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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1896
Page
2
The United States Congress agreed to adjourn on Monday May 18 following weeks of session. Publisher Joseph A. Harris notes Hillsborough NC posting details as second class matter. The remark claims the adjournment is the only action universally approved by the current Congress.
The Orange County Road Law compiled by the Board of County Commissioners under an act of the Legislature was praised by competent judges as the best road law ever had in the county.
The Atlanta Constitution notes the South has fewer failures and smaller liabilities than other regions. Farmers diversify crops and stay home, reducing reliance on Western packing houses and granaries while local mills and factories rapidly multiply and pay strong dividends.
A political platform by Hon. A. M. Waddell features two planks No Hell and Free Silver and both are popular. BucKLEN’s Arnica Salve advertised as best for cuts bruises sores ulcers and other eruptions with a money back guarantee and 25 cent price. Mississippi anti gambling law notes imprisonment for five years with no bail or sentence modification.
Advice column advises husbands to marry and be patient, easing wives’ burdens with kind words. Recommends always keeping Chamberlain's Cough Remedy to show care and protect her health. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist. Ends noting Gen. Lew Wallace’s high pay as an American author.
Distressing kidney and bladder diseases relieved in six hours by a new remedy sold by W A Hayes Druggist Hillsboro NC. The ad claims rapid relief of urinary pain and retention for both sexes. J B Duke Indicted: May 7 dispatch says James B Duke and American Tobacco Company directors indicted for conspiracy and monopoly of paper cigarettes.
The Orange County Observer reports controversy over Thomas F. Lloyd's defeat for delegate to the State Convention. James A Uneek denies our claim and cites Republican witnesses including Lloyd supporters and critics. Observers say many Republicans felt insulted by the nomination process and are ashamed of the proceedings.
Letter from Rev J Gonderman of Ciorrendale Mich endorses Dr Kings New Discovery for pneumonia and La Grippe relief with quick satisfying results. Free trial bottles at W A Hayes Drug Store. Also testimonials on Chamberlains Pain Balm for rheumatism from Goshen Va and Wilmington NC strawberry shipment news and a Western Carolina farmer aged 74 yielding 137 bushels per acre.
Hillsboro Drug now stocks a brand new line of products and continues to receive updated items regularly.
The article outlines two road system options: overseer driven labor for residents 21 and older, or taxation funded by township road funds. It notes exemption purchase, two year deadlines for prosecutions, and a road master elected by township to supervise paid labor. It ends with cautious optimism about future road conditions.
Mr J F Taylor of Durham visited kin here last week. Southern Railway began using a new siding for passing trains. Mrs M Hayes and children of Hendersonville visit relatives in Orange. A mountain picnic near Hillsboro drew a fine crowd. C A Boggs, hunter, killed three squirrels in one shot. The Durham District Conference of the M E Church South will meet at New Hope church July 29 30 31. The event is near Semora on the Atlantic Danville line.
The 1896 University Catalogue records 108 courses across fourteen departments. The Law School has 58 students, Medical 30, Summer School 140, and College 333, totaling 534 taught by 38 professors and instructors. Free written instruction for teachers and ministers candidates, 75 endowed scholarships, and 16,000 dollars loaned to students. Write to President Winston, Chapel Hill.
The Orange County Clerk announces establishment of multiple election precincts under the 1895 North Carolina election law. Details describe South Chapel Hill, North Chapel Hill, Patterson, Cole's Store, East Hillsboro, and University Precincts with boundary lines and polling locations for voters within Chapel Hill township.
The document outlines election precinct boundaries for Hillsboro Cedar Grove and West Hillsboro, detailing lines along roads and property lines and listing voting locations at Carr's Post Office Cedar Grove Cedar Grove Precinct Toler's Precinct and others. It notes the known precinct names and preserves prior boundaries and polling sites. dated February 19 15%.
The speaker states improved readiness to host boarders for the week or month, implying enhanced facilities and arrangements to welcome temporary guests.
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