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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 10, 1905

Page

2

Dispensary election to be held in Hillsboro next Monday

The Hillsboro dispensary election will occur next Monday with about 86 votes expected if turnout is full. Both sides claim the result. The item also notes the North Carolina penitentiary reportedly cleared about 120000 dollars last year, exceeding expectations. A tongue in cheek reflection about Japan, Russia, and a billion dollars references U S history and quotes Speaker Thomas B Reed on the country’s wealth.

Hilleboro North Carolina Japan Russia United States Thomas B. Reed Charlotte Observer

A Toucube Story of Saving a Baby Girl by Eyler

Geo A Eyler of Cumberland Maryland recounts his 11 month old daughter nearly dying from a serious illness. Two doctors gave up hope until Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds was tried. The first bottle brought relief and after four bottles she recovered fully. The ad claims the product never fails to relieve and cure coughs or colds. Trial bottles are free at W A Hayes Drugstore with 50c and 100 price points.

Geo. A. ‘Eyler Cumberland W. A. Hayes

Durham County's Rapid Growth Evident in Tax Assessments

Raleigh News and Observer notes Durham County's swift expansion with property assessments rising from 14.54 million to 15.13 million dollars and an added 200 thousand dollars in income tax. The county remains small yet among the state's wealthiest, growing hourly.

Raleigh

Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Praise

A Joplin Missouri druggist Mr Obe Witmer sends a circular praising Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Kennedy as unmatched for bowel complaints. The notice notes it is widely known and sold by W A Hayes Drogist.

Chamberlain Obe Witmer Joplin Kennedy W. A. Hayes Drogzgiat

Sheriff raids Watts violators in Iredell county action

The Raleigh Enterprise reports a sheriff raid in Iredell county targeting Watts law violators. Pouce chief in Thomasville captures a man, a horse, a buggy and eight gallons of mountain dew in a separate police action.

Iredell County Watts Pouce Thomasville

Foley's Honey and Tar Promises Safe Cough Cure

Advertisement urges readers to combat consumption fears with Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe, certain remedy. It warns against unknown preparations and claims the product cures coughs, sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.

Foley W. A. Hayes

War death toll and yellow peril remark spark tensions

Baron Komara estimates 570000 men killed in the war with Russia at 370000 losses. Mr Sato asserts the United States has no reason to fear a yellow peril, arguing Japan would not seize the Philippines.

Baron Komara Russia Mr. Sato United States Japan Philippines

New Pullman Service Links Winston-Salem to Morehead City

The Southern Railway launches through Pullman service between Winston-Salem and Morehead City with day coaches to Greer... wait. Regular summer excursion tickets are on sale daily with limited return until October 31. Weekend signature tickets from Hillsboro offer continuous passage to Morehead City and back, four day outings at a low cost. Depart Hillsboro 2.53 am, reach Morehead City 11.80 am, return from Morehead City 4.40 pm, arrive Hillsboro 8.47 am. This first through-car arrangement is expected to attract many visitors to the resort. For details contact Phil D Hawkins, Hillsboro, N C.

Morehead City Sothern Railway Pullman Winston-Islem Gresenhire Morehead Forrick Hillsboro Foral Trans Morthest Phil. D Hawkins Hilleboro, N. C

Castor Oil and Remedy for Child Bowel Troubles

Advice warns caregivers to use fresh castor oil for children's bowel issues in hot weather. If symptoms persist, administer Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, then castor oil. Keep both ready for immediate use. regarded as highly effective even in cholera infantum. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

Charity and Children in a Father’s Practical Lesson

A sensible father teaches his son the value of work during vacation. He ensures his boy Labor earns honest wages, even if his business requires overalls. The article reflects mid nineteenth or early twentieth century views on industry and virtue.

Wasting Away: Kidney Cure Promises and Raleigh Building

A Salem Missouri man, Robert R Watte, says Foley's Kidney Care cured his five year kidney disease after other remedies failed. Summer kidney issues are linked to heat and excess drinking. Also note Raleigh construction starting November 1 for a new Masonic Temple office building, praised as the finest in the city.

