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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1905

Page

2

Hillsborough News Highlights Curent 1905 County Events

Gov Green orders Wake Superior Court special term to convene June 12 to try Gattis Kilgo case with Judge Moore presiding. Editors from North Carolina Virginia and South Carolina to meet in joint session in July in Asheville. Greensboro mass meeting votes for second Reunion of Non Resident Native North Carolinians starting October 8 with old Board of Managers re elected to prepare.

Gov. Green Wake Superior Court Gattis-Kilgo Moore North Carolina Virginia South Carolina Asheville Greensboro

Dr Kings New Discovery Promises Cure for Coughs

Gray of Calhoun Ga writes his wife suffered a bad cough kept awake. After two doctors failed she used Dr Kings New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds which eased her cough gave sleep and cured her. At Hayes Drugstore 50c and 1.00 guaranteed trial bottle free. Dr I H Manning sued in Orange Superior Court for 5000 by Sam Hester of Whitfield for wife illness and death after Manning allegedly did not keep a promised visit.

TY. Gray Calhoun W. A. Hayes I. H. Manning Chapel Hill Ralph F. Fernandez Tampa Fla

Relief from rheumatism with Chamberlain's Pain Balm

A Raleigh era advertisement touts Chamberlain's Pain Balm for rheumatism claiming rapid relief enables rest and sleep and may yield lasting cure. Includes testimonial from Mrs. W. H. Leggett of Yoo Yum Tennessee and notes sale by W. A. Hayes. Also reports twenty illicit distilleries seized in North Carolina during April with 12 800 gallons of beer and low wines destroyed.

Chamberlain W. H. Leggett Yoo Yum Tennessee U.S. A Illici Weatern Internal Revenue District North Carolina

Foley's Honey and Tar Brand Remedy Warns Against Imitations

Foley & Co Chicago introduced Foley's Honey and Tar as a throat and lung remedy praised for its merit and popularity. The advertisement warns against imitations, stating no other preparation yields the same satisfaction, notes mild laxative effect and absence of opiates, and recommends W A Hayes in Draggiet for sale.

Foley & Co Chicago Foley W. A. Hayes, Draggiet

Methodist Episcopal Church South reports greatest financial progress

The Boards of the Methodist Episcopal Church South in session at Nashville report the greatest financial progress in the history of the Church.

The Methodist Episcopal Church, South Nashville

Episcopal Convention Heads to Charlotte May 17

The Episcopal Convention of the Diocese of North Carolina met at St. Peter's in Charlotte on May 17. Attendees from Hillsboro include Major John W. Graham and Dr. George W. Graham with their party, Rev. S Paxter Watters, Whit Webb and Mrs. Webb with Rebecca Hill, Dr. Joseph Graham, and William Snow with Capt. M. K. Barrell at Elizabeth Heights, with hosting arrangements in place.

Episcopal Convention Diocese of North Carolins Charlotte Rebecca Hill Joseph Graham North Tryon William Snow M. K. Barrell Elizabeth Heights

The Richest Man in the World Kidney Cure Claim

An advertisement asserts Foley’s Kidney Cure can prevent kidney disease by strengthening the kidneys and cites a Lebanon Kentucky testimonial from Oscar Bowman praising a permanent cure. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

Foley Oscar Bowman Lebanon W. A. Hayes

Devoe Paint Adapts To Home Health And Trade Wisdom

A long letter from Devoe & Co explains that lead, zinc, and oil together form a waterproof coat for houses, with each component playing a role. The message urges homeowners to hire painters, parallels doctoring a home with medical care, and ends with trade pride. Also features a product plug for Chamberlain’s remedy and a brief witty anecdote.

Hillsboro Hilleboro N. C C Devoe Devoe

Governor vows open clemency records for public view

Governor Glenn says he will make public all matters related to executive clemency. The move is praised as a break from predecessors who kept pardons and commutations hidden, and it is hoped the policy will be maintained to ensure the people’s right to know.

Glenn NEW Home Mass New York Chill St. Louis A Te Dallas San Francises

Chamberlain's Cough Remedy Lauded as Best Medicine

Quotes Georg L. Chubb of Harlan Michigan praising Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cough medicine. Claims rapid relief for coughs and colds, urges instant household availability. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.

Geo. L. Chubb Harlan, Mich W. A. Hayes

Oxford Orphans' Friend: St Johns site yields thriving asylum

In praising the selection of the old St John’s College site, the Oxford Orphan Asylum notes a healthy, simple natural beauty around its grounds. The location, chosen by brethren, is described as superior and conducive to the institution’s success.

St. John's College Oxford Orphan Asylum

Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea Advertisement

An old newspaper ad touts Hollister's Rocky Mountain Tea as a cure for spring fatigue and low energy. It promises improved mood and appetite, noting the product available as tea or tablets for 35 cents, by W. A. Hayes.

