North Carolina Charters and State Finances Highlight 1903
North Carolina issued 554 new charters in the 1903 fiscal year, Orange County receiving 69525 of the $100000 public school appropriation. State Auditor Dixon reports November 30, 1908 balances and expenditures, with a total year disbursement of 2201604 and year end balance of 120438. Children of school age in NC reach 678000, Orange County listing 4718 pupils.
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North Carolina
Dixon
Orange County
Promising Remedies and a Fatal Thunderbolt Tale
An old newspaper fragment notes Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption praised by a druggist, and reports a South Atlantic cargo export of 17 000 bales valued at 120 000 to Bremen on the Anglo Saxon. It also mentions Kodol Dyspepsia Cure and a thunderstorm death in Lincoln County with three degrees in a cabin and a fatal strike.
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Dr. King
W. A. Hayes
Alexander ‘Sprunt & Soy
Wilmington
N.C
Bremen
Germany
Kidney Cure Testimonial From Buffalo Coal Operator
A. H. Thornes of Buffalo C writes a testimonial praising Foley's Kidney Cure for years of kidney and bladder trouble. He claims medicines gave no relief until using the remedy, noting brick dust stones and a complete return to health after a few doses. He estimates the cure has done him a dollar value of 1080.
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A. H. Thornes
Buffalo, C
Foley
W. A. Hayee
Twenty Teachings Not to Follow My Own Path Quote
A Shakespearean quotation discusses the difficulty of teaching many what is good versus being one of the few to follow one's own teachings. The line reflects on authority, guidance, and personal example.
Preacher Pounded in Spencer NC by Congregation
A Charlotte Observer correspondent reports in Spencer North Carolina that the Methodist church congregation pounded their new pastor Rev. Gay with an old-fashioned welcome. At a set hour the community sent food and seasonal items to the parsonage before the pastor’s arrival with his family who had traveled from eastern North Carolina.
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Charlotte Observer
Spencer
N.C
Methodist Church
Gay
Rector testifies to Chamberlain's Cough Remedy success
E A Langfeldt rector of St Luke's Ashburnham Ontario testifies the Chamberlain's Cough Remedy cured his cold and enabled him to preach Easter three times. He says the remedy arrived after his order and credits it with a rapid, effective cure. The note appears in Salisbury Truth Index. Six distilleries licensed by the Board of Aldermen.
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Ashburnham
Ontario
Chamberlain
Ont
E. A. Langfeldt
St. Luke’s Church
Chamberlain Medicine Co
A. Hayes
Salisbury
Truth Index
Board of Aldermen
Orange County Observer
Foley's Honey and Tar Promoted as Lung Remedy
In a health note for the season of coughs and colds, W A Hayes endorses Foley's Honey and Tar as the greatest threat to lungs and a fast curer that prevents serious results from a cold.
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Foley
Judge Winston as Democrat Candidate For Governor Nomination
The Wilson Times reports Judge Francis D. Winston will seek the Democratic nomination for governor at the upcoming party convention. The paper is authorized to make this announcement.
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Wilson Times
Francis D. Winston
Dem
Standard Oil declares 44 million dollar 1903 dividend
The Standard Oil Company authorizes full disbursement for 1903, amounting to 44 percent of capital stock, or $44,000,000 to stockholders on $100,000,000 capital. Meanwhile Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic proclaims its simple iron and quinine formula on every bottle. Fo ley's Kidney Cure is promoted for kidney or bladder troubles.
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Grove
Standard Oil Company
Prices for farm goods and grocery staples in weekly market
A historical market listing shows local prices for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans dry hides chickens feathers wool coffee and sugar. Wheat 80 to 90 cts per bushel corn 60 cts oats 60 cts meal 75 cts pork 7 1 2 cts per lb bacon 12 1 2 to 15 cts per lb flour 4.00 to 5.50 per barrel tallow 4 to 6 cts per lb beeswax 20 cts lb butter 20 cts eggs 20 cts doz peas 70 cts per bushel beans 1.06 to 1.50 per bushel hides 4 to 10 cts per lb chickens 10 to 25 cts each feathers live geese 40 cts lb wool washed 25 to 35 cts lb unwashed 15 to 20 cts lb coffee 13 to 20 cts lb sugar 5 to 6 cts lb.
Work is Money We TOLD YOU SO We pay 20 cents per pound
History Nut Kernels and Walnuts needed at Brown & Co. We pay 20 cents per pound for kernels and will buy cracked or uncracked walnuts. Bring in your produce as available. November 25.
Devoe Paint Endorsement Letter to C G Fi Monnd
A letter from F W Devoe advocated Devoe paint and criticized rivals for cheapening paint with lime and cyan sand. It asserts Devoe as true paint and mentions Parks Hedgpeth selling it. Additional notes report Raleigh University opening a dormitory plan with 251 students enrolled, 100 turned away, and a year to completion.
