Hillsboro Firm Offers Wide Stock and Modern Goods
Hillsboro firm presents a full line of groceries hardware and garments with a popular shoe department featuring Craddock Terry and a large stock of farm implements including International harvesting machinery Oliver plows Empire drills and wagons. Forrests of Orange County run a twelve year old millinery department supplying latest styles with visits to Baltimore and Philadelphia to secure fashions.
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Forrest
Baltimore
Philadelphia
Charles G Rosemond Postmaster Praised for Service and Loyalty
Hillsboro observers note Charles G Rosemond has run the local post office since 1903 with promptness accuracy and impartiality He supervises money orders registrations and four daily incoming branch mail runs Has been a loyal Republican contributor and a popular trusted figure in the community and its post facilities
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Observer
Hillsboro
Charles G. Rosemond
Roosevelt
Rosemond
Republican Party
Jordan Bros Strike Early 1908 Buyout Expands Stores
Jordan Bros, a growing supplier, bought out A H and J D Graham on January 8 1908. The firm runs two connected stores one dry goods the other groceries, offering dress goods furnishing goods workwear and a wide grocery stock. A summer soda fountain operates daily enhancing shopper appeal.
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Jordan Bros
A. H
J.D. Graham
Screamther
Jordan Bros Exclusive Agents Amid Local Confections and Buggies
Jordan Bros operant as exclusive agents for Royal Tailoring Co in New York and Chicago, offering made to measure suiting at popular prices. They also handle the Parker Buggy from Franklin, Va, praised as a top value in mid priced vehicles. W P and R E Jordan lead a regional business built by Orange County natives with growing local demand.
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Jordan Bros
Royal Tailoring Co
New York
Chicago
Suilits
Franklin
W. P
R. E. Jordan
Orange County
Reynolds Store Promotes Home Order Method and Delivery Wagon
W. T. Reynolds & Son general merchandise in Hillsboro emphasizes home order taking and a delivery wagon service to boost convenience. The partnership includes Ernest Reynolds, with a wide stock from dress goods to shoes, crockery, and washing machines, purchased to near wholesale costs.
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Reynolds Store
W. T. ‘Reynolds & Son
Hillsboro
W. T. Reynolds
Ernest Reynolds
Mr. Reynolds
Montgomery County
France
Strayhorn Seeks Reelect as Orange County Clerk of Superior Court
Charles Strayhorn, serving as clerk of the superior court in Orange County, is presented as the Democratic nominee for a full term. The endorsement highlights his integrity, accuracy, and promptness in managing two departments: court records and probate work, with praise for his service and public accessibility. He is a former teacher, farmer, and chief engrossing clerk of the Senate in 1907, noted for his courtesy and dedication to protecting the rights and estates of citizens.
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Nomi Canora Preketbe Ee
Superior Court
Charles Strayhorn
Orange County
Strayhorn
Democratic Party
Chas
Hillsboro
Elon College
Strayholm
Senate
Congression S
Local Official Serves as Democratic Party Secretary
The piece highlights an individual serving as secretary of the Democratic Executive Committee in Orange County and notes they perform duties across various posts with noted ability. It reflects on civic roles within the Fifth Judicial District and party organization.
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Fifth Judicial District
Or‘anges County
Sheriff W Andrews of Orange County to retire after third term
Sheriff W Andrews ends a long tenure begun in 1905 noted for fearless law enforcement and rare efficiency in tax collection with up to 99 percent accuracy. Native of Chapel Hill he built broad support through merchandising and repeated elections since 1904. The community mourns the loss of his leadership though hopes for a temporary retirement.
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Orange County
W. Andrews
Andrew
Thas
Sheriff Andrews
Chapel ‘Hill
O L Thomas Watch Repair and Jewelry Shop in Hillsboro
O L Thomas offers watch and clock repair, jewelry, and optical goods in Hillsboro. With one year in business, he highlights trained skill from Z T Hadley of Graham and promises durable finishes, latest jewelry, standard watch cases and movements, and money-saving prices.
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O. L. Thomas
Hillsboro
Thomas
Z. T. Hadley
Graham
Major John W. Graham Career Summary in Public Service
Major John W. Graham, a Hillsboro native and son of Governor Wm. A. Graham, pursued Caldwell Institute and Georgetown studies before earning a law license in 1859 and 1860. He served as lieutenant and captain in the Orange Guards, rose to Major of the 56th Carolina, returned to law, held county solicitor from 1865 to 1868, and was elected to the State Senate four times, shaping judiciary, financial and railroad policy.
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John W. Graham
Hillsboro
Wm. A. Graham
Major Graham
Caldwell Institute
Wilson
Orange Guards
56Th ‘Carolina
Graham
State Senate
Judiciary
Democratic nominee Graham poised for continued state senate work
Democratic nominee for State Senator Major Graham expresses confidence in future legislative participation. He cites experience and conservatism as strengths to zealously promote and safeguard the best interests of all citizens in harmony with his past career.
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Major Graham
E A Rosemond Longtime Hillsboro Merchant Celebrated
E A Rosemond, a veteran Hillsboro merchant, is highlighted for thirty eight years in business. He arrived from Wake County at sixteen, formed J Rosemond and Son, and built the Rosemond Store into a trusted grocery, shoe and furnishings outlet with popular drinks including Hillsboro soda. He also serves twelve years as Southern Express Co agent and owns valuable farm property nearby.
