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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1908
Page
3
Local notices report Democ ras solid voting stance with a straight Democratic ticket. Updates include railway timetables for Raleigh to Hillsboro routes, post office hours, and local road work plans. Obituaries mention Judge Archibald D Murphy and Mr Faucette with details.
The article lists registrars and judges for many Orange County precincts ahead of election day. It notes polls open at sunrise and close at sunset next Tuesday November 3. It also mentions a holiday for Election Day and Bank of Orange closures. Additional notices promote DeWitt’s Little Early Risers and a local millinery stock sale by Mrs M L Taylor & Sieter with catalog and samples.
The letter argues Rev. M C Arrowood’s testimonial was misread as an endorsement of the candidate. The author asserts endorsements came from Democrats Republicans Prohibitionists and Anti Prohibitionists and claims Arrowood knew the card’s purpose, urging readers to consult the circular for context.
Summary of cases disposed includes State vs John R Hobbs cruel to animals verdict not guilty. Ernest Barker guilty for forcible trespass with fines and costs. Sterling R. Flin guilty for disturbing religious congregation with $25 fine. William Allison Jr. guilty of carrying a concealed weapon with fines and costs. Ernest Ray not guilty for failure to work public road. Bill Briton guilty for retailing spirituous liquor without license with ninety days on public roads. Jay Huskey guilty of assault with a deadly weapon fined $10 and costs. Joe Blackwood waived true bill pled guilty with $10 costs. Civil docket highlight: Squire Lawrence vs Western Union Telegraph Company judgment for plaintiff $750 for failure to reserve release. Court adjourned Wednesday. Local ads include Bucklen’s Arnica Salve testimonial, Wood Yard wood supplies, Hillsboro Wood Co. shoe ad and various town notices. Mrs. Meares visiting Hillsboro.
David Parker of Fayette New York veteran who lost a leg at Gettysburg credits Electric Bitters with restoring his health and strength. He paid 50 cents at W A Hayes drug store and calls them worth more than five hundred dollars after doctors failed to cure his stomach trouble.
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