Democratic Convention Called for Orange County 1896
The Orange County Democratic Executive Committee calls a county convention in Hillsboro on June 20 1896 to elect delegates to the State and Congressional Judicial conventions and to conduct other business. Primary conventions at precinct voting places or designated sites are set for June 3 1896 at 3 p.m. to elect delegates to the county convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
Orange County
Hillsboro
Raleigh
Democratic Executive Committee
Maria F. Badgett
Walter M. Rieeves
Rebecca Reeves
Orange Cour
Oliver Williams
Cave M. Conklin
McCantes’s
Thhain
Cave Conklin’s
Cave Conklin
Brewer's
Julia McCauley
R. M. Jones
County of
Orange
Gray's Creek
Richard M. Jones
Thompson
Frederick W
Mortage
Farmer advice shapes Democratic approach to Saturday primaries
Our correspondents fill most space this week with insights. Far mer offers practical guidance to Democrats as they prepare for the June Loth Saturday primaries.
Cyclone Kills Hundreds in St Louis and East St Louis
A cyclone swept over St Louis and East St Louis on Wednesday May 24. It killed four hundred to five hundred people and injured about 1,300. The storm caused millions of dollars in property damage.
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St. Louis
North Carolina's fate lies with its best men
The passage urges Democrats to perform their duty in the year, urging unity across parties to guide the state, keep it in hands of those who love it, and save North Carolina as dear to true sons above all else.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Ayer
Ayers
Mry
F. BE. Saker
Gal- Veston
Texis
Arnica salve cures and insurance save costs spread
Buckven's Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts sores and eruptions with money back guarantee. Chamberlains Colic remedy offered at 2 cents per bottle as affordable insurance against bowel illness. W A Hayes Druggist sells both. North Carolina Republicans warn Russell nomination could cost 10000 votes in the western region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W A. Hayes
North Carolina
Russell
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
New Great South American Kidney Cure Claims Quick Relief
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy sold by W. A. Hayes in Hillsboro North Carolina. It relieves urinary pain and retention in seconds for both men and women. Also notes James H Southgate of Durham named by the Prohibition Party for vice president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes
Draggist
Hillsboro
N. C
James II
Southgate
Durham
Prohibition Party
Gold standard critique and Democratic primary call in 1896 letter
A reader condemns the gold standard as harming farmers and laborers while urging turnout for the June 13 Democratic primaries. The piece contrasts silver advocates with gold supporters, arguing for free coinage and stressing civic duty to elect delegates to state and national conventions. It ends with quotes and a dated notice June 1, 1896.
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Observer
Hillsboro
Galler
Wall Street & C. C. & Co
Vance
Israel
Composer Harris Depicted as Originator of Popular Songs
A 1896 profile notes Charles J Harris of Raleigh born 1873 in North Carolina whose melodies such as Magdalene Rosalie and Sweet Memories of the Past gained national circulation. He moved to Philadelphia in 1894 joining Edward M Harris of Harris Brothers Co. and spent years in Hillsboro before settling in Philadelphia. The sketch from Music Trades features a portrait and details his career and hopes for continued sales.
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Charles H. Harris
North Carolina
Raleigh
Magdalene
Mr. Harris
Harris
Philadelphia
Edward M. Harris
Harris Brothers Co
Market Street
New York “Music Trades
Charles
J. Harris
Hillsboro
Rades
Judge Graham praised for firm fair Superior Court session
Beaufort county hails Judge Graham who presides smoothly delivering prompt, satisfying decisions. A husband received two years on the public roads for abandoning his wife and accusing her character. the judge stated such conduct suffices without proof. Notes also mention a Moscow death toll and a Croatan Indiana stance in Robeson county. The column promotes Dr King’s New Life Pills via Bucklen Chicago and Chamberlain's Pain Balm, with testimonials from W A Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, N. C
Beaufort County
Graham
Superior Court
North Carolna
H. E. Bucklen & Co
Chicago
W. A. Hayes
Efland News Notes Romance Illness and Travel
Local notes from Efland show visits by Jim Hayes and Roy Hayes to relatives and Mrs Ed Holt sod children visiting kin in Mebane. Rofas Mebane convalesces at home while Abr Dickson visits Hillsboro. Mrs Lewis Eaton ill and improvements hoped. A marriage at Cheat Nut Ridge on May 28 between Miss Jones and W Cruterfield. Efland boom continues with more young men visiting than ever. Dave Clematis reports a large Caldwell visit and describes a Cousin Saw time with friends.
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Jim Hayes
Roy
Ed. Holt Sod
Mebane
Rofas Mebane
Abr. Dickson
Hillsboro
Lewis Eaton
Cheatnut Ridge Church
Holt estate split among five Holt children
The will leaves the estate of the late ex Governor Holt to be divided equally among his five children. Mrs Holt receives the Haw River home.
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Holt
Haw River
Gift to University Funds New Commons Hall and Farm
Mrs. Frederick Baker of New York donates 3000 dollars to outfit Commons Hall at the University and to provide board for students. The hall opens in September with 279 accommodations at eight to nine dollars monthly, later hoped to drop to six dollars. A Mason farm of 1000 acres adjoining the campus will supply poultry dairy stock and track needs. The National Fish Commission released 450000 young shad fry into the Pasquotank river.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Baker
New York
Commons Hall
Siste University
Mason Farm
J P. Mason
Winston
North Carolina
The
National Fish Commission
Pasquotank River
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Orange County Observer
Hillsborough, N. C
Joseph A. Harris
Buckven’s
Arnica
J. B. Duke
American Tobacco Company
North Caroelinian
Moscow
Russia
Indiana
Robeson County
M. Tames Perdue
Monroe
Michigan
Chamberlain
Hillsboro, N.C
Dr. Strudwick
Yester D. Turner
N.C
M. Gattis
Joan W. Aham
Paul C. Graham
Attornfys-At-Law
Alamance
Caswell
Granville
Person and Orange
Nanz & Neuner
Locisville, Ky
F. E. Baker
Calveston, Tex
J. C. Ayer & CO
Lowell
Mass
MORTG
Allen J. Kuttie
Walter M. Reeves
Rebecca EE. Reeves
Office of Register of Deeds of
Court House
Orlange
Oliver Willams
Julia McAuley
Register
Rocky Run Croek
AL Jo Gordon
Wite
Register of Deeds
Sheumg
Detin
Milerine Tees
Deversher
Allor
Spitie Sands
Isa
Allen J. Puffin
E. J.S. Morroy
Harlow
Bradfield Regulator
Atlayta, Gy
NEW Business Rie
Parris & Sitaw
Dr. D C
Hillspoke Drug Co
YALE
Stupericy Court of
John Bo Cheek
George L. Cheek
Cheek
Mo Fowler
R. J. Fowler
All
Olle
OM. Olds
Aio
Hoy
LSI
Lovelock
P. m
Toliowiuc
Blaytiam
Taoa Stuke
Pardieu
W. Newt Cheek
Elijah
Frank Nasi H.aw Foushee
Crutchfield
Scientific American Agency For
Munn & CO
Bavapwar
Nao
Scientific American
Blishers
Broadway
Allan Quarters
Hilleboro
T. Ivey
B.A
Hil-bero
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