In Memoriam Major George P Collins at St Matthew's Church
At a 1903 Vestry meeting the St Matthew's Parish records a tribute to Major George P Collins. The Confederate Army officer and Pettigrew’s Brigade quartermaster is commended for devout service. The rector to notify Collins family and an obituary notice to Orange County Observer will be published.
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St. Matthew's Church
S. Paxson Watters
D. H. Hamilton
John W. Graham
William A. Hayes
E A. Rosewond
Sterling Raffin
James Webb
St. Matthew’s Parish
George P. Collins
Servants of God
Episcopal Church
Pettigrew
Kirkland
Orange County Observer
Reunion of North Carolina native sons and daughters held in Greensboro
The Greensboro reunion of non resident NC native sons and daughters Oct 12 13 was a great success. The piece argues in favor of dispersing African Americans to the North, citing a Boston clearing house idea and urging broader relocation to change northern views. It quotes the Windsor Ledger on distance and personal contact shaping attitudes.
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Native Sons and Daughters of
North Carolina
Greensboro
Boston
Windsor Ledger
New Discovery Aids Severe Coughs and Lung Ailments
A testimonial from Armonk New York reports a child nearly fatally struck by whooping cough and bronchitis surviving after use of Dr King s New Discovery. The writer cites a niece with advanced consumption who recovered. Describes the medicine as a universal remedy for throat and lung diseases. Trial bottles free. 50c and 1.00 bottles guaranteed by W A Hayes Druggist.
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W. K. Haviland
Armonk
N. Y
W. A. Hayes
Illicit Whiskey Trade Seen Surging Under Watts Dr 2s
The Greensboro Record reports concern that rather than curb illegal distilling the Watts Dr area is breeding more illicit whiskey makers. One man’s fear of corn juice shortages fuels risk taking and many imitate him, leaving woods full of distillers. Enforcing the law rigidly is seen as the solution, but civil officers are doubted to act.
A Cure For Dyspepsia
A testimonial from Mrs W W Saylor of Hilliard Pa praising Kodol Dyspepsia Cure for curing dyspepsia and related stomach troubles. The ad notes the product contains natural digestive juices and tonic properties and is sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. W.saylor
Hilliard
W. A. Hayes
Bynum gift to university for gymnasium noted
The gift by ex Judge W. P. Bynum of Charlotte of 25000 dollars to the University for a gymnasium is described as characteristic of his reserved yet generous nature. He is among the first and most liberal contributors whenever a worthy cause opens a subscription list.
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W. P. Bynum
Charlotte
University
Plainview Woman Recovers After Foley’s Honey and Tar Remedy
W W Baker of Plainview Nebraska writes that his wife suffered lung trouble for fifteen years and spent over $1000 with no relief. A friend’s suggestion of Foley’s Honey and Tar restored her health and hope, yielding better health than in ten years.
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W. W. Baker
Plainview, Neb
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Methodist Orphanage Chapel Nears Completion in Raleigh
Work on the Methodist Orphanage at Raleigh advances quickly with the chapel nearing completion. Officials say the building will be ready in November and praise it as one of the best in the state, noting W. J. Hicks of the Oxford Orphanage as an expert.
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Raleigh
W. J. Hicks
Oxford
Fal Court Term Opens With Light Docket In Orange
Superior Court of Orange convenes Monday October 19 with Judge O H Aller presiding. Jurors listed include R I Murdock Jackson Crabtree Harry L Holden John S Morrow W P Cates C R Lassiter W P Cates John H Toler Ann S L Ray H M Melver J T Durham Arch A Lynch W J Workman W T Bacon D A McLennad A B Womble I J Kirkland A S Lloyd John W Dickson John E Hanner James Riley H C McCauley F J Eubanks H H McKee W Jesse Morrow W P Brewer D W Dickey S W Craterfield S F Thompson John L Monk J T Wilson J C Brown David Thompson J W Dodson D C Parks C W Yates
Good deeds outshine deeds in real estate says local man
A Chicago resident urges kindness over property deeds and urges cheer, urging gentle acts and support. He credits Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for colds with no pneumonia risk, noting it has helped him many times. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
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Chicago
Chamberlain
W. A. Hayes
John Wesley
Cotton Yields Fall Across Johnston County Farms
Progress notes show major drop in cotton output with James H. Poll expecting 75 bales instead of 100 on his Johnston county farm. T B Parker reports yields around 75 to 80 percent of last year, possibly lower with early frost. Two to three weeks late across sections.
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James H. Poll
Johnston County
T. B. Parker
Arnica Salve Credited With Curing Sore Year Claim
Otto Dodd of Pender Missouri writes that Bucklen's Arnica Salve cured a year long ugly sore and calls it the best Salve on earth. A Philadelphia Press quip contrasts with a cartoonish exchange about meals and wood, reflecting humorous social chatter.
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Otto Dodd
Pender, Mo
W. A
You Know You ARE What TAKING When you take Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic
The ad proclaims the tonic contains plain iron and quinine in a tasteless form with no cure and no pay. Superintendent Hicks reports Oxford Orphan Asylum now has 247 pupils and sits at full capacity.
