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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1905

Page

2

Resignation of Wake Forest President Dr Charles E Taylor

Dr Charles E Taylor has resigned after twenty one years as president of Wake Forest College. Trustees in Raleigh elected Dr William L Poteat as his successor. Treasury deficits: year end June 30 total about 25 million dollars, roughly seven million above prior estimates, Treasury officials see no alarm and expect three years of potential shortfall with available cash balances of 137 million and working balance 87 million.

Charles E. Taylor Wake Forest College Raleigh William L. Poteat Taylor United States Treasury Shaw

Diamond cure for consumption claimed in Paris report

A Paris report claims a new diamond cure for consumption and pneumonia. W T McGee of Vanleer Town endorses Dr King s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with instant relief and permanent benefit. W A Hayes Drugstore offers trials priced 50c and 1 00. Southern Railway praise for Greensboro to Goldsboro trains noted by a local observer.

Paris W. T. McGee Vanleer Dr. King W. A. Hayes Drugstore Durham Lan Southern Railway Southern Greensboro Goldsboro

Onze Dollar Saved Represents Ten Dollars Earned

The ad extols saving as a path to wealth, noting the average man spends five dollars on living for every dollar saved and that small, prudent purchases like seeds or Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy can prevent larger costs. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.

Jay Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

Applications for Raleigh State Hospital admissions rise

There are now 112 applications for admission to the State Hospital for Insane at Raleigh on file, 92 for females alone. The building is crowded, but the new building will make room for 156 more women by assigning two to a room. Only one death occurred this year a man of consumption.

State Hospital For Insane Raleigh

Foley's Honey and Tar for Coughs and Throat Relief

Foley & Co Chicago originated Yloney and Tar as a throat and long remedy. Its merit and popularity led to many imitations, but only Foley's Honey and Tar gives satisfaction. It is mildly laxative contains no opiates and is safe for children and delicate persons. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Foley & Co Chicago W. A. Hayes

No forgiveness for success or failure as Lorimer remarks

A compact quotation attributed to G. H. Lorimer asserts that both success and failure breed unforgiving attitudes. It suggests a universal human bias against others based on outcomes rather than character. The remark frames achievement and setback as social fault lines.

County Commissioners Choose Jurors and Set School Taxes

The Orange Sapetior Coats term opens August 7 with a long list of jurors drawn by the county board. A 15 cent property and 45 cent poll tax for Caldwell and 30 cent property and 90 cent poll tax for Mebane school districts were set. W P Riley elected additional road supervisor for Cheek township. Board adjourned to meet July 10.

Board of County Commissioners McAdams Pickett Browning Orange Sapetior Coats R. J. Oakley A. G.R. Lloyd Stephen Taylor John Bat Kenion W. Cole W. L. Tankereley T. W. Ezzell J. K.‘Lane Rich Thompson Jones T. Sparrow A. F. Ray J. E. Watkins J. Bad Kirkland Thomas D. Tate J. B.workman M. P. Edand John C. Carden J. W. Miles Adolphus Riley J. Hall John R. Sykes C. G. Blalock A. H. Parker Bedford Caldwell Mebane W.'P. Riley Cheek Township

Cholera Infantum Cure Featured by Local Druggist

A Virginia family credits Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with saving their child from cholera infantum after a single bottle reduced symptoms within five hours. The product is sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist. The piece also reflects on China’s trade stance and Southern labor attitudes in a mixed editorial note.

Chamberlain Rath E. N Dewey Agnewville W. A. Hayes

Kidney Cure Recovers Missouri Valley Woman After Five Doctors

Mrs Frances L Sales of Missouri Valley Iowa says kidney trouble with back pain and frequent urination plagued her for five years. After trying five physicians she used Foley s Kidney Cure and reports complete cure after three one dollar bottles. Sold by W A Hayes. The other item notes a property tenant complaining about hearing neighbors and an agent suggesting thicker walls to block noise.

Frances L. Sales Missouri Valley Foley W. A. Hayes

A Surprise Party for Stomach and Liver Relief

A pleasant surprise party may be given to your stomach and liver by taking Dr. King's New Life Pills. They relieve pain and discomfort, cure headache and constipation. Sold at W. A. Hagen's Drugstore. A remark notes more Southern men in New York City than in New Orleans and Mobile combined, illustrating great Southern migration to the metropolis.

New York City New Orleans Mobile

Beautify your complexion with Hollie s ter's Tea ad

An old advertisement promotes Hollie s ter's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cheap beautifier. It promises a smooth clear complexion with rosy cheeks and laughing eyes, costing 35 cents from W A Hayes.

North Carolina Tobacco Acreage Decline Rumor Surface

Estimates indicate a 20 percent crease in North Carolina tobacco acreage this year. Early projections suggested a notable rise would occur due to reduced planted area earlier in the season.

