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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 02, 1908
Page
2
The County Observer notes a Raleigh Agricultural and Mechanical College catalogue with diplomas awarded to 425 alumni since 1889. It invites copies from the Registrar to West Raleigh North Carolina while recounting promotions by H By Hardy and endorsing The News and Observer as a trusted local paper.
Mrs E K Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa endorses Dr Kings New Discovery as a lasting cure for lung trouble and coughs. The remedy, marketed by W A Hayes drug store, offers 500 and 100 dollar sizes with a free trial bottle.
In UNCLE Remus's Home Magazine for June Joel Chandler Harris recalls Billy Sanders deriding reform as mere buncombe. He mocks politicians and laments not seeing genuine reform, criticizing “one-boss” rule and alleging skinning of corporations.
An advertisement touts Kodol as a thorough digestive aid from W A Hayes Druggist, promising relief from stomach disorders with short usage. It also promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills for constipation biliousness and malaria and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve for burns piles and sores.
The Democratic State Convention met in Charlotte on June 24 and, after three days, nominated Alfred M. Kitchin for Governor on the 61st ballot amid withdrawals. W. C. Newland named for Lieutenant Governor. Delegates and alternate delegates to the National Democratic Convention were chosen, with Bryan receiving the party’s support. Platform adopted and convention adjourned sine die.
Silver City resident DC M Harden praises Electric Bitters as best for stomach kidney and liver troubles and general weakness. Oklahoma law bans office holders employing relatives within third degree, prompting evasion schemes. Georgia State Warden Jake Moore touts Kodol For Dyspepsia with a lengthy testimonial and notes it helped him regain health. sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
A dated political letter from Mebane North Carolina July 1 2008 appeals to Orange County voters. CICERO H JONES declares he is a Democrat ready to move to Hillsboro if elected and pledges faithful service to the people.
J W Enkin of Chapel Hill North Carolina praises Becklen's Arnica Salve calling it best for curing sores and wounds. The Raleigh Christian Advocate notes a Greensboro Female College endowment near 70 500 dollars with progress toward a 100 000 goal. It highlights North Carolina Methodism’s support for funding.
An order of sale in Orange County proceeds listing Edmund Ruffin place near Hillsboro North Carolina as four acres more or less. Commissioners will divide into lots then sell by lot and as a whole at the court house on July 6 1908 with one third cash and rest on deferred payments. This sale follows a Superior Court special proceeding with James Jones and others as plaintiffs and Columbus Faucett and others as defendants.
The Board of Commissioners for Orange County will meet on Monday July 13 1908 at the court house in Hillsboro to revise the tax lists and hear complaints. Persons with complaints about property valuation are notified to appear before the Board on that day. By order of the Board John F Meadams Chairman Board of Commissioners.
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