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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 06, 1909

Page

4

Bank Report Lifts Orange County Note of 1908

The Orange County Observer notes the Bank of Orange condition report as of April 28 and calls it the best showing yet. It mentions thanks to H B Varver for a copy of the 1909 Twentyninth Annual Department report and notes pension board meetings on the first Monday in July with expected increases due to widows of soldiers married before 1868.

Bank of Orange H. B. Varver Department of Labor North Carolina Dixon Board of Commissing Hillsboro Jane Lat G. A. Durham the of N. C Boa Commissioners of Said Board of Commissioners Frank Nash Office of Register of Deeds Dry Court

Nothing Wasted in Catawba County News

The article argues people in the Mason Dixon area lead in making money by using every part of a product. It compares the thorough use of animals and timber, noting waste when parts are discarded. It emphasizes saving and careful resource use as key to prosperity.

Mason and Dixon Line

Dr King's New Discovery Promoted by Maine Shopper

Mrs A J Alley of Beale Maine praises Dr Kings New Discovery after using ten bottles for coughs colds and lung trouble. The ad claims quick relief and a cure for bronchitis asthma croup la grippe sore throat chest pain. Available 50 cents and 1.00 with trial bottle free guaranteed by W A Hayes druggist.

Beale Maine W. A. Hayes

France's Mothers Shape Strong Sons Says Napoleon

A Napoleon Bonaparte quote asserts that nurturing mothers yield strong sons, linking national character to family values and motherhood. The remark emphasizes cultural pride and civic virtue through maternal influence.

France Napoleon Bonaparte

Common Rheumatism Ailment Headline and Relief Ad

The advertisement promotes Chamberlains ointment as relief for rheumatism, claiming it aids rest and sleep and can provide permanent relief in some cases. It markets 25 and 50 cent sizes through W A Hayes Druggist and warns against substitutes and incorrect Witch Hazel salves.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes Draggiat

Supreme Court weighs seats against baggage on trains

A New York Supreme Court ruling holds seats are for passengers not baggage and that reservations do not bind others. The decision follows a dispute where a passenger blocked a seat with baggage while another reserved it, prompting travel disruption.

Raleigh News and Observer Supreme Court of New York

Make Old Things New With Home Finishes

A reader offers a quick chair restoration tip using L. M. Home Finish Varnish Stain from H. W. J. Webb. The product promises a near factory look in about 30 minutes with fall directions printed on the can.

H. W J. C. Webb

North Carolina Legislature Ends Session With Optimistic Outlook

The Raleigh Christian Advocate notes the legislature met, passed laws, and adjourned as April arrives. Farmers report strong prospects and good work time. The public climate is calm, encouraging, and faith that Providence will bring a good year for North Carolina.

Raleigh Providence North Carolina

Dysentery Cure Endorsed By Local Credible Source

An honored town citizen recovered from a severe dysentery attack after using Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy, cited by Walcott VI druggist M J Leach. The tale notes prompt in stock availability and a strong endorsement from a local professional. Includes a humorous exchange about marriage plans from the Cleveland Leader.

Chamberlain M. J. Leach Walcott W. A. Hayes

Centenarian claims youth with Electric Bitters tale

James Wright of Spurlock Ky asserts he remains youthful at eighty after using Electric Bitters. He recalls kidney trouble for thirty years and credits six bottles of the medicine with a life-changing cure. The ad promotes the remedy as a godsend for weak, sickly or old people.

Wo. Parr England James Wright Spurlock W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

Kitts To Star The Fiend and a Long Ulcer Cure

A Gladwin Michigan man, John Deye, suffered twelve years with a running ulcer. He paid doctors over 400 dollars without relief until Bucklen’s Arnica Salve healed the ulcer and cured fevers. The ad lists cures for fever sores boils felons eczema salt rheum and piles burns and corns and notes the product is sold at W A Hayes drug store. The writer adds a somber moral about family loneliness.