North Carolina

Patient’s Kidney Care Helped Patient's Recovery

Peter Fry of Woodruff Pa reports after two years of doctoring and worsening health Foley's Kidney Care, bought for 8 dollars, improved him after three bottles and he fully recovered. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Peter Fry Woodruff Waynesburg Foley W. A. ‘Hayes

English court labels profession a mark of a gentleman

Dorham Law quotes an English court defining a gentleman as someone not earning a living by a trade or occupation. It contrasts with the American view where a gentleman may be depicted as carrying a tomato can and sleeping in hay stacks. The piece uses ironic tone to question class distinctions.

Dorham

Goon Stomach Tablets Endorsements and Post Office Contract

An Ontario reader, C Towns of Rat Portage, commends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach disorders as mild and effective. Separately, The Dalton Furniture Company of High Point won a Washington Post Office contract to furnish 20 000 desks and stools for rural free delivery officers over four years, with bid around 160 dollars. Also advertised are Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea priced at 35 cents.

Dalton Furniture Company High Point Postoffice Department Washington

Society Girl Wins Carnegie Medal for Coachman Rescue

A Greenville Reflector report notes a Pennsylvania society girl received a Carnegie medal for saving her coachman from danger. The item adds a biting aside about whether she will marry him, implying social commentary on romance and heroism.

Pennsylvania

Land for sale under James B. Daniel will

Two separate land sales in Orange and Gorell counties feature the Daniel estate. On July 25 1905 the 144 12 acre home place near Cedar Cownahie will be offered with staged payments and six percent interest. On July 18 1905 the 281 acre South Hyco tract in Hightower's township, divided into four lots, will be sold first separately then as a whole, with crops reserved and tobacco barns held until sale completion. John Thompson executor notes terms and title reservation.

Jas. B. Daniel Superior Court of Orange County James B. Daniel Cedar Cownahie Allison A. J McDade William L. Wright John Thompson Gorell County South Hyco Hightower’s Ernest Wilkinson Eldridge Mitchell and Puiers North ‘East Corner South East South West Cornet North West Cree Ot County Mayane Metae Cane Superior Court of Orange Tru Jung Ohnompson

Almost Here Though Long Delayed Be Not Afraid

Fragments echo a weathered note from F L Stanton urging resilience as summer nears, with weathered phrasing questioning readiness and heat in a bygone era. The lines mix anticipation, fear, and rural imagery, suggesting seasonal shift and emotional tone.

F. L. Stanton

Electric Bitters Restored Mrs Hunter’s Health After Typhoid

Mrs Annie Hunter of Pittsburg recalls four weeks of illness from typhoid and kidney trouble. She says doctors could not fully help her until Electric Bitters restored her health and strength, allowing her to walk upright again. Sold at W A Hayes' Drugstore.

Annie Hunter Pittsburg W. A. Hayes

Lynching at Watkinsville Ga Leaves Nine Dead

A wholesale lynching in Watkinsville Georgia occurred Thursday at 2 o'clock. Nine men were taken from jail and shot. all but one Black man were killed, with the survivor among the group. The attackers, including a white man, fled the scene. Authorities opened an investigation into the brutal incident.

Watkinsville

Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy Offered by W A Hayes

A druggist ad promotes Colin, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy by W A Hayes urging readers to buy now for potential urgent use. The brief notice emphasizes quick action and life saving potential.

Chamberlain Colin W. A. Hayes

Notice of Sale by Power of Deed of Trust in Hillsborough

Public auction to satisfy a note and interest secured by a deed of trust dated August 25 1903 recorded in Orange County North Carolina. Property includes 371 1/2 acres in Tittle River Township and a house and lot in Hillsborough described by streets and landmarks. Sale set for the 26th day of June 1905 at Hillsborough Court House at noon. Bank of Orange endorses sale and provides general banking services.

Dale Orange County N. C A. W. Graham Lucy A Graham Court House Hillsboro Hillsborough and Oxford Road James F. Cain J. W. Norwood Duncan Hill Kevi Lockhart Hillsborough Town James A. Cheek Old Presbyterian Cemetery Tryon Street Wake Street Hillsborough

Care of Brient’s Disease and Foley Kidney Cure Claim

Mr Robert O Burke of Elnora New York reports severe kidney trouble with Brights disease symptoms including frequent urination and swelling. After trying Foley Kidney Cure a single 50 cent bottle helped and after three bottles most symptoms resolved. W A Hagee Drugstore sells the product.

Brient Robert O. Burke Elnora N. Y Foley Bright W. A Hagee

Spring and Summer Millinery Now On Display

Our Spring and Summer millinery is ready for inspection with the latest styles and best quality. We offer stylish hats trimmed and untrimmed, fancy veils, veiling, flowers, ribbons, collars for ladies, trimmings for shirt waists, handkerchiefs, combs, jewelry, and a full stock of goods in a first class millinery establishment. Out of town orders supplied promptly. Mrs M L Taylor and Sister.

Hillsboro M. L

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