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Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Aug 26, 1897

Page

2

North Carolina News and Education Developments

The Orange County Observer notes New Orleans statistician M Neill estimates U.S. cotton at 10 million bales and Chicago wheat at 10201/2 cents. NC railroad lease testimony extended to September 15. University of North Carolina offers correspondence courses in pedagogy for teachers and studies in education theory and administration.

M Neill New Orleans Chicago University of North Carolina C. W. Toms Chapel, Hill N.C Dustrial College Gareensboro N. C Regula Ene County Charles D. McIver

Free Samples and Potent Pills Advertised in One Notice

A mixed selection of 19th century ads notes free samples of Dr King s New Life Pills promising relief for constipation sick headache malaria and liver troubles sold by W A Staves and others. Also claims on a world s best salve for cat wounds and skin eruptions and reports on Florida tobacco crops and immigration declines at New York arrivals with pauper money patterns.

H. FE. Bucklen & Co Chicago Dr. King W. A. Sfaves

Panacea Ointment Sold by Hillsboro Drag Company

An old notice proclaims Panacea Ointment for cats bruises sprains ulcers nipples burns and all sores. The preparation, once made by Mrs Jos A Harms of Hillsboro North Carolina, will hereafter be sold only by the Hillsboro Drag Company on site.

Jos. A. Harms Hillsboro N.C Hillsboro Drag Company

Washington Messenger Report on Pungo Precinct Unity

The Washington Messenger notes head of Pungo precinct has long backed Democrats and will return to a strong majority in town this week. After years of division the precinct is now united and expected to roll up its usual party majority with no dissent.

Washington Messenger

King’s New Discovery praised for consumption coughs and colds

In Tiskilwa Illinois the editor touts Dr King’s New Discovery as the sure cure for coughs colds and consumption and urges trial at W A Hayes Drug Store. The piece expresses optimism about crop conditions and prices noting the wheat harvest is above average and European supply will be limited.

W. M. Repine Tiskilwa Dr. King United States India Europe Australia Russia

Remarkable Cure for Chronic Diarrhoea by Remedy

Veteran Henry Steinberger of Allentown Pennsylvania writes of chronic diarrhoea since 1862. After trying many medicines and doctors he credits Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with full relief after using a 40 cent bottle. The notice also mentions W P Fite being baptized at Old Orchard Maine on August 7.

Pennsylvania Chamberlain Henry Steinberger Allentown W. A Isyes North Carolina Baptist W. P. Fite Old Orchard Maine Ele

Local Market Prices for Farm and Household Goods

Wheat 75 cents per bushel 60 lbs corn 55 cents per bushel oats 62 lbs 55 cents per meal 46 lbs 55 cents pork 4 to 5 cents per pound bacon hog round 7 to 1 cents flour 4.10 to 6.00 per barrel tillow 4 cents per pound beeswax 20 cents per pound butter 15 cents per pound eggs 10 cents per dozen peas 75 cents to 1.00 per bushel reap s 7 cents to 1.00 per bushel hides dry 4 to 8 cents per pound chickens 5 to 2 cents each feathers live geese 40 cents per pound wool washed 15 to 20 cents per pound cowshed wool 19 cents per pound barber wool 3 cents per pound tea 12 to 20 cents per pound all kinds of country produce in good demand.

Wineton tobacco board plans fall fair and air trade

State notes report the Wineton tobacco board of trade organizing a fair association and planning a tobacco air event this fall. Other items mention North Carolina wage levels, a school tax dispute in Surry County, and railway freight plans for the Mooresville link.

Wineton Tobacco Board of Trade North Colina Surry North Carolina Ararat Granite J. S. Carr Southern Railway Morkeville Mooresville Lincoln Journal T. J. Thompson Denver Charles Taylor Charlotte Chapel Hill Wm. Austin Stanly County Raleigh Academy of Medicine Woodbridge Greensboro Cape Fear George Brodie Nannie Catlett Kittrell

Land Auction Under Mortgages at Hillsboro Courthouse

Under two mortgages dated 04 18 4 and 12 16 1886 and recorded in the Register's office, sale of three parcels near New Hope Creek at Hillsboro courthouse on Monday September 6 1807 will occur. Parcels include Robson home place of about 300 acres and a 106 acre tract, plus Robson's interest in a King Co storehouse. Cash payments. Ex'r Crawford and mortgagees Cole announce.

W. G. Robson Henry Malone Lnomans R. Cole Register’s Office Court House Hilsboro New Hope Creek Wim. Mayes J. W.ithe S. D. Blackwood Kirkland Green Freeland Morris King Freeland Ring and Burroughs Hilbert Craig W.G. Robsort Thomas Burroughs George Freeland Moereo W.G. Robson King & Co Salea Same Crawford Thomas RK. Cole

Sale of Real Estate in Orange County Durham County Court

By decree of the Superior Court of Durham County in Special Proceedings Lacey L Morehead Executrix versus Patterson and others, sale of two parcels in Orange County set for Sept 7 at noon at Hillsboro courthouse. First lot near town line bounds North Carolina Rail, 5 acres more or less. Second lot by Moneys Creek, 87 acres more or less. Terms: half cash day of sale, balance in 6 months with 6 percent interest. sale subject to reserve until payment. Commissioner TOMLINSON.

Superior Court of Durham County Lacey L. More Rugette Morehead Vised Rod. Patterson Court House Hillsboro Orge Orange County Hiliebore North Area Rail North Carolina Railroa Company George Rhodes Wm. Metau Brick Yard Orange Coon G. Holt de Tomlin C.D. Turner Jerry Bain Nancy Bain T. D. ‘Turner Orange Holewan T. D. Turner North Carolina Samuel M. Wilkinson Margaret Thompson Nofice Ida Blount Lewis Blount Willie R. Cox A. B. Cox South Carolin Arthur J. Wilkinson Emmet Otter Istvan Phantiff Isuz Tate D. F. Crawford Curt Eat Cour Cory J. Cones Merchant's John K. Hughes Sherff

Tobacco Manufacturers Returns Reported Across North Carolina

The State Labor Commissioner in Raleigh receives tobacco production returns from several plants. Winston factories produce 775 thousand pounds, 185 thousand and 160 thousand pounds respectively. Mi Airy 310 thousand, Greensboro 214 thousand, Statesville 150 thousand, German town 115 thousand, Nashville 1 million. The Dukes in Durham employ 750 people with 450 men 225 women and 75 children. annual output not yet reported.

Raleigh News and Observer Raleigh Winston Mi Airy Greensboro Statesville Germantown Nashville Durham

Cady's Condition Powders Featured as Remedy

An ad style notice touts Dr. Cady's Condition Powders for human use, claiming effectiveness for chapped hands and eye ailments, comparing it to horse medicine and promising a permanent, efficient remedy.

Dr. Cady

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