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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Sep 29, 1898
Page
2
Fragmented OCR notes from a historical issue discuss Col. A William van and congressional sentiment, a monument debate, Winnie Dalyn’s funeral, sanctification in Yadkin county, Bingham School’s opening with 100 pupils, and general moral observations on taxation and duty amid Civil War era events.
In a collection from a small town, humorous vignettes portray everyday events and quirky incidents that suburban residents will recognize. The light sketches capture familiar scenes and retire into gentle amusement for readers.
An advertisement touts Electric Ditters as a stomach, liver, and kidney tonic that purifies blood and cures pimples and blotches. Sold at WA Hayes' Drug Store for 50 cents a bottle. The Second Regiment has received furlough for thirty days and will muster out in October in Raleigh.
A historical notice warns buyers about counterfeit DeWit's Witch Salve touted as the world’s largest sale. It cautions against a deceptive man claiming to sell DeWait's Wisch trazes Salve as a cure and mentions a non-specific past crime in England.
In Wilmington a group of women seeks to remove the word obey from the marriage service but attendees show little support, as the protest effort fizzles.
A wartime letter praises Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy for keeping troops supplied and healthy during harsh conditions in Tampa. The writer credits the medicine with saving lives and helping pack-trains remain functional while supplying the front. Sold by W. A. Hayes Drage.
Obituary notes W F Weer died at home near Onze Church from typhoid pneumonia on Sept 17 1898 at nearly 30 leaving a wife and five children. He was a deacon at Mt Moriah Baptist Church and valued as a faithful husband father and neighbor. Also promotes local goods and events including Dr King’s New Discovery and political talk from Nashville North Carolina and Atchison Globe notices.
The Poplist Senatorial Convention of the 18th District met in the courthouse on a Saturday. Delegates from Alamance and Orange counties nominated Devereux Turner for State Senator by acclamation after Thomas J Oldham withdrew. Turner, son of Josiah Turner, accepted and pledged to defeat his opponent. The Dur ham and Caswell counties did not send delegates.
A Salisbury market item notes ten being marketed with thirteen bales sold Thursday and eleven yesterday at five cents. Also promotion for DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve as a reliable pile cure and Browns Bitters touted as valuable for women and general health. Political notice mentions Atwater independent candidate for Congress in the 4th District.
In Raleigh North Carolina on September 1 1898 consignors and consignees are warned of delays from loading and unloading freight. Railroads will enforce a standard car and track use rule to prevent detention and ensure public and railroad interests are served.
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