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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jul 20, 1905

Page

2

Vagrancy crusade and smallpox notes from Raleigh papers

A Hobson of early 1900s North Carolina items notes the surge of smallpox cases in seventy eight counties per the State Board of Health. Raleigh papers debate strict enforcement and reflect on post Legislature crime and public health concerns. Scotland county records 2350 cases, Ashe 846, with fatalities among whites fading but possible resurgence.

State Board of Health North Carolina Scotland County Ashe Raleigh ‘News and Observer

New Discovery for Consumption Promises Quick Relief

An old newspaper notice promotes Dr. King's New Discovery for consumption and lung troubles. It cites testimonials like W. T. McGee of Vanleer Tennessee who reports fourteen years of coughing ended after using the remedy. Available at W. A. Hayes Drugstore for 50 cents and 1.00 with a trial bottle offered.

Paris W. T. McGee Vanleer Tenn W. A. Hayes Drugstore

Katydids Signal Early First Frost Here

A Mecklenburg man notes katydids in late June and predicts an early frost. He recalls frost arriving three months after the insects first sang, expecting frost around October 10, about ten days earlier than the average. He urges tracking this sign to see if it holds.

Wilmington Mecklenburg

One Dollar SaveD Represents Ten Dollars EarNep

An advertisement argues small savings grow into larger money and promotes buying Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, noting a bottle at W. A. Hayes Druggist can save a doctor's bill.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

Portland Chamber urges fair treatment for Chinese visitors

The Portland Oregon Chamber of Commerce calls on President Roosevelt to ensure decent treatment of Chinamen visiting the United States and recommends admitting a number of Chinese immigrants amid the boycott.

Portland Oregon Chamber of Commerce Roosevelt United States

Foley's Honey and Tar Credited as Genuine Remedy

Foley & Co Chicago originator of Honey and Tar markets it as the throat remedy and warns against imitations. The product is mildly laxative contains no opiates and is safe for children and delicate persons sold by W A Hayes Drugist. The jury found United States Senator John H Mitchell of Oregon guilty of improper conduct for accepting money to influence practices before federal departments in Washington.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley W. A. Hayes United States John H. Mitchell Oregon Washington

Programme of Farmers Institute at Hillsboro Court House

The Farmers Institute will meet in Hillsboro at the court-house on Friday July 21 1905 with sessions at 10:00 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. Discussions include crop rotation corn stover and cotton seed use, rebuilding worn farms, stock care to prevent disease, and corn culture. A question box will invite farmer questions and the event seeks wide attendance.

Farmers’ Institute Hillsboro 0. K. McQuarrie Orange County

Cholera Infantum Save For Agnewville Child

E N Dewey of Agnewville Virginia reports his daughter Rat suffered severe cholera infantum last summer. After using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for five hours signs improved. He continued treatment until she recovered. The remedy is sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Bishop Wilson of Baltimore dedicated the new $17000 Methodist church at Mt Airy praised as one of the handsomest in the state.

Chamberlain Rat E. N.dewey Agnewville Bishop Wilson Baltimore Mt. Airy

Kidney Cure Claimed To End Five-Year Trouble

Mrs Frances L Sales of Missouri Valley Iowa says kidney pain back ache and frequent urination plagued her for five years. After trying five doctors she used Foley's Kidney Cure and was completely cured after three one dollar bottles. Sold by W A Hayes Lucky is the man whose troubles don't bother him or his friends.

Sue Taizo Frances L. Sales Missouri Valley Foley W. A. Hayes Lucky Peter Fry Woodruff Waynesburg

A Surprise Party Offer For Your Health

A pleasant remedy promises relief for stomach and liver pain with Dr. King's New Life Pills. They claim to cure headache dizziness and constipation and are sold at W. A. Hayes' Drugstore. Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea offers a smooth complexion for 35 cents.

