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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1904
Page
2
Orange County Observer dated July 28 1904 in Hillsborough North Carolina announces weekly Thursday issue with Joseph A Harris as publisher and owner. Provided text presents header details rather than article content for summary.
County Superintendent Maddry to Joyner presents school measures for White and Colored students. White enrollment 1,993 with 1,182 average attendance. Colored enrollment 983 with 558 average. White teachers avg salaries 31.25 and 29.26. Colored teachers 26.58 and 23.11. White districts 43, Negro districts 23. Books total 2,000 in 15 rural libraries.
The paper retracts an error claiming Haywood Turesoy, a Black shoemaker from Chapel Hill who died recently, left his property to the State University. University authorities deny any such donation and state the claim is false, noting no payments or gifts were made by a Black person.
A testimonial from Charles Applegate of Alexandria Indiana claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured his consumption after other medicines failed. He says three one dollar bottles added 58 pounds and cured coughs colds la grippe bronchitis and throat and lung troubles. trial bottles free at W A Hayes’ drug store.
Builders have started construction as walls rise in good condition. Contractors expect completion in September to allow the Fall term to open the first of October at the Greensboro Female College.
Mrs. Mattie Burge of Martinsville Virginia extols Chamberlain s Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after personal relief from ten year chronic diarrhea and her child s cholera morbus. The druggist W A Hayes sells it. Greensboro prohibition vote shows 815 for saloons 741 against, binding prohibition for two years after 1904.
Mrs. Minerva Smith of Danville reports twenty years of bronchitis relief after using Foley's Honey and Tar. The testimonial mentions C.D. Jones endorsing the remedy as a sure cure.
The state reports seventy seven hundred public school libraries now free to all students with weekly Treasury Warrants issued for each new library addition.
W H Hopkins, a plumber, leads a large crew at Gen Carr's farm near Occo neechiee to remodel and install an entire new water system. The farm has seen much work this year and is expected to become one of the best appointed in the region once finished.
P M Shore Druggist Rochester Indiana reports selling fifty boxes on recommendation of a local customer who praises the tablets. The ad notes pleasant purgative effects and lists W A Hayes as a local druggist. In Morehead City Charlton Brook from Knoxville Tenn swam three miles hotel to pier, setting a local record amid visiting swimmers.
A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling Ia says two bottles of Foley's Kidney Cure cured his kidney complaint permanently. The Osborne House at Oxford burned completely at 3 AM Thursday July 19 destroying the building and offices, with only chimneys remaining. it was partly insured.
An old time remedy claims CHAMBERLAIN'S Cozic is certain to be needed in homes before summer ends. It is described as dependable in severe cases and valuable for summer disorders in children. The advertisement touts pleasant taste and prompt relief and urges purchase from W. A.
By decree of the Orange County Superior Court the estate of W. D. Woods is selling at public auction cash at Hillsboro courthouse on Monday August 8 1904 two tracts in Orange County five miles north of Hillsboro. The first tract known as Graham Quarter contains 1808 10 acres and runs along Latta and Reading and includes oak and hickory timber. The second tract adjoining Joseph Kenton George Ray and others measures 110 12 acres with stones rocks and timber. Both deeds reference detailed bounds and prior survey by James O Webb. This 15th day of June 1904.
Our young ladies from Wilmington shine beyond North Carolina. At Mt Sinai hospital training school in New York three Wilmington graduates excel. Miss Gause, Miss Nash, and Miss Wooten placed high in recent exams, two first and second in one class and another second in another.
Treat Your Kidneys FoR RHEUMATISM When you are suffering from rheumatism the kidneys must be attended to at once so that they will eliminate the acid from the blood Foley's Kidney Cure is the most effective remedy for this purpose R T Hopkins of Polar Wis says after three years of doctoring for rheumatism it cured me I cannot speak too highly of this great medicine WA D Jones quote appears in the Indianapolis Journal
Health officials warn heat worsens child deaths in cities. Advertises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for sale by W. A. Hayes. Mentions progress on rebuilding the Oxford Female Seminary after a fire and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure by C. D. Jones.
A light note urges sharing warmth with friends through simple hospitality, suggesting baked beans and hot coffee as comforting accompaniments to any chilly moment. It emphasizes thoughtful gestures over neglect and champions small acts of connection.
Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as the busiest mighty little remedy. They claim to transform weakness into strength and listlessness into energy, promising health benefits. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist, at 260 per box.
J T Hogan of University Station visited Durham yesterday afternoon after a severe illness. He underwent an operation at Watts hospital and was in a serious condition for several days. Friends report he is improving and will soon be well and strong again.
C D Jones reports that Waren Orser Mephingss have failed to respond to Foley's Kidney Cure after other treatments proved disappointing. No additional details provided.
Hon W W Kitchin announces he has secured a cadet appointment at West Point. Young men in the district who want the post should write to Mr Kitchin in Roxboro at once.
Colusa California resident Joe Golebick recounts 15 years of relentless rheumatic pain and credits Electric Bitters with complete relief after only a few bottles. The ad promotes the medicine as the greatest remedy for that trouble while warning it is not effective for liver and kidney ailments. Satisfaction guaranteed by W A Hayes, Druggist, for 500.
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