Hillsborough Gossip and Political Outlook in 1903
The Orange County Observer reports a Greensboro reunion with Gen M W Ransom presiding and Dr A C Dixon preaching. Hon R B Glenn announces candidacy for North Carolina governor at the Democratic State Convention. State Treasurer Lacy notes progress toward debt reduction next year and favorable sheriff tax settlements with no suits needed, though threats were made.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Greensboro
M. W. Ransom
A. ‘C Dixon
Gen. Ransom
R. B. Glenn
Glenn
Lacy
New Discovery Aids Severe Coughs and Lung Ailments
A Armonk New York resident recounts saving his daughter's life from a near fatal whooping cough and bronchitis with Dr King's New Discovery. He notes a niece with advanced consumption recovered, praising the remedy as unmatched for throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles are free, with guaranteed 50 cent to 1 dollar sizes offered by local druggist W A Hayes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
W. A. Hayes
Hillsboro Then and Now in Monroe Journal
In Hillsboro the town endures with unchanged town life and tradition. The piece notes the same population, the old town clock from 1775, a frugal editor on leave, a lifelong Register of Deeds since 1868, and cobblestones laid by Cornwallis still in use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hillsboro
Monroe Journal
Cornwallis
A Cure For Dyspepsia and New Rural Routes
A testimonial for Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claims it completely cured severe dyspepsia and stomach troubles for Mrs. W W of Saylor Hilliard Pa. It touts Kodol as natural digestive juices with tonic properties and cleansing effects. Also notes September expansion of rural free delivery routes with about fifteen new routes in North Carolina.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes
North Carolina
Foley's Honey and Tar credited with saving a life
Plainview Nebraska resident recounts spending over $1000 on doctors for fifteen years of lung trouble before Foley's Honey and Tar provided relief and better health. The letter also notes Wake Superior Court has no docket for twelve divorce cases at the next term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W. Baker
Plainview, Neb
Ariend
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Wake Superior Court
Minerva Smith
Danville, Ill
Address to Law Class at Chapel Hill by Congressman Thomas
Honorable Charles R. Thomas of Newbern spoke to the University of North Carolina law class at Chapel Hill on September 24, praising its instructors Judge Mackae and Dr. Raffin. He discussed the opportunities of the profession and offered advice on becoming a successful lawyer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chapel Hill
N. C
Charles R. Thomas
Newbern
The
State University
Congress
Thomas
Mackae
Raffin
Goop It Pays and Kindness as Community Guide
A Chicago man extols deeds of kindness over real estate, urging gentle action and sympathy. The note claims cheerful words and support improve lives and cites Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy as a trusted cure, sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist, for colds and pneumonia prevention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
W. A. Hayes
Two Castwell County Women Reported Long Lives
Dr Harvey Robinson notes Peggy Murray near Tony Caswell county is 120 years old and has a son over 73. He also cites Mrs Malone near Corbett Caswell county who is 93 and frail with poor eyesight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harvey Robinson
Peggy Murray
Tony
Caswell County
Malone
Corbett
Murray
A Love Letter on Bucklen's Arnica Salve Sale
A Missouri reader from Pender writes of a yearlong sore that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured. He notes the product as the best salve on earth and mentions 25 cents at W A Hayes' drug store.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Otto Dodd
Pender
W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store
Fifty prisoners await trial at New Hanover Superior Court
The Wilmington Star reports that fifty inmates are in jail awaiting the next term of New Hanover County Superior Court. The figures reflect pretrial detention in the county jail as the court calendar advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilmington Star
New Hanover County
NotJare Quinine Tonic Mislabeling Questioned
The State Superintendent finds one power in North Carolina 478 libraries in rural public schools under the 1901 act and 67 established under the 1903 act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
North Carolina
Durham physician Dr. Thomas Vickers dies at home
Dr. Thomas Vickers longtime Durham physician now resident in Mebane died at his Mebane home at 9 p m Tuesday September 22 from heart disease. He leaves a wife and two sons. Noted physician Dr Abernethy warned of danger when life is at risk and Foley s Kidney Cure is mentioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Abernethy
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Thomas Vickers
Durham
Mebane
Real Estate Auction Under Orange County Court Order
By order of the Superior Court of Orange County the sale of a tract of land in Hillsboro township is set for October 19, 1903 at the courthouse. The property lies along Rocky Run, adjoining A J Gordon M Ray and W M Reeves, totaling about 20.66 acres. Sale follows foreclosure of a mortgage from August 1901 by Thomas H Thompson and wife to S M Gattis. Commission by Co R Parish.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Superior Court of
Orange County
S. M. Gattis
Thomas H. Thompson
James Webb
A. J. Gordon
M. Ray
W. M. Reeves
Rocky Run
Office of the Register of Deeds
Co. R. Parish
Letter on paint costs from Devoe and Co
A Hillsboro letter from F W Devoe & Co. argues against cheap paint mixtures. It asserts honest Devoe paint lasts longer and costs less over time, while cheaps paints require more gallons and labor. The note mentions Parks and Hedgpeth selling their paint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
D. C. Parks
Hillsboro
N. C
Devoe
F. W. Devoe & CO
New York
P.S Parks & Hedgpeth
Churton Street
Parks & Hedgpeth
Georgia style law test in North Carolina
