Prohibition Push Prompts County Tax Meetings and History Sale
The Hillsboro paper notes prohibitionists win in Hillsboro and urges enforcement of laws. Commissioner Rogers will meet with Orange County tax listers on May 26 to instruct real estate assessors. Also advertised is a 100 page Hillsboro historical pamphlet by Francis Nash priced at 25 cents, sold by N. W. Brown & Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rogers
Listere
Orange County
Hillsboro
Francis Nash
N. W. Brown & Co
Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Cure for Coughs
An old testimonial ad claims Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption cures long throat and chest troubles. Mrs. C. B. VanMetre of Shepherdstown WV says a year of treatments failed until one bottle relieved her bronchitis. Advertises croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption with a guarantee by W A Hayes druggist. Prices 50c and 1.00.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
C. B. VanMetre
Shepherdtown
W.va
W. A. Hayes
Adams Discovers Lee Cadet Texts on States Rights
Charles Francis Adams notes Robert E. Lee studied Rawle's View of the Constitution at West Point, which argued states may withdraw from the Union yet remain represented. The find draws wide newspaper attention in both North and South. Rawle, a Philadelphia bar leader, held that withdrawal is possible while maintaining republican representation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Francis Adams
Robert E. Lee
West Point
Rawle
Philadelphia
DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve Promoted for Piles Scar Prevention
An advert touts DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve as a quick cure from a car scar to a barn sore or boil. It claims the salve heals without leaving a scar and targets blind, bleeding, itching and protruding piles. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
DeWitt
de Witt
W. A. Hayes
Druggiat
Tax dodge concerns raised on timber tract valuation
The Asheville Citizen notes a 100 acre tract where timber worth about 500 dollars has been sold and another 450 refused, yet the land remains on tax books at 160 dollars. It argues assessors should raise valuation toward true value to reduce the household’s tax burden.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Asheville
Foley’s Honey and Tar Endorsed for Cough and Lung Trouble
Witt Core Consumerion of Finch Arkansas testifies Foley's Honey and Tar as the best preparation for coughs cords and lung trouble and asserts it has cured consumption in its early stages. W A Hayes remarks follow.
Move to consolidate tobacco warehouses discussed
The Winston Sentinel comments on a reported movement to consolidate tobacco warehouse companies in this state and Virginia. It recalls a similar attempt years ago that failed and deems the scheme impractical again, hoping the Sentinel’s view is correct.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Messenger
The
Winston Sentinel
Virginia
Sentinel
Hypocrisy and Hell in Orthodox Thought Explored
The piece argues that true Christians suffer the harshest punishment for hypocrisy and deceit. It contrasts literal hell with a deeper moral judgment, then shifts to practical notes on disease remedies and cotton production figures from 1902.
Piles Heal Efforts and College Debt Drive Underway
J A Galledge of Verbena Alabama recovered from a severe pile case after Bucklen's Arnica Salve halted inflammation and cured him. A drug store advertises it at 25 cents. Meanwhile Baptists of North Carolina raise funds, seeking 17 000 dollars to pay the Baptist Female College debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Galledge
Verbena
Ala
Bucklen
W. A. Hayes
The
Baptista of
North Carolina
Baptist Female College
Irregular Claims Over Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic
The ad claims Grove’s Tasteless Chill Tonic contains only iron and quinine in tasteless form. It asserts no care no pay and references 1 487 election precincts in North Carolina reported to the Secretary of State.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grove
North Carolina
Secretary of State
Hillsboro Market Report and Prices for Farm Goods
Wheat and corn prices quoted by the Hillsboro market with ranges for oats meal pork bacon flour tallow beeswax butter eggs peas beans hides chickens and wool. Goods in good demand with several items priced per bushel or pound and noting beef and sugar markets.
