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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 13, 1895
Page
2
The Range County Observer from Millsboro North Carolina lists Joseph A Harris as publisher and owner. The issue is dated Saturday April 13 1895 and notes postal handling at Hillsborough North Carolina.
A summary of 1895 first quarter manufacturing and mining growth in the Southern states shows 1891 new enterprises, up 229 from 1894. Cotton mills lead gains with 42 new firms. mining, quar y ing up to 62. flour mills to 37. cotton compresses to 7. railways may add about 300 miles of new lines in Florida.
Raleigh correspondent reports Supreme Court ruling on mortgages. Present consideration mortgages are valid but past debt mortgages are evidence of debt. Farmers who buy supplies on time must settle past balances before obtaining new mortgages, easing some business strain but preserving hardship.
The new U S Minister to Mexico Matt W Ransom reached Mexico City on the 5th instant slightly indisposed. The Federal Supreme Court declares unconstitutional the tax on rents and on state county and municipal bonds. The decision halves estimated receipts and the President says no extra session will be called. Also reports a midwestern patent medicine ad and weekly market prices for Wheat Corn Oats Meal Bacon Honey Butter Eggs and farm goods showing steady demand.
By authority under a mortgage deed, the heirs of Gaston Green Sr. announce a public cash sale at the courthouse door in Hillsboro on Saturday April 20. The western portion of the home tract, adjoining lands of Thomas R. Jerded and others, will be sold. Recorded March 23, 1935. Jennie Jordan, Trustee of W H Jordan's estate.
United States Consul Murphy reports Luxembourg's national labor exchange a success. Since 1592, post offices transmit offers and applications, with postings in public spaces. Two years yield 1,904 applications. 3,514 employers hired 4,417 workers. 1700% success noted. Also a patent salve ad promises guaranteed relief.
Auction notices announce mortgagees Merritt and assignee J. Merrie will sell to highest bidder a 25 1 2 acre tract in Orange County North Carolina near Woods B C Walters Amis Parker in Littie River Township. Sale at noon on premises. Also listed is another sale of a land tract in Orange County near the Little River area with reserve and terms. Both sales offer market price for tides at the exchange.
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