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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 12, 1903

Page

3

Hillsboro News Highlights Local Notices and Ads

The Hillsboro paper lists train schedules on the Southern Railway Co line, post office hours, and local ads. Items mention Melrose Flour, Fresh Meats, prayer meetings, Shivetuff, Santa Claus, Malta Vita, and Shriner's products. It notes a cold snap with frost and a nearby drowning incident at Daisey Hosiery Mill.

Fancy Grocery Co J. C. Scott West End Grocery Co W. H. Newman Santa Claus Hillsboro Malta-Vita Force Malaga Col T Red Olds Charlotte Observer Raleigh James Webb San Antonio Texas Burlington News

Constipation Aided By Cham berlain Stomach Tablets

The item argues that constipation stems from dehydration and that drastic cathartics worsen the condition. It promotes Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a mild, natural remedy and recommends a 25 cent bottle sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes

Round Trip Fares to Arkansas Territory and beyond via Rock Island

Fares include one fare plus $2.00 for a round trip to points in Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas and New Mexico via Rock Island System. Tickets available on the first and third Tuesdays of each month. F. D. Blackman T. P. A. Chattanooga Tennessee can provide details.

Arkansas Indian Territory Oklahoma Texas New Mexico Rock Island F. D. Blackman Chattanooga Tenn Frisco Saint Louis San Francisco Birmingham Memphis Kansas Missouri W. T. Saunders Atlanta

Extensive Bargain Section Promises Wide Variety Of Goods

Advertises a large stock of fresh goods including dry goods clothing footwear trunks and carpets. Claims low prices and fast turnover with emphasis on new styles and a wide selection from Parish and Parks & Hedgpeth. Mentions town tax notices and local church conference schedules with cross references to Hillsboro and High Point events.

Fresh Meat Supplier Seeks Old Customers Move Notice

J. C. Scott announces relocation of his butcher shop from a former place into the room next door west of the printing office of The Orange County Observer. He pledges better service and asks customers to give a trial, promising to please the public with the best fresh meats the market affords.

Orange County Observer J. C. Scott

Notice to creditors in estate of Abel Payne

Administratrix with the will annexed Lela Payne gives a overdue claims settlement date of October 29 1904 to all persons with claims or debts against Abel Payne estate. Major John W. Graham to receive settled claims by that date or be barred from recovery. This 25th day of October 1903.

Abel Payne John W. Graham Lela Payne George P. Collins Annie R. Collins

Webb's Big Store Promos and Local Notices

A crowded ad page touts low prices on ladies wraps shirts and cotton goods, buggies, stoves, furniture, and brand goods. It promotes parish flour and liniments, plus cheap railroad tickets from Birmingham and Saint Louis to western states. Notices mention parish free dish contest, Foley remedies, local visits by Mrs. Thomas, and the Old Maid Convention tour to Cedar Grove.

Land Sale Notice in Cedar Grove Township 1903

By order of the Superior Court of Orange County in the case Hall extent, on November 12, 1903 at noon, a fifty acre tract known as the Augustin Moore tract will be sold at public auction to satisfy debts. Terms: one third cash, balance in 6 and 12 months with 6 percent interest from sale. Administrat or 8 J Hall Commissioner.

Superior Court of Orange County J. Hall Augustin Moore, Sr Augustin Moore, Jr Cedar Grove Township J. Lem. Brooks James Laws, Jr

Hillsboro Depot Burns Amid Broad Blaze

The Hillsboro freight and passenger depot and telegraph station burned around midnight. The warehouse lost all freight and baggage with no entry after discovery. Several travelers and merchants suffered losses including two trunks of J Clyde Cheek. The Southern will provide depot accommodations for now. Mr Cheek, visiting from New York, plans to return as rheumatism limits activities. Capt Williams remains limited after a prior accident.

Hillsburne Hillsboro Powell Bowell J. Clyde Cheek S M Gattis Cranberries Fancy Grocery Co New York City Ross Wii Nama Atlantic North Carolina Williams New Bern

New Life Pills Featured Amid Advertisements and Notices

An 1890s style page showcases Dr King’s New Life Pills touted to cure dyspepsia jaundice fever and constipation with a 25 cent price at Hayes Drug Store. Also advertised are overshoes gloves and cheap shoes at Parish’s, assorted groceries, Foley’s Honey and Tar cough remedy, a rock Island travel offer, and notes for the Mt Zion Association Union Meeting at Berry's Grove Church starting Friday November 27 with a missionary sermon and a Sunday School Mass Meeting led by Rev Hight C Moore and Rev J O Alderman.

Dr. King Hayes’ Drug Fancy Grocery Co Arbuckle’s End Grocery Co W. H. Newman Foley’s Hayes Great Southwest Rock Island Lsboro N. C D. Blackman T P. A Chattanooga Tenn Mt. Zion Association Berry’s Grove Church Charles E Maddry Hight C. Moore J. O. Alderman

Land Auction In Hillsboro Estate Sale 175 Acres

On December 7 1993 at the Hillsboro court house door the estate of the late S J Lynch will sell 175 acres adjoining Lizzie Parish Elmore Faucett Frank Cameron and others by order of Orange County Superior Court to pay debts One third cash and balance in installments at 6 and 12 months with interest from sale date This is the third and final sale November 9 1903 S M Gattis Administrator Commissioner

Court House Hillsboro N. C S. J. Lynch Lizzie. Parish Elmore Faucett Frank Cameron Superior Court of Orange County M. Gattis

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