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Newspaper
Orange County Observer
Location
Hillsborough, North Carolina, United States of America
Date
Apr 15, 1897
Page
2
The issue highlights political figures from Chicago to North Carolina, notes a postponed railroad injunction case, and reports farming optimism and fertilizer use. It mentions Mayor Caner HL Harnson, Lt. Gov. Stedman returning to Greensboro, and Mississippi flood relief efforts.
A deadly wreck occurred when north bound fast mail Train 36 collided with south bound local Train 11 at Harrisburg 13 miles north of Charlotte. Killed were postal clerk T Clingman Benton and Titus Eudy and fireman Will Donaldson, engineer Kinney badly injured and five others wounded. The cause cited was a minute difference in watches or train orders. Boston Observer published a special edition with full details.
A Wilmington report notes President McKinley shielding ladies from draft seating and choosing the more comfortable chair for them, provoking Washington snobbery. The piece commends the president with three cheers for his etiquette toward women.
Former Indiana senator Voorhees dies at his home in Washington City on Saturday morning April 10 from rheumatism of the heart aged 70. The UNC Faculty announces a lecture series with dates April 23 and May 7 on Philosophy and Life and Living Lakes and Dead Seas. Ads promote Electric Bitters and a tonic for female complaints, while local remarks critique NC politics and alleged pandering to voters.
A wretchedly garbled listing shows 60 pound bushels for Wheat at 89 to Si, Corn and Oats per bushel, with various per pound and per bushel rates for meal bacon hogs feathers wool and other staples. Prices include Flour per barrel at 4.40, Tallow and beeswax per pound, eggs per dozen, beans per bushel, hides and poultry, and wool ranges.
Winston shipped 1 332 769 pounds of manufactured tobacco in March. Western North Carolina Methodist Conference plans a home and industrial school at Hickory. Vacancy in the Eastern Judicial District due to Judge Seymour's death will be filled soon. Raleigh reports Rogier Duke presented Trinity College with a telescope for the scientific department. Weather and moonshine activity noted around Fayetteville. Oxford mining investments discussed with Graham as counsel. White and Bogart connected to a notable white moss specimen shipment. Greensboro Female College graduates eleven. baccalaureate by Rev Norman. Annex to the penitentiary for criminal insane planned. transfer to new facility after completion. Legislature praised for aiding removal and separation of criminal and insane patients.
An Orange County Observer report describes a Friday night academy concert in Cedar Grove by local youths. The program opened with The Family Alum and featured performances by Miss Alice Hughes Miss Ella Bareb and Charlie Hine plus a lively dance by four boys dressed as ladies. Proceeds go to the academy debt and plans for county venues follow.
Fragmentary notice from Charlette North Carolina indicates a writ or request related to buying cords of tan bark from all oak varieties and asking for directions to stripping. Names and full context are unclear.
The court orders admitting Governor Russell's appointees to the ULBS parties to allow continuity, protect rights, and avoid forcing all parties into the suit. It preserves old directors while permitting new directors to join, with unresolved claim matters left for adjudication. The decision emphasizes balanced outcomes over gains for either side.
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