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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Nov 24, 1904

Page

2

Wilkes and district shifts noted in Salisbury Law

The Orange County Observer reports on the Salisbury Law noting Wilkes County’s likely transfer from the Eighth to the Fifth Congressional District. It cites W W Kitchin’s margin of 4954 and comments on Democratic turnout and indifference affecting election results. It also mentions General F C Ainsworth’s report on a roster of Union and Confederate officers and governors’ cooperation.

Wilkes County F. C. Ainsworth Army Congress

New Discovery Cures Coughs and Colds Claims

Disastrous wrecks and rail risks blamed on carelessness, but Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption Coughs and Colds saves lives. Mrs Lois Cragg of Dorchester Mass is cited as a life saved by the remedy offered by W A Hayes Druggist. Price 50c and 1.00. Trial bottles free.

Dr. King Lois Cragg Dorchester Mass

Signs of race life in peril fade in public views

In a Greensboro Telegram captioned piece discussions across the nation show fear of race death being delayed. Chicago women push a law to grant a premium for each child born while a Nebraska professor calls for four children per family to sustain the normal growth rate. The discourse suggests the race is not ready to end itself.

Republic Chicago Nebraska

Chamberlains Pain Balm Promises Quick Relief

The Best LINIMENT Chamberlains Pain Balm is touted as the best liniment on the market by Post & Bliss of Georgia Vermont. It claims to heal cuts and bruises promptly and provides quick relief from rheumatic pains. It is said to be valuable for deep seated pains such as lame tack and chest pains and is sold by W A Hayear, a druggist.

Chamberlain Post & Bliss Georgia

Cotton harvest boosts local debt relief says Wilson Times

The article notes Bennett Buallock’s son in Old Fields has picked 42 bales from 35 acres and expects 6 more. W R Hinnant of Boyett's has gathered 13 bales from 11 acres. The yields are described as normal and are seen helping farmers near by pay off debts as cotton is marketed.

Wilson Times Bennett Buallock Old Fields W. R. Hinnant Boyett’s

Anxious Moments and Notable Garden Yields

Anxious moments arise when children fall ill and a household relies on Foley's Honey and Tar as a trusted remedy despite concerns it contains opiates. The Cuba soil yields prolific cabbages and rapid harvests with radishes in 14 to 18 days, lettuce in five weeks, and corn giving three crops yearly, while sweet potatoes thrive year round.

Cuba

Poor Show at Academy of Music Angers Durham Readers

A Durham audience endured almost two hours of Alice Where Art Thou, described by the Durham Sun as a poor show. Readers defend Hillsboro residents and denounce the Sun’s critic, suggesting the writer owes an apology for insulting Morrisville and other towns along the tour.

Durham Academy of Music Hillsboro Morrisville Cary Durham Sun Robinson Sun The

Official Vote of 1958 Senatorial District Results

The 19th Senatorial District Boards of Elections met in Hillsboro on November 17 to compare county results. Foushee leads Turner across Alamance Caswell Durham and Orange counties with totals 5444 5488 13550 and 3587 respectively. majorities shown. Also notes corn production in 1904 at about 2.453 billion bushels.

J. H Blackman Alamance A. Y. Kerr Caswell F. J. Terry Durham J. D. Webb Orange Hillsboro Alamance County Howard A Foushee J. A. Torrentive Devereux Turner Alson B. Nicholson Caswell County Foushee Turrentine Turner Nicholson Durham County Department of Agricultue

A Policeman's Testimony on Foley's Honey and Tar

Nashua Iowa night policeman J N Patterson recalls a severe winter cough and lung ailment. After trying six advertised remedies and seeing two doctors with no relief a friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar and two thirds of a bottle cured him. He calls it the greatest cough and lung medicine in the world.

J. N. Patterson Nashua Foley C. D. Jonee

Proverb on Democratic guard duties compared to a sick horse

A Raleigh Times quip likens the Democratic party to a sick horse at a crossroads store. It mocks parties swayed by many remedies and suggests self serving guard duties lead to downfall. The comparison hinges on the notion that too many conflicting cures doom the patient.

Foley’s Kidney Cure Praise From Illinois User

P H Daffy of Ashley Illinois reports taking two bottles of Foley s Kidney Care and says it helped more than any other medicine. He states the remedy cured him after he was unable to get up and describes relief after starting treatment. C D Jones.

