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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1904
Page
2
The Orange County Observer urges support for North Carolina Governor Aycock and jokes about presidential candidates. It recalls Boss Kelly and laments the Democratic split while joking about anti trust pests and a wary stance toward Tammany. The piece blends partisan praise with social commentary.
Fresh testimony pours in as T J McFarland of Beasterville Virginia testifies that three years of bronchitis ended after using Dr King’s New Discovery. The drug is praised for lung and throat troubles including consumption pneumonia and grip. Guaranteed by W A Hayes Druggist.
John Kirkland announces he presents his name to the Democratic County Convention as a candidate for the House of Representatives of the North Carolina General Assembly. He pledges to serve all people of Orange County faithfully if nominated and elected.
A Coachella man, R. White, says a doctor sued him for 1250 claiming excessive charges for cholera morbus treatment. White alleges the doctor praised his skill and medicine and refuses to deny using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy under oath. The remedy, White asserts, would never fail in a cholera morbus cave. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
In Durham Herald commentary the temperance push grows statewide though politicization may dilute aims. The piece argues Democratic support helps but a separate temperance party cannot succeed without clear focus.
Daniel Bante of Oterville Iowa declares his asthma relief came from Foley's Honey and Tar after years of cough cures and physician treatments. C D Jones endorses the product noting immediate improvement and lifelong use.
The teacher asks Tommy if he would offer the bigger apple to another boy, and Tommy replies that it would not be necessary. The exchange centers on fairness and preference in sharing fruit.
The item urges letting the Tiger name the next Democratic President if Tammany backs Cleveland or another man. It notes contempt rulings against Lum berton Saturday and hints at self defense by Judge Peebles. It also reports WWI style casualty figures and a veteran Democrat Captain John Kirkland announcing his candidacy.
The article extols surgery's advances with organs, bones, and veins repaired or replaced. It touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm as antiseptic and fast healing for injuries. It cites W A Hayes as the seller and notes a Raleigh Baptist Female University rename to Baptist University for Women.
If you have kidney or bladder trouble and do not see Foley's Kidney Care, you will have only your self to blame for results if it positively cures all forms of kidney and bladder diseases. London bridge is crossed every day by 220,000 people. For sick headache take Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets and a quick cure is certain. For sale by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
Commissioners under an Orange County Superior Court order in a special proceeding announce a July 5 1904 sale at the Hillsboro courthouse door. The two acre tract on the Old Fair Grounds includes a dwelling, bounded by the N C Railroad Benjamin Howard Gray Turrentine and Aaron Carter. Terms: one half cash and the balance in 12 months.
Thomas D. Meares of Withington pending a hearing with S G Ryan as special master to take evidence and report on the condition of the road as of July 1 in the Atlantic North Carolina Railway matter before Jude Purnell, captain.
A Hillsboro North Carolina letter from F. W. Devoe & Co. urges cooperation between merchants to save customers money and protect goods from rot and rust. It emphasizes mutual benefit and notes Parks & Hedgpeth sell the paint. The same page includes testimonial on Foley’s Kidney Cure and notices on tax revenue and a LL D degree awarded to Governor Aycock.
Notice to Hillsboro Township residents to appear at Hillsboro courthouse starting June 4 1904 and each weekday through June to list real and personal property for 1904 taxation and to list polls for males 21 to 50. Exemption certificates must be shown on listing day. failure to list subjects one to penalties. Residents with property in other townships may swear sworn lists before any List Taker.
Dr Robert Strange was elected Bishop Co adjutor to Right Rev A A Watson of East Carolina Diocese at Wilmington last week. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets praised as superior to a doctors prescription by Mr J W Turner of Trehart Va. Joe Faucette the accused arsonist of Burlington hotel and depot was bound over to court without bond after Wednesday morning charge.
An out of the way family faces accidents and injuries in remote living conditions and relies on Buckley’s Amnica Salve advertised at 25 cents from W A Hayes Drug Store. The Raleigh dispensary reportedly aims for net profits over 60 000 this year.
In the Western District of North Carolina J T Durham of Chapel Hill was adjudicated bankrupt on May 28 1904. The first meeting of creditors will be held June 4 1904 at 12 noon at the law office of MacRae and Roberson Chapel Hill N C to prove claims appoint a trustee consider sale of property and transact other business. J E Alexander Referee in Bankruptcy Winston Salem N C May 25 1904 Co Lindsay announces candidacy for Orange County Treasurer subject to Democratic County Convention.
James O Webb announces candidacy before the Democratic Convention of Orange County for sheriff. He vows to serve the people faithfully if nominated and elected and asks voters for support for the office of Register of Deeds.
Joseph A Harris mayor and Town List Taker announces June listing at The Orange County Observer printing office for Hillsboro property real and personal and poll tax. Failure to list may double tax under Section 41 of Town Ordinances. May 26, 1904.
Cedar Grove Township residents urge a candidate for Orange County Sheriff. Currie Walker announces consent to run and pledges faithful service to all county residents if nominated and elected.
A first class armored cruiser will be named in honor of North Carolina. It will cost about 4.5 million dollars and be among the world's finest fighting ships when completed in three years.
R A Gray from Oakville Indiana writes after ten years of kidney disease that confinement to bed left him unable to move part of the time. He sought top medical care but found no relief until Foley's Kidney Care was recommended, which he calls a Godsend.
A report notes a Russian individual named Spicijorichli drowned at sea near Wilmington. The commentary mentions McGinty with a side partner of that name, implying a maritime tragedy context.
Mrs S H Newson of Decatur Alabama suffers three years of pain from indigestion and stomach troubles. After doctors failed she tried Electric Bitters and recovered. The ad claims relief for liver kidney stomach and bowel issues. 50 cents guaranteed by W A Hayes Druggist.
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