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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 06, 1894
Page
3
A fragmented note outlines inverted advertising rates and office procedures for publication. It references pricing blocks such as 31.00 and 50e and mentions the need to invert for the first sequence. The text cites office handling by ObsSERVER and DNTY.
Local notices recap elections and party tickets with names including Parks and Vreeland, plus editorials on schedules and post routes. Advertisements promote Sparks' Big Shows with performances in Hillsboro, plus medicine and patent remedies from Greensboro druggists and a horse oil product.
A moral refined afternoon performance for ladies and children. Free street parade daily at 12 featuring Sparks Celebrated Brass Band.
The scene covered the installation of Rev. H. S. Bradshaw as pastor of Fairfield Presbyterian Church by Rev. S. O. Hall and his later installation at Hillsboro Presbyterian Church with charges from Revs. Craig and Hall. Also noted is the death of Mr. Thomas J. Freeland, aged about 48, a Mexican veteran, buried by Eagle Lodge No. 71 with services led by Revs. Caviness and Taylor. Mention of Ayer’s Sarsaparilla advertising its proven reputation and firm guarantees.
Swain Kirkland announces his bid for a seat in the North Carolina General Assembly. He says he has been solicited by the best colored men across Orange County and will campaign openly, promising to be seen and heard throughout the race.
Revenue officials seized the registered distillery of James A. Cheek west of town on a Friday evening amid allegations of gross irregularities. The operation, one of the largest in the area, reportedly used incorrect books entry by Cheek’s son. A tax notice and public speaking events followed, with candidates like A W Graham and Senator Thomas J Jarvis scheduled to speak in nearby towns in October.
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