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Newspaper

Orange County Observer

Location

Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America

Date

Sep 11, 1902

Page

2

Democratic Ticket and Presidential Incident Report

The article notes publisher Joseph A. Harris and details the Democratic ticket for Chief Justice Walter Clark. It recounts an incident near Pittsfield on September 3 where President Roosevelt, en route to Lenox, was slightly injured after a collision with an electric car. Secret Service Agent Craig died, Cortelyou was injured, the coach driver was seriously hurt, and the motorman and conductor were arrested. The President continued to Lenox and urged no cheers.

Roosevelt Pittsfield Mass Lenox Secret Service Craig Cortelyou

A Box's With Rive For Lies in Trusty Remedy

A distressed father and son journey 18 miles to reach Dr King’s New Discovery for Consumption and lung ailments. W H Brown of Leesville Indiana credits instant relief and lasting sleep after using the medicine. Claims include cures for consumption pneumonia bronchitis coughs colds and grip. Trial bottles free at W A Hayes' drug store.

Dr. King W. H. Brown Leesville Ind W. A. Hayes’ Drug Store

Remarkable gold find at Portis mine yields treasure

Louisburg Times reports John Sturgis son of Col Sturgis found a quartz rock under three pounds at Portis mine last week. The rock yielded 820 pennyweights of nugget gold and 14 pennyweights of lost gold, worth about $350.

Louisburg Times Portis John Sturgis W. B. Sturgis

Kodol Purifies Stomach To Cure Indigestion Claims

An advertisement extols Kodol as a cure for stomach troubles and dyspepsia. It asserts the product cleanses and reconstructs the stomach, helping digestion and nutrient absorption. It cites Rev. J. H Holladay of Mississippi and W. A. Hayes praising its effects, urging use after meals.

Rev J. H Holladay Holladay, Mise Kodol W. A. Hayes

Crops Advance Across District After Rainy Season

News from all counties reports two crop kinds making wonderful progress since the rains began. Present indications point to heavy crops harvested throughout the district.

Elizabeth City

Lunas Hemorrhages and Early Cotton Market Report

Corey HEMORRHAGES OF THE Lunas recounts A M Ake of Wood Indiana praising Foley’s Honey and Tar for lung trouble after failing doctors. W A Hayes notes Wilmington North Carolina reports two thousand bales of new crop cotton on market while last year’s first bale arrived August 31. The crop is about two weeks ahead of last season.

A. M. Ake Wood Ind Foley W.A Hayes Wilmington N. C

Pneumonia Treatment Endorsed by Michigan Doctor

Dr. J. C. Bishop of Agnew, Michigan, reports Foley's Honey and Tar gave good results in three severe pneumonia cases. He urges refusing substitutes. W. A. Hayes.

J. C. Bishop Agnew, Mich Foley W. A. Hayes

State Health Secretary Warns of Widespread Smallpox

Dr. Richard H. Lewis of Raleigh, secretary of the State Board of Health, warns that without general vaccination there will be a great deal of smallpox as cold weather arrives, noting the disease is widely scattered across the state.

Richard H. Lewis Raleigh State Board of Health

Death of Wm. E. Wilbon in Baltimore Firm Member

William E Wilbon 52 a member of Tregellas Hertel Co died after a short illness of typhoid pneumonia at 2022 Park Avenue He was born in North Carolina and moved to Baltimore at 22 He helped form Tregellas Hertel 13 years ago Survived by a daughter Grace Wilbon Funeral tomorrow at 2 PM officiated by Rev Dr C Ernest Smith He was a member of St Michael and All Angels and of the Masonic Knights Templar The body was taken to 1532 Bolton Street Woubel home for burial.

Wm. E. Wilbon William E Wilbon Tregellas, Hertei, & Co Hopkins Place Park Avenue Wilbon North Carolinas Baltimore Sickle & Singleton Witz, Biedler & Co Af Tregellas, Hertel & Co Mies E. Grace Wilbon P. M. Woubel Bolton Street Wilton St. Michaela and All Angels Protestant Episcopal Church Masonic Order Knights Templar C. Ernest Smith Baltimore American Hillsboro J. D. Wilbon Durham

Kidney Cure Restores Man From Swollen Feet

In Valley View Kentucky J J Cox recalls kidney trouble that left his feet painfully swollen and bedridden. He credits Foley's Kidney Cure with restoring his health after doctors offered no relief. W A Hayes endorses the remedy.

J. J. Cox Valley View Foley W. A. Hayes

Noah Raby Limited to One Reception Weekly

The Wilmington Star notes with regret that Noah Raby now in New Jersey is said to be frail in his 130th year. He has reduced his social receptions to one day per week for a short period.

Wilmington Star Noah Raby New Jersey

One Minute Cough Care Claims Quick Cold Relief

An Raleigh Morning Post ad touts One Minute Cough Care for lingering summer colds threatening constant coughs and throat troubles. It promises immediate attack break and notes suitability for children, urging readers to support the old party in forthcoming elections.

Lare W. A. Hayes Raleigh Morning Post

Foley's Honey and Tar praised by editor in New Jersey

A New Jersey editor lauds Foley's Honey and Tar for coughs and colds. The page also notes tobacco market cash receipts of 29 000 dollars on Friday and Greensboro leader Dr D W C Benbow dies at 72.

Kinston Free Press

PISO'S CURE FOR URES WHERE ALL ELSE FAILS

The ad lists Piso's Cure for Coughs as the best syrup with a good taste and quick action sold by druggists. Also includes a wholesale market price snapshot for Port Wheat and various goods like corn oats meal pork flour tallow butter eggs peas beans hides chickens wool coffee sugar and more.

