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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
JORDAN BROS.
General Merchandise.

An establishment that is constant
ly gaining in popularity as a source
Of supply is that owned and conduc-
ted by Jordan Bros, who on Janu-
airy Sth, 1908, bought out A. H. and
j. d. Graham, Young, energetic and
ambitious. the Jordan Bros. lose no
opportunity to provide for the people
of this section money-saving, and.
therefore, money-nlaking buying OPP
portunities and a service whose con
slant aim is to render the greatest
measure lof NadJsfaetion. The. Jor-
dan Bros establishment occupies
two connecting stores, one Of which
IS devoted ito dry goods and the other
to groceries. The stocks carried CON-
prise the latest and best values on
the market in a splendid collection
OF dress goods, notions, ladies' and
gents furnishing goods, mems work
ing garments, a splendid assortment
OF ladies', mems and childrsn's
shoes which includes the "Scream-
en- and other equally ~well-known
and thoroughly established makes
and a complete line Of staple and
Fancy groceries which anticipate and
Arovlde promptly and at guaranteed
prices the ~housekeeper's needs for
foods and for household supplies in
she grocery line. A soda fountain is
IN constant operation during the
summer months and this feature to-
gether wsSta choice collections Of can
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
E. R. HOLT,
General Merchandise.

Since locating in~the west end three
years ago, E. R. Holt has, by alert
and Industrious methods and by the
strictest integrity and reliability in
all transactions, laid the foundation
of an established and growing patron
age, buLding up at the SAM time a
splendid reputation. In the Holt
Store one can always find full lines of
the very best values for the money in
pure and fresh foods and Sundry
articles generally in the grocery line,
also a collection of every day needs
in notions, the productions Of the
lea96 Qsll6fseturers of the country
and Which arr offered aG prices tdst
protect patrons. Mr.. Holt offers
constantly the highest market prices
for all kinds of country produce and
is prepared to purchase all conmod-
tiles offered by farmers and produc-
ers. A native of Chatham county, E.
R. Holt grew up on "a farm and fol-
lowed farming successfully until ten
years ago, when he embarked in mer-
clnandising at Sanford and for seven
Years conducting a store, acquiring
during the intervening years valuable
knowledge and experience In mercan-
tile methods, of makers and their pro
auctions, and Of popular needs and
tastes. AS has already been stated
he embarked in business the the West
End three years ago and since ims
advent he has maintained for the
people of the community a reliable
source of supply-an establishment
where a dollar secures the greatest
possible value and the customer az
obliging and satisfactory service.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
Q. L.. THOMAS.
Matchmaker and Jeweler.l

Introducing the advantages of con-
venience and skill in the repair Of
watches, clocks and jewelry and
money saving opportunities for those
desiring anything in the jewelry line
and IN optical goods the estab-
lishment conducted by 0. L. Thomas
may be said to be a valuable acqui-
sition to Hillsboro's retail interests.
These advantages ars becoming
more generally known through sat
listed patrons daily, as a result of
SHstz-d patronage has been laid since
the inception of this business one
year ago. Endowed with natural
mechanical ability Nh. Thomas de-
veloped pronounced skill at the
matchmaker and jeweler trade, un-
der the direction of 2. 7. Hadley, Of
IGtraham, one of the best in his line
IN the State, and this skill is reflect.
ed in a service THAT gives entire sat.
isfaotion to patrons In the durability
and finish of his efforts. Mr.
Thomas carries constantly a select
collection of the very latest creation:
in jewelry, standard watch cases AND
movements and can secure for pa
irons at money-saving prices an,
article made. In his trade relation:
he is thoroughly relsable, yielding
profit to insure satisfaction and pro
tect patrons IN every way possible.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
JOHN LAWS,
Register Of Deeds.

