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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1908
Page
2
The ORANGE COUNTY OBSERVER notes enthusiasm for Kitchin for Governor and cites a State Corporation Commission report showing North Carolina banks totaling 45.9 million in resources with 7.6 million in capital. The piece remarks on post convention bitterness but predicts calm before the November election.
Mrs. E R Pierson of Auburn Centre Pa praises Dr King’s New Discovery as a remedy for long standing threat and lung trouble, claiming it heals when other treatments only relieve temporarily. The cough and cold medicine is sold at W A Hayes drug store for 50c and 100c with a trial bottle offered free.
In a West Virginia hillside cemetery, Pat reads a tomb inscription about death and follows with a counteroffer. He writes a reply suggesting he will not follow unless told which path leads to either Heaven or Hell, then departs with a wry burden lifted.
An advertisement touts Kodol as a thorough digestion aid for all foods and stomach disorders, urging daily use for relief. It notes W. A. Hayes Drug Store sells Kodol and promotes other remedies including New Life Pills and DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve for various conditions.
The Republican State Convention for renomination of governor and state officers will convene in Charlotte on August 26. Joel Chandler Harris known as Uncle Remus died Friday night near Atlanta at age 59. The battleship North Carolina was christened by Lieutenant Governor Winston in Cape Lookout waters on July 8. The Democratic National Convention met in Denver beginning July 7 with Bryan poised for first ballot presidential nomination. no VP consensus. Josephus Daniels was reappointed to the National Committee from North Carolina.
Cicero H Jones of Mebane North Carolina announces his candidacy for County Treasurer. He states he respects the Democratic Party and pledges faithful service to the people if nominated and elected and plans to move to Hillsboro to serve.
Unclaimed letters listed for Hillsboro post office dated July 4 1908 include names such as Austin Seam Clark Miss Novella Farrell Miss Martha Harris F D Powell Mrs S E Riley Levi Harris Chair Co Weaver Mrs Josie and others with instruction to call advertised. Also a marriage notice near Efland June 24 1908 George Crutchfield witnesses John A Isley and Mary McCauley officiated by Rev Thomas W Stroud. Anticipation of Taft speaking at Greensboro and Raleigh during the State Fair. Notices urged concise copy to reduce publishing costs.
J. W. Jenkins of Chapel Hill North Carolina calls Backlen's Arnica Salve the best salve the world affords. He says it cured a telon on his thumb and always heals any sore or wound it is used on. Available for 25 cents at W. A. Hayes' drug store.
A Portland dispatch reports a sea monster catch off Oris Island Casco Bay weighing 15000 pounds and 45 feet long with a 1700 pound liver dried for oil. A Georgia official touts Kodol for dyspepsia based on a testimonial from Jake C Moore of Atlanta dated August 10 1904.
The remains of Quint Tiloyd who died July 27 at his home in Antioch Church neighborhood were buried at Bethel Church Sunday morning. He was 83. Funeral services were led by Rev J F MacDuffie, after which Masons from several lodges conducted the burial with Masonic honors. A large Masonic gathering attended the services.
Wheat at 1.00 per 60 lb bushel corn 0.80 per 56 lb oats 0.65 per 32 lb meal 0.85 per 46 lb pork 0.10 per lb bacon 0.10 per lb flour 5.00 to 6.50 per barrel tallow 0.04 to 0.05 per lb beeswax 0.20 per lb butter 0.25 per lb eggs 0.15 per doz peas 2.00 per bushel beans 2.50 per bushel hides 0.08 to 0.14 per lb chickens 0.15 to 0.40 each feathers live geese 0.50 per lb wool washed 0.30 to 0.38 per lb unwashed 0.15 to 0.25 per lb coffee 0.10 to 0.25 per lb sugar 0.05 to 0.06 per lb all kinds of country produce in good demand.
The Fall Term begins September 7 1908 at North Carolina Normal and Industrial College with 790 students and 92 in the faculty.
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