Robert R. Watte Salem Foley W. A. Hayes Masonic Temple Raleigh

Pscurtak Disappearance and Patent Remedy Ad

J D Ruoyan of Batterville claims King’s New Lie Pills ease indigestion bilious symptoms and dizziness with promised relief for sour stomach headache and constipation. Guaranteed at W A Hayes' Drugstore for 25 cents. Also a political jab urges candidates to secure pockets before seeking support. A testimonial endorses Rocky Mountain Tea by W A Hayes.

J. D. Ruoyan Battervile, C

Weekly Market Prices for Wheat to Wool in County Trade

Weekly Hitissoro market prices list grain and livestock values per unit. Wheat at 1.00 per bushel, corn 0.65, oats 0.50, meal 0.70. pork 0.08, bacon 0.10 to 0.15. flour 5.00 to 6.00 per barrel. tallow 0.04, beeswax 0.20, butter 0.20, eggs 0.15 per dozen, peas 1.50, beans 1.06 to 1.50. hides 4 to 10 per pound, chickens 0.10 to 0.40 each. wool and other country produce in demand.

North Carolina preachers sought like Maddry in message

The Atlantic Messenger notes Rev. Charles E. Maddry, a prominent North Carolina figure based in Louisville, is back home in Orange County and will aid meetings in Skanes and Chatham counties during the summer. It requests five hundred preachers for North Carolina, modeled after Maddry.

Atlantic Messenger Bibleney Morehead Eyes Robert P. Walter Hillsboro Charles E. Maddry North Carolina Louisville Orange County Skanes Chatham Maddry

Where to Send a Boy to School at Bingham School

J W Hines writes praising the Bingham School near Mebane NC for its able assistants strong discipline and religious influence. He notes gymnasium work neat penmanship and Bible study as key features and stresses the need for a decisive headmaster to guide the institution.

Bingham School Mebane N. G Y. M Brrigham J. W. Hines Ec'y Treas Ice Compan Recky Mount N. C. Rato

Carlisle Center Man Sees Four Year Kidney Cure Result

G B Buswans Tishirits after four years reports from Carlisle Center New York that Foley's Kidney Cure cured his severe kidney trouble. He says brick dust sediment and pain vanished and have not returned in four years. He recommends the medicine to others with kidney or bladder issues. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

G.B. Burhans Carlisle Center N. Y Foley W. A. Hayes

Rumor of Blockade Plans Stirs County Nerves

The item hints at hidden men who may push to blockade in the county, warning that naming them would shock residents. A pasted note from W. A. Hayes promotes Helliater's Mountain Tea to calm a mother-in-law, priced at 5 cents, described as healthy and docile.

Gus W. A. Hayes

Dispensary Election Planned for Hillsboro North Carolina

Notice announces an August 14 1905 election in Hillsboro to decide if dispensaries shall be established. Polls open at the court house from 8 00 am to sunset with judges John Christmas and J M Carr and registrar D M Laws. Voters cite For Dispensaries or Against Dispensaries on their tickets with July 28 to August 5 registration window. ARTHUR W. RAY Clerk of the Board July 3 1995.

Hillsboro N. C John Christmas J.M. Carr D. M. Laws Board of Commissioners Hillabogo Arthur W. Ray Southern Railway Athens Charlottesville Virginia School of Methods Knoxville Tenn Monteagle Terin Monteagie Bible Training School Monteagle Sunday Bee Institute Woman’s Congress Nashville Lenn Peabody College Vanderbilt Biblical Institute Oxford Miss University At Mississippi Richmond Farmer’s National Congress Tuscaloosa Ala Raiwa

Hillsboro Registration Notice For Dispensary Election

Appointed registrar announces Hillsboro election to decide dispensary status. Registration book opens Friday July 28 1905 and remains for seven days except Sandsy, closing at 9 pm August 1905. New registration not required but unregistered voters must sign before the election under municipal rules.

