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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1899
Page
2
At the Charleston reunion of Confederate Veterans last week Col Julian B Carr of Durham was unanimously chosen Chief Commander of the North Carolina Veterans. This position grants him the rank of Major General of the Confederate forces.
The excerpt notes rising tensions in Cuba and estimates North Carolina net debt at 3L,250,000 plus 110,000 for penitentiary losses. It lists Supreme Court opinions favoring Democrats, mentions Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad cases, and reports Admiral Dewey’s voyage home with reflections on U S reception versus Manila.
An old newspaper advertisement touts Electric Bitters as a cure for a wide range of ailments including liver issues loss of appetite and general malaise. It promises prompt relief and a money back guarantee with bottles priced at 50 cents.
The Twenty Sixth North Carolina Regiment led by Colonel Mary Bargwyp engaged at Gettysburg with 20 rank and file. The total killed and wounded were 7040 percent. Colonel Bargwyp was killed. he was described as very young.
A South Burnettstown mother reports her boy nearly died from whooping cough. After trying Chamberlain's Cough Remedy, a few doses led to visible improvement and one bottle cured him entirely. Advertised by W. A Hayes Druggist.
A historical note describes how different cultures designate the weekdays as days of rest: Sunday for Christians, Monday for Greeks, Tuesday with the Persians, Wednesday with the Assyrians, Thursday with the Egyptians, Friday with the Turks, and Saturday with the Hebrews.
An advertisement claims De Witts Little Early Risers relieve right side tenderness fullness under the shoulder blade and constipation by removing congestion and promoting bile flow. It touts prompt pleasant and permanent relief and identifies Pitts W A Haves as the advertiser.
The Wilmington Messenger reports a $250,000 cotton mill to be erected by Mr. E. C. Volt and associates, and adds another $100,000 mill planned in Wilmington.
Old Orange County proud of son Major General Julian S Carr of the North Carolina Division of United Confederate Veterans. Long live the General.
An editorial observes superstition and ignorance in North Carolina linked to witchcraft fears and calls for common schools to rescue the state. It cites elderly veterans and a Pennsylvanian reader praising Chamberlain’s Pain Balm for rheumatism and home use. It notes the Pennsylvania Railroad’s origins, growth to fifty-third birthday, and last year’s passenger count.
A late 19th century column notes Mrs Ada E. Hart of Groton recounting a near death from consumption after four doctors gave up. She credits Kings New Discovery as life saving, with trial and regular sizes offered at W A Stav es Drug Store. The region near the Dead Sea is described as one of the hottest on earth with the sea losing about a million tons daily by evaporation.
The list shows current prices per bushel and per pound for staples such as wheat 60 lb bushel at 75 cents, corn 56 lb bushel at 50 cents, oats 52 lb bushel at 40 cents, meal 46 lb bushel at 45 to 47 cents, cork 5 to 6 cents per pound, bacon hog round 7 to 14 cents, flour per barrel 34 to 40 dollars, tallow 4 cents, beeswax 2 cents, butter 15 to 20 cents, keys 10 cents a dozen, peas 5 to 7.5 cents, bears 75 cents to $1, hides 4 to 10 cents, chickens 10 to 25 cents each, feathers live geese 4 cents per pound, washed wool 10 to 15 cents, barry wool 5 cents, coffee 10 to 15 cents, sugar 5 to 6 cents per pound.
Robert S. Kirkland, Esq, youngest son of Alexander M. Kirkland and Anna Cameron, died at his home at Lake Waccamaw on Sunday May 7 1899. He was a Confederate captain with wounds, brother of the late Admiral William A. Kirkland, nephew of Dr. William Cameron, and a modest, amiable man beloved by many. He rests in peace.
Clipping shows proposed suffrage amendment text with eligibility and registration details, plus notices and ads for remedies and events. Includes mention of De Witt's Witch Hazel Salve and Beeken's Annica Salve with testimonial style. W. A. Slaves and W. A. Hayes cited.
On Monday June 5th 1809 at the courthouse in Tillmore a sale of the late Mrs Sally Collins lands is ordered. The property lies west of Hillsboro bounded by Wil lingrout and Mooker and Jones and Farcer's Alliances with about one hundred acres more or less. One third cash with the remainder in 32 months at interest from May 6 1590. Devises include Mary R Collins and other heirs.
The State Corporation Commission serves notice on all principal railroads that the Jim Crow Car Law will go into effect June 1. The action signals new segregation rules on passenger trains across the state.
Lincoln plans show excellent apple prospects while Elizabeth City reports thick herring flows. Wilkesboro reports crows raiding chicken coops, averaging three per day. Winston Salem post office consolidation approved to a hyphenated office. Greensboro notes vast poultry and egg shipments through the region with high annual totals and significant value.
300 pairs of ladies misses and children’s shoes offered at reduced prices for spring and summer. The sale promises bargains on every pair, promoted by N. W. Brown & Co.
Two notices describe land sales in Hillsboro North Carolina. The first, dated April 22 1895, lists Pressly Alley tract 120 acres in Little River township with court order in the Murdock estate case and a three installment plan. The second, dated April lithday 1s, 189? names Lot 99 at Churton and Tryon streets offered for partition with one third cash and balance in installments under Parks as commissioner.
Gardens thriving after rains and wheat crops faring tolerably well. Miss Alma McColiock returns to Burlington. A il Mebane visits with mother in Mebane. Jas Job suffers cassd head cast. Clipper notes Pink Eyes and meeting. R Holmes visits Graham brothers. Rufus Mebane on sick list. J L Tate visits Littleton. An old bachelor plans a new buggy ride. One Minute Cough Cure praised by J D Bridge. Union Mercantile offers garden seed and produce prices.
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