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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Apr 28, 1904

Page

2

Primary election debate and college commencement news

The Orange Democrats consider adopting a county nominating primary. A Union County man notes ease of borrowing money versus finding hired help. The North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts will host an oration by Hon. W. W. Kitchin and a bac calaureate sermon by Rev. J. D. Hasham.

Democrats of Orange North Carolina College of Agriculture and Mechanic Arts W. W. Kitchin Congress North Carolina J. D. Hasham

Sensation in Leesville over miraculous cure by New Discovery

In Leesville Indiana W H Brown, once given up as dying, was saved by Kings New Discovery for Consumption. He reports instant relief from asthma and a complete cure soon after. The remedy is praised for consumption pneumonia bronchitis and grip. Priced 50c and 1. Trial bottles offered by W A Hayes Druggist.

Leesville Ind W.H. Brown W. A. Hayes

Best Coven Medicine For CH OREN

When you buy a cough medicine for small children you want one you can trust. Chamberlains Cough Remedy meets all conditions being harmless pleasant to take and effective against coughs colds croup and whooping cough. For sale by W A Hayes Druggist.

W. A. Hayes

Populist State Convention Doubtful in North Carolina

Inquiry probes whether a Populist state convention will be held in North Carolina this year. Ex Senator Marion Butler is state chairman, but no official word has emerged. The editor in Raleigh suspects county conventions may occur, yet reports of a state gathering are uncertain.

Wilmington Messenger Thomas Tarboro Southerner North Carolina Marion Butler Raleigh

Remembering Professor Dunston and Dr Marae Tony

The Observer recalls Professor Thomas Dunston of Chapel Hill fame and his affection for wordy stories and every faculty member. He admired Dr. Alderman and joked about the political choices in Tulane leadership. Also, a testimonial touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm curing sciatic rheumatism for E Waldron of Wilton Junction, Iowa.

Chapel Hill Thomas Dunston Alderman Tulane Venable Tom Marie Tony E. Waldron Wilton Junction Iowa Chamberlain W. A. Hayes Diuggist

Turpentine Industry Shifts To Steam Process

The Raleigh Morning Post notes steam turpentine production impacting the traditional method. Eastern orchards may profit by adopting the new steam process, converting remaining stock for value. Also cited are medical cures and regional tin ore findings, with library growth at the Supreme Court in Raleigh.

Raleigh Morning Post

Prices and sales at Hillsboro market crowds

Market report from Hillsboro lists grain prices wheat 90 cents a bushel 60 pounds corn 70 cents per 56 pounds oats 60 cents per 32 pounds meal 75 cents per 46 pounds and various dairy meat and farm products with bids and ranges. Country produce in good demand including flour tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans hides chickens feathers wool coffee sugar and more.

Devoe Paint Ad Promises Long Lasting Protection

A letter to Addison F. Androws extols Devoe & Co. paint offering two thirds of gallons versus competitors, twice the durability, and half the long term cost. Cites ED Jewell of Corry Pa who saved money repainting after using Devoe. Also notes a New York Tribune blurb on heart surgery and medical limits facing pneumonia cancer leprosy and bubonic plague.

Addison F. An Hillaboro N. C Devoe Jewell Corry New York. Tribune

Read House Drug Store Owner Praises Foley's Honey and Tar

Chattanooga Drunaist Robt J Miller asserts Foley's Honey and Tar has superior merit, noting rising calls and sales. Chattanooga House Committee on Military Affairs approves a favorable report on a Senate bill to mark Confederate soldiers and sailors who died in Northern prisons.

Robt. J. Miller Read House Chattanooga, Tenn Foley C. D. Jones House Committee On Military Affairs Senate

Equal To Chamberlains Remedy For Colic In Children

Notine Equal To CHAMBER LAINs Colic Cholera And Diarrhoea Remedy For Bonext Complaints In CHILDREN. Mrs J B Cooke of Nederlands Texas says Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy has served her family for years. She praises its effectiveness when used as directed. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Also a note promoting Foley Kidney Cure from C D Jones.

