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Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11
THE WAR SITUATION.
German Reply to American Note
Satisfactory-Mexican Situation
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German Reply to American Note
Satisfactory-Mexican Situation
Getting More Serious.
The German reply to the note sent
by President Wilson two weeks ago
has been received. In this note the
German nation promises to respect
law and order and the demands of this
nation, and cease to sink vessels until
neutrals and unarmed men have time
to leave the ship.
This will close the incident, until
Germany violates this promise, which
it is hoped will not occur.
We have never thought that the
United States would have trouble with
Germany, but we have thought that
war with Mexico eventually would oc-
! cur. Today it looks very much like
trouble must come. r
Another raid on Americans by Mex
ican bandits, in which several Ameri-
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a grave crisis, and National guards
are being rushed to the border and
President Wilson has made known his
intention Of seeing that these raids
are stopped.
The conference between represen-
tatives Of this government and the
Carranza government have been going
on for week, and it was thought
that an adjustment Of the matter
would be made until this late raid
occurred. Now it looks like there will
be no way of getting together, as this
country is determined to- protect it's
citizens and the Carranza government
does not seem to be able to control the
situation.
Every patience has been exhausted,
and if war comes it will be after every
effort has been made to avoid trouble.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11

which is now one of the best public
| schools in the staate. We did this by
special taxation, which we cheerfully
voted on ourselves, and by private
contributions. And as chairman of a
committee I canvassed my county in
the interest of Farm Life Schools for
the county. That work bore fruit, as
we now have two for Durham.
AS president of the Farmers Ma
tional Congress l advocated National
Aid to vocational schools, and we Sec
ured it. And we also gave you rural
people Of Orange The Rural Free De-
livery of mails and parcels post, which
is Of inestimable benefit to people liv-
in the country. 1 have also worked
for Government aid to good roads,
which make good schools, good
churches and good homes. I have al
ways felt that it was unjust and un-
fair for the counties and townships
to hear all of the burden of road con-
struction and road maintenance. The
State and the nation should bear their
part. The State has at last agreed to-
do so, by establishing it's Highway
commission. The nation will soon give
us Government aid, for it has passed
the House and is pending in the Sen
ate, with favorable report from the
committee. When it passes we have
President ready to sign the bill, the
first who ever agreed to do so. He
promised it when candidate on the
18th Of Oct, 1912 at Atlantic City,
before the American Road Congress.
So, shall not be content until every
farmer in America shall have his mail
and his parcels delivered to him free
over roads that shall be kept up in
part by the Government, in part by
the Statef as well as by the County
and the Township.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11
Hard Luck.

Mrs. J. S. Mann Of Raleigh who
was making such fine headway in his
campaign for the office Of State Trea-
surer, had the misfortune last week
of having to undergo an operation for
appendicitis. It is extremely tough
luck that his activities for the rest OF
the campaign should be cut off.
Those Democrats who thought four
terms was enough for one man and
who desired soem changes IN ur state
Offices were rallying heartily to his
support.
It is to be hoped that they will con-
tinue the fight for him for the few re-
naming weeks.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11
WHAT NEXT?

The following is copy of a letter
from DR.. E. C. Branson Of the Uni
versity, to Mr.. Sterling Browning
Chairman of the Board of Education.
1t was written under the inspiration
of County Commencement Day.
To DR.. Branson's mind nothing is
impossible to a county that can do
what Orange did May 3ra.
The letter follows:
May 4, 1916.
Mr.. Sterling Browning, Chairman,
County Board Of Education,
R. No. 5, Durham, N. C.
Dear Mr.. Browning:
A great commencement event! A
great day in Orange! A forward
looking day! I congratulate you with
all my heart.
Manifestly the people of Old Or.
ange are awake and alert. l am prouc
of my countrymen. They are the best
people I have ever lived among in al
my life.
To my mind the next things are (1)
sanitary homes, sanitary closets fol
homes and schools, and the medica
inspection of chools and school child
rem, which means of course, a whole.
time county health officer; (2) better
school buildings, better equipments
longer terms and better paid teach.
ers, which means of course large in
crease of our local tax districts; (3)
a farm-life school, in the Olsd Orange
building just outside Hillsboro, say.
What are the chances for these
things? Which can be most easily
brought to pass next? And will you
taake the lead?
I believe the people are ready tc
follow you heartily and readily
With best wishes, am
Faithfully yours,
BranSOn.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11

