Hillsborough News Highlights March 14 1896 Events
Page notes Admiral Kirkland receives the gold box from the German Emperor after permission from Congress. State Chairman Helton calls for a State Republican Executive Committee meeting March 18 at noon at the Park Hotel Raleigh. Col McClure of Philadelphia praises North Carolina as the South’s strongest state for agriculture and immigration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Kirkland
Hillsboro, N. C
Congtess
Helton
Republican Executive Committee
Park Hotel
Raletzh
Col. McClure
Philadelphia
Gov. Care
North Carolina
South
West
A Remarkable Hindu Prince Clock In Johannesburg
A mechanical horror clock in Lodia owned by a Hindu prince features a gong and a ground pile of artificial skulls and bones. At one o clock, bones assemble into a skeleton that strikes the gong and collapses. At two o clock two skeletons strike, and at noon and midnight the full heap becomes twelve skeletons that strike in sequence before breaking apart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lodia
Aysin
Johannesburg
Avoiding Danger of a Cold with Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The Cincinnati Gazette warns that a gold accident is a feared trigger for illness and urges prompt treatment. It notes many recoveries occur but exceptions are common, and minor cold symptoms can lead to serious disease. Chamberlain's Cough Remedy is praised as prompt and effective with 25 and 50 cent bottles sold by W. A. Hases, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati Gazette
Chamberlain
W. A. Hases
North Carolina Colonel Claims Largest U S Tobacco Farm
Colonel John S. Cunningham of North Carolina is named as owner of the nation's largest tobacco farm with nearly three million hills under cultivation and harvest last year. The report highlights his extensive operation and leadership in tobacco farming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York Tribune
John S. Cunningham
North Carolina
United States
New Great South American Kidney Cure advertised
Relief in six hours from kidney and bladder diseases offered by the New Great South American Kidney Cure. It claims prompt relief of pain in the bladder kidneys back and urinary passages for both men and women and rapid urine flow improvement. Sold by Wm Ayres Druggist Hillsboro NC.
Delaware Youth Pleads Guilty Then Acquitted in Self Defense Claim
A Wilmington Star report states a Delaware young man detained after kissing a girl pleaded guilty but testified she kissed him first and he acted in self defense. He was acquitted and the girl under peace bond.
Salve for Cats and Skin Ailments Guaranteed Refund
An 19th century style ad promises the best salve for cats bruises ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapping chilblains corns and all eruptions with a money back guarantee. It claims cure for piles and lists W A Hayes as the druggist selling at 25 cents per box.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W A. Hayes
Battle urges NC Democrats to stand by principles
Cor Olds interviews Richard Battle ex-Chairman of the State Democratic Executive Committee. He argues the party should be national not sectional, convene a state convention to declare principles and nominate candidates, and support the national ticket. The Observer will back a straight Democratic ticket if nominated.
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MR Battles
Cor. Olds
Raleigh
Richard Battle
State
Democratic Executive Committee
Battle
Democratic Party
North Carolina
Prince Les
Tan
Penne
Goose Grease Liniment featured in local ads and notices
A jumble of notices and ads: D Wiley of Black Creek praised Chamberlain's Pain Basin for rheumatism relief, while George Vanderbilt ships 125 Jersey cattle to Biltmore. Goose Grease Liniment Co advertises a money back guarantee, with BE A Rosemond in Hillsboro and Greensboro manufacturing detail. Nash county Republicans name delegates for Governor nomination.
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D. Wiley
Black Creek
Chamberlain
W. Aflayes
George Vanderbilt
Rochester
Biltmore
Asheville
BE. A. Rosemond
Hillsboro
Goose Grease Liniment Co
Greenboro
N.C
Weerke Market Report Wheat to Peaches Prices
Weekly market report lists prices for wheat corn oats meal bacon flour tallow beeswax butter hogs hides wool coffee sugar sassafras roots and fruit produce. Items priced by bushel per barrel and per pound with ranges for apples pears peaches cherries and berries.
Orange Superior Court Opens Spring Term Under Judge Coble
The Spring Term of Orange Superior Court opens Monday with Judge A S Coble presiding. Dockets show 27 criminal and 47 civil cases on trial, 19 on appearance. Five prisoners are in jail. Listed jurors include W C Claytor Kirkland Crawford Sykes H Fitch Parker Hall Ray Ray Davis Andrews etc.
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W. A. Hall
George C .Ray
W.G Andrews
P C. Lloyd
T. A. Ray
Chapel Hell
WF. Andrews
T. Tha Davis
John W. Dodson
C. Durham
Green Riley
Jones
W. Simmons
Laws
J. W. Cheek, Jr
James
Morris Hoan
Fragmentary Kentucky listing shows extreme theatric injuries
A damaged 19th century clipping recalls a Kentucky event with a 97 year old man weighing 63 pounds, a two year old baby at 61.2 pounds, and a woman with eyes and 14 fingers, all described in muffled OCR text.
