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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 14, 1904
Page
2
The Orange County Observer from Hillsborough North Carolina announces its weekly Thursday publication schedule dated July 14 1904. Publisher and owner Joseph A Harris leads the local paper with standard notices and community items for Orange County residents.
The Democratic Executive Committee of Orange County calls a county convention in Hillsboro on July 30 1904 at noon to nominate Sheriff Register of Deeds Treasurer Surveyor Coroner County Commissioners and a House member and to elect delegates to the Senatorial District Convention Primaries are July 23 1904 at 3 pm at all precincts with one hour of balloting and vote counting. Delegates and precinct committees will be chosen by Democrats or those supporting the ticket.
The Wilmington Messenger reports Dr. Alderman has accepted the presidency of the University of Virginia. The change is framed as a homeward return from his prior post in New Orleans, highlighting the personal suitability of his vacancy to Virginia.
Mrs Mattie Burge of Martinsville Virginia credits Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with curing ten years of chronic diarrhoea after two doses relieved a child with cholera morbus. She says she was fully cured and has not suffered since. The remedy is sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
A Danville Illinois woman says bronchitis lasting twenty years was relieved by Foley's Honey and Tar cough syrup. A humorous exchange from the Chicago Record-Herald notes a married couple’s disagreement when neighbors drop in.
Mr S W Andrews candidate for Sheriff delivers address to Voters of Orange and is pictured on the first page. The paper notes all candidates are fine looking and features a handsome appearance from Andrews among others.
I have sold fifty boxes on the recommendation of a lady who bought a year ago. She praises the tablets to neighbors. The pleasant purgative effects make them popular with ladies. For sale by W. A. Hayes, Druggist, Rochester Indiana.
A reader urges support for Captain Stephen Dickson as County Commissioner, praising him as a lifelong Democrat, brave Civil War veteran from 1861 to Appomattox, and a farmer who understands Orange County needs. The letter asks Democrats to consider him seriously in the primaries.
A.H. Davis of Mt. SterlingIa reports kidney trouble lasting two years cured permanently by two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure. Dr Murphy superintendent of the State Hospital at Morganton, who was in New York for treatment, has been restored to health.
An old advertisement touts Cuambelain's Conic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a trusted, pleasant to take cure for summer tummy troubles, especially in children, claiming prompt relief and potential life saving benefits with druggist W A Hayes as seller.
Public auction to sell two tracts of Orange County land at Hillsboro court house on August 8 1904. The Graham Quarter and a second tract border Latta Kenton and Woods lines, totaling about 298 acres. The sale follows a March 1904 Superior Court decree in the Woods estate case.
Judge Alton B Parker of New York and Hon Henry G Davis of West Virginia were nominated by the National Democratic Convention at St Louis for President and Vice President. The note calls all loyal Democrats to give the ticket hearty support.
When rheumatism strikes the kidneys must be addressed to clear uric acid from the blood. Foley's Kidney Care is presented as the most effective remedy. R. I. Hopkins of Polar Wisconsin reports three years of failed treatments before Foley's Kidney Cure cured him. C. D. Jones.
The Hoipen and Houaen families thank neighbors and friends of all races for kind attentions during their father's last illness. They acknowledge day and night care and express gratitude, praying God bless you all.
The July 6 New bero special election produced a strong prohibition win with a 392 vote majority against the saloon. Public health notes warn hot weather raises child death risk in cities, urging timely use of Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Sound kidneys are key to life. Foley's Kidney Cure is recommended by Jones.
An advertisement touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as a cure all for weakness and fatigue and credits W A Hayes as the local druggist selling them. The copy claims 250 per box and promotes Foley’s Kidney Cure as a remedy others have failed, with C D Jones named in the notice.
A series of notices from Stephen Dickson John F McAdams Do W Johnston Ira E D Andrews John O Daniel and H Currie Walker announce their candidacies for county commissioner state representative and sheriff in Orange County and Cedar Grove Township. The notices urge voter support at the upcoming Democratic County Convention and pledge faithful service.
A Democratic voter urges voters in Orange County to support Charles W Johnston of Chapel Hill township as a candidate for the Legislature. He praises Johnston as a prominent farmer and a Christian gentleman and argues for experienced, mature leadership over younger entrants, urging participation in the upcoming primary.
A Charlotte referendum results show 485 majority supporting prohibition and rejecting a whiskey dispensary solution. Also noted is a Personal testimonial praising Electric Bitters for rheumatism and liver kidney relief with 50 cent price and local druggist guarantee.
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