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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 09, 1899

Page

2

Harris buys fall and winter goods at low prices in Orange County

The Orange County Observer highlights general news from Charlotte about Judge Simonton's railroad tax ruling and statewide tax valuation gains. It notes a projected twelve million dollar rise in 1899 tax valuations as fifty seven counties report increases, Mecklenburg leading with 31.2 million. Also promotes Jas Webb Jr. & Bro. offering a wide stock of clothing shoes furniture and other goods with bargains including shoes at 50 to 75 cents per pair.

Mecklenburg Wake Orange County Jas. Webb

Electric Bitters Touted As Cure For Malaria Fever

A historical ad claims Electric Bitters cure malaria fever ague and typhoid dis ease. It cites Stanley and Livingstone as tough cases and notes W A Null of Webb City endorses the remedy after his children recovered from prolonged chills. The ad promises trial, guarantees, and 50 cent price through WA Hayes.

Stanley Livingstone W. A. Null Webb Lil WA. Hayes Druint

Stairway to Philadelphia City Hall Clock Tower

A stairway leading to the tower of Philadelphia City Hall is reported to contain about OOS steps and is described as the oldest continuous stairway in the world.

Philadelphia City Hall

Commander Dennison Leads African Forces Against Rebel Gatshe

The famed African commander Captain G Dennison, noted across the continent for capturing the rebel Gatshe on November 4, 1807 near Vryburg in Bechuanaland, recalls buying Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for his troops, which proved beneficial. Available for sale by WA Hayes, Druggist.

Africa G. Dennison Afreca Gatshe Vryburg Bechuanaland Chamberlain WA Hayes Droguist

Shirt factory planned for Scotland Neck North Carolina

A shirt factory is planned for Scotland Neck North Carolina and is expected to be in operation by the end of December, providing employment for 25 people.

Scotland Neck N.C Nis

Dyspepsia Cure Endorsement From Alabama Patient

Dr il Ho Haden of Sammit Alabama says Kodol Dyspepsia Cure is splendid medicine. He prescribes it and his confidence grows with continued use. It digests what you eat and quickly cures dyspepsia and indigestion. W. A. Ilayee.

Il Ho Haden Sammit Ala W. A. Ilayee W. A. Hayes

Snowy Week Hits Northern Texas Early Winter Record

Last week brought snow to Vanhancie country in Texas with a blizzard affecting northern parts. The event marks the earliest winter appearance in years, emphasizing unusual weather for the region.

Vanhancie Texas

Census enumeration schedule set for 1900

The enumeration will start June 1 1900 and must be completed within two weeks in cities with 8000 or more residents in 1890 and in all other districts by July 1 next thereafter.

Pain Balm Testimonial and Health Claims

A mixed set of brief items from a 19th century ad page reports Chamberlain's Pain Balm claims for a long standing shoulder pain, a testimonial about King’s New Discovery for lung ailments, a note on yellow fever quarantine near New Orleans, and a general statement about General Wheeler taking a seat in Congress.

New Orleans

Local Notices and Advertisements Gathered

Public notices advertise rent and sales including a farm for sale by J. E. Jones, a new administrator for Mary and Annie Andrews, and ads from Union Mercantile Co and S. L. Whitted. Local illness and sermons announced at Methodist church, with Vance statue unveiling planned for Raleigh in May 1900.

Josiah Turner J. E. Jones J. W. Dodson Mary Annie Andrews Union Mercantitls Co S. L. Whitted Sally Rosemond E. W. Fox Joseph G Brown Vance Monument Committee Vance Raleigh America W.A Hayes R. L. Steele Rockingham Hamlet N. C de Witt Thomas B Rhodes Centerfield W A. Hayes Wilson N C W Wixon Italy Hill W. A. Hayes Seaboard Air Line Railroad Greensboro Pittsboro Haw River Wingston S. J. Fleming Murray Nev Warren Coleman Concord Coleman

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Orange County Observer Hillsborough, N. c Joseph A. Harris Chicago Fizluch Lee Snd Jos. Wheeler Simonton Tle Corporation Commission of North Carolina Charlotte Observer CAE Bata Adolph L. Millett Manchester N. H England Wm. H Mallen Lockland Dr. King W. A. Hayes Drug Store J._D Bridges Democrat Lancaster Wheeler Congress John W. Bull Boston van Callon Ss. L. Whitted S. L. Whipted Hero G. H. Cortheil North Carolina Tual and Providential Association L. Whitred Sik Immedi S. B. Whitted Hillsboro H. Dunlap S.S Ss. S. S. For Swift Specific Co Atlanta K Nash Hillsboro, N.C Dr. Stiintsy G Cners W. Gralam Oxford, N.C Mea Durham Grandt Supreme Court M. Gattis Hillsbemura, Ny Joan W. Graham Faut Mahan G Kraham Graham x Attorneys-At-Law Ata Caswell Granville Per Nual Oiengre Yoward Lo Coobby Tae Cooley's Spurgeon Hill-born Ofice Chiurten Parks & Medgpeth Fryk & Rappory Mitanat Railway Soutel California Florida Cuba Porto Rico Pullman Palace R.L. Verxos F. R. Dany A. Charlovie N.C. Asheville W. A. McLarty & Son Tez Wheeler & Wilson J. M. Uayes Oneipa Stoke Graham Peoples’ Mutual Benevolent Association of North Polini Ora Orange Durham Counties Samuel M. Gattis Wlorry L. Par Isaac R. Strayhorn Hills Charles Surayhorn Chapel Hil Township J. Mec Aauley J. Daniel W. Db Neville Ted Lanin J.F. W. Tapp R. H. Sharp Joan R. Riley W. P.riley A. T. Reley Hillsbero Mielree Cardus Chattanooga Medicine la Chattanooga Tenn Eozena Lewis Oc Texas Little River Township N. FE. Johnson Thos. H. Jackson W. H. Bacon Geo W. Crabtree Jero Berry MO HW. Fackson John Berry J. A. Faucette John K. Turner John McKepall WF Jackson George Laws Louisa Turner W.H. Murdouk Frank S Gannon Jom Culp Wooa Turk,g P Washington, D.C Cere David
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