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Grove
Hicks
Oxford Orphan Asylum
Notable Deaths and Medical Advice Highlighted
Dr Abernethy warns that kidney ailments threaten life while Foley s Kidney Cure is touted as restoring kidney health. The obituary notes General Bradley T Johnson of Confederate fame died Monday morning October 5 at his son s Rock Castle home in Goochland County Virginia.
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Dr. Abernethy
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Bradley T. Johnson
Rock Castle
Goochland County
Prices of Farm Stuffs and Commodities Listed
A historical market notice lists numerous farm goods with price ranges per unit. Wheat and corn measured by bushel, oats and meal per bushel, pork and bacon by pound, flour by barrel, and various dairy and farm products with quoted cents or dollars. General statement that all kinds of country produce are in good demand.
Devoe Paint Advert and Local Notices from Hillsboro
A letter from F W Devoe & Co promotes Devoe paint as the cheapest long lasting option with a P.S. Park & Hedgpeth sell their paint. The Greensboro Record notes Jee Crawford winning a Columbia University scholarship of 150 dollars for postgraduate study. A Chickering quotation about John Wesley and a note about Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy are included, plus Goldsboro’s October 8 prohibition result with a 249 majority.
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Greensboro
Jee Crawford
Columbia University
Crawford
L. W. Crawford
De Witt Witch Hazel Salve hailed as pure and best in world
The ad proclaims De Witt invented Witch Hazel Salve and claims it is the only pure Witch Hazel Salve, warning against counterfeit products. It touts it as a top remedy for ants burns bruises tetter bleeding itching and piles. The item notes W A Hayes sells it and mentions New York City's public school building as the largest in the world, housing about 5,000 pupils.
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de Witts
de Witt
E. C de Witt
W. A. Hayes
Hayes
New York City
Forty years cough cured by Foley's Honey and Tar in Danville
Mrs Minerva Smith of Danville Illinois says she suffered bronchitis for twenty years until Foley's Honey and Tar relieved her. The ad claims the product cures a stubborn cough and promotes safety against consumption. Immigrant landing figures are noted for New York City on September 21 22 with no danger mentioned.
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Minerva Smith
Danville, Ill
Foley
W. A. Hayes
Land sale in Hillsboro estate of J Lynch October 19 1903
Hillsboro Orange County North Carolina sale of 175 acres near Hillsboro from the estate of the late J Lynch in obedience to a Superior Court order to settle debts. Terms: one third cash, balance in two equal installments at 6 and 12 months with interest. Also sale of Hillsboro water Grist Mill October 20 1903 with mill and dwelling on four acres, terms announced day of sale.
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Court House
Hillsboro
N. C
J. Lynch
Lizzie Parish
Elmore Faucett
Frank Cameron
Superior Court of
Orange County
Eno River
M. Gattis
Jackson Crabtree
Atate
North Ene
Superior Court
Sterling Ruffin
D. H. Hamilton, Jr
B. R. Webb
Edmund Ruffin
D. Lf. Ruffin
T. Kh. Gwynn
Elizabeth G. Hayden
James A. Hayden
Roulhac Ruffin Jr
Edith K. Ruffin
D. H. Hamilton
Dancur In Fatt Cops Fall Cards Mention
Ad copy claims Foley's Honey and Tar cough remedy protects against winter illnesses like pneumonia bronchitis or consumption. Promotes safety no opiates and no constipation with claims of old reliable tested formula from W A Hayes.
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Foley
W. A. Hayes
Watts Law Has Power If People Use It
In Durham the Watts law remains effective only if residents act to remove saloons and distilleries. The law gives communities the means to expel such establishments when they choose to enforce it.
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Durham Herald
Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Promises Digestive Relief
Dretine Invites DisEASE. To cure Dyspepsia or Indigestion it is no longer necessary to live on milk and toast. Kodol Dyspepsia Cure enables the stomach and digestive organs to digest and assimilate wholesome food and is a never failing cure for indigestion, dyspepsia and stomach troubles. Sold by W. A. Hayes, Druggist.
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W. A. Hayes
D. Kauble
Nevada
E. 0. Dewitt & CO
Chicago
Sale of H P Jones place under deed of trust
John W. Graham trustee announces sale of the H P Jones property in Hillsboro on October 19, 1903. The tract, about 25 3 4 acres, is bounded by the North Carolina Railroad Eno Cotton Mills Eno River and river crossings. Terms: one third cash and balance in 12 months with interest. title retained until paid.
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Erty
James H. Andrews
Valeria D. Andrews
William Strain
Court House
Hillsboro
H. P. Jones
North Carolina Railroad
Eno Cotton Mills
Eno River
Eno
North Carolina
John W. Graham
Confessions of a Priest and Raleigh Distillery Vote
Rev John S Cox of Wake Ark says after 12 years with Yellow Jaundice Electric Bitters cured him and a Raleigh vote heavily opposed distilleries with 750 against and 187 for. The druggist W A A Hayes guarantees the medicine, priced at 50 cents, for liver kidney stomach and general debility.
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John S. Cox
Wake, Ark
W. A. A. Hayes
Raleigh
De Witts Little Early Risers Promoted in Patent Ad
A Lafayette Indiana user praises De Witts Little Early Risers for cleansing the system and improving complexion with harmless effect. The advertisement claims the pill eases headaches and leaves a good taste, noting W A Hayes as the local druggist.
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de Witt
Bob Moore
Lafayette
Ind
W. A. Hayes
Druggiet
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