P. H. Daffy Ashley Illinois Foley C.D. Jones

Ke Our Fall and Winter Millinery Now Open for Inspection

Ke Our Fall and Winter-Millinery is now ready for inspection. We bought the latest styles and best quality. The finest hats trimmed and untrimmed, Veils and Veiling, Flowers and Ribbons, fancy collars, trimmings for shirt waists, handkerchiefs, combs, jewelry, and a complete stock of every first-class millinery item. Out of town orders filled promptly. Mrs M L Taylor and Sister.

M. L. Taylor & Sister

Runaway Bicycle Injury Cured by Amica Salve in Four Years

A bicycle accident in Franklin Grove Illinois left J. B. Orner with a stubborn leg cut that resisted doctors and remedies for four years. Later Back len's Amica Salve cured the wound and is advertised for burns scalds skin eruptions and piles at W. A. Hayes' Drug Store.

J. B. Orner Franklin Grove Ill W. A. Hayes

Land Sale Under Judgment In Special Proceedings

In Hillsboro on December 5, 1904 a 75 acre land tract will be offered at the courthouse door subject to Miley Green estate. The parcel borders Jesse W. Cole, C W G Holt, Mrs. Jus Day, and Mrs. K. Morehead. Terms: one-third cash, balance in 6 and 12 months with interest. title retained until purchase money is paid. E A Dickson, Commissioner.

A. J. Muffin H. W. Webb Mil Y Grees Gaston Green Sai Gaston Green Court House Hillsboro Miley Green Jesse W. Colé C W

Mortgagee to Sell 75 Acre Lot in Orange County Land Sale

By authority assign, mortgage deed of WE Lineberry and Margaret A Lineberry to John A Suite, recorded in Orange County. The Hillsboro court house door December 5, 1904, sale for cash of 75 acre tract in Grange County Bingham Township on Newdope waters, to satisfy mortgage and costs. This November 1, 1904. John A. Sult, Mortgagee.

WE. Lineberry Margaret A. Linberry John A. Suite Office of Register For Deeds Orange County Court House Hillsboro Grange County Bingham ‘S New Dope Lot No. 1 Lot No. 2 John A. Sult

Public Auction Sale of Chapel Hill Township Lands 1904

Under order of the Superior Court in Grange County the commissioner will sell at public auction the Kirkland estate in Chapel Hill Township Orange County. On December 1 1904 at 12 o'clock noon two tracts are offered 60 acres bounded by Cate Bishop Andrews and Weaver and 97 1 2 acres bounded by Kirkland Webb and Andrews among others. Proceeds to be divided. Terms: one third cash with balance in 6 and 12 months with interest on deferred payments. November 1 1904. Co. D Kirkland Commissioner.

Superior Court of Grange County C. D. Kirkla J. W. Kirkland 2. D. Kirkland Chapel Hill Township Orange County KR. O. Cate Bishop GC. F. Andrews Win. Weaver C.D Kirkland Lt. Kirkland Mary ©. Andrews

Local items from Hillsboro and vicinity in 1904

Cotton prices linger around nine and a quarter cents per pound at Hillaboro. Mr. and Mrs. A F Goodman visit their son the Rev J W Goodman at the Presbyterian manse then return to Rowan county near China Grove. Mr T Norfleet Webb rents the Cameron residence, to move in after Mr William B Shepard departs for Edenton. On Saturday, November 19, two elderly residents celebrate birthdays, Sterling Roffin aged 87 and Maria Nash aged 85. Invitations are received for the marriage of Mary Burton Rosemond to William Franklin Sider at Hillsboro on November 30 1904. Sheriff S W Andrews, newly elected, is securing a home for his family near town and plans to rent Dr John Berry's farm east of Hillsboro. Township Constable H Scott Cates will serve as deputy. The 1904 tax book will be handled by Sheriff Hughes, keeping office work light before fall.

A. F. Goodman J. W. Goodman Sterling Roffin Maria Nash J. B. Rosemond Mary Burton William Franklin Sider Hillsborough N. C Jacob B. Rosemond Salisbury S. W. Andrews John Berry Hillsboro Hughes Andrews H. Scott Cates

Cotton prosperity quoted by business man in World’s Work

A North Carolina business figure cited in the World’s Work predicts cotton at 10 cents a pound for ten years would restore the South to prewar prosperity, arguing no industry yields as high returns for capital and intelligence. He asserts the era of low prices is gone and the South is rising as the nation’s most prosperous region.

