Orange County Observer Publication Details
The Orange County Observer from Hillsborough North Carolina notes it is published every Thursday by Joseph A Harris as publisher and owner.
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Orange County Observer in Hillsborough, North Carolina
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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1904
Page
2
Poll tax deadline May 1 affects November voting
Louisburg Times notes the May 1 poll tax payment deadline to vote in November and criticizes judges for delays. It urges legislative change to open courts in counties on Tuesdays to aid judges and litigants. In Raleigh on March 17 the State Democratic Executive Committee voted to hold the State Convention at Greensboro on June 23 to nominate officers and elect national delegates for St. Louis in July.
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Louisburg
Democratic Executive Committee
Raleigh
F. M. Simmons
Greensboro
St. Louis
Just in time rescue with Dr King’s New Discovery
Mrs W Watkins of Pleasant City Ohio praises Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption as the only sure cure for coughs colds and all lung diseases. She says her pneumonia weakened child is now sound and well. Trial bottles free with purchases. 50c and 1.00 guarantees by W A Hayes druggist.
Chariot of Wire Tragedy On Yadkin Road
The Yadkin Ripple recounts a wagon loaded with tobacco for Winston that caught fire from burning ground. The horse bolted, men chased, the wagon burned completely, and a comical scene followed when an old lady fled a passing turnout by jumping a ten rail fence and falling behind a log.
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Nicholas Swain
Winston
Best Remedy for Constipation and Local Court Action
The finest remedy for constipation I ever used is Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets says Eli Butler of Frankville New York They act gently and leave the bowels in a natural condition Sold by W A Hayes Druggist Judge Shaw denounces violators of the Watts law in McDowell county issuing a bench warrant for Pless Oaks for retailing without license and sentencing him to six months on the roads as a starter Two men fled town during court over liquor sales to a miner staying away until the judge left
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Chamberlain
Eli Butler
Frankville
N. Y
W. A. Hayes
Shaw
Watts
McDowell County
Pless Oaks
Blue Ridge
Severe Coup For 3 Months Ends With Cure
A. J. Nusbaum of Batesville Ind details three months of severe cold. After trying medicines from a druggist and a physician with no improvement, he used Woseys Honey and Tar and states eight doses cured him. Retuee substitutes. C. D. Jones.
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A. J. Nusbaum
Batesville
Ind
Wosey
C. D. Jones
Winston progress on new water system advances
Despite severe winter, Winston reports progress on the water project. The clear water basin will hold 2,500,000 gallons, the dam nears completion, and 13,700 feet of 12 and 10 inch main has been laid.
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Winston Journal
Winston
Andrews Declares Candidacy For Orange Sheriff Nomination
Ss W Andrews announces running for Orange County sheriff at the Democratic Convention. He states he entered the race to serve the party eighteen years of service, will support the chosen candidate if not selected, and asks party leaders for consideration with a pledge to serve to the best ability.
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Orange County
Ss. W. Andrews
R L. Smith
Chamberlains Cough Remedy praised by mothers
A favorite for babies with pleasant taste and quick relief. It cures coughs colds and helps prevent pneumonia. It also treats croup when given early to stop the attack. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist. General Julian S Carr appoints Miss Margaret Hanes sponsor for North Carolina at the Nashville reunion. Foley's Honey and Tar touted as preventing pneumonia. Refuse substitutes. OC D Jones.
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W. A. Hayes
Julian S. Carr
North Carolina
the United Confederate Veterans
Margaret Hanes
P. H. Hanes
Winston.Salem
Nashville
Foley
D, Jones
N. Jackson
Danville
Ill
C. D. Jones
Desertion and Discharges Cut Army Enlisted Ranks
The Navy and Army Journal reports that in the last fiscal year the United States Army lost seven percent of its enlisted men to desertion, enough to form six full regiments. Additionally, about half as many were dishonorably discharged.