We understand that the Hillsboro
School committee will soon elect the
Principle for next year. We hope it
will be taken into consideration that
the teachers, who taught with Mr..
Fitzgerald, are with him; that the
students, whom he taught, are with
him: and that the parents Of the stud
ents, with a few isolated excepted,
are in the same lineup.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11
Daughtr:dge Manager In Town.

Daughtr:dge Manager In Town.
Mr.. Paul R. Capelle, State mana
ger for Hon. Elijah L. Daughtridge
was a visitor to Hillsboro today and
when interviewed by our correspond
ent stated:
"1've been in a majority of the
counties in North Carolina and find
there is a pronounced sentiment in
favor of a Farmer and business man
for Governor; and the people arriv
ing at their decision do so with no
idea of an attack upon the lawyers
but with a feeling that turn about is
fair play, and in view Of the fact that
it has been more than twenty years
since the Farmers have had a Cover
nor they feel that they want to select
one as their chieftain who comes from
their own walk of life and one who
is in sympathy with the commercial,
industrial and agricultural interest of
our staate.
Beginning in a modest way Mr..
Daughtridge has grown to be one of
the states most intelligent and best
farmers. He was a pioneer in farm
development, soil fertilization and
crop rotation.
A progressive farmer, an efficient
nla1ta1. .acuurer, Elijah L. Daughtrldge
is both constructive and conservative,
a typical business man; successful
because of his plain, simple direct and
honest methods. The people all over
the state realize that Mr.. Daughtrid-
ge's administration will be directed to
economy, and that he will introduce
into every branch of the states gov
ernment the same efficient business
methods that he>has in the conduct OF
his own private business.
Mr.. Daughtridge's selection as Gov
ernor of the state would insure that
peace in the world Of our state" so
earnestly desired by all and so essen
tial to the continued growth and the
future upbuilding of North Carolina
It is tr euthat Mr.. Daughtridge. IS
not spectacular as a professional re-
former, neither is he picturesque as
a political orator, but his record is
clean, his life sincere and his ideals
high.
In every country I've visited it is
decidedly noticeable that sentiment
all over, the state is fast crystallizing
in favor of Elijah L. Daughtridge and
if his friends continue active he
awaits the result Of the primary with
confidence"
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11
Special Service on Mothers Day.

Splendid preparations are in pro-
gress for the observance of Moth
er's Day" in the Methodist Church
here next Sunday morning. A select
ed choir will render special music for
the occasion, and the Pastors sermon
will have for it's subject, "Behold thy
Mother" The established flower en-
mlem for Mothers Day throughout
the nation is the white carnation, and
it is custom for every one who at
tends the service to wear one carna-
ton as tribute to his mother. These
may be obtained from A. w. Rays
store next Saturday at very slight
cost. If there are those who do not
care to secure a carnation for the ac-
casion, it is hoped that they will wear
some white flower in token of her,
whose exalted privilege it is to "wear
the white flower of blameless life.'
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11

Several straw votes have been TAX
en- of the relative strength Of the diff
ferent candidates for President on the
Republican side and President Wilson
on the other. Mr.. Roosevelt leads az
the winning candidate for nomination
by Republicans and Mr.. Wilson leads
as the most popular candidate before
the people as whole.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11
Cole Store Items.

