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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

May 26, 1904

Page

2

Ex-Judge F D Winston for Lieutenant Governor Nomination

The Raleigh Morning Post editor T B Eldridge is praised as a seasoned writer. Ex-Judge F D Winston of Bertie is named for the State Convention nomination for Lieutenant Governor, with expectations of little opposition and fit for the office. The UNC catalogue notes 620 students, 69 faculty and officers, and programs in Law Medicine Pharmacy Mining and engineering.

Raleigh Morning Post T. B. Eldridge F. D. Winston Bertie University of North Carolina

Dr King’s New Discovery Promises Cure All Lung Ailments

A testimonial from Mrs. C. B. VanMetre of Shepherdstown West Va claims Dr King’s New Discovery cured her yearlong bronchitis after one bottle. Advertises its use for croup whooping cough grip pneumonia and consumption with a guarantee and trial bottles.

Dr. King C. B. VanMetre Shepherdtown West Va W. A. Hayes

Onions in Milk Remedy Backed by Cowside Report

Monroe Enquirer quotes Mr. Griffin advocating a molasses treatment for cows fed on wild onions. A tablespoonful given to cows twice or thrice daily allegedly removes onion flavor and odor from milk and butter, based on his testing and endorsement.

Monroe Enquirer Enquirer Luther Stridin Mr. Griffin

Whooping cough remedy praised by Alabama mother

Mrs. D. W. Capps of Capps Alabama recalls her children’s whooping cough in spring 1901 and credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with the best results. She notes the medicine keeps the cough loose lessens severity and frequency and counters pneumonia risk. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

D. W. Capps Ot Capps W. A. Hayes Draggist

Weathered Curse or Weather Tale From the Old South

A vivid dialect snippet captures a weather superstition spoken by an elder, predicting a scorching summer and storms strong enough to shake watermills and split doors, contrasting fear with blazing light and power.

Haley's Money and Tar praised for cough relief

Finch Arkansas resident A A Herren writes Haley's Money and Tar as the best cure for coughs colds and lung trouble claiming it has cured consumption in early stages D Jones also endorses the product in the fragmentary notice reflecting local advertising phrasing

A. A. Herren Finch Arkansas Haley D. Jones

Supreme Court Upholds Deportation of Alleged Anarchist

The Supreme Court sustains immigration authorities in New York ordering the deportation of an alleged anarchist.

United States Supreme Court New York

Likely North Carolina At Large Delegates Named

Report says Senators Simmons and Overman Governor Aycock and Gen Julian S Carr will probably be the four delegates at large from North Carolina to the Democratic National Convention.

Simmons Overman Aycock Julian S. Carr

Mother's Rheumatism Relief From Pain Balm

W H Howard of Husband Pa says his mother suffered rheumatism for years. After trying Chamberlains Pain Balm she found it the most wonderful pain reliever she had ever tried and is never without it now. An occasional application keeps away pain she used to endure. For sale by W A Hayes Druggist.

W. H. Howard Husband W. A. Hayes Draggist

State Republican Convention Last Week at Greensboro

The Republican State Convention in Greensboro nominated a full state ticket headed by Governor Charles J. Harris and included Lt Governor I M Meekins and Secretary of State J J Jenkins. Delegates to Chicago were T S Reilins and E C Duncan among others. The platform denounces the Democratic administration and the Watts liquor law.

A. E. Holton Charles J. Harris Jackson County I. M. Meekns Pasquotank J. J. Jenkins Chatham C. G. Bailey Davie W. H. Yarborough, Jr Franklin Frank Lincey Watauga G. P. Frazier Guilford D. H. Abbott Pamlico J. Y. Hamrick Cleveland W. R. Dixon Craven Supreme Court W. A Montgomery Wake R. M. Douglas Chicago T. 8. Reilins E. C. Duncan

Wat Is Fouey's Kipnex Coxe

A fragmentary note claims the product is made from a leading Chicago physician’s prescription and uses the purest ingredients, scientifically blended for maximum value. Senator Sorghum comments on politics, noting that votes seem to rise each year.

