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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 25, 1899

Page

2

To Deliver the Dipho 1s at Peace Institute

Col J S Carr of Durham will deliver diplomas and speak at the Peace Institute commencement in Raleigh on Friday May 26th. The institute expects its best year yet as its 8990 29th 50th and 1st anniversary events are noted.

State University Chapel Ifill Biu Hugh Miller Thompson Mississippi Henry Groves Connor Wilson N. C Law School Gerrard Fall J. 8. Carr Durham Peace Institute Raleigh

Beating the Klondike: A. C. Thomas Finds Cure in Discovery

Mr A C Thomas of Marysville Texas claims a greater find than gold in the Klondike. He credits Dr King's New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds with curing his long battle with consumption and hemorrhages. The remedy also helps asthma and bronchitis with a guarantee of cure or refund. Free trials at W A Hayes Drug Store, regular bottles 40 cents and one dollar.

A. C. Thomas Marysvilles Tex

Southern gentleman decline residence offer after fire

The article notes General Wade Hampton's refusal to accept a residence in Columbia from friends to rebuild the home destroyed by fire. It emphasizes the independence of the Southern gentleman and the spirit of self-reliance.

Wade [Lampton Columbia

Chamberlains Cough Remedy Praised In Testimonial

A South Burgettstown mother says her boy nearly died from whooping cough but improved after a few doses of Chamberlains Cough Remedy and was cured by one bottle. The testimonial notes it is the best cough medicine she has had and lists W A Hayes Drugist as the seller.

George S. Anderson Tossville York County Penn Cowan Chamberlain J. L. Moore South Bursettstown W. A. Hayes J. D. Bridge The Democrat Lancaster, N. H W. A Hayes

Georgia Judge Rules Levy On Dog Property Value

In Atlanta Judge Lampton issued a ruling that a levy may be placed on a dog valued at 48, marking the first decision of its kind in Georgia. The decision sets a precedent for dog-related property claims in civil matters.

Atlanta Lampton Georgia

Torpid Liver Relief Ad From De Witt’s Early Risers

An old advertisement claims liver congestion causes tenderness on the right side and headaches. It promotes De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a prompt cure by removing congestion to restore bile flow, labeling the pills as good and effective.

de Witt W. A

Fragmentary court excerpt on attempted suicide motive

A courtroom exchange asks why a woman attempted self harm. The judge inquires if she gave a reason and the reply confirms she answered in the affirmative.

Free Life Pills advertised with claims and garbled text

A scanned ad promotes Dr King New Life Pills with free samples by mail from Chicago, touting constipation relief and health benefits. It mentions a druggist in the area and a garbled joke followed by various small medical notes and a family naming three sons.

H. E. Bucklen & Co Chicago Dr. King W. A. Hayes

Market Prices Reported for Wheat to Wool

Agricultural market rundown lists prices for wheat corn oats meal pork bacon flour butter eggs beans and more. Varied quotes range from 4 to 60 cents per pound or per bushel with some items like sugar and coffee noted and demand described as good.

Hillsboro Finance Report for Year Ending May 11 1899

Finance Committee of Hillsboro reports examined accounts of Town Constable and Tax Collector. Totals show charges and credits including licenses fines and rents. Treasurer's receipts and cash on hand reconcile to 926 73. Auction notice and local ads conclude with land sale details and administrator's sale terms.

Hillsboro

Sale of the Collins Home Place in Hillsboro

On Monday June 5 1899 at the courthouse in Hillsboro the devisees under the will of the late Mrs Sally R Collins offer the one hundred acre home place west of town for sale. The property includes the residence of Col Jones with adjacent lands and rights of way. Terms: one third cash, balance in 12 months with interest from day of sale. Proceeds support the devisees including Marry Br Collins.

Simeon J. Hall Robert H. Hughes Artemus A. Compton Cedar Grove Academy Register of Deeds Orange County Cedar Grove Grove Academy H. L. McDade McDade Murphy Wester Soy L Court House Hillsboro N.C Little Township Izabeth Nichols Thomas R. Cole Capt Wim. Bowling Cr Berry A. A. Murdock James N. Parker Gace A.A. Murdock Pressly Riley Evans Riley Laura H. Brown Charcon Tryon Streets Churton Street Wolfe Locknow N.asa Tryon Street Hillboro Devisees Sally R. Collins Col. Jones Wing Road J. Hooker H. P. Jones Farmers Alliance BR. Collins P. Cox Office of the Register of Deeds Eno River C. C. Wilson Mortager

Smallpox Cases Reported in Morganton North Carolina

Fourteen cases of smallpox are reported in Morganton North Carolina. The report is part of a collection of local notices and farm updates from surrounding towns focusing on crops pest issues and regional conditions.

Morganton N. C Pilot Mountain Journal Henry Williams Asheboro

Commencement Program at Bingham School Announces Faculty

The Observer reports Bingham School's June 1–2 commencement events including an address by Prof Edwin Mims of Trinity College, track and athletic contests, scholarship awards, prize medals, and a joint literary societies celebration. Principal Preston Lewis Gray lists 1900 session staff and officers.

Bingham School J Mebane N.C Edwin Mims Trinity College Faculty of Bible Gray Preston Lewis Gray B. L Charles Hughes Johnston Robert A Winston George L. Hampton Joseph Scott Clay Marion C. Nixon Adolphus W. Mangum Britt Ernest Bingham A. B A. V. Craig W. N. Tate M. D C. L. Scott

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