North Carolina News and Education Notes May 1897
The Orange County Observer reports on state taxation values, a 3 percent loss from a Supreme Court decision, and Democrats winning municipal elections in multiple cities including Durham and Charlotte. It covers the State Board of Education appointments, praise for Dr. McIver’s educational aims, and support for annual local school tax votes.
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North Carolina
Supreme Court
Charlotte Observer
Charles B. Melver
McIver
S. A. Ashe
Melver
Arnica Salve Promises Quick Healing For Cats And Humans
Advertisements tout Arnica Salve as the best cure for cats bruises sores ulcers and skin eruptions with claim of guaranteed satisfaction or money back. Sold by W A Slayes Druggist and Hillsboro Drug Company details include 7 cents per box and ties to Hillsboro North Carolina. Also notes the death of Theodore Havemeyer vice president of American Sugar Refining Company in New York.
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Dr. Kings
Sue
Dr. King
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Bvekleen
W A. Slayes
Jos A. Harris
Hillsboro
N.C
Hillsboro Drug Company
Theodore Havemeyer
American Sugar Refining Company
New York
UNC Lectures to be Held in Spring Term
The University of North Carolina will host a Spring Term lecture series at Gerard Hall. May 7 features Prof Cobb on Living Lakes and Dead Seas with stereopticon. The Kentucky Legislature elected U.S. Senator William J Deboe on April 28 after a 16th ballot.
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University of North Carolina
Gerard Hall
Cobb
Kentucky
United States
William J. Deboe
Blackburn
Nancy Stadler
J. Wall
Valuable Electric Bitters Prescription Endorsed
Worthington Indiana editor promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for constipation headache and general weakness. Chicago resident Annie Stetle recovered after six bottles. price 50 cents and 1.00 at W A Hayes Drug Store. Also note Agriculture estimate of cotton fertilizer spending by state planters totaling 2 million dollars impacting local profits on about 800000 bales.
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Morrison
Worthington
Ind
Sun
Annie Stetle
Cottage Grove Ave
Chicago
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Ees Eda
Contarbstuner
UT Agriculture
North Carolina’s varied news and civic notes in brief
North Carolina has more Northern born citizens than any Southern state. Charlotte reports a curiosity about apple trees blooming in moonlight and dark moons. The 14th North Carolina Teachers Assembly meets June 15–29 in Morehead City with reduced rail fares and hotel rates. A North Carolina tale recalls a ring found in a catfish after a doomed engagement. The Raleigh Press-Visitor notes a San Jose fruit scale commission report and orchard destruction policy. Biblical Recorder discusses a law change from shall to may affecting saloon licenses and inviting Christian commissioners to show their colors.
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Charlotte
E . Alexander
North Carolina Teachers’ Assembly
Morehead City
Atlantic Hotel
Concord
Raleigh
San Jose
Southern Pines
van Lindley
County Commission
Shall
Board of Commissioners
Local Notes On School Close Preparations And Community Moves
Caldwell Croppings notes crops benefited by recent rains and school closing preparations. Nellie Gray and Lizzie Laws visited the village. Jorlan Brothers finish paint on drug store. Mattie Green travels to Hillsboro for commencement shopping. Prof J H McCracken to cease running the school and pursue another path. community wishes him success. Also obituary: Capt John S Lockhart of Durham died Monday May 31 in Durham.
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Lizzie Laws
Jorlan Brothers
Mattie Green
Hillsboro
J. H. McCracken
Farmer Boy
John S. Lockhart
Durham
Stenographic School Offered Near Court House
A stenographic school will commence on the tenth of May by residence south of the court house. The Howard-Pitman system will be taught. Terms are four dollars per month. A liberal patronage is solicited. May at her
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Tith
Court House
Oil Flowing in Streams at One Bury Anderson No
A rush of eastern oil experts and prospectors arrives as trains bring nearly a hundred men. Oil spouts from streams near the town and leases command high demand. Contracts to dig wells multiply while money flows freely and excitement runs high. The piece notes numerous preachers yet none to defend the faith.
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