Fouey Chicago C. I. Jones Sorghum Washington Star

Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets Ad Prospect

An advertisement praises Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets as pleasant to take and effective, offered by W. A. Hayes, Druggist, promising improved bowel efficiency for modest folk. A dialect humor line about a church choir adds local flavor to the notice.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

List Taker for Hillsboro Township Tax List Notice

Notice announces Hillsboro Township Orange County list taker John Kirkland will sit at the courthouse starting Saturday June dth 1904 and every weekday rest of June to collect 1904 real and personal property for taxation. All residents 21 to 50 must list polls, penalties apply for noncompliance. exemptions require certificates. nonresidents may forward lists. blanks available. females and non residents may appoint agents.

Hillsboro Township Orange County Hillsboro

Devoe paint pricing letter and university address notice

A letter from Devoe & Co discusses paint value and gallons used, citing customers in Sheffield Pennsylvania Delhi New York and University Station North Carolina. It notes a forthcoming commencement at Lafayette University Easton Pennsylvania where Dr. F P Venable will be awarded Doctor of Science on June 22.

Jno Te Hogan University Station N.C Devoe J. J. Hall Sheffield N. Avery Delhi N. Y F. W. Devoe & Co New York P.S Parks & Hedgpeth F. P. Venable the State University LaFayette University Easton LaFayette Venable Broadway New York St Washington, D.C

Folys Kidney Cure Promises Relief From Kidney Strain

Travelling workers and drivers suffer kidney trouble from constant motion. Folys Kidney Cure is advertised as strengthening the kidneys and curing kidney and bladder diseases. Testimonial from locomotive engineer George J. Hansan of Lima Ohio notes relief after using the remedy.

Foley George J. Hansan Lima C. D. Jones

Sam Jones Knocks Dispensary Biz Cold in Charlotte

Sam Jones shuts down the dispensary trade in Charlotte as temperance forces switch to opposing liquor. They argue that liquor from dispensaries carries as much hell as a bottle from a saloon.

Charlotte News Sam Jones

Open Letter from Chapin Editor Praises Remedy

H C Bailey and his wife suffered severe diarrhoea until Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy gave immediate relief after a friend's suggestion. They credit the remedy with curing them before the bottle was finished and urge households to keep it on hand. W A Hayes is listed as the local druggist. The New York post office record notes a profit exceeding eight million dollars last year.

Chapin, S. C Chamberlain H. C. Bailey W. A. Hayes

Revelation on Kidney Ailments and Foley's Cure

A reader is urged to inquire into widespread kidney and bladder troubles and is told that Foley's Kidney Cure will cure if the patient is still amenable to medical aid. The testimonial asserts the remedy never disappoints.

Foley C. D. Jones

Summer Millinery Opens With Latest Styles in Hillsboro

Spring and Summer Millinery now ready for inspection. Latest styles and best quality offered in Hillsboro. Most stylish hats, veils, flowers, ribbons, fancy trimmings, and a complete stock for a first-class millinery. Out of town orders supplied promptly. Mrs M L Taylor and Sister announce. Also notes Confederate Rebecca Cameron chapter president and a cough remedy advertisement.

Hillsboro

Weevil Threat Prompts Global Cotton Price Rise

Experts warn the cotton boll weevil will soon drive higher cotton prices worldwide as infestations threaten yields and export balances. Analysts urge farmers and traders to monitor pest trends and market implications for futures and supply chains.

Bucklen's Arnica Salve Cures Severe Piles Case

J A Guiledge of Verbena Als suffered a severe pile condition with 24 tumors and repeated hospital stays. After doctors’ remedies failed the arnica salve halted inflammation and cured him. Sold for 25 cents at W A Hayes Druggist.