Elected to his present Office in
1854 by the assembled magistrates Of
the county court under the old re-
gime and continuously reelected by
them until 1868, when the people
were given an opportunity to indorse
his administration, john Laws, the
present, and for the past ~forty-six
years, Register Of Deeds of Orange
county, has achieved a record which
in point of years of constant and I'M
interrupted service is without a par
allel in the entire country. The les
son to be derived from his long con-
tinuation in office is that absolute
fidelity to duty commands popular APP
probation, regardless of party con-
siderations, and this fidelity mas again
and again triumphed when put to tine
test. And yet in the reelection to
such an. important Office of Register
of Deeds Of a person whose efficiency
and reliability have been thoroughly
established the people of Orange
county have shown remarkably good
Judgement, for in transcribing to the
county records q. deed or a mortgage
the utmost care and vigilance must be
ever exercised to insure and secure
correctness, for the omission of even
one of the given names of an heir OF
legatee and Of a word or figure in Tax
descriptions Of property have In the
past been the cause Of casting a cloud
over the titles, creating an army Of
htigants and the delay, disappoint-
.ment and expense of court proceed
ings. When all these considerations are
summed up the responsibilities of the
Office becomes at once apparent, like
wise the splendid service which Mr.
Laws has rendered during his long
oareer-a career which has been re
Gently extended by his unanimous re
! nomination which, means also re-elec-
tion. A native of Hillsboro, John
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
w. T. REYNOLDS 4 SON.
General Merchandise.

The first concern to introduce the
method Of taking orders at the homes
of THE people and a wagon service
to insure prompt delivery the Rey-
nolds Store, owned and conducted by
w. T. Reynolds & Son, maintain con-
stamtly a. service in trade relations
and facilities that consult alike the
convenience as we'll as the needs of
patrons with the result that an estab-
lislled and growing patronage has
been built up during these five years
career in Hillsboro. The stock equip
ment of the Reynolds Store antici-
pates all the ordinary needs of the
family for the necessities of life and
comprises a select collection Of dress
goods, motions, ladies and mems
furnishing goods, staple dry goods,
hats and caps, the very best makes
on the market in ladies', mems and
children's shoes, crockery, pocket
and table cutlery, washing machines
and sundry merchandise generally.
These goods are purchased carefully
in such quantities and at such prices
as secure THE very lowest level of
wholesale cost, as a result OF winch
honest equivalents can be confident
ly assured to patrons and other IN
~terests as customers thoroughly pro
tected. w. T. Reynolds and his son
Ernest Reynolds, compose the co.
partnership. Mr.. Reynolds is a ma.
tive of Montgomery county, but re-
sided and conducted business at Or
ance for years and built up a en-
viable reputation for integrity ane
| reliability and an influential follow
t ing. In the Management Of the busi
5 ness he is assisted by his son, Ernes
Reynolds, whose hustling method
= and pronounced executive ability ar
: both in evidence in aggressive trad
:. building methods and in a patrcnag
y and stock equipment which are con
s%tantly increasing daily.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
MAJOR JOHN w. GRAHAM.
Attorney at Law.

AS a lawyer, statesman and public
official, the career of Major, John W.
GnaIram has ever been characterized
BY pronounced ability exercised along
widely conservative lines with the
result that the people as a whole i'm
pose implicit confidence in his con-
illusions and policies. A native OF
Hillsboro, and the son of Governor
VIM. A. Graham, Major Graham at
tended Caldwell Institute, a local
educational enterprise conducted IN
those days by DR.. Wilson. Later he
studied literature, the classics and
the sciences at DIR. Abbott school,
Georgetown, D. c., and then took up
law and the more advanced studies III
a four years curse at the University
of North Carolina, graduating from
that institution in 1857. In recognl-
ton Of his ability the faculty suggest
ed a tutorship and for the following
two and one-half years he was eng'ag-
ed in teaching Latin and mathematics.
This position he resigned to take up
the practice of law, and accordingly
obtained his license to practice IN the
county courts in 1859 and IN the SUI
'perior courts Of the State IN 1860. At
the call "to arms in 1861 he enlist
ed as lieutenant in the Orange
Guards, afterwards organized and be-
came captain of Company D, and by
valorous services on the field won
one promotion after another, until he
reached the rank Of Major Of the Doth
North Carolina, which he held until
tie close of the war. Taking UP again
the practice Of law, Major Graham
laid the foundation for the splendid
practice he has enjoyed during all the
intervening years. From 1865 to
1868 he held the. office Of county So
licitor and has been elected four
times to the State Senate, serving dur
ing each term on one or more Of the
important committees, such as the jul
dietary, financial and railroad, which
involved the most serious delibera-
ssnns Of that body. As the regular
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
T. WINGATE ANDREWS,
County Superintendent Of Schools.