Hollister W. A. Hayes Rocky Mountain Hotllister Cave Company Madison Wis

Lands for sale in Cedar Grove and Hillsboro areas in 1905

On June 7 1905 the executor W H Murphy will offer two tracts in Cedar Grove Orange County North Carolina the Murphy Home Place of 156 acres and the Gray Place of 100 acres for sale separately then together with half cash and rest in six and twelve month installments The sale occurs at 12 o clock on the premises This followed by a sale at Hillsboro Court House on May 22 1905 of the old John Reaves Place comprising 179 acres Terms three parts cash two parts in installments with notes and interest until paid Commissioner E S Parker oversees the sale

Cedar Grove Township Orange County N. C David L. Wells T. Pittara John F. Compton WH. J. Murphy John Frank Compton Bettie Cooper H. J. Murphy J. M. Pittard Thomas Walker Gray Place W. H. Murphy Superior Court of Court House Hillsboro Bingham Township Said County Chapel Hill Charley, Lloyd John Nevill John Reaves Parker Verham Durham County John Clark Patterson Township Charlie King Stanford Leigh Joseph Fowler Durham County Ney N. Clark Pleasant Clark William Strain Commi

Kidney and bladder cure ad urges Fo ley’s remedy

A vintage advert warns that kidney trouble harms the body and promotes Fo ley's Kidney Cure as a guaranteed remedy sold by W A Hayes, a local druggist. It also notes nurses and actresses should return to ordinary work, then touts Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for bilious attacks available from the same pharmacist.

Foley W. A. Hayes Chamberlain Vale W. A. Tiayes

Bank of Orange Seeks Patronage with Broad Banking Offerings

The Bank of Orange lists J. S. Spuranon as President and C. A. Scott as Vice-President with Paco C. Collins as Cashier. It proclaims long banking hours and aims to provide all patrons with every accommodation consistent with sound banking. The bank invites merchants farmers individuals manufacturers and corporations and notes the cashier is bonded for security.

J. S. Spuranon C. A. Scott Paco C. Collins Bank of Orange

Orange Superior Court May Term Set With 13 Dockets

The May Term of Orange Superior Court begins Monday May 22 under Judge Peebles for one week to hear civil cases. Thirteen name-filled entries appear on the docket including B C Patton R Le Wilkerson W E Lloyd and Henry Lloyd among others, with judges and attorneys listed for the term.

Orange Superior Court Orange Wilson J. Andrews Henry Llgyd E. P. Cates M. O. Lloyd W. J. Titter J. B Parker John Thompagn J .S. Scott J. F. Pickard Henry “J. Burch G. N. . Pendergrass Ephraim Norris J.J. Williams N. Hayes B. M Lasley W. T. Rover

Unclaimed letters advertised at Hillsboro post office

Post office notices announce letters remaining unclaimed at Hillsboro dated April 30. Names listed include Buck, Miss Celia. Barchart, Henry. Clark, A. B.. Cox, Charley. Holt, Miss Mary. Ivie, R H. Daman, C. J.. Richardson, Joseph. with instruction for requesters to state advertised when inquiring. Official CuHaxes G. Rosemonp, P. M.

Hillsboro A Buck Celia Barchart Henry Clark A. B. Cox Charley Holt Mary Ivie R H. Daman C. J Richardson Joseph CuHaxes G. Rosemonp P. M

Foley’s Kidney Cure Promises Relief for Kidney Disorders

Advertisement claims Foley's Kidney Cure corrects irregularities and rebuilds worn tissues. Testimonial from A. H. Davis of Mt. Sterling Iowa states two bottles permanently cured his two year kidney trouble after other treatments failed. Sold by W. A. A. Hayes, Druggist.

A. H. Davis Mt. Sterling Iowa Foley W. A. A. Hayes

Extremely Low Rail Rates Announced By Southern Railway

Announced via Southern Railway extremely low rates for numerous 1905 and 1965 events across many cities. Dates span May through August with gatherings in Athens Atlanta Bristol Charlottesville Fort Worth Hot Springs Knoxville Monteagle Nashville Oxford Richmond Savannah St Louis and more. Tickets are available from Southern Railway stations and connecting lines with details from ticket agents.

Southern Railway Athens Atlanta National Association of Manufacturers Bristol Tenn German Baptist Brethren Charlottesville Virginia Fort Worth Tex General Assembly Southern Presbyterian Church Y Hot Springs Southern Hardware Jobbers Association American Hardware Manufacturers’ Association Kansas City Southern Baptist Convention Knoxville Monteagle Monteagle Bible Training School Monteagle Sunday School Institute Monateagle Woman’s Congress Nashville Peabody College Vanderbilt Oxford Miss Universl of Mississippi Richmond Farmer’s National Congress Savannah National Travelers’ Protective Association of America Southern Golf Association St. Louis National Baptist Tuscaloosa Ala L. Vernon Charlotte

Tenfold tobacco plantings forecast for Goldsboro area

A local gentleman told us today that this year there will be ten times as much tobacco planted in the Goldsboro neighborhood as in the previous year, signaling a major expansion in local crop production.

Goldsboro

Ward off aging with age suited diet and Stomach and Liver Tablets

An old age health tip urges eating foods suited to age and occupation to combat digestion issues and recommends Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets for stomach distress. Also notes Raleigh state prison reports overcrowded departments for the criminal insane with capacity 49 and 58 patients housed.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes Dragoiit Raleigh

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