J. A. Guiledge Verbena Bucklen W. A. Hayes

Lindsay Announces Candidacy for Orange County Treasurer

C L Lindsay announces his bid for Orange County Treasurer subject to Democratic County Convention action. He states his candidacy openly as a party hopeful and seeks party backing for the forthcoming nomination process. The notice emphasizes the official convention pathway for acceptance.

Orange County C. L. Lindsay

Candidate for Orange County Sheriff Seeks Democratic Nomination

A candidate declares intent to run for sheriff before the Orange County Democratic Convention. He pledges faithful service if nominated and elected, aiming to be an efficient officer and to present his name for nomination at the convention.

Orange County

Parish Webb Seek County Treasurer and Register of Deeds

Excerpt shows CALVIN R. PARISH and JAMES O. WEBB announcing candidacies for Orange County offices. Parish seeks Treasurer and Webb seeks Register of Deeds, pledging to serve the public faithfully and acceptably if nominated and elected.

Orange County Calvin R. Parish Register of Deeds James O. Webb

Announcement seeks Sheriff position by Hillsboro resident

An Orange County voter seeks the office of Sheriff, pledging to make Hillsboro his home and give personal care to all duties if nominated and elected.

Orange County Hillsboro

Announcement of Orange County Sheriff Democratic Nomination

R L Smith announces to Orange County voters the Democratic nomination for Sheriff promising to serve the public to the best of his ability if nominated and elected.

Orange County R. L. Smith

Greensboro convention names Reynolds to oppose Kitchin

At the Congressional Convention in Greensboro last week Postmaster Charles Reynolds of Winston-Salem was nominated to oppose Hon. W. W. Kitchin in the district. W. T. O'Brien of Durham and R. D. Douglas of Guilford were chosen as delegates to the Republican National Convention in Chicago.

Greensboro Charles Reynolds Winston Salem W. T. O'Brien Durham R. D. Douglas Guilford Chicago

Receipts and Disbursements of Hillsboro for 1904

The town treasurer reports receipts totaling 13659 plus taxes collected 646.02 licenses 32.50 penalties 17.60 rents 48.00 cemetery 6.00 seals 5.87 and related items. Unpaid taxes, salary and extra services, commissions and constable Scott amounts show 3651.05. No outstanding town claims exist. J. S. Spurgeon treasurer and O. J. Forrest finance chair certify accuracy.

Hillsboro Scott Lerk J.T. Stone

A Lesson In Hearth and Port Arthur Refuge

A Lesson In Hearth extols Foley’s Kidney Cure claiming it cleanses impurities and strengthens health. Russians report a Port Arthur garrison sortie defeating the Japanese with about 1,000 casualties last week.

Port Arthur

Startime Test Highlights Electric Bitters Cure

Dr. T. G. Merritt of No Mehoopany Pa reports a startling test that led to a wonderful cure for a patient with violent hemorrhages from ulcerated stomach. The patient improved from the first dose of Electric Bitters and has had no attacks in one month. The remedy promises relief for dyspepsia indigestion constipation and kidney troubles. Available for 50 cents at W A Hayes Drug Store.

T. G. Merritt No. Mehoopany, Pa W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

Also Mentioned on This Page

Orange County Observer Hillsborough Des Joseph A. Harris Ephraim John Kirkland New York Post Office Cotion Maj D. H. Hamilton Court House Rebecca Cameron G. B. Anderson U. D. Vu John L. Efland George C. Ray S. Spurgeon O. J. Forrest Cecelia Stowe Orator Entre Nous Club Warren Avenue Carcago Int Cardus Aigan Beny Wate N Asu Attorney-At-Layy Hillsboro, N Dr. S Strudgig J, AW Oxford, N. c Person Grangly Ville S M. Gattis John W. Graham Attorneys-At Granville Persox Spurgeon Churton Street Parks & Hedgpeth PssEcass Gaither Collins Alvin R. Parish H. L. Parish King Street H.L. Parish New York State Sporting Club Virginia Paul Scho A. L. Parish Essieitatior A. Hayes Ate Yerborough Jane
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