Mrs. n. N. Blackwood, who has been
quite seriously ill for some time, is
much improved. We trust that she
will soon be up again.
Mr.. o. B. Gates, Of this section,
spent several days last week with his
son Mr.. w. c.. Cate of Durham. \.
Mr.. R. A. Davies and sons PJulle
and Robert, spent several days recent
ly with Mrs. Henry Strowd, Of Chat
ham.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11
Local News Items

Mr.. R. G. Fitzgerald left Saturday
for his home at Whitsett.
Mr.. Frank Grover Of Geo. c. Brown
company was in town Wednesday.
Miss Ethe Pridgen left last week
for her home in Durham.
Miss Sarah Wall of Greenville
Training School spent several days
with her parents here this week
Miss Louise Badham of Edenton is
the guest this week of Mrs. James H.
Webb.
Mr.. Sterling Browning, chairman
Board of Education, was in town Mon
day.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11

I the Democratic voters Of Orange
county, greeting. I am presenting
you my application for Register Of
Deeds for Olange county before the
Primary. will appreciate the help
of my Democratic friends.
Yours to serve,
T. N. MANN.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11
RESOLUTIONS OF APPRECIATION
Passed by The County Board of
Education.

Education.
whereas the success OF the Orange
County Commencement was the dir
ect result of the united effort Of sever
al enthusiastic and sympathetic forces
working in hearty cooperation with
the County Board of Education and
its officials for the advancement of
the educational standard of the coun-
ty, We desire to acknowledge to some
OF the prime promoters of the cause
our debt Of gratitude and to convey
to them an expression of ur appre-
citation Of their noble community spir-
it, therefore our heartiest thanks are
extended.
1st-To the public spirited business
men of Hillsboro who have gwen such
splendid financial support to the
cause.
2nd-To the Hillsboro Betterment
Association which is largely respon-,
sible for the fine and enthusiasm that
made it possible to carry out our plans
and to whose labors it is due much
credit for the inner workings of the
movement.
3rd-To the Dinner Committee of
Ladies who spent their efforts very
freely and effectively for the cause.
4th-To Col. Bennehan Cameron
who contributed much toward the sue
cess of the day by lending to the coun-
ty the use of the beautiful Burnside
Park.
5tli1-To DR.. L. A. Williams of the
University for his labors with the
teachers which contributed greatly to-
ward bringing the commencement up
to high standard.
6th-To Miss Rebecca Cushman fo
her splendid service through several
weeks in developing the literary tai
ent of the young citizenship of the
county and preparing them for the
contests of May 3rd.
7th-To the town authorities OF
Chapel Hill for the loan of the town
sprinkler.
8th-To Mr.. w. S. Robertson, Mayor
of Chapel Hill, for his cash contribu-
ton of $500 to the prize fund for
the contests and for his many other
cooperative efforts.
9th-To the gentlemen who served
so effectively and faithfully in the
capacity of marshals
1Oth-To the teachers Of the county
who spent their time and means law
ishly in preparing for this great oc-
casion. To them we owe a great debt
of gratitude.
11th-To the schooi committeeman
and the citizenship Of the county for
their fire response to the call OF the
schools.
Signed,
Sterling Brown, Chairman,
L. C. Patterson.
c.. A. Meade.
County Board of Education.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11

I take this method to announce my
self a candidate for the Township
Counstable, subject to the approval of
the Democratic Primary May 6, 1916.
w. P. McDADE.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11

To the Democratic Voters of Orange.
I hereby announce my candidacy
for the position for Register of Deeds
subject to the will Of the Democracy
as expressed in the primary vote.
Respectfully,
Cicero Fl. Jones.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11
NOTICE TO DEMOCRATS.

At the request of many citizens Of
the county, | have decided to announce
myself candidate to represent Orange
in the House of Representative sub
ject to the action of the Primary.
I. w. PRITCHARD.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11

The Tuesday of court crowd didn't
quite maintain the standard of order
set by the County Commencement as
semblage. There were one or two
rather serious cases of disorder, we
hope they will decide that it doesn't
pay.
Miss Blanch Anderson left last
Thursday for her home at Greensboro.
Mrs. H. S. Bradshaw has been quite
sick for several weeks.
Weaver Roach, who has been quite
sick, is on the streets again.
Judge Devin has been wiping the
docket clear as he goes. More old
cases have been disposed of this week
than at any court held here in years.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11

Chickens and eggs. Ship me youl
eggs and chickens.
I will get the top Of the market
Returns made day after RECEIPT OF
shipment.
J. w. WILEY,
Greensboro, N. c. Box 542.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11
Notice.