Appointed in 1908 ito the office Of
County Superintendent of Schools of
Orange County, Nh. T. Wingate An
.drews has already established a record
for those conservatlvely progressive
policies which have. in view the con
servation of the health of the student
and the blending together Of mental
training with a discipline founded on
moral principles alone. The purpose
of such policies being to develop and
mould character and preserve health
of mind and body. Along such lines
can the most enduring and beneficial
results be achieved, and to this end
MI. Andrews in his careful supervis-
ion has directed his best energies. AS
"a consequence the class standards
have been raised perceptibly, likewise
the efficiency Of the teachers who can
| ecure better results under more fav-,
| orahle conditions. A native Of Orange
county, Mr.. Andrews secured has early
education at its public schools, by
diligent study and application at home
and later, by a full course of instruc-
tion in Literature, the classics and the
sciences at the University of North
Carolina, from which institution he
graduated with the degree Of Bache-
L. Of Arts IN 1908. His qualifications
at once suggested his eligibility for
the office he now holds, and which he
has so creditably conducted, wltl the
result THAT his record has subs5an-
tiated the wisdom of his selection. A
student Of the advanced methods of
education, Mr.. Andrews keeps thor
oughly posted on the results being
constantly achieved along these lines
In his efforts to Introduce better ia
c~ilities and secure thereby better edu-
cational standards and results he has
received the cooperation of the ia,
payers in the voting of additional
revenues, which fact alone evidenced
their confidence in his abiaty 'and
earnestness to build up along better
) because more progressive lines ane
along broader because more compre
? hensive methods.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
ROBERT D. Balm,
Candidate For Sheriff.

"A native of Orange county, where,
me grew up on a farm and followed
farming successfully for years, Rob
ent>D. Balm has in recent years, In
the capacity of superintendent of the
County Home, won for himself the
esteem and confidence of the people
as a result Of his splendid manage
ment- OF the "Home," having reach
ed that point where it is now about
sdf-sustaaning, and by that spirit Of
benevolence which promotes and
maintains the best interests and vel
fare of the inmates, So exceptional
and SO satisfactory has been his
record that the county commissioners.
TO show in some substantial manner
their appreciation Of his efforts and
as a result of their deliberations. con-
cluded to increase his salary-the
wisest manner in winch to reward
fidelity to the peoples interests and
vigilance and industry in promoting
them.
With this record Mr.. Balm will so
before the people in the nexet election
as the regular. candidate Of the Demo
cratic party for the Office Of sheriff.
and Ut is in no wise presumptious to
say THAT his election is already as
sured. In leaving the County Home
all the inmates, without exception
will lose a protector and a friend, bu1
like friends, they are willing to suffer
the loss of his presence and influence
placing his welfare above their indi
vidual consideration.
As a citizen and as an official, Mr.
Balm has made a host of friends AM
acquaintance throughout the count.
and AN enviable reputation for tn
conscientious and painstaking u1anne
in what he has ever discharged all Oh
Egt;ons imposed on hih.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
E. A. RosEMoND.
General Merchandise.

From the standpoint Of wears Of
continuous service, b. "A. Rosemond,
possesses the distinction Of being
longer in business than any ether
merchant In Hillsboro. Coming here
with his father from Wake county,
when sixteen years of age, he was a
member of the. firm of j. Rosanonf &,
Son, a co1partnership which lasted q
number of years.
Since its inception, thirty-eight
years ago, the .Rosemond Store. has
always been looked upon with favor
as a source of supply for popular
needs, because the stocks have always
been responsive to those needs, the
prices asked have ever been honest
equivalents and the service has al
ways been beth courteous and accom-
modating. At the ERosemond Store
there can always be found the latest
and best productions on the market
in groceries, notions, shoes, furnish
ing goods and confections, also all
the popular carbonated drinks, espe-
clally the celebrated HHillsboro''
soda water favored with the choicest
'of pure fruit syrups and of which
Mr.. Rosemond is the originator in
this community. AS agent for the
Southern Express Co., "a position
which The has held for the past twelve
years, the local service has ever
been reliable and attentive to popular
needs, thereby maintaining always the
most favorable conditions in this re-
spect. AS the owner Of valuable
farm property, near Hillsboro, Mr.
Rosemond has applied business meth.
DDS to farming and, in consequence
has secured excellent crop results. H
is among Orange county's esteemed
and representative citizens and bust
ness men, and conducts an establish
ment which is among the popular ana
reliable Of local retail enterprises.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
HILLSBORO, N. G.
Continued From Page One.)