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E.A. Rosemond
Hillsboro
Wake County
J. Rosemond & ‘Son
Rosemond
Southern Express Co
Orange County
Holt Store Promises Value and Trust in West End
E R Holt, a Chatham county native, established a West End grocery and sundries store three years ago. He emphasizes integrity, reliable service, and high market prices for country produce, offering full lines of fresh foods and everyday needs, with a focus on value for money and customer satisfaction.
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West End
E. R. Holt
Holt
Chatham County
Sanford
John Laws long-serving Orange County Register of Deeds honored
John Laws, elected in 1854 and re elected repeatedly through 1868, has served as Orange County Register of Deeds for forty six years. The piece praises his fidelity to duty, cautions on record accuracy, notes past missteps, and commends his unanimous re nomination reflecting steady public trust. Laws hails from Hillsboro and continues in office.
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John Laws
Register of Deeds
Orange County
Laws Thas
Hillsboro
John
Laws' Long Metal Trade Career to 1854 Office Appointment
Laws grew up at the metal workers trade and followed it successfully until he was appointed to office in 1854. Hale and vigorous his robust constitution has by careful living and temperate habits defied time, for every day she can be found at this desk maintaining the high standard of efficiency so characteristic of his exceptional career.
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Laws
Bain named Democratic sheriff candidate after county service
Robert D Bain a Orange county native and longtime County Home superintendent earned broad support for his steady management boosting the home toward self sufficiency and prompting a salary increase from county commissioners His renomination bid signals strong local backing and a trusted track record with inmates and constituents alike.
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Orange County
Robert D. Bain
Bain
Democratic Party
Steward Operates Two Hillsboro and West Bend Stores
W. E. Steward runs two shops, Hillsboro and West Bend, described as trade builders who offer the best buying opportunities and convenient service. Both locations stock a full line of quality groceries, meats, and housekeeper supplies, emphasizing standard products and value.
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Hillsboro
West Bend
W. E
Staward Noted Hillsboro Market Trader and Former Police Chief
A Richmond, Virginia native, Mr. Steward settled in Hillsboro and built a diverse business over thirty years, adding departments four years ago and running a West End store. He is remembered as a popular citizen and two-term police chief known for fair treatment and honest values in serving patrons.
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Richmond
Staward
Hillsboro
West End
Steward
West End Drug Co Serves West Hillsboro Community
West End Drug Co in West Hillsboro offers prompt stock of fresh drugs sundries and toiletry items with a soda fountain. Owners C. M. and W. H. Andrews, Chapel Hill natives, operate the business after succeeding J. W. Knight two years ago and maintain a strong local patronage.
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West Hillsboro
West End
C. M. and
W. H. Andrews
Chapel Hill
J. W. Knight
C. M. Andrews
UNC educated pharmacist earns praise for service in prescription work
The piece lauds a pharmacist who graduated from the University of North Carolina in 1907. It highlights his scientific knowledge and accuracy, noting his cooperation with physicians to arrest and cure disease. It calls him popular, progressive, and courteous, fostering satisfactory trade relations.
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Thhe University of North Carolina
Whhich
Andrews
Wingate Andrews Named Orange County School Chief in 1908
T. Wingate Andrews, appointed in 1908 as county superintendent, is praised for progressive policies linking health and moral discipline with mental training. A native of Orange County, he studied at UNC and earned a BA in 1908, earning strong tax support to raise standards and teacher efficiency.
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Orange County
T. Wingate Andrews
Andrews
University of North Carolina
Tis
Frank Nash in North Carolina Legal Community Spotlight
Prominent member of the state’s legal fraternity, Frank Nash has long stood as a key figure in North Carolina's attorney ranks, shaping local practice and professional standards through decades of service and advocacy within the bar association.
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Legalaternity of
North
Cara
Frank Nash A Noted Hillsboro Lawyer And Former Judge
Frank Nash, early educated in Tarboro and Edgecombe, served as Criminal Court Judge in Edgecombe County and as Hillsboro mayor for nearly four years. He moved to Hillsboro for health, built a respected legal practice, promoted streets and schools, and authored Hillsboro history and biographical sketches while active in local and state historical societies.
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Frank Nash
Robeson County
Criminal Court
Edgecombe County
Tarbordé
Nash
Hillsboro
North Carolina
Nagh
van N ‘Pen
Wm. A. Grahiam
Graham
O * State Historical Society
Weeb General Merchandise marks long career in Hillsboro
An old established business, H. W. & J. C. Weeb, is noted for its long history dating back to 1796 founded by Dr. James Weeb and continuing through successive generations. The piece highlights the firm’s enduring presence among local and national retailers amid evolving Hillsboro developments.
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Hillsboro
Swat
James We
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N. C
General Merchandise
W. T. Reynolds & Son
Chas. Strayhorn
Q O. L. Thomas
Attorney At Law
E. A. Rosemond
W. E. Steward
West End Drug CO
County Superintendent of Schools
Attorney-at-Law
H. W
J. C. Weeb
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