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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Feb 18, 1904
Page
3
The notice lists subscription rates and ad pricing with rail timetable details for west and east bound trains. It reports post office hours and staff, plus local advertisements and notices about a local death of W. M. Hastings, with burial details and Masonic honors.
Daily proof shows Chamberlains Pain Balm relieves rheumatism says Parker Tipiett of Grigsby Virginia who found permanent relief when all else failed He would not be without it For sale by W A Hayes Druggist WANTED young people to manage a circulating library in Richmond Virginia with general office Governor Street May apply to Dominion Credit Library
James Webb, second son of the late James Webb and Sarah Frances Cheshire, died January 28, 1904, in Hillsboro. Born February 2, 1844, he served in the Confederate army, wounded at Bristow Station, and returned to run a family business and support local manufacturing. He was married twice, to Rebecca Edwards Rufin and then Mary Browne Raffin, leaving two surviving sons. Known for his strong, unselfish character, he was a leading figure in Hillsboro and North Carolina affairs.
The advertisement announces the business returning to its former location offering lodging at 1.00 per day. It invites patrons to visit and experience improved facilities and service at the same affordable rate.
An old newspaper item notes two county office candidates R L Smith for Sheriff and James Webb seeking marriage licenses. It praises candidates, urges voter input, and mentions Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with a Baxter Springs druggist endorsement. The Hillsboro Bookstore advertises school books and exchange of old books.
Railway sale notice lists Frank Nash as district passenger agent promoting reduced rate tickets for January to April 1904 from Atlanta Birmingham and Memphis to Arkansas Missouri Kansas Oklahoma Indian Territory and Texas on the Frisco System routes. Also notices food items at Fancy Grocery and a Durham Conference in Graham.
The Emerald excerpt reports on the Russo Japanese conflict with Japan holding the upper hand at sea while losses affect both sides. It also includes a call from Orange County to teachers for a four week University Summer School funded by the Board of Education. Local ads note business moves, grocery items, clothing, and a pneumonia illness of Mr. James Strayhorn.
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