Port Arthur and cotton farmers news from Orange county
The paper notes predictions that Japan will starve Russians, North Carolina steel bridges growth at the Steel Bridge Company in Burlington with 75 new workers, and a mass farmers meeting in Orange county to discuss low cotton prices. It also covers the upcoming January 4 legislature start and several Speaker of the House candidates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Arthur
North Carolina
Steel
Burlington
Roanoke Bridge Company
Orange County
Akithe
Wilmington
Honsea
Senate
House of Representatives
Graham
Granville
C.'H. Guion
Craven
R. B. Winthorpe
Hertford
W.P. Wood
Randolph
Aroand
Wilmington Star
Stokes County
Souther Railway
RL. Vernon
Charlotte
Orange
Mass
Lew, Chiaoe
Mo- Atia
Oban
Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Endorsement
A Beall Mississippi resident touts Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption claiming his wife recovered after using four bottles following failure of other treatments. The ad guarantees the remedy via W A Hayes Druggist with trial bottles offered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fiont
Dr. King
T. R. ‘Beall
Beall, Miss
W. A. Hayes
Cotton mill whistles echo as vast southern labor hums
In the South about 25 million people work through cotton seasons. Despite the enormity, the industry steady as cotton is picked and mill whistles whistle in rhythm with labor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington
Membranous Croup Relief Cited By Winchester Citizen
C W Lynch of Winchester Indiana reports his young son suffered membranous croup but improved after Foley’s Honey and Tar. He says the remedy saved his boy’s life noting relief after one dose. The reminiscence contrasts with rail timetable and local legislative notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Lynch
Winchester
Indiana
Foley
C. D. Jones
Orange County Board of Commissioners Expense Report 1904
Statement of days and mileage for the Board of Commissioners of Orange County for 12 months ending December 1, 1904. A F Andrews 29 days at 2 dollars per day 58 dollars 00 322 miles at 5 cents per mile 16 dollars 10 cents total 74 dollars 10 cents. Thomas H Welson 29 days at 2 dollars per day 58 dollars 00 cents 270 miles at 5 cents per mile 13 dollars 50 cents. B H McKee 29 days at 2 dollars per day 58 dollars 00 cents 218 miles at 50.1? cents per mile 10 dollars 90 cents total 68 dollars 90 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
Orange County
A. F. Andrews
Thomas H. Welson
B. H. McKe
John Laws
Board of Commissioners
Lerk Board Co
Buffalo coal operator reports kidney cure after pain relief
A. H. Tharties of Buffalo Ohio, long troubled with kidney and bladder stones, reports kidney cure with Foley's Kidney Cure. He says stones passed and pain vanished, calling it surprisingly effective and life changing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. H. Tharties
Buffalo
Ohio
Foley
Saul
D. Jones
Legislature Plans Prohibition Route Across Richmond County
Article notes that if a prohibition bill passes, no stop along the old Carolina Central railroad after leaving Wilmington to Rutherford will allow whiskey sales, a 267 mile stretch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laurinburg
Richmond County
Old Carolina Central Railroad
Wilmington
Rutherford
Electric Bitters Promise Quick Relief Amid Revolutionary Fears
An ad style passage touts Electric Bitters as a cure for nervousness sleeplessness and stomach upsets claiming it tones the stomach regulates kidneys and bowels boosts liver function and purifies the blood. The piece notes a 40 cent price and guarantees satisfaction from W A Hayes Drugist. It also mentions North Carolina anthracite coal development and Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 85 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes
Hollister
Rocky Mountain
Vegas
Hotustek Dive Company
Madison
Wis
Millinery Fall and Winter Goods in Hillsboro
Our Fall and Winter millinery is ready for inspection with the latest styles and best quality. We offer stylish veils, veiling, flowers, ribbons, fancy collars, trimmings for shirt waists, handkerchiefs, combs, jewelry, and a complete stock for a first class millinery establishment. Out of town orders filled promptly. Mrs M L Taylor and Sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
M. L. Taylor & Sister
Republicans secure record House majority in Fifty-ninth Congress
