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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 01, 1904
Page
2
Community items report on church union talks and a Confederate monument design approved for Forsyth County. Also mentioned are comments on politics, ongoing congressional session, veterans reunions, and regional clerical conferences with brief updates.
A Beall Mississippi man urges stubborn skeptics to try Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption recounting his wife’s dramatic recovery after using two bottles. The ad promises guaranteed relief and offers trial bottles free from W A Hayes druggist, with prices 50c and 1.00.
The official pamphlet for North Carolina Day to be observed by public schools on December 23 outlines a more elaborate programme than ever before. The plan aims to engage students and communities with a broad slate of activities and events prepared by the State.
C D Jones cites C W Lynch of Winchester Indiana praising Foley's Honey and Tar for his son in a membranous croup attack. Lynch says relief came after one dose and that the remedy saved the boy's life.
A resident reports the anthracite region of Pennsylvania has 630,060 inhabitants. Of these 430,000 are foreign born, and among them 50,000 cannot read or write.
An announcement confirms the completion of a $600,900 fund to erect a national monument to the late President Mu Kinley. The note contrasts wartime rhetoric with domestic fundraising for the memorial project.
A. H. Thurnes, coal operator of Buffalo Ohio, says Foley Kidney Care relieved years of kidney and bladder trouble. He reports stones passed and pain ended, calling the medicine worth a thousand dollars. Also Raleigh mayor C D A M Powell releases his fifth annual report praising dispensary success, reduced drunkenness, and tripled expected city revenue.
A vintage ad claims Electric Bitters will curb nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets. It touts stomach and kidney bowel regulation liver stimulation and blood clarification with a money back guarantee by W A Hayes Druggist.
A cigarette smoker used a telephone in an office and the odor left in the transmitter was so offensive to the owner that he will have to replace the plane. The piece extols Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a health tonic priced 86 cents, urging Tea or Tablets by W. A. Hayes.
Vor Fall and Wipter Millinery announces inspection ready goods for the season. The store advertises stylish hats trimmed and untrimmed veils flossers ribbons collars trimmings handkerchiefs combs jewelry and a full stock. Out of town orders will be supplied promptly by Mrs M L Taylor and sister.
A Charlotte businessman recalls his addiction to baseball as an example of how obsession can intoxicate. He compares it to wine and warns that even healthy relaxations can become overpowering if not kept in perspective.
J G Gluck superintendent of the Reform School at Plantyown West Virginia reports after trying various advertised cough medicines that Foley’s Honey and Tar is now used exclusively. He says it is most effective and harmless. D Jones.
The report notes Dr. Alderman has moved to Charlottesville and a campaign seeks a two million dollar endowment for the institution over which a distinguished North Carolinian has been called to preside.
A local ad touts Brek len's Arica Salve as a cure for burns cuts sores eczema and piles. The copy suggests daily hazards from a frightened horse and praises the product’s soothing relief available at W A Hayes' Drug Store.
The fund for the Masonic Temple in Ra'eigh reaches 100000 dollars with only 20000 more needed. Officials say construction may start next spring. An unrelated notice in Hillsboro involves a land sale under judgment in the Miley Green G gaston Green estate case.
In Durham on a May morning, Joseph Murray was fatally shot by his nephew W Robert Murray after Murray fired three shots at the aggressor. The elder Murray died within minutes. W R Murray sustained a broken finger. The case was presented to the coroner with bond set at 20000 and the defendants releasing.
Citizens warned about cough medicine ingredients. The notice claims many remedies contain opiates causing constipation and risk to children. Foley's Honey and Tar is promoted as opiate free, safe, and non constipating per C D Jones.
The Hillsboro crowd planned to visit Richmond for Thanksgiving, returning Friday. Raleigh’s Miss Annie Cheshire visited, returning Friday, while Miss Maria Webb stayed through Tuesday. Local student David C Parris from Bing ham School in Mebane was praised. Congressman Charles R Thomas of New Bern attended a wedding in Hillsboro. Sides Rosemond wedding scheduled for Nov 30. A Maple syrup theft suspected at Fancy Grocery, and Mr Charles M Hayes surprised his parents on Thanksgiving Day after four years away in Oregon.
By authority in a mortgage deed W E Lineberry and Margaret A Lineberry grant John A Sult the sale of 75 acres in Bingham Township Orange County to satisfy the mortgage. Cash at Hillsboro courthouse on Monday December 5 1904 highest bidder. This first day of November 1904. John A Sult mortgaged.
By order of the Superior Court of Orange County Commissioner C. D. Kirkland will auction two parcels in Chapel Hill Township on December 1, 1904 at noon. The 60 acre tract and a 97 1/2 acre tract are offered for division of pro seccs with terms one third cash and balance due in 6 and 12 months with interest.
In Raleigh on November 18, 95 Confederate veterans at the Soldiers Home are all well and active. Ranging from 56 to 96 years, none are confined by sickness, and every inmate can join meals in the dining room. Superintendent Brooka notes the vigor and care of the Home.
C D Jones urges readers that Foley's Honey and Tar is the best throat and lung remedy during cold season. The note claims quick curing and prevention of serious outcomes from a cold.
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