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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 11, 1904
Page
3
The Orange County Observer lists subscription rates and ad terms, notices of store items from Fancy Grocery Company, medicine promotions, local marriages, a Wilmington obituary, and a Weather Chart calendar offer from the Chattanooga Medicine Company.
The ad claims Chamberlain's Pain Balm relieves rheumatism with daily demonstrations of efficacy. Parker Tripent of Grigsby Virginia reports permanent relief when other remedies failed. Also an employment notice seeks a library assistant for the Dominion Circulating Library at 20 Governor St Richmond Virginia.
A promotional piece extols Castoria as a trusted infant remedy tied to physicians and families. It cites Dr. McCann of Omaha praising its family use, notes Fletcher’s signature as a product guarantee, and mentions medical journals endorsing its health benefits.
Dry Town. But we will give you something good to drink in Coffee, from 10 to 30 cents per pound. Roasted and Green Java Blend at Parish's. Miss Vera M Turner of Hillsboro visits sister Miss Myra Turner who lives with Mrs W A Blount in Washington, North Carolina.
Having this day qualified as Executor upon the estate of John Kirk deceased I hereby notify all persons indebted to said estate to make immediate payment and all persons having claims against said estate must present the same to the undersigned on or before the 27th day of January 1905 or this notice will be pread in that of their recovery G W P CATES Executor dated January 27 1903
An advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure restores function to kidneys and bladder, promoting relief from urinary issues with a tonic formula.
At a St. Matthew's Parish meeting led by Rector S. P. Watters and Vestry members D. H. Hamilton John W. Graham W. A Hayes E. A. Rosemond and Sterling Ruffin the minutes mourn the death of James Webs an active merchant and manufacturer. He died at age just under 60 after Civil War service and later loss of wife and son. The tribute asks the Rector to publish it in The Orange County Observer and extends sympathy to his widow and sons.
An advertisement extols Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as superior for constipation. The piece quotes A R Kane of Baxter Springs Kansas and notes marketing by W A Hayes. Also includes bookshop, ticket sale notices, grocery ad, and a marriage notice for Thomas D Tinnie Jr and Minnie Whitsett in Greensboro NC.
Our new fall and winter millinery stock is ready for trade with fashionable hats bonnets ribbons feathers and trimmings. A fair line of notions dress trimmings jewelry tab belts and shirt waist sets for ladies. Public invited to inspect goods orders by mail receive immediate attention from Mrs M L Taylor and sister.
Post office notices list Hillsboro letters including Archer Boyer Cozan Gibbs Hayes McCauley Watters with instruction to say advertised. Maddry to participate in University Summer School at Chapel Hill. state aid for Orange County schools totals 100060 with white 87693 and colored 41884. Sunday storm brings thunder wind rain signaling late winter break. Forty three students took Supreme Court bar exam in Raleigh. Ira D. Andrews of Orange among successful candidates.
A local advertisement for Fancy Grocery Company touts Heinz products including Tomato Catsup Mustard Dressing Olives Apple Batter and Pickles. The copy presents the store as an agent for Heinz items and emphasizes quality.
Noted arrivals this week at Nations and Gents Furnishing Goods include new styles in handkerchiefs hosiery collars and suspenders. Also Valentine offerings at Hillsboro Bookstore and local grocery promotions with trade cards and 10 percent discounts. Wedding notice: Lily Amy Webb to Harry Craig Barnett on January 27 1904 at Mrs. Cameron Keels home Oaks Orange County.
NALVIN R. PARISH SAVING bought one half interest in the stock of his brother and will continue the stand on King Street. The remaining partner, H. L. Parish, will operate business at his old location.
FE. L. Paris II announces enlarged stock with new dry notions and hats and shoes from Battle Axe Jefferson Old Dominion lines. Sells coffee, molasses, canned goods, cheese, picks, and hardware. Pays top market price for country produce and holds contracts for school books and copy books. Located to attract customers with broad general merchandise.
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