Appalachian forest reserve favored in Congress
The Forest Reservation Committee reports favorably on Senator Pritchard's Appalachian forest reserve bill. Census figures show Orange County population at 14,690, with declines in several counties. A resolution to impeach Chief Justice Forbes and Justice Douglas is set for House action, amid mixed public sentiment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Committee On Forest
Congress
Pritchard
Orange County
Flillsboro
Chapel Hill
Camden
Caswell
Chatham
Currituck
Granville
Northampton
Richmond
Vance
Warren
Forbes
Douglas
Supreme Court
House
Representative Craig
Senate
It Was Just About Gone Consumption Cure Promise
Rosa Richardson of Laurel Springs North Carolina credits Dr King s New Discovery with curing her consumption after doctors said she would die within a month. She used seven bottles and is now well. The remedy is sold in 50 cent and one dollar bottles with free trials at W A Hayes drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rosa Richardson
Laurel Springs
N.C
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Tennessee Moves to Curb Cigarettes With New Law
The legislature, after an earlier anti cigarette bill was struck down, passes a new law believed to withstand court review. Supporters say smokers will face social and business disadvantages similar to those faced by alcoholics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tennessee
Cure for La Grippe and Strong Stomach Links
F L Hewett of Winfield Illinois credits two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with curing a severe La Grippe attack in 1898 1899 and warns it wards off further illness. The ad notes the remedy is pleasant to take and widely used. Also cited is a London report on England’s war fatigue and expenses. W A Hayes Druggist sells the remedy and Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for digestion support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Grippe
F. L. Hewett
Winfield, Ill
Chamberlain
Grippe
W. A. Hayes
Efird Cotton Mill Shows Record Prosperity at Stanly
The Efird cotton mill in Stanly has paid two profit divisions with $50 per $100 stock and previously $28 per $100 in the earlier dividend. Stockholders enjoy a rare profitability track record as profits are shared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanly Enterprise
United States
Efird
Pension Bill Sets Record Major Civil War Era Spending
Congress debates an annual pension appropriation of 145,245,230 the largest on record. The rise reflects post Civil War needs, with 993,529 pensioners currently on the roll and 40,645 new claims allowed last year. Comparing past decades shows the scale far outstrips 1861 and 1871 expenditures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Republic
Preventing Pneumonia with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
A Pretoria dispatch notes 19 000 Boers still on commando with more troops needed. The article promotes Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as a preventive for pneumonia linked to colds or grip and cites its past epidemics and high reputation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pretoria
The
London Times
WorkKING OVERTIME and Quick Cough Care Ad
An old advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills for indigestion biliousness and bowel troubles and One Minute Cough Care for throat and lung issues. It promotes quick relief for grippe and pneumonia related coughs and features W A Hayes drugstore endorsements and a quip about talkers and listeners.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
W. A. Hayes
Grippe
Prices of farm products at Hillsboro market
Market report from Hillsboro showing weekly prices for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans hides chickens feathers wool coffee sugar and other country produce with bids and ranges across multiple commodities. Demand noted as good for all country produce.
Editorial Praises State Normal and Industrial College
The Raleigh News and Observer reprints an editorial lauding North Carolina State's State Normal and Industrial College as the state’s youngest white-teacher training institution. It notes nine years of growth, 2100 matriculated students, about 200 licensed teachers, 1500 trained in state schools, and alumni teaching across the South and as far as Boston in leading roles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh News and Observer
North Carolina
State Normal and Industrial Ollege
Sife
South Carolina
Virginia
Tennessee
Georgia
Florida
Texas
California
New York
New Jersey
Maryland
Boston
McIver
Electric Bitters Restores Burlington Man After Illness
C W Bellamy a Burlington Iowa locomotive fireman describes severe pain and weakness then credits Electric Bitters for renewed health. The ad notes the product offers new life strength and vigor with satisfaction guaranteed by W A Hayes Druggist. Dr E C Murray pastor resigns to accept a call at Graham Presbyterian church.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Bellamy
