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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Nov 19, 1896
Page
2
Gov. Carr proclaims November 26 as Thanksgiving Day. State returns show Bryan 174,488. McKinley 155,222. Bryan’s majority 19,266. Russell about 3,000. Guthrie around 36,000.
The 95 legislature changed the governor inauguration from the first Monday in January to the third Wednesday after that Monday. Next year January 20 will host the oath of office for newly elected state officers.
North Carolina enjoys a reputation for health and longevity with 350000 names on registration lists and 273612 poll taxed residents. An article urges care for croup in young mothers citing Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as safe and effective. It notes California’s 50000 voter margin against woman suffrage and cites Utah Colorado Wyoming voting for Bryan.
The page contains an arnica salve advertisement promising cures for cuts bruises and skin eruptions with a money back guarantee and a 25 cent price. It also notes General Nelson A Miles urging a 325 525 garrison at Wilmington N C and promotes a kidney cure sold by W A Hayes with claims of rapid relief. Additionally shipments of vegetables from New Bern to Northern markets are reported.
News notes include Hon. Thomas Settle stepping back from a Kitchin seat bid, the State Geological Survey renewing near Morehead City to map the eastern counties, and a level line across the state starting at the coast. Legislative party strength estimate shows Republicans 66 with Democrats and Populists split. Congress and senatorial races draw attention amid fusion talk over silver. A Cuban insurrection tally cites about 45 000 insurgent and 210 000 Spanish troops under General Lee and Grant comparisons. A testimonial for Chamberlain Pain Balm claims quick relief and value.
Stains at the head quotes from J A Bogel of Shreveport and J F Campbell of Safford praising Dr King’s New Discovery for coughs consumption and colds. It has a quarter century tested record and free trials at W A Hayes Drug Store. Also notes retirement pressure on four U S Senators and a bid for Hill’s replacement. A honeycomb remark from Brother Watkins appears.
Wheat 75 85 cts per bushel. corn 40 cts. oats 35 cts. meal 50 60 cts. Bacon 1 10 cts. flour 4 5.50 per barrel. Tallow 4 5 cts. beeswax 20 cts. butter 15 20 cts. Rags 12 12 cts per dozen. hides 3 6 cts per lb. Chickens 10 20 cts. geese 40 cts per lb. Wool 18 20 cts washed. 10 cts unwashed. Coffee 15 25 cts. sugar 5 6 cts per lb. Demand noted for country produce.
North Carolina reports detail Johnston county Democratic support and a 1600 margin for Watson. Goose Creek conservatives vow straight Democratic votes. Richmond reveals post election talk of negro magistrates. anecdote on voting. Concord notes egg shipments and mobility of the Cabarrus poultry trade. A Raleigh scholar, George S. Fraps, earns Johns Hopkins honors after A. & M. study. Greensboro and a Supreme Court ruling affect a Southern Railway freight case. Caroline Earnhardt, 108, highlighted among colorful city crowds. Cuban soldiers on the Southern Railroad en route to Jacksonville precede transfer of U S regulars to Florida stations.
The newly elected Constables and Justices of the Peace for Hillsboro Cedar Grove Little River Chapel Hill and Bingham Townships are listed with party affiliations. Also a reflective prose piece MADAME JEAN contrasts inner life with outward polish. In Kentucky Frankfort counts McKinley Hobart electoral votes with McKinley’s margin at 258.
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