Prohibition Faction Urges Push in Orange County Polls
The May 26 election is urged by Prohibition supporters in Orange County with hopes of a 20 000 to 60 000 vote majority. The piece cites favorable estimates from Raleigh and Winston-Salem as Проhibition backers set their campaign. The Spring Term Orange Superior Court opens May 18 with Judge Webb presiding and a 22 case docket, including 9 against Southern Railway Co.
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North Carolina
Raleigh Evening Times
John H. Waggoner
H. O. Sykes
C. P. Forrest
Lee Cates
John Sharp
H. L. Bennett
M.M. Stroud
W. G. Hall
R. L. Poythress
W. C. Yeargan
James W. Bacon
Chas. R. Doonnegan
Charles C. Smith
W. T. Reynolde
H. Clayton
G. T. Ward
C. R .Lassiter
W. Dickey
Wo. R. Laws
H. R. Lloyd
Glenn
Kirkpatrick
H.W
J. C. Webb
Moral forces unite against liquor in North Carolina convention
The Raleigh Episcopal Convention declared against liquor manufacture and sale in North Carolina, signaling a strong moral push to end the saloon. The piece also promotes health advice and a local drugstore advertisement for Kodol and DeWitt’s Witch Hazel Salve, highlighting W. A. Hayes as the seller.
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Raleigh News and Observer
Episcopal Convention
Raleigh
North Carolina
New York Herald Predicts Bryan Victory on First Ballot
The New York Herald forecasts William Jennings Bryan as the presidential nominee, giving him 676 votes on the first ballot and New York’s 78 votes to Bryan. The article also mentions sales tactics for I M paint and linseed oil.
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The
New York Herald
William Jennings Bryan
Herald
New York
Bryan
Climate Affects Health Up High and Low Elevations
The article notes fever in high elevations and malaria in lower levels due to altitude. It promotes Electric Bitters as a remedy for climate affections including lassitude malaria jaundice biliousness fever and general debility. Sold with guarantee at W A Hayes drug store. Price 50c.
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E. Humphrey
Omega, O
Adams County Telephone’ Co
Pike ‘County
Ohio
Dr. King
W A. Hayes’ Drug Store
W. A. Hayes’ Drag Store
Price Sgc
Notice of New Registration for Hillsboro Special Tax District
The Board of County Commissioners ordered an election in a special tax district covering Hillsboro and parts of Hillsboro School District No 1 east and south of Hillsboro. The registrar Charles Strayhgrn will open books April 23, 1908, for 20 days, with in person sessions April 25 May 2 9 16 and May 23 from 9 am to 3 pm at the courthouse for registration and inspection. Electors may object to names. only registrants may vote.
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Board of County Commissioners
Hillsboro
Court House
Little River Township
Caldwell
Jes W Terry
Hall
N T Jones
Sale of Land in Bingham Township Hillsboro
By order of Isle of Orange County Superior Court Special Proceedings J K Moore et al vs David Holmes et al Selling May 23 1908 at 12 noon court house door Hillsboro public auction 92 acres the late Margaret E Sykes estate land bounded by Tom Thompson John Macauley Macauley heirs and M W Moore Terms one half cash six months with interest on deferred payment title reserved until final payment April 20 1908 J E Moore Commissioner
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Isle of Orange County Superior Court
J. K. Moore
David Holmes
Court House
Hillsboro
Bingham Township
Said County
Tom Thompson
John Macauley
Macauley
M. W. Moore
Margaret E. Sykes
J. E. Moore
N. C
Cedar Grove Township
Orange County
Zibe Riley
Marion Hesse
James Scott
Jerry Swepson
West End
Catharine Riley
Jesse L. Hughes
Onn County
Superior Court of
Superior Court
North Carolina
D. &. Forrest
A. W. Jordan
Mary E. Jordan
Polly Hobbs
Cheek’s Township
George Faucette
A. W Jordan
Devoe paint claim letter and Carrions travel note
A Durham Sun clipping notes a Devoe & Co letter stating each job painted with Devoe uses fewer gallons than competitors. It also reports General and Mrs. J. S. Carr departing for a month long trip to Philadelphia New York Chicago and Kansas City with visits planned to W F Patton and H C Flower and a stay at Bellevue Stratford Hotel.
