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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Dec 17, 1896
Page
2
The Hillsborough newspaper records its weekly publication schedule in 1896 with publisher Joseph A. Harris as owner, indicating a Thursday release pattern and a local newspaper origin in Orange County.
A report notes widespread sorrow in the United States over the death of Cuban patriot Antonio Maceo. The piece also mentions a broad campaign to promote free silver, a planned National Bureau of Volunteers with 5 000 speakers in three months, and local political shifts including a former Republican joining the Democrats in Bingham township. The Philadelphia Ledger publishes official presidential vote figures with McKinley leading Bryan by 623 827, while noting potential minor variations from canvassing boards.
Practical guidance for mothers on recognizing early croup signs and using safe remedies. Includes cautions about hoarseness, the Chamber’s Cough Remedy, Bucklen’s Arnica Salve, and references to products sold by local druggists. Also mentions a health note about languages and a Great South American Kidney Cure with quick relief claims.
Governor Carr appoints O. H. Allen of Kinston to the Sixth Judicial District to replace Judge E. T. Boykin who has resigned. The appointment takes effect January 1 following the December 31 resignation date.
Mr. Washington Duke of Durham donates 100000 to Trinity College with the condition that young ladies be admitted on equal terms with young men. The gift announced at the North Carolina Conference in Kinston raises the Dukes’ total to over 250000 to the Southern college, a record Southern donor gift.
The Louisville Courier Journal will become a Twice-a-week paper published Wednesdays and Saturdays. It will total six pages weekly, with News and politics on Wednesday and family content on Saturday. Subscriptions stay at one dollar annually and editorials by Henry Watterson will appear. Also notes William J. Bryan’s Atlanta lecture start and a local Pain Balm anecdote, plus state party strength estimates.
Mr James Jones of Jones Son Cowden speaks for Dr Kings New Discovery saying his wife suffered La Grippe that worsened into consumption until the medicine helped after the first dose and a few bottles. Free trials at W A Hayes Drug Store. Also notes Nevada election results and state population figures.
A market report lists prices for cough syrup drugs, wheat at 75 to 80 cents per bushel, corn 50 cents, oats 35 cents, meal 50 to 60 cents, pork 4 to 5 cents per pound, flour 4.40 to 5.50 per barrel, beeswax 20 cents, butter 15 to 20 cents, eggs 20 cents per dozen, sugar 5 to 6 cents per pound, and various animal products and wool priced per pound or unit. The itemized list covers livestock, textiles, and farm staples with regional rates.
Our State penitentiary reports self supporting status this year with a $30,000 emergency fund appropriation. only $5,000 was drawn and will be returned to the State treasury. Superintendent Leader is praised for management.
State Auditor withholds 5344 warrants totaling $14,74. Funds nearly ready for Farmers Alliance Shoe Factory at Lynch-on-the-End, winter looming. Governor Rossell era praised by Mrs. Russell appointment. Supreme Court clarifies cattle definition in cruelty to animals case. Oxford Orphan Asylum reports 211 children, annual cost $19,500, state $1,000 plus Masons $2,000. five new dormitories, farm shop, printing office. measles cases 140 with no deaths. two deaths in year. Duke of Durham donates binding leather. Masons raise funds.
In a Wilmington Observer item James Tilley and his uncle lost a cigarette box with $95 in greenbacks and a $51 bank check on a Hillsboro trip. A passerby found the box and returned it, earning praise for integrity. The note also cites pension figures and Post Office growth.
An unclear notice cites a remedy claiming universal cure potential. The document references a set of individuals and a legal-adjacent address near a hotel and a doctor's office, implying an advertisement or claim from a contested authority.
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