Charlotte Chronicle North Carolina South Chronicle Cofton

Dr King’s New Life Pill Promises Cure for All Ages

A terse ad extols a universal remedy sold at W A Hayes' Drug Store. It claims the pill cures a range of maladies from dye pepsia and jaundice to fever and constipation, emphasizing disregard for age in its effectiveness and urging purchase.

Cuba gains solid self rule and strong economy, observers say

The New Republic is prospering beyond founders’ hopes. The Cuban Republic proves capable of local self government and sustains an ample tariff and internal resources. Supporters in Atlanta praise Cuba as an independent, financially steady nation with robust revenue to cover government expenses.

Atlanta Journal Cuba

Payrsicians Prescrips Foley Honey and Tar Endorsed

Broad minded physicians preserve Foley's Honey and Tar as a safe reliable remedy for throat and lung troubles. C. D. Jones endorses this medicine.

Foley C. D. Jones

Thomas Wins With 5,000 Vote Lead Across District

Official results show Congress candidate Thomas with a 5,000 plus majority. Telegraphed from the county chairman and received yesterday indicate he more than doubles his opponent and leads his ticket in most counties, drawing solid Democratic support and cross party backing.

New Bern Journal Thomas

Paint and beauty standards spark sharp remark

A New York press quote insults women by saying few are uglier than they paint their faces, reflecting controversial views on appearance and media discourse.

N. Y

Local Notes From Hillsboro and Nearby Areas

The North Carolina Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church South will convene at Henderson on Wednesday, November 80. Miss Annie Graham leaves for Williamston Mass to visit. Major John W. Graham accompanies her. Joe Fawcett, a Black man, convicted of arson at Burlington, NC, sentenced to be hanged. New county and township officers will qualify in December with S W Andrews as Sheriff and Calvin R Parish as Treasurer. new County Commissioners named.

North Carolina Methodial Episcopal Church South Henderson A. Y. Kerr Caswell Democrat Yanceyville Kerr Board of Elections Canwenl Hillsboro Annie Graham Williamston Mass John W. Graham Washington City Bellevue Manufacturing Company Old Town Joe Fawcetti Burlington N. c Graham E.S Parker, Jr J. Elmer Lung S. W. Andrews Chapel Hill Calvin R Parish J. F. McAdams Cheek’s Township Joseph W. Pickett Cedar Grove Township Sterling Browning Eso Township

Watermelon Feast Amid Winter Snowstorm in Salisbury

Mrs J F Stansil hosted a Sunday gathering as wind rain and snow battered Salisbury. A large watermelon arrived from Atwell township and debuted firm and luscious, preserved by Rowan farmers for Christmas. C D Jones mentions Foley’s Honey and Tar for coughs.

Salisbury J. F. Stansil Atwell Township

Durham man visits after attack and operation

Mr. John T. Hogan of University Station was in Durham this week. He has not fully recovered from a recent attack that required an operation. He comes to Durham weekly for physician examinations.

Durham Recorder John T. Hogan University Station Durham

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Orange County Observer Hillsborough, N. C Pustisoen Joseph A. Harris W. W. Kitchin Kia Blackburn Greensboro Telegram C.D Joner Castorisa Ae Raleigh Times Cross-Roads Democratic Party Cross Roads Imes Sewin New York Chili St. Louis Atlalta, Gan Cali Wye Brace Sale OF Land Hillaboro Hollister Rocky Mountain Golden Health Houverse Dive Company Madison Wis Cardui Chattanooga Tenn Cardus Foley's Preane Nasi Attorney-At-Lay Hillsboro, N P 7 Ludwig W. Grahan Oxford, N Person Granville Sas Supreme Court Hillsboro, N. C John Ww. Graham Paul Sramay Graham & Graham Attorneys Alamang Durham, Granville, Perso Oran Spurgeon Hill&boro Churton Street Ovg Parks & Nedgpeth PBS Lass Myriends Gaither Collins Alvin R. Parish H. L. Parish King Street HH. LL. Parish New York State Franklin” “Sporting Virginia Hf. L. Parish J. S. Sparexon Scot Paul GC. Colins Bank of Orange KE. M.armfield Shepperd Stradwvick D.hamilton T. Notfleet Webby JS. Spurgeon O. Forrest S. M. Galt C A. Scot C. A. McDade Was Bitlsbor Yi A. Hayes
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