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D. Frank Crawford
Teer
N.C
Devoe
KF. W. Devoe & CO
California man touts Arnica Salve and Kidney Pills
Charles F Budabn of Tracy California praises Backlen s Arnica Salve saying two 250 boxes cured years of itching piles under guarantee at W A Hayes drug store A Vining Indiana dealer John Riha reports DeWitts Kidney and Bladder Pills outperforming rivals and delivering satisfaction after about a year use Also sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
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Luce
Backlen
Charles F. Budabn
Tracy
California
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
John Riha
Vining, In
DeWitt
W. A Hayes
Railroad offers one cent a mile to veterans for Birmingham reunion
Confederate Reunion at Birmingham on June 9 invites veterans and the public. Seaboard Air Line train 410 from Raleigh departs 4 15 p m reaching Birmingham next day at noon. Round trip Raleigh fare is 12 05 dollars under the reduced rate.
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Birmingham
Seaboard Air Line
Nhent
Raleigh
Tax Sale Notice in Orange County Lands
On June 4, 1906, land in Bingham Township Orange County was sold by the Sheriff for 1905 taxes and bid to J. W. Cates. If Polly Cates heirs do not settle taxes paid plus costs by June 4, 1908, title will be claimed by J. W. Cates. April 25, 1908.
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W. A. Hayes
Bingham Township
Orange County
J. W. Cates
Hillsboro Market Prices and Two Orange County Land Seizures
A Hillsboro market listing shows varied prices for wheat corn oats meal and more with goods in strong demand. The second item describes two land tracts in Cedar Grove and West End Orange County to be sold June 1 1908 under court order with one third cash and balance due in one and two years.
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Wreely Hillsboro
We Unhesitatingly Recommend The Durham Buggy
A bold advertisement extols the Durham buggy highlighting durability and quality. It presents a confident endorsement with emphasis on long lasting construction and dependable performance for potential buyers.
Orange County Board of Elections plans meeting and registrar list
A petition for voting changes in Enow from St Marys School prompts a Board of Elections meeting at Hillsboro on Monday 1908 at 11 oclock. Attendees urged to attend. Also names registrars and judges for Orange County precincts for the 1908 general election including Eno Township St Mary, Hillsboro, Chapel Hill, Cheek, and other locales.
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County Board of J of
Orange County
Enow
St. Mary’s School
C. Hill
Bald
Iions
Hillsboro
Sider
Orange Board of Elections
Joseph A
Orth CaRory
Helis Court House
Cheek Township
Cheek’s Crossing
L A Medd
J F McAdams
Ba Mebane
Efland
S T Forrest
P Riley
J & Hanner
Eno Township
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Orange County Observer
Hillsborough
Puseweep
Joseph A. Harris
Friends of Prohibition
Lee S. Overman
Winston-Salem
Methodist Episcopal Church, South
Winston Salem
Lincolnton
Hickory
Mt. Holly
B. G. Stewart
Cedar View
Miss
Dr. King's
W. A
Hayes’ Dragstore
Heaven
Droggist
Cas Storia
Kn Yoory
TION
Charles Strayhgrn
PARTI
O. J
B. B. Forrest
Chatham Record
North
TejHeirs Polly Cates
T and Sale. A
J.C. and
D. M. Walker
Walker
Qale
BNAP
Durham Buggy
I. Wow
J. C
Webb
Aun’ Soult
Is Bailey
Cuayg
Cats
Cicero Jones
Alex Crawford
Carr
W R Hawking
C Carren
W B Strayhorn
Cedar _Grove
J Wall
Regig CC McDade
William P
Toler
Wm A Jordan
Regi
Henry P Woods
John Kk
Chapel Hill Township
Cole’s
Robert A Davis
Ftrar
R P Blackwood
J U Do
North Chapel Hill
T H Ranzy
Istrar
Thomas J Hogan
Hey Lloyd
South Chapel Hill
James Y Merritt
J Nevill
Patterson
Geo F Freeland
R Trar
L C Patterson
J L
J. D. Webb
Ch'o's
J. A. Harris
Seo
A. J. Gordon
Board of Election
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