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Kentucky
Tobacco Sales Rise and Local Thief Seizures Reported
The Charlotte Observer notes 2 285 590 pounds of leaf sold in February, up 1 661 454 from the prior year with October totals at 8 721 198. The Raleigh Press Visitor reports Granville Wake County farming growth and booming land value amid tobacco culture. The Patterson township case details J M Garrett seizure of 16 barrels whiskey and subsequent thefts of whiskey and brandy from a warehouse and Garrett’s cellar.
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Charlotte Observer
Winston
Concord Standard
Shakespeare Harris
Harris
Granville
Brassfields
Bermeter
Bray
Wake —Wilmington
Kansas Day Hanquet Speaker Urges Practical Reform
Bill Morgan comments at the Kansas Day banquet describe reform overreach. He criticizes emphasis on schemes and urges focusing on practical, on farm progress like windmills and machinery sheds to advance agriculture.
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Kansas City Journal
Bill Morgan
Kansas Day
Hanquet
Kansas
Leerance
Jal
England
Spain
Canada Thistle
Orange County Establishes Voting Precinct Boundaries
The Orange County Superior Court Clerk announces new election precincts under an 1895 North Carolina act. Precincts listed include South Chapel Hill, North Chapel Hill, Patterson's, Cole's Store, East Hillsboro and University Precincts with defined boundary lines and voting locations.
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North Carolina
Superior Court
Orange County
County of Orange
Sity
Slier
Creile
Oraige
Lowit
Cuavet Uith
Sout Chapel Hill
North Craven Iin
North Chapel Mall
Cole’s
Haterson’s
Duarhan
Chapel
Sai
Sand Creek
Pieas Cates
Bingham Township
Dine
Franklin Street
North Chapel Hill
Patterson
Mary
Voter Precinct Boundaries Described in Orange County
The document details several voting precincts in Hillsboro, Cedar Gee, and Cheeks Crossing, including West Hillsboro, Cedar Grove, Carrs, Cedar Gee, Tolers, and Cheeks Crossing Precincts. It specifies geographic bounds, road names, and resident eligibility for polling locations and lines, dated February 19.
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Svarteyyy
Chapel Hill
Inc
Boro
East Hillsbir
Cheeeek
Perets
Cheek’s
Theigs Grove
Pea
Fe Cite
Isbong Ced
Sacharch
Bain’s
Kirkpatrick
Thomas Pratt
Rideschorch
Tam Plans Better Prep For Boarders This Week
Tam outlines progress to better prepare facilities for boarders over the coming week, aiming to accommodate monthly or weekly stays.
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Ene
Hillsborough, N.C
Tillsborough, N. C
Joseph A. Harris
Wilmington Star
Buckklen
Dockery
Nash County
Durham Lan
Weerkly
Tate News
Simmons
SIMM
H. Zeilin & Co
Dr. Strudwick
Uuester D. Turner
N. AL M.A Co
Sattis
Hillsboro, N.C
Graham, Pauic
Graham AM
Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Alamance
Caswell
Durham
Orange
Pitcher’s Castoria
Ayer
Jase
C. F. Newman
Dig Spur
Blood Balm CO
Atlanta
S. Park U
K & Ee Priny Physicians
King Street
Masonic Hall
Prrane Nasi
J. S. Morton
Harlow
Express
Mafsson
Bradfield Regulator CO
Bruggists
Breez
Norte Carolina
Office of Superior Court Clerk
Cross’ Creek
Borland Creek
Chapel Hill Rail Road
Chapel Hill Township
Patterson's
Patterson's Precinct
Cole's Store
East Hittsporo
Tutisuoro
Hobbs’ Cross Road
Anisboro
Oaks Road
Eno River
Orcas Said
Crabtree’s Mill
Wake
Cedar Grove
Cedar Grove Township
Court House
Thie
East Hillsboro
University
Eset Hillsboro
University Station
Berry
Mill
Ip Aish Browning
Sidney Pickett
Sith Said
Barton
Hilusporo Pai Iyey
Tiea
West Tillsbor
Zach Cuiatore
West Tilt Iy
Orange and Caswell Court
Tillsbore
Grove Road
Reese Stadiers
Fol Coopers
Thomas J. Walkes Eves
Walkera
Isboro
Modesian
Richard Thomason
John McCracken
Church Realty
Cedar Gee
Carrs
Cevak Grove
Ales
New Lahor Road
Ce Grove
Thes
New Leasbore Road
Will
Tolers
White Cross
Cates
Ozham Township
Caldwell Be
Jacksons Shop
Tatee Te Township
Bowie
Sane
D. F. Crawfoi
National Recorder
John Wedderburn & CO
F Street
Pate Board
Henry Richad
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