ing garments, hardware sand a full
line of groceries. The shoe depart
ment is an important and popular
feature. of the stock equipment, be-
ing largely the productions Of Grad
dock & Terry in ladies and mems
wear to the extent of several thous-
ands Of pairs in which there is am
pie variety of size, quality and price
to suit everybody. In the several
warehouses are found full lines Of
farm implements of established make
and merit, including the Information
al line of harvesting machinery, the
VIM. ]. Oliver plows, the Empire
drills and other popular productions;
also the Taylor-C anady, the Hack
ney and other makes Of buggles, the
Sparks and the Weber farm wagons,
the Ober and other standard grades
of fertilizers, hay and grain and sun
dry merchandise generally for use on
the farm, so that the stocks are wide
In their range and anticipate about
all the needs Of the farmer, tine house
keeper and the individual IN many OF
the lines. Natives Of Orange coun-
tv O. j. and B. B. Forrest r among
the representative citizens and bust
ness men of this section. Their sue
cess has not been due to luck OF
chance, but to hard work IN main
tanning a prompt service, to reliable
and progressive methods and to a de-
sire to render satisfaction in ever!
instance. A millinery establishment
conducted by the Messrs. Forrest
who have been in business twelv'
years, supplies all the needs of pa
irons for the very latest creation
in millinery, notions, ladies furnish
ing goods and coat suits and skirts
Visits are made by the Management
of this department each a t
Baltimore and Philadelphia and tn
latest correct styles secured. TIN
department maintains the very hes
of metropolitan advantages as a re
suit Of what a nice business rs done
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
CHAS. STRAYHORN.
Clerk Of Superior Court.

As compared with many Of the
NoSsH TaFofMa pf NeeT et4 for tn ths'
Office of the clerk of superior court
two distinct departments, one of
which has to do with keeping a re-
cord Of all court proceedings and de-
tails, the other with all manner of
probate work, the recording Of wills,
appointment of Guardians, admins
traitors and appraisers, and, gened-
ally speaking, the settlement Of es-
tates in such a manner as will pro-
tect and preserve the equities of the
widow, orphan, heirs and legatees.
So that it will appear that this office
demands for the satisfactory execu-
ton of its duties a person of estab-
isled integrity and ability, for ae-
curacy and promptness will prevent
litigation and loss and insure a SER
vice In which the people as a whole
can have the utmost confidence.
During the two years in which
Charles Strayhorn has discharged
the duties of clerk of superior court
he has maintained for the inlrabi-
tants Of Orange county a service
which has been regarded as eminent
1y satisfactory by the many who, to
comply with legal requirements, have
Sought his authorization and coop
GRAFTON. They have always found him
ready and willing to aid them, al
ways displaying that. caution born Of
prudence in order that the records
may read correctly and that no omis-
sion be allowed to occur that would
IN any way jeopardize any ones
rights Or equities. Holding the Of
tlce now as the appeintee Of Judge
Blggs Ito fill out the sunexpired term
OF the late Major D. H. Hamilton,
Mr.. S%trayhorn goes before the peo-
pie as the regular nominee of the
Democratic party, solely on his off
clal record which for fidelity to duty
and general efficiency cannot but re-
celve the generous endorsement of
the citizens regardless of political
considerations. A native Of Orange
county Chas. Strayhorn received has
education at the country school near
his fathers farm and at the high
school In H1nsboro, and subsequent
ly took a three years course in the
study Of language, literature and the
applied sciences at Elon College.
lie then taught school in Orange
county for seven years, and in this
pursuit his services gave the utmost
satisfaction to parents and scholars
alike. He retired from the profes-
sion of school teaching to take ur
the management of the home farm
and to look after the interests of the
family in general, and in this posi-
tlon he was engaged when appointed
to his present Office. Mr.. Strayhorn
IS among the popular citizens Of the
county and has increased his popu-
la11ty considerably by personal con
tact with the people in his Official
capacity, for he is ever courteous and
always earnest and accommodating
Mr.. Strayhorn was the chief engrce-
sing clerk Of the Senate, session O.
1907; a member of the Congrassio-
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25


