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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 16, 1903

Page

2

Pope Leo's Death Imminent Reported In 1903

The Orange County Observer notes Pope Leo XIII is said to be slowly passing away with the end expected within a few days. It also reproduces the July 1 1903 Treasury circulation statement showing total money in the United States as 2,688,149,621 with per capita circulation about 29.39 and details by metal and note type.

Leo Treasury Department United States Treasury National Bank Ford Charlotte Observer

Dr King's New Discovery Aids Alexandria Woman

Mrs Chas Applegate of Alexandria Indiana reports severe coughs and night spins until three bottles of Dr King's New Discovery cured her and helped her gain 58 pounds. The remedy claims to cure colds coughs influenza bronchitis and throat and lung troubles with bottles priced at 50c and 1.00 Trial bottles are available at W A Hayes drug store.

Chas. Applegate Alesandria Indiana Dr. King W. A. Hayes Drag Store Mrs. Adams Cardus Thedford Oraearinaps Chattanooga Medicine Co Chat Oge, Tenn

Judge Neal’s statistics urge tougher NC divorce laws

Judge Neal reports 515 divorces granted and 607 pending across 95 counties. Mecklenburg leads with 33 granted and 22 pending, Wake 25 and 23, Guilford 24 and 19. Several counties had no divorces or filings, implying vows upheld. The data is cited as a call for restricting easy divorces.

Neal Mecklenburg Wake Guilford North Carolina

De Witts Witch Hazel Salve Cures Piles Claim

A historical testimonial touts De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve as a cure for blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles. The caller cites a 20 year struggle and a complete remission after two boxes, attributed to the salve, with a local druggist sale noted.

de Witt A. Tisdale Summerton W. A. Hayes Draggist

Greensboro Female College board to dissolve after August 5

The Board of Dr ora of Greensboro Female College will hold their final meeting in Greensboro on August 5 to make the final disposition of the property and dissolve the company.

Drora of Greensboro Female College Greensboro

Foley's Honey and Tar Advertised as Early Cure Claims

Proprietors of Foley's Honey and Tar state it will cure consumption in early stages and always provide relief in severe cases. The claim is presented as a strong remedy and warns against substitutes. W. A. Hayes endorses the product as a leading remedy.

Foley W. A. Hayes

North Carolina Rural Free Delivery Routes Rise to 323

The state now has 323 rural free delivery mail routes, up 60 from the start of the year, reflecting continued expansion of post office service across communities.

North Carolina

Peck-Graham Wedding in Washington DC

Miss Sarah Cheshire Graham wed Ervin H. Peck of Derby Connecticut in the Church of the Epiphany on Tuesday evening at eight. The bride is the daughter of Capt. James A. Graham of North Carolina and granddaughter of former Governor Graham. Bishop Blount Cheshire officiated. the groom is a New England manufacturing prospect.

Joseph , Blount Cheshire Raleigh New England

Treating Infant Disease With Remedy and Castor Oil

The advertisement promotes Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with castor oil for infants. It claims the disease is deadly yet curable if treated properly using the remedy as directed on each bottle. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes Drougzgist

Largest lobster on record in this region displayed in Tar Heel window

A 15 pound lobster caught by J T Sewark of Corolla last April while fishing for sturgeon has been displayed in the Tar Heel office window for a week attracting much notice. The crustacean was sent to the State Museum this week and is described as the largest ever seen in these parts.

Elizabeth City Thea J. T. Sewark Carolla State Museum

No Pity Shown Bucklen’s Amica Salve Cures Piles

Verona Alabama resident F A Gulledge recalls a long battle with a severe pile condition. He reports 24 tumors and credits Bucklen’s Amica Salve with curing him. The salve is also advertised for burns and aches. Available for 250 at W A Hayes drag store.

F. A. Gulledge Verona Ala Bucklen W. A. Hayes

Congressman forecast Sept ground breaking for city building

Congressman Thomas says public building site in the city will be broken for a two story structure about September 15. Cost will be not less than $50,000.

Thomas

Taking Grove's Tasteless Chili Tonic Exposed

An old ad notes the formula printed on every bottle reveals it to be iron and quinine in tasteless form. The slogan No Care No Pay is included with the claim of a guaranteed result.

Grove

Lumberton Tobacco Grower Reports Record Curing Progress

Mr. Alex Harrell in Lumberton says his tobacco crop this year is better than last year with 2,000 pounds cured already. He notes improved quality and expects favorable yields as curing continues.

Lumberton Alex. Harrell

Graham post office building burned in July blaze

A fire destroyed the new Vestal building at Graham North Carolina before daybreak on Thursday July 9, damaging a hotel, stores and the post office. The incident follows prior failed attempts at other remedies and leaves residents seeking clarity on the event and its impact.