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C. G. Fi Mondp
Hillsboro
N. J
Devoe
F. W. Devoe
New York
P.S Parks & Hedgpeth
Raleigh
Voon
Baptist
Bulky Health Claims and Murder Trial Report
A mislocated medical advertisement praises Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for biliousness and stomach troubles, with a testimonial from J. W. Smith of Juliff Texas. The piece also notes a murder in the second degree verdict and a thirty year sentence, plus a witch hazel salve endorsement and Raleigh weather observations.
Electric Bitters Promises Quick Health Reforms
Revival era advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for sleeplessness stomach upsets and systemic complaints. It claims to tone the stomach regulate kidneys and bowels stimulate the liver and clear the blood, promising relief and a money back guarantee by W W A Hayes, druggist.
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W.W. A. Hayes
Lincoln walking stick sold at public auction in New York
Public sale in New York fetched 145 dollars for President Lincoln's walking stick. A second item promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a gentle purgative without discomfort, offered by W. A. Hayes, druggist.
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Lincoln
New York
Chamberlain
Sansea
W. A. Hayes
Droggist
Sale of land under mortgage by Stub bins Stubbins heirs in 1903
By virtue of a mortgage deed to James Webb Jr. & Bro. the Orange County deed records list a sale of eighty two acres in Bingham Township Hillsboro. The public auction at the court house door on Monday January 4 1904 will satisfy the mortgage and cover costs.
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Chas. I. Stubbins
Nettie J. Stubbins
James Webb
Alfred Carr
Geo. Stubbins
Jas. Webb
JK. & Bro
Ishmael J. Carden
Nancy E. Carden
Maria F. Badgett
A. S
W. S. Badgett
Office of Register of Deeds
Orange County
Court House
Hillsboro
Hillsboro Township
Mill Creek
Carden
John Carden
John McCracken
Charles Cox
Terrell
Aria F. Badgett
Badgett
Winchester Citizens Endorse Foley's Honey and Tar
Prominent Winchester residents report their little boy’s severe membranous croup improved after one dose of Foley's Honey and Tar. They urge refusals of substitutes. W A Hayes notes 16,173,046 men aged 18 to 45 with 116,542 in the militia, about seven in every thousand.
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Bove Lirz
C W., Lynch
Winchester
Ind
Foley
W. A. Hayes
DeWitts Little Early Risers Sold By Texas Druggist
In Yoakum Texas a large dry goods firm led by J M Haller bought pills in transit to a friend. He recommended DeWitts Little Early Risers for morning wakefulness and relief from headache and lethargy. Sold by W A Hayes.
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Lone Star State
Texas
Yoakum
J. M. Haller
Haller
DeWitt
W. A. Hayes
Millinery stock arrives new fall and winter styles
Our new stock of fall and winter millinery is ready for trade with the latest and most desirable styles for ladies and children. A splendid assortment of Bonnets, Ribbons, Feathers and Trimmings. Full line of notions, dress trimmings and jewelry. Public invited to inspect. orders by mail receive immediate attention. Mrs M L Taylor and Sister.
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Nail
M. L
Bucklen's Arnica Salve advertised at Hayes Drug Store
A 1956 ad notes Bucklen's Arnica Salve cures burns, sores, eczema, and piles quickly, offered at W. A. Hayes' Drug Store in Reidaville. The item sits among local notices and mentions the double-tracking of the Southern system from Washington to Orange, with Danville to Charlotte planned next, expected by early 1905, costing about $15,000 per mile.
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H. A. Tisdale
Sammerton
S. C
DeWitt
W. A. Hayes
Bucklen
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Reidaville
Washington
Orange
Danville
Charlotte
Goop For Children and Masons Temple News
Goop for children claims instant cough relief by acting at the source. Dr Armstrong of Delia endorses it as best remedy. W A Hayes drugsman sells it. Grand Secretary Drewry reports 343 Masonic lodges and record membership gains this year. $119,000 of $130,000 needed for the Masonic Temple has been raised. Architect Bryan travels to Philadelphia to study structures and consider concrete use.
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Drewry
Grand Lodge of Masons
Masonic Temple
Bryan
Philadelphia
Quick Croup Cure Promises Fast Relief
A brief note promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for croup in children, claiming immediate relief if given at first hoarseness or when croupy symptoms appear. It touts safety and pleasant taste, with W. A Hayes as the local dealer. A separate inquiry from Hillsboro, North Carolina, and officials FD Blackman and T P A Chattanooga TN offer to answer travel or cost questions.
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Croop Chamberlain
W. A Hayes
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W. Va
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Linsoln County
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Chicago Tribune
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Juliff
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Weather Bureau
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Nevada
E.O. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
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Armstrong
Delia
N. C
Blackman
Trave Mars
Eee
Roe
Scientific American
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Hillsboro, Nc
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Ay Law
Oxford, N
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Durham
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Fanville
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Hillsboro, N
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Attorneys-At-Lay
Durham, Granville
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Churton Street
Parks & Medgpeth
Furniture Star
Tipe St
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Gaither Collins
North
Canna
Rusom
Shore Line
Equil
Europe
Sonville
Wayneaville
Lakes Toxaway
Fairfield and
Hotphire
Rockies
Southern
H. Hardwick
L Ass
A. Bayes
Foley’s Honey
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