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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 02, 1897

Page

2

North Carolina Politics and Labor Reports Highlight Election Prospects

The issue outlines crop prospects and price expectations for cotton, notes the labor bureau on mills employing 27 workers, and discusses education funding and county school terms. It mentions political maneuvering within the Democratic and Populist movements and cites concerns over civil service violations related to Republican storekeepers in Iredell and Buncombe counties.

Labor Bureau North Carolina Gaston Statesville Colector Harkins Civil Service Buncom Iredell A. Ottinger D. 5. Mack Olinby

Dr Kings New Discovery and Local Notices

An 1900 era snippet mentions Dr King’s New Discovery for consumption and coughs with a testimonial from James Jones of Jones & Son Cowden Illinois. It notes a wife severely ill with La Grippe developing into consumption and recovering after using the remedy. It lists W A Hayes Drug Store selling trial bottles and refers to wheat crop estimates and farm money, plus assorted local notices and products.

Dr. Witte Hayes’ Dry W. A. Hayes

Johnson Opposes Grand Army Meeting in Richmond

The Charlotte Observer quotes General Bradley T. Johnson arguing against a Grand Army of the Republic reunion in Richmond, dismissing the crowd gathering and funding hype as bosh while noting mutual respect between Union and Confederate veterans. The piece highlights local remedies, political chatter, and pardons amid diverse notices and market briefings.

Charlotte Observer Bradley T. Johnson Grand Army of the Republic Richmon Johnson Lan

Sale of Valuable Land by Mortgage Proceedings

Under authority of two mortgage deeds, W G Robson to Henry Malone and to Thomas R Cole, both recorded, sale set for September 1 1897 at the Hillsboro courthouse. The lands include a tract on New Hope Creek described with boundaries and known as Robson home place, with cash terms. Also referenced is a second tract on New Hope and a Ring Co adjacent parcel. Crawford as executor.

W.G. Robson Henry Malone W. G. Robson Thomas R. Cole Court House Hillsboro Morniay New Hope Creek Wmn. Mayes J. W S. D. Blackwood J. Kirkland Green Freeland Vis Kings Burroughs W.G. Rob New Hhining Toof G. Rob House Io Fae Same. Crawford Thomas R. Col Mortys C.D. Turner Jerry Bain Nancy Bain Hillboro Orange County T. D. Turner Ige Holeman C.D. Morty

Ashville denial over Vanderbilt hospital plan circulates

A letter from Cearies McNamee with George Vanderbilt in Lubeck Germany denies the claim that Vanderbilt planned to build a $100,000 hospital in Ashville. McNamee states the stay has no foundation. Salisbury World reports Colonel T J Newman negotiating with colonists for Northern immigration and lowering prices to bring them south.

Cearies McNamee George Vanderbilt Lubeck Germany Vanderbilt Ashville Salisbury World T. J. Newman

Seaview Drugstore Promotes Chamberlain Remedy

Seaview Virginia reports a splendid sale of Chamberlain's Cough Remedy with customers praising its effects for children. Kellam and Curren announce the product and W A Hayes Druggist offers 25 and 50 cent sizes.

Seaview Chamberlain Patts Apglesedy Kellam & Curren W. A. Hayes

Compulsory Education Circular on School Attendance

Late Superintendent Mebane issues a circular urging better schools and teachers to raise attendance. He argues for engaging indifferent parents and local taxation to fund improvements and supports compulsory education if public participation remains low.

Punle Tnetraction Mebane Tere

Store Move Advertisement on Charton to King Street

An old stand announces relocation from Charton to King Street offering goods in the seller’s line and inviting all interested persons to visit and purchase.

Charton King Street Laws

Immediate trial and hanging suggested for rape case

A Salisbury resident proposes a cure for rape involving an immediate trial before three Justices of the Peace and a jury, with execution at once if found guilty. The Raleigh News Observer notes Mitchell County returns detail goats, sheep, and dogs taxed, totaling 7,338 sheep and 71 dogs valued at 119 dollars.

Wilmington Messenger J. Q. Stallings Salisbury Raleigh News Sod Observer Ryder Raleigh News-Observer Mitchell County

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