentlemen's Clothing Store Promises Large Fall Line
Advertising copy claims a larger more complete lineup than ever before with prices from $10 to $2250 and a fall line of all wool blue serges and blacks dress goods. The department invites shoppers to browse even if not purchasing and asserts readiness to assist.
Hillsboro Election Registration Notice and Local Real Estate Sale
The Board of County Commissioners orders a special tax district election for Hillsboro and surrounding areas with a registrar appointed and 20 day registration opening on April 23 1908. Public auction on May 4 1908 at the courthouse sale includes six acre lots and multiple buildings and parcels near Hillsboro North Carolina. The notice lists dates for registration attendance and inspection and notes sales terms and private sales possibility.
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Board of County Commissioners
Hillsboro
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Qale OF Real Estates
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Hind
Mer Weight Underwear
Ress Goods
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Ladies Oxfords
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J.C. Webb
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Saulin Yo Cooney
Joseph H. Latta
Fanny F. Latta
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W. O. Latta
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Watt
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New Providence
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Sidell
William
Dillon
Martinsville
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Hazelwogg
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James B. Long
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Augustus W. Ng
Princeton
N. J
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Bacatoga
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G. P. Long
Gainesville
Fla
William G. Long
West Monroe Street
John W. Long
N. Sarah Street
St. Louis
Charles P. Long
Chestnut Street
Ottawa
Ill
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East Fullerton Avenue
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