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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Mar 17, 1898

Page

2

Rail lease glare in state history noted in editorials

The piece critiques Governor Russell and the proposed lease of the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad to the Southern Railway Company. It mentions a Raleigh cotton buyer predicting farmers will not cut acreage and may expand planted cotton amid abundant holdings. It also covers a Bangkok cable on the Check case arbitration involving Dr Cheek’s heirs and teak stock tied to Siam.

Russell Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad Southern Railway Company Raleigh United States Barrett Bangkok State Department Washington Nicholas H. Hannan Shanghai Cheek Orange County Southern Clan Evans Reidsville Beard

Local Marysville man touts miracle cure surpassing Klondike gold

Be aTs THE KLONDIKE. A C Thomas of Marysville Texas says Dr King's New Discovery cured his consumption after long agony. He praises the remedy for asthma bronchitis and lung troubles and offers a trial bottle at W A Hayes Drug Store. John Wannamaker backs Business Men's Republican League candidate for Pennsylvania Governor.

A. C. Thomas Marysville Tex Klondike Dr. King John Wannamaker Business Men's Republican League Pennsylvania

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Advertisement

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve touted as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Priced at 25 cents per box and sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

BuckLen Aknica W. A. Hayes

Determining Death: X Rays Help Distinguish Living From Dead

The greater resistance to X rays in inanimate matter than in living flesh is now used to assess death. The method compares X ray absorption to decide if a person is truly dead.

Panacea Ointment Sold by Hillsboro Drag Co

A long standing soothing ointment known as Panacea Ointment is offered for sale by Hillsboro Drag Company in Hillsboro North Carolina. It promises quick healing for cuts bruises sprains ulcers burns and various sores and wounds. Previously prepared by Mrs Jos A Harris the product will now be sold exclusively through the Hillsboro Drag Company.

Jos. A. Harris Hillsboro N.C Hillsboro Drag Company Williams, Davis, Brooks & CO Detroit Mich Asc

Social Joys at Jan Gle Euchre Club

The Detroit Free Press notes internal quarrels over prize winnings at the jan gle euchre club. The ensuing disputes have led to rooms being redone and women declining to visit each other’s homes for future games.

Detroit Free Press

State court term opening with jurymen list in Orange

Superior Court opens next Monday for Orange March Term with Judge W S O B Robinson presiding. About 50 State docket cases and 35 Civil docket cases. State v Andrews for seduction set for trial Tuesday. Civil cases likely move to May Term. Jailer Latta holds 3 prisoners. Jurors listed include John A Sykes George Carden R H Sharp W J Miller Thomas Crabtree and others. Also ad for Dr King New Life Pills with sample offer and local druggist.

Latta Messrs John A. Sykes George Carden R. H. Sharp W. J. Miller Thomas Crabtree D S. Allison Albert Tinnie Haywood Cole M.S. Cole John A. Suitt John Manor C. X. Andrews Chas. McDade George P. Stubbins W. W. Warren Robert A. Davis A. W Kenson S. T. Pittard W. T. Hearre J. E.merritt A. S. Lloyd W. D Woods Jesse King Charles Yates John A. Wilkerson H. M. Crabtree Thomas J. Walker I. W. Pritchard James A. Walker A. J. Compton J.S. Crawford Darius P. Jordan Lineberry Ray Fred. Sparrow J. W. Riley Little River

Kissed and damaged by crowding claims in Caswell case

A Caswell county woman sues for damages after a kissing incident described with dramatic injuries to her back hair and teeth. The text cites a Maine case and a jury will decide whether external force or internal concussion caused the damage. The rest notes Hemlein pain relief and local ads for remedies.

Caswell County Maine

Domestic market prices for common farm goods

Wheat 90 cents to 1.00 per bushel. corn 50 cents. oats 35 cents. Meal 60 cents. Pork 5 to 6 cents per lb. bacon 7 to 10 cents. Flour 8.50 to 6.30 per barrel. Tallow 4 cents. beeswax 20 cents. Butter 15 to 20 cents. eggs 10 cents per dozen. Potatoes 1.25 per bushel. peas 75 cents to 1.00. beans 75 cents to 1.50. Hides dry 8 to 10 cents. chickens 10 to 28 cents. wool and other goods listed.

War News and Civic Notices From The Nation and State

The excerpt discusses war mood over the Maine incident and possible Spanish guilt, interspersed with health ads and local notices. It notes South Carolina and Texas not sending Federal prisoners to Raleigh, mentions Cape Fear shad catches, and includes endorsements for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve and One Minute Cough Cure, ending with a note on religious respect.

South Carolina Texas Raleigh W.A. Hayes Wilmington Messenger Cape Fear B. W. Pursell Kouversville DeWitt W. A. Hayes

Browns' Iron Bitters News Ad Claim

An advertisement touts Browns' Iron Bitters as highly valuable to women and for backaches headaches and weakness. It claims the remedy restores health and pallor, suits sickly children and overworked men, and that every home should have it. Sold by all dealers.

Stop and Read This Place Low Prices Advertised

Local merchant invites patrons to his shop next to the post office north of the courthouse offering fresh groceries perfumes soaps garden seed and footwear. He promotes a varied line including Noftons goods Young Gets and Mi Heel Shoes and cucumber pickles at ten cents a dozen. He asks continued patronage and notes the weekly North Carolinian subscription.

Court House Ss. L. Witt Ted

Justice Dick Improves In Johns Hopkins Hospital

State notes report Judge Dick undergoing treatment at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore and showing rapid improvement. He hopes to return to Greensboro soon as the Greensboro Telegram headlines a forthcoming commencement address by Hon. W. W. Kitchin at Greensboro Female College.

Dorgtaxs Johns Hoyhiss Hopital Baltimore Greensboro W. W. Kitenin Greensboro Female College Kitchin E. A. Yates

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