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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Oct 08, 1903

Page

2

Report on Orange County Finance Committee and notable trials

The Orange County Observer notes the Finance Committee report on the first page. Mrs Jefferson Davis in Brooklyn shows signs of improvement. Public interest runs high as Haywood and Tillman trials unfold in Raleigh and South Carolina, with speculation on murder in the first degree.

Orange County Jefferson Davis President Davis Brooklyn N. Y Haywood Raleigh Skinner Tillman South Carolina Gonzales

Dr King's New Discovery Saves Two From Dears

A letter from W K Haviland of Armonk New York describes a near fatal whooping cough attack to a child and a niece with advanced consumption. The medicine is praised as infallible for throat and lung diseases and is offered in 50 cent and one dollar bottles with trial bottles free.

W. K. Haviland Armonk N. Y W. A. Hayes

Counties Should Care for Their Own

Greensboro Telegram notes a Charlotte Observer editorial urging NC counties to provide temporary housing for the mentally ill until state facilities at Morganton can expand. While criticizes legislative gaps, it cautions against panic and praises ongoing improvements, suggesting local humane quarters as stopgaps.

Greensboro Telegram Charlotte Observer State Hospital Morganton North Carolina

A Cure For Dyspepsia Leads To Quick Recovery

Mrs W W Saylor of Hilliard Pa reports severe dyspepsia but is cured by Kodol Dyspepsia Cure. The ad claims loss of appetite, weakness, nervousness, headaches and stomach troubles vanish with Kodol. It presents natural digestion juices and tonic qualities and notes W A Hayes druggist sells it.

W. A. Hayes

North Carolina natives to reunite in Greensboro

The Atlanta News reports a Greensboro gathering for native non residents from North Carolina with events on October 12 and 15. About 150 Yar Heels live in Atlanta, and around sixty are expected to attend.

Greensboro Atlanta News N. C Atlanta

Foley's Honey and Tar Saves Life in Nebraska Wife

W. W. Baker of Plainview Nebraska writes his wife suffered lung trouble for fifteen years and after trying many remedies spent over 1000 without relief. A friend recommended Foley's Honey and Tar and it saved her life improving her health beyond a decade.

W. W. Baker Plainview, Neb Foley W. A. Hayes

Farmers in Cabarrus County struck by toxic river floodwater

In Cabarrus County the gold mining region floodwater from the wines contaminates fields, destroying soil fertility. Vegetation on overflowed land is reduced to nettles and poison vines, threatening farming viability.

Cabarrus County

Confederate Veterans Reunion Called in Raleigh October 20

Major General Julian S Carr orders a reunion of North Carolina Confederate Veterans in Raleigh on October 20 23 with a regular camp for veterans. Light refreshments will be provided and on October 21 a line of march will form and free admission to the State Fair grounds. That evening the Ladies Memorial Association Daughters of the Confederacy and the L O B Branch Camp will host a complimentary dinner.

Julian S. Carr Confederate Veterans of North Carolina Raleigh Ladies Memorial Association Daughters of the Confederacy L. O.B

Goop It Pays and Liquor Seizure Highlight NC News

A Chicago man extols kindness over real estate deeds and advocates Chamberlains Cough Remedy for colds. In Milton, Caswell County, Internal Revenue agents seized six thousand gallons of liquor worth nine thousand dollars from T. M. Angle's distillery, the largest NC seizure to date.

Chicago Chamberlain W. A. Hayes Internal Revenue Milton Caswell County North Carolina Starbuck T. M. Angle

Sums Up Salve and Bishop Ceremony in Mississippi

A Missouri reader praises Backlen's Arnica Salve curing a year-long sore and notes 25 cent price at W A Hayes drug store. Separate item: Rev Theodore Bratton consecrated Bishop of Mississippi at new St Andrews Church Jackson Mississippi on Tuesday September 29 with seven bishops present including Bishop Cheshire of North Carolina observed by attendees from across Mississippi.

Otto Dodd Pender, Mo W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store Theodore Bratton Raleigh N. C Mississippi New St. Andrews Church Jackson Mies Cheshire North Carolina Mississipp

Fall Fashion Says Women Will Return To Grandmothers Style

A fall fashion shift is announced featuring radical changes in women’s figures with sloping shoulders and long waists. The look aims to resemble grandmothers’ silhouettes, contrasting modern trends and drawing attention to evolving sartorial ideals.

Folay's Kidney Cure Mentioned by Dr Abernethy

Fragmentary quote about kidney cure and a historical notice cites Dr Abernethy praising Folay's Kidney Cure. W A Hayes is mentioned. The piece includes a dialect aside about war and loving enemies and attributes a saying to the Atlanta Constitution. The text blends medical claim and moral reflection.

Dr. Abernethy Folay W. A. Hayes Atlanta Constitution

Real estate sale under court order in Hillsboro

Under a Superior Court order in Grange County, the commissioner will sell at public auction at the Hillsboro courthouse on October 19, 1903, the Orange County Hillsboro township tract of about 20.66 acres. The land lies on Rocky Run, bounded by A J Gordon, M Ray, and W M Reeves, in foreclosure of a mortgage from Thomas H Thompson by M Gattis. The sale is for cash to the highest bidder.

