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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Jun 15, 1899

Page

2

Local Notes from Hillsborough 1899 Highlights and School Awards

Gen. Lawton’s troops fought hard in the Philippines with artillery support. The issue lists governors elected or to be chosen in several states, a Dewey voyage plan, and large federal spending. It also covers Bingham School achievements in Orange County, student scholarships, and a strong track celebration. Local obituaries and community notices close the item.

Mebane Bingham School Orange County University of North Carolina Luther Bynum Lockhart Herbert Bingham George Willis Oldham Ernest W. Wart Washington and Lee University James Samuel Whitehead Luther Bynum Leckhart Gilbert Heath Jere Ellis Cocke Cecil Southerland Samuel Paul Lockhart James Archibald Johnston Archibald St. Darden New South Whitehead William Cullen Bryant Gilbert Leath Abraham Lincoln

Electric Bitters Ad Emphasizes Health For Good Looks

The notice claims good health yields better appearance and links skin clarity to a healthy liver stomach and kidneys. It promotes Electric Bitters as a tonic that acts on these organs, improves blood, and cures pimples blotches and boils. Sold at W A Hayes' Drug Store at 50 cents per bottle.

W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

Tide of Negroes From Wilmington Moves North

The New Bern Journal notes continued migration of Black families from Wilmington to northern homes via rail lines. Fourteen families passed through last Monday and sixteen more on Wednesday, with many carrying portable possessions. The piece warns that bad management causes poverty and urges planning, citing Chamberlain’s Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as a prudent home purchase.

Wilmington A.C W. A. Hayes Drageist

Statewide support grows for constitutional amendment in NC

The Greensboro Telegram notes rising belief that the constitutional amendment will pass in North Carolina at the next election. It urges white men statewide to vote for it, across party lines.

North Carolina

DeWitts Little Early Risers Promised Gentle Relief

An early 20th century advertisement touts DeWitts Little Early Risers as a tonic to regulate the liver cure constipation and relieve morning tiredness and headaches with a pleasant prompt effect. WA Hayes endorses the product.

WA. Hayes

Japanese Immigration to Hawaii Sparks Concern

Rapid rise in Japanese immigration to Hawaii alarms officials as about twelve thousand Japanese arrivals have occurred since the territory was annexed by the United States.

Hawaii Islands United States

W A Hayes Sells Dr Wang New Discovery and More

W A Hayes offers Dr Wang s New Discovery for consumption coughs and colds with free trial bottles and affordable sizes. The ad also touts DeWitts Little Early Risers pills and a Greensboro ordinance about water works fishing.

W. A. Hayes Tle Dr. Wang Greensboro Alderman

BuckLen's Arnica Salve Sold by Local Druggist

BuckLen's Arnica Salve advertised as the best salve for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions with a money back guarantee. Price is 25 cents per box and available from W A Hayes Druggist.

BuckLen W. A. Yayes

Town Tax List Taker Notice for Tiilisbore 1899

Jos A Harris mayor and list taker announces June listings for town tax and poll tax. All taxpayers must list real and personal property or face fines up to ten dollars. Printed at the city office in Tiilisbore during June.

Tiilisbore Jos. A. Harris

Hillsboro Township List Taker Schedules Property List Sessions

The notice announces Hillsboro Township Orange County list taking sessions at Cheeks Crossing June 2, County Home June 3 University Station June 7 and Hillsboro June 8 9 10 17 to file verified property statements. Residents and non residents may appoint agents if unable to attend.

Hillsboro Township Orange County Cheeks Crossing June Island Sune University Station Hillsboro Chall Spraystorn W.M. Jones Joan Eirkland

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