Hollister W.A. Hayes

Weekly Hillabore Market Report

Wheat at 1.00 per bushel of 60 pounds. Corn 0.65 per bushel of 56 pounds. Oats 0.50 per bushel. Meal 0.70 per bushel. Pork 0.08 per pound. Bacon hog round 0.10 to 0.15. Flour per barrel 5.00 to 6.00. Tallow 0.04 per pound. Beeswax 0.20. Butter 0.20. Eggs 0.15 per dozen. Peas 1.50 per bushel. Beans 1.06 to 1.50. Hides dry 0.04 to 0.10. Chickens 0.10 to 0.40 each. Feathers live geese 0.40 per pound. Wool washed 0.25 to 0.35. unwashed 0.15 to 0.20. Coffee 0.10 to 0.20 per pound. Sugar 0.06 to 0.07 per pound. All country produce in good demand.

Through Pullman Service to Morehead City Inaugurated

Southern Railway launches through Pullman service from Winston Salem to Morehead City with day coaches from Greensboro to Morehead City. Regular summer excursion tickets available daily with limited return October 31. Weekend signature tickets Hillsboro to Morehead City include continuous transport both ways for four day trips at low cost. Leaves Hillsboro 2 53 am, arrives Morehead City 11 30 am, return departs Morehead City 4 40 pm arriving Hillsboro 3 47 pm. Extensive new arrangements expected to attract visitors to the resort.

Morehead City Southern Railway Pullman Winston-Islem Greenaboro Morehead Hillsboro Trans

Pickpocket’s Moment Inspires Stomach Remedy Praise

Rat Portage Ontario resident C Towns credits Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets with good results for a stomach disorder. Druggist W A Hayes promotes the product and Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as cures with a mild after effect and a price of 35 cents.

Chamberlain C. Towns Rat Portage Ontario Canada W. A. Hayes

Lamberton Argue Sparks Press Exchange and Brief Sighting

Wilmington Star reports wide coverage of the Lamberton dispute with harsh opinions quoted from state papers. A Concord Kentucky resident credits Bucklen’s American Salve for curing a lip sore after years of pain. Japanese forces seize Saghalien, claiming the island as original Russian territory as the flag rises.

Wilmington Star Lamberton Leek Concord Bucklen W. A. Haye Saghalien

Ow is the time to buy Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy

A persuasive local advertisement urges immediate purchase of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera Diarrhoea Remedy from W. for potential urgent use and life saving effects.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes Draggist

Administration Notice for Estate of Ara K E Hall

The administrator named for the late Mrs. Ara K E Hall calls all debtors to pay promptly and all creditors to present claims by July 12, 1906, properly authenticated, or be barred from recovery. Notice dated July 12, 1905.

Ara K E. Hall P. L. Hughes Co. N. Hughes

Estate administration and land sale notices in Hillsboro

Administrator Co N Hughes warns creditors to present claims by July 14 1905 and debtors to pay promptly under estate settlement. On Aug 10 1905 at Hillsboro court house sale of two Orange County tracts 93 acres and 50 acres with life estate remainder, under R v Bain order to settle debts of James H Parish estate. Terms: one third cash and balance in 6 and 12 months at 6 percent interest.

Court House Hillsboro N. C Orange County Hillsboro Township Frank Cameron Serena B W. Walker Serena B. Parish Superior Court of R. v. Bain James H. Parish H. L. Parish R. D. Bain A.S. Smith L. G. W. Walker Mary A‘ Ca’ Nthers Alilisboro Aceuet Eno River K. T. Smith W. A. Hail Janes HL. Parise J. A. Bivis W. Riley

Hillsboro to vote on dispensaries August 14 1905

Notice announces an August 14 1905 election in Hillsboro North Carolina to decide if dispensaries will be established. Voting at the courthouse from 8 am to sunset with judges John Christmas and J M Carr and registrar D M Laws. Registration July 28 to August 5 closes 9 pm Sunday excludes.

Hillsboro N. C John Christmas J. M. Carr D. M. Laws Board of Commissioners Arthur W. Ray

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