I take this means of placing before
my Democratic friends my candidacy
for the office Of Register. of Deeds of
Orange county, subject to the will of
the party as expressed in the June
Primary.
Very Respectfully,
&c. P. WHITFIELD.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11

Notice of Administration.

Having this day qualified as execu-
tor of the estate of w. V. Jones, late
of Orange County, this is to notify all
persons having claims against said
estate to present the same to the un-
dersigned on or before May 1st, 1917
or this notice will be plead in bar of
recovery. Persons indebted to said es-
tate will please call and settle their
accounts.
This May 1st, 1916.
C. H. JONES, Executor.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11

To The Democratic Voters of Orange
County.
I hereby announce myself candi-
date for the office Of Sheriff of Or
ange County, subject to the action of
the Democrats of the June primary.
Your friend,
~ J. F. McAdams.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11

Signed,
Sterling Brown, Chairman,
L. c. Patterson.
c.. A. Meade.
County Board of Education.
Orange County observer. [volume] (Hillsborough, N.C.) 1880-1918, 1916-05-11

Mr.. Frank Grover of Geo. c. Brown
company was in town Wednesday.
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
A Just Judge

There is an old New England Squire whose knowledge of the stat ute law is limited, but who has de- cided views as to common justice. Not long ago a certain Zed Smith was brought before him, charged with lar cency. It appears from the evidence that Zed had rented horse from a farmer to do some hauling, and that, during the period the animal had re- mained in his possession, he had fed it from the owners stock of grain, the agreement having been that Zed himself was to supply the feed. He was charged by the farmer, therefore, with the theft of two bushels of oats and corn.
 "The statutes made and provided" l" the old Squire announced ponderous- ly, "says that theft is to convert to your own use the property of another. The horse is the servant of the owner, not of Zed, and Fad converted them oats to the horses use, not his--so acquit Zed of stealth them oats. He ain't guilty of larcency."
 Zed rose, thanked the Squire, and was about to leave the room when the old man called him back.
 "As said" he remarked, with a gleam of humor in his eye, you ain't guilty of larcency, but you shore air guilty of something, and I'm goin' to send you to jail month for it."
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
NATIONAL LIVE STOCK ASSOCIATION
 PASS IMPORTANT RESOLUTIONS AT Fl PASO
Dwight B. Heard Reflected President of Associa
 ton-Next Meeting at Cheyenne in 1917

A resolution endorsing certain measures for the suppression of illi- teracy in the United States, particu- larly bills by Representative Aber- comble, of Alabama, and Senator Mor- ris Sheppard, of Texas.
 The report is recommended in the resolution that permanent commit tee be named of not less than five members to study the market situa- tion; that the committee be authorized to employ the best legal talent; that the committe be instructed to inves- tigate the advisability of seeking re- lief through the federal trades counsel or through the antitrust laws; and that, if it desires, apply for legisla- tion such as would enable individual states to debar stock yards or packing houses from doing business in state where their methods were illegal or objectionable. The resolution also au- thorizes the publication of a daily market paper in Chicago.
 The resolution also favors action that would divest the packers of ownership or operation of union stock yards terminals, and live stock ex- change buildings in cattle market centers.
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
A DecoctiOn That Would Make
 Lamb Fight Bear

When it comes to connections used as substitute for liquor by the in- habitants of many sections of the country where statutory prohibition prevails, officials of the internal reve- nue bureau are not easily shocked. Today, however, there was genuine amazement over drink recipe figur- ing in North Carolina moonshine case. It appears that two moon- sinners got into quarrel with the result that one went into court and exposed the business secrets of the other. Here is the recipe for the latest North Carolina temperance tipple called "white lightning"
 "One bushel corn meal, 100 pounds of sugar, two boxes of lye, four plugs of tobacco, 4 pounds of pokeroot ber- ries, ? pounds of soda. Water to measure and distill."
 This receipe is for 141s gallons of the third rail lickah, suh," two drinks of which, the North Carolina inform ant said, "would make a rabbit spit in a bulldogs eye"
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
Sure a Dead Town