Gastonia notes a test of the va grancy law will come from Raleigh as cases are prepared, with convictions requiring a clear case. The Georgia experience is cited, and supporters say the law will push idle loafers to take work in towns or countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Raleigh
Georgia
Chamberlains Cough Remedy Promoted For Colds
Classic remark on repetition leads to praising Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds and coughs. It counters tendencies toward pneumonia and is described as pleasant and safe to take. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Wesley
Wesley
Chamberlain
W. A. Hayes
Southern mills surpass Northern in cotton consumption in 1903
In the year ending August 81 1903 Southern mills consumed 2,000,729 bales of cotton, compared with 1,967,635 bales by Northern mills. This marks the first time Southern consumption has led the industry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Mills
Northern Mills
De Witts Witch Hazel Salve claims unique healing mark
An advertisement touts De Witts Witch Hazel Salve as the only pure witch hazel salve. It brands competitors as counterfeit and credits E. C. De Witt with invention while naming W. A. Hayes as the seller for relief from burns bruises sores and bleeds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witts
de Witt
E. C. de Witt
de Wit
W. A. Hayes
Hayes
Caldwell county tragedy prompts debt worry as suicide endures
A Caldwell county man killed himself reportedly due to debt pressures. The piece notes financial distress as the apparent motive and references related remarks from a Michigan enterprise and a London temperance context. It also advertises Foley's Honey and Tar as a cough remedy without graphic detail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Statesville
Caldwell County
Sale of 175 Acre Land Tract in Hillsboro Estate Case
On October 19, 1903, at Hillsboro court house door, S J Lynch estate land near Hillsboro will be sold to the highest bidder. The 175 acre tract borders Lizzie Parish Elmore Faucett Frank Cameron and others. Sold under Orange County Superior Court order to raise assets for debts. Terms: one-third cash, balance in equal installments at 6 and 12 months with interest from sale date. October 18, 1903. 5. M. Gattis Administrator and Commissioner.
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Court House
Hillsboro
N.C
S. J. Lynch
Lizzie Parish
Elmore Faucett
Frank Cameron
Superior Court of
Orange County
M. Gattis
Sere
North Carolina
Superior Court
Sterling Ruffin
D. H. Hamilton, Jr
B. R. Webb
Edmund Ruffin
D. T. Ruffin
T. 2. Gwynn
Elizabeth G. Hayden
James A. Hayden
Rodhac Ruffin, Jr
Edith K. Ruffin
Tech
Said County
N. C
D. H. Hamilton
P. A. Royster
James A. Wilkerson
Cedar Grove Township
John H. Hughes
F. L. Warren
Ephraim Norris
John K. Hughes
Fall and winter illness warning with herbal remedy
An old advertisment-style note warns that fall colds may linger into winter risking pneumonia bronchitis or consumption. It touts Foley's Honey and Tar as quick acting safe and non-opiate with no constipation. The piece also notes the Ernest Haywood murder trial in Raleigh postponed and set for Thursday October 1 with defense ready.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Ernest Haywood
Ludlow Skinner
Raleigh
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Relief
Dretine invites disease to cure dyspepsia by allowing digestion of any wholesome food. The ad stresses that milk and toast are no longer necessary and claims Kodol Digestive Cure digests what you eat, making the stomach sweet and treating indigestion and stomach troubles. Sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Hayes, Draggiat
D. Kauble
Nevada
E. O. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
W. A. Hayes
New Stock of Spring and Summer Millinery Arrives
Our new stock offers latest styles in hats bonnets ribbons feathers and trimmings for ladies and children. A full line of notions dress trimmings jewelry tab belts shirt waist sets and more. Public invited to inspect goods. mail orders receive immediate attention from Mrs M L Taylor and sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. L. Taylor & Sister
Electric Bitters credited with curing long illness
Reverend John S. Cox of Wake Ark testifies after twelve years of yellow jaundice that Electric Bitters cured him. The ad urges Electric Bitters for liver and kidney trouble, stomach disorder and general debility, guaranteed by W A A Hayes, Druggist, price 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John S. Cox
Wake
Ark
W. A. A. Hayes
Prohibition Democrat Hinted by Warrenton Paper
The Salisbury Sun cites a prominent eastern North Carolina politician confirming moves to back L Banks Holt, a leading Southern manufacturer, as a gubernatorial contender. A fifteenth candidate may emerge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salisbury Sun
L. Banks Holt
South
North Carolina
Sun
Warrenton
De Witts Little Early Risers Pill Claim
A testimonial from Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana hails De Witts Little Early Risers as the perfect liver stimulant and bile cleanser, contrasting them with other pills that gripe and sicken. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
de Witt
Bob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
W. A. Hayes
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Drath
Castor
Reidsville
Grove
Cord
Gastonia
London
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Caroline Martin
Parkersburg
W. Va
Bright
William Coffman
Marblehead
Wisston
Gram
Orange Country
Hillsboro Township
John Kirkland
Josep H. Murray
A. T. Jasper
Murray & Jasper
A. J. Wellington
Southern Broken Stone Company
John Kirkland, J. P
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Dr. Strudwig
Wick’s
W. Graham
Oxford, N. c
Orange Person
Granville
Supreme Court
Sarfis
Hillsboro, N
John W.graham
Paul C
Ratan
Ee & Graham
Attorneys-At-Law
Alamance
Person and
Orange
D. J
Spurgeon
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Lake Toxaway
Europe
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Waynesville
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Lakes Toxaway
Fairfield
Rockies
Southern Railway
H. Hardwick
L Rass
Washington, D. C
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