Ellen Harrison Park Ave Kansas City Foley C. D. Jones Chamberlain J B. Cooke Nederlands Texas Chamberlain’s Rale W. A. Hayes

Administrators’ Notice for Jas Webb Estate

Notice to all indebted persons to pay immediately and for all claims to be presented by March 9 1904 or loss to recovery. Administrators H Winder Webb and A J Ruffin sign the notice. Also a local millinery ad by Mrs M L Faylor and sister promoting spring and summer hats and accessories in Hillsboro with quick out of town service.

Jas, Webb H. Winder Webb A. J. Ruffin Hillsboro Jos. C. Webb T. Norfleet Webb J. Cheshire Webb Mann Darougt Mann & Scientific American Illustrated Weekly All Newsdealers New York Washington, D

State Labor Commissioner War Warns Forsyth Leads NC Manufacturing

War, state labor commissioner, said Forsyth county tops North Carolina counties in tobacco wagons knit goods and harness manufacture. He claimed undisputable facts back his assertion though he noted flour missing from the list. He visited Winston-Salem curfannteries and gathered data for his next report.

War ‘Per Winston-Salem Forsyth County North Carolina Warner Forsyth

Bucklen Aruba Salve claims sweeping cure for wounds

An advertisement extols Bucklen Aruba Salve as the best remedy for burns, sores, bruises, ulcers and skin eruptions with a 250 price and a druggist guarantee. It also mentions Foley's Honey and Tar for pneumonia prevention and references medical substitutes by C D Jones.

Bucklen Aruba W. A. Haye Foley C. _D. Jones

Calvin R. Parish Announces Candidacy for County Sheriff

Calvin R Parish declares as a candidate for Orange County Sheriff and pledges to serve faithfully if nominated and elected He states he will seek the Democratic nomination at the county convention and run for Treasurer at the next convention in Orange County Illinois

Orange County Calvin R. Parish

Webb for Orange County Register of Deeds

James O Webb asks Orange County voters for support for Register of Deeds. He pledges to serve the public faithfully and acceptably if nominated and elected.

Orange County Register of Deeds James 0. Webb

Candidate pledge for Sheriff at Orange County convention

R L Smith announces at the Orange County Democratic County Convention that if nominated and elected he will serve the public to the best of his ability as sheriff. He presents his commitment to public service and duty.

Orange County R. L. Smith

Birthday Party Honors Hillaboro Postmaster in Spencer

An April 18 birthday party at Mr and Mrs James T Rosemond home Spencer North Carolina celebrated Charles G Rosemond the 23rd anniversary of his birth. Attendees included Miss Miles of Richmond and many locals. Guests enjoyed decorations music and dancing with thanks offered to the hosts for a most enjoyable evening.

The Observer James T. Rosewood Spencer Charles G. Rosemond Hillaboro N. C Misa Miles Richmond B. Penington Faulker Arthur Holthouser Mary Rosemond William Sides Sallie Rosemond Evans Pe ‘Gram Warrenton Chas. G. Rosemond Monk Walter Boone E. C. Dean J. A. Vaughan J. W. Perkinson Spener

Census estimates place U S population near 79 900 289 in 1903

The Census Bureau estimates the United States population for 1903 at 79,900,289 excluding Alaska and insular possessions, up 3,905,814 since 1900. New York leads with 3,716,139 residents, while 22 states have under a million and 14 exceed two million.

Census Bureau Washington United States Alaska New York Mississippi North Carolina

Thoughtful Winchester Man Uses Pile to Help Wife

A Winchester man named M. M. Austin improvised a remedy for his wife with stomach and liver trouble when physicians failed. He gave Dr. King's New Life Pills a try and she found instant relief and eventual cure. Available for 25 cents at W. A. Hayes' Drugstore.

M. M. Austin Winchester Dr. King W. A. Hayes

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