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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1892
Page
2
Local notice notes Joseph A Harris as editor proprietor of a Hillsborough newspaper issue dated Saturday September 29, 1902. The item references post office filing and second class mail status, indicating a small town paper serving Alamance area interests.
A local Orange County paper lists nominees for Secretary of State Attorney General and Judge Twelfth District along with a Supreme Court justice. It also notes Tyre York’s presidential ticket vote, Mrs. Harrison’s death, the North Carolina World’s Fair building dedication on October 24, and Governor Holt’s speech amid rising 1884 census projections reaching about 14 million people.
Old time ad promotes Elec tric Bitters as a tonic for liver stomach kidneys to improve looks and health. Claims include curing pimples blotches boils and a fair complexion. Also promotes Spavin Liniment for horses and a blemish care product sold by W A Hayes Druggist Hillsboro with claims of saving fifty dollars per bottle.
The Wilmington Messenger excerpt critiques a secret society linked to racial tensions in 1866 68 North Carolina, accusing white vigilante groups of undermining liberty and safety. It mentions Otho Willich, warns against anarchist aims, and urges loyal Democratic support along with health ads and local commentary from the Durham Globe and Orange County Observer.
The National Republican praises federal Reconstruction laws but calls for sweeping social changes. It advocates ending segregated schools, abolishing miscegenation bans, and radical protections for Black rights while urging tax to restrain whites and ensure equal access to education and trades.
Our Reads letter argues replacing the personal labor road tax with a monetary levy and uses convicts in the penitentiary for road building. It urges rural residents’ support, questions current prisoner labor, and cites farmers needing better roads and school funding implications.
Illtussorg North Carolina October 24. A reader asks editor to correct a misquote about Mr Weaver and President votes. A.J. Gordon of We heard Dr Lea and understood him to say Weaver had been elected but votes not counted. the editor notes Gordon's letter clarifying the intended meaning.
The coming election will decide a constitutional amendment to elect the twelve district solicitors by statewide vote rather than by district. The Washington Star notes Republicans fear this plan blocks Republican solicitors, citing two incumbents, George F White and Thos Settle, while judges are already elected at large. Dorham Sun urges all Democrats to vote for the amendment.
The Lady Managers coordinating NC women’s work seek experts for Chicago Columbian Exposition displays. Divisions A to D cover colonial arts, drawing and crafts, needlework and leather, and press and inventions. Mrs. Robert R. Cotten welcomes inquiries beyond the listed topics.
Obituaries note Maj J Q A Batham a Winston tobacco auctioneer died October 21 and J B Whitaker a Goldsboro printer and mail agent on the Atlantic and North Carolina Railroad died October 19 aged 70. Raleigh Centennial and State Fair praised. Col Julian S Carr donate stock to Davidson College worth 1000 dollars.
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