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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 18, 1897
Page
2
Hillsborough newspaper details the Orange County Observer dated Thursday November 15 1887 with Joseph A Harris as publisher and owner indicating weekly publication schedule.
The Nashville Exposition proved a financial success with total attendance of 1,682,805. President McKinley plans to make few appointments until Congress convenes. State Democratic Chairman Manly calls a Raleigh meeting for November 30 to consult. Bradstreet notes no business change and cotton prices show a slight uptick signaling possible end of the decline.
The advertisement asserts a positive guarantee on Dr. King's New Discovery Electrica Bitters Bucklen's American Salve and Dr. King's New Life Pills. If unsatisfied, the purchase price is refunded. These medicines have sold for many years under this guarantee. Sold at W A Hayes' Drug Store.
Discussion in the upcoming Delaware legislature focuses on a bill to standardize punishment across New Castle Kent and Sussex counties. New Castle uses a cat o nine tails while Kent favors rawhide and Sussex prefers a gum switch. Sussex officials deem New Castle’s punishment too severe and Kent’s plan may win approval.
An advertisement urges readers to use One Minute Cough Core for coughs colds croup and throat and lung troubles claiming it provides quick relief and can prevent fatal outcomes. The message frames the product as infallible and warns of dangers from coughs and colds.
The Raleigh asylum reports 430 patients with a high cure percentage and noted grounds improved, with grass reseeding underway. The 12 month pork plan totals 20,000 pounds, a major portion of the year’s needs. The farm yields are strong and a large oats crop is sown.
Bucklen's Arnica Salve claimed as the best the world for cuts bruises sores ulcers salt rheum fever sores tetter chapped hands chilblains corns and all skin eruptions and promises cure of piles with money-back guarantee. Price 26 cents per box. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
A Paris woman kissed her pet dog and died soon after. the dog survived. The Wilmington Star notes uncertainty over why the woman died while the dog lived.
A soothing ointment for cuts bruises prains ulcers burns and sores claimed to heal quickly. The preparation has long been in use and is sold by Hillsboro Drug Company in Hillsboro NOC through Mrs Jos A Harris.
A Philadelphia minister says he would rather witness a prize fight than an eight game football session. Different people have various amusements but he could witness both if he chooses.
A North Carolina Supreme Court Reports item recalls a man tried for killing neighbor's chickens. The court notes the proper remedy is impounding the fowl until damages are paid, not killing them. The piece urges neighborly restraint and public morality in avoiding nuisance and promoting goodwill.
Safe 2 druggists and 5 Cine ads in Weekly Tilil report wheat per bushel 99 to 1, corn 49 cents, oats 40 cents, meal 6 cts, pork 4 to 5 cents, bacon 7 to 14 cents, flour 85 50 to 8 30, tallow 4 cents, beeswax 2 cents, butter 15 to 20 cents, eggs 10 to 12 cents per dozen, peas 0 to 11 cents, beans 75 cents to 1.50, hides dry 4 cents, chickens 5 to 20 cents, wool 10 to 25 cents, sugar 0 to 7 cents. All country produce in good demand.
An 19th century advertisement extols Dr Kina's New Discovery for consumption and related illnesses with claims of guaranteed cure and free trials at W A Hayes Drug Store. Also notes Dr Kings New Life Pills as a companion remedy and lists prices 50 cents and 1.00.
Asheville reports lintless cotton in Goose Creek field raising questions about future crops. Statesville coverage details Judge Coble ruling in the Caldwell Wilson case for the Railway Commission chairmanship. Raleigh obituary notes Dr. George W. Blacknall dies at 69 after two weeks illness. career as physician and hotel manager. revenue service official.
A runaway marriage occurred in El jlst with Joseph Hurst and Miss Salie Warren wed by Squire E L. Cooley. A storage barn near ee z Ee was burned, with fodder and produce lost and two horses escaping. Reports note many other items from local ads including DeWitt’s remedies, One Minute Cough Cure, and a railroad venture from Southern Pines to Hope Mills. The page also cites insurance agents in North Carolina and a cold cure via Laxative Bromo Quinone Tablets.
Hillsboro Drug Store now stocks a new Gate Of Town Commons line including stoves priced to 15 dollars. At the Corner offers Misses and Childs rubbers at twenty five cents per pair and a range of gaiters dress slippers and ladies footwear at low prices. We take what you have and give what you need.
On Wednesday December 15 1897 the Orange County Superior Court ordered the sale of land by John K Hughes executor at the Hillsboro courthouse. Two tracts are offered the Home Place of Thomas H H Welch and the Tinun Tract west of Home Place totaling 279 acres more or less. Terms: one third cash balance at 6 and 12 months with interest from sale day.
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