John Deye Gladwin Mich Bucklen W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

Local Country Produce Prices and Offers

Market listing from WreKly Hill8boro shows diverse farm goods with prices per bushel pound and per dozen. Eggs at 17½ cents a dozen, corn 85 cents, oats 60 cents, oats and meal vary. Beans 200 dollars per bushel? Beans priced at 200. Butter 20 to 25 cents per pound. Feathers, wool, hides, and poultry priced. Subscribe to Orange County Onstover for $1 a year.

Death of Mrs Emily P Thomas 79 in Shelby North Carolina

Mrs Emily P Thomas died Wednesday afternoon April 28 at the Presbyterian hospital in Shelby North Carolina. She was 79 and widow of former Congressman Charles RK Thomas of New Bern. She leaves sons Charles R Thomas John Stanley Thomas F D Thomas H B Thomas and Rev James Thomas. Funeral held in New Bern conducted by Dr J N A Summerell. Mrs Charles R Thomas attended from Hillboro.

Emily P. Thomas Emily P- Thomas Presbyterian Manoe Shelby N. C Charles R. Thomas Congreas Third District John Stanley Thomas Garyville F. D Thomas Branewick H. B Thomas Burgaw James Thomas

Dr Kings New Life Pills Promises Health Toning

SmasHEs ALL Records. As an all round laxative tonic and health-builder no other pills can compare with Dr. King's New Life Pills They tone and regulate stomach liver and kidneys purify the blood strengthen the nerves cure Constipation Dyspepsia Biliousness Jaudice Headache Chills and Malaria Try them. 250 at Every time we see a woman kissing and watressing a pug dog we are inclined to congratulate come baby on its fortunate escape.

Dr. King W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

We Carry These Things to Consider in Selection

The phrase urges mindful choice when selecting items. It emphasizes weighing options, balancing needs, and assessing value before making a decision. The tone suggests careful planning and practical limits in shopping or procurement.

Whooping Cough Aids and Local Remedies Endorsement

Mrs A Gose of Durand Michigan praises Chamberlains Cough Remedy for a February case of whooping cough in their daughter noting it gave satisfaction. The product is sold by W A Hayes Druggist with the quip that the father would rather use the remedy than consult a doctor.

Lane Hartland Chamberlain Mre. A. Gose Durand, Mich W. A. Hayes

Tax OBSERVER: A Busy Daily and Sunday News Digest

The Tax Observer publishes 10 to 12 pages daily and 20 to 32 pages on Sundays. It covers a wide range of news including local state national and foreign matters, claiming the broadest content among North Carolina newspapers.

Tax Observer North Carolina

Sunday Observer Highlights and Miscellaneous News

The Sunday Observer presents a varied page of items, praising the paper as a premier news medium and promising a selection of miscellaneous content drawn from current events, culture, and community notices.

Semi-Weekly Ob Server Announces Weekly Paper Details

The Semi-Weekly Ob Server, issued Tuesdays and Fridays, costs $1.00 per year and is the largest paper for the money in this section. It has 8 to 10 pages and prints local, state, national and foreign news from Charlotte, North Carolina.

Keep Cool Ice and Monument Ads and Estate Notice

An ad offers ice delivery from E A Rosemond and monument designs by W J Miller agent Caldwell Institute North Carolina. Miss Lizzie B deceased estate notice commands creditors to settle debts and demands claims be verified by April 10 1910, under executrices Maria Berry and Ella E Bell.

W. J. Miller Caldwell Institute N.C Lizzie Anc Maria Berry Ella E. Bell

Also Mentioned on This Page

Orange County Hillsborough, N.C Ee Snehnsaese Marty Joseph A. Harris Catawba County DeWitt Draggiet Cleveland Leader Kitts J. H. Vincent Casestonria Wrekly Hill8boro DeWit E. C. DeWitt & Go Chicago Brown Boston Plete Waoopine Charlote the Sunday Observer THE Observer Charlotte, N. C Hills Snsboro Tate North Cakoning Superior Court Columbus Iron Works Company J. E. Sharpe EK. B. Sharpe Charles Strayhorn Notce OF Executor Harriet N. Dickey S. J. Hall David L. Wells J. 8. Wells E. A. Rosemond
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