Land Sale in Hillsboro Fifty Acres in Absalom Hatbherock Case

On October 13 1902 at the court house door in Hillsboro I will offer for sale about fifty acres bounded by John Wykes or James Webb to the north Adolphus Burnett to the east and south and Alex A Smith to the west. The tract is described from Avey Johnson to Candace Haithcock. Terms: one third cash and the balance in six and twelve months with interest from sale day. John W Graham Commissioner. Also includes a notice content line about Sabbath Reading weekly publication and advertisements from Nassau Street New York.

Court House Hillsboro Absalom Hatbherock Martha Allen John Wykes James Webb Adolphus Burnett Adolpus Burnett Alex. A. Smith Avey Johnson Candace Haithcock

Electric Bitters Praised by Rev Budlong for Liver Cure

Rev C J Budlong of Asha way RI writes that Electric Bitters cured his jaundice and liver troubles after years of suffering. He calls them a reliable medicine and a genuine git-around care, praising their work on liver, kidney, and stomach issues. Sold by W A Hayes Druggist for 50 cents with guaranteed satisfaction.

Rev C J. Budlong Ashaway W.A. Hayes

Compulsory school law urged with new buildings

The article argues that North Carolina will soon enact a compulsory school law and stresses the need to build better schoolhouses first. It also calls for tightening the child labor law, noting that without alternatives for idle children the saying an idle brain is the devil's workshop rings true.

North Carolina

Major Dickson tract sale in Hillsboro and Little River township

Public notices announce two land auctions in Orange County North Carolina. The first sale on October 6 1902 at Hillsboro courthouse involves 33 acres known as the Major Dickson tract with bounds to Lucinda Thompson James Webb Jr & Bro George Mayo and Eno River. The second sale on September 13 1902 at New Bethel covers 196 acres in Little River township adjoining J D Tilley N K Laws and others, to be sold in two lots with terms one third cash and balance in 6 and 32 months.

Ea. Tapp Wm. Tapp Bella Tapp Sarah Tapp Jerry Rowland Cornelia Rowland John McPherson Jizzie McPherson D. H. Hamilton Orange County North Carolina State of North Carolina Court House Hillsboro Hillsboro Township Lucinda Thompson James Webb, Jr New Bethel N. C Little River Township J. D. Tilley N. K. Laws George Nichols Miller

Early Cotton Harvest Threatens Market Prices

Progressive Farmer notes NC crop ripening early with two thousand bales received in Wilmington by last Tuesday, warning that a large early crop may depress prices. The column also advertises De Witt’s Witch Hazel Salve for piles and cuts, King’s New Life Pills, Foley’s Kidney Cure, and Lake Worth area testimonials, plus a note on Mont Pelee eruption victims and Littleton Female College opening.

Connecticut and Louisiana to bear new giant turret guns

The Connecticut and Louisiana, two battleships funded by the latest naval appropriation, will mount the most powerful main batteries yet. Admiral O Nell, chief of the Bureau of Ordnance, plans thirty five times their calibers to forty five times for these ships, a record increase from the previous forty times.

Washington Post Connecticut Louisians O’nell Bureau of Ordinance Louisiana

Bucklen’s Arnica Salve Cures Piles in Two Weeks

W A Greer of McConnellaville Ohio says three years of treatment by good doctors for piles and Fisiala failed, but Bucklen’s Arnica Salve cured him in two weeks. It relieves Burns Bruises Corns Sores Eruptions Salt Rheum Piles and more. Available for 250 at W A Hayes’ drug store.

de Witt J. C. Phillips Paris Til W. A. Greer McConnellaville Fisiala Bucklen W. A. Hayes

County Democcratic Victory Forecast Promising

Reports from all parts of the county indicate a large Democratic majority with speculation centering on how far it will exceed 500 votes. The prevailing tone suggests strong support across towns and districts as final tallies approach.

De Witt’s Little Early Risers Liver Tonic Ad

A historic advertisement touts De Witt’s Little Early Risers as a gentle liver tonic. It claims the pills cleanse the system of poison and putrid matter, relieve biliousness torpid liver and prevent fever, endorsing W. A. Hayes as the promoter.

de Witt W. A. Hayes

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Hillsborough, N.C Poustishep Joseph A. Harris Supreme Court Walter Clark Wake Corey Tzsrt 4ONIAL M. T. Lynch Phillipsburg, N. J Daily Post D. W. C. Benbow Greensboro New York Weekly Witness Witness Geo. R. Scott Talmage Christian Endeavor Epworth League John Dougall & CO Nassau Street Gastonia Ustee Brwarke W. R. Lambuth M.ick Church South Littleton Female College Fortunr W. P. Whitehead Kennedale Texas Mont Pelee Raymond Conner Shelton Wash Pyxzovtor Mary F. Pickett Allen R. Hayes Qrare Superior Court Eno Cotton Mills Henry Andrews Andrews J. Henry Andrews J. E Andrews Chatham Record Laure S. Webb Cardui F Cardus McCale Co Nis-Is-417 West 7Ist St Lay Alitaboro, N. c Dr. Lth W. Grahak Oxford, N. c Person Granville The Ane S M. Gattis Attorney-At-Lay Hillsboro, N. c John W.graham Paul c Cranny At-Lay Alaman Onatye Spurgeon Churton Street Ove Parks & Hedgpeth van J. Miller Fornisher Undeerraxer Caldwel Institute, N. C H. Johnson Fontz Fourz David B. Fout2 Perople Ginseng Chemical Co Jefferson Ave ST. Louis County of Orange Rebecca Came’ Ron George Burgwin Anderson United Daughters of the Confederacy Hilleboro George P. Collins Rebecca Cameron W. E. Thompson John T. Rice Vanner San Frict
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