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Navy and Army Journal
United States Army
Inflammatory Rheumatism Cured by Balm Patient Story
William Shaffer a Dennison Ohio brakeman bedridden with inflammatory rheumatism describes trying many remedies. He mailed for a bottle of Chamberlains Pain Balm and in one week regained ability to work. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
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William Shaffer
Dennison
Ohio
McCaw
W. A. Hayes
Fo ley Honey and Tar cited amid varied old time ads
An assortment of local items including a quip about a senator planning retirement, praise for Fo ley's Honey and Tar as a lung remedy, a Wilkes pine log tally, and a Hillsboro market report listing current prices for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans hides chickens feathers wool coffee sugar and other country produce.
Devoe Paint Ad Emphasizes Beauty and Durability
A Hillsboro North Carolina letter to S. EK. Cole extols Devoe paint noting it lasts when keeping buildings dry, and that fashion drives painting. It claims waterproof coats extend building life and contrasts Devoe with disappointing paints. Parks and Hedgpeth are cited as local sellers in New York advertising copy.
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S. EK
Cole
Hillsboro
N. C
Devoe
Roxboro Tobacco Prices Boost Local Market
The Roxboro Courier reports tobacco sold well last week with prices as high as $75 per hundred. Farmers expressed satisfaction, noting many earned more than expected and livelihoods benefited from the robust market.
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Roxboro
Dangers of Pneumonia Warn Public During Cold Season
State Superintendent Joyner notes over 700 free rural libraries already established for public schools with 300 more planned this year. C D Jones promotes Foley's Honey and Tar to stop coughs and strengthen lungs to prevent pneumonia and consumption.
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Foley
C. D. Jones
Joyner
Treatment and claims for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
The text warns pneumonia is dangerous and requires a physician but suggests Chamberlain's Cough Remedy can ward off pneumonia and is used by physicians. Dr W J Smith of Sanders Alabama reports six years of use with positive results. Governor Aycockman agreed to deliver the annual oration at Davidson College commencement.
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Chamberlain
W.J. Smith
Sanders
Alabama
Chamberlain’s
W. A. Hayes
Charles B. Aycockman
Davidson College
Foley’s Honor and Tar Cures Coughs and Colds
An advertisement claims Foley’s Honor and Tar cures a range of respiratory ailments from coughs to pneumonia. The note quotes C. D. Jones praising the remedy.
Wealth the fastest harness horse bred in North Carolina
W J Carter Richmond Va cites the harness horse Wealth as the fastest North Carolina bred, with gait pacing and a 2 10 record. Wealth, raised at Vocconeechee Farm by Col J S Carr, is owned by Col W H Chapman Gordonsville Va, and sired by Gambetta Wilkes Magnolia by Norfolk.
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W. J. Carter
Richmond
Col. J. S. Carr
Ooconeechee Farm
Gambetta Wilkes
Magnolia
Norfolk
North Carolina
Col. W. H. Chapman
Gordonsville
Durham Sun
It Saves His Lea and Other Notices
It Saves His Lea. Danforth of LaGrange Ga suffered six months with a running sore on his leg but Bucklen Arnica Salve cured it in five days. For ulcers wounds piles it is the best salve. core guaranteed. 25 cents. Sold by W A Hayes. Berlin cooking school girls make their own salads. Funeral date to be announced later.
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P. A. Danforth
LaGrange
Bucklen
W. A. Hayes
Berlin
James O Webb Seeks Orange County Register of Deeds
The candidate asks voters to support him for Register of Deeds in Orange County. He pledges to serve the public faithfully and acceptably if nominated and elected.
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Orange County
Register of Deeds
James O. Webb
Electric Bitters touted as cure for nervous ailments
Advert says Electric Bitters are the remedy for overwork sleeplessness and nervous tension, claiming they cure liver and kidney disorders, run down systems, and even malaria germs. It markets 50 cents with guarantee by W A Hayer, druggist, and cites testimonials including Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughing.
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W. A. Hayer
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