The Clerk reports a surprising 118 seat Republican majority in the Fifty-ninth Congress, the largest ever for the party. The Democrats previously held a larger majority in the Fifty-second Congress, while past highs included 115 and 112 in earlier sessions. Also promoted is Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea at 85 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Progressive Farmer
House of Representatives
House
Deasty
Smallpox Threat In State Spurs Vaccination Call
Wilmington Messenger reports smallpox fights in several sections of the state this winter. Health authorities urge precautions and general vaccination, voluntary or compulsory, to curb spread amid warnings of rapid transmission. Also, notices tout Foley's Honey and Tar as nonopiate and nonconstipating, and local reports describe Dr Faucette Freeman and C E McLean’s deer hunting trip in Granville County with eight deer taken and other game obtained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Messenger
Dra. Faucette
Ana Freeman
C. E. McLean
Granville County
Dr. Fagoette
Frightened Horse and Record Cotton Cargo Sail from Wilmington
A frightened horse causes street chaos while Backlen’s Africa Salve advertises relief for barns, sores and boils at W A Hayes Drug Store. The British steamer Anglo Saxon with 2,671 tons cargo sails to Liverpool, carrying 17,228 bales valued at $860,000, consigned by Alexander Sprent & Sons, the world’s largest cotton exporter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes
Wilmington Star
Wilmington
Perry
Liverpool
England
Messrs. Alexander Sprent & Sons
Foley Honey and Tar Adopted by Reform School
J G Gluck superintendent reports Foley s Honey and Tar chosen as the sole cough remedy at the West Virginia Reform School after testing other advertised medicines. D Jones notice and county charter amendment in Hillsborough North Carolina planning session. Real estate sale in Orange County NC features the Booker place estate with 110 acres lined by D Me Cauley Beery Workman Cain McFarthing and D McCauley. Terms: one third cash, one third in six months, balance in twelve months with interest. Sale at 2 o clock pm. William Strain administrator and commissioner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. G. Gluck
Piok Bytown
West Virginia
Foley
West Virginia Reform School
D. Jones
Chapel Hill Township
Orange County
N. G
John Clark
Booker
Duncan Davis
Beery Workman
Cain McFarthing
D. McCauley
Superior Court of
Wm. Strain
Ley N. Clark
m. _ WILLIAM STRAIN
Report of county clerk on funds and listed dues in Orange County
The clerk lists numerous named cases and due amounts from state and private parties including Webb and Faucett, Dur Fer, Merritt, Walker, Mangum, Strowd, Turner, Mitchell, and many others. The document notes a continuation in the next issue and references the 1891 North Carolina Acts. It also includes notices of unrelated local business matters and a brief medical product advertisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners
Orange County
North Carolina
Bill Buck
Webb
Faucettue
Morton
Sandéve
Cates
Merritt Doe
H Walker
Claud Mayes
de Witt Mangum
Walker
Doe Will Mitchell
Warren
Sparrow Doe
Cora Whitaker
Chas Smith
Edmond Faucette
Joe Tate
Ann Andrews Stace
Colwell Bush
Eden Davis
Vickey Pratt
Oscar Pickard
Hamilton State
Jordan
Hutchins
Teer
Douglas
Crampler
Holloway & Gille
H Shields
James Tarver Stave
Jones
Pearson
Mitchell Due
Turner
C Smith
Neville
Deila Smith
Hill
Walker Due
Sykes
Markham
Woods
Sims
Andrews Doe
Jenkins
Vanhook
Henslee
Crawford
Hagood
Mary Baker
R Hodge
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Ange County Observer
Hillsborough, N.C
Joseph A. Harris
Bor
United States
Rocky Montain
Sanford Eixpress
Sanford
Eres
Castor
Holiday Excor
SION
Southern
J. H. Wood
Asheville
H. Hardwick
Washington, D. C
W.H. Taylor
Washington, D.C
Anner
Salve
Burlington News
THE
Reform School
Oticeh
General Assembly of North Carolina
Hillsborough
D. H. Hamilton
M Winfrey
Davis
Nunn
Jim Long
Cheek
Adams
Lloyd
Cotbrah
Crabtree
Wade
Geneva Booth
Evans
Sid Walker
Wilsot
DJ Nicholls
Hall
Martha Whitted
John Howard
Max
Doe
Markhams
Holman
McAdams
Wilkerson
Barbee
McCacley
Barnard State
Brewer
Fox
Ben Clark
Meltor
Linde
Stanly
Dorrity
Hattie Roberts
Eliza Ashley Johnson
Green
McKevalle Warn
Kane Nash
An4
Hillsboro, N
Dr. Strollice
W. Grallan
Tay
Durhath
Aaa Orang
Supreme Court
eaTa
Attorney-At-Lay
John Ww. Graham
Rana
Graham & Graham
Durham
Gradryite
Perspie Etna
Churton Street
Ong
Parks & Hedgpeth’s Furniture
Gaurst
Bader
Gaither Collins
CVR. Parish
H. S. Parish
King Street
HH. LL. Parish
Jeffers
New York State
Virginia
Pinkin
H. L. Parish
J. S. Spusexon
A. Seo
Paul C. Cousins
Bank of Orang
Bank of Orage
E. M. Armfield
Shepral Strad
T. Newfleet
Oxford, N.C
Hayes
Thedford
Chattanooga
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