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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jan 23, 1908

Page

2

Gattis Named Grand Master by North Carolina Masons

The Raleigh News and Observer editorializes onHon Samuel M. Gattis of Orange County being elected Grand Master by the Grand Lodge of Masons at Raleigh. It praises his prior service as Speaker of the House of Representatives and his fitness, noting the delegation of six hundred and the lodge’s support for Masonry projects.

Gattis Raleigh Francis D. Winston Samuel M. Gattis Orange County Masonic William R. Bavis North Carolina Macon House of Representatives Grand Lodge

Dr King’s New Discovery Praised For Coughs

Local Mr C O Eldridge of Empire Georgia endorses Dr King’s New Discovery as the best remedy for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles He claims seven years use proves its efficacy for his children’s croup speaks of a worldwide reputation and notes the free trial and price at W A Hayes drug store with a guaranteed purchase offer

W. A. Hayes

Calamity at Boyertown Theatre Claims Many Lives

A January 13 disaster in Boyertown Pennsylvania destroyed a theatre, costing nearly 200 lives and devastating a town of about 2000. The piece also promotes Dr Shoop's Restorative for weak nerves and ends with a dated, unrelated ad note.

Boyertown

Boley’s Honey and Tar Cough Remedy Sold Locally

A local druggist certifies refunds if Boley's Honey and Tar fails to cure coughs and colds. The remedy claims to stop coughing, heal the lungs, and prevent serious illness, with no opiates and a yellow package. Sold by W. A. Hayes, druggist.

Boley Ures la Grippe W. A. Hayes Doggist

DeVitvs Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve Sold by Hayes

Advertisement notes DeVitvs Carbolized Witch Hazel Salve for humans and animals including cats and bruises. Marketed as especially good for piles and sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

W. A Hayes Draggiat

Annual Meeting at Bank of Orange Reelects Officers

The Bank of Orange held its annual stockholders meeting on Wednesday afternoon January 14. All old officers and directors were reelected with the addition of J Cheshire Webb as 2nd Vice President. The officers include President Dr J S Spurgeon first vice president Chaz A Scott and vice president J Cheshire Webb. Directors listed are Major D H Hamilton Dr J S Spurgeon Hon S M Gattis Shepperd Stradwick Charles A McDade A J Hoffin E M Armfield J Cheshire Webb Charles A Scott and T Norfleet Webb. The bank’s affairs are in fine condition and point to continued success.

Bank of Orange Bank of Age Bank Premixes J. Cheshire Weob Fllows J. S. Spurgeon Let Chaz A. Scott J. Cheshire ‘Webb Pavel C Colling D._ H. Hamilton J. S Spurgeon S. M. Gattis Shepperd Stradwick Charles A. McDade A. J.hoffin E. M. Armfield J Cheshire Webb Charlee A. Scott T. Norfleet Webb

Grand Lodge Officers Elected at Raleigh Meeting

At a Raleigh meeting of the Grand Lodge of Masons officers were elected unanimously: S. M Gauis Grand Major R Lang Hackett Deputy Grand Mast W. B. McCoy Senior Grand arden F M Winchester Junior Grand Warden Leo D Heartt Grand Treasurer John C Dhewry Grand Secretary. Immediately after installation, Grand Master Gattis announced appointees including F N Skinner Grand Chaplain J T Alverman Senior Grand Deacon F P Hobgood Junior Grand C L Pridger Grand Marshal George S Norfleet Grand Sword bearer A B Andrews Jr Grand Portaivant H A Grady N F Hatcher Grand Stewards R Bradley Grand Tiler Charles F Bahnson Grand Lecturer w s Primrose Auditor Marshal Delancey Haywood Grand Historian.

Grand Lodge of Masons Raleigh S. M Gauis R. Lang Hackett W. “B. ‘McCoy F. M. Winchester Leo D Heartt John C. Dhewry Gattis F. N. Skinner J. T. Alverman F. P. Hobgood C. L. Pridger George S Norfleet A B Andrews, Jr H A. Grady N.F. Hatcher R._. Bradley Charles F. Bahnson W.s Primrose Marshal ‘Delancey Haywood

Foley’s Honey and Tar Promises Cough Relief

The text claims coughs from grippe are dangerous and often lead to pneumonia. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar as stopping coughs and strengthening lungs, warns against substitutes, and notes it is sold by druggist W A Hayes. It ends with a remark on a woman spending money on cheap useless items.

Dr Shoop Shoop Racine Wisconsin W. A Jayes W. A. Hayes Kennedy W. A Hayes Foley

Health pills promise higher vitality and refunds offered

Jacob Springer of West Franklin Maine touts Dr Kings New Life Pills claiming better digestion and liver function. W A Hayey Drug Store offers refunds if trial disappoints, while DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills are advertised to relieve backache and bladder issues.

Dr. King Jacob Springer West Franklin Maine Morcy W. A. Hayey Drug Store DeWitt W. A. Uay

Statement of board travel expenses for Orange County

John Laws, Clerk of the Board of Commissioners for Orange County, certifies a travel expense report dated December 4, 1907. It lists J W Pickety’s 21 days at two dollars per day, 63 90 242 miles at five cents per mile, totaling 218 90, and notes attendance, miles, and allowances for each board member.

Board of Commissioner of Orange County J F. McAdams J. W. Pickety John Lawa Board of Commissioners John Laws Clerk Board Co

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