dies and c~onfections respond to all
demands for delicious beverages and
sweetmeats. Jordan Bros. are the
exclusive agents IN Thus section for
the Royal Tailoring Co. Of New York
and Chicago Through whose splendid
facilities suits are tsmade to meas
ure'' at popular prices. They also
handle exclusively the Parker Buggy
made in Franklin, Va, which. is con
coded ITO be ONE of the few best val
ues in medium priced vehicles on the
market. W.. P. and r. E. Jordan
compose the firm. They are both ma
tdves of Orange county and possess
throughout this section a wide ac-
qhuaintance and a large following in
supplying which a mice business is
done and which is steadily but surely
increasing right along.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
s. w. ANDREWS.
Sheriff.

Now comuleting his third success
slve term AIS Sheriff of Orange coun-
ty, and nm accordance with promises
made to other aspirants for the po-
sition, S. w. Andrews will soon re-
tire from office with a record that
places ham among the best sheriff's
In the entire history Of the county.
From the very beginning of his in
cumbency in 1905 he has sfearlessly
and impartia1ly upheld the suprem-
acy of the law and in running down
It's malefactors, risk of danger have
always been regarded by him as the
mere Incidents of pursuit. In the
seizure of illicit stills and capture of
blockaders Sheriff Andrew IS record
has no parallel in this section, and
few, if any at all, in the entire State.
AS a collector of taxes his record is
as equally exceptional and commen-
dable, for the money turned over to
the treasurer during his official ca
reer has reached as high as SO per
cent OF the total assessment In the
county. Officials possessing such
zeal and earnestness On the discharge
of their prescribed duties are rare
and for that reason commentator
goes out more generously for the ex-
ceptional record Sheriff Andrews
will leave behind him as an incentive
and inspiration to those holding the
position In future years. "A native
Of Chapel Hill, that town has been
the scene of his activities In general
merchandising up to his election to
office in November, 1904, since which
time he has been reelected twice, Inns
record thereby Rceivi1g the most
substantial endorsement the people
could possibly give. To say thai
Sheriff Andrews is popular and thai
ne enjoys fully the confidence of the
people is to repeat what is already
known and admitted. His retire
ment is unquestionably the people!
loss-a loss that is tempered by ths
hope and wish That it. is to be onI,
temporary.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1910-08-25
W. E. STEWARD.
Groceries, Fresh Meats, Notions,
CONNECTIONS.

Conducting two establishments, one
in HiHsboro proper, and the other in
the West Eend, W. E. Steward has
by aggressive and energetic methods
as a trade builder, created and con
-stantly maintains the very best Of
buying opportunities and a convenient
service for the inhabitants of\lle COM
immunity. In the two stores thA stocks
carried constantly comprise FILL lines
Of the very best values in standard
productions in the food lines and
housekeepers supplies generally in
groceries, fr1ka meats, ,candies AZ
75z.tzc..5fEs! ctssfse ane Ts-geIeS6 b
all the popular soft drinks. Tfrss ,4gh-
est market prices are constantly Of
fered for country produce Of al kinds
and in this department the trade re.
latlons are of the most satisfactory
character. A native of Richmond
Va, Mr.. Steward settled in Hills.
boro at an early age and for thirty.
two years successfully followed ths
butchers business. Four years age
he added other departments ans
established a store in the West End
as "a result Of which enterprise he has
built up a nice business in supplying
the needs of a select and CONSTANT,
increasing patronage. A popular cit
izen Of the communicable. Steward
served two terms as chief of police
and in this capacity made a very
commendable record as AN official, dis
charging the duties Of the position
without fear or favor. Througnou
this section he possesses a wide circl;
Of friends and acquaintance who Civ,
preference to his places of business
to supply their needs and who are re
paid by their satisfactory experience,
In always receiving fair treatment an.
honest values.