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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Feb 27, 1902

Page

2

Senate fight leads to contempt rulings and silence order

In the U S Senate Senators McLaurin and Tillman of South Carolina exchanged blows last Saturday. They apologized but were ruled in contempt and must remain silent on all questions until relieved. Gen Toon state superintendent died suddenly Feb 19. Gov Aycock appointed Prof J Y Joyner to succeed him. Will Scarlett reports a large rabbit kill near Hillsboro. West Durham item noted.

McLaurin Tillman South Carolina Senate Gen. Toon Raleigh Aycock J. Y. Joyner Greensboro State Normal and Industrial College Will Scarlett Lillsboro Orange County West Durham Durham Herald

Savep Her Catch's Life

A Pleasant City mother recalls her three week old son recovering from pneumonia after using Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption. She credits the remedy with saving his life and notes the medicine is a cure for coughs colds and lung diseases. Druggist A Hayes guarantees satisfaction with trial bottles free.

W Watkins Pleasant City

States urged to back popular Senate election reform

The report by Congressman Corliss cites twenty seven states that have passed resolutions favoring a constitutional amendment for direct election of Senators. Massachusetts New York New Jersey and Virginia are not listed and are urged to act.

Bryan Corliss Massachusetts New York New Jersey Virginia

One Minute Cough Cure Promoted By Parents

Mary Bird of Harrisburg expresses that her child’s life was saved by One Minute Cough Cure and urges families to keep a bottle handy. The ad touts the remedy as safe for all ages and effective against coughs croup throat and lung troubles with immediate action.

Mia Mary Bird Harrisburg Sesson W. A. Hayes

Quote on domestic life and gender roles from Guilford County

In a Progressive Farmer clipping a Guilford County reader argues that a man can tolerate various environments, but a disordered home with no vegetables or animals will elicit a strong response from a woman deemed worthwhile.

R. R. Moore Guilford Co N. U

Woman Overcomes Rheumatism With Pain Balm

In winter 1898 the user suffered severe joint pain and stiffness. After using Chamberlain's Pain Balm from W A Hayes, druggist one bottle provided relief and enabled steady work through the year. Northwood North Dakota source.

R. Wheeler Northwood W. A. Hayes Droggist

Judges Urged to Wear Gowns in Circuit Court

Raleigh Times notes calls for the United States Circuit Court judges to wear gowns. Judge Simonton wore a gown in court, while Judge Parnell has yet to don the garment. Kidney disease dangers and Fo ley's Kidney Cure advocated as timely protection by W. A. Hayes.

Raleigh United States Circuit Court Simonton Parnell

Farmers say snow worth thousands to wheat crop

Farmers in Winston County claim the snow will yield thousands of dollars for the wheat crop. Some say the season’s snowfall saved the harvest, while others note the snow helped more than it harmed.

Nannie Davis Cardus

Remedy Review Promotes Cough Remedy For Croup Prevention

A Camden South Carolina message lauds Chamberlains Cough Remedy as a top home remedy for coughs colds and the threat of croup. The letter urges readers especially families with children to keep it on hand. Also notes North Carolina hay yields claim to surpass western and northern states per upcoming State Agricultural Department bulletin.

Chamberlain Camden S. C.) Messenger W. A. Hayes North Carolina State Agricultural Department

DeWitt’s Little Early Risers Promote Easy Action

Advertisements claim the laxative yields relief for long standing costiveness with testimonials from J. O. Greene of Depauw Indiana and W A Hayes. The Census Bureau lists 1900 domestic animal value around 3.2 billion dollars, with gains nationwide except in the North Atlantic states.

de Witt J. O. Greene Depauw Ind W. A. Hayes Census Bureau United States North Atlantic States

Notable Patent Medicine Ads and War Transport Cost

A mix of old patent medicine claims for Anica Salve and Foley's Honey and Tar praising cures for aches coughs and burns. It notes sheep and dog population shifts in Tennessee and reports the Southern Railway plans for a new Haw River depot. Also mentions Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with 25 cent price and sample offer. It cites $9,000,000 cost to transport soldiers to Manila last year.

