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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Mar 25, 1897
Page
2
The following nominations have been confirmed by the Senate Col John Hay Ambassador to England General Horace Porter Ambassador to France Henry F White Secretary to the United States Embassy to England.
The portrait of the late Senator of the House was funded by a $500 state appropriation and a matching $500 gift from Mrs. W. S. Lusk of Asheville. Judge Alien impressed as patient and impartial in the Superior Court. The North Carolina Agricultural Society fixed the Raleigh fair for October 18 to 23, with October 1X as the start and enthusiasm high.
Worthington Indiana Sun editor Morrison praises Electric Bitters as a valuable prescription for constipation sick headache and as a general tonic. Mrs Annie Steale of Chicago recovered after six bottles restoring health and strength. bottle price 50 cents or 1.00 at W A Hayes' Drug Store.
The article reflects on Spain’s grip loosening in its colonies Cuba and the Philippines, while urging patriots to persevere for liberty and conscience. It also includes an advertisement for a medicinal salve and notes London’s population estimate.
Panaecen ointment, a long used remedy by Mrs. Jos A Harris now via Hillsboro Drug Co, promises quick healing for cuts and sores. Buenos Aires advices report Argentina spent about one million dollars to exterminate locusts, yet vast swarms threaten crops with potential 20 to 50 percent losses in wheat and maize.
Postmaster General Gary extends four year tenure unless cause to remove. Governor Russell replaces North Carolina Railroad directors with new board including Dr. R M Norment Virgil Lusk and others. State Treasurer Worth warns no extra appropriations this year due to large fixes and bond interest, urging hold on contracts to avoid embarrassment.
An advertisement extols Dr King’s New Discovery as a universal remedy for coughs, colds, consumption and related ailments. It claims guaranteed cure, free trials at W A Hayes' Drug Store, and lists prices 50 cents and 1.00 with a recommend two-product regimen.
The Philadelphia Record attacks the late Congress for appropriating over a billion dollars. It calls Chairman Cannon’s defense that spending was less than department estimates a lame evasion, likening it to Adam’s excuse for the forbidden apple.
An old advertisement lists Rest Cough Syrup with marketing line and a long rural price table. It shows Wheat at 80 to 100 dollars per bushel, Corn 50 cents, Oats 40 cents, Meat prices, flour, tallow, beeswax, eggs, beans, hides, chickens, wool, coffee, sugar, and country produce described as in good demand.
The Southern Baptist Convention will meet in Wilmington in May with 1100 delegates planned. The Star notes Baptists are preparing the city, with the edifice in top shape funded by pledges and work by carpenters, masons, and painters. The Entertainment Committee canvasses Baptist homes to host as many delegates as possible, but only 600 will be entertained by Baptists.
Rev Grissom sells his interest and retires from business while remaining in Greensboro. Davie Times supports electric lights for Mocksville and power transmission from Fries plant to Winston Salem. Mrs Frances Lenox Johnson dies, widow of Dr Charles E Johnson. A Baptist minister in Elkin preaches a missionary sermon and fund appeal succeeds. Morehead City to host vibrant summer with the Atlantic Hotel under Northern ownership. holiday prospects boost Raleigh visitors and Northern guests.
Instructions call for bark from all varieties of oak and guidance on stripping and curing. Entry notes sale of a Goop Draft Horse for cash or on time to a reliable party.
The Rector and Vestry of St. Matthew's Church Hillsboro North Carolina record a tribute to James Webb Senior Warden and longtime Vestry member. He served as Treasurer as Junior Warden and remained punctual in worship even after turning eighty. The church offers condolences to his family and will publish the remembrance.
The law abolishes old districts and begins July 1897. County boards of education and officials will elect a County Supervisor and form five member school committees in each township. Committees govern all township public schools. vacancies filled by board appointments. Political balance limited to no more than three members from one party.
8S. D. Nichols of Rougemont visited recently. Dr. Miller returned from Virginia on business. David Tranian of South Boston passed through the village seeking rheumatic cure. It is believed better times are near if purification is possible. Jas. A. Cheek of Hillboro will apply to Major McKinley for the Eastern District Collectors place. friends support him for his party service. New penitentiary directors elected Claud Dockery chairman.
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