Devoe Paint Ad Letter and Exposition Contrast
A letter narrative argues paint efficiency with Devoe Lead and Zinc versus traditional mixes, citing a Herkimer case where 51 gallons were used for five houses and 36 gallons did the job, leaving 15 gallons returned. An appended note compares Napoleon’s Louisiana purchase cost to the Exposition budget, highlighting the vast historic sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prowse & Pelton
Herkimer
N. Y
Charles Avery
Devoe
F. W. Devoe& CO
New York
P.S. Parks & Hedgpeth
Cough Remedy Boosted By Student Cured In Days
A Greerville law student Mr H P Barbage reported a four to five year coughing fit ended after using two bottles of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Also Dr Theodore D Bratton of St Mary's College Raleigh elected Bishop in Mississippi Diocese and has accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
H. P. Barbage
Greerville
D. C
W. A. Hayes
Raleigh
Theodore D. Bratton
St. Mary’s College
Mississippi
Bratton
New Orleans
Foley products and health claims from old ads
The notice cites Foley's Kidney Cure and Foley's Honey and Tar with no opiates as remedies for kidney, bladder, and minor ailments. It quotes endorsements from W. A. Hayes and Stonewall Jackson, mentions a large Bible class in London, plus a testimonial about Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets leading to improved health. Sales pitch notes 25 cent box at W. A. Hayes druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. A. Hayes
A. T. Pierson
D. D
Exeter Hall
London
Raleigh Christian Advocate
Joseph Pominville
Stillwater
Mann
Fouzy Kipner Curr From Chicago Doctor
A leading Chicago physician prescribed Fouzy Kipner Curr and used the purest ingredients scientifically combined for maximum value. W A Hayes notes the Snow Lumber Company sold 1 250 000 feet of dressed lumber and over 1 000 000 shingles in one month, more than all county mills.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fouzy
Chicago
W.A Hayes
High Point Enterprise
Snow Lumber Company
X Rays Aid Indigestion Cure Claim
The X Rays show Catarrh of the Stomach results from repeated indigestion. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is advertised as a remedy that digests foods, cures indigestion, and prevents stomach catarrh. Sold by W A Hayer, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayer
Draggist
Sale of portion of O Daniel estate land in Hillsboro
On May 19 1903 at the Hillsboro courthouse the sale of part of the Henry M O Daniel tract in Bingham Township Orange County will occur to cover debts and costs of administration. The western portion up to 75 acres is offered to the highest bidder excluding the dwelling house and lot. Terms: one third cash and the balance in six and twelve month installments with 6 percent interest. Sale by order of the Superior Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Court House
Hillsboro
Henry M. O’daniel
Bingham Township
Orange County
Ed. Snipes
W. J.1 Snipes
Manuel Garrett
H. M. O’daniel
Superior Court
G. W. P. Cates
Cordiccinne
James H. Andrews
Valeria D. Andrews
M. D. Eaton
Court Hose
H. P.jones
N. C Railroad
Eno Cotton Mills
Eno River
Eno
N. C
John W. Graham
Truste
Ter Millinery Spring and Summer Millinery Stock
The shop announces a new stock of spring and summer millinery for ladies and children with fashionable hats bonnets ribbons feathers and trimmings. A fall line of notions dress trimmings jewelry belt sets and shirt waist sets is offered along with mail order service. Public invited to inspect goods. Mrs M L Taylor and sister operate the shop.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Taylor & Sister
Startling Cure Reported by Dr Merritt in Pennsylvania
Dr T G Merritt of No Meehoopany Pennsylvania describes a dramatic test that cured a patient suffering violent stomach hemorrhages from ulceration. He prescribed Electric Bitters which the patient valued from the first and has had no attack in 14 months. The product is advertised as a remedy for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles available for 50 cents at W A Hayes Drag Store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. Kauble
Nevada
E. 0. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
W. A. Hayes
T. G. Merritt
No. Meehoopany, Pa
Alamance Cotton Mills Adopt Ten Hour Day
Ossipée cotton mill in Alamance will begin a ten hour workday next Monday. Mr Cone of Proximity started this trend years ago and many large mills are adopting the change. Mr Banks Holt of a major mill in Graham is attempting to establish a graded school, pledging to cover about half the cost if successful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
Ossipée
Alamance
Cone
Proximeity
Banks Holt
Griham
Dangers of Travel and Kidney Cure Claims
An advertising fragment argues constant motion harms kidneys and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure. Testimonial from Geo. E. Hannan, locomotive engineer of Lima Ohio, states engine vibration caused kidney trouble and relief came only after using the product. W. A Hayes is also mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
Geo. E. Hannan
Lima, O
W. A Hayes
Parish buys half interest in brother’s stock firm
A. N. R. Parish has purchased one half interest in the stock of his brother H. L. Parish and will continue the business at the old stand on King Street under the existing firm style H. L. Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
An R. Parish
H. L. Parish
King Street
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Hillsborough
N.go
Pussishep
Joseph A. Harris
Richmond Times
Scoratca
Apocrites
Danville Bee
Ashevilla
Maj
Norfolk
Louisiana
France
Italy
Spain
Austria-Hungary
Holland
Belgium
Switzerland
Denmark
Greece
Turkey
A Lusson
Stonewall Jackson
Sys
Laura S. Webb
Woman’s Democratic Clubs
Ohio
Cardus
Cardui
Daner
J. S. Spurgeon
Churfon Street
Parks & Hedgpeth’s
William J. Miller
AVING
Graham-Yearby Drug Co
Colognes
Hooker
Chartob Street
C. D. Jones
Hillsboro, N. C
Travetine
QaLli
Erty
Kentucky
New York State
Franklin
Sporting Club
T R. C. Strudwick
Greensboro, N
Pes
Attorney-At-Ilaw
Dr. Stretvxic
Sok
W. Graha
Arrorner-a
Law
Oxford, N
Person
Durham
Granville
Ake
Supreme Court
G S. M. Gattis
Comite
John W.graham
Paul C. Graham
Ce Raham & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Allimance
Perso
Orange
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Scien Faerican
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