Superior Court of Grange County 5. M. Gattis Thomas H. Thompson James Webb James Webb, Jr A. J. Gordon M. Ray W. M. Reeves Rocky Run

Devoe Paint Saves on Baldwinsville Churches

A Hillsboro letter reports three Baldwinsville churches receiving Devoe paint for parsonage and two churches. Estimates ranged 30 to 50 gallons with 22, 28, and 39 gallons used, claiming $4 to $5 saved per gallon. Total savings on three jobs projected at $125 to $150.

J. W. Goodman Hillsboro N.C Baldwinsville N. C Devoe Messrs Osterhoat & Lockwood Messrs. Klingerland & Shutter Episcopal Church F. W. Devoe & CO New York P.S Parks & Hedgpeth

Charlotte Tax Lists Show Strong Value Increase

Raleigh News and Observer notes Charlotte’s tax lists reflect a healthy rise in value from last year’s 8,416,596 to today’s 10,624,643, an increase of 2,208,047. Also mentions Chamberlains Cough Remedy claims and Greensboro Whitecake Mill plans with a 750000 annual payroll and 120000 spindles.

Raleigh News and Observer Charlotte Greensboro

De Witt Witch Hazel Salve and Rural Routes Note

De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve claims purity and authenticity against counterfeits. Rural mail routes in North Carolina number 400, with pay of 3690 each totaling about 240,000 dollars. Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois credits Foley’s Honey and Tar for bronchitis relief after twenty years, per W A Hayes. Treasury reports 60,396,674 net revenue and 506,099,007 expenditures.

North Carolina Minerva Smith Danville, Ill Foley W. A. Hayes Treasury Roberts United States

Land sale notices from Hillsboro and Orange County estates

On October 19 1903 at Hillsboro court house door a tract of 175 acres in Orange County will be sold at public auction to settle debts of the late J B Lynch. One third cash, installments at 6 and 12 months with interest. This notice dated October 18 1902. Also October 20 1903 sale of Hillsboro water grist mill on Eno river with four acres. mill and dwelling included. Details and terms to be announced. information available from attorney S. M.gatlis.

Court House Hillsboro N. Y J. Lynch Lizzie Parish Elmore , Faucett Frank Cameron Superior Court Orange County M. Gattis N. C Eno River M. Gattiss Jackson Crabtree State OF North Groumaly Sterling Ruffin D. H. Hamilton, Jr B. R. Webb Edmund Ruffin D. J. Ruffin T. Kk. Gwynn Elizabeth G. Hayden James A. Hayden Roulhac Ruffin, Jr Edith K. Ruffin Superior Court of Said County D. H. Hamilton

Foley's Honey and Tar Cures Colds Fast

An old reliable remedy by W. A. Hayes claims to shorten colds and prevent serious outcomes such as pneumonia bronchitis or consumption. The product Foley's Honey and Tar is described as safe without opiates and non constipating.

Foley W. A. Hayes

Sheriff Sims Fails to Assign Assets in Per gon County

Ex sheriff John R Sims of Pergon county has made no assignment for the benefit of creditors. G D Neal and John E Harris are named as assignees Liabilities are listed as 12000 assets not stated It is said Sims turned over all his property to the assignees

John R. Sims Pergon County G. D. Neal John E. Harris

Dietine Invites Disease and Dyspepsia Cure Claim

Dietine invites disease says starvation weakens the system and Kodol Dyspepsia Care enables digestion of wholesome foods. It claims to cure indigestion and stomach troubles by digesting what you eat and making the stomach sweet. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.

W. A. Hayes

Confessions and Cure Claims for Electric Bitters

A Wake Arkansas pastor Rev John S Cox credits twelve years of Yellow Jaundice relief to Electric Bitters. An Arkansas farmer and Raleigh merchant W A A Hayes promote the remedy for liver kidney and stomach issues while a Spanish American War tale by Ensign Worth Bagley’s brother notes optimism amid hardship.

John S. Cox Wake, Ark W. A. A. Hayes W. B. Bagley Raleigh Ensign Worth Bagley North Carolina Mr. Bagley

De Witt's Little Early Risers PIll Ad Review

An 19th century advertisement extols De Witt's Little Early Risers as a perfect powder for cleansing the system improving liver action clearing complexion and curing headaches. It cites a testimonial from Bob Moore of Lafayette Indiana praising the pill as gentler than others. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist.

de Witt Bob Moore Lafayette Ind W. A. Hayes

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Hillsborough N. Cc Pusitishep Joseph A. Harris Dears Grove Gabe Real Estate John Wesley C. de Witt W.A. Hayes Hayes Fae Geist Mill M. L. Taylor & Sister Mrr. D. Kauble Nevada G.O. Dewitt & CO Thedford Caroline Martin Parkersburg W. Va Bright William Coffman Marbiehead, Il Se ’S Citats Hillsboro Township John Kirkland Joseph H. Murray A. ‘I’. Jasper Murray & Jasper A. J. Wellington Southern Broken Stone Company John Kirkland, J. P Eee Plants Continental Plany CO Kitrrrevy Aprank Nash J Liaw Hillsboro, N Dr. Stradwian W. Gralan Oxford, N. O Person Durham Gran Supreme Court Gattis State John W.graham Paur Gosanam Graham Hillsboro, N.C Granville Por Spurgeon Dunvisr Churton Parks & Wedgpeth’s Nor Barbesah Sol Western Nor Carolisa Eyzal Asheville, Hot Springs Messonville Wayneaville Tr Lakes Toxaway Faifieiaoodshire Legant Ros Superb H. Hardwic Biodcw David A. Bayes Draggist
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