Hillsboro Sandsy

Roosevelt Visit Date Set for Raleigh October 19

The visit date is fixed for Wednesday October 19 with President Roosevelt arriving at 11 30 in the morning. He will go first to the State Fair Ground and deliver an address.

Roosevelt Raleigt Fair Grounde

Arnica Salve and a Nashville Clergyman's Death

An ad cites Bucklen's Arnica Salve for ulcers and sores as the best healing remedy. Also reports the death of Bishop Hargrove of the Methodist Episcopal Church South at his Nashville home shortly after midnight, age seventy six, after a year of feeble health.

Wm. Bedell Flat Rock Mich Jesus W. A. Hayes Bishop Hargrove Methodist Episcopal Church South Nashville, Tenn

Taky Appeal To Our Syira Thies In Pub Ad

An old ad touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as remedies for biliousness and indigestion. It claims the tablets invigorate the stomach and liver, regulate the bowels, and restore health and happiness, sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes Druggiet

Administrator's Notice To Creditors For Estate 1905

Administrators notice from A Hall announcing qualification as Administrator for the late Mrs Ara Had. Creditors must present claims or payment by July 12 1905. Indebted persons urged to pay promptly to the undersigned. Notice dated July 12 1905.

Notice of Administrator for Hughes Estate

Qualified as administrator on the estate of P I Hughes, deceased, I notify all persons with claims to exhibit them by July 14 1906 or be barred from recovery, and all debts owed to the estate should be paid promptly. This 14th day of July 1905. Co N Hughes, Administrator.

P. I. Hughes Co. N. Hughes

Parish land sale in Orange County July 1905 court action

On August 10 1905 the court will sell two tracts of Orange County land at Hillsboro court house door. One 93 acres bounded by Cameron Parish and others. remainder after Serena Parish life estate of 50 acres. Sale under R D Sain executor of James H Parish to settle estate debts. Terms: one third cash, balance in 6 and 12 months at 6 percent. Plot of lands on file in Clerk’s office.

Court House Hillsboro N. C Orange County Hillsboro Township Frank Cameron Serena B. Parish Allen Campbell P. H. Smith John A. Bivins P. G.W. Walker Superior Court of R. D. Sain James H. Parish H. L. Parish R. D. Bain James A. Parish

Rail officials named from Asheville to Washington

J. H. Wood of Asheville as D P A with S. H. Hardwick as Passenger Traffic Manager and W. H. Taylor as General Passenger Agent, both based in Washington, D C.

J. H. Wood Asheville S. H. Hardwick Washington, D. C W. H.taylor

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Orange County Observer Hillsborough N. Cc Ava Joseph A. Harris Raleigh Enterprise Charity and Children Hitissoro' Smarket Rx G. B. Buswans Tishirits Chapel Hill News Ara “Eh A. Hall Notce Spuxeron C. A. Scott Tee Paul Colllins Bank of Orange M. Armfield Shepperd Strudwick D. H. Hamilton T. Norfleet Webb O.J. Forrest S. M. Gattis A. McDade Olina Francis P. Venable Chapel Hill ANNER Poley Littleton Female College J. M. Rhodes M. L. Taylor & Sister Effa Callon Orange Mass New York Chi St. Louis Atlata Gan Daten Tony Sen Oe Copyriants &c All News Minit & Co Seremers Onanee County Preanx Nash Artrorney-At-Law Hillsboro, N Dr. St .Obtice Tudwicky A. Granam Lavy Oxford, N.C Wil Ora Person Dugham Granging Anville Andy Hillsboro, N. c John W. Graham Paul Graham 84Nan & Graham Attorneys-At-Law Hillsboro, N.C Alamance Durham Granville, Persex and Hillsboro, NC Churton Street Parks & PedZpeth Pre Scrass Gatther Collins David E. Tours W. A. Bayes Vansrill Montene W A. Hayes News and Observer Associated Press ANL Daily News and Observer North Carolin Ian Raleigh, N
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