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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1901

Page

2

Reorganization debate and NC bank report in 1901 issue

Ex Governor Stone favors no reorganization of the Democratic party and hails W. J. Bryan as the most powerful Democrat. The Corporation Commission issues a July 15 bank report for North Carolina with total resources 16 501 368 and deposits 9 288 899. The Supreme Court now opens as a dignified institution with formal ceremonies at each session.

Democratic Party Stone Missouri W. J. Bryan The Corporation Commission North Carolina McNeill

Electric Bitters touted by Henriet ta lawyer

Stoop drafts off. E. B. Manday of Henriet ta Texas claims his brother rapidly recovered from malaria and jaundice after using Electric Bitters. The remedy is advertised to expel malaria, purify blood, aid digestion, regulate organs, and cure various ailments for 50 cents at W. A. Hayes’ drug store.

E. B. Manday Henrietta Texas W. A. Haves

Delayed bearer delays signing of Chinese protocol

Li Hung Chang informs ministers in Pekin that the bearer of the edicts necessary to sign the protocol by Chinese plenipotentiaries has been delayed by floods, but it is anticipated he will reach Pekin shortly.

Li Hung Chang Pekin

A Cure for Dysentery and Diarrhoea Endorsed

F L Taylor of New Albany Bradford County Pa recounts using Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy to complete a bicycle trip and later cure a dysentery attack. He credits editor Ward of the Laceyville Messenger for the initial suggestion. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist. Also notes 997735 names on the Federal pension list after the Civil War.

F. L. Taylor New Albany Bradford County Ward Laceyville Chamberlain W.A. Hayes

Medical Testimonials and Militia Apportionment in North Carolina

Henry Braydon of Harris N G praises One Minute Cough Cure for asthma after twenty years of use. W A Hayes notes a $23,366 militia apportionment for North Carolina. A Chippewa Falls resident reports Banner Salve cured a seven year leg sore with two boxes. First North Carolina cotton bale sold at Morven on Tuesday August 27 at 9 12 cents.

Henry Braydon Harris N. G W. A. Hayes Mia Jas Forest of Chippewa Falls Wis North Carolina Morven N.C Norris Silver North Stratford N. H

North Carolina Population Figures By Race In 1900 Census

The state shows a total population of 1 893 810 with 624 469 identified as negroes in the census. The data reflects demographic composition for the era.

North Carolina

Macon Grave Lands Donated to Warren County Officials

The grave of Nathaniel Macon with a quarter acre of land attached was purchased and deeded to the Warren County Commissioners and their successors in office.

Oxford Nathaniel Macon Warren County

Promotion for Chamberlain Cough Remedy Endorsed by User

A reader from Bagwell Mo praises Chamberlain Cough Remedy for three years of bronchitis and sleepless nights. He credits relief to the product after trying doctors and other medicines and notes it is sold by W A Hayes, Druggist.

Judge W A Hoke cited for Supreme Court nod

The text notes support for Lincolnton judge W A Hoke as a potential Associate Justice of the Supreme Court next year. Friends consider him fair, simple, and able, with strong backing in the region.

Charlotte Observer W. A. Hoke Lincolton Supreme Court South

World's champion healer advertises Aruba Salve

Dr. A Kellett of Williford Arkansas touts Becklen's Aruba Salve as a cure for barns boils piles and skin eruptions claiming 25 cents buys it and noting its cure guarantees W A Hayes Druggist sells it. Separately a Tampico merchant praises Foley's Kidney Cure for curing incurable cases and a Pamlico County report notes horse and mule deaths from brain inflammation and hog cholera as hog disease ravages the county.

Dr. A. Kellett Williford Ark Becklen Aruba W. A. Hayes G. A. Stillman Tampico Ill Foley Pamlico County

Pleasant Cham berlain's remedy promoted for stomach and liver

The ad promotes Cham berlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets as a pleasant easy remedy. They cost 25 cents and samples are free at W A Hayes' drug store. A comic dialogue from the Boston Transcript notes reporters heading to see a naval officer who will not speak as the street is blocked.

Chamberlain W. A. Hayes Atore Boston Transcript

Boundary Dispute Settled Between White Cross and Antioch Districts

County Board of Education met in called session to settle a boundary dispute in Bingham township, ruling in favor of White Cross. The board adopted a resolution urging Orange county school committees to raise teacher salaries to 30.00 for first grade and 25.00 for second grade, within legal limits. J. P. Lockhart, Chairman, C. E. Mappry, Superintendent.

County Board of Education Messrs Lockhart Burch Forrest Maddry White Cross Antioch Bingham Township White Crown Orange County Board of Educaion

Vast array of patent medicine notices and testimonials

The page compiles multiple health ads and anecdotes from doctors to cures for pneumonia consumption ulcers piles and stomach trouble. Amid quips and marriage jokes, endorsements cite Kodol Dyspepsia Cure Banner Salve and King’s New Discovery with testimonials from Mrs Lincoln and Geo W Lane. Widely used brand names appear with local drugstore references.

Barnham Machias Maine H. Lincoln W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store W. A. Hayes Chambelain Price Rutherford County Long Bridge Broad River Raleigh News and Observer Geo. W. Lane Pewambo, Mich

Weekly Hillsboro Market Prices Noted for Various Goods

A Hillsboro market listing shows weekly prices for grains meats and staples. Wheat 65 cents per bushel, corn 85 cents, oats 50 cents, meal 8 cents, pork six to seven cents per pound, bacon 10 to 15 cents, flour 4 to 5 dollars per barrel, tallow 4 to 5 cents, beeswax 20 cents, butter 15 to 20 cents, eggs 12 to 12 cents per dozen, peas 1 to 1.50 dollars per bushel, beans 1.50 to 2.00, hides 4 to 10 cents, chickens 12 and a half to 25 cents each, feathers Geese 40 cents per pound, wool 25 to 35 cents washed and 15 to 20 cents unwashed, coffee 10 to 20 cents, sugar 5 to 7 cents per pound. All country produce in good demand.

Hillsboro

Safety In Case oF FIRE Dormitories and 1902 school catalogue offer

The Bingham School of Orange County dormitories are cottage style one story high with floors two feet from the ground for safety. Address Principal Gray, Mebane NC, for the free 1902 school catalogue. Also includes various notices and testimonials about Foley products and local tax info.

Bingham Orange County Gray Mebane N. C

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