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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Aug 04, 1904
Page
2
The Aug 4 1900 issue of Orange County Observer notes local readers ready to vote for Judge Parker. It laments travel to Esopus for informing the Judge’s decision and mentions residents who have already shaken hands with the next President, hoping to be remembered when he arrives.
Mr Geo H Wright of New London NY testifies his wife suffered severe sick headaches for years until using Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets. He reports she now weighs more and is well. The product is sold by W A Hayes Druggist. The Democratic county convention in Old Orange was large and harmonious, naming a full ticket and urging election of all nominees.
J F Hughes of Duant Ga describes a long struggle with a lung abscess. Doctors gave up but he tried Sr Kings New Discovery for Consumption and recovered quickly. The remedy claims to conquer coughs colds throat and lung troubles and is guaranteed by W A Baye Digesiitreshfige 500.
Mayor Powell issued an order directing Raleigh police to enforce the law against selling intoxicating drinks outside the dispensary. Cider, whether hard or soft, is now barred from soft drink fountains, especially on Sundays, under the new edict.
A bridge crew worker near Littleport suffered sudden cramps and a cholera like illness on Thursday night. Crew members cared for him until Mr. Gifford advised Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy. Several doses restored him enough to return next day. The Elkader Iowa Argus notes the remedy never fails and urges home keeping. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
A Mount Olive Tribune report says an exchange claimed a Black boy dropped a watermelon to snatch a child from a tram in front of a trolley car. The incident references a large slice of Carnegie’s hero being dropped in the same context.
Unger of 211 Maple St Champaign Ill recounts a yearlong hacking cough dismissed as consumption. After tried remedies and months with physicians, Foley's Honey and Tar cured him. The Grand Army of the Republic in Boston on August 15 invites speakers Auditor Dixon Cyrus B Waton and Wilson G Lamb ex Confederates accepted.
In Wilmington July 27 Watts State law set a dispensary question. Anti-dispensary advocates won by 890 in a total of 1912 votes. On the distillery operation question the anti side led by 461. Also notice a veterinary testimonial praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with local druggist ad.
The Democratic State Executive Committee re elected Senator Simmons to lead the party. He is praised for knowing the job and discharging duties capably and is expected to unite Democrats for a strong victory this year.
Dr George Ewing of Smiths Grove Kentucky praises Foley's Kidney Cure after three bottles relieved kidney and bladder trouble and enlarged prostate. The notice notes endorsements from C D Jones and Thomas Taggart and mentions sale by W A Hayes Druggist. It also touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for bowel complaints.
The Summer Term of Orange Superior Court, Judge Henry Bryan presiding, convenes next Monday, August 8. Civil docket shows 1 case, criminal docket about 20 cases, two prisoners in jail. Notable case is The State versus Lewis Ruffin for nighttime breaking and entering. A list of jurors follows, including W A Craig, Wm Toler, W D Baldwin, Ed Ivey, O J Forrest, and many others.
Cures promoted for Bright’s disease diabetes stone in bladder and kidney and bladder ailments attributed to C D Jones. The advertisement presents Folley Kipney’s remedy as a universal cure without scientific backing.
By decree of the Superior Court of Orange County the executor of W D Woods will sell at public auction to the highest bidder at Hillsboro court house on the Sunday of August 1904. Two tracts are described with boundaries and measurements totaling 298 12 acres approximately. The lands are timbered with oak and hickory and other native woods. Commissioner S M Gatris signs the notice this 15th day of June 1904.
New York Herald notes Texas outpacing others in future potential and population gains. From 1850 to 1900 Texas grew from 212,502 to 3,045,710, the highest proportional increase of any state. Foley's Kidney Cure advertised by C. D. Jones for kidney and bladder disorders.
A statement asserts that upon Judge Parker's election the South will be recognized as part of the country and will gain representation in the Cabinet and other high government positions.
An old advertisement proclaims Dr King s New Life Pills relief for pains dizziness back ache and liver trouble while praising Foley s Kidney Cure for diabetes and a North Carolina Exposition exhibit. It quotes Marion Lee and C D Jones praising remedies and a Raleigh state museum exhibit set for January.
By authority of a mortgage deed from W J Miller and Leland V Miller to D S Miller the Orange County sale of the M Ray tract in Little River Township will occur August 9 1904. The land totaling 116 3 4 acres borders Nichols Montgomery Walker heirs and Miller heirs and is to satisfy the mortgage and costs. Proceeds go to the mortgagee.
In the Democratic primaries held in Durham County last Saturday the nominations were Senate HM A Foushee, House J Crawford Biggs, Sheriff F D Markham, Treasurer Paschal Lunsford. M K McCown will run as an independent candidate for Sheriff.
A distressed notice claims a startling preventive for self harm. It asserts despondency leads to suicide and promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic and nervine to strengthen nerves and regulate stomach liver and kidneys. Sold by W A Hayes, druggist, 50c with satisfaction guaranteed.
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