A town that never has anything to do in a public way, is on the way to the cemetery. Any citizen who will do nothing for his town is helping to dig the grave. A man that curses the town furnishes the coffin. The man who is so selfish as to have no time from his business to give to city af- fairs is making the shroud. The man who will not advertise is driving the hearse. The man who is always pull ing back from any public enterprise throws the bouquets on the grave. The man who is so stingy as to be bowling hard times, breaches the funeral, sings the doxology, and thus the town lies buried from all sorrow and care.-Exchange.
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
THE ANCIENT AZTEC
 SQUASH LIVES AGAIN

John G. Allen of Cherry, Ariz., has vegetable wonder that is probably entitled to as much admiration as any produced by Luther Burbank. Instead of creating a new species he has re- vived an old one. It is squash that was cultivated by the old Aztec cliff dwellers and is supposed to have be- come extint with the extinction of their civilization.
 MT. Allen found some squash seed while looking for relics amid the ruins of one of the old cliff cities of the Verde Valley. He broke into a room that had been sealed so tightly that not even a mouse had been able to enter it in all the centuries since its ancient tenants forsook it. There he found some articles of pottery, a few corn cobs and dozen seeds.
 He planted the seeds last spring, One of them came up, and from it he obtained single squash, large green and very warty, weighing about 25 pounds. From that he can renew and perpetuate the species.
 It's funny to revive life out of a dusty decay of forgotten epoch. It may be a thousand years since the parent of that squash was eaten by the iff-dwellers. That the germ of life can survive such vast period seems almost as miraculous as if one of the old Aztec chiefs should be found, "pre- served from decay by Arizona's won- derful climate" and restored to life in the midst of a new civilization.
 And who knows what other strange plants may be brought to life, after untold ages, from seeds found in dead cities and tombs in many quarters of the world?
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
What Children Need Now

In spite of the best care mothers can give them this weather brings sickness to many children. Safe, re- liable family medicines are in de- mand. Mrs. T. Noureuer, Eau Claire, Wis, writes: "Foley's Honey and Tar cured my boy of severe attack of croup after other remedies had failed I recommend it to everyone as we know from our experience that it is a wonderful remedy for coughs, colds croup and whooping cough" It stops the coughs that hang on and weaken after the lagrippe. Will Marian Pharmacy.-Adv.
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04

excessive as to cause serious damage to the range of established sheep and cattle permittees on these National Forests, and
 Whereas, the number of sheep using these driveways has in some cases in- creased over one hundred and fifty five percent during the past five years, and
 Whereas, it must be recognized that for proper range protection this in crease should not be allowed to con tinue; Therefore be it
 Resolved by the Arizona Cattle Growers Association in convention assembled, at Prescott, Arizona, Jan uary 10th, 11th and 18th, 1916, that the Forest Service be earnestly re- quested to fix limit in the number of stock passing over each driveway, where it is apparent that serious dam age is being done to the range and the interests on the established users.
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
ARIZONA STATE
 CATTLE GROWERS
 PASSIIRESOLUT|ONS

Whereas, it has been called to the attention of the Committe on Nation al Forests of the Arizona Cattle Growers Association, that an unsat- isfactory condition exists, inasmuch as it is believed by the Forest Service that all cattle permittees are not giv- ing in to the Forest Service all the cattle they graze on Forest land, and
 Whereas, such condition is detri- mental to the best interests of the cattle industry throughout this state; therefore
 Be It Resolved, by the Arizona Cat tie Growers Association, in conven- ton assembled, at Prescott, Arizona, January 10th, 11th and 18th, 1916, that this Association go on record as protesting against such practice by it's members, and that this organiza- tion use its best efforts, collectively and individually, to eliminate this un- satisfactory condition.
The Coconino sun., 1916-02-04
Same Old World

"Then you can decipher these cune- form characters, professor"
 "Oh, yes."
 "How interesting. And what do these tablets say"
 "Well, this one speaks of a Chal- dean who abscounded with 30,000 clam shells. Here's an elopment in Assyl- rian high life, an account of grating in office, and king declares war;"
 "Um. Reads exactly like a front page of today"