Burlington
Iowa
W. A. Hayes
Draggist
E. C. Murray
Mebane
Bethlehem
Saxapataw
Presbyterian Church
Graham
Health hints and local notices from a 19th century paper
How to cure grip at home with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy and warnings about pneumonia. DeWitt's Little Early Risers advertised as reliable liver pills. Bears killed in eastern North Carolina and a Charlotte lawyer returning funds he doubtfully earned. Digestive cure Kodol Dyspepsia Cure touted as universal remedy. W. A. Hayes advertised multiple remedies and notices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. P. McCorkle
Graham
Savannah
de Witt
W. A. Hayes
North Carolina
Charlotte
Orange County Expenditures List for Year Ending Nov 30 1900
The itemized expenditure statement of the Orange County Board of Commissioners covers payments for elections, services, support and various incidentals for the year ending November 30, 1900. It includes numerous names, amounts, and items such as jury draws, bridge work, registrars, and care for the poor, ending with an administrator notice for Susan D. Terrell estate and a January 7 1902 claim deadline.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Board of Commissioners of
Orange County
Hall
Jordan Lumber Poor
C Latta Services Court
EL Cooley Coffin
A Newman
F McDade
Porterfield and Wife
M Breeze
Peggy Jordan
Julia Clark
D H Hamilton
W C Melton
Henry Kay
Frank Tinnin
James Maris
Richard
Cates
John Crutchfield
Charles Merritt
S Douity
Arch Burrell
US Mangum
John Davis
Jas A
K Davis
Jas
Daniel
Tony Strayhorn
John Laws
R McBroom
A Maddry
Mary Sykes
Warren
Jordan
Patsy Riley
Will McDade
Mary McAdoo
Sindy
Mattie Tinnin
C Smith Toot
R. Roberts
Eliza Scott
James Hicks
Parks & Hedgpeth
Elizabeth Lloyd
John Pickett
Vetus Cole
Quint Riley
Brownsmith
Parks
Leer
Jas O Webb
Caroline Dunnegan
Porterfield
Annis Parker
Gene Parke
Hamilton
A Harris
Ridley Davis
M Terry
Smitheburn
Bettie ‘Thomas
Kirkland
John Bishop
Parks & Hedzpeth
Jas Shaw
Maddry
Jas Laws
H Monroe McAdoo
Maria McAdoo
Bett Fuller
W Warren
Bet Jordan
Chas Fuller
C D Jones
E Parker J Baldwin
Barnard Cates
W Strudwick
Mary E Sykes
Cates Wheat Poor House
John Ray Smith
Timmey Newman
John K Hughes
Hillsboro Drug Co
JC Latta
Court House
Jenke
Ann Scarlett
Dickson Treas
Wiff Strain
Newman
Riley
Mary Glenn
Dilas Gattis
J Laws
M Monk
Jas Laws Jr
John Christmas
N Warren
Ben Mebane
H Jones
Jas R Davis
Eubanks
Y Couch
M Atwater
Jos Whitaker
J & McBroom
Jos
Harris
Glyde Cheek
Hughes
Hill
Hugheswood &c
Hogan
S S S fasts no minerals roots and herbs cure all
Forewarned and warned about blood health, the ad extols S S S as a safe blood purifier and tonic made from roots and herbs. It claims to cleanse impurities, strengthen digestion and nerves, and restore vitality for old people and children. It cites testimonials including Mrs Henry Siegfried and Richard Gardner and offers free medical advice from The Swift Specific Co Atlanta GA.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nervita Medical Co
Clinton & Jackson Sts
Chicago
Ill
Hillsboro Drug Co
Hillsboro
N. C
S. S.S
Henry Siegfried
Cape May
N. J
Tors
Richard T. Gardner
Florence
8. C
THE
Swift Specific CO
Atlanta
Public auction of Thompson grist mill and seven acre tract
D F Crawford administrator with will annexed of Samuel Crawford deceased offers the old Thompson mill and seven acre tract one half mile south of Hillsboro for sale at public auction at the courthouse door on March 19 1901 at 12 o’clock noon. Sale to pay debts and for division. Auction notice dated February 4 1901.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Samuel Crawford
Orange County
Hillsboro
Old Thompson Mill
Attorneys Graham and Graham Advertise Practice Areas
An advertisement for the law firm of Graham and Graham led by John W Graham announces legal services in Caswell, Durham, Granville, Orange counties. It notes focus on probate business and prompt attention to all business matters. The firm operates in Atlanta region offerings.
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John W Graham
Pau - Otay Graham & Graham
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la Gripre
London
Philadelphia Record
City
England
South
Africa
Susan D. Terrell
W. P. Riley
Munn & Co
Scientific American
MUNN
All Newsdealers
MN & Co
F St
Washington
D. C
Witness
Ware
Doctor
Geo. R. Scott
Talmage
le Ion
Christian Endeavor
Epworth League
John Dougall & CO
Nassau Street
Railway
Cuba
Porto Rico
Pullman Palace
R. L. Vernon
F. R. Darst
T.P.A
O.P
T.A
E. Dewitt
Janie
Cedar Grove
Ile
Tony
MRS. M. L. Taylor & Sister
Speare Nash
Hillsboro, NC
Irie
Ww. Granan
ATL
Avy
Oxford, N. c
Co. Person
Durham
Graney Orange
S ‘M. Gattis
Hillsboro, N
Hillsboro, N, C
Count Caswell
Granynteamy
Orange
Penney
Coorny
Undertaker
Eyp
Almer
D* J
Spurgeon
Churton Street
Oye Parks & Hedgpeth
Yao J. Miller
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