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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
2
The Orange County Observer from Hillsborough North Carolina lists a publication date of June 15 1905 and notes Joseph A Harris as publisher and owner with weekly Thursday issues. The brief notice confirms periodical timing and ownership details for the historical newspaper.
Major W H Watlington of Caswell county urged that Ex Governor Aycock succeed Senator Simmons in the U S Senate. He praised Aycock as the best speaker in the state and predicted strong backing from Charlotte and the Piedmont region, with Caldwell and Charlotte residents said to support him.
A testimonial compares famine to consumption and traces its torment from start to end. It claims Dr King's New Discovery offered prompt relief and cure for coughs and related illnesses after previous medicines failed. W. A. Hayes' Drugstore sells it at 50 and 1 a bottle with a total bottle free.
A Durham Sun report quotes a local resident planning to move to Durham with his family. He wants a suitable dwelling and cites the town's fine school facilities as a key reason for relocation within the next few months.
A Houston Texas resident testifies that Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy cured her husband of Cuban diarrhoea contracted in Cuba after several doctors failed. Neighbor testimony and local druggist W A Hayes advertise the remedy as available in town.
The Charlotte Chronicle reports rapid progress on double tracking the 15 mile Greensboro to High Point stretch. Many laborers work along the route as grading nears completion and sections of new track have already been laid.
A Davenport Iowa woman reports a twelve year battle with asthma ended by Foley's Honey and Tar after one fifty cent bottle, noting prior doctors offered only temporary relief. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
Gen W R Cox of Halifax County renowned citizen and Mrs Herbert Claiborne of Richmond plan marriage on the 27th in a concise social note blending regional figures and upcoming nuptials.
A heated exchange unfolds as a colored youth hurls epithets at another who stands by a lamp post and refuses to respond. The aggressor grows more furious until he tires, while the taunted boy retorts and turns the moment into a sharp back and forth exchange. A brief local incident concludes with tense dialogue. Also a pamphlet-like ad touts Foley's Kidney Cure promising quick relief for kidney and bladder disorders, endorsed by W. A. Hayes.
Some Mexican women have organized an anti kissing society. You may think this is very foolish, but their rules only forbid the kissing of one woman by another, which, as a matter of fact, is really nothing but a counterfeit of the genuine article.
A tale by W. A. Hayes, Draggist, promotes Chamberlain's Pain Balm as especially valuable for sprains ankle neck strain and shoulder lameness. It claims prompt application saves time money and reduces suffering from these ailments.
C F Collier of Cherokee Illinois reports kidney disease severe yet Electric Bitters cured him after ten minutes of examination and pain. Ad claims the tonic also benefits liver stomach and mood. Winston-Salem tobacco shipments rose by 3,033,431 pounds in May compared to 1904. Ends with cosmetic ad for Rocky Mountain Tea and a note on W A Hayes Druggist.
Prices for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans hides chickens feathers wool coffee sugar and more are listed alongside two administrators notices. Eugene Hughes administrator seeks creditors claims by May 1 1906 and Joseph W Terry administrator seeks debts and claims by May 23 1906.
Secretary Pogue states the Raleigh State Fair will draw about 100,000 attendees in October during fair week on Thursday to hear President Roosevelt speak.
Irwinville resident Mr J T Barker keeps Champhoraleam Cham rhoea Remedy for sudden colic cholera and diarrhoea attacks. He praises its quick relief and says he keeps a bottle in his room. Sold by W A Flayes Druggist.
Reverend R. W. Hines, pastor at Mebane, offered his resignation to take effect August 1, 1905, due to declining health. The congregation regrets losing him and Mrs. Hines as he ends his pastorate.
Impending doom among Brights disease and diabetes patients shifts to gratitude after Foley's Kidney Cure. It claims to cure incipient Brights disease and diabetes, easing even severe cases. Marion Lee of Dunresth, Ind reports diabetes relief after three bottles, following eight doctors. Sold by W. A. Hayes.
The Winston Journal notes Governor Glenn and Senator Simmons call for one hundred thousand laborers to work in North Carolina. The estimate promises rapid resource development and implies broad economic impact, while a separate note promotes Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a gentle laxative sold by W A Hayes Druggists.
Extremely low rates are announced via the Southern Railway for occasions at Athens Ga Charlottesville Va Knoxville Tenn Monteagle Tenn and other cities in 1905. Rates open to the public with tickets from all stations and detailed info from ticket agents or the undersigned officials in Washington and Charlotte.
Mrs S Lindsay of Fort William Ontario reports relief from years of dyspepsia after using Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. She says she has suffered no further pain since starting them. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Also mentions Hollister’s Rocky Mountain Tea as a tonic for the ill and weak at 85 cents. The Supreme Court of the District of Colombia ruled attorneys cannot be forced to reveal client papers.
The Bank of Orange lists officers J. 8S. Seure son C. A. Scott as President and Vice President and Pau C. Comins as Cashier. It promotes non general banking, insures burglary and fire, and invites merchants farmers individuals and corporations to open accounts. Also included are a tax sale notice in Orange County 1904 and Hillsboro town receipts and disbursements for year ending May 10 1905.
Governor Glenn set the execution dates for three condemned prisoners. Will Adams in Wake county is to be hanged July 27 for the murder of Mary Bridgers near Wake Forest. Peter Smith and Charles Shines in Madison County are scheduled for August 1 for criminal assault. Supreme Court opinions affirming lower court rulings were recently published.
W L Yancey of Paducah Kentucky reports a severe kidney disease treated by three Kentucky physicians with no success. After using Foley's Kidney Cure the first bottle gave relief and three bottles cured him permanently. He recommends the product sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
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