Manila

Hillsboro Market Report Indicates Varied Farm Prices

Weekly Hillsboro market report lists prices for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon floor tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans dry hides chickens feathers wool coffee sugar and country produce. Noting strong demand and ranges in prices across commodities for the period.

Electric Bitters Restore Health After Grip Attack

A testimonial notes weak nerves, poor appetite, and liver kidney issues after grip. It touts Electric Bitters as a splendid tonic and blood purifier that strengthens nerves, rebuilds the system, and restores health. Price 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction by W A Hayes Druggist.

W. A. Hayes

Earth population estimates by region cited in Star piece

The Wilmington Star notes Prof. Wagner puts the world population at about 1.424 billion. It gives regional densities: Europe 1,749 per square mile, Asia 1,014, Africa 368, America 114, and Australia Polynesia 29.

Wilmington Star Wagner Europe Asia Africa America Australia Polynesia

Foley's Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Endorsed by Readers

Reader letters praise Foley's Honey and Tar for croup and coughs. A Kentucky mother credits rapid relief and a saved life for her three year old after using the remedy. The note warns against substitutes and lauds safety for children.

Foley Mia. P. L. Cordier Mannington W. A. Hayes

Sale of 36 Acre Cedar Grove Land by Court Order

On March 1, 1902, under the Superior Court order in the Mary Faucett estate case, 8. J. Hall as Administrator will offer 36 acres in Cedar Grove township for sale at Cedar Grove. Land adjoins John M. Workman Noah Hughes and J. K. McAdams. Sale at noon. Terms: one-third cash, balance in 6 and 12 months with interest on deferred payments. January 29, 1902.

Superior Court J. Hall Mary Faucett W. H. Workman Cedar Grove Cedar Grove Township John M. Workman Noah Hughes J. K. McAdams Court House Hillsboro N. C Superior Court of Orange County John P. Taylor Ann Bowlin James Bowlin John Blalock H. C. McKee Sam Horner James W. T. O'Brien C. D D. Turner Thomas D. Turner C. D. Turner D.turner Grove Place Strudwick Thomas McCracken C. M. Parks Esmund Ruff F. H. Cameron Julius Smith King Street Nash Street Jryon Mose McDowell and Glass Heirs Christmas John K. Hughes W. M. Reeves Rebecca E. Reeves H. Winder Webb Office of Register of Deeds For Hillsboro Township E. C. ‘Thompson Walker Davis Henry Crabtree J. Frank Thompson

Death of Mrs Allen at Chestnut Ridge

Mrs Ratha Allen wife of William Allen Sr died at her son Wm Altes Jr home near Chestnut Ridge on Tuesday morning February 18 1902 about 9 o clock. She was blind for 20 years and in declining health her last illness lasted a few days She was 68 and a long time member of Chestnut Ridge Church She leaves a husband and six children. Interment followed Wednesday at Chestnut Ridge cemetery. Annie

The Observer Allen Ratha Allen Wm. Allen Wm. Altes,Jr Chestnut Ridge Annie

Foley remedy praised in Plainview家庭 notice and ads

A Plainview Nebraska wife credits Foley's Honey and Tar with saving her life after years of illness and costly doctor visits. Also note druggist W A Hayes backs Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets with money back guarantee. A fire destroyed a barn near Hillsboro with loss over 100 in feed. North Carolina mills may close due to low cotton yarn prices.

W. W. Baker Plainview, Neb Foley W. A. Hayes William Wilson Hillsboro Wilson North Carolina J. H. McAden Charlotte Wilmington Messenger

Foley's Honey and Tat cures croup and cough without opiates

An advertisement touts Foley's Honey and Tar as best for croup and whooping cough with no opiates and rapid relief. It urges cautious mothers to keep it in the house and is attributed to W A Hayes.

Foley W. A. Hayes Arabia Constantinople Venice J. A. Moore North Star Mich Mangom Mangom Township Durham County Durham W. B. Hampton Preston Leach Derham County Wiley P. Mangum North Carolina Congress National Senate Mary Pattie Mangum

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