Graham N.C

Weekly HinlisoRg Market Report

Market prices for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter peas beans hides chickens geese wool and coffee sugar listed per unit with prices. All country produce in good demand.

New Barber Shop Opens in Messrs Parks and Hedgpeth Building

A barber announces the new shop in the furniture building on Churton street one door north of Dr Spurgeons Dental Parlors. He offers shaves shampoos and hair cuts in the latest style and also cleans and presses clothing with satisfaction guaranteed.

Messrs. Parks & Hedgpeth Churton Street

Remarkable Cure for Chronic Diarrhoea in Texas Woman

Mrs Alice Miller of Morgan Texas suffered six years from severe diarrhoea with repeated agony and high medical costs. A Bosque county move led her to Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after seeing a testimonial and one bottle cured her. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Alice Miller Morgan Texas Bosque County Chamberlain T San el W. A. Hayes Draggist

District Attorney warns North Carolina distillers on Watts law

District Attorney Holton doubts distillers will operate under the Watts law and has advised them they face trouble if they continue in business. He was asked for his opinion on the law and stated the potential legal risks to the industry.

Charlotte News Holton North Carolina Watts

Foley's Kidney Cure touted for rheumatism relief

Advertisement style notice cites kidney treatment for rheumatism and mentions Foley's Kidney Cure as effective. It quotes testimonials from R. T. Hopkins of Polar Wisconsin and W. A. Hayes, plus unrelated local items about Ernest Haywood's court trial, a Morgantown resident's kidney pain, and three new Thomasville Baptist buildings to aid an orphanage, ending with Chamblains Stomach and Liver Tablets endorsement.

Foley R. T. Hopkins Polar Wis W. A. Hayes A. R. Bass Morgantown Ind Thomasville Baptist Chamberlain

Public auction of Orange County real estate July 30 1903

On Thursday July 30 1903 at 12 noon the undersigned will offer at public sale at the late residence of Elijah Malone in Cedar Grove Township Orange County the following real estate. A tract of about 130 acres bounded by Dr J R Hester Mollie A Malone Cole Joan Burch and Bettie Wright, plus 18 acres adjoining Mollie A Malone Pittard and Coleman Burch. Sale under order of W J Hughes and wife vs James G Blackwell et al in Orange County Superior Court. Terms one third cash and balance in equal installments at 6 and 12 months with interest from date of sale. June 26 1993 S J Hall Commissioner.

Elijah Malone Cedar Grove Orange County J. R. Hester Mollie A. Malone Cole- Joan Burch Bettie Wright T. Pittard Coleman Burch W. J. Hughes and Wife James G. Blackwell Othes Superior Court of S. J. Hall John I. Hogan D. A. Claytor Fannie E. Claytor Office of Register of Deeds Court House Hillsboro Chapel Hill ‘Township Workman Davie Borland W. C. Claytor John T. Hogan Mark A. Long Amy Long James. Webb, Jr Wm. Faucett Wm. Allison Occoneechee Street James Webb, JR

Kidney cure claim cited in Mt. Sterling notice

A patient from Mt. Sterling Indiana states years of trouble were relieved after using Foley's Kidney Cure, claiming a permanent cure after two bottles. The claim appears as part of a complaint or purchase note in the local record.

Wo Bartles H Kidsey A. H. Davis Mt. Sterling Foley

Washington Dispatch reports bumper crop boom in county

The truck crop section achieved strong prices and has generated at least a half million dollars for the county. Corn, cotton and tobacco are healthy, and the season has been ideal with all crops thriving across this region of the state.

Washington Dispatch

Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promoted by Local Druggist

An advertisement touts Kodol Dyspepsia Cure as a foundation of health for digestion and nutrition. It claims the medicine enables digestion, assimilation, and transformation of food into nourishing blood. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.

W. A. Hayes Draggist

Electric Bitters credited with curing long term rheumatism

Colusa resident Joe Golobiek recounts fifteen years of painful rheumatism ending after trying Electric Bitters. The ad claims the remedy also aids liver and kidney troubles and general debility, priced at 50 cents with satisfaction guaranteed by W A Hayes Druggist.

Joe Golobiek Colusa Calif W. A. Hayes

Simmons to appoint cadet at West Point soon

Senator Simmons will appoint a principal and two alternates to West Point in about a month. Applicants must be 17 to 22 years old and physically sound. Those desiring these appointments should apply to Senator Simmons at once.

Senator Simmons West Point

Catarrh of the Stomach Remedy Ad

A testimonial from J BR Rhea of Coppell Texas describes catarrh of the stomach caused by overloaded digestion. He credits Kodol Dyspepsia Cure with relief after doctors and medicines failed, and notes it is sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.

J BR. Rhea Coppell Texas W. A. Hayes

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