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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Dec 09, 1897

Page

2

Fifty-Fifth Congress and North Carolina politics

The Fifty-Fifth Congress opened with the President's message noted as lengthy. A Beaufort man, Carl Duncan, is named to be Internal Revenue Collector within thirty days. The State Democratic Executive Committee urges white voters to unite for the next election and promote Anglo Saxon supremacy and honest government in North Carolina.

Internal Revenue Carl Duncan Beaufort Democratic Executive Committee Raleigh North Carolina Democratic Party

Histories Moment as Nine Negroes Serve Grand Jury

The Oxford Ledger reports the November term of Granville Superior Court will be memorable in county history as nine negroes serve on the Grand Jury, the first time such a panel has occurred in Granville.

The Oxford Ledger Granville Superior Court Granville Farmer's Martoal Fire Insurance Company Orjsnge County Matthew Atwater Piesment

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve advertised for skin issues and piles

An old advertisement touts Bucklen’s Arnica Salve as best for cats bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a guarantee of satisfaction or refund It costs 25 cents per box and is sold by W A Hayes Druggist A Post Office Department report notes about 000 women employed in the postal service

W. A. Hayes Postoffice Department Postal Service Omaha Nerton the State Minute Company Net Amither Siet & Bank

Panneen Ointment Offered by Hillsboro Drag Co

An advertisement notes Panneen Ointment as a quick healing cure for cuts bruises sprains ulcers sore nipples burns scalds chilblains piles and various sores. It has years of use and full satisfaction. Previously made by Mrs Jos A Harris Hillsboro NC and will be sold hereafter only by the Hillsboro Drag Company.

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

Roasia’s Vast Hose Ownership Rumor Reported

Report claims Roasia holds about 3 million hoses, nearly half of all existing. The trace suggests most hoses are in possession of peasants across the empire.

Roasia

Expenditures by Orange County Board for Year Ended 1597

A long list of county expenditures shows payments to commissioners for support of the poor, jail, and road work, with numerous names and items such as supplies, medals, and salaries. The document lists who received funds, the purpose, and amounts, with a continuation note.

Board of Commissioners of Orange County

Board of Commissioners Orange County 1897 expenses report

Statement lists N W Ray M W Moore J T Hogan and others with 24 days at $2 per day and miles traveled, total $278.60. Clerk John Laws certifies accuracy on November 24, 1597, and notices a county fire insurance meeting and various local notices and advertisements follow.

Cooley Wk Hughes Orange Maria MeAdoo Wow Warren Dick McAdoo Mat Howard Bet Jonian Ashley Ana Scarlett Mary Parker Bro JR Wilson Geo R Collins Pumas Johnson Uapp Legiand Burchupport Board of Commissioners of Orange County N. W. Ray M. W. Moore J. T. Hogan John Laws Board of Commissioners

Corner shop offers Misses and Childs Rubbers at 25c

Advertisement for Brown & Co offering Misses and Childs Rubbers at a quarter per pair with over gaiters men’s dress slippers and ladies fine footwear. Claims stock must be sold and invites calls.

Has Now In Stock And Is Constantly Call And See

In stock status noted with a directive to call and see, located next to the post office. No further context or identifying details provided.

Also Mentioned on This Page

Orange County Observer Hillssborough, N.C Thursday Joseph A. Harris W. M. Repine Tiskilwa Til Dr. King Scott and Neck Mra M. J. Ford Ruddella de Witt Bucklen’s Arnica M W Moore A ‘Larner Yd Hogan MV Roy Amy Jong Pam Morphis Wite and Burch Parris Inspee Atten Quint Riles JK Hughes D F Crawford JF Compton Quint Riley Jordan W Jordan Maria Mendes AW Clark Polat Lee Alison Dig Biiza Peott Jutin Scott Prins Jobson Wapp AL Holden LB OL. Cooley Careathers Larner Silve Terell Gravey AJ Gordon JJ Hogan MW Diay B&b York Treasset Co Scott Brown Thomas Cates F Crawford Eli Merrit Nat Cates WJ Tilley Bedford Cooper Jus Slenderson Wash Elijah Mester Aaron Weaver Dack Holeman Andrews O’dar Whitaker Crafb Eddie Myrick John Clark Sally Cates James Forrest Forrest Robert Moore Lina Durham Daily Clark Alin Scarlett Primus Johnson Sup Bhiza Papp Susie Jane Sharp Dick Ward WA Hayes James Biwards Anthony Papp Wegsy Wilson Lasley Pauper Coffin Maria McAdoo Poor House Parks & Hedgpeth Boa Rosemond Vielee Peggy Wilson James Edwards Rosemond Hall Taylor & Co Anthony Tapp Nancy Hail Siva Durham Iaan Morphis Crawford Cocket John Croker D Msykes Turner Kay TJ Hogan A J Gordon Jos S Lacta John K Hughes Jobo W B Thompson W Hawkins McAdoo J A Forrest Earl Faucette Allison Bet Jordan M Howard Mary McAdoo L Crabtree M Hicks Ann Scarlet E Scott Amelia Nicy Lee Mina Durham Tapp F Cowpton Noti Sally Cat Turner's Children Morphis Will Allison Parks Dodson Pauper Coffin F Ezzell I. Smith Crutchfield E Lindsay N V Ray I. Holden W Moore J Gordon J Hogan J Laws JR Kenton Edwards & Broughton Clark Il Sparrow B ‘Thompson Eliza Scott Takeare AJ Cates Cell Grove Prise Hillsboro Drug Company A. L. Holden A. J. Gordon Elizabeth City Mountains W. A. Uayea State Labor Bureau Allie Hughes Norfolk Johnston County Supreme Court J. A. Perkins DeWitt W.A Hayes Clem. Manly Aod J. C. Smith Mary Bird Harrisburg W. A Weldon News J. J. Goodwyn Coriatmas Chamberlain L. & Bagley Hueneme Druggiet Seattle Forbidden District of Alaska R. Brown Furniturs Prg. J M. Andrew Ker STATE Charlotte, WN. c May B. Cates Pease Nas Hillsboro, N Bro Wit W. Grallan Oxford, N Durham Hillsboro Drug CO Parris & Shaw Hillsboro, No Feder Scy Joan W. Graham Pall ¢ Granam & Graham Attorneys-At-Law Hillsboro. N Aer Pawester BD. Turner, Wy Cres Howe No A Ma Co Hillshara, NL Dan Suurg Destist Hillboro Noc Dirl Blaine Vy Anteda Ges PS Harris Ste A. Harris Steam Dye America Washington Munn & Co Scientific American Broadway New York Yale OF Town Commons Thureday Oxnanae Server M Laws S E Cole Henry Richards Hilleboro
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